William M. Evarts

William Maxwell Evarts (February 6, 1818–February 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.

School, family, and early career

William attended Boston Latin School, graduated from Yale College in 1837 -- where he was a member of Skull and Bones -- and then attended Harvard Law School. He was admitted to the bar in New York in 1841, and soon took high rank in his profession. He married Helen Minerva Wardner in 1843. They had 12 children between 1845 and 1862, all born in New York City.

Related Topics:
Boston Latin School - Yale College - 1837 - Skull and Bones - Harvard Law School - New York - 1841 - 1843 - 1845 - 1862

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