William F. Evans
William F. Evans (April 15, 1799 - November 7, 1865) was a Texan politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from late 1851–1853.[1][2]
William F. Evans | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office November 3, 1851 – November 7, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | James Shackelford Gillett |
| Succeeded by | John H. Fowler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 15, 1799 Davidson County, Tennessee, USA |
| Died | November 7, 1865 (aged 66) Texas, USA |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy W. Davidson |
| Children | 14 |
| Parents | Joseph Evans Margaret Evans |
Life
Evans was born on April 15, 1799, to Joseph and Margaret Evans in Davidson, Tennessee, USA. He married Nancy W. Davidson and had 14 children together. He died on November 7, 1865, at the age of 66 in Texas.
Politics
He was elected as the representative of the 3rd district of the Texas House of Representatives from 1851 to 1853. Evans was around 52 years old when he went into office. He didn't serve in any form of government before or after his term in the House.
References
- "Legislative Reference Library of Texas". www.lrl.state.tx.us. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- "A Guide to the William Evans Papers, 1815-1856". legacy.lib.utexas.edu. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
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