Barton-Pawnee County KS Archives Biographies.....Evers, John 1857 - 
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Author: Ira H. Clark

JOHN EVERS

THE improvements just completed at "Wheat Valley Farm," the home of John Evers,
12 miles west of Great Bend has made such a change in its appearance that one
hardly recognizes it as the same place, although the land is just as rich and
the same care has been given to the cultivation of the crops, A large two story
frame, containing ten rooms and a kitchen, has taken the place of the former
residence, and it will stand as a monument to the skill of Mr. Evers as a
carpenter for many long years, as he has been both its architect and builder.
That it is well built, and that the lumber of its construction is first class is
an admitted fact, because Mr. Evers served an apprenticeship at the builders'
trade in the Old Country before coming to America, and then worked as a
journeyman carpenter for a number of years. Since coming to Kansas he has worked
at his trade while farming, and has kept in touch with the improved methods in
vogue in this country. He therefore felt that he was competent for this task and
the building stands to prove that he made a just estimate of his ability. The
barn, sheds and other outbuildings are in keeping with the home and care for the
grain and stock of the farm. There is an abundance of shade and the whole
presents a beautiful appearance.
   
John Evers was born in the Province of Hanover, Germany, on May 11th, 1857. He
worked on the farm and at his trade until March 5th, 1882, when he came to
America and first settled in Nebraska City, Nebraska. There he again farmed and
worked at his trade, but in May, 1893, came to Barton County, Kansas, and
purchased the one hundred and sixty acres where he resides. He also owns a half
section in Pawnee County which is farmed by his son John Herman Evers. He was
married in June, 1884, to Miss Johanna Ekhoff, of Germany, and thirteen children
have blessed them: all of whom remain at home and assist the parents except John
Herman, who is married and lives on the farm in Pawnee County.


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From "Biographical History Of Barton County" (1912)

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