A. R. EVERSOLE, attorney, Lancaster.  He was born in this city in 1850.  He read law under the direction of Col. John M. Connell, and was admitted to practice by the Ohio Supreme Court in 1876.  He at once opened an office in Lancaster, and began a successful and busy at once opened an office in Lancaster, and began a successful and busy practice of his profession.  His office is now in the Schaffer Block.  At the last session of the General Assembly Mr. Eversole was an applicant for the position of State Librarian, but other political counsels prevailed.  Pending the nomination, the Dispatch, of Columbus,  under date of Dec. 17, 1880, made the following comments on Mr. Eversole's ability: "We are informed that the friends of Mr. A. R. Eversole, of Lancaster, will press his claims on Governor Foster for the position of State Librarian.  Mr. Eversole, it will be remembered, was Republican candidate for Prosecuting Attorney last fall in his own county, and such was his personal popularity, and general recognized fitness for the position, that even in that "Democratic Berks," he ran about two hundred votes ahead of the remainder of the ticket.  He is a lawyer of recognized ability, a gentleman of personal worth, and in every way qualified to fill the place of State Librarian; besides his services in behalf of the Republican party are deserving of some fit recognition.
Source:  History of Fairfield and Perry Counties, Publ. Chicago - W. H. Beers & Co., 1883 - Page 298

ADAM HARVEY EVERSOLE, farmer, Liberty township.  He was married in Liberty township Feb. 22, 1858; son of David and Catharine H. Eversole.   He secured a good education, and chose farming for his vocation in life, remaining at home until his marriage, Dec. 27, 1881, to Miss Phelina, daughter of Edward Ritter, a well-known resident of Violet township.  After his marriage Mr. Eversole purchased the farm upon which he is at present residing.   It contains one hundred and twenty-five acres, to which he has added many fine improvements.  He has also acted administrator for the estate of both his father and mother, and that of Mrs. Naomi LeFever.  Mr. and Mrs. Eversole are members of the Evangelical Association Church.
Source:  History of Fairfield and Perry Counties, Publ. Chicago - W. H. Beers & Co., 1883 - Page 298

ISAAC W. EVERSOLE, farmer and stock raiser.  He is the eldest son of David and Catharine (Heistand) Eversole, and was born in Liberty township, June 22, 1852.  David Eversole was born in Fairfield county; his father, Abraham Eversole, was one of the pioneers of the county.  In 1850 David settled on the farm still owned by his heirs.  The farm contained three hundred and three acres, all of which was well improved.  He was extensively engaged in buying and shipping cattle, being very successful in all his business transactions.  His success in life was due to his perseverance, industry, and integrity.  He died in June, 1879, having reared a family of six sons and three daughters.  Isaac W., the subject of this sketch, received liberal education in his youth, having the advantages of the Academy at Reynoldsburg, and also Oberlin College one term.  He takes a great interest in his farm, particularly raising the finer breeds of imported stock, in which he is very successful.  He owns and operates a large saw mill, which is doing a large amount of business.  Mr. Eversole has been twice married; first to Miss Lizzie Snider, Mar. 28, 1875.  She died Dec. 19, 1879, and he was again united in marriage to Miss Samantha J. Tussing, Dec. 28, 1880.  Mr. and Mrs. Eversole are members of the Evangelical Association.  Mr. Eversole is a member of the Knights of Pythias.
Source:  History of Fairfield and Perry Counties, Publ. Chicago - W. H. Beers & Co., 1883 - Page 397

JOHN EVERSOLE, farmer, Walnut township.  He was born in Walnut township, Jan. 20, 1835; son of Henry and Sophrona (Heis) Eversole.  Henry Eversole was born in Rockingham county, Virginia.  He married in 1833, a daughter of George Heis, a pioneer that settled on a place now owned by Mr. Eversole and Kinsey Belt.  He entered one-fourth section of land, cleared it, and here spent his days.  In his later years he was a Baptist.  His only child was the mother of John Eversole.  His death took place about 1864.  Henry Eversole come to Walnut township in 1833, locating on the place now owned by his son.  It was then but slightly improved.  He raised a family of nine children, of whom all but one are living; that one was killed by lightning in 1878.  Henry Eversole ran a threshing machine for many years in connection with farming.  At his death he owned one hundred and eighty acres.  He died Aug. 20, 1850, aged forty-two years; his widow died in 1876.  John Eversole received a good education, and turned his attention to farming, at home, until his marriage, Nov. 1, 1860, to Elizabeth, daughter of D. Miller, a resident of Walnut township.  She was born in this township, Nov. 28, 1835.  Mr. Eversole has always devoted his time to farming and stock raising.  They are members of the U. B. Church.  The home place contains ninety acres.  They occupy a handsome residence, built in 1860.  He was an ardent Union man during the war.
Source:  History of Fairfield and Perry Counties, Publ. Chicago - W. H. Beers & Co., 1883 - Page 297