William F. and Sarah (Moler) Coverdell, 7 North 54 West



Sarah Elizabeth 'Betsy' Smith Coverdell BIRTH 1808 Scott County, Kentucky, DEATH 1858 Worth County, Missouri, BURIAL Burial Details Unknown MEMORIAL ID 39914421.

In 1860 Gentry County, Missouri, G. W. Coverdill is 45, Sarah Coverdill 15, Nancy Coverdill 14, Orin Coverdill 10, Margarette Coverdill ,8 Derias Coverdill 6, William Coverdill 4, and Sarah Coverdill 5

SARAH'S FAMILY

In 1880 Worth County, Missouri, Philip Molar is 57, Elizabeth Molar 52 Wife, Philip P. Molar 17 Son, Sarah E. Molar 14 Daughter, Samuel L. Molar 11 Son, Cora L. Stanbus 5 Niece, and William H. Molar 5 Grandson.

WILLIAM AND SARAH

They married in 1881 in Missouri.

In 1900 Worth County, Frank Coverdell is 43, Sarah E. Coverdell 34 Wife, Grover F. Coverdell 15 Son, Marion P. Coverdell 9 Son, and Vernie A. Coverdell 2 Son.

Sarah Elizabeth Moler Coverdell BIRTH 20 Sep 1865 Worth County, Missouri, DEATH 25 May 1922 Minnesota, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, PLOT Sec 172 Block 19 MEMORIAL ID 39856948.

William Franklin Coverdell BIRTH 16 Aug 1856 Indianola, Warren County, Iowa, DEATH 22 Aug 1936 Grant City, Worth County, Missouri, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, PLOT Sec 172 Block 19 MEMORIAL ID 39856819.

ORESTA

Oresta May Coverdell Maudlin BIRTH 18 May 1883 Grant City, Worth County, Missouri, DEATH 27 Dec 1937 Grant City, Worth County, Missouri, BURIAL Middle Fork Cemetery Middle Fork Township, Ringgold County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 12233211.

"Oresta May was the daughter of William Franklin & Sarah Elizabeth Moler Coverdell and the oldest of 6 children. On 27 November 1898, she married James William Maudlin. They were the parents of nine children-Clida Agnes, John Franklin, Lodus Wayne, Volney Clements, Doris Belle, Woodrow Verne, Billy Gordon, James Willard,and Marion Joel."

GROVER

October 1916 " Mrs. Grover Coverdell is a guest at the home of relatives near Atwood this week, having arrived there from her home in McCook, Neb., Sunday. Mr. Coverdell will arrive next Sunday for a few days' visit."

April 1919 Atwood " G. F. Coverdell moved from their residence in town to a farm west of Atwood. "

July 1920 "Mr. Grover Coverdell is working at present near Fleming. He came home Saturday evening to spend a few days with his family."

A daughter was born today, July 28, 1920 to Mr. and Mrs. Grover F. Coverdell of Atwood.

In 1920 Atwood precinct, Grover F. Coverdell is farming, 35, Estella B. Coverdell 33 Wife, Delores L. Coverdell 8 Daughter, Wilma F. Coverdell 7 Daughter, Roger G. Coverdell 5 Son, June E. Coverdell 3 Daughter, and Clara Belle Coverdell 0 Daughter.

In 1930 North Platte, Nebraska, Grover F. Coverdell 45 is a stenographer, Estella Coverdell 43 Wife, Deloros L. Coverdell 18 Daughter, Wilma F. Coverdell 17 Daughter, June E. Coverdell 13 Daughter, Roger G. Coverdell 15 Son, Cala Bell Coverdell 11 Daughter, and Rosa L. Coverdell 9 Daughter.

Martha Estella Bell Coverdell BIRTH 28 Aug 1886 Decatur County, Kansas, DEATH 7 Sep 1932 North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, BURIAL North Platte Cemetery North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, PLOT Lot-65-Section-E-Space-01 MEMORIAL ID 52822339.

Grover is widowed in 1940 Yamhill County, Oregon, living alone.

