Mabel Catharine McCleary1
F, b. 18 March 1894, d. 2 December 1966
| Birth* | Mabel Catharine McCleary was born on 18 March 1894 at Gates, Marion, Oregon.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 "across the line from Gates Town", Rock Creek Precinct, Linn, Oregon, in the household of Terrence (Tench) Johnson McCleary; ED 189, sheet 6A, occupation appears to be brick layer, widowed, 5 children at home; name is written Terrence C. McClary and age is 10 years off, but children match.2 |
| Death* | Mabel Catharine McCleary died on 2 December 1966 at Eagle Point, Jackson, Oregon, at age 72; SSDI lists Mabel Kingery, same date of birth, died Nov. 1966, Oregon Death Index gives dates as 2 Dec 1966 - further verification needed.3,4 |
Citations
- [S456] "Military Records of Tench J. McCleary."
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S634] Oregon Health Dept., Oregon Death Index, Jackson, Certificate 17594.
Inez Marie McCleary1
F, b. 29 September 1897
| Birth* | Inez Marie McCleary was born on 29 September 1897 at Gates, Marion, Oregon.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 "across the line from Gates Town", Rock Creek Precinct, Linn, Oregon, in the household of Terrence (Tench) Johnson McCleary; ED 189, sheet 6A, occupation appears to be brick layer, widowed, 5 children at home; name is written Terrence C. McClary and age is 10 years off, but children match.2 |
Citations
- [S456] "Military Records of Tench J. McCleary."
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
Donald Chester McCleary1
M, b. 12 September 1905
| Birth* | Donald Chester McCleary was born on 12 September 1905 at Gates, Marion, Oregon.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 "across the line from Gates Town", Rock Creek Precinct, Linn, Oregon, in the household of Terrence (Tench) Johnson McCleary; ED 189, sheet 6A, occupation appears to be brick layer, widowed, 5 children at home; name is written Terrence C. McClary and age is 10 years off, but children match.2 |
| Census* | Donald Chester McCleary appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, ED 7, sheet 11A, occupation surveying-engineering, single, boarding with William Lewis family; not certain this is the right person, although name is Donald C. and age is close.3 |
Citations
- [S456] "Military Records of Tench J. McCleary."
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
John Ault1
M, b. 8 September 1841, d. 21 February 1905
| Birth* | John Ault was born on 8 September 1841 at Massillon, Stark, Ohio.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Frederick Ault; page 415, occupation merchant, real estate valued at $12,830, 6 children at home plus Thomas Martin and Elizabeth Thompson.1 |
| Census* | John Ault appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 at Aspinwall P.O., Nemaha, Nebraska, page 198 (72), occupation assistant farmer, lived with the family of Andrew Scovill, next door to Jacob Bozart.3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 Aspinwall P.O., Nemaha, Nebraska, in the household of Andrew A. Scovill; page 72 (198), occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 5 children and John Ault at home.3 |
| Milit-Beg* | John Ault began military service on 9 December 1861 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, as a Private, 29th Regiment Indiana Volunteers.2 |
| Description* | He was described as at the time of enlistment as 5' 6" tall, dark hair, dark complexion, dark eyes, occupation laborer, age 20 years, born Massillon, Ohio on 9 December 1861 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.2 |
| Milit-End* | He ended military service on 21 July 1862 at Battle Creek, Monroe, Tennessee; as a result of a gun shot wound taken at the battle of Shiloh.2 |
| Marriage* | He married Patricia T.J. Warner on 10 May 1870 at Nemaha City, Nemaha, Nebraska; by George K. Davis, minister.2,4 |
| Census | John Ault appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Blue Springs Village, Gage, Nebraska, ED 41, sheet 2A, occupation bookkeeper, owned home, married 30 years, 6 children, 3 living.5 |
| Death* | He died on 21 February 1905 at Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, at age 63.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S458] "Military Records of John Ault."
