Kathleen Howard Conover was the daughter of Jay Lansing Conover and Clara Jane Appleby.

     Ollie Conover was the daughter of Garret Conover and Mary E. Apgar. Ollie married Peter Young before 1838.

     Peter married Ollie Conover, daughter of Garret Conover and Mary E. Apgar, before 1838.

     Lydia Young was the daughter of Peter Young and Ollie Conover. Lydia married William Barnett in Aug, 1860.

     William married Lydia Young, daughter of Peter Young and Ollie Conover, in Aug, 1860.

      Arilla Samantha Barnett was born circa Jul, 1861 at Indiana. She was the daughter of William Barnett and Lydia Young. Arilla married Samuel Douglas Teeters, son of Samuel S. Teeter and Susannah Castor, on Jan 24, 1886.
     In the census on Jun 1, 1900 Arilla Samantha Barnett was named Mattie Barnett.

      Samuel Douglas Teeters was born circa Apr, 1857 at Wayne, Hamilton County, Indiana. He was the son of Samuel S. Teeter and Susannah Castor. Samuel married Arilla Samantha Barnett, daughter of William Barnett and Lydia Young, on Jan 24, 1886. Samuel Douglas Teeters died in 1931 at Hamilton County, Indiana.

      Esther Gladys Teeters was born on May 21, 1894. She was the daughter of Samuel Douglas Teeters and Arilla Samantha Barnett. Esther married Walter Hamilton Huntzinger on Jun 3, 1928. Esther Gladys Teeters died on Aug 9, 1989 at age 95.

     Walter married Esther Gladys Teeters, daughter of Samuel Douglas Teeters and Arilla Samantha Barnett, on Jun 3, 1928.

      Sarah Matilda Holmes was born on Jan 27, 1862 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Asher H. Holmes and Margaret Schenck. Sarah married Ferdinand Vreeland, son of George Vreeland and Cathalina Newkirk, on Sep 7, 1882.
     Sarah Matilda Holmes was also known as Sadie M. Holmes.

      Ferdinand Vreeland was born on Mar 14, 1856. He was the son of George Vreeland and Cathalina Newkirk. Ferdinand married Sarah Matilda Holmes, daughter of Asher H. Holmes and Margaret Schenck, on Sep 7, 1882. Ferdinand Vreeland died in 1940 at Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Ferdinand was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

      Viola Holmes Vreeland was born circa 1884 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Ferdinand Vreeland and Sarah Matilda Holmes. Viola married Thomas Jardine on Mar 30, 1910. Viola Holmes Vreeland died in 1963.

      Thomas Jardine was born on Mar 20, 1876 at New York. Thomas married Viola Holmes Vreeland, daughter of Ferdinand Vreeland and Sarah Matilda Holmes, on Mar 30, 1910. Thomas Jardine died circa Dec 2, 1948 at New York.
     

      Doris Vreeland Jardine was born circa 1912 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Thomas Jardine and Viola Holmes Vreeland. Doris married Kenneth Main Jones on Jul 3, 1937.

     Kenneth married Doris Vreeland Jardine, daughter of Thomas Jardine and Viola Holmes Vreeland, on Jul 3, 1937.

      Olive Elizabeth Hammell was born on May 16, 1891. She was the daughter of Charles Pitman Hammell and Elnora Marley Reed. Olive married David W. Timberlake on Jun 28, 1946. Olive Elizabeth Hammell died on Apr 4, 1984 at age 92.

     David married Olive Elizabeth Hammell, daughter of Charles Pitman Hammell and Elnora Marley Reed, on Jun 28, 1946.

      Willis Lewis Conover was born in Mar, 1870 at New Jersey. He was the son of Daniel H. Conover and Leah Ann Adams. Willis married Margaret Somers, daughter of Harris Somers and Judith Doughty, circa 1890.
     Willis Lewis Conover was also known as Willis R. Conover.

      Margaret Somers was born in Sep, 1874 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Harris Somers and Judith Doughty. Margaret married Willis Lewis Conover, son of Daniel H. Conover and Leah Ann Adams, circa 1890.

      Raymond Willis Conover was born on Jun 4, 1891 at Oceanville, Atlantic County, New Jersey. He was the son of Willis Lewis Conover and Margaret Somers. Raymond married Mildred Neff on Feb 16, 1918.
     

      Mildred Neff was born circa 1902 at New Jersey. Mildred married Raymond Willis Conover, son of Willis Lewis Conover and Margaret Somers, on Feb 16, 1918.

