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Family HistoryFamily History - Clifford LeRoy Overby


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Clifford LeRoy Overby and 33 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Clifford LeRoy Overby,1 born 1911 in North Dakota (parents not determined);1, 2 died 24 January 1959 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.1 Clifford married Harriet Claire Moreau (born 24 January 1919 in Minnesota, the daughter of Paul Joseph Moreau and Maude Jane Kaufman;2, 3, 4, 5 Harriet died 13 July 1978 in Pope County, Minnesota3). Clifford and Harriet are buried in Calvary Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.1, 3

+2i. Sandra Louise Overby, born 20 September 1940 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota; died 13 March 2023 in Dilworth, Clay County, Minnesota. Married Gary Howard Molstre.
+3ii. Larry James Overby, born 20 July 1942 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Susan Faye Dingwall.
+4iii. Robert Wayne Overby, born 7 January 1944 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; died 4 October 2014 in Cannon Falls, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Married Karen Eileen Christenson.
+5iv. Steven Leroy Overby, born 14 September 1950 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married (1) Shelley Ann Swenson Married (2) Robin Ann Ritter.
 6v. Paul Reed Overby, born 14 November 1954 in Pope County, Minnesota.6

  1. Find a Grave (website). Calvary Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Clifford LeRoy Overby, born: 1911 in Minnesota; died: 24 January 1959 in Hennepin County, Minnesota (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Pope County, Glenwood, E.D. 61-9-A, Sheet No. 81A, Harriet Overby, 21, Minnesota, chambermaid, hotel; Clifford Overby, 28, North Dakota, nite clerk, hotel [both are employees in the Sam Parker House hotel].
  3. Find a Grave (website). Calvary Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Harriet Claire Moreau Overby, born: 24 January 1919 in Minnesota; died: 13 July 1978 in Pope County, Minnesota (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and husband).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Minnesota, Pope County, Glenwood City, E.D. 136, Sheet No. 21B, E.D. 136, Sheet No. 21A, Paul Moreau [erroneously indexed as Marian], 42, Minnesota, switchman, steam railroad; wife Maud Moreau, 32, Minnesota; daughter Florence Moreau, 14, Minnesota; daughter Louise Moreau, 9, Minnesota; son Ralph Moreau, 7, Minnesota; son Leo Moreau, 5, Minnesota; daughter Harriet Moreau, 11/12, Minnesota.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Minnesota, Pope County, Glenwood City, E.D. 61-9, Sheet No. 22B, Paul J. Moreau, 52, Minnesota, first married age 26, general yard master, steam railroad; wife Maude J. Moreau, 42, Minnesota, first married age 21; son Ralph E. Moreau, 17, Minnesota; son Leo A. Moreau, 15, Minnesota; daughter Harriet C. Moreau, 11, Minnesota; James W. Moreau, 9, Minnesota; Robert W. Moreau, 6, Minnesota.
  6. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Paul Reed Overby, born: 14 November 1954 in Pope County, Minnesota; father: Clifford L. Overby; mother: Harriet Moreau Overby.
Second Generation
2. Sandra Louise Overby2 (Clifford1), born 20 September 1940 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota;1, 2 died 13 March 2023 in Dilworth, Clay County, Minnesota.2 Sandra married, 3 April 1961 in Pope County, Minnesota, Gary Howard Molstre3, 4 (born 26 April 1942 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, the son of Ray Molstre and Phyllis Johnson;3 Gary died 31 December 2020 in Dilworth, Clay County, Minnesota3).

+7i. Tracy Kay Molstre, born 26 September 1961 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota. Married Christopher Darin Baxter.
+8ii. Shelly Ann Molstre, born 1 July 1963 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota. Married (1) Dean Craig Hitterdal Married (2) Michael Joseph Varriano.
+9iii. Kathy Linda Molstre, born 14 June 1967 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota. Married Jeffrey Allen Bolger.
+10iv. Steve Gary Molstre, born 3 March 1969 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota. Married Jacqueline Renee ‘Jacquie’ Empting.