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S70] NSDAR Nebraska, Nemaha County Vital Statistics 1892-1904, Marriage Book 3, page 26.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
Patricia T.J. Warner1,2
F, b. July 1849, d. 10 May 1925
| Birth* | Patricia T.J. Warner was born in July 1849 at Indiana; T.J. may be Tolie or Tallie J.1,2 |
| Married Name | As of 10 May 1870,her married name was Ault.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She married John Ault, son of Frederick Ault and Mary Yohe, on 10 May 1870 at Nemaha City, Nemaha, Nebraska; by George K. Davis, minister.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | Patricia T.J. Warner appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Blue Springs Village, Gage, Nebraska, in the household of John Ault; ED 41, sheet 2A, occupation bookkeeper, owned home, married 30 years, 6 children, 3 living.3 |
| Death* | Patricia T.J. Warner died on 10 May 1925 at Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, at age 75; at the home of her son, Claude.1 |
Family | John Ault b. 8 Sep 1841, d. 21 Feb 1905 |
| Children | |
Citations
- [S458] "Military Records of John Ault."
- [S70] NSDAR Nebraska, Nemaha County Vital Statistics 1892-1904, Marriage Book 3, page 26.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
George Earl Ault1
M, b. 27 July 1890, d. before 27 November 1916
| Birth* | George Earl Ault was born on 27 July 1890 at Blue Springs, Gage, Nebraska.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Blue Springs Village, Gage, Nebraska, in the household of John Ault; ED 41, sheet 2A, occupation bookkeeper, owned home, married 30 years, 6 children, 3 living.2 |
| Death* | George Earl Ault died before 27 November 1916; not present in list of children.1 |
Citations
- [S458] "Military Records of John Ault."
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
Harry Alonzo Ault1
M, b. 3 March 1871
Citations
- [S458] "Military Records of John Ault."
Frederick Ault1
M, b. 6 November 1872
Citations
- [S458] "Military Records of John Ault."
Claude Edward Ault1
M, b. 7 April 1877
| Birth* | Claude Edward Ault was born on 7 April 1877 at Wathena, Doniphan, Kansas.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Blue Springs Village, Gage, Nebraska, in the household of John Ault; ED 41, sheet 2A, occupation bookkeeper, owned home, married 30 years, 6 children, 3 living.2 |
Citations
- [S458] "Military Records of John Ault."
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
Betty Louise Hoover1
F, b. November 1919
| Birth* | Betty Louise Hoover was born in November 1919 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana; 2 months old in 1920 census.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Robert Lee Hoover; ED 138, sheet 7A, occupation clerk in grocery store, 1 child at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Betty Louise Hoover appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Robert Lee Hoover; ED 17, sheet 10A, occupation fireman-city, owned home valued at $3,000, no radio, 1 child and father in law, Frank Smith at home.2 |
| Residence* | Betty Louise Hoover lived on 6 October 1982 at Russiaville, Howard, Indiana; married name Melton.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S568] Kokomo Tribune, Various, Robert Hoover, 6 October 1982.
James Adams1
M
Citations
- [S40] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami Co. Indiana Marriages, Book C3, page 246.
Elizabeth Ault1
F, b. 1831
| Birth* | Elizabeth Ault was born in 1831 at Wayne, Ohio; not listed in Ault History.1 |
| Married Name | As of 17 September 1848,her married name was Thompson.2,3 |
| Marriage* | She married William Thompson on 17 September 1848 at Fulton, Indiana.2,3 |
| (Witness) Death | Elizabeth Ault witnessed the death of William Thompson on 4 March 1849 at Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Citizens Cemetery, Rochester Twp.2 |
| (Witness) Census | Elizabeth Ault appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Frederick Ault; page 415, occupation merchant, real estate valued at $12,830, 6 children at home plus Thomas Martin and Elizabeth Thompson.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Citizens Cemetery.
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book (1), page 231.
