Eli Hoover (1820–1892) was born in West Milton, Miami, Ohio, USA and died in Hubbard, Hardin, Iowa, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Eli Hoover 1820–1892

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 17 Jul 1820 · West Milton, Miami, Ohio, USA

Died 24 Jul 1892 · Hubbard, Hardin, Iowa, USA

Father Jesse Hoover

Mother Rebecca E Yount

Spouse Mary Davis

Children Jessie Clark Hoover

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The story of Eli Hoover began in 1820 in West Milton, Miami, Ohio, USA. Eli Hoover married mary davis, and had children including jessie clark hoover. Eli Hoover passed away in 1892 in Hubbard, Hardin, Iowa, USA.

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Birth of Eli Hoover in West Milton, Miami, Ohio, USA

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Death of Eli Hoover in Hubbard, Hardin, Iowa, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Eli Hoover

This ancestor line traces from Uwharrie, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA (1799) to West Milton, Miami, Ohio, USA (1820) across 2 generations.

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: Eli Hoover (1820–1892) was born in West Milton, Miami, Ohio, USA and died in Hubbard, Hardin, Iowa, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Eli in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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