Charles R. Hovious, 1895.Charles Robert Hovious Son of Silas Burke HOVIOUS and Mary E. RUSSELL. Born on 7 October 1866. Married 1889, Mary Adline EWAN, [b. 17 Jun 1873, died 1967, Hartford, Kansas]. Charles R. Hovious was the city marshal of Hartford KS, and was accidentally shot through the head when his 38 caliber revolver fell from his scabbard (cross draw holster), while stooping down to pick up a bunch of grass to feed his cow.

    Charles R. Hovious died on 2 September 1903.







    Children by Mary A. EWAN:

    1. David Levi Hovious. b. 31 Jul 1891, died 28 Feb 1962, Cypress, Texas.
    2. [Unnamed Daughter], b. 12 April 1894, d. 28 April 1894.
    3. Owen Hovious, b. 23 June 1895, died 8 August 1895.
    4. Paul Herbert Hovious, b. 14 Aug 1897, d. 21 Aug 1898, Dodge City, Kansas.
    5. Joseph Christian Hovious, b. 17 Jul 1899, Hartford KS. Died 15 Nov 1972, Hanford, CA.
    6. [Unnamed Daughter], b. 18 Sep 1901, d. 18 Sep 1901.
    7. [Unnamed Son], b. 11 Oct 1902, died 14 Nov 1902, Hartford, KS.
    8. Charles Russell Hovious, b. 21 Mar 1904, died 25 Sep 1970, Fresno, CA.



      9. Charles R. Hovious, 1895.
      Charles Hovious in 1895 with wife Mary and son David.

      Picture courtesy Betty Hovious Hollowell.
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