Catharine Ault1
F, b. 1 April 1832, d. 21 January 1878
| Birth* | Catharine Ault was born on 1 April 1832 at Wayne, Ohio.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Frederick Ault; page 415, occupation merchant, real estate valued at $12,830, 6 children at home plus Thomas Martin and Elizabeth Thompson.1 |
| Married Name | As of 23 May 1852,her married name was Clark.3 |
| Marriage* | Catharine Ault married Elias V. Clark on 23 May 1852 at Fulton, Indiana; confirm in census.3 |
| Death* | Catharine Ault died on 21 January 1878 at Hall, Nebraska, at age 45.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S572] Bill Kincaid, Ault Family History, page 67.
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book A, page 78.
Nancy Ault1
F, b. 1836, d. 27 February 1869
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S572] Bill Kincaid, Ault Family History, page 67.
Rebecca Ault
F, b. 1839, d. 9 November 1851
| Birth* | Rebecca Ault was born in 1839 at Ohio. |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Frederick Ault; page 415, occupation merchant, real estate valued at $12,830, 6 children at home plus Thomas Martin and Elizabeth Thompson.1 |
| Death* | Rebecca Ault died on 9 November 1851 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Citizens Cemetery.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Citizens Cemetery.
Darius Ault1
M, b. 29 May 1844, d. 7 February 1912
| Birth* | Darius Ault was born on 29 May 1844 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; obituary says 1846, but census and Ault History say 1844; his mother was rather old.1,2,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Frederick Ault; page 415, occupation merchant, real estate valued at $12,830, 6 children at home plus Thomas Martin and Elizabeth Thompson.1 |
| Milit-Beg* | Darius Ault began military service on 7 September 1861 at LaPorte, LaPorte, Indiana, as a Private, drummer, Company D, 29th Infantry Regiment Indiana.2 |
| Milit-End* | He ended military service on 10 February 1863 at Nashville, Tennessee; due to a partial disability of throat and lungs.2 |
| Marriage* | He married Emma S. Orr on 27 February 1868 at Fulton, Indiana.4,5 |
| Census* | Darius Ault appeared on the census of 1880 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 60B, occupation clerk in hardware store, 1 child at home.5 |
| Death* | He died on 7 February 1912 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 67; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.2 |
| Obit | Darius's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 8 February 1912:
When the sad news gained circulation Wednesday evening and this morning that Darius AULT had suddenly passed away at his home on West Eighth street Wednesday evening there was general sorrow expressed at the departure of this well known and highly popular citizen and comrade.The suddenness of his death may be realized when it is known that Mr. Ault was enjoying his usual health Wednesday and in fact up to the very moment when he was stricken with what is believed to have been an attack of heart trouble. Mr. & Mrs. Ault were seated at their home and were discussing the advisability of retiring when Mr. Ault remarked that he was Rochester Evening Sentinel - 1912 suffering such an unusual pain in his breast. Mrs. Ault noted that he was rapidly becoming worse and ran to the home of A. H. SKINNER, next door, to phone for a physician. When she returned Mr. Ault did not recognize her and passed away shortly after the arrival of the physician. Darius Ault was born in Rochester, May 29, 1846, and now is the last of a family of eighteen children, of which he was the youngest. His boyhood days were spent in the vicinity of Rochester and when the Civil war broke out he was at once anxious to join the fray. However, his tender age and small stature were against him and he was turned down. However, he was not to be put aside and on September 7, 1861, he joined the 29th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry at LaPorte. He enlisted as a drummer boy and served in that capacity until he was discharged at Nashville, Tennessee, February 10, 1863, on account of disability of throat and lungs. He took part in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth and Stone River, of which the former was the most important. His intimate friends during service were Isom R. NEW, Andrew C. SHEPHERD, Jeremiah SMITH and Perry SHOEMAKER, of whom the latter two are dead. After his discharge he came home and in February, 1863, he was united in marriage with Miss Emma ORR of this city. To this union one daughter, Miss Nellie AULT, of Cleveland, Ohio, survives with the wife and mother and both have the profound sympathy of their relatives and a wide circle of personal friends. “Jud” AULT as he was known by everyone in this city and many of the surrounding towns was one of the jolliest citizens the city afforded and was always ready with a cheerful word for all. He was beloved by all as an honorable and upright citizen and the boyishness of his good natured remarks and his stature were hid in more serious moments by the thoughts of a really big man. As a lover of home, nature and comrades he was a model of contentment and when he was not whiling the time away at his home he was either with the soldier boys in the court house or if it be
in summer he was to be found at the lake, where he spent many hours in his favorite fishing spots. “Jud” Ault was a noble comrade and a man, and is one that will be sorely missed from his usual haunts for many a day to come. The funeral arrangements have not been announced.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 8 February 1912.