      Virginia Conover was born circa Sep, 1918 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Raymond Willis Conover and Mildred Neff. Virginia married Clifford Longstreet Emmons, son of Walter Emmons and Elsie (Unknown), on Jun 8, 1946.

      Clifford Longstreet Emmons was born on Jun 7, 1918 at Pemberton, Burlington County, New Jersey. He was the son of Walter Emmons and Elsie (Unknown). Clifford married Virginia Conover, daughter of Raymond Willis Conover and Mildred Neff, on Jun 8, 1946. Clifford Longstreet Emmons died on Jan 29, 2003 at Virtua-Memorial Hospital, Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey, at age 84.

      Lydia Van Cleaf was born on Dec 23, 1786. She was the daughter of Rev. Johannes Van Cleaf and Nelly Schenck. Lydia Van Cleaf was baptized on Mar 11, 1787. Lydia married John Lane, son of Matthew Lane and Catrina Smock, on Nov 15, 1809. Lydia Van Cleaf died on May 4, 1867 at Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey, at age 80. Lydia was buried at Bound Brook Presbyterian Chruch Cemetery, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey.

     Sarah Smock Lane was the daughter of John Lane and Lydia Van Cleaf. Sarah married George Isaac Boice on Jan 18, 1849.

     George married Sarah Smock Lane, daughter of John Lane and Lydia Van Cleaf, on Jan 18, 1849.

     William Lane Boice was the son of George Isaac Boice and Sarah Smock Lane. William married Jennie Rousier on Sep 6, 1876.

     Jennie married William Lane Boice, son of George Isaac Boice and Sarah Smock Lane, on Sep 6, 1876.

     William Lane Boice Jr. was the son of William Lane Boice and Jennie Rousier. William married Anna M. Currier on Oct 24, 1917.

     Anna married William Lane Boice Jr., son of William Lane Boice and Jennie Rousier, on Oct 24, 1917.

      Margaret Camp was born circa 1808. Margaret married Enoch Conover, son of Isaiah Covenover and Sara Dusenberry, on Apr 15, 1827 at Gloucester County, New Jersey.

      Hester Ann Conover was born circa 1828 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Enoch Conover and Margaret Camp. Hester married Jonas Somers, son of Isaac Somers and Debra Blackman, on Sep 28, 1845 at Methodist Episcopal Church, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Hester Ann Conover died on Feb 14, 1855 at Oceanville, Atlantic County, New Jersey.
     She was also known as Ester Ann Conover.

      Jonas Somers was born circa 1825 at Galloway Twp., Atlantic County, New Jersey. He was the son of Isaac Somers and Debra Blackman. Jonas married Hester Ann Conover, daughter of Enoch Conover and Margaret Camp, on Sep 28, 1845 at Methodist Episcopal Church, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Jonas married Alice Strickland. Jonas Somers died on Aug 18, 1864 at Mower Military Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died of Diarrhoea.
     He was also known as James Somers. He began military service on Jan 4, 1864; enlisted in Co E, 10th New Jersey Infantry Regiment.

      Elmer Somers was born on Apr 23, 1850 at Oceanville, Atlantic County, New Jersey. He was the son of Jonas Somers and Hester Ann Conover. Elmer married Louisa Whitall Fletcher, daughter of David Fletcher and Mary Jane Taggert, on Sep 18, 1869. Elmer Somers died on Apr 25, 1929 at Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey, at age 79. Elmer was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey.

      Louisa Whitall Fletcher was born on Nov 4, 1851 at Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of David Fletcher and Mary Jane Taggert. Louisa married Elmer Somers, son of Jonas Somers and Hester Ann Conover, on Sep 18, 1869. Louisa Whitall Fletcher died on Dec 18, 1923 at Bridgeton Hospital, Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey, at age 72. Louisa was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey.

      David Fletcher Somers was born on Jun 18, 1881 at Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey. He was the son of Elmer Somers and Louisa Whitall Fletcher. David married Amy Elizabeth Wolfe in 1900.
     In the census on Apr 18, 1910 David Fletcher Somers was named Fletcher D. Somers.

      Amy Elizabeth Wolfe was born on Feb 14, 1880. Amy married David Fletcher Somers, son of Elmer Somers and Louisa Whitall Fletcher, in 1900.

      Maraetta Somers was born circa 1901 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of David Fletcher Somers and Amy Elizabeth Wolfe. Maraetta married Allen L. Lamb on Jun 23, 1923.

