Capt. Voorhees Conover (M)
(25. Jan. 1811 - ), #268069
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     Capt. Voorhees Conover was also known as Voorhies Canover. Capt. Voorhees Conover was born on 25. Jan. 1811. He was the son of William Covenhoven and Catherine Voorhees. Capt. Voorhees Conover was baptized on 11. May. 1811 at First Presbyterian Church, Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Capt. Voorhees Conover was born. He married Martha Fisher on 7. Apr. 1836 at Shelby County, Indiana. Capt. Voorhees Conover began military service on 20. Jun. 1846 at New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana; by Col. Samuel Churchill. He served as a Captain in Coompany H, 3rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He ended military service on 26. Jun. 1847 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana; by Col. Samuel Chruchill. Capt. Voorhees Conover was born b 1850.

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Capt. William Walton Conover (M)
(10. Jun. 1839 - 3. Aug. 1921), #404778
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     Capt. William Walton Conover was born on 10. Jun. 1839 at Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He was the son of Elias Conover and Rachel C. Gillingham. Capt. William Walton Conover appeared on the census of 27. Jul. 1860 at with his parents, Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
He began military service on 20. Jul. 1864. He 2d Lieut. Aug. '16, '62
1st Lieut. March 4, '64
Capt. vice Alstrom promoted. He ended military service on 7. Apr. 1865. He married Rachel Corlies Hance, daughter of Borden Hance and Rebecca B. Woolley, on 25. Aug. 1865. Capt. William Walton Conover and Rachel Corlies Hance appeared on the census of 2. Sep. 1870 at Middletown Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey,
; real estate value 27,000.00, personal property 2,000.00.
Capt. William Walton Conover was shown in the census on 28. Jun. 1880 as a farmer.
He and Rachel Corlies Hance appeared on the census of 28. Jun. 1880 at Middletown Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Capt. William Walton Conover and Rachel Corlies Hance appeared on the census of 22. Jun. 1900 at Middletown Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey,
; 5 children, 5 living. Capt. William Walton Conover died on 3. Aug. 1921 at Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 82. He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

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Capt. William Conover (M)
(2. Jul. 1753 - 27. Oct. 1829), #3082
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     Capt. William Conover was also known as Capt. William Covenhoven. Capt. William Conover was born on 2. Jul. 1753. He was the son of Matthias W. Conover and Williampe Covenhoven. Capt. William Conover was baptized on 5. Aug. 1753 at Dutch Reformed Church, Freehold-Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He married Mary Wall on 4. Nov. 1779. Capt. William Conover died on 27. Oct. 1829 at age 76.

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Capt. Wolfert Donald Conover (M)
(18. Apr. 1898 - 18. Aug. 1975), #142556
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     Capt. Wolfert Donald Conover was born on 18. Apr. 1898 at Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York. He was the son of Donald Davis Conover and Anna Loucks. Capt. Wolfert Donald Conover began military service in 1918. He appeared on the census of 11. Jan. 1920 at Camp John H. Beacon, Calexico, Imperial County, California.

Capt. Wolfert Donald Conover was shown in the census on 11. Jan. 1920 as a Private First Class, U.S. Army.
He married Katherine Eloise Anibal, daughter of Robert Sweet Anibal and Amelia Karg, on 12. Nov. 1924 at Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York. Capt. Wolfert Donald Conover appeared on the census of 15. Apr. 1930 at with his parents, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York,
; listed as married. He married Mary Agnes Eastwood, daughter of Ambrose Eastwood and Sabina Connolly, on 4. Dec. 1933 at Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont. Capt. Conover was awarded the following decorations and awards: Mexican Border Service Medal, World War I Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (with 3 bronze stars), World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. Capt. Wolfert Donald Conover ended military service on 31. Oct. 1955. He died on 18. Aug. 1975 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at age 77.

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Col. John Conover (M)
(27. Nov. 1835 - 8. Jan. 1914), #139130
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     Col. John Conover was born on 27. Nov. 1835 at near, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He was the son of John Conover and Jane Elisa Cornell. Col. John Conover was born c 1838 at New Jersey. He removed to at Kansas in 1857. He began military service on 28. Aug. 1861; Enlisted as a Lieutenant 2nd class Commission in Co A, 8th Kansas Infantry Regiment. He Transfered from Co A to Co F on 12. Dec. 1861. He promoted to Full Lieutenant 1st class on 16. Dec. 1861. He married Mary E. Hathaway on 5. Sep. 1862 at Douglas County, Kansas. Col. John Conover promoted to full Lieutenant Colonel on 26. Jun. 1864. He promoted to full Major on 23. Aug. 1864. He transfered from Co A to Co S on 23. Aug. 1864. He ended military service on 28. Nov. 1865; musterd out Co A, 8th Kansas Infantry Regiment. He appeared on the census of 1. Jul. 1870 at In the household of John and Laura Mallory, Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas,
; real estate value 1,000.00 personal property 5,000.00
No one else is listed.
Col. John Conover was shown in the census on 1. Jul. 1870 as a hardware dealer.
He married Alice Leona Austin, daughter of Homer Austin and Adeline (Unknown), on 10. Apr. 1875. Col. John Conover was hardware whse in 1880. He and Alice Leona Austin appeared on the census of 1880 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.

Col. John Conover was shown in the census on 7. Jun. 1900 as a hardware dealer.
He and Alice Leona Austin appeared on the census of 7. Jun. 1900 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri,
; 4 children, 3 living. Col. John Conover died on 8. Jan. 1914 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, at age 78.



COL. JOHN CONOVER. Of the individuals whose lives have influenced, developed, established and broadened the civic and commercial resources of the State of Kansas, one of the most conspicuous was that of the late Col. John Conover. Coming to Kansas in 1857 and locating in Leavenworth, he was one of the pioneer merchants of that city. Going from Kansas at the outbreak of the war into the service of the Union army, he made a brilliant record as a soldier and officer, and that record is one of the many reasons why Kansas people should have a grateful memory of his life. Following the war there came ten years more of successful participation in the business affairs of Leavenworth, at the end of which time he identified himself with Kansas City, Missouri, and there occurred the culminating achievements of his business career, resulting in the founding and development of the Richards & Conover Hardware Company, the largest wholesale house in that line west of St. Louis.

He died January 8, 1914. Before proceeding to the details of his career there should be quoted the summary of his experience which was happily phrased in the editorial columns of the Kansas City Star:

"Colonel John Conover was a typical pioneer of the sort that has conquered the wilderness and made this western country great. A boy whose endowment lacked the glittering non-essentials of wealth and influence, but included the really important qualities that make men count in the world, he hewed his way up from obscurity by industry, energy and intelligence.

"In the war between the states he answered the call of his country and served with distinction. Later he helped to build up an important business which in its half century of existence has become one of the great business enterprises of the country.

"His career was one that people like to regard as exemplifying the possibilities of American life--the career in which the substantial qualities find the door of opportunity open to success."

He was born on a farm near New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 27, 1835. His great-grandfather came to New Jersey from Holland, where the name was spelled Kovenhoven. His son, John, grandfather of Colonel Conover, was a Revolutionary soldier and among other battles he participated at Monmouth, not far from his own home. After the war he settled near New Brunswick and built the house where John Conover, Sr., and Colonel Conover were both born. John Conover, Sr., who was born in 1810, was a farmer until 1841, and then for thirty years was in the service of the Camden & Amboy Railroad Company, being located at Camden for twenty-four years and later at Philadelphia. He died in 1871. His wife was Jane E. Cornell.

The only son of his parents, Col. John Conover attended the public schools of Camden and at the age of sixteen gained his first acquaintance with the hardware trade as clerk in a store. Four years later, in October, 1856, he went west, to Chicago and Quincy, Illinois, and Keokuk, Iowa, and for a time was assistant engineer on a United States dredge boat on the Des Moines River. In the spring of 1857 he took the boat from St. Louis and landed at Leavenworth March 18, 1857. For two months he was employed by the assistant city engineer, then engaged in taking up land claims in Kansas, and in the fall of 1857 became salesman for the Leavenworth hardware firm of Reisinger & Fenlon.

He was called from the routine duties of a store to serve his country as a soldier. July 22, 1861, he became second lieutenant of a company which he organized at Leavenworth for thirty days' service and spent the period stationed at Fort Leavenworth. After being mustered out August 22, 1861, he and other officers recruited a company for three years' service, and on August 28th was mustered in as second lieutenant of Company A, Eighth Kansas Volunteer Infantry. He became first lieutenant December 12, 1861, and when eighty-three men had been enlisted he was mustered in as captain March 15, 1862. August 23, 1864, he was mustered in as major, was mustered as lieutenant colonel October 21, 1864, was commissioned colonel, though he was not mustered since the regiment was not recruited to the full required strength. However, March 13, 1865, the President of the United States breveted him colonel "for gallant and meritorious service during the war." The regiment had been formed for service in the state and along the border. The company was, therefore, distributed at various posts and with several commands, and Colonel Conover, as a line officer, remained at Fort Leavenworth until February, 1863, in the meantime participating in several expeditions into Missouri against Quantrell's guerillas and during August, 1862, participating in skirmishes with Coffee's, Cockrell's and Quantrell's guerilla bands. In February, 1863, the regiment was ordered to Nashville and placed on provost duty. The regiment was subsequently assigned to the Third Brigade First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, and after the twentieth and twenty-first corps were consolidated and made the fourth corps on October 15, 1863, the Eighth Kansas was assigned to the First Brigade, Third Division, Fourth Corps. From August to November, 1865, the regiment did duty in the Department of Texas.

The detailed record of Colonel Conover's service after he left Kansas is summarized as follows: Provost duty at Nashville, Tennessee, until June, 1863; ordered to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, June 9th; Middle Tennessee or Tullahoma campaign June 22d to July 7th; Liberty Gap, June 24th-27th; Chickamauga campaign August 15th to September 22d; Caperton's Ferry near Bridgeport, Alabama, August 29th; Battle of Chickamauga September 19th and 20th; on duty in Chattanooga from September 22d until November 23d; Battle of Chattanooga, including capture of Orchard Knob November 23d, and assault that carried Missionary Ridge, November 25th; November 28th on march to relief of Knoxville; December 8th to February, 1864, campaign in East Tennessee, Strawberry Plains and Dandridge; February 17, 1864, regiment sent to Fort Leavenworth on a veteran furlough and returned to the army April 5th; arriving at Nashville, Eighth Kansas detailed to escort a pontoon train from there to the front June 17th; rejoined brigade at Big Shanty, near Kenesaw Mountain, June 28th; in the operations against Kenesaw July 2d; Ruff's Station, Smyrna Camp Ground July 4th; Chattanooga River July 5th to 17th; Battle of Peach Tree Creek July 19th-20th; Siege of Atlanta July 22d to August 25th; flank movement of Atlanta via East Point August 25th to 30th; engagement at Jonesboro August 31st to September 1st; in line front of Lovejoy Station September 2d to 6th; battle at Lovejoy Station, closing Atlanta campaign, September 6th; Fourth Corps in pursuit of Hood and occupying position at Pulaski, Tennessee, September 29th to October 26th, and from November 1st to 23d; Nashville campaign November and December; Columbia Duck River November 24th to 27th; Spring Hill November 29th; Battle of Franklin November 30th; Battle of Nashville December 15th-16th; pursuit of Hood to the Tennessee River December 17th to 28th; march to Huntsville, Alabama, December 31st to January 5, 1865, and on duty there to February 1st; moved to Nashville February 1st, and returned to Huntsville February 8th; on duty to March 15th and then expeditioned to Bull's Gap and operations in East Tennessee, March 15th to April 22d; duty at Nashville to June 24th; move to New Orleans, Louisiana, July 1,1865, and July 10th to Indianola, Texas; march to Green Lake and on duty there to August 10th; move to San Antonio August 10th to 23d and on duty to November 29th; mustered out November 30, 1865; to Fort Leavenworth November 28, 1865, and honorably discharged January 9, 1866.

