Abraham Hoover and Anne Creeger

Abraham Hoover married ANNE ELIZABETH CREEGER May 23, 1851 in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, (by Robert Andrew - minister) daughter of JOHN CREEGER and MARY YOUNG.

Notes for ABRAHAM HOOVER:
Allegedly, Abraham ran off with the family maid and moved to Ligonier, Indiana.

Notes for ANNE ELIZABETH CREEGER:
Source: Death Certificate obtained from Ohio Historical Society Library,
Columbus, Ohio.

1910 Wood County Census
Age Marital Birthplace Fathers Mothers
Hoover, Anne E. head 77 D Ohio Maryland Ohio own income
1920 Wood County, Montgomery Township Census
Hoover, Ann Head F W 85 WD
Source: Obituary obtained from the Kaubish Library, Fostoria, Ohio
The Unique Weekly Feb. 5, 1925
ANN ELIZABETH HOOVER
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Ann Elizabeth, daughter of John H. and Mary Creeger, was born in Seneca County, Hopewell Township, Ohio, October 23, 1835. Here she passed her childhood, youth and womanhood. She was united in marriage with Abraham Hoover May 23, 1854. To them were born four children, Mary Ann (deceased), Sarah Jane, John Henry, and Abraham Russel. In early life she became a member of the United Brethren Church and throughout her long life she has given evidence that her faith had not failed. Her last message was, "If anything should happen to me, I am ready."
She has resided more than fifty years in the home where the last of life's battles were fought.
She has known what the pioneer days meant to the people of Wood County.
She has known what it cost in privation, sickness, and suffering to change this part of the Black Swamp into beautiful homes and fertile fields. She passed from this life to life eternal, January 28, 1925 at the age of 89 years, 11 months, and 5 days.
In her passing she leaves one brother, L. D. Creeger of Tiffin, Ohio, three children, Mrs Sarah Ann Hunt of Prairie Depot, Ohio, John Henry of Ligonere, Ind. and Abraham Russel, of Risingsun, Ohio, twelve grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many friends.
Funeral services were held at the U. B. Church, Friday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.P. Hight, Interment was made in Graham Cemetery.
Source: Obituary obtained from the Kaubish Library, Fostoria, Ohio

January 29, 1925 Bradner paper
MRS ANNA HOOVER FOUND DEAD IN HOME
Mrs. Anna E. Hoover, 89 years, mother of R. D. Hoover, and lifelong resident of Montgomery Township, was found dead at her home two miles west and one mile north of Risingsun, Wednesday morning. It is thought death was due to heart trouble and indigestion. The opinion is she had entered the house from her chore work; Tuesday evening, and sat down in a chair, when she fell to the floor where she was found, indicating death had come early Tuesday evening. Three children survive, R. D. Hoover, John Hoover, and Mrs. Sarah Hunt.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the U. B. church.
Source: Unique Weekly/Volume XVIII Risingsun, Ohio

Ann Elizabeth, daughter of John H. and Mary Creeger, was born in Seneca County, Hopewell Township, Ohio October 23, 1835. Here she passed her childhood, youth and womanhood. She was united in marriage with Abraham Hoover, May 23, 1851. To them were born four children, Mary Ann (deceased), Sarah Jane, John Henry, and Abraham Russel. In early life she became a member of the United Brethren Church and throughout her long life she has given evidence that her faith had not failed. Her last message was, "If anything should happen to me, I am ready."
She has resided more than fifty years in the home where the last of life's battles were fought.
She has know what the pioneer days meant to the people of Wood County.
She has known what it cost in privation, sickness, and suffering to change this part of the Black Swamp into beautiful homes an fertile fields.
She passed from this life to life eternal, January 28, 1925 at the age of 89 years, 3 months, and 5 days.
In her passing she leaves one brother, L.D. Creeger of Tiffin, Ohio, three children, Mrs. Sarah Ann Hunt of Prairie Depot, Ohio, John Henry of Ligonere, Ind. and Abraham Russel of Risingsun, Ohio, twelve grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many friends.Funeral services were held at the U.B. Church, Friday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.P. Hight, Interment was made in Graham Cemetery.

More About ANNE ELIZABETH CREEGER:
Burial: Graham Cemetery, Wayne, Wood County, Ohio
Cause of Death: Heart Disease
Occupation: Housewife, Owned Oil Wells
Her spinning wheel and China cabinet remain within our family.

Children of ABRAHAM HOOVER and ANNE CREEGER are:
4. 1. MARY ANN HOOVER, b. June 01, 1850; d. January 25, 1885, Wood County, Ohio.
5. 2. SARAH JANE HOOVER, b. February 09, 1859, Hopewell Twp, Wood Co.
Ohio; d. March 08, 1945, Risingsun, Wood Co. Ohio.
6. 3. JOHN HENRY HOOVER, b. December 31, 1861; d. June 04, 1934,
Ligonier, Indiana; m. CLARA FIESTAR, November 26, 1882.

