| Josiah James Evans | |
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| United States Senator from South Carolina |
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| In office March 4, 1853 – May 6, 1858 |
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| Preceded by | William F. De Saussure |
| Succeeded by | Arthur P. Hayne |
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| Born | November 27, 1786 Marlboro County, South Carolina |
| Died | May 6, 1858 (aged 71) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Josiah James Evans (November 27, 1786 – May 6, 1858) was a United States Senator from South Carolina from 1853 to 1858.
Evans was born in Marlborough district in South Carolina and lived most of his life there and in Darlington district, South Carolina. He was a lawyer and judge for many years before becoming a Senator. He died in Washington, D.C. shortly before his first term was to expire. He was a Democrat. During his time in the Senate he was chairman of the committees on auditing the contingency expenses of the Senate and Revolutionary Claims. He is buried near his ancestral home on Society Hill, Darlington County, South Carolina.
| United States Senate | ||
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| Preceded by William F. De Saussure |
United States Senator (Class 2) from South Carolina 1853–1858 Served alongside: Andrew Butler, James H. Hammond |
Succeeded by Arthur P. Hayne |
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