     Allen married Maraetta Somers, daughter of David Fletcher Somers and Amy Elizabeth Wolfe, on Jun 23, 1923.

     Mary married Joseph Henry Preston, son of Benjamin Conover Preston and Hannah Matilda Reid, on Jul 24, 1905.

     Vincent Miller Preston Sr. was the son of Joseph Henry Preston and Mary Francis Miller. Vincent married Mabel Perryman on Aug 25, 1934.

     Mabel married Vincent Miller Preston Sr., son of Joseph Henry Preston and Mary Francis Miller, on Aug 25, 1934.

     Lawrence Lafayette Plue was the son of Lafayette Plue and Marry Ellen Conover. Lawrence married Bessie Moore on Jun 10, 1906.

     Bessie married Lawrence Lafayette Plue, son of Lafayette Plue and Marry Ellen Conover, on Jun 10, 1906.

     Mary La Plue was the daughter of Lawrence Lafayette Plue and Bessie Moore. Mary married Edward Newell Fultz, son of John David Fultz and Josephine Yates Newell, on Aug 4, 1939.

      Edward Newell Fultz was born on Jan 10, 1904 at Newellton, Tensas Parish, Louisiana. He was the son of John David Fultz and Josephine Yates Newell. Edward Newell Fultz was baptized on Nov 4, 1904 at parent home Cypress Plantation; by the Rev. Francis O. H. Boberg. Edward married Mary La Plue, daughter of Lawrence Lafayette Plue and Bessie Moore, on Aug 4, 1939. Edward Newell Fultz died on Feb 1, 1974 at Newellton, Tensas Parish, Louisiana, at age 70. Edward was buried at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.

     George Delbert Conover was the son of George Marvin Conover and Mary Catherine Reed. George married Iva Landis on Dec 25, 1494.

     Iva married George Delbert Conover, son of George Marvin Conover and Mary Catherine Reed, on Dec 25, 1494.

      Nancy Bauder was born circa 1811 at New York. Nancy married David Conover, son of William A. Covenhoven and Hope Oliphant, before 1841; 2nd marriage David.

      Seely Covenhoven was born on Feb 20, 1841 at Lauren, Jefferson County, New York. He was the son of David Conover and Nancy Bauder. Seely married Sarah Elizabeth Wands Davis, daughter of Hosea Davis and Phoebe Wands, on Aug 16, 1871 at Charleston, Montgomery County, New York. Seely Covenhoven died on Aug 15, 1923 at Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, at age 82.
     He was also known as Seely Conover. He was also known as Seeley Conover. He began military service on Aug 7, 1862. He enlisted in Co. B, 115th New York Infantry Regiment Aug. 11, 1862
POW at Harpers Ferry, VA Sep 15 1862
Paroled on Sep 16 1862 at Harpers Ferry, Va
Promoted to full Corporal Oct. 11 1862
POW Aug 16, 1864 Deep Bottom Run, VA
Wounded on Aug 16 1864 Deep Bottom Run, VA
Exchanged on November 25 1864
Returned om March 14 1865.      He ended military service on Jun 17, 1865 at Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina; Co. B, 115th New York Infantry Regiment.











Aug. 4, 1990

Seely Conover's life was a life well spent

A BIT OF REMINISCING,
By GEORGE LAZAROU

It was a writer of the days gone by, Alexandre C. A. Bisson, who said that "our life is like some vast lake that is slowly filling with the stream of our years. As the waters creep surely upward, the landmarks of the past are one by one submerged. But there shall always be memory to lift its head above the tide until the lake is overflowing."

So of this we can be sure: We cannot separate ourselves from our past. And at times, it behooves as to delve into it - even the distant past - in order to catch glimpses of our glorious heritage. For our entire Mohawk Valley is richly imbued with the innovations of our industrial pioneers, the brave and struggling efforts of our early immigrants, the ventures of our striving merchants, the shining dedications of our educators and leaders, as well as the accomplishments of a long procession of athletes and entertainers - all part of our illustrious past.

And stemming from this nostalgic cluster was Seely Conover, who, after serving his country with gallantry during the Civil War, came back to teach school for eight years; worked diligently as a highly respected merchant for more than 40 years; skillfully, guided the educational forces as the county's school commissioner for three years; became a trustee of the Amsterdam Savings Bank; worked conscientiously as a member of the Board of Education for eight years; served first as an alderman, then a supervisor of his ward; served twice as our city's mayor and then became very much involved in fraternal and church affairs. And yet, somehow, he found time to become attuned to the wonders of nature, walk with both the young and the old to point out such things as the fossils in the rocks, the majestic beauty of our trees, the importance of our animals and the alluring aspects of the flowers that abounded along the wayside, much to the delight of all.

