Hoover - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Theo or Theodore Hoover

SeekingTedHoover — 2009-11-09 00:29:59Z

I'm trying to find Mr. & Mrs. Ted Hoover that lived in DC. In the 1948 DC City Directory there was this listing:
Hoover, Theo (Thelma O) sht mtl worker, Hanson and Co, 1716 Capitol Ave NE Apt. 1.

Capitol Ave is where the Hoovers lived not the address of Hanson & Co. They probably moved in late 1949 or 1950. They are not in the 1954 DC directory.

If anyone has any information about where this couple moved to or anything else I'd greatly appreciate it.

Mary Catherine Hoover family...

Xraygem — 2009-11-03 23:18:25Z

I am looking for any family members of Mary Catherine Hoover-Jack from Hagerstown, Indiana
thank you,
Saundra
Xraygrly@yahoo.com

Hoover Family of VA & PA

oclarke11 — 2009-11-03 19:30:25Z

Need info on these lines.
1 Jacob b abt 1780 in Shennandoah Co Va marr Barbara Windle 22 Sep 1817. Need his parents & siblings. & children for him & Barbara. She was the dau of Jacob Windle Sr. & Elizabeth Barbara.
2. John b abt 1765 in York Co PA marr Elizabeth Bixler dau of Christian Bixler II. & Magdalena Strickler. Need parents & sibling for John & children for him & Elizabeth.
Thanks, Ollie

Re: Ted Hoover in DC

SeekingTedHoover — 2009-10-29 19:21:48Z

I don't really know anything about these Hoovers other than:
Their address in 1949
They adopted a child in 1949
The wife's Grandmother owned property on E St, NE
They probably moved in late 1949 or early 1950.

I have yet to join ancestry.com so I can't contact you directly.

If you email me I can send you the information I have.

remove spaces:

n u n y a b i z n a s @ c o m c a s t . n e t

Re: Ted Hoover in DC

jdamewood — 2009-10-29 16:00:01Z

I have a lot of information on Hoover families in DC, and I live in the DC area. If you provide the address of Mrs. Hoover, that might help to figure out where these Hoovers belong. Do you have the names of any Hoovers before Ted and do you have an approximate birthdate for him? Perhaps an occupation? With a little more information this should not be too hard!

Ted Hoover in DC

SeekingTedHoover — 2009-10-29 13:48:22Z

I am looking for any information on a Mr. & Mrs. Ted Hoover that lived in Washington, DC in 1949.

I have the address of property that Mrs. Hoover's Grandmother supposedly owned but I can't search DC records online going back that far.

I am thinking that Mrs. Hoover's family must have been important because in three different newspaper articles her name is never given.

Any idea what Ted Hoover's full name is?

Does anyone have any idea what Mrs. Hoover's first or maiden name may have been?

Canadian Hoovers - Ontario Roots

dlhoover58 — 2009-10-24 19:41:32Z

Looking for Parents & Decendents of Albert Hoover & Jenny Loney. They and many childen, 1 son Robert J. (who died in WW), Willam Thomas Hoover (my grandfather), Mary H., Jennie A., Albert F., Vera M. as on 1911 Census.
Any info would be appreciated.

Licking Co, OH Hoovers

krishocker — 2009-10-24 16:18:11Z

I'm looking for information on several HOOVER families in Licking County, Ohio in the early 1800s.

The family I'm researching started in the US with Andreas and Catharine (___) HOOVER in 1754. They had the following children in Germany, then Maryland and Pennsylvania:
1. John Hoover, m. Mary (___)
2. Jacob Hoover, m. Anna Maria (___)
3. Henry Hoover, m. Eve HAMLINE
4. Maria Catharine Hoover, m. John HARBOUGH
5. Elisabeth Hoover, m. John HUNTZIGER Jr.
6. Andrew Hoover Jr., m. Maria (___)
7. George Hoover, m. Rosannah (___), m2. Eva Elisabeth (___)
8. Anne Hoover

I'm currently researching two of the sons of Andrew -- John and Andrew Jr.

I know Henry Hoover, his wife, at least one of their sons (Emanuel), and their daughters Catharine (Hoover) Duke and Eve (Hoover) Phillips Violett moved to Licking County, Ohio bet 1810 and 1820. Emanuel Hoover's line is well documented in Licking County.

I believe Henry's eldest son George (born 1771, Maryland), as well as Henry's eldest brother John and possibly children of his brother Andrew Jr. may have also taken their families west to Ohio.

John and Catharine (Hoover) Harbough also moved from Maryland to Tuscarawas Co, OH then to Muskingum Co, OH. So, there is a strong family connection to the area.

There are several Hoover families that I've found in the Ohio census records that I'd like to get more information on, they include:

Hartford Township
John and Lois (___) Hoover. John was born ca 1767, apparently in Monongalia County, Virginia (now West Virginia) and died ca 1857 in Hartford Township, Licking County, Ohio. John is in Hartford Twp in 1820, 1830, 1840 and 1850.

Samuel and Phebe (___) Hoover. Samuel was born bet 1790 and 1794. He was in Hartford Twp in 1820 and 1830. He and his wife sold their property to Joseph Stull in 1839.

John and Mary (___) Hoover Jr. John Jr. was born ca 1801 in Ohio. He was in Hartford Twp in 1830, 1840, and 1850.

Monroe Township
George Hoover. George was born ca 1770-1780 (1771?), possibly in Maryland. He was in Monroe Twp in 1820 and 1830. He may have left a widow named Elizabeth and possibly had a son-in-law named Eli Pratt.

Samuel and Anna (Boyd) Hoover. Samuel was born ca 1794-1800 and died prior to 1850. The couple was married 8 Oct 1816. Anna was born ca 1796, possibly in Maryland. Samuel was in Monroe Twp in 1820, 1830, and 1840. Anna was still there in 1850, but by 1860 was in Wayne Twp, Kosciusko Co, Indiana, I believe.

