Josiah James Evans (November 27, 1786 – May 6, 1858) was a United States Senator from South Carolina from 1853 to 1858.
Josiah James Evans | |
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United States Senator from South Carolina | |
In office March 4, 1853 – May 6, 1858 | |
Preceded by | William F. De Saussure |
Succeeded by | Arthur P. Hayne |
Personal details | |
Born | Marlboro County, South Carolina | November 27, 1786
Died | May 6, 1858 Washington, D.C. | (aged 71)
Political party | Democratic |
Evans was born in Marlborough district in South Carolina and lived most of his life there and in Darlington district, South Carolina. He was a lawyer and judge for many years before becoming a Senator. He died in Washington, D.C., shortly before his first term was to expire. He was a Democrat. During his time in the Senate he was chairman of the committees on auditing the contingency expenses of the Senate and Revolutionary Claims. He is buried near his ancestral home on Society Hill, Darlington County, South Carolina.[1]
See also
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edit- ^ EVANS, Josiah James. Congress.gov. Accessed June 2, 2012.
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