Henry L. Eveland Biography


	This biography appears on page 1257 in "History of Dakota 
	Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. IV (1915) and was 
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				HENRY L. EVELAND. 

	Henry L. Eveland is making a creditable record in the office of 
county auditor of Gregory county and is well known as a respected 
resident of Fairfax. He was born in Northern Missouri, August 3, 1874, 
a son of Robert H. and Mary (Van Dalsem) Eveland. The father devoted 
his life to manufacturing interests until, having become the possessor 
of a comfortable competence, he retired and is now enjoying a period of 
well earned leisure. His wife has passed away. 

	Henry L. Eveland is indebted to the public-school system of his 
native state for the educational privileges which he enjoyed, and after 
his textbooks were put aside he engaged in farming in Missouri until 
1903, when he came to South Dakota, settling first at Bonesteel. There 
he engaged in farming until he was elected to office, save for the 
years 1911 and 1912, when he served as deputy register of deeds. In 
1914 he was elected county auditor, so that he is the present incumbent 
in that position. In politics he is a republican, having voted with 
that party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise because 
of a firm belief in its principles 

	On the 24th of April, 1902, Mr. Eveland was married to Miss Effie 
Elliott, a daughter of E. E. Elliott, of Missouri, and their children 
are Hazel C., Mary J., Lester D., Ruth H. and Edith E. 

	Mr. Eveland is a public-spirited and greatly respected citizen, 
his sterling traits of character having gained for him the v. arm 
regard of those with whom he has been associated. He believes in South 
Dakota and its future and works earnestly to bring about improved 
conditions. Fraternally he is connected with the Woodmen, while his 
religious faith is that of the Methodist church, a faith that permeates 
all of his relations with his fellow men.