Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Helen M. Curtis¹

F, b. 28 October 1897, d. 21 March 1979

Father

Justin A. (Judd) Curtis² b. 7 Apr 1872, d. 2 Dec 1959

Mother

Minnie M. Riley¹ b. Mar 1877

Last Edited

28 Nov 2004

Birth*

Helen M. Curtis was born on 28 October 1897 at Fulton, Indiana.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Justin A. (Judd) Curtis; ED 35, Sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, married 3 years, 1 child, 1 living.⁴

Married Name

As of 29 December 1917,her married name was Baber.⁵

Marriage*

Helen M. Curtis married Earl Ted Baber on 29 December 1917 at Fulton, Indiana.⁵

Residence*

Helen M. Curtis lived on 3 December 1959 at Fort Myers, Lee, Florida.⁶

Death*

She died on 21 March 1979 at Lee, Florida, at age 81.⁷

Family

Earl Ted Baber b. 5 Sep 1893, d. 1 Jul 1963

Children

Robert Curtis Baber+⁸ b. 13 Oct 1918, d. 5 Jul 1988
Justine A. Baber⁸ b. 1921

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, James Curtis, 31 May 1933.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births, Book C-3, page 36.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book J, page 207.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Judd Curtis, 3 December 1959.
[S295] Florida State Department of Health, Florida Death Index, certificate 23246, 1979.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Anna Marie Slisher¹

F, b. 15 October 1910, d. 18 February 1932

Father

John Henry Slisher¹ b. 13 Sep 1874, d. 3 Mar 1946

Mother

Ella (Ellen S.) Wagoner¹ b. 4 Aug 1878, d. 16 Nov 1926

Last Edited

16 May 2016

Birth*

Anna Marie Slisher was born on 15 October 1910 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 58, sheet 4A, occupation appears to be foreman, rest not legible, 7 children at home, wife listed as "Sarah E."³

(Witness) Census

Anna Marie Slisher appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of John Henry Slisher; ED 52-2, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, widowed, 3 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 25 May 1931,her married name was Norman.^1,5

Marriage*

Anna Marie Slisher married Ernest F. Norman, son of Jesse Norman and Judel Alspach, on 25 May 1931 at Miami, Indiana.^1,5

Death*

Anna Marie Slisher died on 18 February 1932 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 21; in child birth, buried at the Plainview Cemetery, Macy.¹

Death

She died on 18 February 1932 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 21.⁶

Obit

Anna Marie's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 19 February 1932:

Mrs. Anna Marie Norman, aged 21, wife of Ernest Norman, died at the Woodlawn hospital at 5 p.m. Thursday as the result of child birth. The baby, Anna Judel Norman, is still alive. Mr. and Mrs. Norman lived on a farm two and a half miles north of Macy. Mrs. Norman had been a patient in the hospital since Tuesday. The deceased, Anna Marie Slisher, was born on Oct. 15, 1910 at Hammond. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Slisher. She has been a resident of Macy for the past 12 years at which time her parents moved to Macy from Hammond. Eighteen months ago she was married to Ernest Norman. She was a member of the Christian church at Macy. Survivors are the husband, daughter, father, five brothers William, Carl of Hammond, Dee and Paul of near Macy, Charles who makes his home with his father in Macy and a sister Zada who also lives with her father.¹

Family

Ernest F. Norman b. 16 Dec 1910, d. 25 Jun 1997

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 19 February 1932.
[S651] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Hammond, Indiana Birth Records, Book Ch-5, page 87.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Ernest Norman, 26 June 1997.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel.

Ernest F. Norman¹

M, b. 16 December 1910, d. 25 June 1997

Father

Jesse Norman b. 4 Mar 1887, d. 14 Jun 1970

Mother

Judel Alspach² b. 27 Jul 1891, d. 27 Sep 1960

Last Edited

21 Aug 2006

Birth*

Ernest F. Norman was born on 16 December 1910 at Miami, Indiana.^3,4,5

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 Perry Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Jesse Norman; ED 14, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 11 children at home.⁶

Marriage*

Ernest F. Norman married Anna Marie Slisher, daughter of John Henry Slisher and Ella (Ellen S.) Wagoner, on 25 May 1931 at Miami, Indiana.^1,7

Marriage*

Ernest F. Norman married Zelma A. Raber on 28 January 1934 at Macy, Miami, Indiana.⁸

Death*

Ernest F. Norman died on 25 June 1997 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 86.^3,5

Obit

Ernest F.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 26 June 1997:

Ernest F. Norman Dec. 16, 1910 June 25, 1997 Ernest F. NORMAN, 86, Commerce Street, Macy died Wednesday at LifeCare Center, Rochester. Born to Jesse and Judel ALSPACH NORMAN in Miami County, he married Anna Marie SLISHER on May 25, 1931. She died on Feb. 18, 1932. He married Zelma RABER on January 28, 1934. She survives. He owned and operated a gravel pit and trucking business in Macy, and attended the Macy Christian Church. He was the past High Priest of Rochester Chapter of Royal Arch Masons No. 9, past Worshipful Master of Macy Lincoln Lodge No. 52, past Illustrious master of the Peru Council No., 58, Macy order of Eastern Star, past- Commander of Peru Commandery Knights Templar No. 60, a, member of Knights of the York Cross of Honor No. 8, and a 42-year member of the Macy Fire Department. Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Don (Anna) DIELMAN, Rochester, Mrs. Joe (Priscilla) CRILL, Rochester; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Wilma GROSS, Warsaw, Mrs. Ruth BYER, Warsaw; Mrs. Martha WAGONER, Rochester, Mrs. Irene POWELL, Carpentersville, Ill., Mrs. Audrey FOUTS, Sebring, Fla; four brothers, Oren NORMAN, Akron, David NORMAN, Macy, Roy NORMAN, Warsaw, Kenneth NORMAN, Lagro. One sister and three brothers preceded in death. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. David WELSH will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 A.m. Monday. Burial
is at Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Memorials can be made to the Macy Christian Church.⁹

Family 1

Anna Marie Slisher b. 15 Oct 1910, d. 18 Feb 1932

Family 2

Zelma A. Raber b. 26 Jan 1917, d. 6 Oct 1998

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 19 February 1932.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 27 September 1960.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S283] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami County Indiana Birth Records, 1820-1920, Book H10, page 78.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 26 June 1997.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Ernest Norman, 26 June 1997.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 6 October 1998.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 24 June 1997.

