John M. Evans (Wisconsin politician)
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John M. Evans, Sr., (February 12, 1820 – August 23, 1903) was an American physician, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He is the namesake of Evansville, Wisconsin, in Rock County, and was the first mayor of that city. He also served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly and served as a Union Army surgeon during the American Civil War.
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John M. Evans | |
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1st Mayor of Evansville, Wisconsin | |
In office April 1896 – April 1897 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
In office January 6, 1873 – January 5, 1874 | |
Preceded by | Orlando F. Wallihan |
Succeeded by | Marvin Osborne |
Constituency | Rock 1st district |
In office January 7, 1856 – January 5, 1857 | |
Preceded by | Nathan B. Howard |
Succeeded by | William H. Tripp |
Constituency | Rock 4th district |
Personal details | |
Born | (1820-02-12)February 12, 1820 Addison, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | August 23, 1903(1903-08-23) (aged 83) Evansville, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Emma Clement
(m. 1854; died 1899) |
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Alma mater | La Porte Medical College (M.D.) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Surgeon |
Unit | 13th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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