Seely was Born at Shuffty's Corners, Town of Leray, Jefferson County, in 1841, and at an early age moved to the Town of Charleston, where he was raised on a busy farm. But it was in this rustic atmosphere that he was to learn the value of hard work and the necessity of disciplining both body and mind, and to learn to appreciate all forms of life.

Attending the Whitestown Seminary and alternating his studies with teaching in the ungraded schools of the county, it was while living in Ames during the summer of 1862 that Seely was to make a decision to take part in the Civil War by enlisting in Company B of the 115th New York Volunteers, known then as the "Iron Hearted Regiment." And it was shortly after his brother Frank was killed in action that Seely was to receive his serious bullet wound, but to survive only because of the toughness of his physique and his strong will to live.

Upon his discharge in 1865, Seely returned to Montgomery County to resume his teaching, marry Sarah Davis in 1871 and win the election to serve as school commissioner for a term of three years, at which time he was highly responsible for Montgomery County being the first in the state to demand definite requirements from its rural teachers and thus pioneer higher standards - to the benefit of the students.

Moving to Amsterdam in 1879, Seely taught for a short time at the Amsterdam Academy and then decided to go into business for himself. He bought a bookstore, which was then located on the north side of East Main Street, near what was then called McClumpha Corner, and for about six months, it was known as the Conover & Kline. At the beginning, it was like a general store, selling not only books and stationery, but musical instruments, wallpaper, paint and bicycles. It was later to become the book headquarters for all the school children.

And when Robert P. Orr became Mr. Conover's partner, the business was known for seven years as Conover & Orr. Then in 1903, John E. MacNeil was to become Seely's partner. making the firm the Seely Conover Company. When MacNeil the firm in 1918, Seely then continued with his son Kenneth. It was finally left to Kenneth, who worked with his son Robert until 1972, and Robert until his retirement in 1986 giving it a family tenure of 107 years.

But while all this was going on, Seely was also politically involved, being elected to serve the 6th Ward as its alderman during 1902-03; supervisor of the same ward during 1906-07 (also serving as chairman of its board during the first year); being elected to serve as mayor during 1910-l1 and again winning the nomination for the Republican party to serve as mayor during the years of 1918
and 1919.

When Seely died in 1923 at the age of 82, Christopher J. Heffernan, who served as Seely's corporate counsel and later became justice of the Supreme Court, wrote as part of his tribute:

" In judging him and his deeds it is necessary that charity should hold the scales. There is no incident in his career which must be concealed or for which one must apologize. He has left behind him the richest legacy that man can bequeath - the memory of unselfish acts, of countless loving deeds, an unsullied name and the record of a life well spent."

His grandson, Robert Conover, submits two pictures, the first a portrait of his grandfather Seely, and the second a picture of the early store.

      Sarah Elizabeth Wands Davis was born circa 1850 at New York. She was the daughter of Hosea Davis and Phoebe Wands. Sarah married Seely Covenhoven, son of David Conover and Nancy Bauder, on Aug 16, 1871 at Charleston, Montgomery County, New York. Sarah Elizabeth Wands Davis died in 1925.

      Donald Davis Conover was born on Jun 23, 1872 at Charleston, Montgomery County, New York. He was the son of Seely Covenhoven and Sarah Elizabeth Wands Davis. Donald married Anna Loucks, daughter of Charles G. Loucks and Sarah Francis Failing, on Jun 23, 1896 at Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York. Donald Davis Conover died on Dec 29, 1960 at New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, at age 88.

      Anna Loucks was born on Feb 22, 1870 at Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York. She was the daughter of Charles G. Loucks and Sarah Francis Failing. Anna married Donald Davis Conover, son of Seely Covenhoven and Sarah Elizabeth Wands Davis, on Jun 23, 1896 at Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York. Anna Loucks died in 1938 at New York.