Arnold Burch¹

M, b. 1791

Father

Father Burch

Last Edited

2 May 2002

Birth*

Arnold Burch was born in 1791 at Vermont.²

Marriage*

He married Mary Ewin circa 1815 at Ohio.³

Census*

Arnold Burch appeared on the census of 30 August 1850 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 443, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 3 children at home, plus Rebecca (50) & Charles Green (19) from New Jersey and Ohio.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 593, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400, 1 son and Mariah Johnson at home.⁴

Family

Mary Ewin b. 1793

Children

Sarah Burch⁵
Anna Burch+⁵ b. 23 Apr 1818, d. 21 Jul 1898
Levi Burch+¹ b. 24 Jan 1820, d. 19 Nov 1902
Rhoda Burch² b. 1830, d. b 1896
Elizabeth M. Burch² b. 1834, d. b 1896
Samuel E. Burch+² b. 10 Jan 1836

Citations

[S130] T.B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S330] Brant and Fuller, History of Miami County, Indiana.

Daisy Feece¹

F, b. July 1890

Last Edited

27 Aug 2002

Birth*

Daisy Feece was born in July 1890 at Fulton, Indiana.²

Census*

She appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 34, sheet 10A, page 188, lived with her parents, William and Mary Feece.²

Married Name

As of 12 May 1912,her married name was Slonaker.¹

Marriage*

She married Leonard R. Slonaker, son of Isaac James Slonaker and Martha Mahler, on 12 May 1912 at Knox, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Daisy Feece appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 Green Twp., Marshall, Indiana, in the household of Leonard R. Slonaker; ED 175, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.³

Family

Leonard R. Slonaker b. 8 Jul 1887, d. 22 Feb 1965

Children

Virgil LeRoy Slonaker⁴ b. 13 Jun 1914, d. 13 Nov 1945
Margaret Slonaker³ b. 1916
Doris Slonaker³ b. 1918

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Virgin Slonaker, 13 November 1945.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 13 November 1945.

Virgil LeRoy Slonaker¹

M, b. 13 June 1914, d. 13 November 1945

Father

Leonard R. Slonaker¹ b. 8 Jul 1887, d. 22 Feb 1965

Mother

Daisy Feece¹ b. Jul 1890

Last Edited

27 Aug 2002

Birth*

Virgil LeRoy Slonaker was born on 13 June 1914 at Pulaski, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 Green Twp., Marshall, Indiana, in the household of Leonard R. Slonaker; ED 175, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.²

Marriage*

Virgil LeRoy Slonaker married Irma Rose Heiser on 4 February 1938 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.³

Obit

Virgil LeRoy's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 13 November 1945:

Death early this morning called Virgil LeRoy SLONAKER, 31, at his home on route 1, south of Rochester, following an illness of six months, due to complications. The deceased, son of Leonard and Daisy (FEECE) SLONAKER, ws born in Pulaski county
on June 13, 1914, but came early in life to Fulton county, where he has since resided. On Feb. 4, 1938, he was united in marriage, at a ceremony performed in South Bend, to Irma Rose HEISER, who, with a daughter, Sue [SLONAKER], a son Dean SLONAKER]; parents; three sisters, Doris [SLONAKER] and Esther SLONAKER and Mrs. Marguerita NORRIS, and two brothers, all of Rochester, survive. Final rites will be held from Trinity Evangelical church at 2:00 o’clock Thursday afternoon with the Rev. H. L. ADAMS of Hobart, assisted by the Rev. Benjamin THOMAS, officiating. Burial will be in Masonic cemetery at Culver. The body will be removed from the Foster funeral home to the residence this evening, where friends may pay respects.¹

Death*

He died on 13 November 1945 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 31; buried at the Masonic Cemetery in Culver.¹

Family

Irma Rose Heiser

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 13 November 1945.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Virgil Slonaker, 13 November 1945.

Irma Rose Heiser¹

Last Edited

1 Feb 2002

Married Name

As of 4 February 1938,her married name was Slonaker.¹

Marriage*

Irma Rose Heiser married Virgil LeRoy Slonaker, son of Leonard R. Slonaker and Daisy Feece, on 4 February 1938 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.¹

Family

Virgil LeRoy Slonaker b. 13 Jun 1914, d. 13 Nov 1945

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Virgil Slonaker, 13 November 1945.

Permelia Alice Washington¹

F, b. 14 August 1844, d. 13 March 1913

Last Edited

2 May 2002

Birth*

Permelia Alice Washington was born on 14 August 1844 at Indiana; father born England, mother born Ohio.^1,2

Married Name

As of 7 August 1864,her married name was Hoover.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Henry Franklin Hoover, son of Henry Hoover and Sarah Curtis, on 7 August 1864 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Permelia Alice Washington appeared on the census of 9 July 1870 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Henry Franklin Hoover; occupation farmer, renting, no children of his own, but his nephew, "Alvah E. Cuffle," lived with him and attended school.⁴

(Witness) Census

Permelia Alice Washington appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Henry Franklin Hoover; page 91C, occupation farmer, 3 children.²

(Witness) Census

Permelia Alice Washington appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Henry Franklin Hoover; ED 36, Sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 4 children, 2 living.⁵

(Witness) Census

Permelia Alice Washington appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Henry Franklin Hoover; ED 52, sheet 8A, occupation own income, married 46 years, 4 children, 1 living, Roy living with them.⁶

Death*

Permelia Alice Washington died on 13 March 1913 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 68; buried at Hoover Cemetery.^1,7

Family

Henry Franklin Hoover b. 4 Jun 1841, d. 6 Jul 1910

Children

Rolly L. Hoover¹ b. 30 May 1866, d. 5 Jul 1866
Ellen Orpha Hoover² b. 1877
Ray W. Hoover¹ b. 8 Sep 1879, d. 29 Mar 1903
Roy Henry Hoover² b. 8 Sep 1879

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 225.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S50] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Deaths, Book C-18, page 62.

