Dodge, Orvil. "The Pioneer History of Coos and Curry Counties, OR." Capital Printing Co.; Salem, Oregon; 1898. pp. 41. HOOVER, Willis A., was born April 15, 1862, in Henipire Co., Minn, and arrived in Coos Co. Jan 29, 1875, and settled at Norway, where he has lived ever since. His wife's maiden name was Cortha C. Royer, born in Jefferson Co., Kan., Jan. 16, 1873. Their children are Christina A., born March 29, 1891; Dora B., and Nora M., twins, 6 years; Walter M., age 3 years; Lucius Celester, born Aug 20, 1896; Phebe Ellen, Oct.15, 1897. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in August 2007 by Sue Steward, ssteward at ccountry dot net.