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Joseph Henry Hoover

Birth	:	22 Feb 1859
Death	:	3 Mar 1961 Saint Charles, Madison County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Peru Cemetery, East Peru, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2305984, -93.9393997
Description	:	Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa March 8, 1961 HENRY HOOVER, Pioneer Dies at 102 Years The long life of Henry Hoover of Peru came to a close last Friday, March 3, 1961. This pioneer resident, whose life had spanned almost the entire history of Madison county, died at the age of 102 years at the St. Charles nursing home where he had spent his last years. Mr. Hoover had observed his one hundred second birthday on Feb. 22. He was born and spent his entire life in this county. He was born Feb. 22, 1859, a son of Israel and Nancy... Read More	Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa March 8, 1961 HENRY HOOVER, Pioneer Dies at 102 Years The long life of Henry Hoover of Peru came to a close last Friday, March 3, 1961. This pioneer resident, whose life had spanned almost the entire history of Madison county, died at the age of 102 years at the St. Charles nursing home where he had spent his last years. Mr. Hoover had observed his one hundred second birthday on Feb. 22. He was born and spent his entire life in this county. He was born Feb. 22, 1859, a son of Israel and Nancy Ray Hoover. His parents were among the early settlers of the county. The pioneer homestead in which he was born was located near the historic old Queen place, on the St. Charles to Winterset road. He was born in a log cabin there. Mr. Hoover's long, active life was spent in farming. He was married on March 23, 1879, to Sarah J. Ray of near St. Charles. They were parents of nine daughters, six of whom survive. The wife and mother died in 1937. He was a member of the Elm Grove Methodist church. The six living daughters are: Mrs. Nancy Childers of Des Moines, Mrs. Pearl Draper of Peru, Mrs. Madge Stevens of Peru, Mrs. Ruby Imes of Arcadia, Colo., Mrs. Rae Fenimore of Peru, and Mrs. Doris Stirts of Grimes. He also leaves 31 grandchildren; 85 great grandchildren; 37 great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Edward Hoover of Des Moines. Funeral services were held Monday from the Kale Funeral home in Truro, conducted by the Rev. W. C. Trembly of St. Charles. Burial was made in the Peru cemetery.

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Joseph Henry Hoover's memorial is located at: Peru Cemetery, East Peru, Madison County, USA.
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Joseph Henry Hoover death on 3 Mar 1961 in Saint Charles, Madison County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.2305984
Longitude: -93.9393997

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Sarah Jane Ray Hoover

(1859 - 1937)

Siblings

Barnabas Lewis Hoover

(1864 - 1932)

Edward Ames Hoover

(1867 - 1969)

Nellie May Hoover

(1870 - 1870)

William M Hoover

(1873 - 1874)

Children

Nellie Francis Hoover Travis

(1882 - 1959)

Nancy Maude Hoover Childers

(1885 - 1970)

Pearl Estina Hoover Shetterly

(1889 - 1977)

Rae Josephine Hoover Fenimore

(1896 - 1978)

Doris Hildred Hoover Stirts

(1899 - 1988)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Peru Cemetery
East Peru, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2305984, -93.9393997

2. Ebenezer Cemetery
Walnut Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2005997, -93.9080963

3. Beem Cemetery
Scott Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2625008, -93.9747009

4. King Cemetery
Scott Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2750015, -93.9160995

5. Sayre Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2747002, -93.8806000

6. Hartman Cemetery
Ohio Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1911011, -93.8557968

7. Union Chapel Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3086400, -93.8935800

8. Farson Cemetery
Ohio Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2399929, -93.8227221

9. Viney Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2638815, -93.8291110

10. Young Cemetery
Ohio Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2080994, -93.8227997

11. Barney Cemetery
Monroe Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1641998, -94.0239029

12. Worthing Cemetery
Ohio Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2192001, -93.8094025

13. Field Cemetery
Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1506004, -93.8606033

14. Bullock Cemetery
Monroe Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1960983, -94.0650024

15. Clark Cemetery
Monroe Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2364006, -94.0733032

16. Ansley Family Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2942170, -94.0436830

17. Saint Charles Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2809982, -93.8209991

18. Close Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3139992, -93.8519974

19. Union Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1265000, -93.9115000

20. Winterset Cemetery
Winterset, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3301000, -94.0097000

21. Hamblin Cemetery
Monroe Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2214012, -94.0958023

22. McGinnis Cemetery
Crawford Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3520012, -93.8929977

23. Gordon Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3119011, -94.0693970

24. Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Union Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3520012, -94.0014038