the aylor family
the original settlers:
john michael & eleanor knipe norris aylor.
they came to table rock in 1887.
eleanor & John with john's sister Hanna bowen
Marian Day Goodenkauf shared this photo with Pam Kramer, and in 2019 Pam shared it with us. Here are Eleanor, John's sister Hannah Bowen, and John.
Editor's note: Looks like the Aylors liked the same photographer as some others!
Pam provides some context:
Eleanor Knipe (Norris) Aylor Born June 20, 1832 in Harrison County, Ohio Died February 24, 1914 in Table Rock, Nebraska John Michael Aylor Born October 13, 1828 in Augusta County, Virginia Died December 24, 1914 in Table Rock, Nebraska John & Eleanor were married in Union County, Ohio in about 1850. Read more about Hannah at the bottom of this page. |
john & eleanor and family
Here is almost the whole crew -- John M. & Eleanor and their children. Pam notes that one child is missing. The oldest son, James Henry Aylor, married and stayed in Iowa when the family came from there to Nebraska. John & Eleanor had 11 children altogether 6 boys and five girls; two boys died in infancy.
just john m. & eleanor
Here are John M. and Eleanor, presumably in their yard. This photo, too, was shared by Pam Kramer, who had originally gotten it from Marian Day Goodenkauf.
their children
james henry
(1851-1922)
MARRIED ELIZABETH PENDER
georgia ann AYLOR
(1858-1931)
MARRIED MILTON H. IRWIN
olive m. AYLOR
1861-1941)
MARRIED TOM MCINTOSH
zella belle AYLOR
(1863-1948)
MARRIED JOHN COVAULT
ella marie mort
(1865-1953)
MARRIED WM. DALLAS MORT
mary effa (effie) AYLOR
(1867-1918)
m. silas bowen, 2m. cass davis john luther aylor
(DIED IN THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC)
john luther AYLOR
(1870-1963)
MARRIED LILLIE HARMAN
charles william (Will) AYLOR
(1873-1935)
MARRIED WILMA HEYWOOD
alvah norris aylor
(1876-1960)
married pauline hunzeker, 2,. lucy shaller
2 sons DIED IN INFANCY
john m. & eleanor's daughter zella belle
married john covault
Here are John & Zella with their family. Photo 6977, shared by Pam Kramer. Based on a portrait below, it appears that Lucy & Lizzie are to either side of their parents, and sons Cad and John are to the left and right.
john & zella aylor covault & children
In this photo shared by Brad Bowen, John & Zella pose with their four children. Front left is Elizabeth Covault Morris, then Lucy Covault Mertes, John Covault, Jr., (Brad's grandpa), and Clarence (Cad) Covault. Photo 3968.
john & zella's daughter lizzie COVAULT MORRIS
john & zella's daughter lucy covault mertes
john & zella's son cad:
john & zella's son john, jr.
a few at the christian church
Lillian Bowen wrote some names on the back of this picture at the Christian Church taken circa 1928-9.
In the front row is Zella's husband John Covault, Sr., followed by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sherman, then Zella & John Sr.'s son John Covault, Jr., & John, Jr.,'s daughter Lillian. The first 2 boys with bow ties – Delmar and Wayne Covault. The three ladies at the end of front row are Veda, Zella Aylor Covault, and Bessie Covault. Richard Covault is behind Veda and Zella. Preacher back of Veda – E. M. Pardee. Photo 3935, shared by Brad Bowen.
In the front row is Zella's husband John Covault, Sr., followed by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sherman, then Zella & John Sr.'s son John Covault, Jr., & John, Jr.,'s daughter Lillian. The first 2 boys with bow ties – Delmar and Wayne Covault. The three ladies at the end of front row are Veda, Zella Aylor Covault, and Bessie Covault. Richard Covault is behind Veda and Zella. Preacher back of Veda – E. M. Pardee. Photo 3935, shared by Brad Bowen.
john M. & eleanor's son john luther
married lillie harman aylor
photo of john l., lillie, & daughters mary and alma
John L. (1870-1963) and Lillie (1872-1953) with daughters Mary Aylor Gilbert (1895-1975) and Alma. This picture was shared by Ronnie Gilbert. It does not identify which is Mary and which is Alma, but based on later pictures, the one in the back is probably Mary, the one in front Alma.
john luther aylor's obituary |
lillie aylor's obituary |
Table Rock Argus, Jul. 4, 1963.
