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John M. Evans.
John Morgan Evans (January 7, 1863 – March 12, 1946) was a U.S. Democratic politician.
Biography
He was born in Sedalia, Missouri. Evans went to the United States Military Academy and then graduated from University of Missouri. He studied law and practiced law in Missoula, Montana. Evans was judge of the police court, register of the United States Land Office, and served as Mayor of Missoula, Montana. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Montana and served from March 4, 1913 to March 4, 1921. He was defeated in his bid for re-election in 1920, but regained his seat in the 1922 election and served from March 4, 1923 to March 4, 1933. He died in Washington, D.C..
References
- United States Congress. "John M. Evans (id: E000247)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles N. Pray | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Montana's At-large congressional district 1913–1919 | Succeeded by District eliminated |
| Preceded by District created | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Montana's 1st congressional district 1919–1921 | Succeeded by Washington J. McCormick |
| Preceded by Washington J. McCormick | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Montana's 1st congressional district 1923–1933 | Succeeded by Joseph P. Monaghan |