3. Larry James Overby2 (Clifford1), born 20 July 1942 in Pope County, Minnesota.5 Larry married, 8 August 1964 in Pope County, Minnesota, Susan Faye Dingwall7 (born ca. 1945, parents not determined6).

+11i. Sherri Ann Overby, born 16 October 1967 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married William George Thompson.
+12ii. Daniel Patrick Overby, born 25 December 1970 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Shelly L. O’Toole.

4. Robert Wayne Overby2 (Clifford1), born 7 January 1944 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota;8, 9 died 4 October 2014 in Cannon Falls, Goodhue County, Minnesota.9 Robert married, 10 September 1966 in Anoka County, Minnesota, Karen Eileen Christenson10 (born 26 January 1947, parents not determined6). Their marriage ended in divorce on 10 May 1976 in Ramsey County, Minnesota.11 Robert is buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.9

+13i. Jay Overby, born 18 August 1970 in Oregon. Married Stacy A. Wendel.

5. Steven Leroy Overby2 (Clifford1), born 14 September 1950 in Pope County, Minnesota.12 Steven married, first, 9 April 1977 in Pope County, Minnesota, Shelley Ann Swenson14 (born 13 August 1954, parents not determined;6, 13 Shelley died 29 February 202013). Their marriage ended in divorce on 15 June 1984 in Pope County, Minnesota.15 Steven married, second, 10 December 1988 in Pope County, Minnesota, Robin Ann Ritter16 (born 15 February 1961, parents not determined6). Shelley is buried in Glenwood City Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.13

+14i. Shawn Overby, born 23 September 1979 in Douglas County, Minnesota. Married Alicia D. George.
+15ii. Jeremiah Clifford Overby, born 28 November 1981 in Douglas County, Minnesota. Partnered with Sara Lynn Simpson.

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Sandra Louise Overby, born: 20 September 1940 in Pope County, Minnesota; father: Clifford Overby; mother: Harriet Morcau [sic, Moreau] Overby.
  2. Obituary, Wright Funeral Home (website: wrightfuneral.com), Sandra Molstre, died: 13 March 2023 in Dilworth, Minnesota; born: 20 September 1940 in Glenwood, Minnesota. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, siblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
  3. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Gary Howard Lyle Molstre, born: 26 April 1942 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota; died: 31 December 2020 in Dilworth, Clay County, Minnesota (from record, which includes the text of his obituary; and provides the name and link for his father).
  4. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Gary H. Molstre, 18; Sandra L. Overby, 21; married on 3 April 1961 in Pope County, Minnesota.
  5. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Larry James Overby, born: 20 July 1942 in Pope County, Minnesota; father: Clifford L. Overby; mother: Harriet Moicau [sic, Moreau] Overby.
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  7. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Larry J. Overby, 22; Susan F. Dingwall, 19; married on 8 August 1964 in Pope County, Minnesota.
  8. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Robert Wayne Overby, born: 7 January 1944 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; father: Clifford Leroy Overby; mother: Harriet Clara Moreau.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Robert Wayne “Bobby” Overby, born: 7 January 1994 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; died: 4 October 2014 in Cannon Falls, Goodhue County, Minnesota (from record, which includes the text from his obituary).
  10. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Robert W. Overby, age 22; Karen Christenson, 19; married on 10 September 1966 in Anoka County, Minnesota.
  11. Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995, Robert W. Overby, 34; Karen E. Overby, 29; divorced on 10 May 1976 in Ramsey, Minnesota.
  12. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Steven Leroy Overby, born: 14 September 1950 in Pope County, Minnesota; father: Clifford L. Overby; mother: Harriet Moreau Overby.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood City Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Shelly [sic] Ann Swenson Kadlec, born: 13 August 1954; died: 29 February 2020 (from record).
  14. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Steven L. Overby, 26; Shelley A. Swenson, 22; married on 9 April 1977 in Pope County, Minnesota.
  15. Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995, Steven L. Overby, 33; Shelley A. Overby, 29; divorced on 15 June 1984 in Pope County, Minnesota.
  16. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Steven L. Overby, 38; Robin A. Ritter, 27; married on 10 December 1988 in Pope County, Minnesota.
Third Generation
7. Tracy Kay Molstre3 (Sandra,2 Clifford1), born 26 September 1961 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.1 Tracy married, 29 May 1982 in Clay County, Minnesota, Christopher Darin Baxter3 (born 4 May 1960, parents not determined2).