- [S572] Bill Kincaid, Ault Family History, page 67.
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 465.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
William Thompson1
M, b. 1822, d. 4 March 1849
Citations
- [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Citizens Cemetery.
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book (1), page 231.
Elias V. Clark1
M
Citations
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book A, page 78.
Emma S. Orr1,2
F, b. 1845, d. 1 May 1915
| Birth* | Emma S. Orr was born in 1845 at Noble, Indiana.1,2 |
| Married Name | As of 27 February 1868,her married name was Ault.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She married Darius Ault, son of Frederick Ault and Mary Yohe, on 27 February 1868 at Fulton, Indiana.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | Emma S. Orr appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Darius Ault; page 60B, occupation clerk in hardware store, 1 child at home.2 |
| Death* | Emma S. Orr died on 1 May 1915 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.3 |
| Obit | Emma S.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 3 May 1915:
Mrs. Emma AULT, 69, widow of Darius “Jud” AULT, died Saturday evening at seven o’clock at the home on west Eighth street. Death was caused by an attack of neuralgia which went to the heart. Mrs. Ault had been ill for several weeks with the grip, but was not in a serious condition until Friday when neuralgia developed. Mrs. Emma ORR AULT was born in Noble county, Indiana, and came here when very young. On February 27, 1868, she was married to Darius Ault. They were the parents of one child, Miss Nellie AULT, who has been living in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Ault leaves one sister, Mrs. Addie FLAHARTY of Street, Maryland. Mr. Ault died two years ago last February. Mrs. Ault was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. A. S. WARRINER officiating.3 |
Citations
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 465.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 3 May 1915.
William H. Ault1
M, b. 16 January 1830
| Birth* | William H. Ault was born on 16 January 1830 at Baughman Twp., Wayne, Ohio.2 |
| Marriage* | He married Martha M. Scovill on 23 August 1849 at Fulton, Indiana.1 |
| Census* | William H. Ault appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 419b, occupation farmer, no land value, no children, a laborer named John Clark, age 21, b. IN was living with them.3 |
Citations
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book (1), page 279.
- [S572] Bill Kincaid, Ault Family History, page 65.
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
Martha M. Scovill1
F, b. 1828
| Birth* | Martha M. Scovill was born in 1828 at New York.2 |
| Married Name | As of 23 August 1849,her married name was Ault.1 |
| Marriage* | She married William H. Ault, son of Frederick Ault and Mary Yohe, on 23 August 1849 at Fulton, Indiana.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Martha M. Scovill appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of William H. Ault; page 419b, occupation farmer, no land value, no children, a laborer named John Clark, age 21, b. IN was living with them.2 |
Citations
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book (1), page 279.
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
Sarah Ann Ault1
F, b. 14 March 1828, d. 26 January 1910
| Birth* | Sarah Ann Ault was born on 14 March 1828 at Wayne, Ohio.2,3 |
| Married Name | As of 10 November 1844,her married name was Scovill.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Andrew A. Scovill on 10 November 1844 at Fulton, Indiana.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Sarah Ann Ault appeared on the census of 2 August 1850 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Andrew A. Scovill; Household 13, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children, lived next to Isaiah Hoover.4 |
| (Witness) Census | Sarah Ann Ault appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 Aspinwall P.O., Nemaha, Nebraska, in the household of Andrew A. Scovill; page 72 (198), occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 5 children and John Ault at home.5 |
| (Witness) Census | Sarah Ann Ault appeared on the census of 1880 Nemaha City, Nemaha, Nebraska, in the household of Andrew A. Scovill; page 178A, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.6 |
| Death* | Sarah Ann Ault died on 26 January 1910 at Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, at age 81.7 |
Citations
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book (1), page 86.
