Allan Henry Hoover(July 17, 1907 – November 4, 1993) was a British-born American mining engineer, rancher, financier, and the younger son of PresidentHerbert Hooverand First LadyLou Henry.[1][2][3]
Allan Hoover | |
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 Hoover in 1930 | |
| Born | Allan Henry Hoover July 17, 1907 |
| Died | November 4, 1993 (aged 86) |
| Education | Stanford University(BA) Harvard University(MBA) |
| Spouse | Margaret Coberly |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Herbert Hoover Jr.(brother) Margaret Hoover(granddaughter) |
Early life and education
editHoover was born inLondonon July 17, 1907.[3]His elder brother wasHerbert Hoover Jr.(1903–1969). He was raised inPalo Alto, California,and graduated fromPalo Alto High School.His mother was First Lady Lou Henry Hoover, and his father was President Herbert Hoover. He earned a bachelor's degree fromStanford Universityand also studied towards a master's degree atHarvard Business Schoolbefore pursuing a career in the banking industry.[4][3][5]
Career
editFor years, Hoover served in foundations and institutions, honoring the Hoover family, such as 50-year leadership of theHoover Institutionat Stanford University. Moreover, he bought his father's birthplace inWest Branch, Iowafor $4,500 and turned it into theHerbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum.He also served his interests worldwide in mining, agriculture, and financing.[3]
Personal life
editHe was married to Margaret Coberly Hoover with whom he had two sons, Andrew and Allan Jr., and a daughter, Lou Henry.[6]His granddaughter (via Andrew) isMargaret Hoover.In his retirement, Hoover split his time between theSan Francisco Bay AreaandGreenwich, Connecticut.
He died inPortola Valley, California,on November 4, 1993. His funeral was held inWest Branch, Iowa.[3][7]
References
edit- ^Hart, Craig (2004).A genealogy of the wives of the American presidents and their first two generations of descent.North Carolina, Jefferson: McFarland & Co., Inc., p. 129
- ^"Heart Attack Fatal in New York apartment after concert".The Milwaukee Sentinel.Milwaukee,Wisconsin.January 8, 1944. Front page.
- ^abcde"Allan Hoover; President's Son Was Rancher, Financier".Los Angeles Times.November 8, 1993.
- ^"Herbert Hoover: Family Life | Miller Center".millercenter.org.2016-10-04.Retrieved2020-08-23.
- ^Schaefer, Matthew (2019-05-15)."Rites of Spring: Public Addresses to Graduates".Hoover Heads.Retrieved2020-08-23.
- ^Coberly, Daniel(2014).Coberly Connections: Pilgrims, Patriots & Presidents.ASINB01K3MFNX8.
- ^"Allan Hoover Is Dead; President's Son Was 86".The New York Times.November 9, 1993.
External links
edit- Hoover Genealogyat National Park Service