+16i. Brady Christopher Baxter, born 10 January 1983 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Jacqueline Rose ‘Jackie’ Esler.
+17ii. Cody Molstre Baxter, born 3 April 1986 in Stevens County, Minnesota. Married Teila Mae Drews.
 18iii. Sadie Kay Baxter, born 26 October 1990 in Stevens County, Minnesota.4

8. Shelly Ann Molstre3 (Sandra,2 Clifford1), born 1 July 1963 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.5 Shelly married, first, 14 February 1987 in Clay County, Minnesota, Dean Craig Hitterdal6 (born 7 November 1959, parents not determined2). Shelly married, second, Michael Joseph Varriano (born 19 November 1954, parents not determined2).

9. Kathy Linda Molstre3 (Sandra,2 Clifford1), born 14 June 1967 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.7 Kathy married, 29 August 1989 in Clay County, Minnesota, Jeffrey Allen Bolger8 (born 10 June 1962, parents not determined2).

 19i. Sammy Bolger, born ca. 1990.2
 20ii. Jordan Jeffrey Bolger, born 15 April 1994 in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.9
 21iii. Max Molstre Bolger, born 11 September 1999 in Dakota County, Minnesota.10

10. Steve Gary Molstre3 (Sandra,2 Clifford1), born 3 March 1969 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.11 Steve married, 18 July 1992 in Clay County, Minnesota, Jacqueline Renee ‘Jacquie’ Empting12 (born 8 November 1971, parents not determined2).

+22i. McKinzie ‘Kinzie’ Molstre, born ca. 1995. Married Patrick Sorum.
+23ii. Keasha Molstre, born ca. 1997. Married Blaine Thomas Gorton.
 24iii. Kayla Molstre, born October 2002.2
 25iv. Joseph Molstre, born ca. 2005.

11. Sherri Ann Overby3 (Larry,2 Clifford1), born 16 October 1967 in Pope County, Minnesota.13 Sherri married, 26 September 1992 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, William George Thompson14 (born ca. 1966, parents not determined2).

 26i. Brenton William Thompson, born 31 January 1996 in Rock County, Minnesota.15
 27ii. Susan Hannah Thompson, born 10 January 1998 in Rock County, Minnesota.16

12. Daniel Patrick Overby3 (Larry,2 Clifford1), born 25 December 1970 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.17 Daniel married, 7 April 2001 in Minnesota, Shelly L. O’Toole18 (born 24 May 1974, parents not determined18).

13. Jay Overby3 (Robert,2 Clifford1), born 18 August 1970 in Oregon.19 Jay married Stacy A. Wendel (born 9 August 1978, parents not determined2).

 28i. Tristan Alexander Overby, born xxxx.

14. Shawn Overby3 (Steven,2 Clifford1), born 23 September 1979 in Douglas County, Minnesota.20 Shawn married, 7 August 2021, Alicia D. George2 (born 17 November 1981, parents not determined2).

15. Jeremiah Clifford Overby3 (Steven,2 Clifford1), born 28 November 1981 in Douglas County, Minnesota.21 Jeremiah partnered with Sara Lynn Simpson (born 29 October 1981, parents not determined).

 29i. Harper Overby, born xxxx.
 30ii. Hudson Overby.

