Everett M. Valentine Biography


	This biography appears on pages 616-617 in "History of Dakota Territory" 
	by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. IV (1915) and was scanned, 
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			EVERETT M. VALENTINE, D. D. S. 

	Dentistry is unique among the professions in that it demands a 
threefold qualification— mechanical skill and ingenuity, a practical 
working knowledge of the science and the business ability which can 
manage the financial end. All these Mr. Everett M. Valentine possesses 
and he has gained a prominent place in the ranks of his profession in 
Yankton. He was born in Bay City, Michigan, September 14, 1866. His 
father, William B. Valentine, was a native of Buffalo, New York, and 
removed with his family to Yankton in 1870, there conducting business 
as a contractor and builder. He erected various churches in the town 
and other buildings in nearby sections and continued active in the 
business to the time of his death, which occurred February 12, l906. He 
was also recognized as a local political leader, giving stalwart 
support to the republican party, but, although he served as county 
commissioner, he was never a politician in the usually accepted sense 
of office-seeking. He married Elfreda Mathias, a native of England, 
born at or near Greenwich near London. On coming to the new world she 
lived first in Quebec, Canada and afterward removed to Buffalo, New 
York, where she was married. She survives her husband and is now a 
resident of Chicago. To them were born four children: Florence, living 
in Chicago; Elfreda, the wife of L. J. Potter, also of that city; 
Everett M.; and Charles, who is conducting business as a contractor in 
Phoenix, Arizona. 

	Dr. Valentine was brought to Yankton when about three years of 
age and was reared in the city which is still his home. He passed 
through consecutive grades in its public schools, pursuing the high-
school course, and afterward attended Yankton College, in which he was 
one of the first students. After his college days were over he was 
employed in various ways until he decided upon a professional career, 
determining to take up the study of dentistry. At the age of twenty-
five be entered the Missouri Dental College of St. Louis and was 
graduated therefrom with the D. D. S. degree in 1894. He then began 
practice in California, Missouri, where he remained for two years. He 
had an excellent practice there, but in 1896 removed to Yankton where 
he has since remained. He is today the oldest dentist in Yankton in 
years of continuous connection with the profession and he has a large 
practice. His office is supplied with the latest improved appliances 
for dental surgery and the work which he does is satisfactory to his 
many patrons, as is indicated by his growing success. He is a member of 
the South Dakota Dental Association, of which he was at one time vice 
president. He also belongs to the First District Dental Association and 
has been honored with its presidency. 

	In November, 1901, in California, Missouri, Dr. Valentine was 
united in marriage to Miss Jess Gordon, and their two children are 
Everett and Lucretia. The parents are members of the Congregational 
church of which Dr. Valentine was formerly treasurer. His political 
allegiance is given to the republican party and his fraternal relations 
are with the Masons. He holds membership in St. John's Lodge, No. 1, A. 
F. &; A. M.; Oriental Consistory, No. 1, S. P. R. S.; and El Riad 
Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Sioux Falls. He was at one time 
president of the Yankton Dramatic Club, continuing in that position for 
many years, and he has attained an enviable reputation as an amateur 
producer of plays and is an amateur actor, possessing natural dramatic 
talent. However, he concentrates his energies most largely upon his 
profession and it finds in him a prominent and worthy representative, 
who enjoys the confidence and respect of his colleagues and the 
goodwill of the general public.