Lincoln County, West Virginia         Biography of EVERETT J. ELKINS

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The History of West Virginia, Old and New
Published 1923, The American Historical Society, Inc.,
Chicago and New York, Volume II,
pg. 567
Lincoln

EVERETT J. ELKINS, county clerk of Lincoln County, is a
member of the old Elkins family of Virginia and West
Virginia, of English descent, which in early times played
so important a part in the history of the Old Dominion,
and from which representatives have gone forth to all parts
of the Union. Everett J. Elkins was born in Lincoln
County, West Virginia, January 29, 1887, a son of Alaman-
der and Lucinda (Cooper) Elkins, both of whom were na-
tives of Lincoln County. Alamander Elkins was a merchant
at Bernie, Lincoln County, and is one of the leading men
of his locality, active in all public affairs, and from 1904
to 1908 served the county as assessor. He is one of the
leading members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
in the county.

Growing up in his native county, Everett J. Elkins at-
tended the common schools and the summer normal school
held at Hamlin, and after completing his schooldays took
the position of deputy county clerk, holding it until he was
elected to the office of county clerk in November, 1920, when
be assumed charge of its duties. During the late war he was
one of the most zealous of war workers, and was exempted
from service because of the position he held.

In 1910 Mr. Elkins married Miss Myrtle Bolt at Hamlin.
Mrs. Elkins was born in Kentucky, a daughter of Sylvester
and Mattie (Lawson) Bolt, both of whom were born in Ken-
tucky and came to Hamlin in 1905. Mr. Bolt is a carpenter
and builder. Mr. and Mrs. Elkins have two children, Eloise
and Everett J. Mr. Elkins does not hold membership in
any religious organization. He belongs to the Knights of
Pythias. A careful man of orderly habits, he takes a pride
in his work, and the records of the county are being kept
in admirable shape under his supervision. While he has
always faithfully discharged his duties, he has never for-
gotten his responsibilities as a citizen, and does all that
lies in his power to further the cause of education, promote
the industrial welfare of his city and county, and bring
about improvements which he feels will be of permanent
value. Such men as he are a tangible asset to any com-
munity, and should be prized accordingly.