E. O. Hover

HOVER, HOVEN, SPENCER

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Date: 4/25/2005 at 22:07:31

HOVER, E. O., photographic artist, Nefzger's corner, up stairs; residence, same; was born in Canton, Ohio, Oct. 31, 1839,; in 1846, came to Warren, Jo Daviess Co., Ill. In April, 1862, he enlisted in the 96th I. V. I., was wounded at Chickamauga, and in November, 1863, was discharged on acount of disability; he re-enlisted in May, 1864, for three months service; was mustered out in November, 1864; he was Commissary of the First Brigade of Cavalry during this service. In 1870, Mr. Hoven removed to Monticello, Iowa; came to West Union in 1875. Married Sophronia M. Spencer, Jan. 7, 1867; she was born near Cleveland, Ohio. They have had two children, both deceased - Birdie E., died Oct. 29, 1876, age 8 years and 7 months; Freddie S., died Nov. 19, 1876, age 6 years and 1 month. Mr. and Mrs. Hoven are members of the M. E. Church; Mr. Hoven has been chorister of the M. E. Church, in various places, about twenty years.

Note: This person's surname is written both as Hover and Hoven in this biography.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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