Robert J. Evans (born 1853 in Louisiana, died 27 September 1921 in Harris County, Texas) was a Republican state legislator in Texas. Born into slavery, he served two terms representing Grimes County from January 1879 to January 1883. In addition to his career as a legislator, he worked, as a teacher and was a delegate to the 1882 and 1884 State Republican Conventions, the 1883 State Colored Men's Convention and the 1884 National Republican Convention.[1][2]

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  1. ↑ "Forever Free: The Biographies - Page 3 | TSLAC". www.tsl.texas.gov.
  2. ↑ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov.


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