Franklin/Newark Townships
John and Barbara (___) Hoover. John was born ca 1740-1750 and died 1830-1840. He is in Franklin Twp in 1820 and Newark Twp in 1830. Barbara is in Newark Twp in 1840 and 1850.

Charles Hoover and wives Rachel Ann Strong and Mary Franklin. Charles was born ca 1790, possibly in Pennsylvania or Virginia. He was in Franklin Twp in 1820 and Newark Twp in 1830, 1840, and 1850. In 1860 he was in McKean Twp. Charles and Mary had children: Charles (28 Jan 1844), Mary M. (ca 1845), and Olivia (ca Jan 1848).

John H. and Sarah (Armstrong) Hoover. John was born 17 Jun 1814 in Pennsylvania. He came to Licking County with his grandfather as a child. His wife Sarah was born in Washington Co, PA and came to Licking Co at age 15. Her cousin was Mrs. Charles Hoover. John was possibly in Madison Twp in 1840, Licking Twp in 1850, Newark Twp in 1860, 1870, and 1880. He and Sarah had two sons: Uriah (ca 1838-9 Nov 1870) and Charles (ca 1845-27 Mar 1863).

Jesse and Hester (Parks) Hoover. Jesse was born ca Oct 1816 in Pennsylvania or Maryland and died 26 Sep 1885 in Newark Twp. He was in Newark Twp in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. His widow remained there through at least 1900.

Any information would be greatly appreciated! You can see more information, including my thoughts on possible connections and sources at: http://www.krishocker.com/licking-county-ohio-hoovers/

Thanks.
Kris Hocker

Re: John C. Hoover

riffelalp — 2009-10-23 19:15:14Z

Do you have any information [birth,marriage,& death] on Mary Violet Hoover's Spouse or Spouse's and Children?

Respond to the following e-mail address: riffelalp@worldnet.att.net

Re: Samuel, Frances, George F. & Ralph H. Hoover, NJ & PA

PatBillingsDoughty88 — 2009-10-18 22:44:43Z

Hi, Remember me I am related to your Hoover's by way of my mother, Mildred I. Hoover. Just want to keep in touch. Patti Billings Doughty pbdgene@hotmail.com

Abraham Hoover b 1789

twallace03 — 2009-10-15 19:25:02Z

Anybody interested in Abraham? I have a little bit of information I came across I would be happy to share. Email direct: twallace03@msn.com

James M. Hoover b. 1811 Allegheny Co. VA d. Aft. Aug 1870 Fannin Co. TX

sandcrab4 — 2009-10-15 02:57:47Z

James M. HOOVER Bath Co. VA Upshur Co. WV Fennin Co. TX
Judy Wright (View posts) Posted: 9 Jan 2005 10:53PM
Classification: Query
Surnames: HOOVER, RUCKER, DUFF, OLIVER, GROSE
Hi,
I'm looking for James M. Hoover b. abt 1813 in Bath Co. VA. Married Lucinda Oliver. They were in Upshur Co. WV until the 1870 Census when I found them
in Fannin Co. TX.

I've been told his brother Thomas Hoover was an aristocrat and and a Rebel
and was angry about family fighting for fighting for the Union. He
supposedly took his family from Upshur Co. WV to TX.

I'm wondering if maybe it was James M. and not Thomas who went to TX.

James and Thomas had at least 3 sisters, Mary "Polly" Hoover who married
Samuel Grose and lived in Upshur Co. Margaret Hoover who married Alex Duff
and lived in Harrison Co. WV and My GGrandmother Nancy Hoover who married
James R. RUCKER and also lived in Upshur Co. WV

James M. HOOVER family, the Samuel Grose family and the James RUCKER
family were living next door to each other in Upshur Co. in the 1860 Upshur Co>Co. Census.

I don't have parents for these Hoover siblings.

I have no information on Thomas Hoover.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Judy Wright

Re: Trippstadt, Germany>PA group; Johannes 1731 m. Elizabeth

JennyHoover12 — 2009-10-10 22:00:20Z

I am new to this, so don't know how to pass on information.

My ancestors are John Hoover Lancaster Pa 1755, son Abraham Sr, son Abraham Jr., daughter Mary Jane Hoover who was my Great Grandfather, George Marsh's mother.

I have documentation for all of the above.

John Hoover moved to KY and then to Ohio where he died.
Abrahan Sr. was born in PA and moved with father to Ohio.
Abraham moved to Indiana for about 20 years and had a son name Abraham Jr. The family moved to Upshur County, Texas sometime between 1840-1850 according to census reports. If you go to Upshur County Texas GenWeb site and look at cemeteries and look at HOOVER CEMETERY. Pictures of tombstones and lots of information.

Jenny Glenn Hoover

Re: The Hoover's

kirraerik — 2009-10-09 20:58:57Z

Hi, Started researching my branch of the Hoovers from Georgia, migrated to Arkansas. My relative, Albert Hoover, one of the sons of William Hoover, son of John Hoover born in the West Indies. Do you have information on Albert Hoover decendents?

Names I am researching connected with Hoover, Peacock, Tyree, Williams, Shuckhart, Harvy, Mason.

Thank you for any information

B.J.

Hoover

sweets365 — 2009-10-06 20:41:33Z

Looking for information on M Hoover, Tenn., and daughter Louisa Hoover of Tennessee. Found listing in 1870, Milan,Gibson, Tennessee. Louisa Hoover, married William Lewis, about 1874-5, in Gibson County, Tennessee.

