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Melvin Hoover 1881–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1881

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 30 Jul 1953

Death Location: Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA

Father: George Hoover

Mother: Nancy Lawson

Spouse(s): Louisa Wireman

Children(s): Eperson Hoover, Woodrow Hoover, Adam Hoover

The story of Melvin Hoover began in 1881 in Kentucky. In 1900, Melvin Hoover resided in Allen, Floyd, Kentucky. Melvin Hoover married Louisa Wireman, and had children including Adam Hoover, Eperson Epp Hoover, Woodrow Charles Hoover. Melvin Hoover passed away in 1953 in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin Hoover began in 1881 in Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Melvin Hoover resided in Allen, Floyd, Kentucky.
  • Melvin Hoover married Louisa Wireman, and had children including Adam Hoover, Eperson Epp Hoover, Woodrow Charles Hoover.
  • Melvin Hoover passed away in 1953 in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Hoover
1850–
Birth Location: Kentucky
GH
Nancy Lawson
1858–1936
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
NL

Spouses(s)

Louisa Wireman
1883–1953
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
LW

Children(s)

Eperson Hoover
1913–1973
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
EH
Woodrow Hoover
1924–1999
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
WH
Adam Hoover
1910–1970
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
AH

Melvin Hoover's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Hoover
1881–1953
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
George Hoover
1850–
Kentucky
Nancy (Ann) Lawson
1858–1936
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (M.) Hoover
1821–1862
Virginia
Nancy Sizemore
1821–1902
Floyd County, Kentucky
Martin Lawson
1835–
Scott County, Virginia
Elizabeth Dockery
1832–1880
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
George Sizemore
1781–1864
Sarah Anderson
1792–1840
James Lawson
1803–1871
Rebecca Mullett
1812–1883
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Sizemore
1755–1822
Agnes Shepherd
1754–1833
Robert Lawson
1774–

Melvin Hoover's Descendants

1.
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Melvin Hoover (1881–30 Jul 1953) m. Louisa Wireman (01 Mar 1883–25 Oct 1953)
  1. 1. Eperson (Epp) Hoover 1913–1973 m. Virginia (Lee) Carrier 1923–2008
  2. 2. Woodrow (Charles) Hoover 1924–1999
  3. 3. Adam Hoover 1910–1970 m. Emma (Erin) Wheeler 1903–1991 m. Viva (E) Hoover 1894–1949

Melvin Hoover's Timeline

9 Records

1879
28 Mar 1879
Birth of Melvin Hoover in Lackey, Floyd, Kentucky
Lackey, Floyd, Kentucky
1881
1881
Birth of Melvin Hoover in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 19
Melvin Hoover resided here in Allen, Floyd, Kentucky
Allen, Floyd, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 29
Melvin Hoover resided here in Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky
Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 39
Melvin Hoover resided here in Allen, Floyd, Kentucky
Allen, Floyd, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 49
Melvin Hoover resided here in Wayland, Floyd, Kentucky
Wayland, Floyd, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 54
Melvin Hoover resided here in Garrett, Floyd, Kentucky
Garrett, Floyd, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 59
Melvin Hoover resided here in Garrett, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Garrett, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1953
30 Jul 1953
Age 72
Death of Melvin Hoover in Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Lackey, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Garrett, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1305; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 36-9
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Allen, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 979.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wayland, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 745; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 381.0.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 109; Image: 516.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Allen, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 109; Image: 516.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Allen, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Allen, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 979.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wayland, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wayland, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 745; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 381.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Garrett, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Garrett, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1305; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 36-9

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Garrett, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Garrett, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1305; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 36-9

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1953
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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