      Capt. Wolfert Donald Conover was born on Apr 18, 1898 at Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York. He was the son of Donald Davis Conover and Anna Loucks. Wolfert married Katherine Eloise Anibal, daughter of Robert Sweet Anibal and Amelia Karg, on Nov 12, 1924 at Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York. Capt. Wolfert Donald Conover and Katherine Eloise Anibal were divorced in 1930. Wolfert married Mary Agnes Eastwood, daughter of Ambrose Michael Eastwood and Sabina Connolly, on Dec 4, 1933 at Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont. Capt. Wolfert Donald Conover died on Aug 18, 1975 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at age 77.
     He began military service in 1918. 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. He ended military service on Oct 31, 1955.

      Katherine Eloise Anibal was born on Nov 17, 1905 at Gloversville, Fulton County, New York. She was the daughter of Robert Sweet Anibal and Amelia Karg. Katherine married Capt. Wolfert Donald Conover, son of Donald Davis Conover and Anna Loucks, on Nov 12, 1924 at Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York. Katherine Eloise Anibal and Capt. Wolfert Donald Conover were divorced in 1930. Katherine Eloise Anibal died on Aug 8, 1982 at Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 76.

      Wolfert C. Conover was born on May 10, 1925 at Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York. He was the son of Capt. Wolfert Donald Conover and Katherine Eloise Anibal. Wolfert married Katherine Eloise Suter on Mar 22, 1944. Wolfert C. Conover and Katherine Eloise Suter were divorced in 1970. Wolfert married Virginia Esabel Smith in 1991.
     Wolfert C. Conover was also known as Wolfert Donald Conover Jr.

      Samuel Shull Conover was born on May 23, 1853 at Pilesgrove Twp., Salem County, New Jersey; 1900 census has May 1853. He was the son of Elisha Conover and Elizabeth Van Meter. Samuel married Atlantic Dean Moore, daughter of Thomas B. Moore and Phoebe Ann Rice, on Dec 29, 1880 at Harrisonville, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Samuel Shull Conover died on Jan 27, 1937 at Swedesboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey, at age 83.
     

SAMUEL SHULL CONOVER—Interested in the business, financial and agricultural prosperity of Swedesboro, New Jersey, Samuel Shull Conover, one of the seven children of Elisha and Eliza (Van Meter) Conover, was born May 23, 18.53, in Pilesgrove Township, Salem County, New Jersey. In early life his father was a school teacher, and subsequently engaged in farming, in which capacity he continued until his retirement The Conover family originated in Holland many generations ago, and the sterling qualities for which the people of that country are noted are to be found in those bearing the name today. 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, was born June 1, 1813, in the latter State, and followed the pursuit of agriculture from the 'brae 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. He attained the ripe age of eighty-four years, and his widow survived him five years, dying in March, 1902, at the age of eighty years. She was the daughter of James Van Meter, of one of the old respected families of New Jersey of Dutch extraction.

The sons and daughters of Elisha and Eliza (Van Meter) Conover lived lives schooled in the precepts and practice of their parents, both of whom were staunch Christians. A brief mention of these brothers and sisters is here given: L Louisa, the wife of Charles Inlurff, of Harrisonville, Gloucester County. 2. Howard John, a clergyman in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was born on a farm • three miles east of Woodstown, New Jersey, November 22, 1850, and received his education at Pennington Seminary and Dickinson Co'lege. He then entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1874, and was retired in 1915, after thirty-six years of effective service, and five years in a supernumerary relation. He died at Elmer, New Jersey, June 29, 1922. Reared in a family of strong Methodist traditions, the elder Mr. Conover having imbued all his sons and daughters with the precepts of a Christian life, it was but natural that the Rev. Conover, with his spiritual outlook on life, should have expressed the family tradition. He maintained the highest ideals of the Christian rainistr,r; in his opinion, a Methodist pastorate in the humblest community was a responsibility and an exalted position such as could be filled only through constant reliance upon divine guidance. To represent the Church of Christ was, to his mind, the highest plane of human endeavor. He was a lifelong student of the Greek New Testament and of Christian philosophy, and gave considerable attention to the important subject of hymnology, several of his hymns having been published. He was a member of the Hymn Writers' and Composers' Society of New York City. 3. Samuel Shull, of whom further. 4. Dr. James D., physician and surgeon of Elmer, New Jersey. He was nom July 12, 1855, in the house on • the home farm, Salem County, New Jersey, in which his father bad been born more than two score years previously. The advantages of a liberal education fell to Dr. Conover, his later 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 medicine, and in 1880 was graduated from the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio. Subsequently, he returned to this, his native State, and engaged in the practice of his chosen profession for two years, after which he went West. There he remained for a time, gaining the experience which he required in his work and at the same time benefiting himself by meeting with the varied classes of people found in different communities and having his mind broadened and strengthened by association with nature in all her phases. Returning home in September, 1897, he established himself in practice in Elmer, Salem County, New Jersey, where he built up a large and lucrative practice. When in the West he served for some time' identified with the Knights of Pythias, and belongs to the local order of the Masonic lodge. From childhood inoculated with the principles of the Methodist creed, he early became a member of the church, and is now acting in the capacity of trustee. Dr. Conover married, November 26, 1895, Alice W. Sniffen, a daughter of Nathaniel Sniffen, of New York. She is a highly educated woman, very popular in church and social circles, as is also her husband. S. Anna, the wife of C. C. Avis, of Richwood, New Jersey. She died February 10, 1922. 6. Elisha, professor of Latin and Greek at Delaware University, Newark, Delaware. 7. Matilda, born in 1863, the wife of Edward R. Barton.

