Clover
Family Research Compendium
Created, Edited, and Maintained June Clover Byrne
For the Clover Family Historical Society
Indiana Clover Records
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The old part of Spangler Cemetery, Vermillion County, Indiana.
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Obituaries, Deaths, Cemeteries
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Obituaries, Deaths, Cemeteries
Kosciusko County, Indiana [This came from the local FHC and did not include Newspaper information.
Mary ‘Beth’ Flinn
Wonona Lake, Indiana
Mary ‘Beth’ Flinn, 85, of 7123 E. U. S. 30, Pierceton, IN, died at 3:05 a.m. Aug. 4, 2005, in Grace Village, Winona Lake, IN. She was born April 22, 1920, in Pierceton, IN, to Royce and Erma Miller Clover. In 1942, she married Philip Arthur Flinn in Fort Wayne, IN.
She was a lifetime resident of Pierceton and vice president of the Pierceton Bank for 45 years, retiring Dec. 14, 1987. She was a member of the Pierceton United Methodist Church and Tippecanoe Lake Country Club and was an officer and member of Tippecanoe Lake Ladies Golf Association. She also enjoyed yard work.
Surviving are two sons, Kip (and wife Debbie) Flinn, Ridinger Lake, and David (and wife Karen) Flinn, Park City, Utah; two daughters, Mrs. David (Deborah) Nicol, Warsaw, and Mary McCauley, Park City, Utah; a sister, Helen Cornelius, Columbia City; and 12 grandchildren; Shawn and Chris Lenfesty; Philip and Korey Flinn; Colin and Shelby Nicol; Melissa, Darcie and Sarah Flinn; and Maren, Michael and Blake McCauley. Her husband and a sister, Jeanette Humphries, preceded her in death.
The service will be a celebration with friends and family with potluck from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Flinn residence, 7123 E. U.S. 30, Pierceton. Calling is from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Memorials to: Cancer Care Fund, Kosciusko Community Foundation, Inc., 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580; Kosciusko Home Health Care & Hospice, 920 Provident Drive, Warsaw, IN; and Pierceton, EMS.
Courtney L. Clover Aug. 17, 1977-May 21, 2006
Courtney L. Clover, 28, of Kokomo died at 10:07 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006, in Howard Regional Health System.
WABASH VALLEY from the Tribune Star, published Terra Haute, Indiana.
Ida Elizabeth Clover [Clinton is in Vermillion County, Indiana.]
CLINTON -- Ida Elizabeth Clover, 93, of Clinton died Wednesday evening, March 24, 2004, in Heritage House of Clinton. She was a homemaker. She was born April 16, 1910, to William Harmon Ross and Ida Melissa Hughes Ross. Her husband, Elmer Clover, died in 1986. Survivors include two sons, James Clover of Clinton and Frances Keltz of Paris, Ill; two daughters, Donna Joann Keltz of Watertown, N.Y., and Marilyn Sue Kernstein of New Goshen; two sisters, Bertha Ross of Clinton and Mary Stepp of Paris; one brother, George Ross of Paris; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by one son, Charles Keltz; one daughter, Margie Lavey; three brothers, William Jesty, Lester Eugene Ross and Roy Virgil Ross; six sisters, Evelyn Thomas, Ruth Thomas, Almamire Ross, Lillian Jones, Ester Monroe and Blanche Monroe. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday in Frist Funeral Home, with the Rev. Sam Ball officiating. Burial is in Spangler Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today.
Elkhart County, Indiana. Indiana Works Projects Administration. Index to Death Records A-Z. 1882-1920, p 30.
Clover Kenneth W. S/o Harry & Charlott Mitchell M W June 19 1909 Ch-2 50
Clover Paul E. S/o Harvey E. & Lottie Mitchell M W June 12 1913 Ch-3 78
Thursby Robert J. S/o Clarence J. & Florence Clover M W Jan 9 1918 CH-5 46
p 205 Clover Carl B. M W 2 Mar 2 1902 Goshen CH-1 69
Elkhart County, Indiana. Indiana Works Projects Administration. Index to Death Records A-Z. 1882-1920, p 30
Clover Kenneth W. M W 1 Jan 23 1911 Elkhart CH-10 60
Clover M W -- Apr 4 1900 Elkhart CH-7 93
Elkhart County, Indiana. Indiana Works Projects Administration. Index to Death Records A-M. 1882-1920.
Clover [no first name of child] Fred A. Bertha H. Drutz F W Mar 3 1901 H-5 125
Clover [" ] Fred Bertha Dentz F W Nov 5 1903 H-5 173
Clover Earl B. M W 8 Mar 2 1902 H-14 5
Hamilton County, Indiana
These three obituaries were sent to me by the Hamilton County Public Library. The name of the newspaper was not included. They are all siblings.
Mrs. Margaret (Clover) Carpenter
Obituary: Mrs. Margaret Carpenter, 3938 Ruckle, Indianapolis, died Tuesday evening in St Vincent's Hospital. She was 93 years of age. Born 3 October 1873 in the Kansas Territory, she was the daughter of Nathan and Mary Nixon Clover. A former resident of Noblesville, who had lived in Indianapolis the past 10 years. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy Clover Jackson, Indianapolis and the following sisters: Sallie Johnson, R 1 Noblesville; Mrs. Sude Butler, Noblesville; and Teen Jordan, Decatur, Illinois, and grandchildren, Frank H. Rehling, Indianapolis, Mrs. Elmer Zettel, Chicago, and Mary Ann Scott, Kansas. A son, Clyde Morgan died in July of 1966. Other survivors include five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren .....Interment at Hinkle Cemetery. Burial Thursday, pallbearers: Frank Rehling, Chester Goble, Joe Butler, Walter Jackson, Robert Clover.
Samuel Clover
Obituary: Samuel Clover, 74, former Noblesville resident, passed away early Sunday morning at his home in Indianapolis after an illness of one week. Mr. Clover was the son of Nathan and Mary Clover, both deceased and was a resident of Noblesville before moving to Indianapolis. Survivors include the widow and one daughter, Mrs. George Bruner of Indianapolis and sisters, Mrs. Gus Foulke, Billings, Montana, Mrs. Will Jordan, Decatur, and Mrs. Charles Carpenter, Mrs. Bliss Johnson and Mrs. Sude Butler all of Noblesville. Interment at Hinkle Creek Cemetery.
Sarah (Clover) Johnson
Sarah’s obituary: Mrs. Sallie E. Johnson, 92, of Cicero died Saturday, 15 September 1979 in her home. A lifetime resident of Hamilton County, she was born 1 July 1887 in Noblesville to Nathan and Molly (Nixon) Clover.... Widow of Bliss Johnson, who died 1974, survived by son Harry of Cicero and daughter Rosemary Green of Florida, three grand-children and eight great-grand-children.... Burial Crownland Cemetery.
Nathan B. Clover
The following obituary was sent to me by a descendent, Thom Rehling. I do not have a photocopy. I was sent a transcription which did not include the name of the newspaper.
