Dr. Orpheus Everts (who married Mary Jane Richards) and Dr. Robert I. Thomas (who married Juliette Richards) were taught and mentored by their father-in-law, Dr. George W. Richards. Orpheus was the surgeon for the 20th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War and was instrumental in the care of Union and Confederate soldiers at the Battle of Gettysburg,
He was the brother of Charles Everts, and Eudorus Everts.
Interment date: June 22, 1903.
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The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, June 21, 1903, page 14: THE LATE DR. EVERTS, STUDENT AND AUTHOR. His Work, “Giles & Co.,” First Work Published by Old Bowen-Steward Co.
Dr. Orpheus Everts, who was superintendent of the Central Hospital for the Insane for sixteen years, and whose death occurred in Cincinnati yesterday, was the first man for whom the predecessor of the Bobbs-Merrill company published a book. Dr. Everts was a student, poet, painter and thinker. His life was quiet, but he always carried his intellectuality into all his works, and even his annual reports as superintendent of the hospital here and at Cincinnati were recognized for literary merit.
Dr. Everts gave much thought to sociological questions and his thought found expression in a book which he named “Giles & Co.” This was a piece of fiction in which he studied the progress and effect of civilization. “Giles” was a millionaire and through him and his family and friends – the “Company” – Dr. Everts expressed his arguments against the sordid life. The book was published by Bowen, Stewart & Co. in 1878, and was the first literary work published by that firm. The publication was largely for private circulation, though copies were placed on sale.
While twenty-five years ago this firm found it difficult to publish one book, its successor only recently announced fourteen books at one time. [Provided by Mark Wirey and Cathea Curry, via email April 16, 2016].∼Born at Salem Settlement, Union Co, Ind
Son of Dr Sylavanus and Elizbeth Heywood Everts
Descendant of Miles Standish
grandson of Ambrose Everts, who emigrated from Vermont and settled in Ohio in 1795
Physician, newspaper editor, novelist, poet ,studier of mental illness, obtained a law degree but did not practice
Served in the Civil War with the Army of the Potomac
member of the Masons
Three brothers were also Physicians
Husband of Mary Jane, daughter of Geroge W. rRchards MD
for Charles C. Everts MD
Juliet, wife of Willis O Robb
Carolyn, wife of J. K Brice
two sons did not reach adulthood
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Children:
Dr. Charles Carroff Everts b. 1853 - d. 1929
Juliet M. Everts b. 1860
Orpheus Everts b. 1861 - d. 1880 (Morphine overdodse)
William P. Everts b. 1862 - d. 1900 (morphine overdose prob accidental)
Caroline Coburn Everts b. 1869 - d. 1907
He was the brother of Charles Everts, and Eudorus Everts.
Interment date: June 22, 1903.
~~~
The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, June 21, 1903, page 14: THE LATE DR. EVERTS, STUDENT AND AUTHOR. His Work, “Giles & Co.,” First Work Published by Old Bowen-Steward Co.
Dr. Orpheus Everts, who was superintendent of the Central Hospital for the Insane for sixteen years, and whose death occurred in Cincinnati yesterday, was the first man for whom the predecessor of the Bobbs-Merrill company published a book. Dr. Everts was a student, poet, painter and thinker. His life was quiet, but he always carried his intellectuality into all his works, and even his annual reports as superintendent of the hospital here and at Cincinnati were recognized for literary merit.
Dr. Everts gave much thought to sociological questions and his thought found expression in a book which he named “Giles & Co.” This was a piece of fiction in which he studied the progress and effect of civilization. “Giles” was a millionaire and through him and his family and friends – the “Company” – Dr. Everts expressed his arguments against the sordid life. The book was published by Bowen, Stewart & Co. in 1878, and was the first literary work published by that firm. The publication was largely for private circulation, though copies were placed on sale.
While twenty-five years ago this firm found it difficult to publish one book, its successor only recently announced fourteen books at one time. [Provided by Mark Wirey and Cathea Curry, via email April 16, 2016].∼Born at Salem Settlement, Union Co, Ind
Son of Dr Sylavanus and Elizbeth Heywood Everts
Descendant of Miles Standish
grandson of Ambrose Everts, who emigrated from Vermont and settled in Ohio in 1795
Physician, newspaper editor, novelist, poet ,studier of mental illness, obtained a law degree but did not practice
Served in the Civil War with the Army of the Potomac
member of the Masons
Three brothers were also Physicians
Husband of Mary Jane, daughter of Geroge W. rRchards MD
for Charles C. Everts MD
Juliet, wife of Willis O Robb
Carolyn, wife of J. K Brice
two sons did not reach adulthood
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Children:
Dr. Charles Carroff Everts b. 1853 - d. 1929
Juliet M. Everts b. 1860
Orpheus Everts b. 1861 - d. 1880 (Morphine overdodse)
William P. Everts b. 1862 - d. 1900 (morphine overdose prob accidental)
Caroline Coburn Everts b. 1869 - d. 1907
Dr. Orpheus Everts (who married Mary Jane Richards) and Dr. Robert I. Thomas (who married Juliette Richards) were taught and mentored by their father-in-law, Dr. George W. Richards. Orpheus was the surgeon for the 20th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War and was instrumental in the care of Union and Confederate soldiers at the Battle of Gettysburg,
He was the brother of Charles Everts, and Eudorus Everts.
