M. M. Evans | |
|---|---|
 1889 | |
| 12th Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | |
| In office January 1890 – January 1896 | |
| Governor | John M. Stone |
| Preceded by | G. D. Shands |
| Succeeded by | J. H. Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1850-07-05)July 5, 1850 |
| Died | October 9, 1911(1911-10-09) (aged 61) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Marion McKay Evans (July 5, 1850 - October 9, 1911) was an American politician. He was theLieutenant Governor of Mississippi from 1890 to 1896.
Marion McKay Evans was born on July 5, 1850, inHandsboro, Mississippi.[1] He was the son of William J. Evans.[1] He attended the Salem high school inGreene County, Mississippi, before leaving at the age of 16.[1] He then engaged in themercantile business.[1] He later moved toMoss Point, Mississippi, and then toMt. Olive, Mississippi.[1] While residing inCollins, Mississippi, he died on October 9, 1911, in asanitorium inJackson, Mississippi.[2]
In 1885, Evans ran for the office ofSecretary of State of Mississippi.[3] In the stateDemocratic convention, he received the support of much of Southern Mississippi and led the first eleven ballots, but ultimately lost the Democratic nomination by twelve votes.[3] In 1889, Evans was elected to the office ofLieutenant Governor of Mississippi as aDemocrat.[1][4] He held this office from 1890 to 1896.[1] He then served as a member of the Mississippi Railroad Commission from 1896 to 1900.[1] In 1898, Evans ran to representMississippi's 8th District in the56th Congress. He lost to the incumbent,Frank Alexander McLain.[5]
Evans was aMethodist.[3] He married Emma K. Airey in 1875.[3] Evans was a member of theFreemasons; he was the Grandmaster of the Masons in Mississippi in 1889.[3][1] He was related to Mississippi State SenatorWesley G. Evans and Judge T. E. Evans.[2]
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