Nathan B., son of Samuel and Sarah Clover, was born in Ross County, Ohio, 18 May 1844. He departed this life
Howard County, IN. Index to Death Record 1875-1920 Inclusive Letters A-Z. Indiana Works Progress Administration. p 56
Clover Elsie Matilda F W 7 Apr 8 1912 Kokomo CH-15 89
Clover Joseph A. M W 52 May 25 1903 Kokomo H-17 15
Clover Lou F W 35 July 13 1896 Howard Co. H-16 2
Kosciusko County, Indiana
Clover, Betty Jane Harley
BETTY JANE HARLEY CLOVER, 89, of Leesburg, Indiana died Friday, Dec. 8, 2006.
Arrangements by McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw....
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 12/10/2006 - 12/11/2006 by Legacy.Com and Fort Wayne .com
Kosciusko County, Indiana
Thanks to Karen Anderson for bringing these to my attention.
Another new database has been added to the Kosciusko County Genweb site, thanks to Beth Miner.
Kosciusko County, Indiana 2000-2005 Obituary Index
CLOVER, Reuben F. obituary 14 Mar 2000
http://www.rootsweb.com/~inkosciu/SilvLkObits03.html
Silver Lake Record, Kosciusko County, Indiana
1901 to 1947 Obituary & Death Notice Index
published page died
18 May 1933 4 Clover, J. C. 14 May 1933
15 Dec 1932 1 Clover, Ralph 10 Dec 1932
http://www.rootsweb.com/~inkosciu/80sobits03.htm
Kosciusko County, Indiana
August 1980 to 1987 Obituaries
Name Death date
CLOVER, Charlotte E 4 Sep 1981
CLOVER, Jennie 5 Feb 1983
Noble County, Indiana-from Noble County, Indiana Rootsweb site which is not there now.
Hire Rachel Clover, 95, died Aug. 11, 1944 at her home a mile west of Ligonier where she had resided for the past 75 years. Survivors are Mrs. Monroe Ott, a daughter, of Ligonier; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral was Sunday. Burial, Hire Cemetery. + 8-?-1944
St Joseph Co, IN, Index to Death Records, 1882-1920, Indiana WPA, 1939.
Clover Pearle F W 1 Yr Apr 4 1905 South Bend H-20 329
Clover -- F W 4 Days Nov 17 1902 St Joe County H-20 80
p65/6
Clover Pearl Ruth F W 1 YR Apr 4 1905 South Bend CH-43 2
Clover Samuel F M W 76 YR Oct 3 1909 South Bend CH-45 146
Clover Sara Elizabeth F W 74 YR Jan 29 1910 South Bend CH-45 206
Clover (???) F W 4 DA Nov 17 1902 South Bend CH-44 281
INDEX TO DEATH RECORD ST JOSEPH COUNTY 1882-1920 INCLUSIVE Letters A-Z
INCLUSIVE Volume1 of 2 and Volume 2 of 2
Clover Pearle F W 1 Yr Apr 4 1905 South Bend H-20 329
Clover -- F W 4 Days Nov 17 1902 St Joe County H-20 80
INDEX TO DEATH RECORD ST JOSEPH COUNTY 1882-1920 INCLUSIVE Volume I LETTERS
A-K INCLUSIVE p. 66
Clover Pearl Ruth F W 1 YR Apr 4 1905 South Bend CH-43 2
Clover Samuel F M W 76 YR Oct 3 1909 South Bend CH-45 146
Clover Sara Elizabeth F W 74 YR Jan 29 1910 South Bend CH-45 206
Clover (???) F W 4 DA Nov 17 1902 South Bend CH-44 281
St. Joseph's County Grave's Index:
CLOVER SAMUEL F. 1823 1909 0807
Vermillion County, Indiana
Thanks to Kay Abbott for sharing these two obituaries. She tells me that Joseph P. Clover was the son of James Clover, and a grandson of Joseph A. Clover and Drusilla Reeder.
From the Terre Haute (Indiana) Tribune, November 7, 1959, p.2.
JOSEPH P. CLOVER
CLINTON, Ind. Nov. 7 -- Special Services for Joseph P. Clover, 71 years old, R. R. 3, who died at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Vermillion County Hospital following an extended illness, will be at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Frist Funeral Home. The Rev. Leverett Hamrick will officiate and burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. A retired farmer and life-long resident, he was a member of the State Line Christian Church, west of Blanford, and Clinton Lodge, 1301. LOOM. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Freida Mazura and Mrs. Louise Gill, both of Blanford, and Mrs. Marjorie Gonda of Royal Oak, Mich.; three sons, Elmer of Clinton, Paul of Blanford, and Hubert of Detroit, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. John Ammerman of R. R. 3, Clinton, and nine grandchildren.
Nettie Clover
The library card catalog at the Vermillion County Library stated that she was the daughter of James and Jane Clover. Her obituary is from the Daily Clintonian, 31 July 1903 and reads as follows:
"Nettie Clover Dead" "All that is mortal of the once beautiful and loving child, Nettie Clover, now lies buried in the Clinton Cemetery. Taken from this earth during the happy days of childhood, being in her 17th year, she has gone to eternal happiness. On earth, her life was a shining star and her very presence made scenes more jolly. For the past several months she has been ill but seldom if ever complained. Wednesday night she took to her bed from which she never arose. The cause of her death was due to hemorrhage of the lungs. Dr. Ailman attended her and did everything in his power to nurse her back to health but such was not the will of the Creator, who knoweth all things best, and the power of human hands was to no avail. She died at five o'clock Sunday morning, just as the sun commenced to rise above the horizon to gladden the earth by the return of day." "The funeral services were held at Centenary Church, of which Nettie was a faithful worker, Monday afternoon; Rev. Hixon officiating, after which the remains were consigned to their last and silent resting place."
James Clover
The Daily Clintonian, Wednesday, 27 June 1917:
"JAMES CLOVER DIES NEAR BIRTH PLACE" James Clover of near Jacksonville, died early Tuesday morning after being ill several weeks with heart trouble and other ailments. He was out driving Monday and when he retired felt well. Upon arising Tuesday morning to make fires and prepare breakfast, Mrs. Clover discovered her husband was dying." "Mr. Clover was a farmer, and his life had been spent in this vicinity. He was born December 27, 1857, a half-mile from where he died. On February 12, 1913, Mr. Clover was married to Mrs. Rose Laughlin Heber of Clinton. Besides the widow, he leaves two children by a former wife, Mrs. John Alvin and Joe Clover, who both reside in the neighborhood; three stepchildren, Mrs. W.C. Kiatt of this city, Mrs. Earl Wine of Warsaw, and John Laughlin; also several brothers and sisters survive.
Mr. Clover joined the State Line Christian Church in 1911, and since that time had been a faithful church worker. Funeral services will be held from that church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with Rev. O.K. Doney of Clinton Christian Church in charge. Burial will be in the Clinton Cemetery.
Kay Abbott also sent pictures of Spangler Cemetery in Vermillion County, Indiana where some of the early residents are buried. Spangler Cemetery.
Vermillion County, IN. Index to Death Records 1882-1920 Inclusive Letters A-Z. Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938, p 16.
