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John J. and Loona R. (Maddox) Pevler, 1N 45W



In 1850 Lawrence County, Indiana, Christopher Peeveler is 40, Annie Peeveler 40, Datha Peeveler 17, Frank Peeveler 15, John Peeveler 13 born in North Carolina, Lafayette Peeveler 11, Martin V. B. Peeveler 9, and Christopher Peeveler 1.


JOHN AND ORANA

John Pevelear and Orana Mattocks married on 17 Sep 1855 in Lawrence County, Indiana.

In 1880 McLean County, Illinois, John "Peavler" is 43, Oney Peavler 43 Wife, J. John Peavler 19 Son, M. Thomas Peavler 14 Son, A. Malissa Peavler 12 Daughter, Essabelle Peavler 10 Daughter, O. Charles Peavler 9 Son, W. Amos Peavler 7 Son, E. Rosa Peavler 4 Daughter, F. Allice Peavler 3 Daughter, and J. Andrew Peavler 6/12 Son.

November 1889 Holyoke, Colorado "Messrs. Cornwell and Pevler have moved to Wray."

October 29, 1898 "Wat. Pevler is the proud father of an eight pound boy that arrived Tuesday. "

December 1898 Vernon items crop report
John Pevler, Wheat, 527 bu.,
Wm. Pevler, Wheat, 608 bu., Chas Diss, Wheat, 1000 bu.,

JOHN

John J. Pevler proved up a quarter in 6, 1S 44W in 1899.

September 1900 " Lafe Pevler, brother of John, and his son John and nephew, Roe, arrived from Leroy, I11., Thursday for a visit and to look for a location."

Loona R. Maddox Pevler BIRTH 14 Feb 1837 Indiana, DEATH 13 May 1904 BURIAL Glendale Cemetery Vernon, Yuma County, Colorado, PLOT 8W MEMORIAL ID 47659539.

John J. Pevler BIRTH 21 Apr 1837 Kentucky, DEATH 11 Feb 1909 BURIAL Glendale Cemetery Vernon, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 47659495.

February 12, 1909 "John Pevler of Vernon died Wednesday, Feb 10th. The funeral services were held today."

ROSE

Rosetta Peveler and Herschel Hutton married on 1 Oct 1890 in Yuma, Colorado.


ALICE

Alice F. Peevler Age: 16, and Nelson Hutton married on 18 Mar 1894 Marriage Place: Vernon, Denver, Colorado.



WILLIAM

William F. Pevler proved up a quarter in 12, 1S 45W in 1898.

William F. Pevlar Rebecca Jane Peavler Brittin 1859–1949 John Peavler 1861–1946 Mary Elizabeth Peavler Brittin 1862–1947 Malissa A Peavler Sigler 1865–1951 Thomas M Peavler 1867–1944 Nancy I. Peavler Burkett 1870–1937
Amos proved up a quarter in 35, 1N 45W in 1900.

Oscar Charles Pevler 1872–1958



1949

Delbert “Jack” Peavler BIRTH 15 Mar 1906 Vernon, Yuma County, Colorado, DEATH 12 Jun 1979 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, BURIAL Yuma Cemetery Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 11447817.
Alice Frances Hutton 1877–1960 Andrew Jackson Peavler 1879–1970

In 1930 Eckley precinct, Andrew Peavler 49 is farming, born in Illinois, Sylvia Peavler 40 Wife, Elmer Barrett 16 Son, and Rolla Barrett 13 Son.

Sylvia had been in Eckley precinct in 1920, with father Abraham L. Rarabaugh 58. Roy Rarabaugh is 23 Son, Sylvia Barrett 31 Daughter, Gleene Barrett 11 Granddaughter, Elmer Barrett 6 Grandson, Raleigh Barrett 2 Grandson, and Rebecca Rarabaugh 92 Mother.

March 1928 "Mrs. C. V. Hall went up to Wray, Saturday, to visit with her sister, Mrs. Seth Barrett, who recently returned from a Denver hospitai, where she underwent a major operation. She is recovering, but her progress is very slow. Mrs. Hall returned Tuesday.
—Benkelman Post."

November 1926 "My wife, Sylvia Selby, having left my bed and board. I will not be responsible for any debts she may contract, nor for any other contracts she may enter into. This notice to lie in force and effect from this date. Dated nt Wray, Colorado, this 10th day of November, A. D. 1926. WILLIAM S. SELBY"

June 1928 "Miss Gelena Barrett of Wray and Mr. Cecil Workman of Yuma were married in Wray early Sunday morning by Rev. A. M. Carpenter. They were attended by Miss Isabel Pickett of Wray and William Castor. They plan to make their home in Yuma.
Mrs. Workman was a member of this spring's graduating class of the local high school and is popular with a large circle of the younger people of Wray. She is a daughter of Mrs. Sylvia Selby. The many friends of the happy couple are extending them congratulations."

