John William Evans (Welsh politician)
John William Evans (1870-1906) was a Liberal politician and public figure in Aberdare, South Wales.
Evans was born in Hirwaun in 1870.[1] His father Evan J. Evans, was a prosperous business man in Hirwaun, and a deacon at Tabernacle Congregational Chapel, and one of the founders of the church.[1] He was educated locally and at St. Andrew's College, Swansea, and the Independent College, Taunton.[1] He entered the legal profession, and was articled to Mr. Coe, of Cardiff, before setting up a successful practice at Aberdare.[1] He was married with one son.
Public life
When only 21 years of age, Evans was selected a member of the Merthyr Board of Guardians. It was said that he was at the time the youngest guardian in the United Kingdom.[1]
In late
It was said that 'his presence at the meetings of municipal bodies would invariably banish dulness and monotony, for he was extremely humorous. His ready wit and repartee was as refreshing as a summer shower on a parched desert, being of a social disposition, he was most pleasant and genial in conversation, and beloved by everybody.'[1]
Death
Evnas died in 1906 at the early age of 36. He was buried at Penderyn Churchyard.[1]