Representative John Hamilton Evins

John Hamilton Evins (born July 18, 1830) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina. He represented South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District and served as a federal legislator during the post-Reconstruction era. His tenure in Congress identifies him as a historical member of the House with a career rooted in the politics of his home state.

Evins served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, holding office from October 15, 1877, to March 3, 1885. During this period, he sat as a Democratic representative for South Carolina’s 4th District. While specific committee assignments, legislative initiatives, and office contact details are not recorded in the available metadata, his continuous service over these years reflects a sustained role in national governance during a critical period of Southern and national political realignment.

By the conclusion of his service in 1885, John Hamilton Evins had completed eight years in Congress. He is recognized today primarily for his role as a former representative from South Carolina, and his career is documented in congressional historical records under the biographical identifier E000272.