Christian HOOVER
Christian L. Hoover was born sometime between 1820 and 1826 in Pennsylvania. [1,2] His son, Simon’s death certificate is more specific. It states the Christian was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania. [3] It is possible that Christian was the son of Philip and Hannah (Thomas) Hoover of Plumcreek township, Armstrong county, Pennsylvania. Christian died in… read more
My Hoover Research
In researching my HOOVER family line, I’ve always hit a brick wall at my great-great-great-grandfather Christian HOOVER. He seemed to appear from almost from nowhere. Family history regarding Christian and Caroline (Kinnard) Hoover was vague and sometimes contradictory. Here’s what the older family members recall about the Hoover family, specifically regarding Christian: Christian was one… read more
Christian Hoover
Christian L. Hoover was born sometime between 1820 and 1826 in Pennsylvania.[1] His son, Simon’s death certificate is more specific. It states the Christian was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania.[2] It is likely that Christian was the son of Philip and Hannah (Thomas) Hoover of Plumcreek township, Armstrong county, Pennsylvania.[3] Christian died in Covington township,… read more
Photo: Thelma Houdeshell
Thelma Mae Houdeshell, daughter of George W. and Lovina Caroline (Force) Houdeshell, as a young woman. She was born 11 Sep 1904 in Pine Glen and died 15 Jan 2001 in New York. She was married to Philip Allen Young.
Photo: Orvis Rowles
Orvis Maxwell Rowles was the son of Luther and Anna Belle (Houdeshell) Rowles. He was born 3 Apr 1922 and died 20 Dec 1994.
Photo: Earl and Wilhemina Bradford
Earl Bradford and Wilhemina Houdeshell were married 1 Jun 1910 in Shawville, Clearfield county, Pennsylvania.
Photo: Christian Hoover Homestead
The Christian Hoover homestead, possibly in Karthaus or Covington township, Clearfield county, Pennsylvania. The exact location is not known.
Photo: Minnie (Houdeshell) Bradford
Wilhemina (Houdeshell) Bradford, daughter of George W. and Lovina (Force) Houdeshell, was born 30 Jun 1893 in Pine Glen, Burnside township, Centre county, Pennsylvania. She married Earl Bradford on 1 Jun 1910 in Shawville, Goshen township, Clearfield county, Pennsylvania.
Christopher/Christian HOOVER
Research doesn’t always go smoothly. My great-great-great grandfather Christian Hoover has been giving me fits for some time. Here’s the deal…
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