Charles H. W. Conover was also known as Charles Henry Conover. Charles H. W. Conover was born on 31. Jul. 1840 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of
William Ebenezer Conover and
Charlette Baker. Charles H. W. Conover married
Cordelia Vaughn, daughter of
Samuel Vaughn, on 13. Nov. 1865. Charles H. W. Conover was shown in the census on 1. Jun. 1880 as a manufacturer, planning mill.
Charles H. W. Conover and
Cordelia Vaughn appeared on the census of 1. Jun. 1880 at Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Charles H. W. Conover was shown in the census on 11. Jun. 1900 as a foreman in a planning mill.
Charles H. W. Conover and
Cordelia Vaughn appeared on the census of 11. Jun. 1900 at Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; 4 children, 3 living. Charles H. W. Conover was shown in the census on 24. Apr. 1910 as an inspector, city side walks.
Charles H. W. Conover and
Cordelia Vaughn appeared on the census of 24. Apr. 1910 at Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; 4 children, 3 living.
Charles H. W. Conover and
Cordelia Vaughn appeared on the census of 2. Jan. 1920 at Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.
Charles H. W. Conover and
Cordelia Vaughn appeared on the census of 3. Apr. 1930 at Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; real estate value 11,000.00. Charles H. W. Conover died in Feb. 1931 at Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, at age 90.
CHARLES H.W. CONOVER. The gentleman whose name is above has been connected with the firm of BEARDSLEE, GILLIES & Co., prominent lumber dealers and manufacturers of sash and doors, for the past twenty-four years. Mr. CONOVER was born in Freehold, Monmouth County, N.J., July 31, 1840. He is a son of William E. and Charlotte (BAKER) CONOVER, the former being one of the oldest residents of that historic town. Our subject's great-grandfather, Lewis COVENHOVEN, lived within a few miles of his grandson's birthplace and served in the War of the Revolution. His son, Ebenezer, changed his name too CONOVER and remained in that locality as a farmer. The father of our subject was also a farmer and died August 24, 1891, at the age of seventy-six years. During his life he held many positions of trust and was on the township committee many years. He reared a family of nine children too maturity and of these our subject was the only one away from home. The mother died some years ago.
Charles CONOVER received his education in his native town. In October, 1861, he enlisted in the regular engineer corps of the army, and served in that capacity for one year. After being discharged for disability he went too New York City and was their engaged as clerk in a ship-yard. From their he went too Ontario and engaged in the oil business for one and a half years, being Superintendent of an Eastern oil company. Coming too Michigan and settling in Flint in 1866, he entered the employ of the firm of which he one year later became a member. Of the workings of this business house we refer the reader too the sketch of Mr. GILLIES in another portion of this volume.
Mr. CONOVER has been a member of the School Board for three years and Treasurer of said Board for two years of the three. He has never given much time or attention too politics, but is a believer in the policy of the Republican party.
Our subject was married too Miss Cordelia VAUGHAN of Monmouth County, N.J., November 22, 1865. She is a daughter of Samuel VAUGHAN, an old resident of the same county. Mr. and Mrs. CONOVER are the parents of three living children--Charlotte, Estelle and Charles. The family are members of the Congregational Church and our subject has been Deacon in the same for about ten or twelve years. Mr. CONOVER is a man who is held in the highest esteem by all who know him and the fact that he has maintained this position for so many years and has been identified with so important an industry, speaks more for his integrity of character than any words we can add.
1892 Portrait & Biographical Album of Genesee, Lapeer & Tuscola Counties, Chapman Bros.