Amos Wolverton, Civil War Soldier
Co. F, 30th Mich Infantry
Coopersville Observer, September 24, 1920
Amos Wolverton was born in Steuben County, New York, May 10, 1847, and departed this life, September 17, 1920 at the age of seventy-three years, four months and seven days.
At the age of five years he came with his parents to Michigan, settling on a farm in Wright Township, where he resided until December, 1907, when he moved to Coopersville.
He was united in marriage to Jennie Basom August 2, 1874 and three sons were born to this union, the youngest dying in infancy.
He is survived by the widow and two sons, George, of Ionia County, Delbert of Wright Township; four grandchildren; one brother, Vinson Wolverton of Wright Township; one sister, Mrs. Myron Hastings of Grand Rapids, besides other relatives and a host of friends. He was recognized by all as a loving husband, a kind father and a good neighbor.
Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church Sunday afternoon, September 19, Rev. A. C. Parsons officiating. Burial in the Berlin Cemetery.
Amos Wolverton served in the 30th Michigan Infantry, Co. F during the Civil War.