John H.D. Everett, a capitalist of the Upper Peninsula and one of the largest real-estate owners of Sault Ste. Marie, has acquired a fortune entirely through his own efforts and demonstrated the fact that success is not a matter of genius or the result of propitious circumstances, but the reward of honorable labor, of well directed efforts, of keen foresight and sound judgment.

A native of the province of Quebec he was born near the city of Montreal April 16, 1852 and is a son fo Dr. C.M. Everett, who was born in England in 1813, and came to the new World in 1832. He mrried Elicabeth McClintock, a native of Belfast, Ireland, whose parents were of Scotch birth. Dr. Everett studied medicine in London and engaged in the practice of his profession in the vicinity of Point Fortune until his death, which occurred in 1869. In the family were 12 children, of whom John H.D. is the youngest son. Ten of the number are still living, namely; Thoams I. a lumberman of St. Ignace, MI; Wm. M., a capitalist and ex-Mayor of Petoskey MI; James, an artist who makes his home in Sault St. Marie; George a resident of DesMoines IA; Mrs. S.J. Howell located in Seattle WA; Mrs. J.W> Howell a resident of Omaha NE; Mrs. George Cross whose home is in Victoria NE; Mrs. Peter mcIntosh a resident of Vankleek Hill, Ontario and Mrs. Wm. Williamson of POint Fortune, Quebec.

The gentleman whose name heads this review spent the days of his boyhood and youth in his native land, and after he had attained his majority took up the study of law in Manistee MI. Later he pursued his studies in the law school of Ann Arbor MI and was fitting himself for a successful career in the lega profession, but abandoned that plan to give his attention to an undertaking that to him has proved a most profitable one. His constructive ingenuity asserted itself and led him into the field of invention. He then establilshed an agency for the sale of his inventions, and from this branched out into the real-estate business and into speculation in lands. He bought considerable county and city property, and at the saem time managed the manufacture and sale of his inventions, one of which alone has realized for him quite a snug little fortune. He continued investing his capital in realty and his keen sagacity and foresight enabled him to make judicious purchases, the value of which have increased and brought to him handsome returns.

Mr. Everett now owns a large amount of farming land on the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula, also valuable property in Des Moines IA and San Diego CA. He began buying acre property near Sault Ste Marie in 1882 and added to this each year until 1887. The next year, when there was a great demand for property here and prices in consequence rose, he was enabled to sell at a handsome profit. His inerests were in Everett Brother' addition, the first and second addition of Wilgus and in Everett & Everland's subdivision, all of which is now includd within the corporation limits of the city. Mr. Everett possesses excellent business and executive ability and his transactions have ever been marked by the most straightforward dealing, which has gained him the confidence and respect of all.

On the 24th of July 1883, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Everett and May A. Dolsen, daughter of N.H. Dolsen of Mackinac County MI, but originally from Chatham Ontario. Three children have graced this union, but two., - little daughters are not wleeping beneath the evergreens on the hillside, where played the eldest daughter during her early childhood days. The residence of the family occupies one of the most beautiful building sites on the peninsula. It is a fine two story and basement edifice, built in a modern style of architecture and handsomely finished on the interior in hardwood. It was erected at a cost of $7,000 and stands on Chandler's Heights, overlooking the city, the locks and the adjoining military post. Evidence of the cultured, refined taste of the inmates everywhere abounds in the rich and tasteful furnishings, and the home is noted for its generous hospitality.

Northern Peninsula of Michigan 1895 Pg. 125