Notes for JOHN HENRY HOOVER:
At the time of his mother's death he lived in Ligonier, Indiana.
Allegedly his father (Abraham) had moved to Ligonier, Indiana, when he ran off with the family maid.
John and Clara Hoover are buried in Ligonier, Indiana at Oak Park Cemetery.
(No hide or hair found of Abraham Hoover, my great, great grandfather).

ANNE ELIZABETH (CREEGER) HOOVER

ANNE ELIZABETH (CREEGER) HOOVER

My sister Sue said: I was doing some cleaning and found this picture in my china cabinet. On the back of it I wrote, mother of Russel DeRoy Hoover, grandmother of Arthur Hoover - owned china cabinet & spinning wheel. 1835-1925. I remember gramps telling me who she was when we went through some old photos./

I also remember Grandpa telling us after she died they found a lot of greenbacks hidden under the floor, she must have had from her oil wells. (Yes, Ohio had oil wells). She's my great great Grandma (the one Abraham Hoover ran out on with the maid, so we were told).

4 Generations of Mervins

Four Generations of Mervins
On the back it says:
1. George Mervin (must be John's dad)
2. Johnnie Mervin (with the mustache)
3. Albert Mervin
4. Albert's son (doesn't list his name!)

John Mervin is the father of Hattie Hoover, Grandpa Arthur Hoover's mother. He's the one who came from England and was a pioneer in Risingsun, Ohio.
John Mervin: Risingsun, Ohio Pioneer

John Mervin: Risingsun, Ohio Pioneer

John Mervin: Risingsun, Ohio Pioneer

JOHN MERVIN, one of the early settlers at the site of the present town of Risingsun, is a highly respected resident of that place. Like many of the prosperous and influential men of the day, he has made his way to success through adverse circumstances, and his well-won competence reflects credit upon him.

He is of English birth, having entered upon his mortal career in Leicestershire, January 11, 1824. His father, Thomas Mervin, was a butcher by trade. Our subject was reared upon a farm, near a small village, enjoying only the limited advantages of the common schools. He showed ability in the management and care of horses, and at an early age found employment in that work; but the opportunities for advancement seemed to him discouraging, and he determined to come to America. Leaving his young wife, formerly Miss Elizabeth Riley, he sailed from Liverpool, in April, 1849, in the ship “Joseph Badger,” and after a voyage of four weeks landed in New York. The trip to Albany was made by river, from Albany to Buffalo by rail, and from Buffalo he came by lake to Sandusky, where he took the Mad River railroad, then the only one in this region. His destination was Avon township, Lorain county, but by mistake he went to New Haven, Huron county. On learning his error he started on foot for Lorain county, but while en route he was taken very ill in Greenfield township, Huron county, and was cared for by some friendly English people. On his recovery he had but fifty cents left of the sum which he had saved from his earnings for his journey, and a new start in life. This money was spent for wine to stimulate his impaired energies, and instead of going on, he decided to remain there and rent a farm.

In the spring of 1850 his wife rejoined him. She had a difficult voyage, spending four months on the way, and being shipwrecked three times. They lived there for several years, renting different farms in the locality, but in the fall of 1863 they came to Wood county, driving through in a wagon. Mr. Mervin purchased sixty acres of land in Section 36, Montgomery township, where the village of Risingsun now stands. At that time the land was partially improved in the dry portion and a plank house stood near his present home. The swamply part of the farm had to be cleared, however, and there was no small amount of hard work to be done in the first years of his stay; but the rapid development of the locality brought prosperity. He still owns seventy acres of land in the vicinity, and also has ten acres in Jackson township, Seneca county. In 1877 he built a fine residence in Risingsun, which he has since occupied. Mrs. Mervin's death, December 9, 1888, brought deep sorrow to this pleasant home. her remains are interred in Trinity cemetery, Scott township, Sandusky county. They had nine children, all of whom are living: Sarah, Mrs. George Young, of Seneca county; Mary, Mrs. Adam Graber, of Risingsun; George, a farmer in Perry township; Elizabeth, Mrs. Frank Blonde, of Perry township; Eliza and Lucy, who are at home; Frances, Mrs. Benjamin Bates, of Risingsun; Anna, Mrs. Courtland Essex, of the same town, and Hattie, Mrs. Russell Hoover [my great grandmother], of Montgomery township.

Mr. Mervin's parents came to the United States in 1855 or '56, and located in Greenwich township, Huron county, where his father died at the age of seventy-three years. His mother afterward made her home in Wood county with her children, but died in Richland county at ninety years of age. Mr. Mervin is the eldest of six children, all living. Thomas resides in Risingsun; George, in Longley; Elizabeth is the widow of James Brinson, of Huron county; Hannah married John Thompson, of Richland county, and Emma married first the late John Jenney, and second John Winder, of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mr. Mervin possessed in youth a powerful physique, and is still well-preserved, his strictly temperate habits being in his favor. Fond of reading, he has intelligent views on the questions of the time, and his interest in the education of the rising generation has led to several years of able service as school director. In principle he is a Democrat, but is not bound by partisan ties in the choice of suitable men for local offices. He is a leading member of the M.E. Church.

- From Wood County, Ohio, history, pg. 645
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