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Saturday, February 13, 2010

Abraham Hoover and Anne Creeger

Abraham Hoover married ANNE ELIZABETH CREEGER May 23, 1851 in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, (by Robert Andrew - minister) daughter of JOHN CREEGER and MARY YOUNG.

Notes for ABRAHAM HOOVER:
Allegedly, Abraham ran off with the family maid and moved to Ligonier, Indiana.

Notes for ANNE ELIZABETH CREEGER:
Source: Death Certificate obtained from Ohio Historical Society Library,
Columbus, Ohio.

1910 Wood County Census
Age Marital Birthplace Fathers Mothers
Hoover, Anne E. head 77 D Ohio Maryland Ohio own income
1920 Wood County, Montgomery Township Census
Hoover, Ann Head F W 85 WD
Source: Obituary obtained from the Kaubish Library, Fostoria, Ohio
The Unique Weekly Feb. 5, 1925
ANN ELIZABETH HOOVER
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Ann Elizabeth, daughter of John H. and Mary Creeger, was born in Seneca County, Hopewell Township, Ohio, October 23, 1835. Here she passed her childhood, youth and womanhood. She was united in marriage with Abraham Hoover May 23, 1854. To them were born four children, Mary Ann (deceased), Sarah Jane, John Henry, and Abraham Russel. In early life she became a member of the United Brethren Church and throughout her long life she has given evidence that her faith had not failed. Her last message was, "If anything should happen to me, I am ready."
She has resided more than fifty years in the home where the last of life's battles were fought.
She has known what the pioneer days meant to the people of Wood County.
She has known what it cost in privation, sickness, and suffering to change this part of the Black Swamp into beautiful homes and fertile fields. She passed from this life to life eternal, January 28, 1925 at the age of 89 years, 11 months, and 5 days.
In her passing she leaves one brother, L. D. Creeger of Tiffin, Ohio, three children, Mrs Sarah Ann Hunt of Prairie Depot, Ohio, John Henry of Ligonere, Ind. and Abraham Russel, of Risingsun, Ohio, twelve grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many friends.
Funeral services were held at the U. B. Church, Friday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.P. Hight, Interment was made in Graham Cemetery.
Source: Obituary obtained from the Kaubish Library, Fostoria, Ohio

January 29, 1925 Bradner paper
MRS ANNA HOOVER FOUND DEAD IN HOME
Mrs. Anna E. Hoover, 89 years, mother of R. D. Hoover, and lifelong resident of Montgomery Township, was found dead at her home two miles west and one mile north of Risingsun, Wednesday morning. It is thought death was due to heart trouble and indigestion. The opinion is she had entered the house from her chore work; Tuesday evening, and sat down in a chair, when she fell to the floor where she was found, indicating death had come early Tuesday evening. Three children survive, R. D. Hoover, John Hoover, and Mrs. Sarah Hunt.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the U. B. church.
Source: Unique Weekly/Volume XVIII Risingsun, Ohio

Ann Elizabeth, daughter of John H. and Mary Creeger, was born in Seneca County, Hopewell Township, Ohio October 23, 1835. Here she passed her childhood, youth and womanhood. She was united in marriage with Abraham Hoover, May 23, 1851. To them were born four children, Mary Ann (deceased), Sarah Jane, John Henry, and Abraham Russel. In early life she became a member of the United Brethren Church and throughout her long life she has given evidence that her faith had not failed. Her last message was, "If anything should happen to me, I am ready."
She has resided more than fifty years in the home where the last of life's battles were fought.
She has know what the pioneer days meant to the people of Wood County.
She has known what it cost in privation, sickness, and suffering to change this part of the Black Swamp into beautiful homes an fertile fields.
She passed from this life to life eternal, January 28, 1925 at the age of 89 years, 3 months, and 5 days.
In her passing she leaves one brother, L.D. Creeger of Tiffin, Ohio, three children, Mrs. Sarah Ann Hunt of Prairie Depot, Ohio, John Henry of Ligonere, Ind. and Abraham Russel of Risingsun, Ohio, twelve grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many friends.Funeral services were held at the U.B. Church, Friday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.P. Hight, Interment was made in Graham Cemetery.

More About ANNE ELIZABETH CREEGER:
Burial: Graham Cemetery, Wayne, Wood County, Ohio
Cause of Death: Heart Disease
Occupation: Housewife, Owned Oil Wells
Her spinning wheel and China cabinet remain within our family.