Re: Thomas Hoover

duncan105 — 2009-09-27 19:09:38Z

I'm trying to find parents of Sarah Hoover born 9 Dec 1821 in Pendleton Co.,WV. She married James Bodkin (b. 26 Jan 1891 in Pendleton Co.,WV) on 26 jan 1840 in Pendleton Co.,WV. I have a theory that Thomas Hoover born 1800 in Pendleton and Frances Rexrode born 1802 in Pendleton are her parents. They were married in June 1821 in Pendleton. The books I read about the history of Pendleton County say that Thomas & Frances had 10 children but only 9 are listed. They list the children as Washington, Daniel, Jane, William,Mary, Charles, Jacob, Michael & Henry.Thomas' parents were Michael and Barbara (Simmons) Hoover. I'd like to check out your Hoover site too if you don't mind!!

Re: Harry B,Hoover & BACK TO THOMAS PATTON 1802-1892

MaryWood77 — 2009-09-15 00:05:44Z

Sorry. I gave you wrong info. I am new at this. My great-great grandparents are Thomas Patton and Rachel Randell. There son, Abraham Randall Patton married Sarah Braffet and there child Elizabeth Patton is my grandmother. I hope this is not too confusing to you. Thanks. Mary Wood.

Re: Harry B,Hoover & BACK TO THOMAS PATTON 1802-1892

MaryWood77 — 2009-09-14 23:52:18Z

I saw your message today re: Patton entries in Hoover or Braffet family bible. My name is Mary Wood. Thomas Patton and Sarah Braffet Patton are my great grandparents and Elizabeth Patton is my grandmother. Do you still have this bible or has another family member contacted you already? I would enjoy hearing from you. Thanks

Death of Mr. Willis Collins Hoover in Chile

davwayell — 2009-07-18 01:26:18Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. Willis Collins Hoover, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Hoover died in Chile on May 27, 1936.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

John M C Hoover - Barren Co., KY 1870's

KRaichle6045 — 2009-07-29 18:29:20Z

In the 1870 census of Glasgow, Barren Co., KY we find the family of John M Hoover with wife Malinda, and children Henry, Mary, Rebecca, and Harrison. Also included in this household are three young Price children (Margaret, Texas, and Charles).

By 1880 John Hoover and his family are in Edmunton, Metcalfe Co., KY. The Price children are back in the home of their parents, Charles Carroll Price and wife Rosannah, in Glasgow Junction, Barren Co., KY.

Since the Price children were so young in 1870, ages 4,3,and 1, I am thinking that there must have been some kind of family relationship between them and this John Hoover for them to be staying apart from their parents.

I have never been able to determine the maiden name of Rosannah who married Charles Carrol Price. Could she have been the sister of this John M C Hoover,or perhaps the sister of his wife Malinda? Rosanna Price had a daughter born that year (1870) and perhaps the Hoovers were watching the younger children to help her out a bit.

Seeking any decendants of or information about John M(ack?)C Hoover and his family in either Barren or Metcalfe Co., KY or possibly Overton or Jackson Co., TN. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Hoover's Murfreesboro, Tn.

sybilbrown1 — 2009-08-28 21:49:52Z

Yes i do. Clara is my Mother and elmer and elsie were her parents and mildred and floyd were siblings. I am horrible at this ancestery stuff. I only have the info that my mom told me.Mom has passed and i never had the pleasure of meeting her family.They had all passed when i was born. I am the youngest of 8 children.Would love to chat with you.

Hoover's Murfreesboro, Tn.

sybilbrown1 — 2009-08-23 13:18:52Z

anyone know about elmer, elsie, clara, mildred, floyd hoover? clara was born in 1917

Seeking Samuel Hoover - 208th Pennsylvania, Civil War

JoeNihen — 2009-08-04 23:15:15Z

I am seeking information about Samuel Hoover who served with the 208th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company C (Civil War).

I am interested in any information about anyone who served with the 208th Pennsylvania.

Thanks,

Joe
morse73@ptd.net

Re: Hoover's of Missouri

michaeld0915 — 2009-09-05 01:36:38Z

Yes,,,responding here,,,I was looking up the Hoover name origin for a college paper genogram with the Hoover name in it,,,I'm told verbally by my aunt (I'll do further investigating)that Lucinda Hoover (my great G'ma)out of Missouri was maiden named of Tunnel,,,also I have written by her name (I'll have to call my aunt tomorrow to verify further the relationship to Lucinda) the name of Hernando Cortez Hoover! Wow that'll be a shocker if it's valid,,,I'll have to verify further,,,email me if this helps or you need more,,,Regards

Re: Hoover's Murfreesboro, Tn.

dwight2k — 2009-08-29 04:52:01Z

Cuz, are my dates right on Clara Mae (JAN-01-1917 to OCT-25-1993?). I have Lynda Lee b 1941, Thomas Roy and Bascom Wilson, twins, b 1943, and Iris Jean, born 1947, all born in NC. Can you fill me in on the rest at dwight2k@juno.com and I can give you what information I have on Mildred, who married Joe King, and Lloyd Wilson Hoover, who married Alsie Gray Tucker and much more. Elmer's full name was "Elmer Andronicus Hoover." He was the Commissioner of Parks and Police in Smyrna, Tennessee. We'll be having a BIG reunion at Hoover's Gap, folks coming from all over the US, in June. Will need to get your mailing address and email to notify you but not a good idea to post that stuff on a bulletin board so please email me. Dwight

Re: Hoover's Murfreesboro, Tn.

dwight2k — 2009-08-24 04:27:34Z

Yes, quite a bit, and you? dwight2k@juno.com or hooverdescendants@ifiber.tv

Re: Hoover DNA

chiduce1 — 2009-08-22 07:57:54Z

Ashley,

I got your message from ancestry.com. Yes sir, i am one of Katies'& CLs' sons. I have 2 other brothers, Don and Wyatt Hoover, and 3 sisters. Ina (Hines), (she took on Katie's maiden name and is the oldest of all six of us).The other sisters are Cynthia and Carol. Myself, Cynthia, Don and Wyatt reside in Greensboro, N.C.. While Ina and Carol reside in High Point, N.C.. Please feel free to give me a call at (336)324-0421 anytime so we can really get together. I was rather shocked by the e-mail on how much you knew about my mother and father. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
God's Speed!
Mr. Reginald Hoover
(336)-324-0421