Ray W. Hoover¹

M, b. 8 September 1879, d. 29 March 1903

Father

Henry Franklin Hoover¹ b. 4 Jun 1841, d. 6 Jul 1910

Mother

Permelia Alice Washington¹ b. 14 Aug 1844, d. 13 Mar 1913

Last Edited

24 Jan 2003

Birth*

Ray W. Hoover was born on 8 September 1879 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Henry Franklin Hoover; page 91C, occupation farmer, 3 children.²

(Witness) Census

Ray W. Hoover appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Henry Franklin Hoover; ED 36, Sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 4 children, 2 living.³

Marriage*

Ray W. Hoover married Julia LaRue, daughter of Lewis M. LaRue and Mary Jane Noftsger, on 17 September 1902 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,4

Death*

Ray W. Hoover died on 29 March 1903 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 23; buried at Hoover Cemetery.¹

Obit

Ray W.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 30 March 1903:

Ray HOOVER, a well known young man of the Athens neighborhood, died yesterday at the age of 23 after an illness of several months of consumption. He had educated himself at R.N.U. and at Butler College, Indianapolis, and was teaching at the time he became afflicted. Six months ago he married Miss Julia LaRUE and as both were highly educated their future was full of promise for much usefulness. He was a son of Frank HOOVER and very popular with those who knew him. Funeral will be Wednesday 11 a.m. Mt. Hope, near Athens.
Tuesday, March 31, 1903 Miss Lou HOOVER has gone to Athens to attend the funeral of her relative, Ray HOOVER.
Saturday, May 9, 1903 Mrs. Julia HOOVER, nee LaRUE, is in receipt of a draft for two thousand dollars, in full payment of policy held by her late husband, Ray W. HOOVER. (Akron item.)⁵

Family

Julia LaRue b. 5 Jul 1881, d. 17 Apr 1969

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book G, page 279.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 30 March 1903.

Julia LaRue¹

F, b. 5 July 1881, d. 17 April 1969

Father

Lewis M. LaRue b. 1837, d. 15 Mar 1885

Mother

Mary Jane Noftsger b. 1 Feb 1844, d. 23 Jul 1894

Last Edited

28 Nov 2004

Birth*

Julia LaRue was born on 5 July 1881 at Akron, Fulton, Indiana.^2,3

Married Name

As of 17 September 1902,her married name was Hoover.^1,4

Marriage*

She married Ray W. Hoover, son of Henry Franklin Hoover and Permelia Alice Washington, on 17 September 1902 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,4

Death*

Julia LaRue died on 17 April 1969 at Los Angeles, California, at age 87; morther's maiden name given as Perry, but other information matches; married Warner after Hoover died.^3,5

Family

Ray W. Hoover b. 8 Sep 1879, d. 29 Mar 1903

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book G, page 279.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Milo LaRue, 25 April 1959.

Rose E. Abbott^1,2

F, b. 25 August 1868, d. 26 September 1948

Last Edited

29 Jul 2008

Birth*

Rose E. Abbott was born on 25 August 1868 at Chili, Miami, Indiana.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 12 November 1886,her married name was Hoover.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Alonzo G. Hoover, son of Henry Hoover and Sarah Curtis, on 12 November 1886 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Rose E. Abbott appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Alonzo G. Hoover; ED 36, Sheet 4A, page 211, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 7 children, 5 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Rose E. Abbott appeared on the census of 26 June 1910 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Alonzo G. Hoover; ED 133, Sheet 13B, occupation illegible, renting, married 23 years, 7 children, 7 living.⁴

Census*

Rose E. Abbott appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, ED 138, sheet 8, widowed, occupation retail merchant-grocery, 3 children living with her.⁵

Census

She appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, ED 17, sheet 1A, occupation sorter-glass factory, daughter and son-in law living with her.⁶

Death*

She died on 26 September 1948 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, at age 80; buried at the Hoover Cemetery.^7,3

Obit

Rose E.'s obituary was published in the Tribune on 27 September 1948:
Rose E. Hoover, 80, died at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at her home, 1609 South Elizabeth street, after an illness of nine months of complications. She was born August 25, 1868, at Chili, Ind., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Abbott. She was married to Alonzo C. Hoover of Athens, Ind., 62 years ago. He preceded her in death in September, 1919. They came to Kokomo for residence 44 years ago. Mrs. Hoover was a member of the Souh Side Christian church.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Otheal Berry of Peru, Mrs. William Brunke and Mrs. Henry Kepner, both of Kokomo; three sons, Earl of Detroit, Robert and Joe of Kokomo; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; one brother, George Abbott of Kokomo; half brother William Abbott of Fulton; half sister, Alice Mae Fisher of Kewanna, Ind, and several nieces and nephews. Two sons are deceased. Services will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Fenn funeral chapel, followed by burial in Hoover cemetery at Athens, Ind.³

Family

Alonzo G. Hoover b. 1858, d. 28 Sep 1919

Children

Leo Guy Hoover¹ b. Jan 1887, d. 1926
Henry Earl Hoover¹ b. 13 Jul 1888, d. Apr 1969
Hamilton Hoover⁷ b. 2 Mar 1892, d. 14 Mar 1893
Louise J. Hoover+⁸ b. 13 Jun 1894, d. Feb 1981
Joseph H. Hoover+⁸ b. 13 Oct 1896, d. 8 Aug 1979
Robert Lee Hoover+⁸ b. 2 Dec 1898, d. 5 Oct 1982
Mary M. Hoover⁴ b. 9 Apr 1901, d. Dec 1990
Ethel Hoover⁴ b. 1 Feb 1904, d. Feb 1974

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book E, page 98.
[S568] Kokomo Tribune, Various.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.

