Alexander Evans

Alexander Evans (September 13, 1818 – December 5, 1888) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a U.S. Representative from Maryland from 1847 to 1853. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1867. Early life Alexander Evans was born on September 13, 1818, in Elkton, Maryland, to Mary (née Oliver) and Amos Alexander Evans. His father worked as a physician in Elkton. Evans attended the public schools and the local academy at Elkton. He later studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1845 and commenced practice in his native city. Career Evans was a civil engineer's assistant and was appointed the chief engineer of the Annapolis and Elk Ridge Railroad. Evans was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth, defeating Richard Carmichael. He then went on to serve in the Thirty-first, and Thirty-second Congresses; serving from March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1853.