BIO: George D. HOOVER, Centre County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JO Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/centre/ http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/centre/1picts/commbios/comm-bios.htm _____________________________________________________________________ Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania: Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion: Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens, Etc. Chicago: J. H. Beers, 1898. _____________________________________________________________________ GEORGE D. HOOVER, who, in connection with his brother, William E., is engaged in general farming and the manufacture of shingles in Union township, Centre county, was born May 12, 1852, on a part of the farm where he now resides, and is a son of Jacob and Rachel (Fisher) Hoover, also natives of Union township. His paternal grandparents, John and Mary (Ashen- 428 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. felder) Hoover, came to that township in 1796, where the grandfather engaged in farming throughout the remained of his life. He was a son of William and Sallie (Packer) Hoover. The maternal grandparents of our subject, William and Rachel (Meridoth) Fisher, farming people, were natives of Chester and York counties, Penn., respectively, and came to Centre county in 1800, locating in Union township when it was part of Mifflin county. They were members of the Society of Friends. Jacob Hoover was born October 11, 1808, and died March 24, 1880; his wife was born February 20, 1814, and died March 31, 1894. The following children blessed their union: Mary, born January 26, 1841, died March 13, 1843; William E., born January 11, 1844, is in business with our subject; Edwin and Irwin (twins), born April 26, 1846, died May 14, 1846, and June 1846, respectively; Arlander and Amanda (twins), born February 10, 1848, died October 2, 1853, and March 17, 1870, respectively; George D. is next in order of birth; and John B., born February 14, 1855, died March 28, 1856. Upon their present farm, George D. Hoover and his brother, William E., passed their boyhood and youth in much the usual manner of farmer lads, aiding in the work of the fields, and attending schools of the neighborhood during the winter season. They remained at home and cared for their parents until after their deaths, when they came into possession of the place, which they have under a high state of cultivation and well improved. Besides their farming operations they also embarked in the manufacture of shingles in 1893, erecting a plant for the purpose, and have carried on the enterprise with good success. On July 30, 1878, George D. Hoover was united in marriage with Maria F. Peters, and they have seven children, whose names and dates of birth are as follows: Harry T., March 15, 1879; Lulu M., June 22, 1881; Christy B., August 17, 1884; Clara E., November 10, 1886; Rachel, February 14, 1888; Hannah E., June 18, 1890; and Charles W., February 19, 1893. Mrs. Maria Hoover was born February 16, 1855, on Dick's run, Union township, Centre county, and is a daughter of George L. and Emily (Record) Peters, who were married May 16, 1854, and spent their entire lives in Centre county. The other children born to them are as follows: Hannah, born June 13, 1857, died October 15, 1877; Daniel, born February 2, 1859, is railroad foreman at Heckley, Penn.; Jacob, born March 31, 1861, is a farmer of Iowa; Julia, born February 5, 1863, died February 9, following; Orvis, born April 10, 1864, is a farmer of Centre county; Albina, born August 7, 1867, is the wife of Perry C. Moran, a railroad man residing at Unionville, Centre county; and Emily, born November --, 18--, is the wife of Jacob Meese, a decorator of Tyrone, Pennsylvania. George L. Peters, the father of Mrs. Hoover, was born July 10, 1812, a son of Lawrence and Elsie Peters, farming people of Centre county, where they spent their entire lives. During his younger years he engaged in the butchering business, but later he followed farming. His death occurred August 3, 1891. He was three times married, his first wife in her maidenhood being Mary Williams. To them were born the following children: Tabitha, wife of Benjamin Brisbon, of Lemont, Penn.; Elsie, deceased wife of William Kenner, a farmer of Union township, Centre county; Harriet, deceased wife of Calvin Peters, also a farmer of Union township; Lawrence, a resident of Iowa; William, of Unionville, Penn.; and George, deceased. The mother of Mrs. Hoover was the second wife of George L. Peters, and for his third wife he wedded Miss Catherine Glenn. The mother of Mrs. Hoover was born in 1820, and on the 17th of February, 1848, she was united in marriage to Andrew Brown, who was born July 19, 1825, and died September 1, 1853. She later became the wife of George L. Peters, and died in 1870. On February 11, 1879, William E. Hoover, brother of our subject, was wedded to Harriet E. Carter, and they have two children: John C. and Newell A., both at home. Mrs. Hoover was born February 9, 1855, in Lewistown, Mifflin Co., Penn., a daughter of John and Maria (Straight) Carter, natives of Centre county, Penn., and New Jersey, respectively. In their family were six children: Harriet E., wife of Mr. Hoover; Daniel, Sarah C. and David, all deceased; and two who died in infancy. The father departed this life in Nittany Valley, Penn., in the spring of 1861, at the age of fifty-five years. Later the mother became the wife of George Carson, a collier, by whom she had two children: Martha and Mary, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Carson are now living retired at Milesburg. She is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Hoover brothers are "free Silver" Democrats in politics, and are deeply interested in the success of their party. They are enterprising, wide-awake business men, skillful and thorough farmers, and are highly esteemed and respected members of the society that surrounds them, enjoying the confidence and regard of all.