For nearly 4 1/2 years he had been in the active service of his country. The service was one that strengthened rather than weakened the sterling qualities of his manhood and almost immediately on his return to Leavenworth he became junior partner and acting commercial salesman for the hardware firm of J. F. Richards & Company. In October, 1875, the partners bought the hardware stock of D. A. McKnight of Kansas City, Missouri, and after that Colonel Conover made his home in Kansas City. He took active charge of the Richards & Conover store in 1882, and in that year the Richards & Conover Hardware Company was incorporated. From a small business it grew until Colonel Conover long before his death had the satisfaction of seeing it one of the greatest wholesale houses in the Missouri Valley.

September 5, 1862, during his army service, Colonel Conover married Mary E. Hathaway of Leavenworth. She died September 3, 1866. April 10, 1875, he married Miss Alice Leona Austin. Mrs. Conover was born near Norwalk, Ohio, daughter of Homer and Adeline Austin. There are four children: Leona May, John Austin, Ethel Bird, now deceased, and George R.

While Colonel Conover was an active supporter of the republican party, he never desired to hold office, being content with the service he had rendered as a soldier and the further service he could give as head of a thriving business. He was a Mason, and while not an active member of any church, he believed in and had a deep veneration for Christianity. He was captain of the organization known as Craig's Rifles, of Kansas City, Missouri s was a member of the Kansas Commandery of the Loyal Legion and of the Kansas City Commercial Club and Hardware and Manufacturers Association. He had a wide business and personal acquaintance in the East as well as in the West, and wherever known he was loved for his character as a man and companion and respected because of his superior achievements and his thorough rectitude of character.

Of his objective life as expressed in war and business, no commentary is required beyond the matter of fact record given above. His personal friends came to know and appreciate many of those finer qualities which permeate and give color and tone to personality. Something of this is expressed in the felicitous editorial that appeared in the Kansas City Journal at the time of his death, and which is quoted in part as the conclusion of this article:

"There are now only a pitiful handful of those who may be counted as the real empire makers of the West. Once their rugged faces were met everywhere. Gradually, however, they have relinquished their trust to younger men and the pioneers have fallen one by one before the blasts of time. Colonel Conover was one of the first generation of business men in this part of the West. In his vigorous youth he participated in those splendid activities which wrought out of the desert marvelous development. He lived when men did great deeds, and did them in the course of the day's work. This environment was remarkably congenial to a man of his temperament and enduring physical vitality.

"Until his fatal illness Colonel Conover loved life with a virile enthusiasm seldom met with among those who have lived long and have seen much. Even in his advancing years he took an interest in all that went on about him--and it was the genuine interest felt by men who have played a good part on the stage and held life at its true value. He was especially fond of youth and the ever fresh and effervescent spirit within him always found sympathetic response among the younger generation. His ready and kindly wit, his native sense of humor, his wonderful aptitude in reminiscence and the rich fund of his experience and inclination made him a delightful companion and a happy addition to every gathering. He made it a point to attend veterans' meetings, gatherings of the Loyal Legion, etc., and many times he made pilgrimages to battlefields and other points of historic and patriotic association. His life was full and complete. As a soldier, a business man, a citizen and in his family and social relations he reaped that harvest that is life's best reward--the consciousness of duty well done and the love and respect of all who knew him."

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Col. Nelson P. Conover (M)
(23. Jul. 1932 - 16. Oct. 2006), #78193
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     Col. Nelson P. Conover was born on 23. Jul. 1932 at Spring Hill, Butler County, Alabama. He was the son of Louis Stephen Conover and Margaret Louise Perry. Col. Nelson P. Conover died on 16. Oct. 2006 at Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, at age 74.

November 18, 2006

Nelson P. Conover, retired colonel in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, died Oct. 16 in Columbia, Md., following a heart attack. He was 74.
Col. Conover was born on July 23, 1932, in Spring Hill, Ala. He received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Auburn University in 1953, soon after which he accepted a regular officer's commission in the U.S. Army.
He later earned a master's degree in nuclear engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1960.
He also graduated from the Command and General Staff College in 1968 and the Army War College in 1973.
Col. Conover's service began in Korea with the 1343rd Engineer Battalion, and included two combat tours in Vietnam -- with the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division in 1966 and as the commanding officer of the 588th Engineer Battalion along the Cambodian border in 1970.
Col. Conover also served three years in Germany, and his other notable military postings included being on the staff of the Safeguard Ballistic Missile Defense Program; district engineer of the Walla Walla District in Washington state, where he fought to protect Hells Canyon as a National Recreation Area; and commander of the 4th Advanced Individual Training Brigade and later chief of staff at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.
He also served as director of the Waterways Experiment Station in Vicksburg, Miss.
Col. Conover retired from the Army Corps of Engineers in 1980, and worked for another 15 years as a consulting engineer and construction project manager for the firm Walk, Haydel & Associates Inc. in New Orleans.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bettie of Columbia; two sons, Charlie Conover of Chesapeake, Va., and Kirk Conover of Columbia; and two granddaughters.

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Col. Peter Wilson Conover (M)
(19. Sep. 1807 - 20. Sep. 1892), #117797
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     Col. Peter Wilson Conover was also known as Peter Wilson Cownover. Col. Peter Wilson Conover was born on 19. Sep. 1807 at Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky. He was the son of Peter Cownover and Hannah Coombs. Col. Peter Wilson Conover married Eveline B. Golden, daughter of Abram Golden and Sarah Houghton, on 14. Feb. 1827 at Morgan County, Illinois. Col. Peter Wilson Conover married Eveline B. Golden, daughter of Abram Golden and Sarah Houghton, on 6. Jan. 1828. Col. Peter Wilson Conover was listed as a Captain 2nd Batallion, 2nd Regiment, 1 Company, 2nd cohort bt 1. May. 1841 - 5. Jun. 1841. He ws listed as a Major 2nd Batallion, 2nd Regiment, 2nd Cohort bt 9. Sep. 1843 - 28. Oct. 1843. Peter Wilson, a widower, and 10 children were part part of the Heber C. Kimball Company. They departed Jun 7, 1848 and arrived in the Salt Lake Valley September 24, 1848.


Col. Peter Wilson Conover was shown in the census in 1850 as a mason.
He and Mary Jane McCarl appeared on the census of 1850 at Utah County, Utah,
; real estate value 100.00.

"February 8, 1850, the Salt Lake Cavalry under Colonel Andrew Lytle and Captain George D. Grant united forces with Colonel W. Peter Conover and my father, Captain Alexander Williams. Before daybreak on the 9th, Thursday, the Indians, one hundred and ten in number, met and opened fire on the Cavalry and then retreated to their re-doubt. They fought until 7:00 PM. Friday morning they were met as before, our men returning to the Fort late at night. Saturday they were again met. That day the Sliding Batteries and the Horse Charge was made.



"That night after Higby was killed, Lieutenant Willam H. Kimball took his company with Colonel Peter W. Conover and followed the Indians to Utah Lake. The Cottonwood Company and some of the Provo Company followed the Indians to Rock Canyon. They overtook them and a battle was fought and about forty Indians were killed. Our men left the field of battle at 8:00 PM having killed of Stick On the Head's warriors, one hundred and one Indians and one squaw. This was acknowledged at the treaty at Provo on 11 April 1850. Our casualties during the three day siege was Joseph Higby and eleven horses. Alexander Williams and seven others were wounded.

"The Indians left that night after they had killed the beef. They took the best of the meat and went out through Sanpete. An appeal was sent to Provo for help and "Colonel Conover sent a company of 150 men to our aid. Colonel Conover's Company and different companies from other settlements tried to head the Indians off, but they made their escape. There were Utes enough left to kill all the whites they could catch out at Santaquin where some had farms.

Col. Peter Wilson Conover married Mary Jane McCarl, daughter of Jesie McCarl and Mary Jane Lock, on 10. Nov. 1850. THE WALKER WAR
Thomas G. Alexander
Utah, The Right Place

Although the Paiutes worked out an accommodation of sorts with the Mormon immigrants, the settlers' occupation of lands that the Utes used for hunting and gathering, along with Mormon attempts to suppress the New Mexican trade, disrupted the Ute economy and society. With such highly combustible tinder laid, a seemingly isolated spark set the territory afire with war. On July 17, 1853, several Utes were trading at James Ivie's home near Springville when Ivie intervened in a dispute between a Ute man and his wife over her failure to strike a good bargain. Ivie tried to prevent the couple and a companion from carrying their dispute into his cabin. In the ensuing melee, Ivie killed one of the men, a relative of Walkara's named Shower-Ocats.

Under orders from Col. George A. Smith, Capt. Stephen C. Perry of the Springville Militia led a unit the next day into Walkara's camp about five miles up Payson (then Peteetneet) Canyon to try to mollify the outraged Utes. Perry discussed the matter with the Utes for a time. Then, when he and his troops realized that they risked death at the hands of the infuriated Utes, the beat a hasty retreat.

Walkara bargained with the settlers, demanding the usual Numic retribution – the death of one Euro-American. The settlers refused to pay that price, and two of Walkara's associate chiefs, Arapeen and Wanship, opposed compromise. Taking some of his followers to Payson, Arapeen killed a guard named Alexander Keel. Recognizing that Keel's death would bring the wrath of the Mormon settlers on his followers, Walkara led his people on a flight up Payson Canyon. On the way, they fired on settlers' cabins and stole about twenty head of cattle and six horses.

Hearing of Keel's death and apparently assuming that Walkara would follow the Mount Nebo loop into Salt Creek Canyon on his way into Sanpete Valley, Col. Peter W. Conover of the Utah County Militia sent several units up Payson Canyon and personally led a punitive expedition of 150 men up Salt Creek Canyon toward Manti to try to intercept Walkara and his followers.

General Wells apparently recognized the gravity of these clashes. Dreading a return to the bloodshed of 1849 and 1850, Wells ordered Conover to disband his troops and to act entirely on the defensive. Before he received the orders, however, Conover had sent out a patrol to attack a Ute camp east of Mount Pleasant (then Pleasant Creek) in Sanpete Valley. The militiamen killed six Indians in a skirmish.

After receiving Wells's orders, Conover prepared to return to Utah Valley, but in the meantime, Wells and Young issued further orders that anticipated even more thorough disengagement. Ordering George A. Smith to assume command of all units south of Salt Lake County, they instructed the settlers to abandon small outlying settlements and to gather in larger communities with secure forts. As an extra precaution, they ordered all settlers to avoid activities that took them away from the settlements alone or in small groups. Also, in an apparent attempt to remove the temptation for raiding, they ordered the settlers to immediately send all stock not needed for teams and milk to Salt Lake City for safekeeping. Later, Smith relieved Conover of command and arrested him for his failure to implement the defensive and conciliatory policy in Utah Valley.

Smith encountered considerable hostility to his efforts to effect the policy of defense and conciliation. Walkara made Smith's job more difficult since his soldiers attacked the settlers at Spring City (then Allred Settlement) in Sanpete Valley, driving off virtually all the community's livestock. Smith also encountered an open rebellion and had to accept the resignation of the Cedar City Militia commander, Maj. Mathew Caruthers, before the community agreed to send their stock to Salt Lake. Supervising the withdrawl of settlers to Parowan and Cedar City, Smith collected stock from the various settlements and sent them northward. Attacks continued into August 1853 as Utes tried to take a Salt Lake-bound herd of surplus cattle near Clover Creek in the Rush Valley. The war spread into northern Utah as Utes attacked four men hauling lumber near Park City, killing tow and wounding one other.

Walkara left for northern Arizona for the winter, but Wyonah, brother to Shower-Ocats, and other sympathetic Utes continued fighting. During the fall, Utes killed and mutilated settlers, most of whom were working in isolated parties outside the towns in defiance or disregard of the orders to remain in large groups. Such attacks occurred at Fillmore, Fountain Green, Santaquin, and Manti. Raids included the burning of Spring City, which the settlers had already abandoned, and the theft of a large herd of cattle near Spanish Fork.

