John Glover,
one of the representative dairymen and farmers residing in the borough
of Starrucca, Wayne county, comes from across the Atlantic, having been
born in Devonshire, England, June 25, 1844, a son of John and Mary A.
(Gollaf) Glover, also natives of that country.
In 1848, the family sailed for America, in April of that year
arriving in New York, whence they proceeded to Susquehanna county,
Penn.. In Thompson, the father purchased a farm of 116 acres, and after
erecting buildings thereon began to clear and cultivate his land, which
he soon transformed into a fine farm. Upon that place he died in 1881,
his wife in 1889, honored and respected by all who knew them. In their
family were nine children, of whom: (1), Joseph, who when a young man
came to the United States with his parents, married Anna Estabrook, of
Suquehanna county, and in that county engaged in the butchering business
until his death. (2) Elizabeth married Daniel Taylor, of Lanesboro,
Susquehanna county, and is now deceased. (3) Grace married Philo Dix,
and they made their home upon his farm in Jackson township, Susquehanna
county, until called from this life some years ago. They left three
sons, Jesse D., Walter A. and Frank O.. (4) Catherine wedded Andrew
Babcock, of Thompson, Susquehanna county, and died leaving one daughter,
Ida, now Mrs. Frank McKall. (5) Andrew, a farmer living in Starrucca,
married Phoebe Carr, of that place, and has three children, Annie, wife
of John Springsteen, of Harmony, Penn.; Stephen, who is married and
lives on the farm with his father; and Edna, wife of Butler Bryant, of
Susquehanna county. (6) Thomas, who lives on his father's old
homestead in Thompson, Susquehanna county, married Annie Gollaf, of that
county, and has three daughters, Annie, wife of Walter A. Dix; Rosie,
wife of Monta Walker, of Susquehanna county; and Ina, at home. (7)
Daniel, the only one of the family born in this country, has spent his
entire life upon the old homestead. He wedded Mary Penn, of Wayne
county, and has two sons, John and Charles, who are now married and
living in Susquehanna county.
John Glover pursued his studies in the public schools of Susquehanna
county, and upon the home farm early became familiar with every
department of farm work. In 1866 he married Miss Helen Nash, of
Susquehanna county, and soon afterward purchased 140 acres of partially
improved land in Starrucca Borough, Wayne county, upon which he has since made his
home. He has devoted his energy with good results to the further
development and cultivation of the place, and, among other improvements,
he has erected a large barn.
Mr. Glover was called upon to mourn the death of his estimable wife
in September, 1895; she died in the faith of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, of which she was a consistent member. All their children were
born in Starrucca. (1) Frederick J., born October 22, 1867, married
Cora Deafenbaugh. (2) George H., born June 11, 1869, married Angie
Thomas, of Starrucca, by whom he has two children, Arthur and Harold.
They now reside in Starrucca. (3) Clinton Thomas, born in January
1872, is still living in Starrucca. He married Minnie Marks, of that
place, and has four children, Harry, Horace, Albert and Ernest. (4)
Martha A., born in November, 1872, is at home. (5) Helen, born October
1, 1874, died September 19, 1875. (6) John and (7) Johan (twins),
born December 16, 1876, died in infancy. (8) Thomas M., born March 29,
1878, was educated in the schools of Starrucca, and is now at home. (9)
Henry, born December 16, 1880, is attending the schools of
Starrucca.
Politically Mr. Glover is identified with the Republican party, and
has most efficiently served as overseer of the poor in Starrucca
Borough. He holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his
life has ever been in harmony with its teaching. A man of undoubted
integrity and sterling worth, he commands the confidence and respect of
all who know him, and has made many warm friends. During his wife's
long illness, he patiently cared for her with all the tenderness of a
true and loving husband.
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