Interment date: June 22, 1903.
~~~
The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, June 21, 1903, page 14: THE LATE DR. EVERTS, STUDENT AND AUTHOR. His Work, “Giles & Co.,” First Work Published by Old Bowen-Steward Co.
Dr. Orpheus Everts, who was superintendent of the Central Hospital for the Insane for sixteen years, and whose death occurred in Cincinnati yesterday, was the first man for whom the predecessor of the Bobbs-Merrill company published a book. Dr. Everts was a student, poet, painter and thinker. His life was quiet, but he always carried his intellectuality into all his works, and even his annual reports as superintendent of the hospital here and at Cincinnati were recognized for literary merit.
Dr. Everts gave much thought to sociological questions and his thought found expression in a book which he named “Giles & Co.” This was a piece of fiction in which he studied the progress and effect of civilization. “Giles” was a millionaire and through him and his family and friends – the “Company” – Dr. Everts expressed his arguments against the sordid life. The book was published by Bowen, Stewart & Co. in 1878, and was the first literary work published by that firm. The publication was largely for private circulation, though copies were placed on sale.
While twenty-five years ago this firm found it difficult to publish one book, its successor only recently announced fourteen books at one time. [Provided by Mark Wirey and Cathea Curry, via email April 16, 2016].∼Born at Salem Settlement, Union Co, Ind
Son of Dr Sylavanus and Elizbeth Heywood Everts
Descendant of Miles Standish
grandson of Ambrose Everts, who emigrated from Vermont and settled in Ohio in 1795
Physician, newspaper editor, novelist, poet ,studier of mental illness, obtained a law degree but did not practice
Served in the Civil War with the Army of the Potomac
member of the Masons
Three brothers were also Physicians
Husband of Mary Jane, daughter of Geroge W. rRchards MD
for Charles C. Everts MD
Juliet, wife of Willis O Robb
Carolyn, wife of J. K Brice
two sons did not reach adulthood
-----------------------
Children:
Dr. Charles Carroff Everts b. 1853 - d. 1929
Juliet M. Everts b. 1860
Orpheus Everts b. 1861 - d. 1880 (Morphine overdodse)
William P. Everts b. 1862 - d. 1900 (morphine overdose prob accidental)
Caroline Coburn Everts b. 1869 - d. 1907
He was the brother of Charles Everts, and Eudorus Everts.
Interment date: June 22, 1903.
~~~
The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, June 21, 1903, page 14: THE LATE DR. EVERTS, STUDENT AND AUTHOR. His Work, “Giles & Co.,” First Work Published by Old Bowen-Steward Co.
Dr. Orpheus Everts, who was superintendent of the Central Hospital for the Insane for sixteen years, and whose death occurred in Cincinnati yesterday, was the first man for whom the predecessor of the Bobbs-Merrill company published a book. Dr. Everts was a student, poet, painter and thinker. His life was quiet, but he always carried his intellectuality into all his works, and even his annual reports as superintendent of the hospital here and at Cincinnati were recognized for literary merit.
Dr. Everts gave much thought to sociological questions and his thought found expression in a book which he named “Giles & Co.” This was a piece of fiction in which he studied the progress and effect of civilization. “Giles” was a millionaire and through him and his family and friends – the “Company” – Dr. Everts expressed his arguments against the sordid life. The book was published by Bowen, Stewart & Co. in 1878, and was the first literary work published by that firm. The publication was largely for private circulation, though copies were placed on sale.
While twenty-five years ago this firm found it difficult to publish one book, its successor only recently announced fourteen books at one time. [Provided by Mark Wirey and Cathea Curry, via email April 16, 2016].∼Born at Salem Settlement, Union Co, Ind
Son of Dr Sylavanus and Elizbeth Heywood Everts
Descendant of Miles Standish
grandson of Ambrose Everts, who emigrated from Vermont and settled in Ohio in 1795
Physician, newspaper editor, novelist, poet ,studier of mental illness, obtained a law degree but did not practice
Served in the Civil War with the Army of the Potomac
member of the Masons
Three brothers were also Physicians
Husband of Mary Jane, daughter of Geroge W. rRchards MD
for Charles C. Everts MD
Juliet, wife of Willis O Robb
Carolyn, wife of J. K Brice
two sons did not reach adulthood
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Children:
Dr. Charles Carroff Everts b. 1853 - d. 1929
Juliet M. Everts b. 1860
Orpheus Everts b. 1861 - d. 1880 (Morphine overdodse)
William P. Everts b. 1862 - d. 1900 (morphine overdose prob accidental)
Caroline Coburn Everts b. 1869 - d. 1907
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