OBITUARY- JOHN LUTHER AYLOR John Luther Aylor, 93, died June 26, 1963 at the Humboldt Hospital. Funeral services were held at the Table Rock Christian Church, Saturday June 29, conducted by the Rev. Ward Merritt of Humboldt and assisted by the Rev. Harvey Richardson, pastor of the Table Rock Christian Church. Burial was made in the Table Rock cemetery. Mr. Aylor was born April 2, 1870 in Keosauque, Iowa. He was a son of John M. and Martha Eleanor Aylor. At the age of 18 years he moved to Table Rock. In 1892 he was married to Miss Lillie Mae Harman at Pawnee City. Mrs. Aylor died February 21, 1963. Mr. Aylor was engaged in farming until retiring a number of years ago. Mr. Aylor is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edgar (Mary) Gilbert, Table Rock, and Mrs. Merle (Alma) Cook, Denver, Colo. There are also 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great=great-grandchildren. Mr. Aylor was the last member of his family, four sisters, and three brothers having all preceded him in death. Pallbearers were Orval Johnson, Harry Wilcox, Will Alderman, Marvin Kent, Howard Herrick and Harold Smith. Flowers were in charge of Mrs. Verda Howell, Mrs. Gleora Covault, and Mrs. Lillian Bowen. |
Table Rock Argus, Feb. 26, 1953.
MRS. JOHN AYLOR PASSES AWAY AT HUMBOLDT HOSPITAL, SATURDAY. The community was saddened by the death of Mrs. John Aylor, Saturday in the Humboldt Hospital, where she had been confined since January 5th. She had suffered a stroke following an operation, and her condition became serious a few days before her passing. Funeral services were held in the Christian Church Monday afternoon, with the Rev. B. F. Parnell in charge of the service. Interment was made in the Table Rock cemetery. Pallbearers included Jay Mehlin, Harry Wilcox, Harold Smith, Jerry Dvorak, Marvin Kent, and William Alderman. Flower were in charge of Mrs. Cleo Deubelbeiss and Mrs. Laura Day. Music included duet selections by Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bonham, accompanied by Mrs. C. W. Covault. OBITUARY- Lillie May Harman Aylor, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Harman, was born June 18, 1872, in Van Buren County, Iowa. At the age of nine she came to Nebraska City with her parents, where they lived for two years, they then moved to Pawnee County and settled in the Clear Creek neighborhood. In 1892 she was united in marriage to John L. Aylor. To this union two daughters were born, Mrs. Alma Cook of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Mary Gilbert of Table Rock. They lived in the Clear Creek neighborhood until 1903, when they moved to a farm 3 1/2 miles northwest of Table Rock. In 1935 they moved to their present home in Table Rock. Mrs. Aylor passed away February 21, 1953 in the Humboldt Hospital after a severe illness which began January 5 of this year. She is survived by her husband, John Aylor, and two daughters, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews and friends. Mrs. Aylor was industrious, an immaculate house-keeper and a very commendable helpmate to her good husband. She was a loving mother, always desiring the best for her children and other loved ones. The concern and care given her by her loved ones in her last illness indicted she had meant much to them. Her memory remains to bless all who knew her. She was a member of the Table Rock Christian Church. |
jOHN l. & lILLIE'S DAUGHTER mary aylor gilbert's obituary |
JOHN L. & LILLIE'S DAUGHTER
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TABLE ROCK ARGUS, May 1, 1975.
OBITUARY- MARY AYLOR GILBERT Mary Aylor Gilbert passed away April 24th, 1975 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln at the age of 79 years, 7 months. She was born September 25, 1895 in Table Rock to John and Lillie Harmon Aylor. She attended school at Pleasant Valley and Wood Hill. May 28, 1914 she was united in marriage to Edgar L. Gilbert. Four sons and one daughter were born to this union: George, Kenneth, Dwain all of Table Rock, Elmer of Lyons, Colo., Mrs. Elmer (Dorothy) Penkava of Table Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister. She is survived by her husband, Edgar, all four sons and daughter, 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Services were held Sunday, April 27, 1975 in the Christian Church with Randy Gilmore and Rev. Ward Merritt officiating. Ardyce Freeman sang "In the Garden" and "Old Rugged Cross" accompanied by Mrs. Alvah Covault. Pallbearers were grandsons, Ron Gilbert, Larry Gilbert, Alan and Lynn Gilbert, Dale Oehm and Lynn Binder. Honorary pallbearers were Ricky Penkava, Lyle Hess and Hon Senft. Interment was in the Table Rock Cemetery. |
Alma's obituary has not yet been found.