Samuel Shull Conover spent his early life in the homestead farm until be was six years of age, when his parents removed to Harrisormille, and there he lived for the subsequent sixty-four years. He received his education in the public schools of Earrisonville, then studied at Pennington Seminary. He was engaged for the greater part of his lifetime as a general farmer, growing many varieties of grain, and building up an enviable reputation as a dairy stockman. He remained on the homestead farm as a tenant until his father gave up agricultural pursuits, and then purchased a small holding and there resided until he removed to Swedesboro, in the affairs of which he played so conspicuous a role. He is a member of the State Grange, and as a staunch Methodist has served as a faithful member of the official board for the last forty years. Because of his frugality and ability to derive the most value front his land holdings, which he gradually extended, he soon became a power in the economic life of the community of which he was an honored member. In 1897, in recognition of his financial abilities, he was elected a director of the Swedesboro National Bank, and in 1921, two years before his removal to Swedesboro, he was made president of the banking institution. Governor Fort appointed him one of the State stock commissioners and he served in that official capacity until 1916, when the board was dissolved by action of the State Legislature. In politics he is Republican, and for twenty-two years he served his home township as collector, thereafter resigning the post. Mr. Conover has lived a life that may well be emulated. His children, all of whom have served church and State, regard their parent as an inspiration in their lives and careers. Samuel Shull Conover married, December 28, 1880, Atlantic Moore, the daughter of Thomas B. and Salem Phoebe Ann ;Rice) Moore, and they are the parents of the following children: 1. Howard Franklin, born October 1, 2882; died March 26, 1883. 2. Elbert M., born May 31, 1885; married Ethel Holderaft, and they are the parents of two children: Paul, 9 years of age (1923)'; and Theodore, 21 months (1923). 3. Ellen, born March 23, 1888, who married Amos Kirby, and they are the parents of two children: Marjorie, aged 7, and Burton, 4 years old (1923). 4. Milton, born August 16, 1890, and now professor of government at the New York University. He rendered conspicuous service during the period of American participation in the World War. He enlisted as a private June 11, 1917, in Company I. 3d Infantry, National Guard of New Jersey, comprising the 29th Division of the Guard. His first service was at Camp Edge, Sea Girt, New Jersey, and then at Camp McClellan, Anniston, Alabama. While at the latter place he was a member of the 3d Officers' Training Camp, and on June 1, 1918, following the completion of his training period, he was conunissioned second lieutenant of the Infantry National Guard. He sailed for France with the replacement contingent July 17th, arriving at St. Nazaire on July 31st, whereupon he served with the 41st and 42d divisions of the infantry. He participated in the Argonne drive near Verdun in September, 1918, and served as convoy officer from October, 1918, to March, 1919. He was then international courier to the American Commission to negotiate peace, traveling from Paris to Finland, Turkey and Asia Minor. He was honorably discharged at Hoboken, New Jersey, September 27, 1919, having concluded a period of varied service for the government of the United States. 5. Annabel, born October 4. 1894, and living today in Brooklyn, New York. She began her professional career as a teacher in the high school at Sherburne, New York, and is today director of religious education in the school connected with the St James' Methodist Episcopal Church in Brooklyn, thus carrying on the tradition of service to the Methodist Episcopal Church taught by her forbears.

