Chester M. Hauver

From History of Frederick County. p. 1083-1084:

Chester M. Hauver, Deputy Sheriff of Frederick County, Md., son of Melancthon and Rebecca (Buhrman) Hauver, was born on the old Hauver homestead, in Hauver’s District, Frederick County, Md., December 2, 1868.

Peter Hauver, great-grandfather of Chester M. Hauver, was born in Germany, March 1, 1754. In early manhood he emigrated to America, and settled in what is now Hauver’s District, Frederick County, Md., where he took up a large tract of land. He was one of the early settlers of that part of Maryland, and from him the district received its name. He cut timber, cleared a part of the land on which he built a substantial dwelling, a barn, and all necessary outbuildings, and spent his life in the home which he had won from the forest. Peter Hauver was married, and among their children was a son named Christian.

Christian Hauver, grandfather of Chester Hauver, was born on the old Hauver homestead, November 12, 1801. He was educated in the public schools of his native district, and remained on the home farm. After his father’s death, Mr. Hauver purchased the homestead, and spent the rest of his life in cultivating and improving it. He cleared a large part of the original tract, built on it a two-story dwelling, all the necessary buildings, and converted the wild land into a fertile farm. This land was situated one mile south of Foxville, on the road to the Catoctin Furnace. Mr. Hauver was a Democrat, and was honored in the district as a successful farmer and as a reliable citizen. Christian Hauver was married to Mary, daughter of William Brown, who was well-known among the older farmers of Hauver’s District. Their children are: 1, Peter, deceased, a farmer of Hauver’s District; 2, Elizabeth, deceased, married to the late George H. Fox, a farmer of Hauver’s District; 3, Hannah, deceased, married to the late John Stottlemyer, of Catoctin District, Frederick County; 4, William, deceased, a farmer of Catoctin District; 5, John C, a retired farmer of Shelby County, Ohio; 6, Melancthon, a farmer; 7, Ephraim D., a farmer of Hauver’s District. Mr. Hauver and his wife were members of Mount Moriah Lutheran Church in Foxville, Md, Mr. Hauver was a liberal contributor, and was very active in the building of the church edifice in Foxville. He served the congregation as deacon, as elder, and as superintendent of the Sunday School. He died, June 17, 1869, and was buried in the cemetery of the Lutheran Church in Foxville, Md.

Mr. Hauver’s father, Melancthon Hauver, was born on the old homestead, where his boyhood and youth were spent. He received his education in the public schools of the district, and remained with his father until his marriage, when he began farming for himself on a part of the original homestead which had been sold off and which was bought back again by him. He has added to it until he has 90 acres of fine farm, fruit and timber land. He has made many improvements, putting up a two-story frame dwelling, a bank barn, and all the necessary buildings. His farm is numbered among the desirable properties of the district. Be is also extensively engaged in fruit raising. Mr. Hauver is a prosperous farmer and attributes his success to hard work and patient supervision of his land. He is a Republican, interested in all that concerns the progress of the community. Melancthon Hauver was married to Rebecca, daughter of George and Elizabeth Buhrman, whose father was prominent among the older residents of the county, and was for many years, a magistrate of Hauver’s District. Melancthon and Mrs. Hauver have five children; only two reached adult age: 1, Ella, died unmarried; 2, Chester M. Mr. Hauver and his wife are members of Mount Moriah Lutheran Church in Foxville. He is a liberal contributor, and has served the congregation as deacon and as elder.

Chester M. Hauver was educated in the public schools of Hauver’s District, and remained at home with his father until he married, when he purchased his present home and began farming for himself. His place, a fine fruit farm of 22 acres, situated near Foxville, was the property of his grandfather and was known as the old Buhrman homestead. It is beautifully situated on the road from Thurmont to Smithsburg. He has extensive orchards and is one of the successful fruit raisers in this part of Frederick County. His place is well-improved and is equipped with good buildings, all in excellent repair. Mr, Hauver ascribes his financial success to industry and close attention to business. He is one of the leading Republicans of his district and is highly esteemed as a citizen. In the autumn of 1909, he was appointed riding deputy sheriff of Frederick County under Sheriff Grimes, and has filled the position acceptably. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Thurmont, and of the K. of P., of Frederick City.

Chester M. Hauver was married to Effie, daughter of Allen and Amanda (Schroyer) Eccard, of Catoctin District. They have three children: 1, Clyde L.; 2, Masie N.; 3, Ruth M., all at home. Mr. Hauver and his wife are active members of Mount Moriah Lutheran Church in Foxville, Md.