Louise J. Hoover¹

F, b. 13 June 1894, d. February 1981

Father

Alonzo G. Hoover¹ b. 1858, d. 28 Sep 1919

Mother

Rose E. Abbott¹ b. 25 Aug 1868, d. 26 Sep 1948

Last Edited

30 Oct 2004

Birth*

Louise J. Hoover was born on 13 June 1894 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Alonzo G. Hoover; ED 36, Sheet 4A, page 211, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 7 children, 5 living.³

(Witness) Census

Louise J. Hoover appeared on the census of 26 June 1910 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Alonzo G. Hoover; ED 133, Sheet 13B, occupation illegible, renting, married 23 years, 7 children, 7 living.⁴

Married Name

As of 24 November 1917,her married name was Berry.^2,5

Marriage*

Louise J. Hoover married Otheal B. Berry on 24 November 1917 at Howard, Indiana.^2,5

Residence*

Louise J. Hoover lived on 29 September 1919 at Peru, Miami, Indiana; Mrs. Otheal Berry (no Fulton/Miami marriage record found.)⁶

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 Peru, Miami, Indiana, in the household of Otheal B. Berry; ED 16, sheet 21A, occupation mechanic-garage, owned home valued at $2,800, radio, two children and an 18 year old girl named Betty Ogden, listed as a daughter.⁷

(Witness) Death

Louise J. Hoover witnessed the death of Otheal B. Berry on 3 March 1966 at Peru, Miami, Indiana.^2,8

(Witness) Obit

Louise J. Hoover witnessed the Obit of Otheal B. Berry on 4 March 1966 at Rochester Sentinel, Rochester, Fulton, Indiana,
Otheal B. BERRY, 75, a native of Fulton county, died in Dukes memorial hospital at Peru at 10:20 p.m. Thursday following an illness of one week. He was a retired automobile mechanic, having operated the Berry Garage at Peru for 30 years. He was born April 2, 1895 to Charles and Elizabeth BURK BERRY. In 1917, he married Louise HOOVER, who survives. A member of the Peru-Miami Masonic lodge, he was also a member of the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite. He was a 55-year member of Peru’s First Baptist Church. Surviving with the wife, are a daughter, Lillian BERRY, at home, a son, Curtis [BERRY], Kokomo, the step-father, Roy WIBEL, Peru, and two grandchildren. Two sisters preceded in death. Funeral services will be at the Drake-Flowers funeral home in Peru Monday at 1:30 p.m. with Dr. Gary ALLBRITTEN officiating. Burial will be in Peru’s Mount Hope cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, after 2 p.m. Saturday.⁹

Death*

Louise J. Hoover died in February 1981 at Peru, Miami, Indiana, at age 86; no obituary in Sentinel.²

Family

Otheal B. Berry b. 2 Apr 1895, d. 3 Mar 1966

Children

Wesley Curtis Berry⁷ b. 19 Aug 1918, d. Nov 1980
Lillian Berry⁷ b. 23 Aug 1922, d. Jan 1985

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S366] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Howard County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book C-28, page 386.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Alonzo Hoover, 29 September 1919.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 4 March 1966.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 4 Maryc 1966.

Joseph H. Hoover¹

M, b. 13 October 1896, d. 8 August 1979

Father

Alonzo G. Hoover¹ b. 1858, d. 28 Sep 1919

Mother

Rose E. Abbott¹ b. 25 Aug 1868, d. 26 Sep 1948

Last Edited

12 Mar 2003

Birth*

Joseph H. Hoover was born on 13 October 1896 at Fulton, Indiana; marriage record says 13 November 1896.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Alonzo G. Hoover; ED 36, Sheet 4A, page 211, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 7 children, 5 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Joseph H. Hoover appeared on the census of 26 June 1910 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Alonzo G. Hoover; ED 133, Sheet 13B, occupation illegible, renting, married 23 years, 7 children, 7 living.⁵

Marriage*

Joseph H. Hoover married Ruby Clare Bireley on 21 October 1916 at Howard, Indiana.^2,6

Residence*

Joseph H. Hoover lived on 29 September 1919 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana.⁷

Census*

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, ED 138, sheet 5B, occupation machinist-tool works, renting, 1 child at home.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, ED 18, sheet 12A, occupation finisher-Stellite factory, living with in laws, Ocie and Nellie Birely, 2 children.⁹

Death*

He died on 8 August 1979 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, at age 82; buried at Sunset Memory Gardens.^2,3

Obit

Joseph H.'s obituary was published in the Kokomo Newspaper on 9 August 1979:

Joseph H. Hoover, 82, 702 W. State St., died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug 8, 1979 in Howard Community Hospital after being admitted there earlier in the day. He was born Oct. 13, 1896, in Athens, the son of Alonzo and Rose (Abbot) Hoover. He was married in 1916 to Ruby Clare Birely, who died in 1977. He was employed as a tool and die maker 36 years at Haynes Stellite Division and retired in 1961. He was a member of that company's Quarter Century Club. Survivors include a son, Richard Hoover, Kokomo; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A son preceded him in death. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Ellers Chapel with the Rev. Harley Melton officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.¹⁰

Family

Ruby Clare Bireley b. 3 Aug 1898, d. 22 Dec 1977

Children

Robert H. Hoover⁸ b. 27 May 1917, d. 18 Sep 1971
Richard O. Hoover⁹ b. 17 Sep 1921, d. 28 Dec 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S567] Edward and Debra Beheler, Sunset Memory Gardens, page 13.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S366] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Howard County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book C-26, page 506.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Alonzo Hoover, 29 September 1919.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S568] Kokomo Tribune, Various, 9 August 1979.