Instead of following a conciliatory policy as Young had directed, Mormon settlers responded in brutal kind. A militia unit in Utah County assaulted a Ute camp near Goshen, killing four or five people. At Nephi, on October 2, 1853, after eight or nine Utes came to the fort seeking protection, a group of townspeople slaughtered them "like so many dogs" and then reported the murders as deaths during a skirmish.

Undoubtedly, the murders with the greatest long-range consequence occurred on the early morning of October 26, 1853, when Capt. John W. Gunnison of the Corps of Topographical Engineers and a party of seven had camped on the lower Sevier River in Pahvant territory. The murder of Gunnison and his party by the Pahvants may have come in retaliation for the death of a Pahvant killed by members of a passing wagon train. Alternatively,the deaths – like those of settlers working outside in small parties – may have resulted from their distance because of fortified settlements. More seriously for the Utah settlers, however, anti-Mormons attributed the death to Mormons acting under Brigham Young's instructions.

Gunnison had previously assisted Captain Howard Stansbury, a topographical engineer, on explorations in northern and central Utah. In 1849, Col. John J. Abert of the Corps of Topographical Engineers had assigned Stansbury to retrace the route form Fort Leavenworth to Fort Hall; explore a wagon road from the fort to the Great Salt Lake; examine the suitability of the lake for transshipment of supplies form the Mormon settlements; survey the lake, the Jordan River, and Utah Lake; determine the capacity of the Mormons to provide food and supplies for overland travelers; report generally on the Mormon economy; and locate a site for a military post near Salt Lake. The explorations of Stansbury and Gunnison, aided by Brigham Young's secretary Albert Carrington, led to the publication of Stanbury's report and Gunnison's book The Mormons in 1852, both of which offered favorable accounts of the Saints at a time when most national observers considered them in about the same category as we would consider cultist fanatics today.

In 1853, Col. Abert ordered Gunnison to survey a strip of land between the thirty-eight and thirty-ninth parallels as part of a search for a transcontential railroad route. Anxious to determine the most feasible and politically acceptable route from the Mississippi Valley to the Pacific Coast, Congress had authorized four surveys of possible transcontinental corridors. Gunnison found the thirty-eighth parallel route unsuitable for a railroad, but his decision to camp on the Sevier bottoms suited the Pahvants quite nicely.

Following the violence of late 1853 and early 1854, a number of Ute leaders offered terms for peace. In spite of some raids in January and February 1854, Ute bands, camped in central and southern Utah and headed by Chiefs Amon and Migo, said they were ready to lay down their arms. In March and again in May, Walkara, who had since returned from Navajo country, petitioned the settlers and Brigham Young for peace as well. Ever the shrewd trader, Walkara asked for food, guns, and ammunition, offering to sell portions of central Utah lands in return for annuities to be paid in cattle and horses over a twenty-year period. In addition, he wanted security for his trade in Paiute captives.

Young also favored the renewal of normal relations and an end to war and murder. Trying to work out an agreement, Young and Walkara met at Chicken Creek in Juab County on May 11, 1854. After Young arrived at Walkara's camp, the proud chief refused to come out of his tent to greet Young, insisting that the governor come to him instead. Recognizing a tense and potentially explosive situation, Young and George A. Smith walked to Walkara's tent. After they arrived, they found one of his daughters seriously ill. Touched by her suffering, they gave her a healing blessing.

Although the negotiations at Chicken Creek ended the immediate conflict, they solved none of the underlying issues. In fact, they left open wounds that continued to ooze the blood of Utes and Mormons through the Black Hawk War of the1860s. In February 1856, the Tintic War, a series of skirmished named after a Ute subchief, inflamed the people in the Tintic and Cedar Valleys, largely because Indians, who were starving in the drought, began taking cattle from the settlers. The war resulted in a number of clashes and deaths.

The wars ended only after the federal government removed the Utes to the Uintah and Ouray Reservation in the Uinta Basin during the late 1860s and early 1870s. Since the federal government did not buy the Ute lands, the issues festered until after World War II, when the Indian Claims Commission ordered payment for confiscated lands. Mormons forced the end of the New Mexican trade in human beings, but only at the cost of continued payment for the servants themselves.

Col. Peter Wilson Conover died on 20. Sep. 1892 at Richfield, Sevier County, Utah, at age 85. He was buried on 23. Sep. 1892 at Provo, Utah County, Utah.

Peter Wilson Cownover wrote the story of his life as follows:

"I, Peter Wilson, was born September 19, 1807, in Woodford County, Kentucky, about one mile from Versailles. No incident worth mentioning occured until my sister Martha died, she swallowed three pins and chocked (choked) to death when I was three years old. At the age of four I started going to school and continued until I was eight years old. The fall that I was ten years of age my brother Jonathan married Martha Bergen and moved to his home in Adair County. I went with him for one hundred miles to help him drive his stock. There I saw my uncles, Levi and Garretson, who had moved to Kentucky. I stayed with them for three months and arrived home on Christmas day. I worked on the farm until I was thirteen years old when my father decided to move to Indiana on account of slavery. There they put in a crop of corn and my father and Levi went to Illinois and left my brother-in-law, Jonathan Bergen (my sister Mary Ann's husband) to take care of it. When they returned they took the horses and we all returned to Kentucky. That fall Jonathan Bergen and I went back after the wagons and implements. The summer of 1822, on April 22, my father sold out and we started from Woodford County for Illinois, a distance of near five hundred miles. It rained during most of the trip and it fell to my lot to look after the pigs and sheep. For ten miles we had to travel through water on account of the rise of the Wabash. Part of the time I had to swim. We settled down amongst a lot of Indians in Morgan County (Jersey Prairie). There we took up three hundred acres of land. On January 6, 1828, I married Eveline B. Golden, a daughter of Abram and Sarah Houghton Golden. I had a farm of my own adjoining my father's, but we lived with him until I built a log cabin on my farm. My first child, Aaron Houghton, was born September 26, 1828. When we had first settled in Illinois, I took my gun one morning and went out to kill a deer. I was walking along a narrow trail when an old Indian jumped out to scare me. I pointed my gun at him and he begged me not to shoot him. He then insisted on me going back to the house with him to buy some ammunition of my father. In Iowa, in 1846, I met this same Indian and had quite forgotten him, but the old fellow reminded me of the incident. My second child, Abraham Golden, was born in April 1830. Charles William was born in July 1832, and a month later the Black Hawk War broke out. In 1829 I was elected Captain of the Illinois militia of light infantry. The Governor called for volunteers and I was appointed aide to General Whitesides. After a ten day march we came to the rapids on the Mississippi River. There we struck the trail and followed him (Black Hawk) six months. In the north of Wisconsin we headed him and turned him toward the Mississippi down the bad roads and headed in Otomorac Swamp. There we had a fight at the mouth of the river, we surrounded them about sunrise in the morning and fought until sundown before he finally surrendere. My oldest daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, was born June 1834. On September 4, 1836, John was born. When John was four months old I moved from Morgan County (IL) to the center of the rapids of the Mississippi River. It was a very severe trip as the snow was up to my knees and no track broken. I came very near freezing to death the day we crossed the Grand Prairie in a blinding snowstorm. I had to walk eighteen miles driving pigs and sheep, and the cows broke through the snow every little ways. When we arrived we bought one hundred and sixty acres and made me a farm. (This was in the vicinity of where the Morman city of Nauvoo, IL was to be established.) In the spring of 1838 I first saw the Prophet Joseph Smith. It was the day of the convention to appoint delegates to go to Congress to try to get redress for the wrongs done in Missouri. The day the Twelve started on their first mission to England in 1839, I heard my first Morman sermon by Elder Enos H. Gurly. Immediately after having heard it, I received for myself a testimony of the truthfulness of Mormonism. I was baptised into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on May 27, 1840, and my wife, Eveline Golden, was baptised at the same time. I had been a member of the Campbellites previous to accepting the Gospel. Catherine Ann was born in Nauvoo (IL) in Spetember 1840." [In 1830 Joseph Smith, the tall spell-binding Prophet, organized his Church from a handful of upstate New Yorkers fired by his tales of the finding of a set of golden tablets. The story told by these tablets was called the Book of Mormon, and the sect was known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The dawn of 1831 found thousands of the people of the United States on the move, or were packing up, drawn westward by the promise of cheap land and the glamour of the frontier. Joseph Smith and a little band of faithful followers were in this migration into the Western Reserve seeking to escape from a cruel civilization. Everywhere they went the Saints met troruble. "Gentile" neighbors coveted their farms, which somehow produced more crops than other farms. After enemies in Missouri burned, killed, and pillaged throughout Mormon territory, Joseph and his band fled into Illinois. There they built a new city, called it Nauvoo and erected a $1,000,000 temple. Peter Wilson Cownover tells a little about this...]

"Soon after becoming a member of the Church I went to work on the Nauvoo Temple. The Prophet called me to get some men to go with me and get some rock for the circle windows in the basement story of the Temple. I called for volunteers at a meeting held in my house and soon had all the men I wanted. We worked a week and got all the rock that was needed. I worked on the Temple until the Prophet Joseph called on me to go up to Black River to get lumber, 600 miles from Nauvoo. I started on the 22nd day of September and remained there for just nine months. It took twelve days to come down the river in a small boat. My son, Alpheus Alonzo, was born just ten days before I reached home on the 12th of June 1842. In the winter of 1843 I worked on the Temple again. It was the year they took the Prophet Joseph prisoner. He called for help and with nineteen others, I was appointed to go to Rock River. We met the Prophet just after leaving Rock River and we stopped and rested for three-quarters of an hour. That night we traveled 18 miles after four o'clock. The round trip was about 600 miles and during that trip I went five days and five nights without sleep. I was sent ahead of the company to my cousin's, Mike Craner, to tell them to have supper ready for three hundred men when they arrived. I helped them kill pigs, turkeys and chickens, and supper was waiting them when they arrived. On that trip I was appointed a life guard to Joseph the Prophet, taking the place of a man that backed out and would not go. After supper Bill Cutler and I were standing outside washing ourselves when the Prophet Joseph came up and asked cousin Mike if he had a spare bed. Mike answered that he had two or three of them and the Prophet said that he wanted Mike to pu us two boys in the best that he had and we soon after retired. Some miles from Nauvoo, Emma Smith, Joseph's wife, came out to meet us on horseback bringing his black horse fully caparisoned and Joseph's uniform. He mounted his horse and we all came on to Nauvoo. I held command of the second battalion of the second Cohort of the Nauvoo Legion at that time. We came to Nauvoo where Joseph was tried by the municipal court and was cleared. I had command of the guards for six miles up and down the river, I had to relieve the guards every twelve hours. This was kept up for five months. As I remember, the Legion was disbanded in September and was called together the following March. Through neglect of other officers the command of the Legion fell upon me. My family was still living on the farm, but I was almost continually on duty in the saddle during the year 1844. Serelda Louise was born that year. When the Prophet gave himself up to go to Carthage, I wanted to go with him and take my command to protect him, but he said he did not wish me to go. After Joseph was murdered (murdured) we went to work in the Temple that we might receive our washings and annountings before we had to leave our homes, as we had been told that we would have to leave in 1845. The mob commenced burning out the Saints at Green Plains, 25 miles below Nauvoo and I was called upon to raise a company to go and move the Saints up to Nauvoo. I raised a company of 90 wagons, two men to a wagon, and we started down for the Saints. We arrived about 11 o'clock that night and the rain was coming down in torrents. It was a dreadful time, women and children were wading around in the mud and snow and were wet through. There was no shelter of any kind. We continued to help move them until the sheriff called out a posse to force the mob to stop burning the homes. We found one house that the mob had set fire and they were dancing a war-dance around it. They did dance lively then--but it was upon their horses and in the opposite direction, and we chase dthem for about six miles and most of them got away into Missouri. I continued hauling for the Saints and on one trip when I was returning with a load, Sheriff Backinstos was being chased by a mob, and as he came close to where I was, a man rode up ahead of the mob. It was O. P. Rockwell and he asked the sheriff if he should shoot and the sheriff replied that he should. Rockwell fired and the man jumped about four feet into the air and rolled over, dead enough. This man proved to e the man, World by name, the man that tried to cut the Prophet's head off, after he was murdered (murdured). Shortly after this, I was called upon to get timber out for the Saints to make wagons to cross the plains with. Myself and three others went to work and soon had enough ready to make 200 wagons. After we had the timber ready for the wagons. Brother Brigham called upon me to go to Quincy (IL) and get 4,000 lbs. of iron for the wagons. I was gone four days upon this trip, and when I returned we had to make kilns to season the lumber on. I had a wagon ready for my own use, except for the cover, when Brother Brigham came along and asked whose wagon it was a someone told him it was mine. He then came to me and told me that he had enough wagons ready lacking one to take the first company out, so I told him to take my wagon and welcome. That left me without one, but I soon had another one ready. In January 1846 we were called to go through the Temple and receive our endowments. Evelyn and I went through about the middle of February 1846. On May 6 Eveline was born."

