David Read Evans (February 20, 1769 – March 8, 1843) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina. Born in Westminster, England, Evans immigrated to the United States in 1784 with his father, who settled in South Carolina.He attended Mount Zion College.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1796 and commenced practice in Winnsboro.He served as member of the State house of representatives 1802–1805.He served as solicitor of the middle judicial circuit 1804–1811.