Robert Lee Hoover¹

M, b. 2 December 1898, d. 5 October 1982

Father

Alonzo G. Hoover¹ b. 1858, d. 28 Sep 1919

Mother

Rose E. Abbott¹ b. 25 Aug 1868, d. 26 Sep 1948

Last Edited

11 Mar 2003

Birth*

Robert Lee Hoover was born on 2 December 1898 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Robert Lee Hoover appeared on the census of 26 June 1910 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Alonzo G. Hoover; ED 133, Sheet 13B, occupation illegible, renting, married 23 years, 7 children, 7 living.⁵

Marriage*

Robert Lee Hoover married Edna A. Smith on 12 February 1919 at Howard, Indiana.⁶

Residence*

Robert Lee Hoover lived on 29 September 1919 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana.⁷

Census*

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, ED 138, sheet 7A, occupation clerk in grocery store, 1 child at home.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, 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.⁹

Marriage*

He married Verna Havens Brown on 26 September 1935 at Kokomo (probably), Howard, Indiana.¹⁰

Death*

Robert Lee Hoover died on 5 October 1982 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, at age 83; buried at Sunset memory Gardens.^2,3

Obit

Robert Lee's obituary was published in the Kokomo Tribune on circa 6 October 1982:

Robert Lee Hoover, 83, 1430 S. Buckeye St., died at 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1982 in Sycamore Village Health Care Center. He was born in Athens, Ind., Dec. 2, 1898, the son of Alonzo and Rose (Abbott) Hoover. He was married Sept. 26, 1935, to Verna Havens Brown who survives.

He was a 25-year veteran of the Kokomo Fire Department and served as chief from 1939 to 1943. He innovated the city’s first first-aid service. He was formerly employed by Massey Plumbing and Heating, Armstrong Landon and Co., and Cuneo Press and served as street commissioner. He was named Indiana Street Commissioner of the Year in 1965. Also surviving are two sons, Richard and David Hoover, both of Kokomo; a daughter, Betty Melton of Russiaville, a sister, Mary Brunke of Kokomo; and three grandchildren. A son, two sisters and one brother preceded him in death.

Services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday in Ellers Mortuary with the Rev. Steve Ailes officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery and calling at the funeral home will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.¹⁰

Family 1

Edna A. Smith b. 8 Oct 1898, d. Mar 1977

Children

Betty Louise Hoover⁸ b. Nov 1919
Jack Lee Hoover¹¹ b. 1926, d. 1926

Family 2

Verna Havens Brown b. 30 Jun 1910, d. 8 Sep 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S567] Edward and Debra Beheler, Sunset Memory Gardens, page 83.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S366] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Howard County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book C-30, page 120.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Alonzo Hoover, 29 September 1919.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S568] Kokomo Tribune, Various, abt 6 October 1982.
[S837] Andrew White, Hoover Family Tree.

Mary M. Hoover¹

F, b. 9 April 1901, d. December 1990

Father

Alonzo G. Hoover¹ b. 1858, d. 28 Sep 1919

Mother

Rose E. Abbott¹ b. 25 Aug 1868, d. 26 Sep 1948

Last Edited

30 Oct 2004

Birth*

Mary M. Hoover was born on 9 April 1901 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 June 1910 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Alonzo G. Hoover; ED 133, Sheet 13B, occupation illegible, renting, married 23 years, 7 children, 7 living.¹

Residence*

Mary M. Hoover lived on 29 September 1919 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana.³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Rose E. Abbott; ED 138, sheet 8, widowed, occupation retail merchant-grocery, 3 children living with her.⁴

Married Name

As of between 1921 and 1930,her married name was Brunke.^5,6

Marriage*

Mary M. Hoover married William Brunke between 1921 and 1930 at Kokomo (probably), Howard, Indiana.^5,6

Death*

Mary M. Hoover died in December 1990 at Kokomo (probably), Howard, Indiana, at age 89.⁶

Family

William Brunke b. 16 Nov 1903, d. Sep 1980

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births, Book C-6, page 5.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Alonzo Hoover, 29 September 1919.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S837] Andrew White, Hoover Family Tree.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Ethel Hoover¹

F, b. 1 February 1904, d. February 1974

Father

Alonzo G. Hoover¹ b. 1858, d. 28 Sep 1919

Mother

Rose E. Abbott¹ b. 25 Aug 1868, d. 26 Sep 1948

Last Edited

11 Mar 2003

Birth*

Ethel Hoover was born on 1 February 1904 at Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 June 1910 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Alonzo G. Hoover; ED 133, Sheet 13B, occupation illegible, renting, married 23 years, 7 children, 7 living.¹

Residence*

Ethel Hoover lived on 29 September 1919 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana.³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Rose E. Abbott; ED 138, sheet 8, widowed, occupation retail merchant-grocery, 3 children living with her.⁴

Married Name

As of circa 1922,her married name was Kepner.⁵

Marriage*

Ethel Hoover married Henry Kepner circa 1922 at Indiana.⁵

(Witness) Census

Ethel Hoover appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Henry Kepner; ED 17, sheet 1A, occupation salesman-roofing, Ethel was a clerk in a factory, living with Rose, no children.⁵

Death*

Ethel Hoover died in February 1974 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana.²

Family

Henry Kepner b. 30 Jan 1900, d. Dec 1972

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Alonzo Hoover, 29 September 1919.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Leo Guy Hoover^1,2

M, b. January 1887, d. 1926

Father

Alonzo G. Hoover¹ b. 1858, d. 28 Sep 1919

Mother

Rose E. Abbott¹ b. 25 Aug 1868, d. 26 Sep 1948

Last Edited

30 Oct 2004

Birth*

Leo Guy Hoover was born in January 1887 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

Leo Guy Hoover died in 1926; said to have married Della Wagoner; no other records found.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S837] Andrew White, Hoover Family Tree.
[S827] Jacob & Hannah Curtis Bible.