HOOVER Allie 1865-1946

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-31 01:07:34Z

HOOVER Allie 1865-1946

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,049 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

HOOVER Herbert E 1919-1992

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-09 15:06:13Z

HOOVER Herbert E 1919-1992

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,154 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

HOOVER Essie Mae 1898-1958

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-08 11:34:51Z

HOOVER Essie Mae 1898-1958

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,134 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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HOOVER William T 1888-1948

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-07 13:43:10Z

HOOVER William T 1888-1948

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WILSON Homer R and Pearl HOOVER

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-07 12:32:59Z

WILSON Homer R and Pearl HOOVER

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 206,332 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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HOOVER Emma M and Beverly K

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-27 22:17:19Z

HOOVER Emma M and Beverly K

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,049 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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HOOVER Gale K 1907-1978

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-26 12:35:50Z

HOOVER Gale K 1907-1978

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HOOVER Kenneth Allen 1938-1979

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-24 16:33:53Z

HOOVER Kenneth Allen 1938-1979

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,892 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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Hoover's of Missouri

daisydewey — 2009-09-01 12:36:32Z

Looking for any information on the Hoover's from Randolph County Missouri. Daughter Lucinda married Henry Ward in 1882. She may have had a sister named Melinda and a brother Jacob. She also may have been the granddaughter of Lucinda
and Peter McClancey. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Hoover's of Missouri

daisydewey — 2009-09-08 02:32:15Z

Thanks for answering my post. My Lucinda was a Hoover before she was married. She married Henry Ward in 1886. I don't think they are the same. But thanks.

Linda Clark

Re: Samuel, Frances, George F. & Ralph H. Hoover, NJ & PA

RhondaHoover88 — 2009-06-28 00:49:23Z

This is great, Pat! Please send me anything and everything! I'm so excited! Maybe we can help each other begin to fill the gaps. I have a couple pictures I can send you as well. Here is my email: rhoover88@yahoo.com

Thanks and I look forward to exchanging info with you.
Rhonda

My Hoover line...I've hit a brick wall!

RhondaHoover88 — 2009-06-28 00:40:24Z

My husband is Barry HOOVER and I've hit a serious brick wall in researching his family line. I know that Samuel and Mary moved from PA to NJ sometime between 1833 and 1835. ANY information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Rhonda Raybern Hoover

Here is what I do have:
Samuel HOOVER (abt1808 PA-aft 1870) m. Mary Unknown

William James HOOVER (Jul 1853 NJ-Jul 1929 Newark,NJ) m.Charlotte E. HAINES(Oct 1850 PA-Mar 1938 Newark, NJ)...They married 26 Oct 1879 in Burlington,Burlington,NJ.

Charles Haines HOOVER (Oct 1890 NJ-Mar 1938 Newark, NJ) m.Grace Charlotte WALTER (1897NJ-1980NJ).

Charles Walter HOOVER (b. 1934 NJ) m. Mary HEINTZ in 1954.

Barry HOOVER...my husband.

Henry Hoover 1788 - 1868

desloan — 2009-07-03 02:52:12Z

Copied from “The Radical, Richmond, Indiana, Thursday, July 30, 1868”
[Isaac H. Julian]
“Obituary – Henry Hoover.”

