William Wayne (1828–1901)

William Wayne
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Chester County district
In office
1881–1886
Preceded bySamuel Butler, William T. Fulton, Jesse Matlack, John A. Reynolds
Succeeded byLewis H. Evans, William W. McConnell, John W. Hickman, D. Smith Talbot
Personal details
Born
William Wayne Evans

(1828-12-06)December 6, 1828
Easttown Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 20, 1901(1901-11-20) (aged 72)
Paoli, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeOld Saint David Church Cemetery
Wayne, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseHannah J. Zook
Children2, including William
RelativesAnthony Wayne (great-grandfather)
Isaac Wayne (great-great-grandfather)
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer

William Wayne Evans (December 6, 1828 – November 20, 1901), better known as William Wayne, was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1881 to 1886.