Everall, Richard 1805-1890

EVERALL, LIVERAGE, SUTTON

Posted By: Audrey Haught, volunteer
Date: 9/12/2016 at 16:26:42

-- Death of a Pioneer --

One by one the early settlers of Clayton county are passing form life’s scenes and going to the beyond the grave, there to enjoy the reward of a well spent life.

The last to answer the dread summons was Richard Everall, of Farmersburg, who died on Sunday night, April 27th, 1890. The lamp life had burned out and his death was peacefully as does sleep to the tired child.

Mr. Everall was a native of Shropshire, England, where he was born June 15h, 1805. He resided in that country until 1851, when he came to the United Sates, locating in Farmersburg township.

He married to Elizabeth Liverage, June 18, 1838, and she with two children, ex-Auditor John Everall, of this county and Mrs. Anna Sutton of Bloomington, Wisc., are left to mourn his death.

Mr. Everall was a quiet, unostentious man, who traveled through life doing what he could for the comfort and benefit of his fellow man. He sought no public position preferring the quiet of home life to the turmoil of political strife.

Early in 1853 he assisted in the organization of the Congregational church at Farmersburg, and was one of the first deacons. He led a consistent Christian life, and died in full belief of immorality beyond the grave.

The funeral took place yesterday and was largely attended by old friends and neighbors.

Elkader Register: May 1, 1890
Buried: National Cemetery, National
Wife: Elizabeth “Bessie” died December 18, 1890