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William H. Everett whose fine farm of 161 acres is located in section 19, Southfield township, Oakland County, is one of the successful farmers and well known citizens of his locality. He was born in Pennsylvania, January 1, 1835, and has been a resident of Michigan since he was 12 years of age. He is a son of George V. and Rosanna (Eldredge) Everett.

The parents of Mr. Everett were both born in Pennsylvania. His mother, who was a daughter of Henry Eldredge, was left an orphan in childhood. She died in 1900, aged 85 years. She was a consistent member of the Baptist Church and a woman much beloved by all who knew her. George V. Everett brought his family to Michigan and settled at Livonia in 1847. His death took place in 1883, at the age of 73 years. He led the quiet, orderly life of a farmer, and was a strong advocate of temperance, belonging to the Sons of Temperance. In politics he was a Democrat. The ten children born to George V. Everett and wife, were the following: William H., of this sketch: Mary J., wife of Dille Bolt; Seneca; Isaac; Rachel, wife of Orsin Westfall; John; Lindley; Edward; and two that died in infancy.

William H. Everett is one of the well informed and responsible citizens of Southfield township and takes an active part in the support of movements for the benefit of the community. He is a practical farmer who understands his business and the methods he practices in the fertilization and rotation of crops, drainage and other means of improvement, have brought him continued prosperity. He is well located and is in the enjoyment of all the advantages attendant upon the owner of so valuable a portion of Michigan soil.

In 1860 Mr. Everett was married to Ann Jennett Lapham, who was born in Livonia, Michigan, and died in 1898, aged 56 years. She was a daughter of Aldridge and Hannah (Norton) Lapham. Two children were born to them, namely: Orrin L., who was accidentally drowned at the age of two and a half years; and Orrin H., who is at home with his father. Mr. Everett is a Republican in his political views.