Peter Wilson Cownover and his family arrived at the Great Salt Lake in Utah about 1849. In March 1849 President Young ordered a settlement to be founded on Provo River in Utah Valley and about 30 families constituting about 150 persons set out from the Salt Lake settlement to found Provo City. Among them were Peter, Abram, Charles, Zeralda, Sarah, John, Jeanette, Alpheus, Houghton, Evelyn and Catherine Ann Cownover. About 3 days travel brought them to Provo River about 12 Mar 1849 about 3 miles from where they later built their "fort" in April 1849. They were met by Timpanogos Ute Indians who were greatly excited by the advance of the whites into the Indian country and the colonists were ordered to stop and not allowed to advance further until they entered treaty with the Indians. By the middle of May 1849 the settlers had 225 acres of land laid out and apportioned to 40 families. Captain Peter Cownover has credit for being the first to begin harvesting the first wheat crop on 16 Jul 1849. He used a cradle he brought from Winter Quarters. Captain Cownover's son, Abram G., thrashed many bushel with a flail and the following day took as much as he could carry on horseback to Neff's Mill at Mill Creek, Salt Lake City, a distance of about 45 miles, and had it ground into flour. He was 2 days making the trip. With trading of guns and ammunition to the Indians, early in 1850 Utah's first Indian War occurred. The Indians grew less friendly, became thieves of grain from the fields, and drove off cattle. The settlers tried to scare the Indians by firing a cannon, but they were not afraid. A fight with the Indians took place near the site of Pleasant Grove in the autumn of 1849. By the beginning of February 1850 conditions were so serious that Captain Peter W. Cownover, a veteran of the Black Hawk War of 1832 in Illinois and Wisconsin, who had succeeded Major Hunt in the command of the militia, was sent to Great Salt Lake City to lay the matter before Governor Young and solicit military aid from the provisional State of Deseret, being accompanied by Miles Weaver. A company of 50 men under Captain George D. Grant was dispatached followed by 50 more the next day commanded by Major Andrew Lytle. On the morning of February 8 the company of men under Captain Grant's command moved against the Indians who were under the command of Big Elk who had about 70 warriors who possessed arms equal to the whites. Peter W. Cownover related in a March 1891 interview published in "The Daily Inquirer": "While I was hid behind a tree I heard 6 shots whistle by my head, but I couldn't tell where they came from. One of the bullets came so close that it left a red welt across my cheek. It felt like a hot iron passing over my face. After the 6th shot . . . .I caught sight of an Indian's head stuck from behind a tree. I fired with the intention of knocking his eye out, but I was a little too quick and hit him on the cheek. He never fired any more after that, the blood blinded him."
The battled continued for 2 days, and Chief Big Elk died during the fight. The militia suffered loss of 1 man and 18 wounded.

During the summer of 1850 Surveyor Lemon came from Great Salt Lake City and began survey of Provo and placed the 1st stake in the center of what was to be the public square and is now the Pioneer Park. Peter W. Cownover assisted the surveyor as chain bearer while surveying the NW quarter of the city. Peter W. Cownover was chosen as one of the members of the high council of the stake on 22 Aug 1852.

Due to the Indians in the counties to the south of Utah going on the warpath, the militia of Utah and other northern counties were called on for assistance. During these hostilities Captain A. G. (Abram Golden) Cownover had command of a company of cavalry.

Early in 1854 the militia of Utah County was by general order reorganized into 7 battalions of infantry and one of cavalry; and in 1855 into a brigade of which Colonel Peter W. Cownover was unanimously elected Brigadier-General. On April 25, 1857, the militia was assembled and organized into companies of tens and fifties under the supervision of General Cownover."

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Col. Walter Calvin Conover (M)
(14. Feb. 1924 - 18. Apr. 2003), #414941
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     Col. Walter Calvin Conover was born on 14. Feb. 1924 at Washington, District of Columbia. He was the son of Willis Clark Conover and Francis Estelle Harris. Col. Walter Calvin Conover died on 16. Apr. 2003 his last known address was at Neptune, Monmouth County, New Jersey, according to the Social Security Death Index. He died on 18. Apr. 2003 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 79.

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Commander Donald Thompson Conover (M)
(2. Dec. 1922 - 11. Jan. 2006), #147866
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     Commander Donald Thompson Conover was born on 2. Dec. 1922 at New Jersey. He was the son of Donald Davis Conover and Marion Thompson. Commander Donald Thompson Conover died on 11. Jan. 2006 at age 83.

Obituary of Donald Thompson Conover

December 2, 1922 to January 11, 2006

Commander Donald Thompson Conover, SC, USN (Ret), 83, of Cazenovia, New York, died January 11, 2006 at Community General Hospital in Syracuse, NY.

Commander Conover was an Eagle Scout and was selected to be a snare drummer in the National Boy Scout Band. He was a part of the American contingent to the International Boy Scout Jamboree in the Netherlands, in 1937.

He graduated from Friends Central School in Overbrook, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pennsylvania for one year. In 1940, he enlisted in the Navy. He was selected to join the Class of 1946 of the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1945 due to wartime acceleration of the program. While at the Naval Academy he served as 6th Company Commander.

Upon graduation, Commander Conover spent one year in post graduate study at Harvard University. His tours of duty as a Naval Officer took him to Gulfport, MS; China Lake, CA; Kodiak, AK; Kalamazoo, MI; Norfolk, VA; Philadelphia, PA; Yokosuka, Japan; and Columbus, OH. Prior to the Naval Academy, he served aboard the USS Dixie (AD-14) and the USS New York (BB-34). After assuming his commission, Commander Conover served aboard the USS Stormes (DD-780) and the USS Hyades (AF-28).

After retiring from the Navy, Commander Conover served as Business Manager of Olivet College and Kirkland College, and Assistant Business Manager of Hamilton College. He was a member of the Cazenovia Club, the Limestone Creek Hunt Club and was for several years the President of the Board of the 1st Presbyterian Church. He served for many years as a member of the Cazenovia Town Planning Board.

He is survived by his son, Donald, of Annapolis, MD; his daughter, Sarah, of Cazenovia; his daughter-in-law, Deborah McGlauflin, of Annapolis, and his wife, Jeanne Conover of Ridge Road. Other survivors include his granddaughters, Natasha Bang of Pittsford, NY; Alyssa Morgan of Arlington, VA; Cassandra Conover of Brookline, MA; great grandsons Alexander Bang and William Morgan, and grandsons-in-law, Christopher Bang and Derrick Morgan.

A memorial service will be held on February 18, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cazenovia Volunteer Ambulance of Cazenovia, NY.

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Commander Wilmer Mitchell Conover (M)
(7. Aug. 1907 - 19. Aug. 1996), #384362
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     Commander Wilmer Mitchell Conover was born on 7. Aug. 1907 at Indiana. He was the son of Hardy Ray Conover and Mary Catherine Nave. Commander Wilmer Mitchell Conover married Clara de Weese. Commander Wilmer Mitchell Conover died on 19. Aug. 1996 at Brevard County, Florida, at age 89.

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Commodore Thomas Anderson Conover (M)
(17. Apr. 1791 - 25. Sep. 1864), #58000
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     Commodore Thomas Anderson Conover was also known as Thomas Anderson Cowenhoven. Commodore Thomas Anderson Conover was born on 17. Apr. 1791. He was the son of James Conover and Margaret Anderson. Commodore Thomas Anderson Conover entered the Navy as a midshipman on 1. Jan. 1812. He As a midshipman he was in command of a gunboat in the battle of Lake Champlain and among others was given a sword by congress for "gallant conduct" c 1813. He married Elizabeth Juliana Stevens, daughter of Col. John Stevens and Rachel Cox, on 31. Jul. 1821. Commodore Thomas Anderson Conover was promoted to the rank of Captain on 2. Oct. 1848. He began military service bt 18. Sep. 1849 - 16. Jan. 1851; He commanded the Constitution.
Commodore Thomas Anderson Conover was shown in the census on 29. Jul. 1850 as a captain in the U. S. Navy.
He and Elizabeth Juliana Stevens appeared on the census of 29. Jul. 1850 at Princeton Twp., Mercer County, New Jersey.




Commodore Thomas Anderson Conover was promoted to the rank of Commodore on 16. Jul. 1862. He died on 25. Sep. 1864 at South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, at age 73.

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Dr. Alfred Grayson Houghton Conover (M)
(15. Jun. 1834 - 13. Mar. 1874), #139232
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     Dr. Alfred Grayson Houghton Conover was also known as Alfred Garrett Grayson Houghton Conover. Dr. Alfred Grayson Houghton Conover was born on 15. Jun. 1834 at Morgan County, Illinois. He was the son of Dominicus John Garret Conover and Susan B. Houghton. Dr. Alfred Grayson Houghton Conover married Mary Elizabeth Ambrose, daughter of John C. Ambrose and Rosanna A. Yost, on 27. Jun. 1865. Dr. Alfred Grayson Houghton Conover married Mary Elizabeth Matthews. Dr. Alfred Grayson Houghton Conover died on 13. Mar. 1874 at age 39. He was buried at Mason City Cemetery, Mason City, Mason County, Illinois.

1879 History of Menard & Mason Counties
Chicago
Published by: O.L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers
186 Dearborn Street

A. G. H. CONOVER, M. D.
Page 787
A. G. H. CONOVER, M. D., deceased, Mason City; born in Morgan Co., Ill. In 1834; he devoted all his spare time in early life to study, and completed his education at the Medical University at Ann Arbor, Mich; after two years of practice at Manito, he located in Mason City and followed his profession with great success until his decease, which occurred at his residence March 13, 1874. He took a deep interest in the cause of religion, and was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church; he was also and honored member of the Masonic Order, having reached the degree of Knight Templar, and had officiated as Master of Anchor Lodge, No. 615; the Knights Templar came out by special train to assist in performing the last rites over their beloved brother, the Masonic ceremonies being performed by L. M. Hillyer, of Havana, and J. S. Townsend, W. M. of Anchor Lodge, No. 615, J. S. Baner acting as Chaplain, in presence of and assisted by a large circle of the Masonic Fraternity. At a meeting of Damascus Commandery, No. 42, a committee was appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the high regard of the above Order for the memory of their deceased brother comrade and Sir Knight, A. G. H. Conover, a copy of which was printed in the Mason City Independent of March 20, 1874. His marriage with Mary E. Ambrose was celebrated June 27, 1865; two children were the fruit of this union-Anna Mason and John Alfred; Mrs. Conover was a daughter of J. C. Ambrose, one of our prominent merchants, and whose biography also appears in this work.

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Dr. Arthur V. Conover (M)
(30. Jan. 1809 - 6. Jun. 1896), #58103
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     Dr. Arthur V. Conover was born on 30. Jan. 1809 at Manalapan Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of William I. Conover and Jane Vanderveer. Dr. Arthur V. Conover married Eliza Ann Vanderveer, daughter of David R. Vanderveer and Eliza Holmes Ellis, on 6. Oct. 1831. Dr. Arthur V. Conover was a farmer on 25. Aug. 1870. He and Eliza Ann Vanderveer appeared on the census of 25. Aug. 1870 at Ocean Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey,
; Real Estate 75,000 personal property 6,000.
Dr. Arthur V. Conover was shown in the census on 12. Jun. 1880 as a retired M. D.
He and Eliza Ann Vanderveer appeared on the census of 12. Jun. 1880 at Freehold Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Dr. Arthur V. Conover died on 6. Jun. 1896 at Of, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 87.