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john m. & eleanor aylor's son
alvah norris aylor
alvah & lucy's son alvah aylor, jr.
more
Photo 3936. This is the Ladies Aide Society of the Christian Church circa 1928-29, and you will note a couple of members of the extended Aylor family: ___Covault & Jean, Cora Jensen, Essie Wright & Pearl, Mary Gilbert & Dwain, Laura Day & Marian, Carrie Johnson & Donald, _______, & Bessie Covault. In front are: Bernice Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, and Lillian Covault.
john m. aylor's sister
hanna aylor bowen

Since John & Eleanor thought enough of Hannah to have their picture taken with her, here is some more information about her. Hannah, too, came to Table Rock. She married Luther Bowen. Their oldest son Silas married John & Eleanor's daughter Mary Effie.
Hannah's obituary in the March 14, 1912 Table Rock Argus as reprinted from the Wymore Arbor State newspaper:
DEATH
Mrs. Hannah Bowen who for many years was a resident of Table Rock vicinity where her children were born and raised, died at the home of her son, Luther Bowen, in Wymore, on Sunday afternoon, from ailments incident of old age. the remains were brought here and buried beside those of her husband in Table Rock cemetery, the funeral services being held in the Christian church at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. Gates pastor of the M. E. Church at Wymore, being attended by all her sons who are living and many other friends and relatives.
OBITUARY-
Hannah Aylor was born in Richland county, Ohio, June 29, 1834 and died at the home of her son in Wymore, Neb., March 10, 1912, aged 77 years, 9 months and 10 days. She moved with her parents to Iowa in 1851, where they settled on a farm in Appanoose county.
On the 12th of October, 1854 she was married to L. C. Bowen.
To this union ten children, four girls and six boys were born, seven children and the husband preceded her in death.
In the autumn of 1884 she moved with her family to Nebraska where she has since resided. Her last years being spent at the home of her youngest son L. N. Bowen of Wymore, where she was the adored object of the little ones whose companionship she enjoyed to the fullest.
She united with the Christian church in the early years of her life and remained a faithful and consistent member to the end.
In her life she knew a great deal of sorrow, but she made this a stepping stone to a higher life and closer communion with God.
She was always ready to lend a helping hand where ever she was needed, often going beyond her strength, but never complaining.
Everything that loving care and medical skill could do was done for her.
But the debility of age had fastened on her with a relentless grip, and was calling her home where pain and sorrow shall be no more.
She leaves to mourn her loss two brothers and three sons, George E. of Brock, Rufus D. of Steinauer and Luther N. of Wymore, besides ten grandchildren by whom she will be greatly missed.
Truly a just woman has gone to her reward.
The remains were taken to Table Rock, her former home, Tuesday where the funeral was held and interment made.
Hannah's obituary in the March 14, 1912 Table Rock Argus as reprinted from the Wymore Arbor State newspaper:
DEATH
Mrs. Hannah Bowen who for many years was a resident of Table Rock vicinity where her children were born and raised, died at the home of her son, Luther Bowen, in Wymore, on Sunday afternoon, from ailments incident of old age. the remains were brought here and buried beside those of her husband in Table Rock cemetery, the funeral services being held in the Christian church at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. Gates pastor of the M. E. Church at Wymore, being attended by all her sons who are living and many other friends and relatives.
OBITUARY-
Hannah Aylor was born in Richland county, Ohio, June 29, 1834 and died at the home of her son in Wymore, Neb., March 10, 1912, aged 77 years, 9 months and 10 days. She moved with her parents to Iowa in 1851, where they settled on a farm in Appanoose county.
On the 12th of October, 1854 she was married to L. C. Bowen.
To this union ten children, four girls and six boys were born, seven children and the husband preceded her in death.
In the autumn of 1884 she moved with her family to Nebraska where she has since resided. Her last years being spent at the home of her youngest son L. N. Bowen of Wymore, where she was the adored object of the little ones whose companionship she enjoyed to the fullest.
She united with the Christian church in the early years of her life and remained a faithful and consistent member to the end.
In her life she knew a great deal of sorrow, but she made this a stepping stone to a higher life and closer communion with God.
She was always ready to lend a helping hand where ever she was needed, often going beyond her strength, but never complaining.
Everything that loving care and medical skill could do was done for her.
But the debility of age had fastened on her with a relentless grip, and was calling her home where pain and sorrow shall be no more.
She leaves to mourn her loss two brothers and three sons, George E. of Brock, Rufus D. of Steinauer and Luther N. of Wymore, besides ten grandchildren by whom she will be greatly missed.
Truly a just woman has gone to her reward.
The remains were taken to Table Rock, her former home, Tuesday where the funeral was held and interment made.