      Atlantic Dean Moore was born on Dec 29, 1856 at Pittsgrove, Salem County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Thomas B. Moore and Phoebe Ann Rice. Atlantic married Samuel Shull Conover, son of Elisha Conover and Elizabeth Van Meter, on Dec 29, 1880 at Harrisonville, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Atlantic Dean Moore died on Jan 24, 1950 at Mullica Hill, Gloucester County, New Jersey, at age 93.
     She was also known as Attie Moore.

      James Milton Conover was born on Aug 16, 1890 at New Jersey. He was the son of Samuel Shull Conover and Atlantic Dean Moore. James Milton Conover died in May, 1972 at Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, at age 81.
     He was also known as Milton Conover. In the census on Apr 25, 1910 James Milton Conover was named Milton Conover.

     Ella married William I. Conover, son of Capt. John Woodhull Conover and Mary Schenck, in 1879.

     John W. Conover was the son of William I. Conover and Ella Rue. John married Isabelle Eaton on Nov 28, 1917.

     Isabelle married John W. Conover, son of William I. Conover and Ella Rue, on Nov 28, 1917.

     John Garrett Conover was the son of George Marvin Conover and Mary Catherine Reed. John married Ruthe A. Gaskell on Jun 21, 1940.

     Ruthe married John Garrett Conover, son of George Marvin Conover and Mary Catherine Reed, on Jun 21, 1940.

     George W. Cocheu was the son of Theodore Cocheu and Catherine Elizabeth Benson. George married Emma Fend Gageby on Nov 12, 1904.

     Emma married George W. Cocheu, son of Theodore Cocheu and Catherine Elizabeth Benson, on Nov 12, 1904.

     Albert Disston McFall was the son of Walter McFall and Nellie Caroline Bullock. Albert married Helen S. Shriver on Sep 25, 1936.

     Helen married Albert Disston McFall, son of Walter McFall and Nellie Caroline Bullock, on Sep 25, 1936.

      Peter George Kouwenhoven was born on Nov 17, 1849. He was the son of George William Kouwenhoven and Ann Bergen. Peter married Maria Ann Vanderveer, daughter of Abraham Vanderveer, on Oct 29, 1873 at Dutch Reformed Church, Flatlands, Kings County, New York. Peter George Kouwenhoven died on Jan 11, 1890 at Flatlands, Kings County, New York, at age 40.

     Maria Ann Vanderveer was the daughter of Abraham Vanderveer. Maria married Peter George Kouwenhoven, son of George William Kouwenhoven and Ann Bergen, on Oct 29, 1873 at Dutch Reformed Church, Flatlands, Kings County, New York. Maria Ann Vanderveer died on Jul 10, 1907.

      George K. Kouwenhoven was born on Mar 7, 1878 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He was the son of Peter George Kouwenhoven and Maria Ann Vanderveer. George married Ida Suydam Vanderveer on Sep 12, 1920.
     

     Ida married George K. Kouwenhoven, son of Peter George Kouwenhoven and Maria Ann Vanderveer, on Sep 12, 1920.

     Dorothy Kouwenhoven was the daughter of George K. Kouwenhoven and Ida Suydam Vanderveer.

      Elizabeth Holcombe Conover was born on May 3, 1825. She was the daughter of Theodorus Conover and Rachel Webb. Elizabeth married Richard Lott Ridgway, son of Barzillai Ridgway and Rachel Murrell, on Nov 19, 1843. Elizabeth Holcombe Conover died on Dec 2, 1897 at Gloucester County, New Jersey, at age 72.

      Richard Lott Ridgway was born on Jan 16, 1804. He was the son of Barzillai Ridgway and Rachel Murrell. Richard married Mary Ann Conover, daughter of Theodorus Conover and Rachel Webb, on Jun 15, 1833. Richard married Elizabeth Holcombe Conover, daughter of Theodorus Conover and Rachel Webb, on Nov 19, 1843. Richard Lott Ridgway died on Jan 9, 1885 at age 80.

      Henry Augustus Ridgeway was born on Sep 20, 1844 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Richard Lott Ridgway and Elizabeth Holcombe Conover. Henry married Mary Matilda Burtis, daughter of Daniel Tilton Burtis and Elizabeth Ann Vanderveer, in Dec, 1865. Henry Augustus Ridgeway died on Nov 20, 1935 at age 91.

      Mary Matilda Burtis was born on Nov 26, 1843. She was the daughter of Daniel Tilton Burtis and Elizabeth Ann Vanderveer. Mary married Henry Augustus Ridgeway, son of Richard Lott Ridgway and Elizabeth Holcombe Conover, in Dec, 1865. Mary Matilda Burtis died on Feb 8, 1919 at age 75.