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Dr. Charles Augustus Conover (M)
(13. Feb. 1843 - 2. Nov. 1892), #58156
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     Dr. Charles Augustus Conover was born on 13. Feb. 1843 at New Jersey. He was the son of Joseph Combs Conover and Catherine Ann Craig. Dr. Charles Augustus Conover married Lydia Hendrickson Schenck, daughter of Daniel Polhemus Schenck and Mary Conover, on 6. Dec. 1870. Dr. Charles Augustus Conover was a physician in 1880. He and Lydia Hendrickson Schenck appeared on the census of 1880 at Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Dr. Charles Augustus Conover married Mary E. Conover. Dr. Charles Augustus Conover died on 2. Nov. 1892 at age 49.

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Dr. Charles Clinton Conover (M)
(23. Oct. 1871 - ), #159740
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     Dr. Charles Clinton Conover was born on 23. Oct. 1871 at Peculiar, Cass County, Missouri. He was the son of Dr. Richard Ashton Conover and Sarah Fisher. Dr. Charles Clinton Conover married Perla Mae Petty on 10. Jun. 1903 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
Dr. Charles Clinton Conover was shown in the census on 22. Apr. 1910 as a physician, Alapath.
He and Perla Mae Petty appeared on the census of 22. Apr. 1910 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri,
; 1 child, 1 living.
Dr. Charles Clinton Conover was shown in the census on 14. Jan. 1920 as a physician, Allopathic.
He and Perla Mae Petty appeared on the census of 14. Jan. 1920 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.

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Dr. Charles H. Conover (M)
(3. Mar. 1859 - 2. Jul. 1934), #58050
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     Dr. Charles H. Conover was born on 3. Mar. 1859. He was the son of William Haight Conover and Mary Otterson. Dr. Charles H. Conover died on 2. Jul. 1934 at age 75.

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Dr. Charles Higbee Conover (M)
(3. Apr. 1874 - 7. Mar. 1960), #139027
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     Dr. Charles Higbee Conover was born on 3. Apr. 1874 at Conovertown, Atlantic County, New Jersey. He was the son of Daniel H. Conover and Leah Ann Adams. Dr. Charles Higbee Conover married Gertrude Wood on 12. Jun. 1901 at Olmstead.
Dr. Charles Higbee Conover was shown in the census on 2. Jan. 1920 as a physician.
He and Gertrude Wood appeared on the census of 2. Jan. 1920 at Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Dr. Charles Higbee Conover was shown in the census on 28. Apr. 1930 as a doctor, general practice.
He and Gertrude Wood appeared on the census of 28. Apr. 1930 at Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey,
; real estate value 25,000.00. Dr. Charles Higbee Conover died on 7. Mar. 1960 at Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at age 85.

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Dr. Charles Sterling Conover (M)
#254473
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     Dr. Charles Sterling Conover was the son of Peter Schenck Conover and Rachel Craig Bedle.

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Dr. Earl B. Conover M.D. (M)
(1. Feb. 1879 - 25. Mar. 1951), #357244
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     Dr. Earl B. Conover M.D. was born on 1. Feb. 1879 at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. He was the son of Aaron H. Conover and Nettie Metcalf. Dr. Earl B. Conover M.D. appeared on the census of 19. Apr. 1910 at Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

Dr. Earl B. Conover M.D. was shown in the census on 19. Apr. 1910 as a doctor.
He married Amalia Matthes, daughter of William Matthes and Anna Slenhan, on 28. Dec. 1911 at Vanderburgh County, Indiana.




Dr. Earl B. Conover M.D. was shown in the census on 13. Jan. 1920 as a physician.
He and Amalia Matthes appeared on the census of 13. Jan. 1920 at Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

Dr. Earl B. Conover M.D. was shown in the census on 3. Apr. 1930 as a physician.
He and Amalia Matthes appeared on the census of 3. Apr. 1930 at Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana,
; real estate value 12,000.00. Dr. Earl B. Conover M.D. married Mildred Evelyn Lowrance, daughter of George Washington Lowrance and Mattie Vashti Gardner, on 3. Sep. 1934 at Knox County, Indiana.







Dr. Earl B. Conover M.D. died on 25. Mar. 1951 at Vanderburgh County, Indiana, at age 72.

OBITUARY: Evansville, Indiana Newspaper - March 1951
DR. EARL CONOVER, NOTED CITY SURGEON FOR FOUR DECADES, SUCCUMBS AT 72 YEARS
Dr. Earl Conover, 72, Evansville physician for 40 years, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at Deaconess hospital.
He had been ill for several years, but he entered the hospital only 10 days ago.
Dr. Conover, who resided at 1930 Bayard Park Drive, maintained offices at 110 Southeast Second Street from the time he began practice, in 1907, until he retired in 1947.
A native of Terre Haute, he was a 1905 graduate of Louisville University Medical school, and served internship at Deaconess hospital.
He was noted for his skill with a surgeon's knife, and many surgeons now practicing in this area were trained and helped by him. He gave financial aid to many struggling young students, but no one except the student was ever aware of it.
With a business associate, Phil Moore, he was instrumental in constructing Lake Talahi, commonly called Conover's lake, near McCutchanville. The lake, now the site of an exclusive residential development, is one of the largest private artificial lakes in the Tri-State and was built about 25 years ago.
Dr. Conover was an ardent hunting and fishing enthusiast. He was a member of the staffs of Deaconess, St. Mary's, and Boehne Hospital, and on the consulting staff of Welborn Baptist Hospital and the old Marine hospital (now the Naval reserve armory).
Dr. Conover was a 32nd degree Mason and was a member of the Scottish Rite and Hadi Shrine Temple. He was a member of Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church and the Elks lodge.
In 1911 he married Miss Amalia Matthes, of St. Louis, a graduate nurse employed at Deaconess Hospital, who died in 1932. They had one daughter, Mrs. John A. Kimm of Evansville.
He married Miss Mildred Lowrance, who survives, in 1934.
Two grandchildren, John A. Kimm, Jr., and Jocelyn Earl Kimm, also survive.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at J. Max Lowe Colonial Chapel. Rev. Ruben Bierbaum, pastor of Bethel Church, will officiate. Following the services, the body will be sent to Indianapolis for cremation.

He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Newburgh, Warrick County, Indiana.

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Dr. Fred Otis Conover (M)
(7. Aug. 1880 - 22. Mar. 1971), #164190
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Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dr. Fred Otis Conover was born on 7. Aug. 1880 at Menard County, Illinois. He was the son of Lawrence Vanderveer Conover and Helen Mahala Thompson. Dr. Fred Otis Conover married Olive May Johnson c 1910.
Dr. Fred Otis Conover was shown in the census on 15. Apr. 1910 as a veterinarian.
He and Olive May Johnson appeared on the census of 15. Apr. 1910 at Williamsville, Sangamon County, Illinois,
; no children.




Dr. Fred Otis Conover was shown in the census on 12. Jan. 1920 as a veterinarian.
He and Olive May Johnson appeared on the census of 12. Jan. 1920 at Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois.

Dr. Fred Otis Conover was shown in the census on 3. Apr. 1930 as a veterinarian, stock.
He and Olive May Johnson appeared on the census of 3. Apr. 1930 at Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois,
; real estate value 7,500.00. Dr. Fred Otis Conover died on 22. Mar. 1971 at age 90. He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dr. Garrett Dille Conover (M)
(Oct. 1895 - Jun. 1983), #147041
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dr. Garrett Dille Conover was born in Oct. 1895 at Illinois. He was the son of Ransom Theodore Conover and Martha Ann Dille. Dr. Garrett Dille Conover registered for the draft on 5. Jun. 1917. He married Sarah Tapson on 1. Jan. 1922. Dr. Garrett Dille Conover was a dentist on 7. Apr. 1930. He and Sarah Tapson appeared on the census of 7. Apr. 1930 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana,
; in the household     Sarah Campbell Aunt-in-law age 65 b. Canada.




Dr. Garrett Dille Conover died in Jun. 1983 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, at age 87.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dr. George Van Amber Conover (M)
(7. Jul. 1902 - ), #404742
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     Dr. George Van Amber Conover was born on 7. Jul. 1902 at Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. He was the son of Thadeus Sidney Conover and May Edith Liddle.
Dr. George Van Amber Conover was shown in the census on 9. Apr. 1930 as a physician, eye, nose, ear and throat.
He appeared on the census of 9. Apr. 1930 at next to his mother, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dr. Jacob C. Conover MD (M)
(11. May. 1849 - 27. May. 1888), #58382
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dr. Jacob C. Conover MD was born on 11. May. 1849 at New Jersey. He was the son of Dr. Arthur V. Conover and Eliza Ann Vanderveer. Dr. Jacob C. Conover MD married Laura G. Abendroth. Dr. Jacob C. Conover MD appeared on the census of 25. Aug. 1870 at with parents, Ocean Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Dr. Jacob C. Conover MD was shown in the census on 12. Jun. 1880 as an M. D.
He and Laura G. Abendroth appeared on the census of 12. Jun. 1880 at with his parents, Freehold Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Dr. Jacob C. Conover MD died on 27. May. 1888 at age 39. He was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dr. James Simmons Conover (M)
(30. Sep. 1845 - 11. Dec. 1893), #104927
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dr. James Simmons Conover was born on 30. Sep. 1845 at Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Dr. John R. Conover and Drusilla Torrence Simmons. Dr. James Simmons Conover married Huldah Holmes Longstreet, daughter of Aaron Longstreet and Catherine Van Mater Lloyd, on 2. Feb. 1870 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Dr. James Simmons Conover was shown in the census on 15. Jun. 1870 as a physician.
He and Huldah Holmes Longstreet appeared on the census of 15. Jun. 1870 at Freehold Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Dr. James Simmons Conover married Harrietta Throckmorton, daughter of Tylee Williams Throckmorton and Anna Maria Smith, on 17. Jan. 1878 at Rumson, New Jersey; no issue.
Dr. James Simmons Conover was shown in the census on 8. Jun. 1880 as a doctor.
He and Harrietta Throckmorton appeared on the census of 8. Jun. 1880 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Dr. James Simmons Conover died on 11. Dec. 1893 at Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 48. He was buried at Shrewsbury Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dr. James Van Meter Conover (M)
(12. Jul. 1855 - 19. Jun. 1923), #138819
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Relationship=7th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dr. James Van Meter Conover was born on 12. Jul. 1855 at Woodstown, Salem County, New Jersey. He was the son of Elisha Conover and Elizabeth Van Meter. Dr. James Van Meter Conover was a physcian in 1880. He married Harriet A. Dittenhover on 9. Jun. 1881. Dr. James Van Meter Conover married Alice M. Sniffin, daughter of Nathaniel Jeremiah Sniffin and Mary Baker, on 26. Nov. 1895.
Dr. James Van Meter Conover was shown in the census on 6. Jan. 1920 as a physician, Allopathic.
He and Alice M. Sniffin appeared on the census of 6. Jan. 1920 at Elmer, Salem County, New Jersey.
Dr. James Van Meter Conover died on 19. Jun. 1923 at Elmer, Salem County, New Jersey, at age 67. He was buried at Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Elmer, Salem County, New Jersey.