The above named venerable citizen departed this life at his residence in this city at about 12 o’clock on Thursday last. The following sketch from his own hand will render any extended notice of our own unnecessary. He handed us the manuscript only a few weeks before his death, expressing, however, no desire that it should be published. But as he appeared to leave the responsibility with us, we have, after due consideration, concluded that it should not be withheld from the public. It gives a most graphic impression of the man and his times, and it possesses besides, much more than mere personal interest, being in fact a valuable contribution to our pioneer history. It appears to have been written about a year ago, and although his health had begun to decline, it exhibits no decline of his mental powers:
I was born in Randolph County, North Carolina, on the 22nd day of September, 1788. The county of Randolph is covered with pitch pine, and the surface is hilly and some mountains. The shrubbery is chinkapin, whortleberries, grape vines and briers. The creeks and branches have narrow strips of bottom land, very rich. The upland is poor, stony, and rocky.
My father’s farm was on a creek called Huwarry [Uwharrie River], and contained five hundred acres, thirty-six acres of creek bottom. In the year 1795, in the month of August, a freshet of high water submerged the farm, destroying the growing corn crop, carrying away fences, mills, barns, and houses, with lose of live stock; and in the year 1798, another freshet, nearly equal in volume, visited the farmers.
These floods caused my father to enquire for a new country, and much was then spoken on the Miamies, and the Ohio. There were thousands of acres of land belonging to the State, held at the price of surveying and making a title, but of so small a value, that it remained in a wild state; small cabins with earth floors, could be seen on the hillsides, and on mountains with acres fenced, and white flint rocks and stones, making farming a poor trade.
In the year 1800, my father and several of his neighbors, on horseback started for this new country. They crossed the Blue Ridge, and down the Kanawha, to the Ohio River, where my uncle John Moss, had a few years before settled. They then crossed the river, thence to Cillicothe, and thence to Waynesville, a village on the little Miami settled by Friends, of which society my father and family were members. After a cursory view of the country, now Warren and Montgomery counties, they started for their homes they had left. Crossing the Ohio at Cincinnati, a town of five hundred inhabitants, thence to Lexington, thence to the Crab Orchard, Cumberland Gap and thence to old Randolph [Wilderness Road]– quite pleased with the new country they had visited.
In the fall of 1801, several of my uncles sold their homesteads, and left the land of their nativity for the Miamies, or the Ohio, as those new countries were then called. They crossed the Blue Ridge, then to Abingdon, then to Cumberland Gap, then to Crab Orchard, then to Lexington, then across the Ohio to Cincinnati, and then to a settlement of Jersey people ten miles south of Dayton, where they passed the winter. During the Winter they examined the country for homes, and finally entered land some ten miles north of Dayton, on the northwest branch of the Great Miami, commonly called Stillwater; and in the Spring of 1802, drove their teams, and with their families moved each to his own land, built cabins, and prepared for opening a few acres for a corn field.
I will here leave these pioneers and pass to my father and others, who in September of 1802, left their homes and passed westward on the same road of those who the year before had moved to the west. Crossing the Ohio at Cincinnati, then to Hamilton where stood a block house used as a place of defense in St. Clair’s and Wayne’s Indian Wars, thence to Dayton, a village of a few buckeye cabins, in a thicket of hazel bushes, thence across Mad river and the Great Miami, and up Stillwater to the cabin my uncle David Hoover. These pioneers had fine lots of corn, pumpkins, turnips, and cabbages. Here our difficulties commenced. Of the seventy souls who in the spring settled there, not one escaped the ague and fever; which caused my father to regret his leaving old Randolph, and so troubled was his mind that he proposed moving back if his family would agree to such a proposition. This question was submitted to my brother David the senior of his family who decided the question in this way: that to drive a team back to old Randolph, or be hanged, he would hang – so the matter was settled.
My father sold a horse to Peter Felix, who lived at a French village on the Great Miami, for three hundred bushels of corn; and in the dead of the winter my father, brother Frederick, a Negro and myself each with a sack, left for Stanton [Staunton, OH.]. We had no road or path, merely a section line, and snow ten inches deep, the distance say ten miles. We followed the blazes on the trees and in the evening crossed the Miami at Stanton. We shelled each two bushels of corn, and in the morning when the thermometer stood at zero, left for Stillwater, where we arrived near sunset. Here we discovered that father’s feet and the negro’s hands were frosted, so as to render them useless, especially so with my father.
In midwinter we moved into a rail pen, with one side open where we had a log heap fire, and thus the winter passed away. I was the mill boy and often I passed the road to the Dayton mills with my linsey clothes, without even mittens; had to cross Stillwater three times, the Miami and Mad River, sometimes half frozen across, and not a shoe on my feet. Turkeys on those bottoms were by the thousands, and tame as household fowls when you were on horse back. During the winter my brother David killed a bear and then we feasted on bear meat and hominy and though we lived in an open rail pen, and corn bread and meat were our table food, yet we all gained flesh and no sickness.
In the month of March, Father rode to uncle Edward Kinley’s near Waynesville, and while there bought a farm of one hundred and ninety acres five miles north of Waynesville and four miles northeast of Lebanon, to which place we moved in the month of April. The farm had five acres in wheat, and five in rye and we were to have one half of the wheat. We planted some ten acres in corn, all very productive. We were very much pleased with the thoughts of having once more wheat bread. We soon threshed a grist, and had it made into floor, and a fine loaf baked, and partook of it freely and soon we felt a water brash, and sick, and cast up our dinners, we had heard of sick wheat. We sold the wheat it Seth Silvers an old Friend, a merchant of Waynesville. He said it would not make a Jersey man sick.
While at this Farmville, the County of Warren was organized and there I attended Court, as [I] had never attended such an institution. There I saw Judge Dunlavy; lawyers St. Clair, Burnet, Gano and Longworth, Sheriff Harland. It was not my father’s object in purchasing that farm to make a final settlement at that place. His object was to buy land at Congress price He sold his farm in Randolph for fifteen hundred dollars, and intended to buy land for his children. In the fall of 1801 John Smith from Randolph visited us, and in 1805 with his family arrived and bought a small farm in the neighborhood.
In the year 1806 my brother David, uncle David Hoover traced a section line from a point ten miles north of Dayton, west, until it crossed White Water, some mile and a half north of Richmond. At that time this was a wilderness country, with some five families in what is now Wayne County. My brother was pleased with the land, water and timber and so reported to my father.
On the 16th of June, 1806, my father and brother, John Smith and Jeremiah Cox, who had just arrived with his family from Carolina – while the greatest eclipse I ever saw was on the sun – started for White Water. Crossing the Miami at Franklin, then up Twin Creek and on to Eaton, just then laid off, and then along a path to White Water. After an examination of the land, water, springs, etc. my father bought for myself and children five quarter sections and returned home. During our stay in Warren County, I often attended Friends indulged meeting at Waynesville; was present when the first monthly meeting organized. The committee appointed for that purpose came from Redstone country; and of that number, Horton Howard and Ann Taylor, both ministers, were present. This was in the year 1804.
In the year 1806, my father sold his farm at seven dollars per acre, for which he paid four dollars per acre. In the month of August 1806 David and Frederick Hoover, William Bulla, Elijah Wright and myself with a four horse wagon, started for White Water with axes, planes, to build cabins; and landed safely at a point where Elijah Wright settled. We built a rail tent, made clapboards and covered our rail pen. We done our own cooking, found and cut down bee trees and had honey in abundance. We built four log cabins, sowed two patches of turnips, and saw the cabins of John Smith and Jeremiah Cox. J. Cox bought three hundred and twenty acres, with four acres cleared, on which was built a cabin, embracing the town of Richmond, north of the National Road. We then returned to our homes. In September of the same year Frederick Hoover and Elijah moved to their cabins; and in the month of March following, father and David Hoover moved to White Water, my father having previously built a cabin, where Henry Hunter now lives. Robert Hill, John Hawkins, Benjamin Modlin, Benjamin Morgan and some others had settled in the neighborhood. A few acres of land were cleared and fenced and planted in corn; and it grew finely and matured in good season.
During the summer our bread stuff was exhausted. Five of us, with each an empty sack, passed along a path some six miles east of Eaton, visited a corn crib, and shelled each a grist, and then to the nearest mill, and then home and felt quite independent. A poor man without money and without bread would borrow one half dollar and leave his family in their rail pen; and ride some thirty miles, pay for his grist and mount his pony and find his way to the nearest mill, and then start for home; when night overtook him, would take off his grist, lie on the ground with his head on the sack and rest until the moon gave light, and then find his path and then to his tent. The family deeply interested for his safety, as also for bread, and more pleased at his safe return then a merchant’s family would be at the return from a visit to the eastern cities after merchandise.
The first meeting of Friends was held in a small cabin in the yard of Jeramiah Cox’s residence used as a lumber cabin. There on benches made of broad rails, Friends sat and worshipped. Among them was my father and mother, Jeramiah Cox and wife, John Smith and family, Amos Hawkins, Frederick Hoover, Elijah Wright, John Hawkins, David Bowles, Benjamin Small, Robert Hill, Benjamin Modlin, Benjamin Morgan, Beal Butler, with a few others. O’ those days of simplicity of manners, and plainness of appearance; such reliance on Divine Providence; no theological questions interrupted the peace of society.
In the year 1808 emigration was quite lively; and Friends selected a place to build a house of worship, and selected the ground now occupied by the large brick meeting house. It was considered a central point convenient to water and a very eligible location. This Log meeting house was one room; and when the members increased, and a monthly meeting was organized, another log house was added, so as to accommodate males and females in the transacting of church discipline. In the year 1812 the first quarterly meeting was held at the new meeting house; and Friends who settled at Newport and other parts on the county soon made a large quarterly meeting.
