Todd County KyArchives Biographies..... Sarver, W. H.  March 1, 1835 - August 30, 1904
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Source: History of Todd Co., KY 1884
Author: J. H. Battle

W. H. SARVER, son of Henry and Mary O. (Rice) Sarver was born in Sumner County, 
Tenn. near Gallatin, March 1, 1835. His father was a native of North Carolina 
and of German-Scotch descent. His mother was a native of Tennessee and of 
Scotch origin. His father was educated at the pioneer schools of his day. In 
early life by his own natural abilities he became a skillfull millwright and 
followed this calling in connection with farming. During his life he owned 
several mills, at one time two mills, a carding machine and pottery, doing an 
extensive business. He was a member of the Masonic order, the lodge meeting at 
his house for a number of years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sarveer were devoted members 
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He was one of the noted campers at 
Fountain Head camp meeting. W. H. Sarver received an excellent education in his 
native State and graduated at the University of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn., 
in 1856. He began the practice of his profession in Logan County, Ky., in 1856 
and remained there until 1871. from there he went to Montgomery County, Tenn., 
remained some six years and then removed to Sharon Grove in Todd County, Ky., 
where he now resides and practices his profession, in which he is very 
successful. He is also largely engaged in tobacco and live stock. He was 
married August 6, 1857 to Miss Fannie S., daughter of William F. Gaines, and a 
native of Tennessee. Six children bless their union - two sons and four 
daughters - all of whom are living. The Doctor is a member of the Blue Lodge, 
A. F. & A. M. No. 177 at Adairville, Logan Co., Ky. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sarver 
are devoted members of the Christian Church. He is a Democrat in politics and 
one of the leading citizens and prominent physicians of the county.

Additional Comments:
William Henry Sarver and wife Fannie S. Gaines (1836-1913) are both buried in 
Gant Cemetery, Todd Co., KY. 

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