Christopher Clair Hoover

1883 - 1972  (88 years)

• Name	Christopher Clair Hoover  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
  Born	3 Dec 1883	Atwood, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania   [2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15]
  Gender	Male
  Died	2 Jun 1972	Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania   [8]
  Buried	Atwood Cemetery, Atwood, Armstrong, Pennsylvania   [8]
  Notes	On the 1910 Census, Christopher and Mary were living in Atwood, PA, and his occupation was Teamster, Gas Company. They had been married 4 years, and were shown as the parents of two children, both still living, daughters Edna and Veda. The 1912 birth certificate of daughter Olive Ruth Hoover shows his occupation as Liveryman. He was 27 when she was born, and the family was living in Plumville, Indiana County, PA. On the 1920 census, the family was still in Indiana Co, PA, and his occupation was that of a farmer. In 1930, he was still living in Indiana County, PA. His wife Sally had died four years previously, and he was the sole occupant of his household, working as a laborer at odd jobs. None of his seven children were listed in the home, the younger ones likely living with relatives? In 1940 he had remarried, and he and his second wife Anna were living in Indiana County, with her two sons, George and Donald Borland, as well as a 3 year old daugther Susanne and 9 month old son, Clarence. In 1950, and Anna May were still in Indiana County. His occupation was cattle dealer. He and Mary had two more children, Rose Gene (7) and James (2). Stepson Donald was still living in the home, working as a salesman at a retail gas station. Their was also a lodger, Thomas Rupert, age 64, sharing their home. OBITUARY Christopher C Hoover, of Indiana, died Friday, June 2, 1972 at his home in Indiana RD 4. He was born 3 Dec 1883 at Atwood, the son of Zenas H. and Elizabeth Rowley Hoover. He was married April 3, 1937 to Mrs. Anna May McLain. He had been a member of the US Trotting Association, and was a retired livestock dealer. Survived by daughters and sons, Mrs. Edna Martin, Duncansville, Mrs. Veda Tocci, San Antonio, Mrs. Ruth Tocci and Zenas H Hoover, both of Indiana, Mrs. Edward (Etta Mae) Yarkowsie, Pittsburgh, Richard C Hoover and Mrs. Ahrens (Kathleen) Clever, both of Boulder, Colo, Mrs. James (Suzanne) Barto, Cherry Tree, Clarence Ed Hoover, Indiana, Mrs. Robert (Rose) Lundburg, Akron, OH, James Hoover, Blairsvillr, also 27 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by first wife, Mrs. Sally McSweeney Hoover, who died Dec. 8, 1926.. Interment Atwood Cemetery. Published in the Indiana Gazette, Indiana, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1972.
  Person ID	I48223	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	5 May 2023

  
  