- [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
- [S572] Bill Kincaid, Ault Family History, page 65.
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S572] Bill Kincaid, Ault Family History, page 373.
Andrew A. Scovill1
M, b. 1818
| Birth* | Andrew A. Scovill was born in 1818 at New York.2 |
| Marriage* | He married Sarah Ann Ault, daughter of Frederick Ault and Mary Yohe, on 10 November 1844 at Fulton, Indiana.1 |
| Census | Andrew A. Scovill appeared on the census of 2 August 1850 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, Household 13, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children, lived next to Isaiah Hoover.3 |
| Name Variation | As of 2 August 1850, Andrew A. Scovill was also known as Andrew Schovill.3 |
| Census* | He appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 at Aspinwall P.O., Nemaha, Nebraska, page 72 (198), occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 5 children and John Ault at home.2 |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 1880 at Nemaha City, Nemaha, Nebraska, page 178A, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.4 |
Citations
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book (1), page 86.
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
Christian Hoover1
M, b. 15 September 1830, d. 18 October 1917
| Birth* | Christian Hoover was born on 15 September 1830 at Franklin, Pennsylvania.1,2 |
| Marriage* | He married Julien Barkdoll, daughter of Margaret Harboe, in 1855.1 |
| Census* | Christian Hoover appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, page 666, occupation cabinet maker, real estate valued at $600, 3 children at home.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Margaret A. Barkdoll, daughter of Margaret Harboe, on 13 February 1866 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.3,4 |
| Census | Christian Hoover appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, page 123B, occupation furniture dealer, real estate valued at $5,700, 4 children at home and Milton O. Rees, a cabinet's apprentice.5 |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 1880 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, page 63C, occupation undertaker, 3 children at home.3 |
| Death | He died on 17 October 1917 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 87; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Mausoleum.2 |
| Obit* | Christian's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 18 October 1917:
Christian HOOVER, 87, who conducted a furniture store in this city for more than 60 years, died Wednesday morning at 10:30 at the home on West 6th St. He had been confined to the house or only two weeks, but in the last year had been declining, altho his remarkable clearness of mind remained with him until the last. Three weeks ago he had perfected plans to spend the winter in Florida. Death was caused by euramia. Mr. Hoover was Rochester’s oldest business man. Coming here in 1852, he went into the furniture business in 1854. He was born in Franklin county, Pa., September 15, 1830. In 1852, he left home for the West to secure work at his trade, which was cabinet making. After visiting Detroit, he went to South Bend where he was unable to find anything. He then started to walk to Logansport, but stopped in Rochester where he secured work of P. A. MANN, who was then in the furniture business here. Mr. Hoover also worked at that time for Jacob WHITTENBERGER at Akron, walking from Rochester and back daily, for less than $1 a day. In 1854, Mr. Hoover and Jesse YOST went into the furniture business and when Mr. Yost died a year later, the surviving partner purchased the business. He remained active in his chosen vocation until within two weeks of his death, coming daily to the store. He always maintained that activity was the secret of long life and until this year, went annually to the Wisconsin lake region to rough it. He often said that he was not going to rust out. Mr. Hoover was a man with few habits. He quit using tobacco 50years ago.
