William E. Evans
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| William Elmer Evans | |
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| In office 1927 - 1935 |
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| Preceded by | Philip D. Swing |
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| Succeeded by | John S. McGroarty |
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| Born | December 14, 1877 Laurel County, Kentucky |
| Died | November 12, 1959 Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Politician, Attorney, Real estate, Banking |
William Elmer Evans (December 14, 1877–November 12, 1959) was a Republican United States Congressman from California.
[edit] Biography
William Elmer Evans was born in Laurel County, Kentucky in 1877. He was educated at public schools and Sue Bennett Memorial College, in London, Kentucky.
Evans studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1902 and commenced practice in London, Kentucky. He later moved to Glendale, California in 1910 and engaged in the practice of law and in banking. He was the city attorney of Glendale, California from 1911-1921 and a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1924.
Evans was elected as a Republican to the Seventieth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1927–January 3, 1935), and an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1934 to the Seventy-fourth Congress.
Later in life, Evans resumed the practice of law, real estate development, and ranching until his death in Los Angeles, California, November 12, 1959. He is interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, California.
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[edit] External links
- Bioguide (U.S. Congress)
This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| Preceded by Philip D. Swing |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 11th congressional district 1927 – 1935 |
Succeeded by John S. McGroarty |
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