William Ashley Evans
Full Name: William Ashley EvansDate of birth: March 30, 1830
Date of death: August 19, 1916
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 31 | Jan 9, 1883 - Jan 11, 1887 | 19th (1) 18th (2) (3) | Democrat | Bonham / Fannin | Fannin, Lamar, Red River |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) Democrat, p. 163. Burke's Texas Almanac and Immigrants' Handbook for 1885, 1885. ↩
(2) Democrat. Pocket Directory of the Eighteenth Legislature of Texas, 1883. ↩
(3) 18th Legislature, Regular Session - All Senators except District 3 and 21 are listed in Roll Call as taking the oath of office, 1/9/1883, p. 2; resolution by Sen. Gooch that the Senators shall now be divided by lot into two classes, 1/10/1883, pp. 5-6; drew term of 4 years. Senate Journal. January 10, 1883 ↩ January 9, 1883 ↩
Terms of Service
Terms of service notes
(1) Democrat, p. 163. Burke's Texas Almanac and Immigrants' Handbook for 1885, 1885. ↩
(2) Democrat. Pocket Directory of the Eighteenth Legislature of Texas, 1883. ↩
(3) 18th Legislature, Regular Session - All Senators except District 3 and 21 are listed in Roll Call as taking the oath of office, 1/9/1883, p. 2; resolution by Sen. Gooch that the Senators shall now be divided by lot into two classes, 1/10/1883, pp. 5-6; drew term of 4 years. Senate Journal. January 10, 1883 ↩ January 9, 1883 ↩
Biographical Information
- Biographical sketch, Wm. A. Evans, pp. 77-78. Born 3/30/1830 in Wilson County, Tennessee. Personnel of the Texas State Government for 1885, 19th Legislature, 1885.
- Obituary, "Pioneer Citizen Passes Away: Judge W.A. Evans Dies Saturday Evening After a Long Illness," The Bonham News, p. 1. Born 3/31/1830 near Lebanon, Tennessee; died 8/19/1916 in Bonham.
Tribute, Judge William Ashley Evans, "Father," by his son, editor Ashley Evans, The Bonham News, 8/25/1916, p. 2.
"Resolutions of Respect" for Judge William Ashley Evans by Fannin County Bar Association, Senator and Judge, The Bonham News, 8/29/1916, p. 4, all crediting Bonham Public Library. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries). Obituary Resolutions of Respect Tribute - Biographical sketch, pp. 247-248. Texas Legislative Manual, 1882-83, 1883.
- Included in biographical sketch of son Henry Greider Evans, Volume IV, p. 301. Texas Under Many Flags, 1930.
- William Ashley Evans, birth date 3/30/1830, death date 8/19/1916, burial in Willow Wild Cemetery, Bonham, Fannin County. Find a Grave.
- Photograph. W.A. Evans, 19th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. W.A. Evans, 18th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 18th session composite photo of Senate members (Senate chamber vestibule, east wall. 2E.V1). State Preservation Board.
- 19th session composite photo of Senate members (Senate chamber vestibule, east wall. 2E.V1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information
Senate Committees
- Counties and County Boundaries
- Education
- Finance
- Judiciary No. 2
- Penitentiaries
- Public Debt (Chair)
- Public Lands
- Public Printing (Chair)
- Roads and Bridges
- State Affairs
Joint Committees
Senate Committees
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