Mr. Hoover represented a type of business men who are not numerous. It is said that his desk was jammed with thousands of dollars worth of notes, given in the purchase of furniture, which are outlawed, but despite the fact that he was a poor collector, he left a comfortable fortune. He never turned away from the store a poor man, who needed help, and donated much money to Rochester enterprises which cost him heavily. It is said that the Rochester Lock Co. lost him $14,000. Mr. Hoover’s first store was located on the site of the present Palm Parlor. Several years later he moved north to the present location. When his son, Charles, was living he started a shoe store, which was managed by the former. Altho he never aspired to office, Mr. Hoover was an ardent supporter of the republican party. He was probably the oldest member of that organization in the county and was one of the first men to back the party when organized by the followers of Abraham Lincoln. He was also the oldest member of the local Masonic lodge and was an Odd Fellow for years.
In 1855, Mr. Hoover married Julien BARKDOLL. They were the parents of four children: George [HOOVER], Charles [HOOVER], Mrs. M. O. REES and another daughter, of whom Mrs. M. O. Rees alone survives. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Hoover married his wife’s sister, Margaret BARKDOLL, who is living. They were the parents of one son, John HOOVER, who is living. Several years ago, Mr. Hoover adopted Miss Trudie HOOVER, a daughter of Samuel BARKDOLL. Miss Hoover was taken to raise by Mr. and Mrs. Hoover when an infant, at the death of her mother. Thomas HOOVER, (son of Mr. and Mrs. John HOOVER), has been a member of the Hoover household since he was several months old. He leaves one sister, who lives in Pennsylvania.
Funeral Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at the house, Rev. Scott HERSHEY in charge.
A number of business houses closed Saturday afternoon during the hour of the Christian Hoover funeral. The offices of the United Public Service Comany were closed all the afternoon out of respect for Mr. Hoover, who was one of the founders and a
former director of the institution. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Scott P. HERSHEY and special musical numbers were given by Miss Ruth BRINKMAN and C. J. IRWIN. The Masons were in charge of the burial at the mausoleum.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 18 October 1917.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 319.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
Julien Barkdoll1
F, b. 1 December 1833, d. 10 February 1864
| Birth* | Julien Barkdoll was born on 1 December 1833 at Pennsylvania.1,3 |
| Married Name | As of 1855,her married name was Hoover.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Christian Hoover in 1855.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Julien Barkdoll appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Christian Hoover; page 666, occupation cabinet maker, real estate valued at $600, 3 children at home.1 |
| Death* | Julien Barkdoll died on 10 February 1864 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 30; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 5 January 1884.
- [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
Margaret I. Hoover1
F, b. 1856
| Birth* | Margaret I. Hoover was born in 1856 at Fulton, Indiana.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Christian Hoover; page 666, occupation cabinet maker, real estate valued at $600, 3 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Margaret I. Hoover appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Christian Hoover; page 123B, occupation furniture dealer, real estate valued at $5,700, 4 children at home and Milton O. Rees, a cabinet's apprentice.2 |
| Married Name | As of 27 June 1875,her married name was Rees.3,4 |
| Marriage* | Margaret I. Hoover married Milton O. Rees on 27 June 1875 at Fulton, Indiana.3,4 |
| (Witness) Census | Margaret I. Hoover appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Milton O. Rees; page 59C, occupation cabinet marker, 1 child at home.4 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C, page 319.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
Mary B. Hoover1
F, b. 23 September 1857, d. 9 December 1860
| Birth* | Mary B. Hoover was born on 23 September 1857 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Christian Hoover; page 666, occupation cabinet maker, real estate valued at $600, 3 children at home.1 |
| Death* | Mary B. Hoover died on 9 December 1860 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 3; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery; marker reading is 13 years rather than 3.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O>F. Cemetery.
