"Francis J. Hoover, son of John H. and Anna M. (Kootzman) Hoover, was reared on a farm and at the age of twenty-one became a teamster, following that calling for eight years. He was then employed for two years by the Sterling Coal Company, after which he engaged in farming for the same length of time. Since 1901 he has conducted a bottling business, supplying the retail trade of Hastings and the surrounding towns. He has served two terms as inspector of election and now holds the office of councilman. For three years in succession he represented his party in county conventions. He supports the Democratic party and is a member of the Roman Catholic church.

"Mr. Hoover married, April 23, 1895, Rose E., daughter of Francis and Helena (Woodly) Yeager, and their family consists of the following children: Rose M. [Mae Rose], born October 16, 1896; Irene, born March 23, 1898; Cordon F., born February 18, 1899; John B., born November 27, 1900. Francis P., born March 11, 1902; and Madeline P., born October 16, 1905."

Mae Rose Hoover was in the same nursing class with her father's sister, Regina A. Hoover.

Mae Hoover didn't marry. According to the Social Security Death Index, her Social Security card was issued by the state of Hawaii. She died May 20, 1990, despite the date of May 15 on the Social Security Death Index. She is buried at Saint Bernard Cemetery, Hastings.