The Peffley, Peffly, Pefley Families in America, A historical and genealogical record of the Peffley, Peffly and Pefley families from 1729-1938; Published in 1938, By May Miller Frost and Clarence Earl Frost

Call Number: R929.2 P375

1192 - REV. ANDREW JACKSON STOVER (son of No.1191) married:

1 - Jan. 28th, 1855, ABIGAIL HOFF, born Jan. 3rd, 1836, died Mar. 18th, 1920 (dau. of LEWIS and CATHERINE (Lesh) HOFF).
2 - May 7th, 1921, MRS. SARAH ROSANNA (Power) LeMASTER, born Mar. 14th, 1855 (dau. of HARRISON and DOCIA H. (Logan) POWER). Rev. Andrew organized eight churches of the Adventist faith in Oregon and Washington.
andrew J. STOVER

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Surname: STOVER, HOFF, HULL, LeMASTER

ELDER A. J. STOVER

A. J. Stover was born in Montgomery County, Indiana, Dec. 14, 1835; and died at Ridgefield, Wash, Jan. 7, 1929. He was a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Stover. At the age of thirteen he gave his hear to God, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, but separated from this denomination and later jointed the First-day Adventists. In 1855 he and Abigail Hoff were united in marriage. About a year later they moved to Iowa.

In 1860 Moses Hull gave a course of lectures near Brother Stover's home, and after hearing tow or three sermons on the Sabbath, he and his wife accepted the Seventh-day Adventist belief. He as baptized by elder J. H. Waggoner at Knoxville, Iowa, and moved to Sandyville, Iowa, where they could have church privileges. In 1869 they moved to Kansas and settled in Labette County.

Not long after this Elder Stover was called to the ministry and ordained, serving in different capacities in the Kansas conference. The failing health of his wife made it necessary to seek a change of climate, and they removed to Colorado. He was instrumental in raising up a number of churches in Colorado. In 1892 he and his wife moved to Oregon, locating at Grants Pass. In the Columbia district he organized eight churches. His wife died at Ridgefield, Wash., March 19, 1920. In 1921 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Sarah LeMaster, formerly of Pueblo, Colo.

After he was unable to continue in active labor, his heart was still in ministerial work, and much of the time during his illness he thought he was giving the message of salvation to audiences or officiating at communion services. The surviving relatives include his wife, one daughter, three sons, on brother, a step-sister, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

- Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, February 21, 1929, pg. 29

The Pefley connection is: Andrew is the son of Elizabeth Pefley (1808-1872).

Abigail (HOFF) STOVER

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Surname: STOVER, HOFF

Stover.-Abigail Hoff was born in Indiana, Jan. 2, 1836. She was married to A. J. Stover in 1855. They moved West and finally settled at Ridgefield, Wash., where she died March 19, 1920. Five of their eight children survive. The deceased accepted present truth in 1860, and fell asleep rejoicing in the blessed hope.

- Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, April 22, 1920, pg. 30

The Pefley connection is: Abigail is the wife of Andrew Stover, who is the son of Elizabeth Pefley (1808-1872).

Sarah Rose (POWER) STOVER

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Surname: STOVER, POWER, LeMASTER, NAGLE, CHALKER

Stover.-Sarah Rose Power was born Nov. 14,1855, in Illinois, and died at Walla Walla, Wash., Feb. 7, 1937. When seventeen years of age she accepted the third angel's message in the face of much opposition, and has been a loyal, faithful follower during all the succeeding years. In 1877 she was married to Joel E. LeMaster. She was left a widow in 1908. She was married to Elder A. J. Stover in 1921. Of her seven children, three remain to mourn her death, Mrs. Edna Nagle of Kansas, Mrs. George L. Chalker of College Place, Wash., and Archie A. LeMaster of Kansas. Funeral services were conducted by Elder L. E. Esteb, assisted by Elder L. A. Reynolds.

- North Pacific Union Gleaner, April 6, 1937, pg. 6

The Pefley connection is: Sarah is the 2nd wife of Andrew Stover, who is the son of Elizabeth Pefley (1808-1872).

Issue:

1st marriage:

1 - CLARA STOVER, b. 4-2-1856, died same day.
2 - MARY ELIZAETH STOVER, b. 4-26-1857, Warren Co., Ia.

Mary Elizabeth STOVER LOGAN

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Surname: STOVER, LOGAN, ADAMS, EDWARDS, SAMPLE

Logan.-Mary Elizabeth Stover was born at Indianolo, Iowa, April 26, 1957. She was a daughter of Elder A. J. Stover who was among the early pioneers in the Advent movement. On March 5, 1873 she was united in marriage to James M. Logan. To this union were born nine children: Belle ADAMS of Alberta, Canada, Sam Logan of Salem, Ore., Reece Logan of Spokane, Wash., George Logan of Baker, Ore., and Nellie Edwards, Laura Sample and Jess Logan of Falls City, Ore.

Sister Logan was a quiet, sincere Christian whose life was always an influence for good. Besides her nine children she leaves to mourn 60 grandchildren and great grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

She was borne to her last resting place by her four sons and two grandsons. The service was conducted by the writer (J. M. Comer), assisted by Elder Beasley.

- North Pacific Union Gleaner, November 27, 1947, pg. 6

The Pefley connection is: Mary Stover is the dau. of Andrew Stover, who is the son of Joseph Stover and Elizabeth Pefley (1808- 1872).

