Evan W. Evans

Evan W. Evans (June 13, 1841  August 6, 1917) was a Welsh American immigrant, farmer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for eight years, representing Sauk County. He also served in the Union Army through most of the American Civil War.

Evan W. Evans
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 7, 1901  January 5, 1905
Preceded byJohn E. Morgan
Succeeded byDavid B. Hulburt
ConstituencySauk 2nd district
In office
January 5, 1885  January 7, 1889
Preceded byCarl C. Kuntz
Succeeded byThomas Hill
ConstituencySauk 1st district
Personal details
Born(1841-06-13)June 13, 1841
Wales, UK
DiedAugust 6, 1917(1917-08-06) (aged 76)
Spring Green, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeSpring Green Cemetery, Spring Green, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Mary Ellen Jones
(m. 18691917)
Children
  • Emma Frances Evans
  • (b. 1869; died 1933)
  • George B. Evans
  • (b. 1871; died 1946)
  • Mary Margaret Evans
  • (b. 1873; died 1947)
  • Isaac C. Evans
  • (b. 1879; died 1954)
  • Lillian Helen Evans
  • (b. 1881; died 1927)
  • Alice E. (Steeps)
  • (b. 1883; died 1960)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service18611864
RankCorporal, USV
Unit6th Bty. Wis. Lt. Artillery
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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