Children of ABRAHAM HOOVER and ANNE CREEGER are:
4. 1. MARY ANN HOOVER, b. June 01, 1850; d. January 25, 1885, Wood County, Ohio.
5. 2. SARAH JANE HOOVER, b. February 09, 1859, Hopewell Twp, Wood Co.
Ohio; d. March 08, 1945, Risingsun, Wood Co. Ohio.
6. 3. JOHN HENRY HOOVER, b. December 31, 1861; d. June 04, 1934,
Ligonier, Indiana; m. CLARA FIESTAR, November 26, 1882.

Notes for JOHN HENRY HOOVER:
At the time of his mother's death he lived in Ligonier, Indiana.
Allegedly his father (Abraham) had moved to Ligonier, Indiana, when he ran off with the family maid.
John and Clara Hoover are buried in Ligonier, Indiana at Oak Park Cemetery.
(No hide or hair found of Abraham Hoover, my great, great grandfather).

My great great Grandmother (Creeger) Hoover

Monday, June 15, 2009

The Fallen Timbers Battle Monument is Mad!

Fallen Timbers Monument
"Mad" Anthony Wayne,
A Kentucky militiaman and an American Indian
Maumee, Ohio

What a schizophrenic monument! Manifest Destiny decreed the White Israelites would triumph over the Beringian immigrants ("Indians") and they did. All things considered, every battle has winners and losers. Are we to expect battle monuments across our God-given nation that tells "both sides" of the story? What confusion!

The Fallen Timbers Battle Monument is mad! One side praises the White Settlers, another side memorializes the massacre of White Settlers, another side praises Indians who murdered White people and another side celebrates Pioneers who were able to move onward in peace (thanks to peace through strength).

If that's not dizzying enough, there's a nearby monument in memory of all the Indians who "gave their lives at this place" located next to the

TURKEY FOOT ROCK
ON THIS ROCK ACCORDING TO TRADITION, CHIEF TURKEY FOOT OF THE OTTAWA INDIANS RALLIED HIS WARRIORS DURING THE BATTLE OF FALLEN TIMBERS. HERE HE WAS KILLED. AND FOR MANY YEARS TRIBESMEN MADE OFFERINGS OF TOBACCO ON THIS ROCK TO APPEASE THE GREAT SPIRIT.

Indian Monument and Turkey Foot Rock, Fallen Timbers

















In Memory of American Indians [photos]

You would think the legendary Turkey Foot Rock would have been demolished by the victors.

The Turkey Foot Rock and Indian monument are directly across from a monument to the White soldiers who defeated them:

IN MEMORIAM
ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF FALLEN TIMBERS IN UNMARKED
GRAVES, REST THE BRAVE SOLDIERS OF GENERAL
ANTHONY WAYNE'S LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES
AND THE KENTUCKY VOLUNTEERS, WHO WERE KILLED
ON AUGUST 20, 1794, IN THE VICTORIOUS CONFLICT
WITH THE INDIANS AND THEIR BRITISH ALLIES.

Brave Soldiers and Kentucky Volunteers, Fallen Timbers
















Inscription.
(Front)
THE GREENVILLE TREATY
To General Anthony Wayne who organized the “Legion of the United States” by order of President Washington and defeated Chief Little Turtle’s warriors here at Fallen Timbers August 20, 1794. This victory led to the Treaty of Greenville, August 3, 1795. Which opened much of the present state of Ohio to white settlers.

The Greenville Treaty [photo]

(Right Side)
INDIAN WARFARE
IN MEMORY OF THE WHITE SETTLERS
MASSACRED 1783-1794.

Indian Warfare [photo]

(Left Side)
ONWARD IN PEACE
TO THE PIONEERS OF OHIO
AND THE GREAT NORTHWEST

(Back)
THE BATTLE OF FALLEN TIMBERS
TO CHIEF LITTLE TURTLE AND HIS BRAVE INDIAN WARRIORS

Chief Little Turtle, Fallen Timbers [photo]


Erected 1962.

Links:
Fallen Timbers Battle Monument
About the Fallen Timbers Battlefield
Fallen Timbers, Maumee, Ohio (photos and commentary)
Reflections on Washita Battlefield National Historic Site (Manifest Destiny discussed)
Does The Bible Teach There Were Human Prototypes?