George Evans (explorer)

George William Evans (5 January 1780 – 16 October 1852) was a surveyor and early explorer in the Colony of New South Wales. Evans was born in Warwick, England, migrating to Australia in October 1802.

George William Evans
Portrait of George William Evans, 1847
Born(1780-01-05)5 January 1780
Warwick, England
Died16 October 1852(1852-10-16) (aged 72)
Hobart, Tasmania
Resting placeSt Andrew's Anglican Church, Evandale
Known forSurveying and exploring Australia.
SpouseLucy Parris
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