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Gamaliel D. Hoover 1844 - 1916

Gamaliel D. Hoover of Theresa, NY was born on February 23, 1844 in Theresa, Jefferson County to Catherine Salisbury and Adam Hoover. He married Clarissa R. Cook, and had children Florence Lillian Hoover, Adah Hoover, Kate Avis Hoover, Henry Howard Hoover, and Anson Salisbury Hoover. Gamaliel Hoover died at age 72 years old on April 25, 1916 in Theresa, and was buried circa April 28, 1916 at Oakland Cemetery in Theresa.

Gamaliel D. Hoover

Theresa, NY

February 23, 1844

Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States

April 25, 1916

Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States

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Introduction

Gamaliel D. Hoover was a soldier in the United States Civil War.
02/23

1844

Birthday

February 23, 1844

Birthdate

Theresa, Jefferson County, New York United States

Birthplace

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Military Service

Gamaliel D. Hoover fought in the Civil War for the Union in the 1 N.Y.L. Art'y. He entered the war with the rank of Private., and left with the rank of Private. He lied about his age and was only 16 when he entered the military.
Personal Life & Family

1 N.Y.L. Art'y.
04/25

1916

Death

April 25, 1916

Death date

old age

Cause of death

Theresa, Jefferson County, New York United States
Death location

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04/28

1916

circa

Gravesite & Burial

circa April 28, 1916

Funeral date
Oakland Cemetery in Theresa, Jefferson County, New York United States
Burial location
Obituary

Birth: Feb. 23, 1844 Jefferson County New York, USA Death: Apr. 25, 1916 Theresa Jefferson County New York, USA Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, NY, Friday, April 28, 1916 Taps Sounded For Theresa Veteran Grand Army and Kindred Societies at Grave G. D. Hoover Laid To Rest Was Civil War Veteran, Former Town Clerk, Cheese Factory Manager, Real Estate Dealer, Merchant and Produce Dealer During His Successful Career Theresa, April 28 – Members of the George W Flower Post G.A.R. And of the local camp, S.O.V., as well as Howland Circle, Ladies of the G.A.R., surrounded the casket of the late Gamaliel D Hoover as the ritual of the S.O.V. Was given at the cemetery Thursday afternoon. Col. Fred A Soper, of the local S.O.V. Camp, acted as commander and Fay B Tenney as chaplain. The long roll was sounded by George D Walrath and William Eddy of Antwerp gave the call of taps. The service was largely attended at the house in upper Commercial street. Rev. W.G. Atwell of the Methodist church officiating, who remarked upon the rapidity with which the old soldiers are passing, this being the third soldier of the local post to be laid at rest within the past few weeks and the second one within a week. The bearers were three sons-in-law, Fred Townsend, Hiram Townsend and Coda Wicks, and grand son-in-law, Earl Wicks. Mr Hoover's death, which occurred late Tuesday afternoon, at his home here, was the first break to come to a large family of children and grandchildren, and all were at the funeral, save one. Mr Hoover was born in Pamelia, Feb 23, 1844, the son of Adam and Catherine Salisbury Hoover, and was caring for himself at an early age. Before the war, and when in his early teens, he was master of the Limburg cheese trade, being one of the pioneer makers in this country. Being only 16 when the Civil war broke out, but large for his age, he enlisted with Company C, First New York Light Artillery. He saw service in all of the Peninsular campaign and was at the battle of Gettysburg and saw many engagements. He never received a wound but was broken in health. Following the war, Mr Hoover returned to this section and to cheese making, but took up making the “Yankee” cheese and was for many years in charge of the old Brooklyn factory in this village, one of the ?. C. Cooper combination. In the winter season he began buying produce of farmers, butter, beans and other products and shipping to New York. This business he increased and soon gave up cheesemaking and entered into partnership with the late John Hildreth, where the Farmers' National bank is now located. They opened a meat market as well as doing a produce business. Later he bought out the business and still later sold this to buy a half interest in the hardware business with Jerome Westcott. After a few years of successful business he sold out to his oldest son, and established a general store in the block nest to the post office. Later selling this, he erected the large block in Commercial street, now occupied by his sons, the Hoover Bros. Hardware merchants. He was also dealer in real estate and was owner of considerable lands at the time of his death. Of late he has lived a retired life, keeping a large flock of hens and some bees with which he was successful. He married on March 25, 1867, Clarissa Cook Stearns, and five children were born to them, all living. They are : Florence, Mrs Fred Townsend; Ada, Mrs Hiram Townsend; Kate, Mrs Coda Wicks, and Howard H and Anson Hoover, all residing in this village. There are several grandchildren. He was a devoted member of the G.A.R. And kindred organizations and was town clerk for a time but not active in politics. Anson Salisbury, a life long friend from Fulton was at the funeral as was Fred Townsend of Albany; Joseph Cook of Belleville and others from nearby places. Family links: Parents: Catherine T Hoover (1812 - 1892) Children: Kate Avis Hoover Wicks (1876 - 1925)*

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Gamaliel D. Hoover lived 1 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 72.

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Meaghan Ryan

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01/04/2015

Hey there. I'm the great great granddaughter of G.D. Hoover (also known as George during the war). My grandmother had stories of her grandfather. She remembers running to his house early in the morning to catch to see if he slept with his beard on the inside of the covers or the outside (because his beard was just that long and she simply had to know). However she never got to his home early enough because he was always awake when she got there. The tin type picture I've added is very grainy and I apologize. It's a picture of the tin type and I edited as best I could. I'm actually the one that's added all the information on Gamaliel (with proper research of course). I hope I actually get to hear from family doing this.

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