It was during this year that a court was held at the house of Richard Rue, Judge Beggs of Vincennes presiding. A boy was indicted for stealing a Barlow knife from the store of John Smith, and myself and eleven other jurors were empanelled and sworn to try the case. We heard the evidence and pleadings and then retired further into the woods and seated on a log, I was called out to read the indictment, which stated that the said boy, not having the fear of God before his eyes, but instigated by the devil, did with force of arms, feloniously steal take and carry away a knife valued at twenty-five cents, within the county of Wayne. Having read the indictment, I asked the jury if they agree to the facts stated in the indictment; Jeramiah Cox replied that he supposed that the boy did steal the knife, but thought it was not quite so bad.
At our courts and elections the game of fistcuffs was quite common; biting fingers and ears and gouging eyes was a part of our domestic policy. Our courts were attended by lawyers from Brookville, Lawrenceburg, and Madison. Among them were Amos Lane, Wm. Hendricks, James Noble, James B. Kay, Stephen C. Stephens, J. P. McKinney, John Test and James Rariden. Judges Miles C. Eggleston, Holman, E. Sparks, and Watts. Sheriffs, J. Turner, Wm. McLean, and Whitehead. Clerks, George Hunt, D. Hoover and Samuel Hannah.
The county seat was located at Salisbury; and when the twelve mile purchase was made and settlements made, the question of moving the county seat commenced and angry feeling was the consequence. During this question, the county of Fayette was formed to place the county seat nearer the center; and afterwards the county of Union was formed to place Salisbury farther from the center; these changes made, as each party had power by representation in the legislature. This warfare was not finally settled till 1820; and even now, 1867 a report to move the county seat aroused a very hostile feeling with the people of Centerville.
In the year 1822 Friends had agreed to build a house to accommodate a yearly meeting which was completed in 1823 and was considered the largest collection of Friends in the United States.
In the year 1824 the seat of government was moved from Corydon to Indianapolis to take effect the 10th of January 1825; at which session I attended as a Representative from the county of Wayne, J. B. Ray being Governor by the election of Gov. Hendricks to the US Senate; which election took place in the early part of the session. Indianapolis at this period contained less than 1000 citizens, with only one or two brick dwellings. That was before Wigs and Democrats were arrayed against each other, and before the state had entertained the crazy idea of making canals all over the State. This was the session of party politics, and almost ruinous to the State; and although the works are abounded a debt of millions hangs over the State, this, with the war taxation, makes a heavy burdensome tax; and yet those of led in this crazy idea are considered men of sense..
In the year 1828 at White Water Yearly Meeting the great separation took place. I was unacquainted with the cause, or the point in controversy. The meeting house was filled, when all of a sudden many arose and left the house. They took a bee line for a large new barn belonging to C. W. Starr with Elias Hicks as leader. There they organized and proceeded to the business before them. I attended several appointments and heard him discourse like an Evangelist. For this offense, I was expelled from membership and failed to attach myself to the new organization and thus remained an outsider for fifteen years. I now look back nearly forty years ago with sorrow. It developes human nature in its weakness; also developes the spirit of persecution and shows what a fire a spark may kindle. New articles of faith were assayed, which Friends had never before discussed; the word trinity, and the shed blood of Jesus Christ, became hobbles with the orthodox, the name which the party in power assumed, and crimination and recrimination were freely indulged in. The right of church property duly discussed, and finally determined by law. And although forty years have passed away, the thorn in the flesh still remains. I would if I could tell the reader the cause of this difficulty; one thing I can say as confidently true, that the facts are of such a nature that the future state only will demonstrate whether the Orthodox or Hicksites are right, or rather whether both will not stand condemned, as wanting the mild forgiving spirit of the Savior. They believe in the same God, and in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Orthodox believe the Savior to be the very God, while the Hicksites believe him to be the sent of the Father, the son of God. O’ for the mantle of charity that we could see ourselves as others see us, and give that liberty if which we partake freely. Although an outsider, I did not forget the thought of a future state, and often on retiring to rest, would mentally exclaim, it will not do to die this way. I did in 1830 with my family, move to my farm on Nolansfork of White Water, where in 1842 I attended a Methodist camp meeting. During the services of the meeting, I was seriously impressed with the truths of the Gospel; also with my responsibility as head of a family, and those impressions were stamped on my mind. I saw those on the ground, who, like myself had enjoyed the blessings of a kind Providence, and who with me had wandered far from our Father’s house; those associates of grog-shops were present, and I saw them looking at the moving in the congregation. I have often seen them in groceries and that day saw them for the last time. I felt, as the meeting progressed, an increasing load resting on me, so much so that on Sunday night, I remained at home alone, my family being on the camp ground; that night I wrestled and prayed and in the morning I repaired to the camp ground. The doors of the church were opened, and sinners invited to come in. I and my companion and one son embraced the invitation, and in due time others of my family came into the church. Tongue cannot express the joy at my escape from the sins and iniquities of the times. I was soon appointed a leader of a class, afterward recording steward; these places I filled some twelve years or until I moved to Richmond. These were joyful days; the love of God was the theme of my song; and though years have passed away, the seasons at our class meeting are still fresh in my mind; and the query often is presented to my mind why, the present continued coldness in the churches and why almost ignore class meetings? The answer is prominently impressed on my mind. I said the answer is impressed on my mind, and grows out of facts too palpable to need proof.
The young divine who has for years been resting his elbows at college walls has a smattering of Greek; does not willingly stoop so low as to attend class meetings. His dignity does not admit of such a compromise; and if class meetings must be perpetuated, let such attend to them who are merely homemade preachers. He is not in a state so lowly, as to speak to an old sister concerning her progress in the paths of righteousness; the young men and women may learn at home; he is the minister in charge; has obtained his knowledge by deep study; and his deep sermons over which he has pondered a week, must be received as gospel truth. This point the church has been tending to for years. The preaching has tended to a law lecture; the signing operatic system, and th voice found inadequate to praise God; and hence the introduction of melodeons, organs and pianos, accompanied by a choir, and the congregation to sit silent and be sung at.
In this state of religious feeling, I could not enjoy as I had in a simpler mode of worship, the love of the brethren, nor the love of the religion which I professed. I absented myself from the Church and finally withdrew. Not in ill-feeling, but rather in sadness, to see the church ritual to take the lead as the first consideration, and holiness and true religion standing second. I did not suffer myself to use unfriendly words, against a body of men with whom I had labored and prayed; and who had with the help of the Lord, made me a better man. Since I withdrew I have attended the Hicksite meeting, and the Orthodox meeting on Marion Street. I stand now an outsider, but feel rather that to identify myself with a religious organization is a duty I owe myself and the cause of truth and righteousness. I feel that I could truly worship with the Hicksites, the Orthodox, or the United Brethren and I have the privilege of choice in this matter. The church is a stepping forward in a noble cause, and yet I believe salvation does not rest on the church membership, but on a good conscience, and the observation of the precepts of Jesus, embraced in a few words; Love of God, and man, and to render to others, whatever we would demand of others. But the love of the world is now the object of pursuit; it has made its way even into the churches; and the ministers operate on the membership, as bankers operate on borrows of money.
What a change a few years have wrought not only in the Methodist church, but even in the Quaker membership! The love of money, fine carriages, fine dwellings, and fine clothes takes the first seat, and governs the whole mass. The days of simplicity, plainness of dress seem to have passed away, and pride and display is the religion now recognized. The means of display at command invite a compliance with the fashion.
On the 9th of August 1853 I lost by death my dear companion with whom I had lived forty-three years. This called for a change in domestic and home concerns. Two of my sons moved to lands I had bought in Kosclusko county; and two sons and one daughter moved to Iowa, and in less than three years were laid side by side in the cemetery in Mount Vernon, thus leaving me alone with a large farm. In December 1854 I was again a married man, having married Lydia A. Vaughan; and in 1858 sold my homestead and moved to Richmond, where I now reside in peace.
I have in my mind great cause to praise my Father in Heaven for his goodness and mercy; that during a long life He has been my Almighty Friend; and that through dangers seen and unseen He has brought me safe – so long as life and being lasts.
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A few points only need be referenced to in connection with the above. The deceased married early, his first wife being Susannah a sister of the late Daniel Clark of this county. His early manhood was devoted to hard manual labor in improving his lands, yet his mental activity found scope in general reading, writing for the newspapers, and political aspirations. He collected a good library for his day, and was always interesting in conversation. He united with the Fifth Street Society of Friends within the past year
The one striking point about the life of Henry Hoover was its admirable general completeness as contrasted with most of “the men of these degenerate days.” Physically he was a model. In his prime he was one of the finest looking men to be found anywhere. Nature endowed him with an eye, a face, a head, a native dignity of bearing, which gave the world assurance of a man.” His mind was equally well endowed, and was singularly versatile, combining sound practical common sense. – which ensured his success in worldly affairs – with warm social feelings, a ready flow of wit and humor, love of music, and crowned with strong devotional aspirations. We believe he was scarcely sick a day till his last illness, and that was in the main but a slow, painless decline; while his mental faculties remained clear almost to the close; and his religious hopes beamed forth brightly, triumphantly over the wreak of earthly existence. We saw him frequently during his last sickness, and it was truly wonderful to witness his perfect calmness, and reliance on the promises of faith. He repeated passages from his favorite hymns, with all his characteristics appreciation and fervor, which we regret we did not take references to, as they would throw light on the elevated character of his religious sentiments.
Thus completely, harmoniously rounded was this man’s life; thus, full-orbed and cloudless set the sun of his earthly existence. Could mortal hope a happier lot?

