OBIT: James "Daddy" HOOVER, 1925, Garrett, Somerset County, PA

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JAMES HOOVER

Garrett Gleanings - Veteran James Hoover Mustered Out - Garrett - Jan. 
21 - James Hoover, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home in 
Garrett Monday evening at 9:05 o'clock.  His death was caused by 
paralysis.  He had not been in good health for several months, but was 
taken seriously ill several days before his death.  He was aged 79 
years & 9 months.  Mr. Hoover was well known & his gallant service in 
the Civil War had earned him many friends.  "Daddy," as he was called 
by everybody, was a kind & loving man & the public, as well as Mrs. 
Hoover & family, will sadly miss the gallant old gentleman.  The 
funeral will be held Thursday, the services being conducted by Rev. 
J.S. Tholan, pastor of the Lutheran church. 


Meyersdale Republican, Jan. 22, 1925 page 2