David J. Hoover, farmer, sec. 8; P. O., Milton; was born in White Co., Ill., in 1829; is the eldest son of John and Cynthia (Patton) Hoover, who settled in White Co. In 1825, and in this township in 1830, where they both died. The subject of this sketch was married in 1859 to Miss Amanda F. Smithers, a native of this State. To them have been born 7 children, all of whom are living: Edgar W., Willie H., Cordelia, Minnie V., Orphy O., Ina E. and Arty E. He settled on his present estate in 1862, consisting of 404 acres; the eastern section, 200 acres, is valued at $60 per acre; the remainder at $40. Mr. H. has been School director for the past 6 years, and numbers among the early settlers. Without the opportunities of educational advantages his devotion to his profession has placed him among the independent farmers of this county.

Source: History of Pike County by Charles M. Chapman 1880