Under “Home News” in same newspaper as above, the following: The late Henry Hoover a short time before his death gave upwards of $100 to the Orphans’ Home of this City.”

Also the following:
‘Funeral of Henry Hoover. –
The esteem in which this aged and intelligent citizen, this pioneer of Wayne County, was held by all classes, was evinced by the large attendance of leading citizens of all denominations at his funeral which took place last Saturday morning at 9 o’clock, from the Friends Church on 5th Street. Though he was a member of that church he seemed to belong to all the community, and not only a large representation from all the Churches and all classes of business men and the professions in our midst were present, but many prominent persons from other places who knew him, were there to pay their last tribute of respect to his mortal remains.
The exercises at the Church were of a very solemn and interesting character, the ministers of both the Friends and Methodist churches taking part in there marks, and bearing testimony to the life of intelligent usefulness and Christianity which he had lived, and to the hope of immortal happiness and glory which he had entertained, through the last 21 years of his life since conversion, and which he had especially manifested near the close of his part in this earthly scene. At the close of the exercises at the church a long procession of carriages crowed with people followed the corpse to the Hoover Family Cemetery north of the City, where the body was interred to await the coming of the great day when the sea and the land shall give up their dead. In the triumph of faith his spirit was wafted up to the great Spirit of Sprits, and thus is taken from amongst us another link that connected the present with the past generation.

