Everett, Edward, 1818-1903

American mechanic, engineer, and soldier who served in the Quincy Riflemen militia in Illinois and later participated in the Mexican War (1845-1848).

From the description of Letters, 1845-1847. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122645313

Edward Everett (1818-1903) was born in Roxbury, Mass., and moved to New York State before finally settling in Quincy, Ill. He was named for his father's cousin, the great orator and statesman. He served as a soldier in the Mormon and Mexican Wars and also as major and assistant quartermaster general of Illinois during the Civil War. Everett was a gentleman agriculturalist and amateur inventor, who also wrote essays on science and the currency question.

From the description of Papers, 1849-1909. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 86134188

Born in London, England, Edward Everett (1818-1903) was the son of Charles Everett and Elizabeth Boyle. After moving with his family to Quincy, Illinois in 1840, Everett joined Captain James D. Morgan’s Quincy Riflemen company in 1843, fighting in the Mormon War. During the Mexican War, Morgan’s company reorganized, mustering into the United States Army as Company A of the 1st Illinois Volunteers. While serving as sergeant, Everett was wounded in San Antonio, Texas, where he created sketches and watercolors of various sites, including the Alamo and other missions, during his recovery. In addition, he supervised the renovations of the Alamo Long Barracks, turning them into a storehouse for the United States Quartermaster’s Department. Following Everett’s service in the war, he lived briefly in Washington, D.C. and returned to Illinois, marrying Mary A. Billings in 1857.

Source:

Young, Kevin R. Everett, Edward. Handbook of Texas Online . Accessed April 18, 2011. http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fev15 .

From the guide to the Everett, Edward, Papers 85-299., 1870, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Born in London, England, Edward Everett (1818-1903) was the son of Charles Everett and Elizabeth Boyle.

After moving with his family to Quincy, Illinois in 1840, Everett joined Captain James D. Morgan's Quincy Riflemen company in 1843, fighting in the Mormon War. During the Mexican War, Morgan's company reorganized, mustering into the United States Army as Company A of the 1st Illinois Volunteers. While serving as sergeant, Everett was wounded in San Antonio, Texas, where he created sketches and watercolors of various sites, including the Alamo and other missions, during his recovery. In addition, he supervised the renovations of the Alamo Long Barracks, turning them into a storehouse for the United States Quartermaster's Department. Following Everett's service in the war, he lived briefly in Washington, D.C. and returned to Illinois, marrying Mary A. Billings in 1857.

Source:

Young, Kevin R. Everett, Edward.Handbook of Texas Online. Accessed April 18, 2011. http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fev15.

From the description of Everett, Edward, Papers, 1870 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 726747686