William D. Evans (May 10, 1852 – May 4, 1936) was a jurist in the State of Iowa from Hampton, Iowa.

William D. Evans
Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court
In office
1908–1934
Personal details
Born(1852-05-10)May 10, 1852
Marquette County, Wisconsin
DiedMay 4, 1936(1936-05-04) (aged 83)
Hampton, Iowa
Spouse
Julia Stark
(m. 1879)
Children5
OccupationJurist

Biography edit

Evans was born to Evan J. and Ann Evans in Marquette County, Wisconsin.[1] On October 29, 1879 he married Julia Stark. Evans was a Congregationalist.

He died at his home in Hampton on May 4, 1936.[2]

Career edit

Evans was a judge in the district court of Iowa from 1903 to 1908. From 1908 to 1934, he was a justice of the Iowa Supreme Court.

References edit

  1. ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Evans, U to Z".
  2. ^ "Judge William D. Evans, Veteran Iowa Supreme Court Justice, Is Dead". Quad-City Times. Hampton, Iowa. AP. May 4, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved July 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
Political offices
Preceded by Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court
1908–1934
Succeeded by
Court substantially remade