Charles H. Hoover1
M, b. 16 December 1859, d. 27 May 1894
| Birth* | Charles H. Hoover was born on 16 December 1859 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Christian Hoover; page 666, occupation cabinet maker, real estate valued at $600, 3 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Charles H. Hoover appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Christian Hoover; page 123B, occupation furniture dealer, real estate valued at $5,700, 4 children at home and Milton O. Rees, a cabinet's apprentice.3 |
| (Witness) Census | Charles H. Hoover appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Christian Hoover; page 63C, occupation undertaker, 3 children at home.4 |
| Marriage* | Charles H. Hoover married Julia Ellen Corbett on 29 December 1887 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana;
Wednesday, January 5, 1887
MARRIED - Last Wednesday a telegram was delivered to Mr. A. J. CORBETT, from Ben ELLIOTT, stating that Charley HOOVER and Miss Julia CORBETT were married at his residence on that day and that after a two weeks visit with relatives in Pennsylvania, they would return to this city. Both of the high contracting parties have lived in this city for years, the groom being one of the popular managers of the North End Shoe Store, and the bride, the handsome daughter of Mr. A. J. Corbett. . . . .
Wednesday, January 12, 1887
MARRIED - Yesterday evening at 9 o’clock at the residence of Mr. B. M. ELLIOTT, 2114 K. street, Mr. Charles E. HOOVER and Miss Julia C. CORBETT, of Rochester, Ind., were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony, the services being performed by the Rev. Thomas S. WYNKOOP.
The marriage was quiet and unostantious, only a few select and intimate personal friends of the high contracting parties being present. The bride was handsomely attired in a neat traveling suit, and the happy couple, as they stood in the exquisite parlors of the Elliott mansion, presented a rare picture of youth and beauty. They left on the 10 o’clock train for Philadelphia and New York, and will reach their home in Indiana about the middle of January next. -- Washington National Republican.2,5,6 |
| Death* | Charles H. Hoover died on 27 May 1894 at Indiana at age 34; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.2 |
| Obit | Charles H.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 1 June 1894:
Charles H. HOOVER, son of Chris. HOOVER, and a widely known shoe dealer of this city, died at his home Monday morning, of bronchial trouble aged 34 years. Charley, as he was familiarly known, had been an invalid for two years and had tried health resorts, sanitariums and the best medical skill but all without avail. Deceased was born in this city and by an ever affable disposition and honorable bearing, grew into one of the most popular business men of the city. He was an active member of the order of Knights of Pythias, the elaborate floral tributes and immense turnout of the lodge members on the occasion of the funeral, eloquently attesting the high esteem in which he was held as a lodge man.
Mr. Hoover married Miss Julia CORBETT in 1886, and she, with his father, one sister, Mrs. Milton O. REES, one brother George HOOVER, and one half-brother, John HOOVER are the only near relatives remaining. Rev. GIFT preached the funeral at the residence Tuesday afternoon, after which the K. of P. order, Fire company, of which he was a brave member, and a long line of citizens in carriages sorrowfully escorted the remains to the grave in Odd Fellows cemetery.7 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S472] Akron News, Various, 12 May 1932.
- [S213] Rochester Sentinel, 5 January 1887.
- [S213] Rochester Sentinel.
George Wesley Hoover1,2
M, b. 1861, d. 27 April 1915
| Birth* | George Wesley Hoover was born in 1861 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Christian Hoover; page 123B, occupation furniture dealer, real estate valued at $5,700, 4 children at home and Milton O. Rees, a cabinet's apprentice.3 |
| (Witness) Census | George Wesley Hoover appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Christian Hoover; page 63C, occupation undertaker, 3 children at home.1 |
| Death* | George Wesley Hoover died on 27 April 1915 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, no date on marker.4,2 |
| Obit | George Wesley's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 28 April 1915:
George Wesley HOOVER, 53, son of Christopher HOOVER, died Tuesday night at the home on west Sixth St., after an illness following a stroke of paralysis which he suffered in February. Within the last 30 days Mr. Hoover gave up all hope of getting well and pneumonia developed, causing death. George Hoover was born in this city, the son of Christopher and Julia HOOVER in 1862, his mother dying when he was three years old. He was Mr. Hoover’s fourth child. When about 20 years of age, George Hoover went into the shoe business with Charles HOOVER and remained in that business for a number of years. After the death of Charles Hoover, Mr. Hoover conducted the West Side hotel for five years, but in recent years he took up the cultivation of onions on a large scale. During his entire life he lived with his father and never married. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Milton REES, an adopted sister, Miss Trude HOOVER, and a halfbrother,John HOOVER. One sister and two brothers are dead. Funeral Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home, Rev. S. A. STEWART of the Presbyterian church in charge.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 28 April 1915.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. cemetery.
