William Evans (Pennsylvania politician)

William Evans (January 31, 1831 – April 19, 1905) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1887 to 1888.

Early life
William Evans was born on January 31, 1831, on a farm in Willistown Township, Pennsylvania, to Anna M. (née Tucker) and Joshua Evans. His father was a farmer. Evans grew up on the farm and studied at public schools and Gause's Academy.

Career
Evans worked as a farmer. He was director of the Mutual Security Fire Insurance Company of Chester County. He was a member and president of the Farmer's Market Company of Philadelphia. He was founder and vice president of Malvern National Bank. At the time of his death, he was president of Malvern National Bank.

Evans was a Democrat. He served as a member and secretary of the Willistown Township school board for 12 years. He also served as township auditor for six years. He was president and organizer of Newton Square Railroad. Evans was elected to Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1886. He was the first Democrat elected to that role in 40 years. He represented Chester County in that body from 1887 to 1888.

Personal life
Evans married Lydia Thomas, daughter of Isaac Thomas of Delaware County on February 14, 1867. They had one son and two daughters, William, Anna and Aida T. He lived in Malvern.

Evans died on April 19, 1905, in Malvern. He was buried in Willistown.