John Evans (Haverfordwest MP) explained

John Evans
Office:Member of Parliament
for Haverfordwest
Term Start:1847
Term End:1852
Predecessor:Sir Richard Philipps, Bt
Successor:John Scourfield
Death Date:1864
Nationality:British
Party:Liberal

John Evans QC (died 1864) was a British Liberal politician. He represented Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, Wales,[1] from the 1847 general election until his defeat in the 1852 general election.[2]

At an 1855 by-election, he unsuccessfully sought election for Cardigan Boroughs.[3]

After his death in 1864 his widow Mary and their children moved back from London to Haverfordwest and later to Jersey. In 1881 his children, including the poet George Essex Evans, emigrated to Australia.

Notes and References

  1. News: Sayers. Joanna. Muller's Corner: Journey to Australia (and back again). 12 March 2018. Western Telegraph. 2 October 2014.
  2. Web site: Mr John Evans Former MP, Haverfordwest District of Boroughs. TheyWorkForYou. MySociety. 12 March 2018.
  3. News: Cardiganshire Boroughs Election. 6 March 2018. Welshman. 23 February 1855. 3.