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Larkin Hoover
One of the historic old families of Wayne county is that which is represented in Clay township by the third and fourth generations, descendants of Henry Hoover, who, in the year 1812, located on a tract of land which is now in the possession of the subject of this article. This old homestead, which was given under patent by the government, has thus been owned and cultivated by the Hoovers since the early part of this century. The original parchment deed to the property, bearing date of February 15, 1812, and having the signature of James Madison, president of the United States, is now in the possession of Larkin Hoover. Here his grandparents lived and died, and here his father, John Hoover, was born, October 28, 1816, and died August 26, i881, when nearly sixty-five years of age. His wife, whose maiden name was Catherine Wise, was likewise a native of Wayne county, and her death took place in 1864. Of their eleven children, three sons and three daughters are living. Milton, the eldest, now owns and carries on a portion of the old paternal homestead, which he received as his inheritance. He was born November 26, 1841, and served in the war of the Rebellion as a member of Company C, Ninth Indiana Cavalry. His first wife, whom he married in 1867, died in 1883, leaving a son, Sidney. His present wife was formerly Sarah Goddard, a native of Charlottesville, Indiana, and they have one son, Guy.
Larkin Hoover, the youngest child of John and Catherine Hoover, was born on the old homestead, in 1860, and has always devoted his entire time and attention to its cultivation. He is considered one of the substantial and progressive agriculturists of this community, and enjoys the esteem of all who know him. He strives to act the part of a good citizen, and casts his influence on the side of the truth and right.
In November, 1892, Mr. Hoover married Miss Clara Poland, a daughter of Jacob Stanley and Mary Louisa (Brown) Poland, and granddaughter of Elisha Brown, one of the oldest citizens of Wayne county. Mrs. Hoover's parents are now residents of Kansas, whither they removed several years ago. By the marriage of our subject and wife a beautiful little daughter, Ruth Marie, was born in August, 1893.
Source:
Biographical and Genealogical History of Wayne, Fayette, Union and Franklin Counties, Indiana, Volume 1, The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1899