Clover, Josephine F W 1mo. Mar. 3, 1917 H-7 15
Clover, James M W 60 June 26, 1917 H-7 17
Clover, Olive Jane F W 47 Nov. 25, 1911 H-4 58
Clover, Drusilla F W 89 Feb. 20, 1911 H-4 51
Clover,(???) M W May 18, 1918 H-7 29
Clover, (???) M W May 18, 1918 H-7 29
Estate Record Joseph A. Clover
There is little in his estate record. There is an inventory of personal property dated 15 August 1895, totalling $162.25. The widow took all of the personal property except two stacks of hay valued at $15. There is also a list of debtors to the estate, Wm R. Clover, Jos W. Annis, James Clover. The Notice of final settlement of estate was published in the Saturday Argus, 3 consecutive weeks, beginning 7 October 1899, and ending 21 October 1899.
Vigo County, Indiana
Thanks to Kay Abbot for sharing all of these. She works at the local library and got these for me.
Wednesday, June 2, 1926, Terre Haute Tribune, p. 2
MRS. WILLIAM CLOVER
Mrs. William Clover, 71 years old, died Sunday night at her home on route 3, near Jacksonville, following a heart attack. Surviving are the husband, four sons, Howard, of Clinton; David, Charles and Ross Clover, of
California; three daughters, Mrs. Asa Hess, of Dana; Mrs. Vieda Conrad, of Milwaukee, and Lucy, of Chicago; a brother, Ross of Paris, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. Daniel Berringer, of New Orleans. The funeral services will be conducted at the home at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon with the Rev. J.F. Ashley of the Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Edgar Cemetery at Paris, Ill.
Tuesday, November 2, 1954, Terre Haute Tribune, p. 5
MRS. EDITH CLOVER
Mrs. Edith Clover, 66 years old, R. R. 3, Clinton, died Monday at the Vermillion County Hospital. Mrs. Clover, a lifetime resident of this community, suffered a stroke Sunday night and was taken to the hospital. She was a member of the State Line Christian Church. Surviving are the husband, Joseph P. Clover; three sons, Elmer of Clinton, Paul of Blanford, and Hubert of Mt. Clements, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. Frieda Mazura and Mrs. Louise Gill of Blanford and Mrs. Marjorie Gooda of Royal Oak, Mich.; three brothers, Charles Meyers of Detroit, George, of Blanford, and William of St. Bernice; two sisters, Mrs. Chrisses Walde of Utica, Mich., and Mrs. Frances Beam, R. R. 3, Clinton, and eight grandchildren. The body was taken to the Frist Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. Leverett Hamrick will officiate and burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Friday, May 18, 1973, Terre Haute Tribune, p. 6
PAUL CLOVER
Paul Clover, 58, Sesser, Ill., died at 1:10 p.m. Thursday at Sesser. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Hunt and Mrs. Linda Lubovich, both of Clinton; two brothers, Elmer, Clinton, and Hubert, Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Freda Mazura, Blanford and Mrs. Louise Gill, also of Blanford; Mrs. Marjorie Gonda, Rochester, Mich. and five grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Karanovich Funeral Home with the Rev. Leverett Hamrick officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call
after 6 p.m. Saturday.
Tuesday, May 27, 1986, Terre Haute Tribune, p. 2
ELMER A. CLOVER
CLINTON - Elmer A. Clover, 73, of Route 3 died at 2:05 a.m. Monday inVermillion Convalescent Center. He was a retired coal miner. He was born Aug. 18, 1912, in Vermillion County to Joseph Clover and Edith Myers Clover. Survivors include one daughter, Marilyn Kernstein of Shirkieville; two stepdaughters, Joann Schram of Watertown, N.Y., and Margie Lavey of Clinton; one son, James Clover of Clinton; two stepsons, Charles Kelty of St. Bernice and Frances Kelty of Paris, Ill.; one brother, Hubert Clover of Michigan; two sisters, Freda Mazura and Louise Gill of Blanford; five grandchildren, several stepgrandchildren, stepgreat-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Frist Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ansil Harpold officiating. Burial is in Spangler Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today.
Monday, April 30, 1993, Terre Haute Tribune, p. 2
FREIDA M. MAZURA
BLANFORD - Freida M. Mazura, 83, of Blanford died at 9 p.m. Wednesday,
April 29, 1993, at Chicago. She was a homemaker. She was born Nov. 16, 1909, at Clinton to Joseph Clover and Edith Myers Clover. Her husband, John Mazura, died in 1967. Survivors include one son, Darrell Mazura of Chicago; one daughter, Merle Giacoletto of Palmdale, Calif.; one brother, Hubert Clover of Rose Common, Mich.; one sister, Louise Gill of Blanford; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of State Line Christian Church. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday in Frist Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ansil Harpold officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park at Terre Haute. visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today.
Friday, June 18, 1999, Terre Haute Tribune, p. 2
HUBERT E. 'GENE' CLOVER
CLINTON - Hubert E. "Gene" Clover, 79, of Roscommon, Mich., and formerly of Clinton died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 1999, in his residence. He was born Sept. 24, 1919, in Clinton to Joseph Clover and Edith Myers Clover. Survivors include his wife, Mary Clover; one sister, Louise Gill; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 9 to 10 a.m. Monday in Frist Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow in Spangler Cemetery, with the Rev. Doug Davis officiating.
Wells County, Indiana
Thanks to Karen Anderson for bringing these to my attention.
The heading says that there may be more information.
http://genealogy.wellscolibrary.org/cemetery/results.php?last=Clover&first=&cemetery=&year=
Last Name: First Name: Cemetery: Death Date:
Clover Asenath G. Fairview ??-??-1912 [b. 1839]
Clover Clara E. Murray **-**-19** [b. 1879]
Clover Robert B. Fairview 12-28-1919 [b. 1843]
Clover Sarah Fairview 08-07-1912 [9/16/1839]
http://genealogy.wellscolibrary.org/obits/results.php?last=Clover&first=&year=
Obituary Index -- Copies of these can be ordered. If you have them, please share with me.
Clover Robert 1919-12-29 Bluffton
Clover Robert B. 1919-12-29 notes: Asenath, Galvin
Clover Rush 1914-05-13
Clover Rush 1914-05-13
Clover Sarah A. 1912-08-07 notes: Gelvin, R.R. Clover
Court Records
Connie
J. Kugler, Record of Guardians
Reports, Koskiusko Circuit Court,
(Warsaw, Indiana: c. J. Kugler, 1985). The notes say that Volume
2 was the earliest found. Volume number is from the original court
records with page number of court records following.
Volume 2: 96, Clover, Charles, Inventory
Guardianship of Charles Clover, Reuben Broadbelt, Guardian. An Inventory of the real estate and personal property of Charles Clover taken by Reuben Broadbelt his guardian 22 September 1877. About $650 coming to said ward from the estate of Aaron Clover, late of Franklin County, Ohio, deceased and now in the hands of Horton Howard, administrator. “This is all the estate of either real or personal belonging to said ward that has come to my knowledge...he was appointed guardian of said ward on the 31 day of May, 1872 and that no money or other property has come into his hand belonging to said ward. There is about the sum of $650 to said ward from the estate of his grandfather Aaron Clover... That as yet, I have not been able to collect it.” subscribed and sworn to before me this 22 day of September 1877. Thomas Woods, clerk.
