Edward A. Everett

Edward A. Everett (September 18, 1860 – December 22, 1928) was an American politician and lawyer. As a member of the New York State Assembly from the Second District of St. Lawrence County, he chaired the Everett Commission.

Early life and law career Everett was born on September 18, 1860, in Lawrence in St. Lawrence County, New York, to George W. Everett and Mary (Abraham) Everett. His father was a farmer, and Everett grew up on a farm, attending the Lawrenceville Academy and Potsdam Normal School. Everett moved to Parishville, New York, in 1873. He graduated from Albany Law School with a Bachelor of Laws in 1890.

That year he began practicing with the firm of Dart & Everett. The report has been credited with costing him re-election.

Personal and later life Everett was a member of the Freemasons and various subsidiary bodies and the Methodist Episcopal Church. He married Susan T. Weed in December 1900. The couple had at least four children.

Everett lost his seat in the 1922 election, in the primaries. He returned to law in Potsdam and was the supervisor of the town for a time. He died on December 22, 1928.