Edgar Isaac Everett

Edgar Isaac Everett (1869-1934) of Everett, Edgcumbe and Co

1869 March 29th. Born at Metfield, Suffolk, the son of Isaac Everett (1846- ) and his wife Rhoda E. (1842- )

1892 Married at Hemel Hempstead to Mary Jane Andrews

1882 Started work for Cambridge Instrument Co

Joined Nalder Brothers and Thompson.

1896 Formed Everett and Co

1900 Left Nalders; Everett and Co became Everett, Edgcumbe and Co

1911 Living at Metfield, Bow Lane, North Finchley: Edgar Isaac Everett (age 42 born Metfield, Suffolk), Electrical Instrument Manufacturer and Employer. With his wife (married 18 years) Mary Jane Everett (age 41 born Hemel Hempstead) and their children Edith May Everett (age 17 born Tottenham); Mildred Nora Everett (age 15 born Tottenham); Reginald Edgar Everett (age 13 born Hornsey); and Winifred Mabel Everett (age 11 born Palmer's Green). One servant.

1919 of Collindale Works.

1934 April 19th. Died

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1934 Obituary

EDGAR ISAAC EVERETT was a pioneer in the development of electrical measuring instruments.

He was born at Metfield, Suffolk, in 1869 and in 1882 became an apprentice at the Cambridge Instrument Company's works.

He subsequently joined Messrs. Nalders, and in addition to his work for this firm he instructed evening classes at the Northampton Polytechnic.

In 1896 he founded the firm of Messrs. Everett and Company, with premises in Albemarle Street. He shortly afterwards moved to Charterhouse Square, and in 1900 was joined by Col. Kenelm Edgcumbe, when the firm became Messrs. Everett, Edgcumbe and Company. Owing to expansion of business a site was selected at Hendon, and new premises were erected in 1905. The business was formed into a limited liability company in the following year.

Mr. Everett was responsible for the development of the ohmmeter type of movement, a leakage indicator, inkless recording instruments, and reverse relays. During the War he successfully investigated the manufacture of control springs for electrical instruments, as Continental supplies had failed.

In addition he was keenly interested in aviation and shortly after Bleriot flew over the Channel he constructed an aeroplane at Hendon, which he tested in a field reserved for the purpose. From this field Paulhan made his classic flight to Manchester; the ground became part of Hendon Aerodrome.

In 1928 Mr. Everett retired from active management of the company and lived at Cooden, Sussex, where he died on 19th April 1934.

He was elected a Member of the Institution in 1919, and was a member of the Committee of the Southern Branch at the time of his death. He was also a Member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers.

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1934 Obituary

We regret to record the death of Mr. Edgar Isaac Everett, which occurred at Cooden, Sussex, on Thursday, April 19, at the age of 65. Mr. Everett had played a leading part in the design and manufacture of electrical measuring instruments, and may well be described as a pioneer in this important branch of electrical science and industry.

Mr. Everett commenced his career with the Cambridge Instrument Company and Messrs. Nalder Brothers, leaving the latter concern in 1900 to start business on his own account with Mr. Kenelm Edgcumbe under the title of Everett, Edgcumbe and Company. At first this firm had works in Charterhouse-square, but subsequently moved to Great Saffron-hill, and later to Hendon, where it is now established. It was formed into a limited company in 1906, when Mr. Patrick Hamilton joined the board of directors. In addition to his work on electrical instruments, the results of which have been frequently described in our columns, Mr. Everett took a great interest in aeronautics. The famous flight of Paulhan from London was started from a field which he had prepared for testing an aeroplane he was building, and it was almost entirely due to his enthusiasm that the London Aerodrome (Hendon) was founded.

Mr. Everett was elected a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in 1919, and became Associate of the Institution of Electrical Engineers in 1898. He was transferred to the class of associate member in the latter Institution in 1899, and to that of member in 1913.

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