William Maxwell Evarts

William Maxwell Evarts (born February 6, 1818) was a Republican senator from the state of New York who served one term in the United States Senate. Representing New York in the Senate from December 7, 1885, to March 3, 1891, he held office as a member of the Republican Party during the late nineteenth century. His tenure in the Senate marked his principal role in national elected office.

Evarts served as a United States senator for New York from 1885 to 1891, completing a single term. Identified in congressional records under the bioguide ID E000262, he is recognized as a historical member of Congress and is no longer in office. His service in the Senate stands as the central element of his recorded political career.