  Father	Zenas Hamilton Hoover,   b. 21 Jul 1860, Pennsylvania ,   d. 5 Feb 1919, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania  (Age 58 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth Ellen Roxan Rowley,   b. 17 Dec 1860, Hillsdale, Indiana County, Pennsylvania ,   d. 20 Jun 1959, Rayburn Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania  (Age 98 years)
  Married	Abt 1881  [2]
  Family ID	F14504	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Sally Edna McSwiney,   b. Abt 1888, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania ,   d. 8 Dec 1926, Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania  (Age ~ 38 years)
  Married	19 Jun 1906	Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania   [16]
  	Their 1906 Pennsylvania application for a marriage license lists the couple of Christopher Hoover and Sally E McSwiney, ages 22 and 18. He was a resident of Atwood, and she of Willet. Christopher was shown as a son of Zena H and Elizabeth Hoover, and Sally as a daughter of Dennis and Frances L. McSwiney. Due to her age, Sally's mother, Frances gave her written consent. Christopher was listed as a Liveryman, and Sally as "at home." Witnesses were William E Doran (the Justice of the Peace, who filed the license) and Susan A Trumble. They were married by the Rev. P.J. Howe, a Catholic Priest. When their daughter Olive Ruth was born in 1912, she was shown as their fourth child, all still living. Apparently the third child, name and sex unknown, was born after the 1910 census, but died before the 1920 census. Census records show a son born in 1916, but not other children listed with the family, though there are several other children listed in both her and her husband's obituaries?
  Children	1. Edna G Hoover,   b. Abt 1907, Pennsylvania   2. Veda Bell Hoover,   b. 29 Sep 1908, Atwood, Indiana County, Pennsylvania ,   d. 21 Jun 1997, Bexar County, Texas  (Age 88 years)   3. Olive Ruth Hoover,   b. 19 Nov 1912, South Mahoning, Plumville, Indiana County, Pennsylvania ,   d. 4 Feb 2007  (Age 94 years)   4. Zenas Hamilton Hoover, II,   b. 2 Oct 1916, Plumville, Indiana County, Pennsylvania ,   d. 16 Mar 1994, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada  (Age 77 years)   5. Etta Mae Hoover,   b. 28 Apr 1920, Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania ,   d. 5 Jan 2006  (Age 85 years)   6. Richard C. Hoover,   b. From About 1922 to 1923, Pennsylvania ,   d. Yes, date unknown   7. Kathleen Hoover,   b. From About 1924 to 1926, Pennsylvania ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	5 May 2023
  Family ID	F14503	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Anna May McLain,   b. 30 Jul 1905, Pennsylvania ,   d. 11 Oct 1985, Indiana County, Pennsylvania  (Age 80 years)
  Married	3 Apr 1937  [17]
  Children	1. Suzanne M Hoover,   b. 30 Mar 1937, Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania ,   d. 4 Nov 2022, Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania  (Age 85 years)   2. Living   3. Living   4. Living
  Last Modified	30 Apr 2023
  Family ID	F14538	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S2021] No. 1927, page 475 Christopher Hoover, son of Zenos and Elizabeth Hoover (Reliability: 3). [S384] 1900 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004, (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1900 United States Federal Census, the Twelfth Census of the United States. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, address, relationship to the head of household, color or race, sex, month and year of birth, age at last birthday, marital status, number of years married, the total number of children born of the mother, the number of those children living, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, if the individual was foreign born, the year of immigration and the number of years in the United States, the citizenship status of foreign-born individuals over age twenty-one, occupation, and more. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1900 Federal Census.), Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, SHeet 1, Dwelling 19, Family 20 (Reliability: 3). [S1951] The 1912 birth certificate of daughter, Olive Ruth Hoover, shows her father as Christopher Clair Hoover, resident of Plumbville PA, and Liveryman. (Reliability: 3). [S481] 1910 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls. This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more.), Atwood, Armstrong, Pennsylvania SD 20 ED 9 Sheet 8 A, #4-4 (Reliability: 3). [S483] 1920 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the NARA web page. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census of the United States. It includes all states and territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides many details about individuals and families including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of immigration, mother tongue, and parents? birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1920 Federal Census.), Rayne Twp, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, SD 18, ED 125, Sheet 1A (Reliability: 3). [S1299] 1940 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012, (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.), White, Indiana County, PA, SD 27, ED 32-69 Sheet 8B, HH 165 (Reliability: 3). [S2018] White, Indiana County, PA, SD 27, ED 32-97 Sheet 6, HH 69 (Private Lane, more than 3 acres) (Reliability: 3). [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), Memorial ID 215315800 (Reliability: 3). [S487] Ancestry.com - U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Christopher Clair Hoover (Reliability: 3). [S1969] Christopher Clair Hoover (Reliability: 3). [S2021] No. 1927, page 475, age 22 (Reliability: 3). [S1951] The 1912 birth certificate of daughter, Olive Ruth Hoover, shows her father as Christopher Clair Hoover, resident of Plumbville PA, born in Armstrong, PA, age 27, (Reliability: 3). [S481] 1910 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls. This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more.), Atwood, Armstrong, Pennsylvania SD 20 ED 9 Sheet 8 A, #4-4 (Reliability: 3). [S487] Ancestry.com - U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Dec 3, 1883 (Reliability: 3). [S1969] Dec 3, 1883, Atwood, PA (Reliability: 3). [S2021] No. 1927, page 475 (Reliability: 3). [S1969] Spouse Mrs. Anna May Hoover, Same address (Reliability: 3).