D. F. Everts, farmer, section 29, Richland Township, was born in Cattaraugus County, New York September 25, 1846, son of Charles and Angeline (Kemory) Everts, who were the parents of seven children. When he was eighteen years old his parents came to Iowa, locating in Liberty Township, Scott County, Iowa, where he worked out by the day, month and year from farm to farm until December 14, 1873, when he was united in marriage with Miss Edith Hickson, daughter of John and Edith Ann (Shemard) Hickson, who settled in Scott County in 1839, being early pioneers of that county. In January, 1875, Mr. Everts came to Carroll County and purchased 160 acres of land, forty of which were broken. He has added to his first purchase until his farm now contains 240 acres of well-improved land. He has a good residence, a fine barn, 34 x 40 feet, and other good farm buildings for stock, hay and grain. Mr. and Mrs. Everts are parents of four children—Hattie E., Hannah L., Thomas W. and Edith Ann. Politically Mr. Everts is a Republican. He started in life without means, but by industry and good management he has acquired a fine property, and is one of the leading men of the township.

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