October 1970 Yuma "Mrs. Cecil Workman visited from Friday until Monday with her mother, Mrs. Sylvia Olsen, in Minitare, Nebraska."

Gleene E. Workman BIRTH 1909 DEATH 1976 BURIAL Yuma Cemetery Yuma, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 11447801.
Surviving are her husband, Cecil, daughter Joan Gingles and family, Yuma, daughter, Derry White and husband, Don, and family, Augora; daughter Audrey Woods and husband, Jim and familly of Springfield, Oregon; mother Sylvia Olson of Minatare, Nebraska; brother, Elmer Barrett and family, Scottsbuluff, Nebraska."
September 6, 1928 "Andy Peavler, well known farmer residing north of Eckley, and Mrs. Sylvia Barrett of Wray, surprised their friends on Monday of last week when, they were quietly married at Akron. Mr. and Mrs. Peavler will reside on the groom’s farm north of Eckley. Both the bride and groom are well known in this locality. Mr. Peavler is one of the old settlers of Yuma county, having lived during the pioneer days on a ranch some 15 miles southwest of Wray near the old C-12 ranch. The Rattler extends Mr. and Mrs. Peavler congratulations and good wishes.."

Andrew J. Peavler Divorce Date: 25 Jan 1935 Divorce Place: Yuma, Colorado, Spouse: Sylvia L. Peavler.

In 1940 Gem County, Idaho, A. J. "Pearler" is a laborer, 60, Mable Pearler 41 Wife. Both had been in Colorado in 1935.


Andrew Jackson Peavler BIRTH 4 Dec 1879 Illinois, DEATH 3 Jun 1970 BURIAL Emmett Cemetery Emmett, Gem County, Idaho, MEMORIAL ID 108593963.

His wife Mabel V. Van Horn Peavler BIRTH 5 Aug 1898 DEATH 24 Jun 1963 BURIAL Emmett Cemetery Emmett, Gem County, Idaho, MEMORIAL ID 108594005.
"Mrs. Mabel Violet Peavler, 64, died unexpectedly at her home Monday. She was born Aug. 5, 1898, near Eckley, Colo. She was married to Andrew J. Peavler on Oct. 12, 1935, Eads, Colo. Coming to Emmett in 1936, she has since resided here.
Surviving besides her husband is one brother, Charles Van Horn of Eckley, Colo. Services are pending at the Beatty Chapel in Emmett."



FRANK



THOMAS

Thomas proved up a quarter in section 2, 1S 45W in 1901.

ANDREW

Andrew J. Pevler proved up a quarter in 10, 1S 45W in 1908.

March 1909 "Andrew Pevler has sold his farm and after his public sale next Monday will leave for an extended visit in Kansas, Illinois and Indiana. He will spend the summer, at least, on this trip, and will see what other places has to offer as compared with eastern Colorado."

December 1911 "Andy Pevler and his niece, Miss Mazie Runion, of north of Eckley were in Wray over last Thursday night."

In 1914 Andrew J. Pevler of Eckley was a witness for the claim of Mazie B. Runyon for land in 26, 3N 46W.

March 1925 Wray "Andrew Pevler, old timer north of Ecklcy, was doing business and greeting friends in Wray Tuesday. Andy does not get down this way very often, but has many friends to visit with here when he does come."

JACK

March 1946 " A surprise birthday dinner was given by Mrs. Jack Peavler Sunday at the Peavler home honoring her mother, Mrs. Art McCasland and her husband, Jack Peavler, on their birthdays. There were 41 guests present including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Peavler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fisher and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blacker and Claude, Mr. and Mrs. Art McCasland, Mr. and Mrs. Claude McCasland, Mr. and Mrs. Earl McCasland and family, Mr. and Mrs. Doral McCasland and baby, and Mr. and Mrs. Lorrain McCasland and family.
A delicious dinner was enjoyed by everyone present, who departed at a late hour wishing Mrs. McCasland and Mr. Peavler many more happy birthdays."

June 1947 "Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peavler and family and Mrs. Peavler’s son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Bob Funk and baby of Denver were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Art McCasland near Yuma."

January 1948 "Mrs. Art McCasland was a passenger to Holdrege on the early train Monday, called there by the srious illness of her brother, who passed away the latter part of the week."

January 1952 Eckley items " Bill Neitz and Tiny Spelts have rented the Jack Peavler garage building here and are open for business for general garage work and car wrecking."