Volume 3: 223
Elijah Clover, heirs of.
Guardianship of the heirs of Elijah Clover, deceased. Reuben Broadbelt guardian. Second and final report. In the guardianship of Charles Clover, minor heir. “Said guardian received from the estate of Aaron Clover 25 October 1879, $388.36, total $765.76 to work with...ward is now of full age and I have settled with him...the court is asked to confirm this report and discharge me from the further duties of my said trust.” Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of June 1881. James W. Cook Notary public.
Volume 12, pages 82 and 425.
Clover, Omer, unsound mind
Guardianship of Omer Clover, unsound mind, S. Roxania Wince guardian. Said guardian had $1726.91 to work with. “...that said ward is living with her.... and that she asks that she be allowed one dollar per week for such care and board.” Subscribed and affirmed to before me this 17th day of September 1917. Aaron A. Rasor, clerk, by George T. Oborn, Deputy.
Volume 13: 418
Clover, Lemuel heirs of
Guardianship of the heirs of Lemuel Clover deceased, Royce Clover guardian. Guardianship no. 1507, final settlement as to Flora. In the guardianship of Flora Clover, minor heir. ( Index refers to Lemuel Clover heirs of, see book A, Guardian’s Inventory, page 312) Said guardian had $630.66 to work with. “...said ward arrived at the age of twenty one years on the 16th day of September 1921....he asks that it may be so adjudged and he as such guardian released and finally discharged.” Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of May 1923. Homer Longfellow, Notary Public.
Deed Book 22 Page 306 Recorded March 28, 1831
Paul Clover and Wife To Josiah M. Hedges
Vermillion County, Indiana
This deed made on June 19, 1829 between Paul Clover and Rhoda, his wife, to Josiah M. Hedges, all of Vermillion County, Indiana. Josiah Hedges paid to Paul Clover and Rhoda, his wife, $100.00 for the following described land to wit:
Part of the South East quarter of Section nineteen in Township fourteen North of Range nine West, in the District of Vincennes and commencing at the South East corner of said quarter, thence running West, twenty rods past the center on the South line of this quarter, thence North parallel to the Section lines eighty rods thence East forty rods, thence North to the North line of said quarter, thence East to the East line of the same, thence South to the place of beginning to comprise one half of the said quarter.
This deed signed sealed and delivered by Paul Clover and Rhoda, his wife, in the presence of John Paine, J. P., on February 16, 1830, and recorded on March 28, 1831 in Vermillion county, Indiana.
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Deed Book 3 Pages 38 & 39 Recorded October 25, 1832
David Clover and Wife To Paul Clover
Vermillion County, Indiana
This indenture made on October 1, 1832, between David W. Clover and Katherine Clover, his wife, of Vermillion County, Indiana to Paul Clover, of James County, Indiana. Paul Clover paid to David W. Clover and Katherine Clover, his wife, the sum of $350.00 for a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the town of Newport, Vermillion County, Indiana, and known and designated on the record plat of said town as lot number 76.
This deed signed, sealed, delivered by David W. Clover and Katherine, his wife, in the presents of Steven Gardner on October 1, 1832, and recorded on October 25, 1832, in Vermillion County, Indiana, by Stephen D. Gardner, Recorder.
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Deed Book 3 Page 300 Recorded March 16, 1834
David W. Clover and Paul Clover To Chester Clark
Vermillion County, Indiana
This indenture made on January 24, 1834, between David Clover and Catherine Clover, his wife, and Paul Clover and Rhoda Clover, his wife, to Chester Clark, all of Vermillion County, Indiana. Chester Clark paid to David W. Clover & wife, Paul Clover & wife the sum of $900.00 for the parcel of land lying and being in the town of Newport and known as Lot 76 in the record Plat of said town.
This deed signed sealed and delivered by David W. Clover and Katharine, his wife, and Paul Clover and Rhoda, his wife, in the presence of John W. Rush and Eli Brown, on January 24, 1834, and recorded on March 16, 1834, Vermillion County, Indiana by John W. Rush, J.P.
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Vermillion County, Indiana, Deed Book 9 Page 175 Recorded October 10, 1845
John M. Clover and Wife To George Mackey
This indenture made on October 7, 1845 between John M. Clover and Manervy, his wife, to George Mackey, all of Vermillion County, Indiana. George Mackey paid to John M. Clover and Wife, $100.00 for 40 acres more or less for the following described land to wit:
The North East Quarter of the North Quarter of Section eleven in Township No. 14 North of range No. 10 west, forty acres or less.
This indenture signed sealed and delivered by John M. Clover and Manervy, his wife, in presence of Benjamin Harrison and John Faught on October 7, 1845 and recorded on October 10, 1845 by A. B. Flover, Recorder.
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Vermillion County, Indiana, Deed Book 10 Page 264 May 5, 1845
John M. Clover and Wife To Isaac Clover
This indenture made on May 5, 1845 between John M. Clover and Manervy, his wife, to Isaac Clover, all of Vermillion County, Indiana. Isaac Clover paid to John M. Clover and Wife, $200.00 for the following tract of land in Vermillion County, Indiana to wit:
The North West quarter of the North East quarter and the North East quarter of the North West quarter all in section No. eleven in Township No. Fourteen North of Range No. Ten to West containing Eighty Acres more or less.
This indenture signed sealed and delivered by John Mettler Clover and Manervy, his wife, in the presence of Benjamin Harrison and Alfred Clover and recorded, on June 11, 1845.
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Vermillion County, Indiana Deed Book 10 Page 265 January 28, 1847
Isaac Clover and Wife To James Pittman
This indenture made on January 28, 1847 between Isaac Clover and Elizabeth, his wife, of Vermillion County, Indiana, to James Pittman of Parke County, Indiana. James Pittman paid to Isaac Clover and wife $250.00 for 80 acres more or less the following described land in Vermillion County, Indiana to wit:
The North West quarter of the North East quarter and the North East quarter of the North West quarter all in Section No. Eleven in Township No. Fourteen North of Range No. Ten West containing 80 acres.
This indenture signed sealed and delivered by Isaac Clover and Elizabeth, his wife, in the presence of Benjamin Harrison and William Steel and recorded on January 28, 1847
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Deed Book 9 Page 161
John Mettler Clover and Minervy Clover, his wife,
To John Davidson
Vermillion County, Indiana
This indenture made on March 18, 1845, between John Mettler Clover and Minervy, his wife, to John Davidson, all of Vermillion County, Indiana, for the sum of $2,000.00 for a certain tract or parcel of land, lying in Vermillion County, Indiana, to wit:
North of the Southwest quarter eighty three and zero/100 according to survey, Southwest to the Northwest quarter, the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter, the South quarter of the Northeast quarter, the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter, the Southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter in Section eleven, Township fourteen, North Range ten West in the district of land subject to sale at Vincennes, Indiana containing two hundred and eighty acres.
This deed signed, sealed, delivered by John Mettler Clover and Minervy, his wife, in the presents of John Sumpter, J.P. on March 20, 1845, and recorded in Vermillion County, Indiana.
