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William M. Evarts


 

William Maxwell Evarts (February 6, 1818February 28, 1901) was an American lawyer and statesman. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of author, editor, and Indian removal opponent Jeremiah Evarts, and the grandson of Declaration of Independence signer Roger Sherman.

Retirement

Senator Evarts retired from public life due to ill health in 1891. He was also part of a law practice in New York City called Evarts, Southmoyd and Choate.

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He died in New York City and was buried at Ascutney Cemetery in Windsor, Vermont.

Related Topics:
New York City - Ascutney Cemetery - Windsor, Vermont

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