Ira Hobart Evans
Ira Hobart Evans | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office February 10, 1870 – May 10, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Nathaniel Macon Burford |
| Succeeded by | William H. Sinclair |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office February 9, 1870 – January 14, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | Nelson Plato |
| Succeeded by | Henry Addington Gilpin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 11, 1844 Piermont, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | April 19, 1922 (aged 78) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Berlin Corners Cemetery, Berlin, Vermont |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Francese A. Hurlbut
(m. 1871; div. 1917)Jessie M. Stewart (m. 1920) |
| Relations | Timothy Dwight Hobart (cousin) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–67 |
| Rank | Captain Brevet Major |
| Unit | 116th Regiment Infantry U.S. Colored Troops |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Ira Hobart Evans (April 11, 1844 – April 19, 1922) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War and received the Medal of Honor. He was also a prominent Texas businessman and state legislator who served in the Texas House of Representatives, including as Speaker.