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Deed Book 15 Page 29
Joseph M. Reeder to Joseph A. Clover
Vermillion County, Indiana
This indenture Witness that Joseph M. Reeder and Delila, his wife, of Livingston County, Illinois in consideration of $40.00 paid to them by Joseph A. Clover of Vermillion County, Indiana, hereby acknowledges and Quit Claim to Joseph A. Clover the following described real estate in Vermillion County, Indiana, to wit:
The one eighth part of seventy-six acres, two rods, sixteen perches of the south end of the Southwest Quarter of Section eleven, Township No. fourteen, North of ten West, in the district of and offered for sale at Vincennes, and bounded as follows to wit:
Beginning at the South East corner of said quarter section, thence running East on the line of said quarter one hundred and sixty rods, thence North seventy six rods and fifteen links, thence West parallel with the section line, one hundred and sixty rods, thence south seventy six rods and fifteen links to the place of beginning.
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Deed Book 15 Page 28
Recorded February 19, 1856
William Reeder to Joseph Clover
Vermillion County, Indiana
This indenture made on November 27, 1847, between William Reeder and Malinda, his wife, of Vermillion County, Indiana to Joseph A. Clover, of Vermillion County, Indiana. Joseph A. Clover paid to William Reeder and Malinda Reeder, his wife, the sum of $20.00 for a certain tract or parcel of land in Vermillion County, Indiana, it being undivided eight part of the following described lands 76 acres, 2 Rods and 16 poles off the south end, of the South West Quarter of Section No. 11, Township No. 14, North of Range No. 10 West in the district of lands subject to sale at Vincennes.
This deed signed, sealed, delivered by William Reeder and Malinda, his wife, in the presents of Benjamin Harrison and Abby Harrison on November 27, 1847, and recorded on February 19, 1856 1832, in Vermillion County, Indiana, by Benjamin Harrison, J.P.
Miscellaneous Clover InformationVolume 2: 96, Clover, Charles, Inventory
Guardianship of Charles Clover, Reuben Broadbelt, Guardian. An Inventory of the real estate and personal property of Charles Clover taken by Reuben Broadbelt his guardian 22 September 1877. About $650 coming to said ward from the estate of Aaron Clover, late of Franklin County, Ohio, deceased and now in the hands of Horton Howard, administrator. “This is all the estate of either real or personal belonging to said ward that has come to my knowledge...he was appointed guardian of said ward on the 31 day of May, 1872 and that no money or other property has come into his hand belonging to said ward. There is about the sum of $650 to said ward from the estate of his grandfather Aaron Clover... That as yet, I have not been able to collect it.” subscribed and sworn to before me this 22 day of September 1877. Thomas Woods, clerk.
Volume 3: 223
Elijah Clover, heirs of.
Guardianship of the heirs of Elijah Clover, deceased. Reuben Broadbelt guardian. Second and final report. In the guardianship of Charles Clover, minor heir. “Said guardian received from the estate of Aaron Clover 25 October 1879, $388.36, total $765.76 to work with...ward is now of full age and I have settled with him...the court is asked to confirm this report and discharge me from the further duties of my said trust.” Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of June 1881. James W. Cook Notary public.
Volume 12, pages 82 and 425.
Clover, Omer, unsound mind
Guardianship of Omer Clover, unsound mind, S. Roxania Wince guardian. Said guardian had $1726.91 to work with. “...that said ward is living with her.... and that she asks that she be allowed one dollar per week for such care and board.” Subscribed and affirmed to before me this 17th day of September 1917. Aaron A. Rasor, clerk, by George T. Oborn, Deputy.
Volume 13: 418
Clover, Lemuel heirs of
Guardianship of the heirs of Lemuel Clover deceased, Royce Clover guardian. Guardianship no. 1507, final settlement as to Flora. In the guardianship of Flora Clover, minor heir. ( Index refers to Lemuel Clover heirs of, see book A, Guardian’s Inventory, page 312) Said guardian had $630.66 to work with. “...said ward arrived at the age of twenty one years on the 16th day of September 1921....he asks that it may be so adjudged and he as such guardian released and finally discharged.” Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of May 1923. Homer Longfellow, Notary Public.
Land Records
Deed Book 22 Page 306 Recorded March 28, 1831
Paul Clover and Wife To Josiah M. Hedges
Vermillion County, Indiana
This deed made on June 19, 1829 between Paul Clover and Rhoda, his wife, to Josiah M. Hedges, all of Vermillion County, Indiana. Josiah Hedges paid to Paul Clover and Rhoda, his wife, $100.00 for the following described land to wit:
Part of the South East quarter of Section nineteen in Township fourteen North of Range nine West, in the District of Vincennes and commencing at the South East corner of said quarter, thence running West, twenty rods past the center on the South line of this quarter, thence North parallel to the Section lines eighty rods thence East forty rods, thence North to the North line of said quarter, thence East to the East line of the same, thence South to the place of beginning to comprise one half of the said quarter.
This deed signed sealed and delivered by Paul Clover and Rhoda, his wife, in the presence of John Paine, J. P., on February 16, 1830, and recorded on March 28, 1831 in Vermillion county, Indiana.
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Deed Book 3 Pages 38 & 39 Recorded October 25, 1832
David Clover and Wife To Paul Clover
Vermillion County, Indiana
This indenture made on October 1, 1832, between David W. Clover and Katherine Clover, his wife, of Vermillion County, Indiana to Paul Clover, of James County, Indiana. Paul Clover paid to David W. Clover and Katherine Clover, his wife, the sum of $350.00 for a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the town of Newport, Vermillion County, Indiana, and known and designated on the record plat of said town as lot number 76.
This deed signed, sealed, delivered by David W. Clover and Katherine, his wife, in the presents of Steven Gardner on October 1, 1832, and recorded on October 25, 1832, in Vermillion County, Indiana, by Stephen D. Gardner, Recorder.
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Deed Book 3 Page 300 Recorded March 16, 1834
David W. Clover and Paul Clover To Chester Clark
Vermillion County, Indiana
This indenture made on January 24, 1834, between David Clover and Catherine Clover, his wife, and Paul Clover and Rhoda Clover, his wife, to Chester Clark, all of Vermillion County, Indiana. Chester Clark paid to David W. Clover & wife, Paul Clover & wife the sum of $900.00 for the parcel of land lying and being in the town of Newport and known as Lot 76 in the record Plat of said town.
This deed signed sealed and delivered by David W. Clover and Katharine, his wife, and Paul Clover and Rhoda, his wife, in the presence of John W. Rush and Eli Brown, on January 24, 1834, and recorded on March 16, 1834, Vermillion County, Indiana by John W. Rush, J.P.
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Vermillion County, Indiana, Deed Book 9 Page 175 Recorded October 10, 1845
John M. Clover and Wife To George Mackey
This indenture made on October 7, 1845 between John M. Clover and Manervy, his wife, to George Mackey, all of Vermillion County, Indiana. George Mackey paid to John M. Clover and Wife, $100.00 for 40 acres more or less for the following described land to wit:
The North East Quarter of the North Quarter of Section eleven in Township No. 14 North of range No. 10 west, forty acres or less.
This indenture signed sealed and delivered by John M. Clover and Manervy, his wife, in presence of Benjamin Harrison and John Faught on October 7, 1845 and recorded on October 10, 1845 by A. B. Flover, Recorder.
