Barton County KS Archives Biographies.....Everett, John 1842 - 
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Author: Great Bend Tribune

JOHN EVERETT

[photo] Farm Home of John Everett

ONE of the pioneers of Barton County who is still actively engaged in farming is
John Everett who resides on the east half of section 9-19-14, Buffalo township.
Mr. Everett was born November 12, 1842 in Putnam county, Illinois. He came to
Barton County in 1874 and located on the southeast quarter of section 9 and
there erected a stone house, but not until after he had spent a long time in
making preparations for the building of a home. Only the old timers know of the
real conditions in those days, when it required men of string nerve and backbone
to combat the many adverse conditions with which they had to contend. The
younger generation can learn of them only by reading. Mr. Everett came here at a
time when the county needed just such men. He lived in Illinois until he came to
Barton County in 1874 except for the time he spent in the army.

   He enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Fourth Illinois and served until
June 5, 1864. He was in the battles of Lookout Mountain, Chickamauga, Kenesaw
Mountain and on August 2, 1863. he was severely wounded, and saw no more service
until the following February. He made a fine record while in the service of his
country and after the close of the war he returned to his native state and
farmed until 1874.

   He was married March 7, 1867 to Miss Anna M. Bothwell of LaSalle, County,
Illinois, and they are the parents of three children: Cora Jane 48 years of age
is now Mrs. H. J. Dukes of this county; George W., 45 years of age is on the
home place as is also Oliver N. who is 42 years of age. The residence on the
home place consists of seven rooms besides closets, pantries, etc. The out
buildings are well built and Mr. Everett has made a specialty of raising Red
Polled cattle and he always maintains a good grade of horses and cattle. The
home place is nicely located with shade and fruit trees surrounding it on all
sides. Mr. Everett is one of those men to whom Barton County owes its high
standing in the list of the best counties of the State of Kansas.


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Biographical History Of Barton County


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