Sarah Hoover
March 1, 1900
The (Muncie, Indiana) Star
Delaware County's Oldest Woman Dead Mrs. Sarah Hoover, Aged 95 Years, Died in Riverside Wednesday Morning Mrs. Sarah Hoover, 95, Delaware County's oldest resident, died at 4 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Snyder, in Riverside. Many of Mrs. Hoover's relatives claim that she was Indiana's oldest resident and this fact has never been disputed. She was born in Western Pennsylvania in 1805. After her marriage to John Hoover she came to Ohio and l are able ater to Indiana. In 1846, 54 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Hoover came to Delaware County and purchased a fine farm near Mount Tabor. Here they lived continuously until Mr. Hoover's death, 10 years ago. Mrs Hoover resided on the farm until several years ago, when she went to live with her son, Clark Hoover, of Alexandria. For the last year she has resided with her daughter. Mrs. Hoover was probably the oldest Methodist in the United States at the time of her death. But when a mere child she affiliated herself with this denomination and was an active worker until less than a year ago. She was well known for many acts of charity and kindness. Mrs. Hoover possessed a wonderful vitality and until a few weeks before her death she assisted her daughter in many of her household duties. Mrs. Hoover is survived by two children, Mrs. W. H. Snyder and Clark Hoover. She is the last surviving member of a large family of children, who were noted for their longevity. The funeral services will be held Friday and mount Tabor church, of which the deceased was a prominent member. The court attached will leave the residence at 12 o'clock and proceed at once to the church. Interment will be made Mount Tabor Cemetery.