Brief Life History of David Alma
When David Alma Hoover was born on 22 November 1845, in Washington, Indiana, United States, his father, John Hoover, was 33 and his mother, Elizabeth Wheeler, was 25. He married Minerva Elizabeth Caudle about 1869, in Jackson, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Brown Township, Washington, Indiana, United States in 1850 and Wayne, Illinois, United States in 1900. He died on 14 May 1908, in Wayne City, Wayne, Illinois, United States, at the age of 62, and was buried in Harrell Cemetery, Orchard Township, Wayne, Illinois, United States.
Photos and Memories (2)
Do you know David Alma? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (35)
- *ecardae Hover in household of John Hover, "United States Census, 1850"
- David Hoover, "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
- David Hoover, "United States Headstone Applications for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1949"
Spouse and Children
Children (7)
+2 More Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1851 · Constitution of 1851
Due to the state’s financial crisis during the previous decade and growing criticism toward state government. Voters approve the Constitution of 1851 which forbade the state government from going into debt.
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
Name Meaning
Americanized form of Swiss German and German Huber .
Americanized form of Finnish Huovinen: from huovi ‘soldier, horseman’ + the surname suffix -nen.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.