William
Sylvester Covell was born in Pleasant Township on May 16, 1850. He
received his early education in the common schools of Pleasant and
Scott Townships. As a young man he was permitted to attend the
Academy at Angola, Indiana, where he took a course in teachers
training, after which he was a successful school teacher for several
terms.
He was
united in marriage to Maria Elizabeth Crawford, also a successful
school teacher of Scott Township, on October 10, 1875. To this
union, six children were born. After the marriage of William S. and
Maria E. Covell, thy made their home with William’s father, Lyman G.
Covell, and his wife on the old farm in Scott Township.
William
S. Covell was a successful farmer and served his township as trustee
at least two terms. He also served as Justice of the Peace and Road
Supervisor. He passed away at the old farm home on March 22, 1909 at
the age of 58 years, 10 months and 6 days. He is buried in Jones
Cemetery in Scott Township, in the neighborhood where he spent most
of his life. He was a kind father and a loving husband always proud
of his family and always having their interest at heart. William
Sylvester was united in marriage to Maria E. Crawford of Scott
Township, on October 10, 1875.
