John Evans (Haverfordwest MP)
John Evans QC (died 1864) was a British Liberal politician. He represented Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, Wales,[1] from the 1847 general election until his defeat in the 1852 general election.[2]
John Evans | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Haverfordwest | |
| In office 1847–1852 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Richard Philipps, Bt |
| Succeeded by | John Scourfield |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1864 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Liberal |
At an 1855 by-election, he unsuccessfully sought election for Cardigan Boroughs.[3]
After his death in 1864 his widow Mary and their children moved back from London to Haverfordwest and later to Jersey. In 1881 his children, including the poet George Essex Evans, emigrated to Australia.[1]
References
- Sayers, Joanna (2 October 2014). "Muller's Corner: Journey to Australia (and back again)". Western Telegraph. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- "Mr John Evans Former MP, Haverfordwest District of Boroughs". TheyWorkForYou. MySociety. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- "Cardiganshire Boroughs Election". Welshman. 23 February 1855. p. 3. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
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