William Hooker form publication Gage County, Nebraska Biographical Dictionary.
William A. Hooker, a very intelligent and highly respected farmer of Adams Township, has a well-ordered homestead on section 32, consisting of 160 acres of good land with suitable buildings, and the other appurtenances conducing to his comfort and the general enjoyment of life. He came to this section of country from Peoria County, Ill., in 1875, secured soon afterward the land comprising his present farm, and has watched with the interest which is manifested by every true citizen the growth and development of his adopted state.
Mr. Hooker is of substantial New England stock, his parents, Chauncey and Catherine (Wolcott) Hooker, having been born and reared in the vicinity of Bristol, Hartford, CO., Conn. Their ancestors were originally from Cambridge, Mass. where it is believed they settled in the Colonial days. Chauncey Hooker was a tinner by trade, and the owner of a small farm which constituted a snug and comfortable home for the family. The mother died in middle life in Farmington, Conn., at the age of forty-three years. Mr. Hooker surveyed his wife many years, and departed hence about 1983, at the age of sixty-six.
The family of Chauncey and Catherine Hooker consisted of six children namely: William A., Levi J., Polly W., Lydia A., Uremia, and Chauncey, Jr. William, our subject, was born Oct 10, 1804, at Farmington, Conn. and remained at home until reaching his majority. His brothers and sisters who lived to mature years settled in Virginia and Ohio. Of these three are now living. They were all provided with a common-school education. William when sixteen years old became a student a Brighton Academy, and when leaving there commenced an apprenticeship at the clothier's trade. This he followed for a time, and afterward worked in the mills at Bristol. He was first married, in 1828 to Miss Emeline Peck, daughter of Seth and Anna (Webster) Peck, of Burlington, Conn. Mrs. Emeline Hooker was born in Burlington Township, Hartford Co, Conn., Sept 14, 1804, and was the second in order of birth. After marriage our subject continued some time in Bristol, working in a clock factory there two or three years. Previous to this he has traveled, selling clocks and dry goods throughout South Carolina and Georgia.
Mr. Hooker in the latter part of 1839 emigrated with this family to Henry County, Ill, settling at Weathersfiled, where he remained eighteen months engaged in farming. He moved next to Peoria County, and occupied himself at farming until starting for Nebraska in 1875. In the meantime his first wife had died in Connecticut. leaving two children: Franklin, who is now with his father, and Catherine, who died in early childhood. Mr. Hooker, before leaving the East, was married the second time to Miss Malissa Gaines, who became the mother of one child only, a daughter, Emeline, who is now in Adams. Mrs. Malissa hooker departed this life at her home in the country, Sept. 21, 1887, after reaching the advanced age of eighty-three years. Their daughter continues at the homestead and presides over the domestic affairs of her father and brother.
Our subject has effected many improvements upon his present homestead, erecting a comfortable frame dwelling and a large barn, together with the other conveniences necessary to comfort, and the success of his farming operations. Politically, in his youth, he was an old-line Whig, and voted for Gen. William H. Harrison for President, in 1840. Hi is now an ardent Republican, anxious to see the grandson of the old hero occupying the position so ably filled by his ancestor. Mr. Hooker has always been a reader, and keeps himself well informed upon the topics of the day. It is a source of both pleasure and profit to listen to his recital of the events of by-gone days, and the scenes of interest in which he has borne an important part. He enjoys the best wishes of hosts of friends, and will be remembered with honor and affection long after he has departed hence. His portrait may be found on an adding page, and will be gladly received by his many old friends.
William A. Hooker, a very intelligent and highly respected farmer of Adams Township, has a well-ordered homestead on section 32, consisting of 160 acres of good land with suitable buildings, and the other appurtenances conducing to his comfort and the general enjoyment of life. He came to this section of country from Peoria County, Ill., in 1875, secured soon afterward the land comprising his present farm, and has watched with the interest which is manifested by every true citizen the growth and development of his adopted state.
Mr. Hooker is of substantial New England stock, his parents, Chauncey and Catherine (Wolcott) Hooker, having been born and reared in the vicinity of Bristol, Hartford, CO., Conn. Their ancestors were originally from Cambridge, Mass. where it is believed they settled in the Colonial days. Chauncey Hooker was a tinner by trade, and the owner of a small farm which constituted a snug and comfortable home for the family. The mother died in middle life in Farmington, Conn., at the age of forty-three years. Mr. Hooker surveyed his wife many years, and departed hence about 1983, at the age of sixty-six.