James M. LOGAN

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Surname: LOGAN, STOVER, SAMPLE, EDWARDS, BOOTS, ADAMS

Logan.-James M. Logan was born in Washington County, Tennessee, Feb. 19, 1843. He died Sept. 2, 1932. In 1862 he enlisted in the infantry of company number 49, Illinois. He served nearly three years being honorably discharged at the closs (sic) of the war. Soon after he took a homestead in Kansas. On March 6, 1873 he was married to Mary E. Stover, who survives him. To this union were born 9 children, eight of whom are still living. There are 30 grandchildren and 4 great granchildren. His children are S. H. Logan of Salem; J. H. Logan, R. J. Logan, Geo. W. Logan, Mrs. W. V. Sample, and Mrs. Nellie Edwards of Falls City; Mrs. Roy Boots of Washington; and Mrs. J. Q. ADAMS of Alberta, Canada. In 1896 he joined the Seventh-day Adventist church. He was a faithful member and awaits the return of the Life- giver.

- North Pacific Union Gleaner, September 13, 1932, pg. 7

The Pefley connection is: James's wife is the dau. of Andrew, who is the son of Elizabeth Pefley (1808-1872).
3 - LUCINDA C. STOVER, b. 4-20-1859, Warren Co., Iowa.
4 - MOSES E. STOVER, b. 10-16-1861. The following obituaries are from descendants of Moses:

Evelyn Mary CROOKS STOVER

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Surname: STOVER, CROOKS, WELLS

Stover-Evelyn Mary Crooks Stover was born Oct. 23, 1896 in Santa Ana, Calif., and passed away on Sept. 13, 1969, at the Kootenai Memorial hospital, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She was married to Clyde Stover in Rivers, Ga., on Dec. 8, 1915, and they spent most of their lives working at our institutions, she teaching most of the time in our church schools. It was in 1941 that they moved to the Northwest. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Clyde Stover, one daughter, Marie, and son-in-law, Dr. Ernest H. Wells, of Coeur d'Alene; three grandchildren: Douglas D. Wells, Loma Linda, Calif., Carolyn and Kathryn Wells of Coeur d'Alene; one great-grandson, three sisters and one brother.

- North Pacific Union Gleaner, November 11, 1969, pg. 14

The Pefley connection is: Evelyn's husband is the son of Moses Stover, who is the son of Andrew Stover, who is the son of Elizabeth Pefley (1808-1872).


Leonard A. STOVER

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Surname: STOVER, COSTERISAN

STOVER, Leonard A., age 88; born Aug. 16, 1904, in Colorado Springs, CO; died Sept. 6, 1992, in St. Johns, MI. He was a member of the Lansing (MI) Church.

Survivors include: a daughter, Bonnie Costerisan; 2 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted by Pastor Alger Keough, Wayne E. Olson and Steve Veres, and interment was in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Battle Creek, MI.

- Lake Union Herald, November 1992, pg. 29

The Pefley connection is: Leonard is the son of Moses, who is the son of Andrew Stover, who is the son of Elizabeth Pefley (1808- 1872).

Elsie B. STOVER

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Surname: STOVER, COSTERISAN

STOVER, Elsie B., 80, born June 22, 1908, in Knoxville, Tenn., died Feb. 5, 1989, in Lansing, Mich. She was a member of the Battle Creek, Mich., Tabernacle.

Survivors include her husband, Leonard; a daughter, Bonnie Costerisan; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted by Pastors Damir Kanacki and Richard Peterson, and interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington, Ill.

- Lake Union Herald, May 1989, pg. 31

The Pefley connection is: Elsie's husband is the son of Moses, who is the son of Andrew, who is the son of Elizabeth Pefley (1808- 1872).

The Following is an Obituary of son Raymond Stover's wife:

Nettie Lee STOVER

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Surname: STOVER, STENBERG

Stover-Mrs. Nettie Lee Stover was born June 25, 1903 at Red Oak, Ga., and passed away in surgery at the Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 25, 1964. Left to mourn are her husband, Raymond Stover; son, James D. Stover of Portland Sanitarium, Portland, Ore.; and daughter, Ann Stenberg of Hayward, Calif.

- North Pacific Union Gleaner, January 8, 1965, pg. 7

The Pefley connection is: Nettie's husband is the son of Moses, who is the son of Andrew Stover, who is the son of Elizabeth Pefley (1808-1872).

5 - JOSEPH STOVER, b. 8-24-1863, d. 4-22-1893, twin, never married.
6 - CAROLINE STOVER, b. 8-24-1863, d. 1866, twin.
7 - LEWIS H. STOVER, b. 2-19-1869, Warren Co., Iowa.

Lewis Hoff STOVER

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Surname: STOVER, OGDEN, LOGAN, McINTYRE, PEFLEY

Stover.-Lewis Hoff Stover was born in Sandyville, Warren County, Iowa, Feb. 19, 1869, and died in the Providence Hospital in Everett, Wash., Sept. 2, 1937, at the age of 68 years.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, a son, Charles, a daughter, Mrs. L. R. Ogden of Oak harbor, besides a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Logan of Falls City, Ore., and two brothers, Moses Stover of Orlando, Florida, and Christ Stover of Randall, Wash., and two grandchildren.

He was the son of Elder A. J. Stover, one of our pioneer ministers. His young manhood was spent in Colorado, later he came to Oregon where he was married to Maggie McIntyre. He was laid to rest in a quite little Cemetery on Whidby Island, awaiting the call of the Lifegiver.

- North Pacific Union Gleaner, October 12, 1937, pg. 7

The Pefley connection is: Lewis is the son of Andrew J. Stover who is the son of Joseph Stover and Elizabeth Pefley (1808-1872).
8 - CHARLES STOVER.