From "History of North Washington" Published 1904

Transcribed by: Candy Grubb (candyg@theofficenet.com)
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WILLIAM L. STOVER
	William L. Stover dwells in Orient, Washington, where he 
conducts a butcher business.  He has a good patronage and is 
prosperous.  In addition to his business, Mr. Stover is interested 
in a first class sawmill in Orient, which his father is managing.
	William L. Stover was born in Boone County, Iowa, on June
3, 1869, being the son of Henderson and Mary E.(Budnot) Stover,
natives of Indiana.  The parents settled in Iowa in early days and
for twenty years were substantial citizens of that state.  The father
did sawmilling and also followed other industries.  Then came a move
to Idaho, where he was identified with the lumber business for three
years.  After that he removed to Spokane and made that city his home
until 1897.  At that time he came to Bossburg to live and later settled
in Orient.  He is now dwelling in orient and is handling a large mill,
his son William L., being associated with him as mentioned before.
Eight children were born into this family, seven of whom are living,
named as follows: Calvin S., William L.,who is the immediate subject of
this article, James, Annie, Ada, Susie and Frank.  William L. received
his early education in Boone county, Iowa, and at the age of sixteen
stepped forth to meet the duties of life for himself.  He followed
sawmilling in Iowa, Idaho and Washington, settling in Spokane about 1887.
It was 1900 when he came to Bossburg, whence he removed later to Orient
and opened a butcher shop.  This, together with sawmilling, has 
occupied him since.
	In 1899, Mr. Stover married Miss Clara, daughter of Andrew and
Margret (Houston) Kennedy, natives of Scotland and Illinois, respectively.
They settled in Illinois, which was their home until the tide of 
immigration turned toward Nebraska, when they went to that state and
there now reside.  Thirteen children were born to them, nine of whom are
living, named as follows:  Clara, now Mrs. Stover, Sarah, Nettie, Leola,
Walter, Arthur, Jennie, Kittie and Robert.  To Mr. and Mrs. Stover one 
child has been born, Perdita.  Politically Mr. Stover is a Republican,
while in social relations he is a member of the M.W.A.  Mrs. Stover
belongs to the R.N.A.
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