Henry Earl Hoover^1,2

M, b. 13 July 1888, d. April 1969

Father

Alonzo G. Hoover¹ b. 1858, d. 28 Sep 1919

Mother

Rose E. Abbott¹ b. 25 Aug 1868, d. 26 Sep 1948

Last Edited

30 Oct 2004

Birth*

Henry Earl Hoover was born on 13 July 1888 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Residence*

Henry Earl Hoover lived on 29 September 1919 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana.⁴

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Rose E. Abbott; ED 138, sheet 8, widowed, occupation retail merchant-grocery, 3 children living with her.⁵

Death*

Henry Earl Hoover died in April 1969 at Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana, at age 80; SSDI only; said to have married Betty Rule; no further record found.^3,2

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S837] Andrew White, Hoover Family Tree.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Alonzo Hoover, 29 September 1919.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Ellen (Nancy) Brumfield^1,2

F, b. September 1857, d. 14 April 1917

Father

Hiram Brumfield⁴

Mother

Elizabeth Brumfield³ b. c 1830, d. 15 Jan 1915

Last Edited

2 May 2002

Birth*

Ellen (Nancy) Brumfield was born in September 1857 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 14 April 1877,her married name was Hoover.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Jacob H. Hoover, son of Henry Hoover and Sarah Curtis, on 14 April 1877 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Ellen (Nancy) Brumfield appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jacob H. Hoover; page 66B, occupation clerking in clothing store, living with Cal Shanks.⁵

(Witness) Census

Ellen (Nancy) Brumfield appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jacob H. Hoover; ED 42, Sheet 8A, page 295, occupation real estate agent, owned home, married 22 years, 2 children, 1 living, niece Bessie Babcock, b. August 1885 living with them.¹

(Witness) Census

Ellen (Nancy) Brumfield appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jacob H. Hoover; ED 59, sheet 1A, occupation real estate broker, renting, married 31 years, 2 children, 1 living.⁶

Obit

Ellen (Nancy)'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 14 April 1917:

Heartbroken by the death of her only son, Louis [HOOVER], Monday March 26th, Mrs. Ella HOOVER, wife of Jacob HOOVER, died Saturday at 12 o’clock at the home on West 5th St. Attacked by grip, erysipelas and other complications, medicine seemed to have little effect upon the woman who could think of nothing but her loss. She refused to be comforted and gradually became worse. Miss Ella BLUMFIELD and Jacob HOOVER were married 39 years ago Saturday, in Rochester. She was 59 years old last September. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at the house, Rev. George PULLMAN in charge.

The funeral services of Mrs. Ella HOOVER were held from the late home at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. George PULLMAN in charge. Interment at Mausoleum. Among those from out of the city who were here to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. - - - - CANADY, of Indianapolis and A. C. HOOVER and daughter, Miss Louise [HOOVER], of Kokomo.⁷

Death*

She died on 14 April 1917 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 59.^7,8

Family

Jacob H. Hoover b. 17 Sep 1849, d. 14 Feb 1938

Child

Louis M. Hoover¹ b. 10 Sep 1891, d. 26 Mar 1917

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C, page 459.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 15 January 1915.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Elizabeth Brumfield, 15 January 1915.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 14 April 1917.
[S50] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Deaths, Book C-19, page 12.

Louis M. Hoover¹

M, b. 10 September 1891, d. 26 March 1917

Father

Jacob H. Hoover¹ b. 17 Sep 1849, d. 14 Feb 1938

Mother

Ellen (Nancy) Brumfield¹ b. Sep 1857, d. 14 Apr 1917

Last Edited

2 May 2002

Birth*

Louis M. Hoover was born on 10 September 1891 at Huntington, Huntington, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jacob H. Hoover; ED 42, Sheet 8A, page 295, occupation real estate agent, owned home, married 22 years, 2 children, 1 living, niece Bessie Babcock, b. August 1885 living with them.¹

(Witness) Census

Louis M. Hoover appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jacob H. Hoover; ED 59, sheet 1A, occupation real estate broker, renting, married 31 years, 2 children, 1 living.³

Death*

Louis M. Hoover died on 26 March 1917 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 25.^2,4

Obit

Louis M.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 27 March 1917:

Tuesday, March 27, 1917
Louis M. HOOVER, 25, deputy county surveyor and only son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob HOOVER, died Monday night at 11:25 at the home on West 5th St., a victim of pneumonia. He had been sick but a short time, altho several weeks previous to becoming seriously ill, he had been complaining with the grip. His parents are prostrated. Louis Hoover was born in Huntington, September 10, 1891, the second son of Jacob and Ella HOOVER. When he was one year old, they moved to Rochester where they have since resided. In 1910, he graduated from the Rochester high school, going then to Purdue university and later attending the State School of Mines at Rolla, Missouri. When Alvin OLIVER was elected county surveyor, Mr. Hoover was appointed deputy, which position he held until his death. He had an older brother, William [HOOVER], who died in infancy. He was a member of the Elks club at Peru, of the Cleofan fraternity at Purdue and of the Rochester Golf club. Mr. Hoover took an active part in the social life of Rochester. He was always congenial and many times insisted on participating in affairs, when his health demanded better treatment. Funeral Thursday at two o’clock at the home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 27 March 1917.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S50] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Deaths, Book C-19, page 11.

Roy Henry Hoover¹

M, b. 8 September 1879

Father

Henry Franklin Hoover² b. 4 Jun 1841, d. 6 Jul 1910

Mother

Permelia Alice Washington² b. 14 Aug 1844, d. 13 Mar 1913

Last Edited

18 Nov 2004

Birth*

Roy Henry Hoover was born on 8 September 1879 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Henry Franklin Hoover; page 91C, occupation farmer, 3 children.²

(Witness) Census

Roy Henry Hoover appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Henry Franklin Hoover; ED 36, Sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 4 children, 2 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Roy Henry Hoover appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Henry Franklin Hoover; ED 52, sheet 8A, occupation own income, married 46 years, 4 children, 1 living, Roy living with them.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Roy Henry Hoover registered for the draft at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer living in Akron, single, Clara Lowman, a cousin was his closest relative.³

Census*

He appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Franklin Twp., Kosciusko, Indiana, ED 88, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, single.⁶

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Ellen Orpha Hoover^1,2

F, b. 1877

Father

Henry Franklin Hoover¹ b. 4 Jun 1841, d. 6 Jul 1910

Mother

Permelia Alice Washington¹ b. 14 Aug 1844, d. 13 Mar 1913

Last Edited

23 Jan 2003

Birth*

Ellen Orpha Hoover was born in 1877 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Henry Franklin Hoover; page 91C, occupation farmer, 3 children.¹

Death

Ellen Orpha Hoover died on 24 December 1890 at Hoover, Fulton, Indiana; Wednesday, December 31, 1890
DIED - Orpha [HOOVER], the thirteen year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Frank HOOVER, died at her home near Hoover last Wednesday of typhoid fever.