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Vermillion County, Indiana, Deed Book 10 Page 264 May 5, 1845
John M. Clover and Wife To Isaac Clover
This indenture made on May 5, 1845 between John M. Clover and Manervy, his wife, to Isaac Clover, all of Vermillion County, Indiana. Isaac Clover paid to John M. Clover and Wife, $200.00 for the following tract of land in Vermillion County, Indiana to wit:
The North West quarter of the North East quarter and the North East quarter of the North West quarter all in section No. eleven in Township No. Fourteen North of Range No. Ten to West containing Eighty Acres more or less.
This indenture signed sealed and delivered by John Mettler Clover and Manervy, his wife, in the presence of Benjamin Harrison and Alfred Clover and recorded, on June 11, 1845.
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Vermillion County, Indiana Deed Book 10 Page 265 January 28, 1847
Isaac Clover and Wife To James Pittman
This indenture made on January 28, 1847 between Isaac Clover and Elizabeth, his wife, of Vermillion County, Indiana, to James Pittman of Parke County, Indiana. James Pittman paid to Isaac Clover and wife $250.00 for 80 acres more or less the following described land in Vermillion County, Indiana to wit:
The North West quarter of the North East quarter and the North East quarter of the North West quarter all in Section No. Eleven in Township No. Fourteen North of Range No. Ten West containing 80 acres.
This indenture signed sealed and delivered by Isaac Clover and Elizabeth, his wife, in the presence of Benjamin Harrison and William Steel and recorded on January 28, 1847
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Deed Book 9 Page 161
John Mettler Clover and Minervy Clover, his wife,
To John Davidson
Vermillion County, Indiana
This indenture made on March 18, 1845, between John Mettler Clover and Minervy, his wife, to John Davidson, all of Vermillion County, Indiana, for the sum of $2,000.00 for a certain tract or parcel of land, lying in Vermillion County, Indiana, to wit:
North of the Southwest quarter eighty three and zero/100 according to survey, Southwest to the Northwest quarter, the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter, the South quarter of the Northeast quarter, the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter, the Southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter in Section eleven, Township fourteen, North Range ten West in the district of land subject to sale at Vincennes, Indiana containing two hundred and eighty acres.
This deed signed, sealed, delivered by John Mettler Clover and Minervy, his wife, in the presents of John Sumpter, J.P. on March 20, 1845, and recorded in Vermillion County, Indiana.
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Deed Book 15 Page 29
Joseph M. Reeder to Joseph A. Clover
Vermillion County, Indiana
This indenture Witness that Joseph M. Reeder and Delila, his wife, of Livingston County, Illinois in consideration of $40.00 paid to them by Joseph A. Clover of Vermillion County, Indiana, hereby acknowledges and Quit Claim to Joseph A. Clover the following described real estate in Vermillion County, Indiana, to wit:
The one eighth part of seventy-six acres, two rods, sixteen perches of the south end of the Southwest Quarter of Section eleven, Township No. fourteen, North of ten West, in the district of and offered for sale at Vincennes, and bounded as follows to wit:
Beginning at the South East corner of said quarter section, thence running East on the line of said quarter one hundred and sixty rods, thence North seventy six rods and fifteen links, thence West parallel with the section line, one hundred and sixty rods, thence south seventy six rods and fifteen links to the place of beginning.
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Deed Book 15 Page 28
Recorded February 19, 1856
William Reeder to Joseph Clover
Vermillion County, Indiana
This indenture made on November 27, 1847, between William Reeder and Malinda, his wife, of Vermillion County, Indiana to Joseph A. Clover, of Vermillion County, Indiana. Joseph A. Clover paid to William Reeder and Malinda Reeder, his wife, the sum of $20.00 for a certain tract or parcel of land in Vermillion County, Indiana, it being undivided eight part of the following described lands 76 acres, 2 Rods and 16 poles off the south end, of the South West Quarter of Section No. 11, Township No. 14, North of Range No. 10 West in the district of lands subject to sale at Vincennes.
This deed signed, sealed, delivered by William Reeder and Malinda, his wife, in the presents of Benjamin Harrison and Abby Harrison on November 27, 1847, and recorded on February 19, 1856 1832, in Vermillion County, Indiana, by Benjamin Harrison, J.P.
History of Kosciusko County, Indiana, 612.
David M. Brumbaugh article lists wife as Susan Keller. Their children included Milton Brumbaugh who married Elizabeth Clover of Jefferson Township.
I have been looking this over for some time and have come to the conclusion that this is some kind of error by the person who wrote the article. Milton Brumbaugh married Melisa Crouse, 14 March 1885, in Kosciusko County, Indiana. [Book G-399] In the 1900 and 1910 censuses, his wife is Melisa. In the 1910 census, both Milton and Melisa say they have been married once, for 25 years which is about right for the 1885 marriage. Melisa died on 15 July 1916, and an obituary is listed for her on 20 July 1916. She and her husband both died in 1916 and are buried in the Brumbaugh Cemetery in Jefferson Township. Milton's death certificate states that he was the son of David Brumbaugh and Susan Keller so that I am sure I have been working with the right Milton. The cause of death was given as car/train accident which probably explains why both died at the same time. I have not seen her obituary. There was no record of a death certificate for her in the county. There is a death certificate for her son, Vernon D. Brumbaugh, died 29 April 1931. He was the son of Milton Brumbaugh and Melisa Crause.
Vermillion County, Indiana
For more information on the family of James Clover and Eliza Aspril, see Clover Family Trees
Biographical Sketches, History of Vermillion County, Indiana, page 375. This was originally published in the Clover Family Exchange, Volume 2, Issue 1, July 1986, pages 11-12.
Joseph
A. Clover, section 11, Clinton Township, is a representative of
one of the earliest families of the neighborhood. He was born near
Cincinnati, Ohio, 6 August 1818, the son of James and Eliza (Aspril)
Clover. His father [was] a native of the Allegheny Mountain district of
Pennsylvania, and his mother of Delaware. The parents were
married in Pennsylvania, and in 1817 moved to Ohio, locating near
Cincinnati, and thence in 1822, to Vermillion County, Indiana.
They settled on Section 11, Clinton Township on what is now the
homestead of our subject. The country was then a wilderness, their
nearest neighbor being Truman Ford, who lived three miles South
East.
The
father was in limited circumstances, but had enough to pay for 80 acres
of land, and help maintain his family until he could clear a few acres
and raise food. The nearest mill was at Eugene, 25 miles
distant. He was a great lover of the chase, and generally
furnished his neighbors with venison. He killed the only bear
every killed in his neighborhood. His house was surmounted with
selected antlers, and was known far and wide as the Buck Horn
House.
