141. George Henry, III⁶ HOKE (George Henry, Jr.⁷, George, Sr.⁸) was born in Shelby, Kentucky 15 Aug 1826. George died 25 Oct 1907 in Elizabeth, Harrison Co., Indiana, at 81 years of age. * * * * * * * * The following is an obituary from the top of the front page of the Corydon, Indiana, "Democrat" (newspaper) of Wednesday, October 30, 1907: George H. Hoke Dies at Elizabeth at the Age of Eighty-One

Mr. George H. Hoke died at his home at Elizabeth last Friday at 10:50 o'clock A.M. after an illness of several months. Some weeks ago he received a stroke of paralysis and it was thought he could not survive, but he improved for a time and gained considerable strength. But this improvement in his condition lasted but a short time and a relapse at his advanced age proved too much for his strength. The funeral services were held Sunday at 10:30 A.M. at the family residence in Elizabeth, and were conducted by Rev. George Winn, of the M.E. Church, after which remains were taken to Rogers Camp Ground cemetery for burial. The deceased was in the eighty-second year of his age, and had spent his entire life within a few miles of where he died. He was united in marriage to Susannah Shreck, on June 5, 1851 and to this union ten children were born, four daughters and six sons. The widow and the ten children survive, the aged husband and father being the first one of the family to die. The deceased also leaves twenty-eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mr. Hoke was a man of rare intellectual powers. He was of an inquiring turn of mind, was a close student, had read many books and was well informed on numerous subjects. He was industrious, strictly honest, and possessed high ideals of life to which he made his daily conduct conform. He was for many years a minister of the gospel in the Dunkard Church, to the only congregation of that denomination in this county. He was a good man in the highest sense of that term, and never failed to impress upon others his convictions as to our highest duties in life both to our fellows and to our Creator. He was our neighbor and friend. Our families lived on adjoining farms for many years, and our relations were intimate and pleasant. We extend our tenderest sympathy to the relatives of the deceased.

* * * * * * * * * His body was interred 27 Oct 1907 in S.W.of Elizabeth, Harrison Co., Indiana, Campground Church Cemetery.

He married M. Susannah SCHRECK in Elizabeth?, Harrison?, Indiana?, 5 Jun 1851. GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENT from Corydon, Indiana newspaper

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoke celebrated their golden wedding at their home in Taylor Township last Wednesday. Their ten children, six boys and four girls came from their respective homes in different states to be present. Many friends of the family were also present. People of Taylor Township pray that the lives of this aged couple will continue to bless them for many years yet. Those present from a distance were Charles P. Hoke and wife, W. J. Hoke and Henry Lyon of Barclay, Illinois; Philip M. Hoke and wife, of Amboy, Indiana; Mrs. Amanda Marsh of Cowan, Indiana and William Zimmerman, wife and daughter, Rebecca of Olathe, Kansas. The only guests present who were at the wedding fifty years ago were the three sisters of Mrs. Hoke.

He was a student in Harrison Co, Indiana, 1847. School: District 4. This attendance of District 4 in Harrison County, Indiana, was taken from a School Enumeration for Harrison County, Indiana, by Walter S. Beanblossom.

At 25 years of age George became the father of Sarah M. HOKE in Indiana, 1852. At 27 years of age George became the father of Mary C. HOKE in Indiana, 1854. At 29 years of age George became the father of Armand E. HOKE in Indiana, 1856. At 31 years of age George became the father of Tolbert A. HOKE in Indiana, 1858. At 33 years of age George became the father of Lincoln F. HOKE in Indiana, 1860. At 35 years of age George became the father of Philip HOKE in Indiana, 1862. At 37 years of age George became the father of George H. HOKE in Indiana, 1864. At 43 years of age George became the father of Lucinda Ellen HOKE in Elizabeth, Harrison, Indiana, 5 Feb 1870. George was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Taylor Twp., Harrison Co, Indiana. The family of George Hoke are shown with address P.O. Elizabeth, on page 232, household #195. George is shown as a farmer, with RE1600, Pers310, and Savannah (his wife spelled incorrectly) as a housekeeper.

George Hoke, 45, b. Ky Savannah, 39, b. VA Mary C. , 16, Indiana Armand E. , 14, Indiana Tolbert A., 12, Indiana Lincoln F. , 10, Indiana Philip, 8, Indiana George H., 6, Indiana Lucinda E. 4 , Indiana

George Henry, III HOKE and M. Susannah SCHRECK had the following children:

142 i. Sarah M.⁵ HOKE was born in Indiana 1852.

143 ii. Mary C. HOKE was born in Indiana 1854.

144 iii. Armand E. HOKE was born in Indiana 1856.

145 iv. Tolbert A. HOKE was born in Indiana 1858.

146 v. Lincoln F. HOKE was born in Indiana 1860.

147 vi. Philip HOKE was born in Indiana 1862.

148 vii. George H. HOKE was born in Indiana 1864.

+ 54 viii. Lucinda Ellen HOKE was born 5 Feb 1870.

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