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Deacon Eversley

A deacon in Elmer's church.

minor

Also known as Eversley

First appearance: Chapter X

Deacon Eversley shows up with force in Chapter X. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Deacon Eversley is a lawyer and deacon of the Flowerdale Baptist Church in Monarch, whom Elmer is supposed to meet to arrange his preaching assignment.
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In Chapter X: Deacon Eversley is a lawyer and deacon of the Flowerdale Baptist Church in Monarch, whom Elmer is supposed to meet to arrange his preaching assignment. Later, in II: Mentioned by Elmer as a well-to-do…

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EGElmer GantryDTDean TrosperASAdelbert ShoopWDWilliam Dollin…MHMr. HudkinsDEDeacon Eversley

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