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Benjamin Brechbill Hoover 1884–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 April 1884

Birth Location: Detroit, Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America

Death Date: 1 March 1950

Death Location: Moonlight, Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Hoover

Mother: Elizabeth Hoover

Spouse(s): Anna Hoover

Children(s): Lyle Hoover, Bertha Hoover

In 1884, Benjamin Brechbill Hoover entered the world in Detroit, Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America, born to Benjamin W Hoover And Elizabeth Brechbill Hoover. In 1900, Benjamin Brechbill Hoover resided in Chapman City, Dickinson, Kansas. In 1935, Benjamin Brechbill Hoover resided in Athelstane, Clay, Kansas. Benjamin Brechbill Hoover married Anna May Hoover, and had children including Bertha Hoover, Laberta Hoover, Lyle Hoover. Benjamin Brechbill Hoover passed away in 1950 in Moonlight, Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Benjamin Brechbill Hoover entered the world in Detroit, Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America, born to Benjamin W Hoover And Elizabeth Brechbill Hoover.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Brechbill Hoover resided in Chapman City, Dickinson, Kansas.
  • In 1935, Benjamin Brechbill Hoover resided in Athelstane, Clay, Kansas.
  • Benjamin Brechbill Hoover married Anna May Hoover, and had children including Bertha Hoover, Laberta Hoover, Lyle Hoover.
  • Benjamin Brechbill Hoover passed away in 1950 in Moonlight, Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Hoover's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Hoover
1884–1950
Birth Place: Detroit, Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America
Parents
Benjamin W Hoover
1849–1920
Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth (Brechbill) Hoover
1848–1947
Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Henry (J) Hoover
1815–1882
Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Barbara (Risser Wenger) Hoover
1814–1893
Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Abraham (R) Brechbill
1826–1897
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Mary (Hostetter) Brechbill
1826–1902
of Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Huber
1787–1852
Anna Myers
1787–1819
Abraham Wenger
1778–1846
Elizabeth Risser
1779–1839
Christian Brechbill
1802–1880
Elizabeth Brechbill
1806–1885
David Hostetter
1801–1834
Elizabeth Hostetter
1802–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henrich Huber
1757–1833
Maria Huber
1760–1805
John Myers
1760–1823
Susannah Eichenberg
1759–1846
Martin Wenger
1742–1815
Anna Wenger
1743–1793
Christian Risser
1755–
Elizabeth Showalter
1755–
Johann Brechbiel
1777–1863
Anna Groh
1777–1837
Abraham Kreider
1777–1838
Elizabeth Kreider
1773–1838
Jacob Hostetter
1766–1823
Nancy Hostetter
1770–
Jacob Jr
1771–1853
Maria Kreider
1777–1850

Benjamin Hoover's Descendants

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Benjamin (Brechbill) Hoover (14 April 1884–1 March 1950) m. Anna (May) Hoover (1 April 1894–25 February 1969)
  1. 1. Lyle Hoover 1920–
  2. 2. Bertha Hoover 1924–

Benjamin Hoover's Timeline

5 Records

1884
14 April 1884
Birth of Benjamin Brechbill Hoover in Detroit, Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America
Detroit, Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 16
Benjamin Brechbill Hoover resided here in Chapman City, Dickinson, Kansas
Chapman City, Dickinson, Kansas
1935
1935
Age 51
Benjamin Brechbill Hoover resided here in Athelstane, Clay, Kansas
Athelstane, Clay, Kansas
1940
1940
Age 56
Benjamin Brechbill Hoover resided here in Athelstane Township, Athelstane, Clay, Kansas, USA
Athelstane Township, Athelstane, Clay, Kansas, USA
1950
1 March 1950
Age 66
Death of Benjamin Brechbill Hoover in Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, United States of America
Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 April 1884
    Event Place: Detroit, Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Athelstane, Clay, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01224; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 14-1
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hayes, Dickinson, Kansas; Roll: T623_478; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 37.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chapman City, Dickinson, Kansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hayes, Dickinson, Kansas; Roll: T623_478; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 37.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Athelstane, Clay, Kansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Athelstane, Clay, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01224; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 14-1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Athelstane Township, Athelstane, Clay, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Athelstane, Clay, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01224; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 14-1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 March 1950
    Event Place: Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Moonlight, Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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