The family of Chauncey and Catherine Hooker consisted of six children namely: William A., Levi J., Polly W., Lydia A., Uremia, and Chauncey, Jr. William, our subject, was born Oct 10, 1804, at Farmington, Conn. and remained at home until reaching his majority. His brothers and sisters who lived to mature years settled in Virginia and Ohio. Of these three are now living. They were all provided with a common-school education. William when sixteen years old became a student a Brighton Academy, and when leaving there commenced an apprenticeship at the clothier's trade. This he followed for a time, and afterward worked in the mills at Bristol. He was first married, in 1828 to Miss Emeline Peck, daughter of Seth and Anna (Webster) Peck, of Burlington, Conn. Mrs. Emeline Hooker was born in Burlington Township, Hartford Co, Conn., Sept 14, 1804, and was the second in order of birth. After marriage our subject continued some time in Bristol, working in a clock factory there two or three years. Previous to this he has traveled, selling clocks and dry goods throughout South Carolina and Georgia.
Mr. Hooker in the latter part of 1839 emigrated with this family to Henry County, Ill, settling at Weathersfiled, where he remained eighteen months engaged in farming. He moved next to Peoria County, and occupied himself at farming until starting for Nebraska in 1875. In the meantime his first wife had died in Connecticut. leaving two children: Franklin, who is now with his father, and Catherine, who died in early childhood. Mr. Hooker, before leaving the East, was married the second time to Miss Malissa Gaines, who became the mother of one child only, a daughter, Emeline, who is now in Adams. Mrs. Malissa hooker departed this life at her home in the country, Sept. 21, 1887, after reaching the advanced age of eighty-three years. Their daughter continues at the homestead and presides over the domestic affairs of her father and brother.
Our subject has effected many improvements upon his present homestead, erecting a comfortable frame dwelling and a large barn, together with the other conveniences necessary to comfort, and the success of his farming operations. Politically, in his youth, he was an old-line Whig, and voted for Gen. William H. Harrison for President, in 1840. Hi is now an ardent Republican, anxious to see the grandson of the old hero occupying the position so ably filled by his ancestor. Mr. Hooker has always been a reader, and keeps himself well informed upon the topics of the day. It is a source of both pleasure and profit to listen to his recital of the events of by-gone days, and the scenes of interest in which he has borne an important part. He enjoys the best wishes of hosts of friends, and will be remembered with honor and affection long after he has departed hence. His portrait may be found on an adding page, and will be gladly received by his many old friends.
William Hooker form publication Gage County, Nebraska Biographical Dictionary.
William A. Hooker, a very intelligent and highly respected farmer of Adams Township, has a well-ordered homestead on section 32, consisting of 160 acres of good land with suitable buildings, and the other appurtenances conducing to his comfort and the general enjoyment of life. He came to this section of country from Peoria County, Ill., in 1875, secured soon afterward the land comprising his present farm, and has watched with the interest which is manifested by every true citizen the growth and development of his adopted state.
Mr. Hooker is of substantial New England stock, his parents, Chauncey and Catherine (Wolcott) Hooker, having been born and reared in the vicinity of Bristol, Hartford, CO., Conn. Their ancestors were originally from Cambridge, Mass. where it is believed they settled in the Colonial days. Chauncey Hooker was a tinner by trade, and the owner of a small farm which constituted a snug and comfortable home for the family. The mother died in middle life in Farmington, Conn., at the age of forty-three years. Mr. Hooker surveyed his wife many years, and departed hence about 1983, at the age of sixty-six.
The family of Chauncey and Catherine Hooker consisted of six children namely: William A., Levi J., Polly W., Lydia A., Uremia, and Chauncey, Jr. William, our subject, was born Oct 10, 1804, at Farmington, Conn. and remained at home until reaching his majority. His brothers and sisters who lived to mature years settled in Virginia and Ohio. Of these three are now living. They were all provided with a common-school education. William when sixteen years old became a student a Brighton Academy, and when leaving there commenced an apprenticeship at the clothier's trade. This he followed for a time, and afterward worked in the mills at Bristol. He was first married, in 1828 to Miss Emeline Peck, daughter of Seth and Anna (Webster) Peck, of Burlington, Conn. Mrs. Emeline Hooker was born in Burlington Township, Hartford Co, Conn., Sept 14, 1804, and was the second in order of birth. After marriage our subject continued some time in Bristol, working in a clock factory there two or three years. Previous to this he has traveled, selling clocks and dry goods throughout South Carolina and Georgia.