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 31 December 1890.

Elizabeth Brumfield¹

F, b. circa 1830, d. 15 January 1915

Last Edited

27 Apr 2002

Marriage*

Elizabeth Brumfield married Hiram Brumfield.²

Birth*

Elizabeth Brumfield was born circa 1830 at Camden, Lorain, Ohio.¹

Death*

She died on 15 January 1915 at near Wagoners, Fulton, Indiana.¹

Obit

Elizabeth's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 15 January 1916:

After laying bedfast for 11 weeks, as the result of illness due to old age, Mrs. Elizabeth BRUMFIELD, 84, died Saturday morning at 9:30 on the old home place occupied by her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Ms. Joseph BABCOCK, south of Rochester, near Wagoners. The aged woman gradually sank away. Although not afflicted with any disease, weakness attending her advanced age caused her to take to her bed for many weeks. Mrs. Brumfield had been a widow since she was 22 years old, when her husband, Hiram BRUMFIELD, passed away. She [Elizabeth HARPER] was born in Camden, Ohio, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James HARPER. After her marriage to Mr. Brumfield, they moved to Randolph county and later to this county, where she lived for over 50 years. She leaves two children, Mrs. Jacob HOOVER of this city and Mrs. Joseph BABCOCK of near Wagoners. Three children are dead. Mrs. Brumfield was a member of the Presbyterian church for over 40 years. Funeral Monday afternoon at two o’clock at the Mt. Zion church, Rev. S. A. STEWART of Rochester in charge.³

Family

Hiram Brumfield

Child

Ellen (Nancy) Brumfield+¹ b. Sep 1857, d. 14 Apr 1917

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 15 January 1915.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Elizabeth Brumfield, 15 January 1915.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 15 January 1916.

Hiram Brumfield¹

Last Edited

2 Feb 2002

Marriage*

Hiram Brumfield married Elizabeth Brumfield.¹

Family

Elizabeth Brumfield b. c 1830, d. 15 Jan 1915

Child

Ellen (Nancy) Brumfield+¹ b. Sep 1857, d. 14 Apr 1917

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Elizabeth Brumfield, 15 January 1915.

Martha A. Whittenberger¹

F, b. 21 June 1842, d. 3 September 1869

Mother

Sarah A. Dolph² b. 27 Jun 1835, d. 9 Jul 1914

Last Edited

29 Apr 2002

Birth*

Martha A. Whittenberger was born on 21 June 1842 at Fulton, Indiana.³

Married Name

As of 29 June 1862,her married name was Hoover.¹

Marriage*

She married Samuel A. Hoover, son of Henry Hoover and Sarah Curtis, on 29 June 1862 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

Martha A. Whittenberger died on 3 September 1869 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 27; buried at the Hoover Cemetery.^4,3

Family

Samuel A. Hoover b. Mar 1839, d. 1903

Children

Robert A. Hoover³ b. 17 Dec 1861, d. 22 Mar 1862
John Franklin Hoover+² b. 1864, d. 23 Feb 1922
Flora Maye Hoover+² b. 21 Feb 1864, d. 20 Apr 1917
Louisa (Lou) Hoover b. 1868, d. 10 Oct 1938
Clara E. Hoover+² b. 21 Sep 1868, d. 22 Jan 1940

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 128.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

John Franklin Hoover^1,2

M, b. 1864, d. 23 February 1922

Father

Samuel A. Hoover¹ b. Mar 1839, d. 1903

Mother

Martha A. Whittenberger¹ b. 21 Jun 1842, d. 3 Sep 1869

Last Edited

24 Oct 2004

Birth*

John Franklin Hoover was born in 1864 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Henry Hoover; page 11, occupation farmer, farm valued at $9,200, 6 children at home, including Samuel's two children.³

(Witness) Census

John Franklin Hoover appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel A. Hoover; page 43B, occupation farmer, 4 children.¹

Marriage*

John Franklin Hoover married Emma Frear on 23 December 1892 at Fulton, Indiana.^2,4,5

Census*

John Franklin Hoover appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, ED 868, sheet 10B, occupation foreman-(?), renting, Lillian and family lived with them; also Catherine Miller, age 71, b. IN, his mother-in-law.⁶

Death*

He died on 23 February 1922 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois; buried at the Hoover Cemetery.^7,8

Obit

John Franklin's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 24 February 1922:

John HOOVER, of Chicago, a former resident of this city, where he is well known, died at 11:30 o’clock Thursday night, according to word received by his sister, Miss Lou HOOVER, of this city. The body will be brought to Rochester Saturday for burial at Mt. Hope cemetery Sunday.⁷

Family

Emma Frear b. c 1875, d. 7 Jan 1951

Children

Lillian Hoover+⁴ b. 7 Oct 1893, d. 8 Jan 1992
Helen F. Hoover² b. 1895, d. 1901
Lucile Hoover² b. 1905, d. 1906

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 8 January 1951.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 14.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 24 February 1922.
[S549] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Death Index.

Flora Maye Hoover¹

F, b. 21 February 1864, d. 20 April 1917

Adoptive father

Samuel A. Hoover¹ b. Mar 1839, d. 1903

Mother

Martha A. Whittenberger¹ b. 21 Jun 1842, d. 3 Sep 1869

Last Edited

29 Apr 2002

Birth*

Flora Maye Hoover was born on 21 February 1864 at De Graff, Logan, Ohio; daughter of John and Sarah Dolph.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel A. Hoover; page 43B, occupation farmer, 4 children.¹

Married Name

As of 24 December 1891,her married name was Singleton.^3,4

Marriage*

Flora Maye Hoover married Albert E. Singleton on 24 December 1891 at Fulton, Indiana.^3,4

(Witness) Census

Flora Maye Hoover appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 North Twp., Lake, Indiana, in the household of Albert E. Singleton; ED 39, Sheet 23A, page 227, occupation fireman, renting, married 9 years, 2 children, 2 living.³

Obit

Flora Maye's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 20 April 1917:

Friday, April 20, 1917Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. A. E. SINGLETON of Lockport, Ill., Thursday. Funeral services Sunday at that place. Mrs. Singleton was formerly Miss Flo HOOVER of near Athens and is a sister of Miss Lou HOOVER of this city. Besides the husband, she leaves two daughters, Lois [SINGLETON] and Claudia [SINGLETON] and one son, Kenneth [SINGLETON]. Miss Hoover is in Lockport.

