Alexander Evans

Alexander Evans ( * September 13, 1818 in Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, † December 5, 1888 in Elkton (Maryland) ) was an American politician. Between 1847 and 1853 he represented the state of Maryland in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Career

Alexander Evans attended the public schools of his home and then worked as a civil engineer. After a subsequent law degree in 1845 and its recent approval as a lawyer, he began practicing in Elkton in this profession. Politically, he was a member of the Whig party. In the congressional elections of 1846 he was in the fifth electoral district of Maryland in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington DC chosen, where he became the successor of Albert Constable on March 4, 1847.

After two elections Evans was able to complete in Congress until March 3, 1853 three legislative periods. These were initially overshadowed by the events of the Mexican - American War and then by the discussions about slavery. In 1850, the introduced by Senator Henry Clay Compromise of 1850 was passed. After the end of his time in the U.S. House of Representatives to Evans withdrew from politics and resumed the lawyer. He died on December 5, 1888 in his home town of Elkton, where he was also buried.