Josiah J. Evans

For the British engineer, see Josiah Evans (1820–1873).

Josiah James Evans (November 27, 1786 – May 6, 1858) was a United States Senator from South Carolina from 1853 to 1858.

Josiah James Evans
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	(1786-11-27)November 27, 1786 Marlboro County, South Carolina
Died	May 6, 1858(1858-05-06) (aged 71) Washington, D.C.
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.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)

External links

• United States Congress. "Josiah J. Evans (id: E000249)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.