      Helen Ridgeway was born on Aug 27, 1886. She was the daughter of Henry Augustus Ridgeway and Mary Matilda Burtis. Helen married Clarence Augustus Dawley, son of Stephen Alonzo Dawley and Frances Emma Horton, on Oct 10, 1907. Helen Ridgeway died on May 27, 1975 at age 88.

      Clarence Augustus Dawley was born on Dec 23, 1879. He was the son of Stephen Alonzo Dawley and Frances Emma Horton. Clarence married Helen Ridgeway, daughter of Henry Augustus Ridgeway and Mary Matilda Burtis, on Oct 10, 1907. Clarence Augustus Dawley died on Apr 26, 1960 at age 80.

      Parnilia Callaway Conover was born on Oct 19, 1860 at Kentucky. She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Conover and Susannah Bryant. Parnilia married Samuel Hunt Murrell, son of Anderson Murrell and Lavinia Naylor, on Apr 7, 1881. Parnilia Callaway Conover died on Feb 22, 1933 at age 72.
     She was also known as Permilah Conover. She was also known as Permila Caroline Conover. She was also known as Pamelia Conover.

      Samuel Hunt Murrell was born on Jan 3, 1859 at Kentucky. He was the son of Anderson Murrell and Lavinia Naylor. Samuel married Parnilia Callaway Conover, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Conover and Susannah Bryant, on Apr 7, 1881. Samuel Hunt Murrell died on Jan 8, 1925 at Adair County, Kentucky, at age 66.

      Nathan Murrell was born circa Nov, 1886 at Kentucky. He was the son of Samuel Hunt Murrell and Parnilia Callaway Conover. Nathan married Ruby Estelle Connet on Feb 12, 1909.

     Ruby married Nathan Murrell, son of Samuel Hunt Murrell and Parnilia Callaway Conover, on Feb 12, 1909.

     Eva Murrell Murrell was the daughter of Nathan Murrell and Ruby Estelle Connet. Eva married Ralph W. Harmison on Oct 24, 1931.

     Ralph married Eva Murrell Murrell, daughter of Nathan Murrell and Ruby Estelle Connet, on Oct 24, 1931.

      Thomas Rodney Gerrish was born. Thomas married Margaret Livergood, daughter of Elmer Martin Livergood and Norma Jean Hanley.

      Margaret Livergood was born. She was the daughter of Elmer Martin Livergood and Norma Jean Hanley. Margaret married Thomas Rodney Gerrish.

      Thomas John Gerrish was born. He was the son of Thomas Rodney Gerrish and Margaret Livergood.

      Jason Matthew Gerrish was born. He was the son of Thomas Rodney Gerrish and Margaret Livergood.

      Elmer Martin Livergood was born on Dec 25, 1922 at Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. He was the son of Orville Paul Livergood and Myrtle Kathryn Dyer. Elmer married Norma Jean Hanley on Jan 24, 1948 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Elmer Martin Livergood died on Jul 4, 1995 at Miami, Dade County, Florida, at age 72.

      Norma Jean Hanley was born on Mar 24, 1927 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Norma married Elmer Martin Livergood, son of Orville Paul Livergood and Myrtle Kathryn Dyer, on Jan 24, 1948 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Norma Jean Hanley died on Mar 22, 1983 at Coral Gables, Dade County, Florida, at age 55.

      Kathryn Livergood was born. She was the daughter of Elmer Martin Livergood and Norma Jean Hanley. Kathryn married Leonard Postupack.

      Patricia Livergood was born on Oct 17, 1949 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Elmer Martin Livergood and Norma Jean Hanley. Patricia Livergood died on Jun 20, 1993 at Miami, Dade County, Florida, at age 43.

      Susan Livergood was born. She was the daughter of Elmer Martin Livergood and Norma Jean Hanley. Susan married Conrad John Gerrish.

      John Mark Livergood was born. He was the son of Elmer Martin Livergood and Norma Jean Hanley. John married Jeanne Marie Buckland.

      Amy Livergood was born. She was the daughter of Elmer Martin Livergood and Norma Jean Hanley. Amy married Keith Jay Donner.

      Elizabeth Livergood was born. She was the daughter of Elmer Martin Livergood and Norma Jean Hanley. Elizabeth married Kevin Patrick Rowland.

      Leonard Scott Postupack was born. He was the son of Leonard Postupack and Kathryn Livergood.