George Evans (American politician)
American lawyer and politician (1797–1867) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Evans (January 12, 1797 – April 6, 1867) was an American lawyer and politician from the state of Maine. A member of the United States Whig Party, he served in both houses of the United States Congress and as Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives.
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Quick Facts United States Senator from Maine, Preceded by ...
George Evans | |
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United States Senator from Maine | |
In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1847 | |
Preceded by | John Ruggles |
Succeeded by | James W. Bradbury |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 4th district | |
In office July 20, 1829 – March 3, 1841 | |
Preceded by | Peleg Sprague |
Succeeded by | David Bronson |
Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives | |
In office 1829-1830 | |
Preceded by | John Ruggles |
Succeeded by | Daniel Goodenow |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
In office 1826-1830 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1797-01-12)January 12, 1797 Hallowell, Massachusetts, US (now Maine) |
Died | April 6, 1867(1867-04-06) (aged 70) Portland, Maine, US |
Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, Maine |
Political party | National Republican Whig |
Alma mater | Bowdoin College |
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