Saturday, April 28, 1917 The funeral of Mrs. A. E. SINGLETON was held from the home in North State street yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. The Rev. G. F. COURRIER, pastor of the Marion Street Methodist church, Aurora and the Rev. Mr. BURR of Lockport, officiated. Mrs. G. F. COURRIER gave a vocal solo and William GOODALE and Mrs. Harry VAUGHN sang a duet. Burial was in Lockport cemetery. Mrs. Singleton died in Silver Cross hospital Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock. She was born in De Graff, Ohio, Feb. 21, 1864, and was married Decemb er 24, 1891. She was formerly Miss Flora Maye HOOVER. She was survived by her husband, two daughters and a son. They are Mrs. Charles GOODALE, Lois [SINGLETON] and Kenneth SINGLETON, two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. S. LOWMAN, Akron, Miss Louise HOOVER, Rochester, Ind., John HOOVER and Scott STINSON, both of Chicago. - - - Joliet News.⁵

Death*

She died on 20 April 1917 at Lockport, Will, Illinois, at age 53; date of obituary, buried at Lockport Cemetery.⁶

Family

Albert E. Singleton b. Jan 1864, d. 26 May 1939

Children

Claudia Singleton³ b. Jul 1893, d. 24 Mar 1919
Lois (Louise) Singleton+³ b. Sep 1898
Kenneth Singleton⁷ b. 1901

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 28 April 1917.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book E, page 507.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 20 April 1917.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 20 April 1917 and 28 April 1917.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Louisa (Lou) Hoover¹

F, b. 1868, d. 10 October 1938

Adoptive father

Samuel A. Hoover b. Mar 1839, d. 1903

Mother

Martha A. Whittenberger b. 21 Jun 1842, d. 3 Sep 1869

Last Edited

29 Apr 2002

Birth*

Louisa (Lou) Hoover was born in 1868 at Logan, Ohio; daughter of John and Sarah A. Dolph.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel A. Hoover; page 43B, occupation farmer, 4 children.¹

Obit

Louisa (Lou)'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 10 October 1938:
Miss Lou HOOVER, aged 70, for many years a resident of this city died at 4 o’clock this morning from a stroke of paralysis which she suffered yesterday while visiting in the home of her step-sister, Mrs. Samuel LOWMAN who resides on a farm three and half miles northwest of Akron. Miss Hoover has been in ill health for the past two years due to heart trouble. She resided at 913 South Madison street.

Miss Hoover was born in Ohio and came to Indiana with her parents John and Sarah DOLPH when she was a young girl. Mr. Dolph died and his widow married Samuel HOOVER who legally adopted the deceased as his daughter. Miss Hoover was a seamstress and for many years was in charge of the alteration department of the M. Wile & Sons department store. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are the step-sister, Mrs. LOWMAN, niece Mrs. Lois BYRON, Joliet, Ill., and a nephew Kenneth SINGLETON, Chicago, Illinois.

The body has been moved to the Zimmerman Funeral Apartment. The funeral arrangements had not been made at the time The News-Sentinel went to press.²

Death*

She died on 10 October 1938 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 10 October 1938.

Clara E. Hoover¹

F, b. 21 September 1868, d. 22 January 1940

Father

Samuel A. Hoover¹ b. Mar 1839, d. 1903

Mother

Martha A. Whittenberger¹ b. 21 Jun 1842, d. 3 Sep 1869

Last Edited

18 Nov 2004

Birth*

Clara E. Hoover was born on 21 September 1868 at Fulton, Indiana.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Henry Hoover; page 11, occupation farmer, farm valued at $9,200, 6 children at home, including Samuel's two children.⁴

(Witness) Census

Clara E. Hoover appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel A. Hoover; page 43B, occupation farmer, 4 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Clara E. Hoover appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel A. Hoover; ED 40, Sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter, grandson Scott Stinson, b. Jul 1885 and grandson Murray Hoover b. Dec. 1891.⁵

Married Name

As of 27 July 1912,her married name was Lowman.^6,7

Marriage*

Clara E. Hoover married Samuel D. Lowman on 27 July 1912 at Fulton, Indiana.^6,7

(Witness) DraftWW1

Clara E. Hoover witnessed the New Tag of Roy Henry Hoover on 12 September 1918 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; himself as a farmer living in Akron, single, Clara Lowman, a cousin was his closest relative.⁸

(Witness) Census

Clara E. Hoover appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel D. Lowman; ED 66, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home.⁹

Death*

Clara E. Hoover died on 22 January 1940 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 71; no children, foster son Murray C. Hoover, buried at the Hoover Cemetery.³

Obit

Clara E.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 23 January 1940:

Mrs. Samuel [D.] [Clara HOOVER] LOWMAN, aged 71, life resident of Henry township, died at 5:20 o’clock Monday afternoon at her farm home two and a half miles northwest of Akron Death followed an illness of five years due to complications. The deceased was born on a farm near Akron, September 21, 1868. Her parents were Samuel and Martha (WHITTENBERGER) HOOVER. In a ceremony performed July 29, 1912 she was married to Mr. Lowman. Mrs. Lowman was a member of the Omega church near her home. Survivors are the husband and a foster son, Murray C. HOOVER, 4906 Harrison street, Chicago. Mrs. Lowman was a sister of the late Miss Lou HOOVER. The funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock Thursday morning from the Val Zimmerman funeral apartments with Rev. POWELL in charge. Burial will be made in the Mt. Hope cemetery at Athens.³

Family 1

Child

Murray C. Hoover+⁵ b. 16 Dec 1891, d. 20 Feb 1978

Family 2

Samuel D. Lowman b. 1867, d. 12 Mar 1942

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 23 January 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 423.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Clara Hoover, 23 January 1940.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.