Family background
John Evans was born c1840, the son of Charles Evans. He married Sarah Elizabeth Wiseman (1843-1919) at Sydney on 11 March 1865. John Evans died at Ryde, NSW on 13 March 1896, aged 56 years; he was buried in the Church of England section of Rookwood Cemetery. He left a Will and his estate and assets were assessed at £1,136. John Evans lived at Brandling Street, Alexandria.
Occupation & interests
John Evans operated his business as an Alexandria van proprietor which closely identified with the local community.
Local government service
John Evans was an alderman on Alexandria Council 1885-86 representing the East Ward.
References
‘Suburban and Country Municipal Elections’, The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 February 1885, p. 7, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13573923