George Edward Evans

Background

Evans, George Edward was born on February 1, 1876 in Freeport, Ohio, United States. Son of Philip Spiker and Marganna (Beebe) Evans.

Education

Student Phillips Exeter Academy, 1900. Bachelor of Laws, University of Pittsburgh, 1914.

Career

Engaged in building construction and retail lumber business, 1905-1939.

Achievements

• George Edward Evans has been listed as a noteworthy real estate developer. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of the board of directors of Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Pennsylvania, 1918-1924. Member of the board of trustees Carnegie Free Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie Museum, Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science, Building Owners and Mgrs. Association, Pennsylvania Housing and Town Planning Commission, Irene Kaufman Settlement, Urban Law Institute.

President National Association of Housing Officials, 1941, Henry George Foundation.

Member Allegheny County Bar, Pittsburgh Real Estate Board, Chamber of Commerce, Sons of American Revolution, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Mason (32°, Shriner).

Club: Highland Country.

Connections

Married Daisy Lillian Best, June 20, 1900. Children: Elinore Rose, Mildred Josephine, Samuel Beamer.

Father:

Philip Spiker Evans

Mother:

Marganna (Beebe) Evans

Spouse:

Daisy Lillian Best

child:

Elinore Rose Evans

child:

Mildred Josephine Evans

child:

Samuel Beamer Evans