JAMES V. CONOVER, M. D.
To minister to the sick and suffering, to carry cheer, sympathy and aid to those in pain and affliction,--can a nobler field of usefulness be found? Perhaps no one can quite fill the place of the Christian physician, as he goes from house to house in a community, carrying with him an atmosphere of strength, vitality and hope. One of the loved and esteemed physicians of Salem county is the gentleman whose name heads this sketch,-a valued member of the medical profession of this section of the state.
The Conover family originated in Holland several generations ago. and the sterling qualities for which' tile people of that country are noted are to be found in those bearing the name to-day. Two brothers founded the family on the hospitable shores of the New World, one making a permanent settlement on Manhattan island and the other locating in New Jersey. Elisha Conover, a son of John Conover, the Doctor's father, was born in this state, and for a livelihood made agriculture his chief business. For a period in his early life he was successfully engaged in teaching, and from the time that he arrived at man's estate until his death. July 13, 1897, he was an active and valued member of the Methodist church, serving as a class-leader and as one of the official board of the congregation with which his lot was cast. He attained the ripe age of eighty-four years, and his widow, who is still living, is now in her seventy-eighth year. Her maiden name was Eliza Van Meter, her father Being James Van Meter, of one of the old, respected families of New Jersey, of Holland-Dutch extraction.
Dr. J. V. Conover, who was born July 12, 1855, in the identical house in the village near \Voodstown, Salem county, in which his father's birth had occurred more than two-score years previously, is one of the seven children born to Elisha and Eliza Conover. The eldest, Lovisa, is the wife of Charles Huff, of Harrisonville, Gloucester county. Howard J. is a minister in the Methodist denomination, at present located at Mullica Hill, Gloucester county, and Samuel is engaged in farming in the vicinity of Harrisonville, New Jersey. Professor Elisha Conover, the youngest son, is a leading educator, a man of superior attainments and brilliant prospects. He is a graduate of Dickinson College and now occupies the chair of Latin and Greek at the Delaware University, at Newark, Delaware. Anna, the youngest surviving (laughter, is the wife of C. C. Avis, of Woodstown, New jersey.
The advantages of a liberal education fell to Dr. Conover in his youth. his higher studies being pursued in the seminary at Pennington, New jersey. After attending that well known institution of learning for two years he turned his attention to the subject of medicine, and in 188o he was graduated in the Eclectic Medical Institute at Cincinnati, Ohio. Subsequently he re-turned to this, his native state, and engaged in the practice of his chosen vocation for two years, after which he went to the west. There he remained for some time, gaining the experience which. he desired in his work, and at the same time benefiting himself by meeting with the varied classes of,people found in the \vest, and having his mind broadened and strengthened by travel and association with nature in all her phases. Returning home in September, 1897, he established himself in practice in Elmer, Salem county, where he has built up a large and lucrative patronage. \\Then in the west he served for some time as a pension examining surgeon and physician at the city hospital. He is identified with the Knights of Pythias and belongs to the local lodge of the Masonic order. From childhood inoculated with the principles and beauties of the Methodist creed and doctrine, he early became a member of the church and is now acting in the capacity of trustee of the Elmer congregation.
His marriage was solemnized November 26, 1895, the lady of his choice being Alice W. Sniffin, a (laughter of Nathaniel Sniffin, of New York. She possesses an excellent education and is very popular in church and social circles, as is also her husband.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dr. John Hamilton Potter Conover MD (M)
(30. Apr. 1873 - ), #173423
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dr. John Hamilton Potter Conover MD was born on 30. Apr. 1873 at New York. He was the son of Richard Stevens Conover and Sarah Jones Potter. Dr. John Hamilton Potter Conover MD married Abigail Henriques Fritsch on 30. Jan. 1901 at New York City, New York County, New York.
Dr. John Hamilton Potter Conover MD was shown in the census on 5. Jan. 1920 as a doctor, medical.
He and Abigail Henriques Fritsch appeared on the census of 5. Jan. 1920 at Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dr. John R. Conover (M)
(5. May. 1815 - 28. Mar. 1871), #58118
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Relationship=4th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dr. John R. Conover was born on 5. May. 1815 at New Jersey. He was the son of Col. Robert Conover and Gertrude Sutphen. Dr. John R. Conover married Drusilla Torrence Simmons.
Dr. John R. Conover was shown in the census on 10. Sep. 1850 as a physician.
He and Drusilla Torrence Simmons appeared on the census of 10. Sep. 1850 at Shrewsbury Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey,
; real estate value 8,000.00
in the household
Robert Conover age 26 b. New Jersey a physician.
Dr. John R. Conover was shown in the census on 9. Jul. 1860 as a physician.
He and Drusilla Torrence Simmons appeared on the census of 9. Jul. 1860 at Freehold Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey,
; real estate value 8,000.00, personal property 4,000.00.
Dr. John R. Conover was shown in the census on 18. Jun. 1870 as a physician.
He and Drusilla Torrence Simmons appeared on the census of 18. Jun. 1870 at Freehold Twp., Monmouth County, New York,
; real estate value 10,000.00, personal property 5,000.00. Dr. John R. Conover died on 28. Mar. 1871 at age 55. He was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dr. Peter Harlan Conover (M)
(28. Sep. 1883 - c 1950), #146345
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Relationship=4th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dr. Peter Harlan Conover was also known as Peter Harlan Conover. Dr. Peter Harlan Conover was born on 28. Sep. 1883 at Adair County, Kentucky. He was the son of James Knox Polk Conover and Ann Dorinda Taylor. Dr. Peter Harlan Conover appeared on the census of 23. Apr. 1910 at with his father, West Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky.
In the census on 23. Apr. 1910 Dr. Peter Harlan Conover was named Pete Conover. He married Lura Smith, daughter of T. B. Smith and Martha Webb, on 24. Apr. 1912.




Dr. Peter Harlan Conover was shown in the census on 3. Jan. 1920 as a dentist.
He and Lura Smith appeared on the census of 3. Jan. 1920 at Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky.
Dr. Peter Harlan Conover and Lura Smith appeared on the census of 19. Apr. 1930 at Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky,
; real estate value 8,000.00. Dr. Peter Harlan Conover died c 1950 at Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dr. Richard Ashton Conover (M)
(28. Dec. 1831 - 15. Feb. 1886), #139006
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Relationship=4th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dr. Richard Ashton Conover was also known as R. A. Conover. Dr. Richard Ashton Conover was born on 28. Dec. 1831 at Morgan County, Illinois. He was the son of James Conover and Martha Ann Reding. Dr. Richard Ashton Conover married Sarah Fisher, daughter of Jesse Fisher and Achsah Starbuck, on 30. Oct. 1854 at Tazewell County, Illinois.
Dr. Richard Ashton Conover was shown in the census on 19. Sep. 1870 as a farmer.
He and Sarah Fisher appeared on the census of 19. Sep. 1870 at Grand River Twp., Cass County, Missouri,
; real estate value 1,000.00, personal property 300.00. Dr. Richard Ashton Conover was an M. D. On 5. Jun. 1880. He and Sarah Fisher appeared on the census of 5. Jun. 1880 at West Peculiar, Cass County, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Richard Ashton Conover died on 15. Feb. 1886 at age 54.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dr. Robert R. Conover (M)
(3. Oct. 1824 - 28. Aug. 1884), #58134
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Relationship=4th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dr. Robert R. Conover was born on 3. Oct. 1824 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Col. Robert Conover and Gertrude Sutphen. Dr. Robert R. Conover appeared on the census of 10. Sep. 1850 at with his brother John, Shrewsbury Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Dr. Robert R. Conover was shown in the census on 10. Sep. 1850 as a physician.
He married Anna Marie Throckmorton, daughter of Edmund Throckmorton and Susanna MacLaren, on 25. Nov. 1863 at Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Dr. Robert R. Conover was shown in the census on 27. Jun. 1870 as a physician.
He and Anna Marie Throckmorton appeared on the census of 27. Jun. 1870 at Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey,
; real estate value 20,000.00, personal property 5,000.00.
Dr. Robert R. Conover was shown in the census on 9. Jun. 1880 as a physician.
He and Anna Marie Throckmorton appeared on the census of 9. Jun. 1880 at Shrewsbury Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Dr. Robert R. Conover died on 28. Aug. 1884 at age 59. He was buried at First Presbyterian Churchyard, Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dr. Robert Conover (M)
#58424
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dr. Robert Conover was the son of William Johnston Conover and Mary E. Vankirk. Dr. Robert Conover married Susie Stewart.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dr. William Arthur Conover (M)
(4. Oct. 1839 - ), #58373
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dr. William Arthur Conover was born on 4. Oct. 1839 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Dr. Arthur V. Conover and Eliza Ann Vanderveer. Dr. William Arthur Conover married Laura Morehouse Read, daughter of Joseph Samuel Read and Mary Black, on 10. Jun. 1875 at Saint Andrews, Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.
Dr. William Arthur Conover was shown in the census in 1910 as a retired physician.
He and Laura Morehouse Read appeared on the census of 1910 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska,
; 5 children, 5? living. Dr. William Arthur Conover appeared on the census of 5. Jan. 1920 at with his son Carlton, Denver, Denver County, Colorado,
; a widower.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dr. William Jonston Conover (M)
(2. Dec. 1808 - 16. May. 1857), #19121
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Relationship=4th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dr. William Jonston Conover was also known as William Johnson Conover. He was also known as William I Conover. He married Catherine S. Conover, daughter of Hendrick Conover and Ann Bowne Crawford, on 16. Dec. 1807. Dr. William Jonston Conover was born on 2. Dec. 1808. He was the son of John I. Conover and Lydia Johnson. Dr. William Jonston Conover died on 16. May. 1857 at age 48.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Judge Charles Haight Conover (M)
(16. Mar. 1818 - 8. Mar. 1881), #58022
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Judge Charles Haight Conover was also known as Charles Haight Covenhoven. Judge Charles Haight Conover was born on 16. Mar. 1818. He was the son of John Edward Conover and Marianna Haight. Judge Charles Haight Conover married Marianna Bruen, daughter of Judge Cyrus Bruen and Eliza Henderson, on 29. Nov. 1841. Judge Charles Haight Conover died on 8. Mar. 1881 at Of, Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 62. He was buried a 8. Mar. 1881 at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Judge James Clarence Conover (M)
(12. Aug. 1850 - 31. Dec. 1919), #58042
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Judge James Clarence Conover was also known as J. Clarence Conover. Judge James Clarence Conover was born on 12. Aug. 1850. He was the son of William Haight Conover and Mary Otterson. Judge James Clarence Conover married Josephine Sarah Bleakley, daughter of William M. Bleakley and Rosalie Lataunt. Judge James Clarence Conover and Josephine Sarah Bleakley appeared on the census of 10. Jun. 1880 at Freehold Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Judge James Clarence Conover was was a Judge of the Common Pleas Court. He died on 31. Dec. 1919 at age 69.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Judge Lewis Cass Conover (M)
(c Oct. 1850 - 1928), #293415
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     Judge Lewis Cass Conover was born c Oct. 1850 at Lawrence County, Illinois. He was the son of Peter Conover and Rhoda Ann Walters. Judge Lewis Cass Conover appeared on the census of 5. Jul. 1860 at with his mother, Bond Twp., Lawrence County, New Jersey.
He married Annie M. Davis, daughter of Joseph Davis and Deborah (Unknown), on 2. Jan. 1873 at Lawrence County, Illinois.
Judge Lewis Cass Conover was shown in the census on 1. Jun. 1880 as a farmer.
He and Annie M. Davis appeared on the census of 1. Jun. 1880 at Bond Twp., Lawrence County, Illinois.

