Born November 16, 1857, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Son of Edward and Jane (Powell) Evans. Educated in schools in Wales. Married Elizabeth Jones at Racine Wisconsin, September 1883, four children. Came to America in 1880. Has been identified with manufacturing ornamental glass. Had his own business in Kansas City, 1884-1890. Came to Chicago and with C. L. Rawson, organized the firm of Rawson and Evans, which continued until the passing away of Mr. Rawson in 1905, with the business was incorporated as Rawson Evans and Company, of which he has been president and treasurer.

Republican. Methodist. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Residence. Oak Park. Office: 710 Washington Boulevard, Chicago.