Lewis H. Evans
Lewis H. Evans | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
In office 1889–1890 | |
Preceded by | William Evans |
In office 1887–1888 | |
Preceded by | William W. McConnell, John W. Hickman, D. Smith Talbot |
Succeeded by | William Evans |
Personal details | |
Born | Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. | July 1, 1832
Died | February 7, 1904 near Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 71)
Resting place | Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery Exton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Relatives | Evan Evans |
Occupation |
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Lewis H. Evans (July 1, 1832 – February 7, 1904) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1887 to 1888 and from 1889 to 1890.
Early life
[edit]Lewis H. Evans was born on July 1, 1832, in Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania, to Eleanor (née Beitler) and Ezekiel Evans. His father was a farmer, raised stock and served as justice of the peace. His grandfather Evan Evans was a Pennsylvania state legislator.[1] He studied in common schools and studied under Professor Gause's Seminary in Marshallton.[1][2]
Career
[edit]After leaving school, Evans worked as a farmer until 1861. On June 6, 1861, he enlisted as a non-commissioned officer of Company K of the 4th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment. He was promoted to first lieutenant of his company in 1862. He served until July 17, 1864.[1] He was shot and wounded in his arm at the Battle of Cloyd's Mountain of the Civil War. He was commissioned by Governor John W. Geary after the war as captain.[1]
After returning from the war, Evans bought a farm in Lancaster County. He farmed there for three years before moving back to Upper Uwchlan Township. He bought a 145 acres (59 ha) farm there.[1]
Evans was a Republican. In 1872, he was elected register of wills of Chester County. He served in that role for three years. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1887 to 1888 and from 1889 to 1890.[1][3] He also served as justice of the peace.[4] He was a member of the forestry commission and was a charter member and secretary of the Fairmount Creamery Association of Uwchlan Township.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Evans died of heart trouble on a train leaving Phoenixville on February 7, 1904. He was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery in Exton.[2][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Wiley, Samuel T. (1893). Garner, Winfield Scott (ed.). Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Comprising A Historical Sketch of the County. Gresham Publishing Company. pp. 686–688. Retrieved November 12, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ a b "Lewis H. Evans". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Thomson, W. W., ed. (1898). Chester County and Its People. The Union History Company. p. 441. Retrieved November 12, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ a b "Captain Evans Dies on Train". The Philadelphia Inquirer. February 8, 1904. p. 3. Retrieved November 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.