Thomas Evans (Wisconsin politician) explained

Thomas Meredith Evans (November 25, 1848 – September 25, 1919) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Evans was born on November 25, 1848, in Iowa County, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison.[1]

On July 1, 1875, Evans married Margaret J. Davis. They had eleven children and resided in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Evans died on September 25, 1919, from injuries sustained during an accident while operating a grader.[2]

Career

Evans was elected to the Assembly in 1910.[3] He made his living farming and roadworking.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Resolutions. 1920. Wisconsin Session Laws, 1920. 2013-10-21.
  2. News: Thomas M. Evans. Iron County Miner. October 31, 1919. 3. Newspapers.com. June 3, 2018.
  3. Web site: Evans Obituary. RootsWeb. 2013-10-21.