James Clover died in the prime of life, 26 February 1836, aged 45 years; his widow following him in May of the following year. They had a family of eight children, one born in Pennsylvania, two in Ohio, and five in Vermillion County, Indiana. Jane is now the wife of James Martin of Grundy County, Illinois; Malinda is the widow of Solomon Stults of Clinton Township, Delilah, deceased, was the wife of Joseph Reeder; Letitia, deceased, was the wife of Wesley Patton; John D. lives in Texas; Samuel F. and Margaret, wife of Wm. Kirkendall, live in Livingston County, Illinois. Joseph A. was the second child and oldest son, and after the death of his parents, he kept the family together until after his sisters had married. He then married Druzilla Reeder, 2 April 1840. She was born in Vermillion Township 9 October 1821, a daughter of Amos Reeder, one of the earliest pioneers of the county. Her mother died when she was a child and her father on 24 February 1836.
Mr. and Mrs. Clover had five children; Jane, the deceased widow of Barrett Ames; Isabell and Amos, deceased, William R. and James of Clinton Township. Joseph Clover has a good property of 156 acres which was formerly the home of his father,, around which cling many fond memories. He abounds in reminiscences and anecdotes of pioneer life, and if anything of importance has been by him forgotten, his friends cannot be made to believe it. A practical joker, many are the pranks played by him, but none are ever wounded to the heart, and a visit to him is one long to be remembered.
When 14 years of age, he killed a huge buck and was afterward called the champion boy hunter. The chase was his delight, but when 18 years old, he shot his last deer. While hunting he wasted his last shot of a very large buck, but succeeded only in wounding him. The deer could not run away, and the young hunter would not, so closing in upon him with his knife, fought it to the death, leaving the scene half naked, and wounded, and torn in a way frightful to see. The deer was dead and beheaded but compete recovery for the winner of the fight was a work of considerable time. When cured of his wounds, he was cured of deer hunting. The buck as it roamed at will and the doe with the graceful fawn, were never more disturbed by him. In politics he is a Democrat. During the war, he advocated the war, but since its close, is a man of peace.
James Clover died in the prime of life, 26 February 1836, aged 45 years; his widow following him in May of the following year. They had a family of eight children, one born in Pennsylvania, two in Ohio, and five in Vermillion County, Indiana. Jane is now the wife of James Martin of Grundy County, Illinois; Malinda is the widow of Solomon Stults of Clinton Township, Delilah, deceased, was the wife of Joseph Reeder; Letitia, deceased, was the wife of Wesley Patton; John D. lives in Texas; Samuel F. and Margaret, wife of Wm. Kirkendall, live in Livingston County, Illinois. Joseph A. was the second child and oldest son, and after the death of his parents, he kept the family together until after his sisters had married. He then married Druzilla Reeder, 2 April 1840. She was born in Vermillion Township 9 October 1821, a daughter of Amos Reeder, one of the earliest pioneers of the county. Her mother died when she was a child and her father on 24 February 1836.
Mr. and Mrs. Clover had five children; Jane, the deceased widow of Barrett Ames; Isabell and Amos, deceased, William R. and James of Clinton Township. Joseph Clover has a good property of 156 acres which was formerly the home of his father,, around which cling many fond memories. He abounds in reminiscences and anecdotes of pioneer life, and if anything of importance has been by him forgotten, his friends cannot be made to believe it. A practical joker, many are the pranks played by him, but none are ever wounded to the heart, and a visit to him is one long to be remembered.
When 14 years of age, he killed a huge buck and was afterward called the champion boy hunter. The chase was his delight, but when 18 years old, he shot his last deer. While hunting he wasted his last shot of a very large buck, but succeeded only in wounding him. The deer could not run away, and the young hunter would not, so closing in upon him with his knife, fought it to the death, leaving the scene half naked, and wounded, and torn in a way frightful to see. The deer was dead and beheaded but compete recovery for the winner of the fight was a work of considerable time. When cured of his wounds, he was cured of deer hunting. The buck as it roamed at will and the doe with the graceful fawn, were never more disturbed by him. In politics he is a Democrat. During the war, he advocated the war, but since its close, is a man of peace.
The following article was sent to Kay Abbott by a librarian in Vermillion County.
Vermillion County Historical Society, Vermillion County Indiana - History and Families, (Paducah, Kentucky: Turner Publishing Company, 1990), 143.
CLOVER, The James Clover family first settled in Vermillion County in 1820, and built a log cabin on the northwest corner of what is now Spangler Cemetery, west of Clinton. They were descendants of Clover's from Pennsylvania.
One of the sons, Joseph A. Clover, was three at this time. The family later built a two-room house a quarter mile north along the foothills and moved into it, later adding more rooms and an upstairs. It was known as the Buckhorn House because of the deer antlers hung outside. After clearing fields, farming was the principle vocation. Attending Church and neighborhood gatherings were the social part of life.
In 1840 Joseph Clover married Druscilla Reeder. They had five children, one of which was William R. Clover. He, too, farmed, mined, (on his own property) and kept bees, as his father had done. He married Mary Alice Ross in 1875. To start housekeeping, they built a two-room house, with summer kitchen addition, on top of "Clover" hill. As the family grew to eight children, they added rooms, hallways and an upstairs, making a ten-room house with large front porch. The four daughters were teachers and nurses and three of the sons chose various occupations. Some served in World War I. One, Howard R. Clover, chose to remain on the farm.
Howard married Nora Ford of Center neighborhood in 1914. She was the great-granddaughter of Augustus Ford, one of the first settlers of Helt's Prairie, who fought in the War of 1812. There is a monument in his honor in Helt's Prairie Cemetery. Howard and wife lived in a six-room house near the larger one, moving in with the grandfather in 1925. They attended the old Centenary Methodist Church. He farmed, mined, kept bees, had a dairy and raised cattle. There were three daughters and one son in this family. Two of the daughters married and moved away, later. The other daughter, Helen, and brother Paul C. Clover (of Paris, IL) ran the farm after the death of their father in 1972. Helen and her husband, Harry L. Ahlemeyer, later bought the farm (which they named "Clomeyer") and are present owners, with tenant farmers The large Clover home was empty for several years after Howard Clover's death. It and the smaller house deteriorated to the point it became necessary to demolish them. This was a sad decision because both houses had many
happy memories, and served the Clover family well for three generations.
The Ahlemeyer's now live in Indianapolis. He is retired from Cummins. They spend a lot of time at the farm where they have modernized a small cabin, formerly the dairy-house. They have a daughter, Harriet MacKinnon, who lives with her husband and twin daughters in Westfield, IN, and a son, John H. Ahlemeyer. He built a house on his property at the farm, where he lives with his wife, daughter and son. He is employed at Eli-Lilly at Clinton, and helps manage the farm in his spare time.
Whitley County, Indiana
http://genealogy.whitleynet.org/cem_rl.htm
Mary Clover, born 1822 died February 20 1857 aged 35 years 10 months 13 days wife of Zebulon, Summit Cemetery 6
Every Name Index to History of Northeast Indiana, (Goodspeed and Blanchard, 1882)
Catherine Schuyler Clover 364
Bureau of Land Management Records http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/
This site shows the following land patents for Clovers in Indiana. There are images of the actual patents on line. Thanks to Kay Abbort for pointing these out.
CLOVER, CORNELIUS IN Jennings 9/10/1827 Cornelius was "of Jennings County, Indiana."
CLOVER, CORNELIUS IN Jennings 9/21/1835 Cornelius was "of Jennings County, Indiana."
