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Leroy James Hoover 1896–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 July 1896

Birth Location: Akron, Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Death Date: 12 October 1979

Death Location: Marion, Marion County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Emerson Hoover

Mother: Mollie Limbert

Spouse(s): Faye Brothers

Children(s): Virginia Grimes

The story of Leroy James Hoover began in 1896 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, United States of America. In 1900, Leroy James Hoover resided in Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio, USA. In 1910, Leroy James Hoover resided in Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio, USA. Leroy James Hoover married Faye Jewell Brothers, and had children including Virginia Olive Grimes. Leroy James Hoover passed away in 1979 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Leroy James Hoover began in 1896 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Leroy James Hoover resided in Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1910, Leroy James Hoover resided in Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio, USA.
  • Leroy James Hoover married Faye Jewell Brothers, and had children including Virginia Olive Grimes.
  • Leroy James Hoover passed away in 1979 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leroy Hoover's Ancestors

Self
Leroy Hoover
1896–1979
Birth Place: Akron, Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
Parents
Emerson Hoover
1865–
Ohio
Mollie Limbert
1865–
Ohio
Grandparents
Andrew (Crawford) Hoover
1834–1892
Johnstown, Licking, Ohio, USA
Mary (Catherine) Rumer
1840–1922
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Rumer
1811–1854
Elizabeth Shrum
1819–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Shrum
1775–1859
Susannah Overdier
1790–1861

Leroy Hoover's Descendants

1.
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Leroy (James) Hoover (24 July 1896–12 October 1979) m. Faye (Jewell) Brothers (Apr 1899–28 August 1969)
  1. 1. Virginia (Olive) Grimes 1921–1998

Leroy Hoover's Timeline

11 Records

1896
24 July 1896
Birth of Leroy James Hoover in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
Akron, Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 4
Leroy James Hoover resided here in Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio, USA
Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Leroy James Hoover resided here in Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio, USA
Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
Leroy James Hoover resided here in Marion County, Ohio, USA
Marion County, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Leroy James Hoover resided here in Marion Ward 2, Marion, Ohio, USA
Marion Ward 2, Marion, Ohio, USA
1929
1929
Age 33
Leroy James Hoover resided here in Marion, Ohio, USA
Marion, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Leroy James Hoover resided here in Marion, Marion, Ohio, USA
Marion, Marion, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Leroy James Hoover resided here in Marion, Marion, Ohio
Marion, Marion, Ohio
1940
1940
Age 44
Leroy James Hoover resided here in Marion, Marion, Ohio, USA
Marion, Marion, Ohio, USA
1941
Abt 1941
Age 45
Leroy James Hoover resided here in 388 Scranton Avenue
388 Scranton Avenue
1979
12 October 1979
Age 83
Death of Leroy James Hoover in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, United States of America
Marion, Marion County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 July 1896
    Event Place: Akron, Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Summit County, Ohio, U.S., Birth Records, Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division; Akron, Ohio; Summit County, Ohio, Birth Records 1866-1908
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Marion, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03110; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 51-18
    [4] Ohio, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973
    [5] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion Ward 2, Marion, Ohio; Roll: T625_1416; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 124
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marion, Marion, Ohio; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2341581
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Marion County
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: 1251; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0012
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: T624_1163; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1375176
    [11] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 140; Film Description: 1918 Kent-1918 Saginaw
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [14] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: 1251; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: T624_1163; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1375176

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Marion County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Marion County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marion Ward 2, Marion, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion Ward 2, Marion, Ohio; Roll: T625_1416; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Marion, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Marion, Marion, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marion, Marion, Ohio; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2341581

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marion, Marion, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Marion, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03110; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 51-18

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Marion, Marion, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Marion, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03110; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 51-18

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1941
    Event Place: 388 Scranton Avenue
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Marion Star; Publication Date: 15 Aug 1941; Publication Place: Marion, Ohio, USA; ,0.519672,0.24616747,0.694015&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marion, Marion, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Death Records, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marion, Ohio
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 140; Film Description: 1918 Kent-1918 Saginaw

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marion, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 October 1979
    Event Place: Marion, Marion County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marion, Marion County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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