The Lansing State Republican
Lansing, Michigan, Thursday, August 17, 1871

An Aged Pioneer Gone.--Mr. Roswell Everett, aged 81 years, died at the residence of his son in Delhi last Sunday morning. He was one of the oldest settlers in the county and was universally esteemed. A large assembly of citizens attended his funeral and the services were conducted by the Rev. J. Straub of this city.

[Credited with naming Delhi Township, Ingham County, Michigan. Everett High School, Lansing, Michigan, named for the Roswell Everett family.]