Hoover, S.M.

HOOVER, DONGHAFON

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Date: 10/26/2012 at 19:39:33

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP

Page 945

HOOVER, S.M.--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P.O. Sheridan Center. Was born in Clearfield county, Pennsylvania, January 25, 1818, where he was raised, educated and learned the miller's trade, which business he pursued five years with a marked degree of success. He came to this State in 1852, settling in Scott county, where he lived till 1874, when he moved to his present location. He was married, in November, 1857, to Miss Rebecca Donghafon, a native of Pennsylvania. They have six children: Cramon L., John R., David, Newton, Goye and Jessie M. He is a man who takes a warm interest in the advancement of education. His farm consists of 120 acres.