Grover Franklin Coverdell BIRTH 16 Nov 1884 Worth County, Missouri, DEATH 8 May 1958 Lewis County, Washington, BURIAL Toledo Cemetery Toledo, Lewis County, Washington, MEMORIAL ID 94209929.
" Coverdell, Grover, 73, Toledo, drowned May 9 in a boating accident on the Cowlitz River near Toledo. Born Nov. 16, 1884, in Missouri. Survivors include one son, Roger Coverdell of Portland; five daughters, Mrs. Clara-Belle Stroup of Portland, Sister Mary Roger of Independence, Mrs. Delores L. Priest and Mrs. Marian Richardson, both of Baltimore, and Mrs. June Alexander of Tampa, two brothers, Vern of Grand Junction, and Parke of Kalispell, 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Cattermole Chapel in Winlock with the Rev. E. L. Frost officiating." Interment will be in the Toledo Cemetery

Wilma Frances Coverdell Newton BIRTH 4 Nov 1912 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, DEATH 13 Feb 1947 North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, BURIAL North Platte Cemetery North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, PLOT Lot-139-Section-E-Space-02 MEMORIAL ID 57731042.
"Wilma Frances Newton was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Nov. 4, 1912. She had been a resident of North Platte, Neb, for th past 10 years, during which time she attended the North Platte high school, graduating in 1932: and was a member ot tha First Christian Church. 8he was married to Everett Newton, July 18, 1932.
To this union were born four children: Elaine Frances, 11; Everett LaVerne 10, Donald Floyd, Kenton 8. She departed thi life on Feb. 13, 1947. at the age of 34.
Surviving members of her family include her husband and children; five sisters: Dolores Prieat and Marian in Nuremburg, Germany, June Alexander of North Platte, Bell 8tronp of Portland, Ore; Jud.. Sister, Mary Roger of Omaha; one brother, Roger Coverdell of Denvar, Colo. and father, G. F. Coverdell of Toledo, Wash. Her mother preceded her in death. Interment was made in the North Platte cemetery."


Ellen Katherine Coverdell BIRTH 9 Mar 1947 DEATH 9 Mar 1947 BURIAL North Platte Cemetery North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, PLOT Lot-65-Section-E-Space-02 MEMORIAL ID 52822327.

" Announcement is being made today of ths approaching marriage of Miss June Coverdell, of this city, to John Alexander, of Great Falls, Mont, formerly of North Platte. The wedding date has been set for December 17, and will take place in Great Falls. The bride-to-be is the daughter of G. F. Coverdell of Camby, Ore., who formerly lived here.
She was graduated from the North Platte high school with the class of 1934. During ths past few years she has been employed as stenographer in the office of Attorney James.
Mr. Alexander made North Platts his home for two years, until last August, he moved to Great Falls. During his stay in this city, he was employed by radio station KGNF. He was graduated from high school in Lake City, Minn., and later studied dramatics at ths University of Minnesota. The couple will make their home in Great Falls, where the bridegroom-to-be is employed by radio station KFBB. Miss Coverdell plans to leave North Platte about December 13."

June Coverdell Age 22 Marriage Date 17 Dec 1938 Marriage Place Great Falls, Montana, Father Grover Coverdell Mother Estella Bell Spouse John Gagliardo (Should be Alexander).

In 1950 North Platte, June Alexander is 34, managing a broadcast station, Jane E. Alexander 33 Wife, Jan M. Alexander 9 Son, and Jeff S. Alexander 6 Son.

In 1940 Christian County, Illinois, William Priest is 29, born in Nebraska, Delores Priest 29 Wife, and Marian Priest 7 Daughter. Marian is likely Delores' sister.

in 1940 Baltimore, Delores L. Priest is 38, Marion E. Priest 17 Daughter.

Dolores L. Priest of Chestertown died Tuesday October 10, 2000 in Chestertown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was 89 years of age. She was born on August 22, 1911 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, daughter of the late Grover and Martha Bell Coverdell. They moved to Baltimore in 1948. For 35 years she worked, as a civilian, in accounting, for the U.S. Army at Ft. Meade. She was a member of the Audubon Club of Kent County. She married William L. Priest in 1932. He died in 1995.
She is survived by her daughter, Marian Quick of Chestertown; a brother Roger Coverdell of Elk Grove, a sister, Sr. Anna Maria Coverdell of Fair Oaks, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held of Friday, October 13 at 10 a.m. in the Chestertown Baptist Church, Chestertown, where friends my call after 9 a.m. Burial will be in Christ W. Cemetery.


Sister Anna Maria Coverdell BIRTH 28 Jul 1920 DEATH 28 Mar 2016 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, BURIAL Resurrection Cemetery Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 160295852.
"Preceded in death by her parents G.F. and Martha Coverdell, 4 sisters and 1 brother.
She is survived by her Sisters of Mercy Community and her younger sister Marian Quick, nieces and nephews and friends."


MARION

Marion claimed 160 acres in section 1, 7N 54W in 1915.


April 1916 "Lola May, the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin P. Coverdell, died Wednesday morning at her parents' residence at Chelsea. Death was due to pneumonia. Funeral services will he held at the residence Friday afternoon."