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Tracy Kay Molstre, born: 26 September 1961 in Pope County, Minnesota; father: Gary H. Molstre; mother: Sandra L. Overby Molstre.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Christopher D. Baxter, 22; Tracy K. Molstre, 20; married on 29 May 1982 in Clay County, Minnesota.
  4. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Sadie Kay Baxter, born: 26 October 1990 in Stevens County, Minnesota; father: Christopher Darin Baxter; mother: Tracy Kay Molstre Baxter.
  5. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Shelly Ann Molstre, born: 1 July 1963 in Pope County, Minnesota; father: Gary H. Molstre; mother: Sandre L. Overby Moltre.
  6. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Dean C. Hitterdal, 27; Shelly A. Molstre, 23; married on 14 February 1987 in Clay County, Minnesota.
  7. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Kathy Lynn Molstre, born: 14 June 1967 in Pope County, Minnesota; father: Gary H. Molstre; mother: Sandra Overby Molstre.
  8. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Jeffrey A. Bolger, 27; Kathy L. Molstre, 24; married on 29 August 1989 in Clay County, Minnesota.
  9. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Jordan Jeffrey Bolger, born: 15 April 1994 in Crow Wing County, Minnesota; father: Jeffrey Allen Bolger; mother: Kathy Linda Molstre Bolger.
  10. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Max Molstre Bolger, born: 11 September 1999 in Dakota County, Minnesota; father: Jeffrey Allen Bolger; mother: Kathy Linda Molstre Bolger.
  11. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Steven Gary Molstre, born: 3 March 1969 in Pope County, Minnesota; father: Gary Howard Molstre; mother: Sandra Louise Overby Molstre.
  12. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Steven G. Molstre, 23; Jacquelin R. Empting, 20; married on 18 July 1992 in Clay County, Minnesota.
  13. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Sherri Ann Overby, born: 16 October 1967 in Pope County, Minnesota; father: Larry J. Overby; mother: Susan Dingwall Overby.
  14. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, William G. Thompson, 25; Sherri A. Overby, 24; married on 26 September 1992 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
  15. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Brenton William Thompson, born: 31 January 1996 in Rock County, Minnesota; father: William George Thompson; mother: Sherri Ann Overby Thompson.
  16. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Susan Hannah Thompson, born: 10 January 1998 in Rock County, Minnesota; father: William George Thompson; mother: Sherri Ann Overby Thompson.
  17. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Daniel Patrick Overby, born: 25 December 1970 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; father: Larry James Overby; mother: Shelly Faye Dingwall.
  18. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Daniel P. Overby, born: 25 December 1970; Shelly L. O’Toole, born: 24 May 1974; married on 7 April 2001 in Minnesota.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Robert Wayne “Bobby” Overby, born: 7 January 1994 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; died: 4 October 2014 in Cannon Falls, Goodhue County, Minnesota (from record, which includes the text from his obituary).
  20. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Shawn Overby, born: 23 September 1979 in Douglas County, Minnesota; father: Steven Leroy Overby; mother: Shelley Ann Swenson.
  21. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Jeremiah Clifford Overby, born: 28 November 1981 in Douglas County, Minnesota; father: Steven Leroy Overby; mother: Shelley Ann Swenson.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
16. Brady Christopher Baxter4 (Tracy,3 Sandra,2 Clifford1), born 10 January 1983 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.1 Brady married, 1 August 2014, Jacqueline Rose ‘Jackie’ Esler2 (born 9 March 1988, parents not determined2).

17. Cody Molstre Baxter4 (Tracy,3 Sandra,2 Clifford1), born 3 April 1986 in Stevens County, Minnesota.3 Cody married Teila Mae Drews (born 26 December 1985, parents not determined2).

 31i. Rocky Baxter.
 32ii. Beau Baxter.

22. McKinzie ‘Kinzie’ Molstre4 (Steve,3 Sandra,2 Clifford1), born ca. 1995.2 Kinzie married, 4 May 2019, Patrick Sorum2 (born ca. 1994, parents not determined2).

 33i. Everly Ann Sorum, born xxxx.

23. Keasha Molstre4 (Steve,3 Sandra,2 Clifford1), born ca. 1997.2 Keasha married, 17 October 2021, Blaine Thomas Gorton2 (born 4 March 1997, parents not determined2).

 34i. Aubree Molstre, born xxxx.

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Brady Christopher Baxter, born: 10 January 1983 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; father: Christopher Darin Baxter; mother: Tracy Kay Molstre.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Cody Molstre Baxter, born: 3 April 1986 in Stevens County, Minnesota; father: Christopher Darin Baxter; mother: Tracy Kay Molstre.