Thaddeus E. Conover was born on 3. Nov. 1844 at Lima Twp., Adams County, Illinois. He was the son of
Jonas Conover and
Esther Ann Homan. Thaddeus E. Conover married
Margaret N. Shipe, daughter of
Henry Shipe and
Elizabeth (Unknown), on 14. Jan. 1866 at Adams County, Illinois. Thaddeus E. Conover was shown in the census on 1. Aug. 1870 as a farmer.
Thaddeus E. Conover and
Margaret N. Shipe appeared on the census of 1. Aug. 1870 at Lima, Adams County, Illinois; real estate value 4,100.00 personal property 865.00. Thaddeus E. Conover married
Jemima Hannahetta Lindsay, daughter of
Andrew Lindsay and
Mary Bragg, on 17. Oct. 1876. Thaddeus E. Conover was a farmer on 4. Jun. 1880.
Thaddeus E. Conover and
Jemima Hannahetta Lindsay appeared on the census of 4. Jun. 1880 at Lima Twp., Adams County, Illinois. Thaddeus E. Conover died on 5. Nov. 1907 at Lima, Adams County, Illinois, at age 63. THADDEUS E. CONOVER
Thaddeus E. Conover is the owner of a fine farm comprising two hundred and four acres of land, which has been acquired through his own efforts. This lies west of Lima, conveniently near the town so that all the comforts and advantages of town life may be easily secured, while those of rural existence are enjoyed also by the family. Mr. Conover was born November 2, 1884, in Adams county and is a son of Jonah and Hester A. (Homan) Conover, the former a native of Little Lake Harbor, New Jersey, while the latter's birth also occurred in that state. In his childhood days, Jonah Conover went with his parents to Ohio and came with them to Illinois in 1835, the family home being established in Adams county upon a farm just south of Lima. Jonah Conover also became a farmer of this locality, his place being upon sections 11 and 12, Lima township. There he remained until his death, which occurred in I872, when he was about sixty-three years of age, having been born in 1809. His wife was born in 1812 and died July 19, I889, when nearly seventy-seven years of age. They were worthy pioneer people of the county, having assisted in the early development and improvement of this part of the state, and through the long years of their residence here they had made many friends.
T. E. Conover pursued his education in the public schools of Lima and after putting aside his text-books he responded to his country's call for aid, enlisting with the boys in blue of Company G, One Hundred and Nineteenth Illinois Infantry. He joined the army, August 12, I862, as a drummer, being then but seventeen years of age, and he served faithfully until August 26, I865, when the war having ended, he was mustered out at Mobile, Alabama. He still has in his possession the drum that he carried throughout the war. Following his return to Adams county he worked upon his father's farm until 1868, when desiring to engage in farming for himself, he bought the farm on which he now lives on section 11, Lima township. As his financial resources have increased he has added to his property from time to time until he is now the owner of two hundred and four acres of rich and arable land, which yields him splendid harvests
in return for the labor he bestows upon the fields. He carries on general farming and in addition to the raising of the cereals best adapted to the soil and climate, he raises peaches and apples, having a fine orchard.
On the 14th of January, I866, Mr. Conover was married to Miss Margaret Shipe, who died in August, 1872. leaving two children: Martin H., who was born January, 8, 1867, and married Laura Ware, their home being upon his father's farm; and William L., who was born March 23, I868 and married Nora ShIpe, they residing in Hancock county, Illinois. On the 17th of October, I876, Mr. Conover married Jemima Lindsay, a daughter of Andrew and Mary (Bragg) Lindsay of Hancock county. She was born June 2, 1855, and by her marriage became the mother of six children: Maud R., who was born June 2, 1881; Joseph E., born October 3, ISS3; Emma L., born March 1, 1887; Guy L., born August 2S, 1889; Virgil H., born May 21, 1892; and Mary L. born August 30, 1895.
Mr. Conover is a stanch advocate of republican principles and although he lives in a strong democratic district, he has been elected to the office of supervisor, in which he served for four years: assessor for two years: and road commissioner, for two years; and at the present writing is again supervisor. The fact that he has frequently. been elected is an indication that his fellow townsmen repose the utmost confidence in his ability and fidelity. He is a member of Lima lodge, No. 135, A. F. & A. M., and Lima post, 567, G. A. R., and his wife belongs to the Christian church of Lima. Their home is pleasantly located two miles west of the town and is noted for its warm-hearted hospitality.
PAST AND PRESENT OF THE CITY OF QUINCY AND ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
By William H. Collins. S. J. Clark Publishing Co; 1905.