"Lola, the young daughter and only child of Mr. and Mrs. P. £overdell, passed away from her earthly home early in the morning of Wednesday, March 29. Spasmodic croup was supposed to have been the cause of the little one’s death, and she only suffered scarcely a day. She was two years and eight months old.
The funeral services were not held until Friday, after the arrival of Mrs. Coverdell’s mother and a sister of Mr. Coverdell's, both coming from Kansas. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Coverdell from Atwood and this community in every way express a kind sympathy to the parents in the bereavement of the sunshine of their home."

"We desire to express our most sincere appreciation of the sympathy and kindness of the neighbors and friends during our great sorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Park Coverdell,
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Coverdell and son."

July 1923 Sterling "Mrs. H. A. Speth and sons returned to their home in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Coverdell, 602 Beattie street."

July 1924 Sterling " W. F. Coverdell has returned from an extended visit with friends and relatives in Missouri."

November 1916 "Vern Coverdell, bookkeeper at the Advocate oftice, will spend the weekend with friends in the Leroy country."

June 1919 " Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Coverdell gave a farewell dinner Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Park Covcrdell and little son Elwood, who are planning on leaving this week for Wyoming, where they have taken land. Those present were: Miss Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hollingshead and daughter Lena, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Coverdell and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Park Coverdell and son. A very good time was hnd by all and ice cream and cake was served."


June 1923 "Mr. and Mrs. Grover Coverdell and children, Mr. and Mrs. Parker Coverdell and children and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Coverdell and Mrs. Speth of Omaha, and children spent Sunday with Mrs. W. F. Coverdell."

VERN

March 1919 "Lieut. Vern Coverdell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Coverdell of Atwood, Logan county, has been cited for bravery and decorated with the Croix de Guerre, ‘and the cross of the Legion of Honor by the French government, according to information received by the boy’'s parents. The c\batlon sets forth that Coverdell, who is a lieutenant in the United States marines, bound up the wounds of three fellow officers before he made known the fact that he had himself been wounded. Lieutenant Coverdell was one 3{ the first boys'to leave Logan county after the United States entered the war."

Vern Austin Coverdell BIRTH 7 Nov 1897 Allendale, Worth County, Missouri, DEATH 6 Jun 1987 Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, PLOT Sec 172 Block 19 Row 4 Space 1-8 MEMORIAL ID 58160007.
"Vern Coverdell was born in Allendale, Missouri. He lived there for 4 years before moving to Kalispell, Montana for 4 years and then onto Clayton, Kansas. In 1909 he moved to Atwood, Colorado. He married Gertrude Kaiser 17 May 1921 in Brush, Colorado. They had 2 beautiful daughters. Vern served in the Marine Corps during World War l in France and Germany. He was wounded 3 times. One of the times was near St. Etienne, France 4 Oct 1918. He dressed his own wounds and those of three men near him while under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. He reorganized his platoon, strengthened his position and made a written report before allowing himself to be evacuated. This is documented in a letter from the Secretary of the Navy , Josephus Daniels for the President, 11 Nov 1920 in which he was presented the Navy Cross. He also received the Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart with 2 palms, Silver Star, WWl Army of Occupation Medal, the French Croix de Guerre and French Fourragerre. After the war, he worked for the Sterling Advocate and was Logan County Treasurer from 1925-1928.
He served in the Army during World War II, receiving the American Defense, Pacific-Asiatic Theater, WW II Victory and Japan Army of Occupation medals. During WWII he held various positions. In 1941 he went through the Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland. He was in Commanding Officer at several POW (internment) Camps , one being in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. In 1946 he was at Headquarters Okinawa Base Command and other parts of the Pacific the letters to his family at this time had a lot of history. Vern retired as a full colonel. From 1946 until his retirement in 1963, he worked for the Veteran's Administration Regional Office in Sterling and Grand Junction, Colorado. He was a man of integrity and fairness. Respected and loved by many. Richard Davis, a second cousin to Gertrude, and his wife Janet met one of the POW's years later. They established the connection as they discussed how he ended up in the US from Germany. This gentleman had nothing but respect for Vern."

Phyllis Gertrude Coverdell Smith, beloved wife, of Doyle George Smith, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2018, in Clinton, Utah. She was born on September 21, 1929, in Sterling, Colorado, to Vern Austin and Gertrude Paula (Kaiser) Coverdell. She grew up in Sterling, Colorado.
She and Doyle married September 3, 1950, in Denver, Colorado, and raised their family in Colorado. She graduated from the University of Colorado with her BS Degree as a Registered Nurse, then worked for numerous doctors in Longmont, Colorado.
Phyllis served in many church callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was an accomplished seamstress and loved to crochet and made special blankets, hats, and crafts for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Deborah K. (Bill) Blick, Pamela S. (Merrill) Smith, Lisa L. (Bill) Lewellen, Doyle M. (Diane) Smith, Kimberly A. (Scott) Hopfenbeck; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Barbara Ellen Naurath.
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