Mr. Hooker in the latter part of 1839 emigrated with this family to Henry County, Ill, settling at Weathersfiled, where he remained eighteen months engaged in farming. He moved next to Peoria County, and occupied himself at farming until starting for Nebraska in 1875. In the meantime his first wife had died in Connecticut. leaving two children: Franklin, who is now with his father, and Catherine, who died in early childhood. Mr. Hooker, before leaving the East, was married the second time to Miss Malissa Gaines, who became the mother of one child only, a daughter, Emeline, who is now in Adams. Mrs. Malissa hooker departed this life at her home in the country, Sept. 21, 1887, after reaching the advanced age of eighty-three years. Their daughter continues at the homestead and presides over the domestic affairs of her father and brother.
Our subject has effected many improvements upon his present homestead, erecting a comfortable frame dwelling and a large barn, together with the other conveniences necessary to comfort, and the success of his farming operations. Politically, in his youth, he was an old-line Whig, and voted for Gen. William H. Harrison for President, in 1840. Hi is now an ardent Republican, anxious to see the grandson of the old hero occupying the position so ably filled by his ancestor. Mr. Hooker has always been a reader, and keeps himself well informed upon the topics of the day. It is a source of both pleasure and profit to listen to his recital of the events of by-gone days, and the scenes of interest in which he has borne an important part. He enjoys the best wishes of hosts of friends, and will be remembered with honor and affection long after he has departed hence. His portrait may be found on an adding page, and will be gladly received by his many old friends.
William A. Hooker, a very intelligent and highly respected farmer of Adams Township, has a well-ordered homestead on section 32, consisting of 160 acres of good land with suitable buildings, and the other appurtenances conducing to his comfort and the general enjoyment of life. He came to this section of country from Peoria County, Ill., in 1875, secured soon afterward the land comprising his present farm, and has watched with the interest which is manifested by every true citizen the growth and development of his adopted state.
Mr. Hooker is of substantial New England stock, his parents, Chauncey and Catherine (Wolcott) Hooker, having been born and reared in the vicinity of Bristol, Hartford, CO., Conn. Their ancestors were originally from Cambridge, Mass. where it is believed they settled in the Colonial days. Chauncey Hooker was a tinner by trade, and the owner of a small farm which constituted a snug and comfortable home for the family. The mother died in middle life in Farmington, Conn., at the age of forty-three years. Mr. Hooker surveyed his wife many years, and departed hence about 1983, at the age of sixty-six.
The family of Chauncey and Catherine Hooker consisted of six children namely: William A., Levi J., Polly W., Lydia A., Uremia, and Chauncey, Jr. William, our subject, was born Oct 10, 1804, at Farmington, Conn. and remained at home until reaching his majority. His brothers and sisters who lived to mature years settled in Virginia and Ohio. Of these three are now living. They were all provided with a common-school education. William when sixteen years old became a student a Brighton Academy, and when leaving there commenced an apprenticeship at the clothier's trade. This he followed for a time, and afterward worked in the mills at Bristol. He was first married, in 1828 to Miss Emeline Peck, daughter of Seth and Anna (Webster) Peck, of Burlington, Conn. Mrs. Emeline Hooker was born in Burlington Township, Hartford Co, Conn., Sept 14, 1804, and was the second in order of birth. After marriage our subject continued some time in Bristol, working in a clock factory there two or three years. Previous to this he has traveled, selling clocks and dry goods throughout South Carolina and Georgia.
Mr. Hooker in the latter part of 1839 emigrated with this family to Henry County, Ill, settling at Weathersfiled, where he remained eighteen months engaged in farming. He moved next to Peoria County, and occupied himself at farming until starting for Nebraska in 1875. In the meantime his first wife had died in Connecticut. leaving two children: Franklin, who is now with his father, and Catherine, who died in early childhood. Mr. Hooker, before leaving the East, was married the second time to Miss Malissa Gaines, who became the mother of one child only, a daughter, Emeline, who is now in Adams. Mrs. Malissa hooker departed this life at her home in the country, Sept. 21, 1887, after reaching the advanced age of eighty-three years. Their daughter continues at the homestead and presides over the domestic affairs of her father and brother.
Our subject has effected many improvements upon his present homestead, erecting a comfortable frame dwelling and a large barn, together with the other conveniences necessary to comfort, and the success of his farming operations. Politically, in his youth, he was an old-line Whig, and voted for Gen. William H. Harrison for President, in 1840. Hi is now an ardent Republican, anxious to see the grandson of the old hero occupying the position so ably filled by his ancestor. Mr. Hooker has always been a reader, and keeps himself well informed upon the topics of the day. It is a source of both pleasure and profit to listen to his recital of the events of by-gone days, and the scenes of interest in which he has borne an important part. He enjoys the best wishes of hosts of friends, and will be remembered with honor and affection long after he has departed hence. His portrait may be found on an adding page, and will be gladly received by his many old friends.
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