THE INDIANA RADICAL
And True Republican
Isaac H. Julian
Editor and Proprietor

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Re: Andrew W Hoover

opharbour1 — 2009-08-11 18:31:59Z

I'm replying to this post as I am a descendant of Andrew W. Hoover and Eva J. Patterson. In addition to the children Rick mentioned, Mabel Estelle (Hoover) Ullrey was also a daughter (and is my great grandmother). She died in 1909 due to complications of childbirth with my grandmother. According to Eva's death certificate, she and Andrew were divorced at the time of her death. Eva, Grace, Mabel and Hilda are buried at Sumnerville Cemetery in Pokagon Towship, Michigan (B-7) (If you google Sumnerville Cemetery and follow the link from the usgwarchvies.net, you'll find a picture of their headstone).

Michael W. Hoover and Margaret (Smith) Hoover are buried at Sumnerville Cemetery also.

I unfortunately do not have any of the documents you've referenced, but would be very interested should they turn up.

Re: PA/OH Hoovers

elainejd50_1 — 2009-08-31 23:35:23Z

Have positive proof of Delila Thorn Hoover's parents....Willing to share. Elaine Day

Re: PA/OH Hoovers

elainejd50_1 — 2009-08-31 23:32:24Z

Have positive proof of Delila Thorn Hoover wife of Aaron Hoover parents. Contact me at elainejd50@hotmail.com

Elaine Day

Barbara Harris, Martha Hoover: graduates

rlm4040 — 2009-09-13 21:39:14Z

Found this in an old paper I was looking at:
From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World (Kansas), March 1961
"Two Lawrence girls, Barbara Leona Harris and Martha Charlene Hoover, will receive their St Luke School of Nursing caps in ceremonies at 8 Friday night in the Haden Hall at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City, MO.

"Miss Harris is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Harris, of route 2, and Miss Hoover is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Hoover, of Route 5.

The article is attached.

Re: Looking For Info On Gustava Hoover-Estes

LisaCALDWELLGARRETT — 2009-09-02 02:00:53Z

Hi Jody:
I am just discovering that I'm related to the HOOVER family.
Gustava HOOVER ESTES was my 2nd cousin, 2 X removed. I have information on her ancestors if you would like it.
Lisa Caldwell Garrett

HOOVER William Martin 1882-1948

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-09 16:20:14Z

HOOVER William Martin 1882-1948

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

HOOVER Lillie M 1896-1978

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-25 15:26:58Z

HOOVER Lillie M 1896-1978

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,892 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

HOOVER Joseph Alezander 1880-1942

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-07 23:09:43Z

HOOVER Joseph Alezander 1880-1942

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Looking for Mary Hoover?

exochsastar89 — 2009-07-07 23:17:46Z

I dont think I can help you find your Mary Hoover, but I was wondering if you could help me. My grandmothers name was Mary Jane Hoover, she was born in the late 1920s in Indiana. She had one brother named Henry but thats all the information I know about her family. If any of this information sounds like it could be linked to your family please let me know.

Re: Perry-Hoover,Fayetteville,PA

krishocker — 2009-08-12 16:17:49Z

Robert,
do you have any dates for your Hoover being in Fayette County? I'm researching my Hoovers in Fayette County and have seen reference to a Samuel Hoover.

He appears in German Township tax records in 1813 with one horse. He's listed there again in 1814 as a carpenter, in 1815 as a laborer, and in 1816 with property of 30 acres (note indicates from Redstone?). He's also there in 1817 and in 1820 is listed as a farmer. I stopped browsing through the tax records at 1820.

I've also seen him in census records for German township, Fayette county in 1810 and 1820.

In 1810, the census record lists:
1 male, 26-44 (b. 1766-1784)
2 males, under 10 (b. 1800-1809)
1 female, 16-26 (b. 1794-1784)
2 females, under 10 (b. 1800-1809)

Also there in 1810 is Joseph HOOVER. He married Mary, daughter of Jacob and Anna Maria (___) HOOVER. I believe, Joseph may be the son of Andrew HOOVER, Jacob's brother. However, he may also be of another HOOVER family. Jacob HOOVER only had one son, George HOOVER who moved to Ohio County, Kentucky. I don't have the names of Andrew's children.

In 1820, the census lists:
1 male, 16-26 (b. 1794-1804)
1 male, under 10 (b. 1810-1819)
1 female, 26-45 (b. 1775-1794)
1 female, 10-16 (b. 1804-1810)
2 females, under 10 (b. 1810-1819)

Also listed in German Twp in 1820 are Andrew HOOVER and Henry HOOVER. This is most likely Andrew HOOVER (b. 1775) and his family with France McCLURE, and his brother Henry HOOVER and his family with Sarah HARRISON. Both Andrew and Henry were the sons of Henry and Eve (HAMLINE) HOOVER, and grandsons of Andrew and Catharine (___) HOOVER.

It is possible that Samuel was the son or grandson of one of my HOOVERs (and thus a cousin of Andrew, Joseph or Henry), however at this time I have NO PROOF of a relationship. I am still researching the Fayette County HOOVERs and documenting what I find.

You can find more information on my website at www.krishocker.com.

I hope this helps some.

Sincerely,
Kris Hocker