Judge Lewis Cass Conover was shown in the census on 23. Jun. 1900 as a farmer.
He and Annie M. Davis appeared on the census of 23. Jun. 1900 at Bond Twp., Lawrence County, Illinois,
; 10 children, 7 living.
Judge Lewis Cass Conover was shown in the census on 19. Apr. 1910 as a house carpenter.
He and Annie M. Davis appeared on the census of 19. Apr. 1910 at Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois,
; 8 children, 7 living.
Judge Lewis Cass Conover was shown in the census on 6. Jan. 1920 as a justice of the bar Lawrenceville.
He and Annie M. Davis appeared on the census of 6. Jan. 1920 at Lawrenceville, Lawrence Twp., Lawrence County, Illinois,
; in the household is Lewis age 17 b Illinois grandson. Judge Lewis Cass Conover died in 1928 at Lawrence County, Illinois.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Maj. Daniel Conover (M)
(9. Aug. 1832 - 3. Feb. 1898), #132144
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Relationship=5th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Maj. Daniel Conover was born on 9. Aug. 1832 at York now Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Garret Cownover and Susannah Monteith. Maj. Daniel Conover married Nancy Elkin Bradshaw on 24. Jan. 1854. Maj. Daniel Conover died on 3. Feb. 1898 at age 65. He was buried a 3. Feb. 1898 at Tuscola, Illinois.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Possible father of Thomas Cornelius Conover (M)
(c 1779 - ), #369494

     Possible father of Thomas Cornelius Conover was born c 1779 at New Jersey.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Probable son of Ariel Ralph Conover (M)
(c 1891 - ), #370979
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Relationship=5th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Probable son of Ariel Ralph Conover was born c 1891 at Iows. He was the son of Ariel Marcus Conover and Jennie M. (Unknown). Probable son of Ariel Ralph Conover married Bernice (Unknown) c 1917.
Probable son of Ariel Ralph Conover was shown in the census on 28. Apr. 1930 as a farm laborer.
He and Bernice (Unknown) appeared on the census of 28. Apr. 1930 at next to Ariel, Moreland, Adams County, Colorado.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Probable son of this Marcus William Henry Conover (M)
(29. Jan. 1816 - ), #265402
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Relationship=3rd cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Probable son of this Marcus William Henry Conover was also known as Wen Conover. He was also known as Marcus Conover. Probable son of this Marcus William Henry Conover was born on 19. Jan. 1816 at New York. Probable son of this Marcus William Henry Conover was born on 29. Jan. 1816. He was the son of Marcus Conover and Sarah Louise Schuyler. Probable son of this Marcus William Henry Conover married Clarinda Slafter, daughter of Ariel Slafter and Mary Fox, on 6. Apr. 1856.
Probable son of this Marcus William Henry Conover was shown in the census on 25. Jul. 1870 as a farmer.
He and Clarinda Slafter appeared on the census of 25. Jul. 1870 at Turkey Grove Twp., Cass County, Iows,
; real estate 4,000.00 personal property 4,000.00. Probable son of this Marcus William Henry Conover appeared on the census of 1885 at Benton Twp., Cass County, Iowa.
He appeared on the census of 1895 at Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Rev. Earle Van Arsdale Conover (M)
(5. Sep. 1898 - 18. Jun. 1986), #138782
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Rev. Earle Van Arsdale Conover was born on 5. Sep. 1898 at West Nyack, Rockland County, New York. He was the son of Rev. Garett Milton Conover and Josie Elliott Levis Van Arsdale.
Rev. Earle Van Arsdale Conover was shown in the census in 1928 as ordained as a minister in the Reformed Church.
He married Ellen Chamberlayne, daughter of Edward Pye Chamberlayne and Emma Francis Furbush, on 20. Jun. 1929. Rev. Earle Van Arsdale Conover died on 18. Jun. 1986 at Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida, at age 87.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Rev. Edward Conover (M)
(13. Aug. 1822 - ), #323455
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Relationship=7th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Rev. Edward Conover was born on 13. Aug. 1822 at Tarrytown, Westchester County, New York. He was the son of Edward Couenhoven and Mary Ann Tompkins. Rev. Edward Conover elected pastor at First Baptist Church, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, 31. Oct. 1843. He married Emma C. Watts on 25. Dec. 1845. Rev. Edward Conover was the pastor at First Baptist Church, Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont, bt 1849 - 1852. The Rev. Edward CONOVER, in 1850, was pastor of the Baptist church of this village. In the half century just ended, he has held various pastorates, but a few years ago retired from regular ministerial duties, and has returned to pass his remaining days in town. Mr. CONOVER read an original poem [text of poem omitted]. There were presented, also, an original poem, engrossed in gold, in antique booklet form, by James W. WHITE, and another poem by Miss Minnie L. BLACKMER. The former poem was read by the Rev. Doctor WASHBURNE, following that of Mr. CONOVER's. The homestead was profusely decorated with flowers and potted plants.

Bennington, Vermont.

He married Mary S. Rockwood.
Rev. Edward Conover was shown in the census on 1. Jul. 1870 as a farmer.
He and Mary S. Rockwood appeared on the census of 1. Jul. 1870 at Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont,
; real estate value 3,500.00, personal property 800.00. Rev. Edward Conover the pastor at Scotia Baptist Church, Glenville, New York, bt 1879 - 1883.
Rev. Edward Conover was shown in the census on 22. Jun. 1880 as a clergyman.
He and Mary S. Rockwood appeared on the census of 22. Jun. 1880 at Scotia, Schenectady County, New York.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Rev. Elbert Moore Conover (M)
(31. May. 1885 - 1952), #179173
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Relationship=8th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Rev. Elbert Moore Conover was born on 31. May. 1885 at Gloucester County, New Jersey. He was the son of Samuel Shull Conover and Atlantic Dean Moore. Rev. Elbert Moore Conover married Ethel Holcraft, daughter of Charles B. Holcraft and Anna M. (Unknown), c 1909.
Rev. Elbert Moore Conover was shown in the census on 15. Apr. 1910 as a minister, Methodist.
He and Ethel Holcraft appeared on the census of 15. Apr. 1910 at Haleyville, Cumberland County, New Jersey,
; no children.



Rev. Elbert Moore Conover was the secretary to archbishop ???, Methodist Episcopal Church on 3. Apr. 1930. He and Ethel Holcraft appeared on the census of 3. Apr. 1930 at Wenonah, Gloucester County, New Jersey.




Rev. Elbert Moore Conover died in 1952. He was buried at Saint John's Cemetery, Harrisonville, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Rev. Garett Milton Conover (M)
(29. Mar. 1866 - 16. Jul. 1964), #138779
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Rev. Garett Milton Conover was born on 29. Mar. 1866 at Clinton, New Jersey. He was the son of Theodore Young Conover and Sarah Ann Sharp. Rev. Garett Milton Conover married Josie Elliott Levis Van Arsdale on 13. Jun. 1895.
Rev. Garett Milton Conover was shown in the census on 1. Jun. 1900 as a preacher.
He and Josie Elliott Levis Van Arsdale appeared on the census of 1. Jun. 1900 at Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York,
; 2 children, 2 living. Rev. Garett Milton Conover married Bertha S. Stryker; 2nd marrige Garrett.
Rev. Garett Milton Conover was shown in the census on 12. Apr. 1930 as a minister in the Reformed Church.
He and Bertha S. Stryker appeared on the census of 12. Apr. 1930 at Montville, Morris County, New Jersey.
Rev. Garett Milton Conover died on 16. Jul. 1964 at Clinton, New York, at age 98.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Rev. Howard John Conover (M)
(c 1851 - 29. Jun. 1922), #138821
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Relationship=7th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Rev. Howard John Conover was born c 1851 at New Jersey. He was the son of Elisha Conover and Elizabeth Van Meter. Rev. Howard John Conover entered the ministry in 1879 and was appointed the Morganville and Cliffwood charge for the year 1895. He married Caroline M. Adams in 1889. Rev. Howard John Conover appeared on the census of 1900 at Harrison Twp., Gloucester County, New Jersey.
He was a Methodist Eposcpal Minister. He resided at at Mullica Hill, Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Rev. Howard John Conover was shown in the census on 20. Jan. 1920 as a minister.
He and Caroline M. Adams appeared on the census of 20. Jan. 1920 at Elmer, Salem County, New Jersey.
Rev. Howard John Conover died on 29. Jun. 1922. He was buried at Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Elmer, Salem County, New Jersey.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Rev. J. Stanton Conover (M)
(27. Dec. 1924 - 4. Jun. 2006), #381161
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Rev. J. Stanton Conover was born on 27. Dec. 1924 at New Jersey. He was the son of James Madison Conover and Sadie Herbert. Rev. J. Stanton Conover died on 4. Jun. 2006 at Penny Farms, Clay County, Florida, at age 81.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Rev. James Francis Conover (M)
(c Aug. 1830 - 1902), #466236
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     He was the author of Conover's law Digest.

Rev. James Francis Conover was born c Aug. 1830 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. He was the son of James Francis Conover and (Unknown) (Unknown). Rev. James Francis Conover was an Episcopalian minister and editor of two Detroit newspapers, one being The Detroit Tribune. In 1853. He married Hannah Evans on 13. Oct. 1853 at Warren County, Ohio.
Rev. James Francis Conover was shown in the census on 19. Jul. 1870 as a newspaper editor.
He and Hannah Evans appeared on the census of 19. Jul. 1870 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan,
; her real estate value 7,000.00, personal property 1,700.00.

Rev. James Francis Conover was shown in the census on 10. Jun. 1880 as a minister.
He and Hannah Evans appeared on the census of 10. Jun. 1880 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
Rev. James Francis Conover appeared on the census of 4. Jun. 1900 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan,
; a widower.
Rev. James Francis Conover was shown in the census on 4. Jun. 1900 as a clergyman.
He died in 1902.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Rev. James Potter Conover (M)
(10. Oct. 1858 - ), #173415
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Rev. James Potter Conover was born at New York. Rev. James Potter Conover was born on 10. Oct. 1858 at New Jersey. He was the son of Richard Stevens Conover and Sarah Jones Potter. Rev. James Potter Conover married Mary Bowman Coit, daughter of Rev. Dr. Henry A. Coit, on 25. Jun. 1892 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Rev. Peter Conover (M)
(30. Dec. 1777 - 1. Aug. 1828), #92749
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     Rev. Peter Conover Methodist. Rev. Peter Conover was born on 30. Dec. 1777. He was the son of Samuel Covenhoven and Anna Patten. Rev. Peter Conover was baptized at Mohawk Valley Reformed Dutch Church. Baptism record is in Dutch. He was baptized on 27. Jun. 1779 at Gilead Lutheran Church, Brunswick, Albany County, New York. He died on 1. Aug. 1828 at age 50.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Rev. Sylvan John Conover (M)
#147714
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Rev. Sylvan John Conover was the son of John Henry Conover and Marguerite Helen Britton.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Rev. Thomas Anderson Conover (M)
(6. Oct. 1868 - ), #173421
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     

A SERVANT-LEADER

THE CONOVER YEARS

The early development of the Church of Saint Bernard, Bernardsville, is largely the story of its second Rector The Reverend Thomas Anderson Conover (1868-1943, Rector 1899-1939).

The appointment of The Rev. Thomas A. Conover in the summer of 1899 proved fortuitous for the future of the nascent Episcopal church in Bernardsville. He showed himself to be not only a priest of considerable vision and pastoral foresight but also of indefatigable energy. At first he rejected the call from Saint Bernard’s Church. He reconsidered as it became clear that he could carry out his own personal sense of ministry while also serving in Bernardsville: the founding of a school.

Conover arrived in the autumn of 1899 and settled into an inimitable ministry for the next 40 years. The list of effective and long-lived outreaches he started is astounding. Included among his achievements was the development of four other Episcopal Churches, now remembered as the Conover Parishes: Saint Luke’s, Gladstone, The Church of Saint John on the Mountain, Saint Mark’s, Basking Ridge, All Saints’, Millington, and Saint Bernard’s.

Within the parish he organized a Sunday School, Women’s Auxiliary (Women of Saint Bernard’s), Altar Guild, Parish Library, Boys’ Club, Men’s Club, Men’s Reading Room project, Mothers’ Meeting, Kindergarten, a parish nurse program (Somerset Hills VNA), a social work program, a boys’ boarding school in Gladstone (Saint Bernard’s School, now Gill St. Bernard School), a primary school, a sewing school, a summer vacation school, and more.

He oversaw the acquisition of the cemetery, the expansion of the church building in 1904, its interior reconfiguration in 1910, the building of a Rectory and the Parish House, not to mention the addition of a log cabin for the scouting program and the purchase of Saint Martin’s House in 1931.

By way of pastoral care in times of crisis, he served the community through the years of The Great War (World War I), the Great Flu Epidemic, the Stock Market Crash of ’29, and the Great Depression. Parishioners baptized under his care and raised as children in the parish in those years still remember his impulsive charity: how he used to give away his salary to those in need and more than once gave away his own overcoat during the Depression of the 1930s. Perhaps the one demerit keeping him from sainthood is the fact that he was evidently a reckless driver, being a charter member of the first generation of automobile operators in America. As this became more widely known, some parishioners refused to get in a car with him.

