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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 3 | Nov 3, 1851 - Nov 7, 1853 | 4th (2) (3) | Unknown / Polk | Jefferson, Liberty, Polk, Tyler |
(1) Dr. W.F. Evans, list of Representatives Elect, Texas State Gazette (Austin, Texas), 9/6/1851, p. 3, crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
(2) Evans of Polk in committee appointments, pp. 15-16. House Journal.
(3) W.F. Evans, House District 3, comprised of Jefferson, Liberty, Polk, and Tyler counties. House Journal.
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House District 3
Nov 3, 1851 - Nov 7, 1853 Legislatures: 4th (2) (3) Home City/County: Unknown / Polk Counties in district: Jefferson, Liberty, Polk, Tyler |
(1) Dr. W.F. Evans, list of Representatives Elect, Texas State Gazette (Austin, Texas), 9/6/1851, p. 3, crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
(2) Evans of Polk in committee appointments, pp. 15-16. House Journal.
(3) W.F. Evans, House District 3, comprised of Jefferson, Liberty, Polk, and Tyler counties. House Journal.
Biographical Information top
Other Resources
- Census of 1850 - W.F. Evans, Polk County, age 39, born circa 1811 in Georgia, doctor, in household with Jemima Evans. FamilySearch. 1850
- Mention in obituary of son, William Fitzpatrick Evans, 6/8/1909, p. 5. "Dr. W.F. Evans was at one time prominently connected with the General Land Office of the Texas Republic, and was located at Fredericksburg . . . where he did a great work colonizing sturdy Germans there." Galveston Daily News.
Committee Information top
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4th R.S. - 1851
Military Affairs, Governor's Message Peters' Colony, Governor's Message, Select Privileges and Elections (Chair) Public Buildings Public Lands |
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