Nathan Evans (Ohio politician)

Nathan Evans (June 24, 1804 – September 27, 1879) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Nathan Evans
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 14th district
In office
March 4, 1847  March 3, 1851
Preceded byAlexander Harper
Succeeded byAlexander Harper
Personal details
Born(1804-06-24)June 24, 1804
Belmont County, Ohio
DiedSeptember 27, 1879(1879-09-27) (aged 75)
Cambridge, Ohio
Resting placeSouth Cemetery
Political partyWhig

Born in Belmont County, Ohio, Evans was County clerk of Belmont County in 1827 and 1828. While there, he taught school and studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1831 and commenced practice in Hillsboro, Ohio. He moved to Cambridge, Ohio, in 1832, and became mayor in 1841. He later served as prosecuting attorney of Guernsey County from 1842 to 1846.

Evans was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth and Thirty-first Congresses (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1850 and resumed his legal practice in Cambridge. Evans again served as mayor from 1855 to 1857, then as Common Pleas Judge from 1859 to 1864.

Evans then resumed his legal practice until his death in Cambridge on September 27, 1879. He was interred in South Cemetery.

Sources

  • United States Congress. "Nathan Evans (id: E000255)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Alexander Harper
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 14th congressional district

1847-1851
Succeeded by
Alexander Harper
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