Son of Cornelius & Margaret (Bowers) Conover.
Husband of Rebecca Jane Van Vechten.
From Victor Herald 3 November 1894:
OBIT - "William Conover, one of the best known and most highly respected residents of this village, died at his home on Maple avenue Monday evening, Oct. 29th, the eighty-second anniversary of his birth. Mr. Conover was born in the west part of this town when it was almost a wilderness; his father emigrated from one of the eastern states before canals and railroads were dreamed of. The family consisted of five boys and five girls, and as soon as they grew up they purchased a small farm two miles from this village, and by industry and frugality they were enabled to add to this from time to time until they became the most extensive land owners in the town. They were remarkable for their fidelity to and affection for each other. William married Rebecca Van Vechten in 1844 and established their home on the farm now occupied by George Mayer, where they lived til about May, 1868, when they moved to this village, where he went into the coal and lumber business. He gave up active business about five years ago, and since that time has lived in quiet retirement, enjoying the fruits of a life of honest industry. Mr. Conover was held in the highest esteem by his acquaintances; he was a man of the strictest integrity, cheerful, generous, and always ready to assist in every good work. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and a liberal contributor to its support.
Besides his widow he leaves one brother, John Conover, a daughter, Mrs. Geo. M. Shanks, a granddaughter, Miss Jennie Sidell, all of this town, and one grandson, W. C. Frederick, of Rochester. The funeral service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Frost, at the family home Thursday afternoon; the interment was at Boughton Hill cemetery."
Husband of Rebecca Jane Van Vechten.
From Victor Herald 3 November 1894:
OBIT - "William Conover, one of the best known and most highly respected residents of this village, died at his home on Maple avenue Monday evening, Oct. 29th, the eighty-second anniversary of his birth. Mr. Conover was born in the west part of this town when it was almost a wilderness; his father emigrated from one of the eastern states before canals and railroads were dreamed of. The family consisted of five boys and five girls, and as soon as they grew up they purchased a small farm two miles from this village, and by industry and frugality they were enabled to add to this from time to time until they became the most extensive land owners in the town. They were remarkable for their fidelity to and affection for each other. William married Rebecca Van Vechten in 1844 and established their home on the farm now occupied by George Mayer, where they lived til about May, 1868, when they moved to this village, where he went into the coal and lumber business. He gave up active business about five years ago, and since that time has lived in quiet retirement, enjoying the fruits of a life of honest industry. Mr. Conover was held in the highest esteem by his acquaintances; he was a man of the strictest integrity, cheerful, generous, and always ready to assist in every good work. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and a liberal contributor to its support.
Besides his widow he leaves one brother, John Conover, a daughter, Mrs. Geo. M. Shanks, a granddaughter, Miss Jennie Sidell, all of this town, and one grandson, W. C. Frederick, of Rochester. The funeral service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Frost, at the family home Thursday afternoon; the interment was at Boughton Hill cemetery."
Son of Cornelius & Margaret (Bowers) Conover.
Husband of Rebecca Jane Van Vechten.
From Victor Herald 3 November 1894:
OBIT - "William Conover, one of the best known and most highly respected residents of this village, died at his home on Maple avenue Monday evening, Oct. 29th, the eighty-second anniversary of his birth. Mr. Conover was born in the west part of this town when it was almost a wilderness; his father emigrated from one of the eastern states before canals and railroads were dreamed of. The family consisted of five boys and five girls, and as soon as they grew up they purchased a small farm two miles from this village, and by industry and frugality they were enabled to add to this from time to time until they became the most extensive land owners in the town. They were remarkable for their fidelity to and affection for each other. William married Rebecca Van Vechten in 1844 and established their home on the farm now occupied by George Mayer, where they lived til about May, 1868, when they moved to this village, where he went into the coal and lumber business. He gave up active business about five years ago, and since that time has lived in quiet retirement, enjoying the fruits of a life of honest industry. Mr. Conover was held in the highest esteem by his acquaintances; he was a man of the strictest integrity, cheerful, generous, and always ready to assist in every good work. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and a liberal contributor to its support.
Besides his widow he leaves one brother, John Conover, a daughter, Mrs. Geo. M. Shanks, a granddaughter, Miss Jennie Sidell, all of this town, and one grandson, W. C. Frederick, of Rochester. The funeral service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Frost, at the family home Thursday afternoon; the interment was at Boughton Hill cemetery."
Husband of Rebecca Jane Van Vechten.
From Victor Herald 3 November 1894:
OBIT - "William Conover, one of the best known and most highly respected residents of this village, died at his home on Maple avenue Monday evening, Oct. 29th, the eighty-second anniversary of his birth. Mr. Conover was born in the west part of this town when it was almost a wilderness; his father emigrated from one of the eastern states before canals and railroads were dreamed of. The family consisted of five boys and five girls, and as soon as they grew up they purchased a small farm two miles from this village, and by industry and frugality they were enabled to add to this from time to time until they became the most extensive land owners in the town. They were remarkable for their fidelity to and affection for each other. William married Rebecca Van Vechten in 1844 and established their home on the farm now occupied by George Mayer, where they lived til about May, 1868, when they moved to this village, where he went into the coal and lumber business. He gave up active business about five years ago, and since that time has lived in quiet retirement, enjoying the fruits of a life of honest industry. Mr. Conover was held in the highest esteem by his acquaintances; he was a man of the strictest integrity, cheerful, generous, and always ready to assist in every good work. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and a liberal contributor to its support.
Besides his widow he leaves one brother, John Conover, a daughter, Mrs. Geo. M. Shanks, a granddaughter, Miss Jennie Sidell, all of this town, and one grandson, W. C. Frederick, of Rochester. The funeral service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Frost, at the family home Thursday afternoon; the interment was at Boughton Hill cemetery."
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