John Elsworth Eversole
John Elsworth Eversole, a director of the Allen County Infirmary, is a resident of section 28, Jackson township, where he owns and cultivates 80 acres of land. He was born on this farm June 2, 1862, and is a son of Lemuel and Sarah (Nash) Eversole, who reside on the adjoining farm. He is the fourth in a family of 12 children, eight of whom are living.
Mr. Eversole was brought up on the farm, and at the age of 18 learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed until about 12 years ago, when he went to Dinwiddie County, Virginia. While there he worked at his trade the first year and spent the second in farming. He then returned to Allen County and purchased from his father the 80-acre tract upon which he now resides and which is a well-improved farm.
Mr Eversole was married in1883 to Jennie Hefner, daughter of Jacob and Christna (Holman) Hefner, whose sketch and portraits appear elsewhere in this work. Mr. and Mrs. Eversole have six children, namely: Carrie Ethel: Mary Gertrude; Hazel Florence; Donald Virginia; John Wesley; and Arvard Carl. Donald Virginia was born in the State of Virginia. Mr. Eversole is a member of the Christian Church of LaFayette; and of Jackson Lodge, No. 846, I. O. O. F. and Lima Encampment. He is a Republican in politics. Since his election as a director of the County Infirmary, he has devoted the greater part of his time to his official duties, as he believes in doing thoroughly whatever work he undertakes.