Artie Elbern McCasland was born August 10, 1883 in Smith County, Kansas, dying in Yuma March 17, 1961.
He married Josie Watson in 1906, having a daughter Velma. Josie died in the 1918 influenza epidemic.
He came to Yuma, marrying Lizzie Ferguson Sept 8, 1923. He was survived by his wife Lizzie, daughter Velma Decker of Denver, stepdaughters Mrs. Vada Peavler of Denver and Mrs. Valjean Peavler of Derby.

1996

Delbert Peavler and Vada Funk married in Sterling, Colorado on May 11, 1929.

In 1940 Sterling, Delbert "Peauler" is a carpentr helper, 34, Vada M. Peauler 30 Wife. Delbert H. Peauler 10 Son, Joyce M. Peauler 6 Daughter, and Gerald K. Peauler 4 Son.

Delbert "Jack" Peavler was born March 15, 1906 at Vernon and died June 12, 1979 in Denver He married Vada Ferguson Funk at Sterling on May 11, 1929. His children were Delbert H. Peavler of Earp, California, Joyce M. Rice of Aurora, and Gerald K. Peavler of Elizabeth, sisters Edith Blacker and Vennie Kershaw.


LEONARD

In 1930 McCook, Nebraska, Leonard C. Pevler 27 is a laborer in a fruit house, Zegla B, Pevler 24 Wifem Beulahbell B, Pevler 5 Daughterm Eugene C, Pevler 3 Son, and Bert L. Perry 31 Brother-in-law.

In 1950 Sterling, Colorado, Leonard Peveler is an elevator worker, 47, Eileen Peveler 43 Wife, and Monty Peveler 18 Son.

Leonard Pevler BIRTH 1903 DEATH 1985 BURIAL Sunset Memorial Gardens Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, PLOT Christus Garden Lot 25 MEMORIAL ID 47131200.

Aileen Dolan Pevler BIRTH 8 Jan 1906 Nebraska, DEATH 11 Jan 2001 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, BURIAL Sunset Memorial Gardens Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, PLOT Christus Garden Lot 25 MEMORIAL ID 47131209.

March 27, 1958 Red Cloud, Nebraska "Zeela B, youngest daughtcr of Creed and Annie Perry, was born in Smith County, Kansas on June 29, 1906, and passed away at the Colorado General Hospital in Denver March 14, 1958. When she was five years of age she moved with her parents tc Yuma County Colorado where she attended country school and later attended high school in Red Cloud, Nebr. for a while.
She was married to Leonard Pevler of Sterling, Colo., where they made their home for several years. Then Zeela and children moved to Denver, where she was employed at Kresge's store, the Kaiser plant, then went to work for the Mountain States Telephone company, and the Westwood Ex.
To know Zeela was to love her. She took sick in 1952 and all that ) medical cars and loving hands cculd do was to no avail. She was a patient sufferer, never complaining, and keeping her happy disposition until she became unconscious about a week before her death.
She was married to Mapison Garrick in Ely, Nev., who has been a most faithful and loving husband. They lived in Utah several years, then moved to Denver, Colo., for awhile then moved to Central City, Colo., where their home is now. She was a member of the Latter Day Saint Church Zeela was preceded in death by her father, mother, sister Beulah, brother Bert and grandson Danny Ambrosia. She leaves to mourn her passing, besides her husband Morrison Garrick, three children, Eugene Pevler of Derby, Colo., Bea D. Ambrosia of Denver, Colo., and Glenddar Garrick of Central City, Colo.: Also six grandsons and two granddaughters two sisters, Mrs. Lettie Miksch of Red Cloud, Nebr., and Mrs. Eula Prill of Denver, Colo., a sister-in-law Mrs. Ruth Perry of Garden City Kansas. She is also survived by four step-children; Mrs. Donna Garrett of El Segundo, Calif., Berner Garrick of Woodland Hills, Calif., Eldred Garrick of Salt Lake City, Utah, and 113m Garrick of Provo, Utah, also six step-grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of friends. "
Zeela Belle Perry Garrick BIRTH 29 Sep 1906 DEATH 14 Mar 1958 BURIAL Olinger Highland Mortuary and Cemetery Thornton, Adams County, Colorado, PLOT Garden of Good Shepherd MEMORIAL ID 43126011.

JAMES

In 1915 witnesses for the claim of James E. Murphy for land in 3N 46W were Andrew J. Pevler, Clinton W. McCafferty, Frederick M. Tiffany, and Harold I. Frantz, all of Eckley.

CHARLES
Oscar Pevler proved up a quarter in sections 2 and 11, 1S 45W in 1913, and another in 2 in 1915.

December 1932 " Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blacker entertained at Christmas dinner Sunday the following: Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Blacker, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Blacker and family, Mr. and Mrs Fred Blacker and son Glen, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rice and daughter and son, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Pevler and granddaughters Leona and Beulah, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pevler and son Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reavis and baby daughters Letha and Fleeta, and Mrs. Gus Peterson and family, Mrs. Ralph Sigwing and family, and Tom Hatch. There were 47 in all. Everyone enjoyed a fine dinner of turkey, duck and chicken. All had a very pleasant time and it was a late hour when all departed for their respective homes."