CLOVER, JOHN M IN Vermillion 8/1/1839 John was "of Vermillion County, Indiana."
CLOVER, JOHN M IN Vermillion 8/1/1839 John was "of Vermillion County, Indiana."
CLOVER, JOHN M IN Vermillion 5/25/1841 John was "of Vermillion County, Indiana."
CLOVER, PETER IN Vermillion 8/4/1823 Peter was "of Parke County, Indiana."
City
Directories
1910-11 City Directory Ft. Wayne,
Indiana Claude L. Clover, clerk at Ft. Wayne Electric Works
address 1103 Lavina Avenue [Directory did not list wives.]
Indianapolis, Indiana Error
“Woodruff Place Death Records [Indianapolis, Indiana],” Indiana Sourcebook: Genealogical Material from the Hoosier Genealogist, Volume 2, 1967-1972, edited by William Heiss, (Indianapolis: Indianapolis Historical Society, 1981), 15: In this book which is an extraction various Indiana records, there is a death record for Mary E. Vaughn, widow, died 24 August 1922, aged 73, born 14 June 1849, Indiana, daughter of James Eads, born Indiana, and Adaline Clover, born Ohio. Mary was buried in Acton, Indiana.
1850 census of Dearborn, Indiana Harrison Township, page 311: James Eads 30 IN Farmer; Adaline 26 OH; Alvah 5 OH; Mary 4 OH. This appears to the correct family even though Mary is a couple of years older in the 1850 census. This is so common, it doesn’t need commenting on. I subsequently searched for a marriage record for this pair. I did not immediately find it. However, on CD 400, I finally located a marriage for a James Lads to Adaline Cloves on 26 September 1844 in Butler County, Ohio.
I thought that I knew all of the Clovers in Ohio so this confused me. I eventually did a search of the Butler County Genweb databases on Rootsweb at www.Rootsweb.com/~ohbutler and feel now that I have solved the problem. On this site these is extensive research on the Meredith family. As it happens, James Cleaver married Ruth Meredith and their daughter Adaline Cleaver married James Eads. This is purportedly proven by estate records. Therefore, I am of the opinion that Adaline is in fact a Cleaver and not a Clover. The Cleavers were originally from Virginia. They are an extensive clan and quite often cause me serious confusion.
http://www.hauntedhouses.com/states/in/whitley_jail.cfm
Haunted Jail
1875 Whitley County Sheriff’s House and Jail. (Haunted Jail)
611 East Market Street, Columbia City, Indiana.
HISTORY OF MANIFESTATIONS:
The infamous saga of Charles Butler: Charles was the son of George W. Butler, M. D. and his wife Margaret A. Clover. Charles is described as being 5' 8" tall, blue eyes , light hair and had a scar over his left temple. Despite a promising start in life, Charles had a volatile temper, got a satisfaction from bullying weaker people and developed drinking issues, with a tendency to take it all out on his wife, Abbie and their son; beating and abusing them. Finally, in a drunken rage he shot his wife in the back, while she pushed their son out the door to safety, in 1883. He was caught by authorities, and jailed at this Whitley County Jailhouse.
In March of 1884, when Sheriff Frank Allwein was out, and the Allwein family were entertaining guests, Charles and 4 other inmates silently escaped through the grub door used for the 2nd floor tier cells. They went to a corner cell on the second floor, and removed a section of stone, leaving an opening to the roof. Using tied- together blankets as a rope, they quietly lowered themselves to the ground and temporarily escaped. Some say that they had covertly worked to loosen the stones. Others thought they had help from the outside.
Sheriff Frank Allwein was very upset, blaming himself. He posted a 200 dollar reward for Charles Butler's capture. Sheriff Frank Allwein caught up with Charles in Ohio, finding him dead drunk on the floor of a bar! Charles was tried in court on May 12th, 1884, and convicted by a jury of 12 farmers. Despite the overview of a special execution jury, when Charles was hung from a ready-made gallows in front of an audience, he didn't fall hard enough to break his neck. Some say he stood on the hinges of the trap door, and slid down instead of falling quick. After 10 minutes of slowly strangling to death, he blacked out and was cut down. He was brought into one of the front rooms of the jailhouse. His heart stopped 3 minutes later.
This whole execution traumatized not only the executioner and Sheriff Frank Allwein, but the people who witnessed it. Needless to say, there were no more hangings in Columbia City.
At least one spirit calls this old building home. Other entities may also hang around the jailhouse as well. Entities that have suffered an agonizing execution, or experienced a violent death in prison have been known to haunt the area where they died.
[Note: There is a picture of the jail on the site. Charles4 Butler (Margaret3 Clover, Samuel2, Henry, Philip1 Clover of Berkeley County, Virginia.]
Whitley County Indiana Will Book
http://historical.whitleynet.org/raber04.htm
Book 1 Page 116, Adam Steel of Richland Tp. Whitley Co., Ind.
Beq.: wife (but not by name)
Nom. wife to act as guardian of his dau. Mary until Mary is of age.
To Mary Caroline, Dau
To Harriet L. (dau.) wife of Clinton S. Perin
To my 4 sons: Adam Thomas, William henry, George Washington, Alexander (minors), and nominates Jackson Sadler (friend) to act a guardian of the 4 sons.
Nom. executors: Alexander S. McNagny, George Clover.
Signed 9 Apr. 1859 Adam Steele (SEAL)
Wits: Thomas S. O'Brien
Sw. to and sub. John Steel, 28 June 1859 before Isaiah B. McDonald Clerk Circuit Court, Whitley Co., IN.
Thanks to Kay Abbott for sending this and for typing it out for me. She only included the Clovers in this.
Harold L.O'Donnell, Newport and Vermillion Township, The First 100 Years, 1824-1924, Danville, Illinois, Interstate Printers and Pub., 1969. (I've included only Clover's from the list of licenses issued.)
"In the list that follows there has to be some interpretation of what the license was for. A tavern in the early days was an overnight stopping place and liquor was one of the refreshments for the traveller. For some reason a license to sell groceries became more and more a license to sell liquor although that was not mentioned in the license. Liquor in those days was homemade by many respectable farmers and being untaxed was so cheap that probably as much was given away as was sold. It was common practice for merchants to keep an open keg of whiskey, with a dipper in it, in the rear of the store for free use by customers. Perhaps this is why the early liquor licenses were only $5.00 a year whereas merchandising licenses were twice that much."
"Going through the Commissioners Records the following list of Newport licenses was noted. The lot numbers shown were not given but were looked up as near as possible from the list of lot owners of that date. Some must have been tenants only, as several lot owners were interested only in real estate, and not interested in running a store."
1832 David Clover, Merch., Lot 76
1833 David W. Clover, Groc., Lot 76
1835 David Clover, Merchandise, Lot 78
1836 Clover and Williams, Merch., Lot 78
1837 Clover & Williams, Merch., Lot 18?
John M. Clover, Liquor, Lot Unknown. (Liquor License "upped" to
$100.00)
1838 David W. Clover, Merch., Lot 78
William Clover, Liquor, Lot 18?
1839 David Clover, Merch., Lot 78
Clover & Williams, Liquor, Lot 18?
1842 David W. Clover, Groc. & Liquor, Lot 78
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