By way of changes in the life of the wider communion, 1928 saw the introduction of a new prayer book for the American church. The 1920s and 30s were also the heady years of the global ecumenical movement in which many Anglicans and Episcopalians took the lead. Conover served through these times.

When Thomas Conover retired in 1939, after 40 years of service in the Somerset Hills, it was truly the end of an era.

Saint Bernards Episcopal Church
88 Claremont Road
Bernardsville, NJ 07924.

Rev. Thomas Anderson Conover was born on 6. Oct. 1868 at New York City, New York County, New York. He was the son of Richard Stevens Conover and Sarah Jones Potter. On 1900 founded St. Bernard's School for Boys.
Rev. Thomas Anderson Conover Early in the 20th Century, the Rev. Thomas A. Conover, rector of St. Bernard’s Church in Bernardsville, New Jersey, established missions in nearby Gladstone, the Bernardsville Hills and Millington. He also was associated with St. Mark’s Church in Basking Ridge. Those five churches (St. Bernard’s, St. Luke’s, St. John on the Mountain, All Saints’ and St. Mark’s) today are commonly referred to as the Conover churches.

Recognizing the value of a retreat in the Christian’s pilgrimage, the late Rev. Conover in 1931 established a house for retreats in Bernardsville. In 1935, the property was incorporated as St. Martin’s House, honoring St. Martin (c.316-397), patron saint of France and of soldiers. For many years, St. Martin’s House served as a center for parish retreats and other opportunities for spiritual renewal.

In the 1950s, in need of serious repair, the retreat house and property were sold, and proceeds were used to create the St. Martin’s House Fund. Interest from the fund continues to support the retreat movement by underwriting part of the costs of retreats, alleviating the financial burden on a parish or mission and on the individual participants. St. Martin’s House Fund makes grants to parishes in the Dioceses of New Jersey and Newark, and to retreat centers that serve those parishes.

A Board of Managers, which consists of the rectors and lay members from the five Conover churches and two other area parishes, administers the grants. The churches are:

St. John on the Mountain, Bernardsville
St. Bernard’s Episcopal Church, Bernardsville
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Gladstone
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Basking Ridge
All Saints’ Church, Millington
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Morristown
The Church of the Redeemer, Morristown

The office of president of the Board of Managers rotates among Conover church clergy. He married Charlotte Beasley Green on 2. Jun. 1900 at Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey.
Rev. Thomas Anderson Conover was shown in the census on 14. Mar. 1920 as a minister.
He and Charlotte Beasley Green appeared on the census of 14. Mar. 1920 at Bernards Twp., Somerset County, New Jersey.









Rev. Thomas Anderson Conover was shown in the census on 12. Apr. 1930 as an Episcopal Clergyman.
He and Charlotte Beasley Green appeared on the census of 12. Apr. 1930 at Bernardsville, Somerset County, New Jersey.

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Senator Simon Barclay Conover (M)
(23. Sep. 1840 - 19. Apr. 1908), #104301
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     

Simon Barclay Conover, a Senator from Florida; born in Middlesex County, New Jersey, September 23, 1840; attended an academy in Trenton, New Jersey; studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia; was graduated from the medical department of the University of Nashville, Tennessee, in 1864; during the Civil War served in the medical department of the Union Army; appointed acting assistant surgeon in 1866, assigned to Lake City, Florida resigned from the medical department of the Army upon readmission of the State of Florida into the Union; delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1868; was appointed State treasurer in 1868, serving one term; a member of the Republican National Committee 1868-1872; member, State house of representatives 1873, and served as speaker; elected as a Republican to the United States Senate and served from March 4, 1873, to March 3, 1879; was not a candidate for reelection; chairman, Committee on Enrolled Bills (Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth Congresses); resumed the practice of his profession; unsuccessful Republican candidate for Governor in 1880; delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1885, appointed United States surgeon at Port Townsend, Wash., in 1889; became president of the board of regents of the Agricultural College and School of Sciences of the State of Washington in 1891; practiced medicine in Port Townsend, Washington, until his death, April 19, 1908; interment in the Masonic Cemetery.

[United States Congress. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-1989. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1989, pp. Spccoll Reference JK1010.A5 1989].





Senator Simon Barclay Conover was born on 23. Sep. 1840 at Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He was the son of Samuel Conover and Ann Maria Barclay.
Senator Simon Barclay Conover was shown in the census on 14. Jul. 1860 as a druggist.
He appeared on the census of 14. Jul. 1860 at with his parents, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey,
; personal property 1,000.00. He served as an acting assistant surgeon bt Sep. 1863 - Jul. 1868. He married Elizabeth Hendrickson Ivins, daughter of Isaac Ivins and Sarah Ann Hendrickson, on 15. Oct. 1868 at Penns Manor, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Senator Simon Barclay Conover was the State Treasurer on 19. Jul. 1870. He and Elizabeth Hendrickson Ivins appeared on the census of 19. Jul. 1870 at Tallahassee, Leon County, New Jersey.
Senator Simon Barclay Conover held the position of of Senator from Florida bt 1873 - 1879.



He was a physician on 23. Jun. 1880. He and Elizabeth Hendrickson Ivins appeared on the census of 23. Jun. 1880 at Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.
Senator Simon Barclay Conover resided at at Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, in 1890.



He died on 19. Apr. 1908 at Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, at age 67. He was buried at Masonic Cemetery, Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Supposed son of Timothy Conover and Mary Wooley Garret Conover (M)
(26. Dec. 1813 - 15. Feb. 1885), #57716
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Supposed son of Timothy Conover and Mary Wooley Garret Conover was also known as Garrett Conover. Supposed son of Timothy Conover and Mary Wooley Garret Conover was born on 26. Dec. 1813 at New Jersey. He was the son of Timothy Conover and Mary Wooley. Supposed son of Timothy Conover and Mary Wooley Garret Conover married Frances Amanda LeCompt in May. 1860 at Montgomery County, Ohio. Supposed son of Timothy Conover and Mary Wooley Garret Conover married Frances Amanda LeCompt on 7. May. 1860 at Montgomery County, Ohio. Supposed son of Timothy Conover and Mary Wooley Garret Conover married Frances Amanda LeCompt on 27. May. 1860 at Montgomery County, Ohio. Supposed son of Timothy Conover and Mary Wooley Garret Conover died on 15. Feb. 1885 at Infirmary, Jefferson Twp., Montgomery County, Ohio, at age 71.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Supposed son James Conover (M)
(c 1804 - ), #3422
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Relationship=2nd cousin 5 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=4th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Supposed son James Conover was also known as James Covenhoven. Supposed son James Conover was born c 1804. He was the son of Levi Cownover and Jane Gilbreath. Supposed son James Conover married Georgianna Beck.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

believed father Albert or Thomas Conover (M)
#363989

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

pos Edward Conover (M)
( - Aug. 1849), #98724
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Relationship=6th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     pos Edward Conover was the son of Peter Conover. Pos Edward Conover died in Aug. 1849.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

pos Peteie Conover (M)
( - Aug. 1849), #98726
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Relationship=6th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     pos Peteie Conover was the son of Peter Conover. Pos Peteie Conover died in Aug. 1849.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

pos Tabitha Conover (F)
( - Aug. 1849), #98725
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Relationship=6th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     pos Tabitha Conover was the daughter of Peter Conover. Pos Tabitha Conover died in Aug. 1849.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

probable father of Richard Samuel Conover (M)
(c 1783 - ), #380891

     probable father of Richard Samuel Conover married probable mother of Richard Lydia (Unknown). Probable father of Richard Samuel Conover was born c 1783 at New Jersey.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

supposed son of Samuel and Atlantic Conover Frank Conover (M)
#179175
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Relationship=8th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     supposed son of Samuel and Atlantic Conover Frank Conover was the son of Samuel Shull Conover and Atlantic Dean Moore.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Frank Conovi (M)
#407930

     Frank Conovi married Palmina Bonacini.

Last Edited=12 Jun 2006

Hugh Conoway (M)
#456330

     Hugh Conoway married Rachel Van Cleave, daughter of Benjamin Samuel Van Cleave and Ruth Munson, on 3. Aug. 1788.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

John Conoway (M)
#308026

     John Conoway married Margaret Crownover, daughter of Hezekiah Crownover and Ruth Chilcote, on 12. May. 1852 at Pickaway County, Ohio.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Barbara Lynn Conquest (F)
#177727
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Relationship=10th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..

     Barbara Lynn Conquest was the daughter of William Josiah Conquest and Marcelina Marguerita Vaillancourt. Barbara Lynn Conquest married James Newtown.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

George Conquest (M)
#177728

     George Conquest married Florence Weir, daughter of William Bruce Weir and Eliza Wenn.

Last Edited=3 Dec 2005

William Josiah Conquest (M)
(1908 - 1960), #177742
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Relationship=9th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..

     William Josiah Conquest was born in 1908. He was the son of George Conquest and Florence Weir. William Josiah Conquest married Marcelina Marguerita Vaillancourt. William Josiah Conquest died in 1960.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Charles Wellington Conrad (M)
(27. Feb. 1878 - ), #452083

     Charles Wellington Conrad was also known as C. Wellington Conrad. Charles Wellington Conrad was born on 27. Feb. 1878 at Pennsylvania. He married Mary Pardoe, daughter of John Pardoe and Delinday R. Glidewell, c 1902. In the census on 20. Apr. 1910 Charles Wellington Conrad was named Charles W. Conrad.
Charles Wellington Conrad was shown in the census on 20. Apr. 1910 as a farmer, working out.
He and Mary Pardoe appeared on the census of 20. Apr. 1910 at Plains Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania,
; 2 children, 1 living.




Charles Wellington Conrad was shown in the census on 7. Jan. 1920 as a shipping clerk, ice cream company.
He and Mary Pardoe appeared on the census of 7. Jan. 1920 at Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Charles Wellington Conrad was shown in the census on 10. Apr. 1930 as the proprietor of a retail cigar store.
He and Mary Pardoe appeared on the census of 10. Apr. 1930 at Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Cora Ellen Conrad (F)
(14. Mar. 1909 - 19. Jan. 1985), #412059
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     Cora Ellen Conrad was born on 14. Mar. 1909 at Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana. She was the daughter of John S. Conrad and Carrie Jane Mills. Cora Ellen Conrad married George Lafayette Myers, son of James Alonzo Myers and Malvina Rosa Gibson, on 7. Nov. 1925 at Leavenworth, Crawford County, Indiana. Cora Ellen Conrad and George Lafayette Myers appeared on the census of 3. Apr. 1930 at Leavenworth, Crawford County, Indiana.
Cora Ellen Conrad died on 19. Jan. 1985 at Washington, Davis County, Indiana, at age 75. She was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Leavenworth, Crawford County, Indiana.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Emma Conrad (F)
#388361

     Emma Conrad married Dale Hamilton Salisbury.

Last Edited=3 Dec 2005

John S. Conrad (M)
#412060

     John S. Conrad married Carrie Jane Mills.

Last Edited=23 Oct 2006

Mary E. Conrad (F)
#397910

     Mary E. Conrad married Jacob Koert Voorheis, son of Jacob Voorheis and Margaret Prince Farrar.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Mildred Ruth Conrad (F)
(28. Aug. 1906 - ), #452361
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Mildred Ruth Conrad was born on 28. Aug. 1906 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Charles Wellington Conrad and Mary Pardoe.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Prudence Conrad (F)
#437400

     Prudence Conrad married Albert Herman Olsen.

Last Edited=23 Jan 2008

Sarah Heller Conrad (F)
#345224

     Sarah Heller Conrad married David Edwin Bunnell. Sarah Heller Conrad was also known as Sallie Heller Conrad.

Last Edited=3 Dec 2005

Sarah Conrad (F)
#3821

     Sarah Conrad married Ralph Quick, son of Cornelius Quick II and Annetje Couwenhoven, on 16. May. 1804 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009