November 1942 "Corrilla Isebel Pevler, daughter of Lafe and Martha Pevler, was bo in in Lynn County, Missouri, on April 24, 1873, and passed away at her home in Wray, on Sunday afternoon, November 22, at the age of 66 years, six months and twenty-eight days. She grew to young womanhood in Missouri. On October 8, 1892, she was united in marriage to Oscar Pevler at Bloomington, Illinois. They came to Colorado to make their home in January 1906. They lived on a homestead fourteen miles southwest of Wray, until a few years ago, at which time they moved to Wray to make their home. To this union, nine children were j bom —one daughter, Edna Mae Lucas, preceding her mother in death on October 8, 1937, at Kansas City, Missouri. Those who mourn are her husband, Oscar Pevler and the following children Mrs. Eva Starling, Eckley; Mrs. Ella Sigwing. Wray; Mrs. Edith Blacker, Wray ; Mrs. Vennie Reavis, Denver; Chase of Attumwa, Iowa; Leonard of Sterling; Delbert of Denver; and Walter of Loveland. Theer are also thirty grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two sisters, three brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were heid at the Hitchcock Mortuary Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. William Brown. Interment was at Glendale Cemetery, Vernon."

November 20, 1958 "Charles Oscar Pevler, son of Loona and John Pevler, was born March 30, 1871, at LeRoy, I11., and died November 14 at Denver General hospital in Denver at the age of 87 years , seven months and fifteen days. Funeral services for Mr. Pevler were held at the Lockwood Mortuary in Wray Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Robert Bill. Interment was at Glendale cemetery at Vernon Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Pevler grew to manhood in Illinois and on October 8, 1892, he was married to Corilla Isabelle Peavler at Bloomington, I11. In January of 1906 they came to Colorado to make their home on a homestead fourteen miles southeast of Wray. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Pevler Two daughters, Edna Mae Lucas and Eva Starling, preceded their father in death. After the death of his wife, on November 22, 1942, he made his home with his children.
Survivors are his children, Ella Williams of Denver, Edith Blacker of Wray, Virinie Reavis of Denver, Chase Pevler of Blakesburg, Iowa, Lenard Pevler of Sterling, Delbert Pevler of Denver and Walter Pevler of Greeley; thirty grandchildren; sixty-eight great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; one sister, Alice Hutton of Pasadena, Calif., and one brother, Andrew Pevler of New Plymouth, Idaho."

Castle Rock "Ray Blacker, of Castle Cleaners, went to Wray, Colo., to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Oscar B. Pevler, who died following a very short illness. Pevler was raised in Indiana and Iowa but spent most of his life, since 1906, in the Wray area where he farmed. Burial was at Vernon, Colo., about 10 miles south and 4 miles west of Wray."
Oscar Charles Pevler BIRTH 30 Mar 1872 Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, DEATH 14 Nov 1958 Denver, Colorado, BURIAL Glendale Cemetery Vernon, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 11448417
CHASE

Ocrober 1957 "Bertha Mae Pevler, daughter of David and Clara Thomas, was born September 30, 1900, at Wray and died at the Colorado State hospital, at Pueblo, September 28, 1957, at the age of 56 years, 11 months and 28 days. Her death followed a short illness from a heart condition. She had been a patient at the State Hospital for thirty-two years. Her marriage to Chase W. Pevler took place in Wray on November 8, 1919. They became the parents of two girls. Mrs. Pevler is survived by her children, Mrs. Beulah Bruhn of Unionville, Iowa, and Leona Harr of Albia, Iowa, and ten grandchildren. Her mother and father preceded her in death.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete when the information of Mrs. Pevler's death was received, but burial will be in the Blakesburg cemetery at Blakesburg, lowa.


March 1957 Eckley "Donald Coffman of Breckenridge, Tex., came to visit his parents and sister, Millie Pevler, and family. He left Sunday morning to go back to his work.."

July 4, 1963 Pleasant Valley items "Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Mabel Van Horn Pevler, who passed away at Emmet Idaho.. well known to this community."

1954 "Mrs. Millie Pevler arrived here, called by the death of Frank Pevler."

November 1970 "Navy Seaman Apprentice Terry L. Pevler, son of Mrs. Millie Pevler of Eckley, graduated from basic training and was ordered to report to the USS T.E. Chandler at Long Beach."

July 1955 "Guests recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Workman, were relatives of Mrs. Workman. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rorabaugh of Juntura, Oregon, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pevler of Emmet, Idaho. They also visited a sister, Mrs. Andrew Olson of Minature, Nebraska."

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