William Everhart

William Everhart
Everhart in 1899's West Chester, Past and Present.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
Preceded byThomas Ross
Succeeded byJohn Hickman
Personal details
Born(1785-05-17)May 17, 1785
Chester County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedOctober 30, 1868(1868-10-30) (aged 83)
West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeOaklands Cemetery
Political partyWhig
Spouse
Rebecca Matlack
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(m. 1814)​
ChildrenBenjamin and James
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William Everhart (May 17, 1785 – October 30, 1868) was an entrepreneur and wealthy businessman from Pennsylvania. He was responsible for developing much of West Chester and stimulating its economic growth. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1853 to 1855.

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