John Butler Hoover1
M, b. 30 December 1868, d. 23 May 1923
| Birth* | John Butler Hoover was born on 30 December 1868 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Christian Hoover; page 123B, occupation furniture dealer, real estate valued at $5,700, 4 children at home and Milton O. Rees, a cabinet's apprentice.3 |
| (Witness) Census | John Butler Hoover appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Christian Hoover; page 63C, occupation undertaker, 3 children at home.1 |
| Marriage* | John Butler Hoover married Winona Jane (Jennie) Butler circa 1893 at Indiana.4,5 |
| Death* | John Butler Hoover died on 23 May 1923 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 54; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.2 |
| Obit | John Butler's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 24 May 1923:
Over exertion during a golf match on the hilly links at Peru Wednesday, followed by a long ride through the cold air after becoming extremely warm and a hearty meal later in the evening, are believed responsible for the death from heart failure of John B. HOOVER, well known Rochester undertaker and furniture dealer, who was found dead in his furniture store early Thursday morning. He was 54 years of age. Mr. Hoover had enjoyed his customary good health and so far as could be learned had never complained of his heart, which must have been affected, however, by his exertions Wednesday at Peru. In company with several companions, Floyd [VanTRUMP] and Carl VanTRUMP, he went to Peru where he played golf strenuously thruout the day. Returning to Rochester in the evening, the party ate a hearty meal and a little later left his friends and apparently went to his furniture store. Hoover was in the habit of stopping in his place of business in the evening and working on his books or some other work about the store. It is believed that while so engaged he fell ill and went to the upper floor of the store to lay down. It was here that his body was found by Ora FOSTER, an employee of the store, when he opened up for business Thursday morning.
Physicians were summoned and they in company with Coroner HAIMBAUGH, pronounced death due to heart failure. The body was removed to the Hoover chapel. Funeral arrangements will be made later.
John B. HOOVER was born in Rochester, December 30, 1868, a son of Christian and Margaret HOOVER, deceased. He was educated in the public schools of Rochester and later became associated with his father in the furniture and undertaking business.
About 30 years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie BUTLER, who with a son, Tom HOOVER, a sister, Mrs. M. O. REES, of this city, and a foster sister, Miss Trude HOOVER, survive. Two half-brothers, George [HOOVER] and Charley HOOVER, and a half-sister preceded him. Hoover was probably one of the best known business men in this section of the country. His father, Christian Hoover, had been engaged in business in Rochester continuously over a period of 65 years and John Hoover took over the furniture and undertaking business left by the father at his death several years ago. He was always an extremely active man, in spite of his advanced years and was very popular among his numerous friends. He was known as an expert sportsman and spent considerable time in hunting and fishing and more especially in later years during the season at playing golf. Among other activities were his acts of charity, which though little known to the public, were of great extent in the community. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to a friend. He was a member of the Eagles lodge and a staunch supporter of the G.O.P.
Friday, May 25, 1923
Funeral services for the late John B. HOOVER, who died suddenly Wednesday night of heart failure, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Presbyterian church, Rev. D. S. PERRY in charge. The body has been placed in the Hoover home on the corner of Jefferson and Sixth streets where friends may call. Interment will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Those from out of town who attended the funeral of E. F. BRUBAKER were: Mrs. Allie BRUBAKER and daughter, Mrs. H. B. THRUSH, of Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. Fred SIDMORE, of Jackson, Mich., Harry BRUBAKER, of South Bend, Mrs. Lewis FORE, of Mentone, Mr. and Mrs. Tilman BRUBAKER, of Plymouth, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BRUBAKER, of Twelve Mile, and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob BRUBAKER, of Fulton.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 24 May 1923.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 28 September 1955.
- [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.