John William Evans (1870-1906) was a Liberal politician and public figure in Aberdare, South Wales.
[1] He entered the legal profession, and was articled to Mr. Coe, of Cardiff, before setting up a successful practice at Aberdare.
[1] In late 1894 he unsuccessfully sought election to the Aberdare Urban District Council but shortly afterwards, in 1895 he was elected to Glamorgan County Council to represent the Aberdare Town Ward, and in 1898 was made an alderman.
In 1900 he was elected to the Aberdare Urban District Council, a position which he held without opposition until his retirement two months before his death It was said that 'his presence at the meetings of municipal bodies would invariably banish dulness and monotony, for he was extremely humorous.
His ready wit and repartee was as refreshing as a summer shower on a parched desert, being of a social disposition, he was most pleasant and genial in conversation, and beloved by everybody.