From 1882 Noble County History by Goodspeed and Blanchard -
"John S. Hooper was born in Allegheny County, PA, 30 November 1834, the
son of William and Susan (Springer) Hooper, who were natives of the
Keystone State. They raised five sons and one daughter, and removed to
their present location in 1857, where they have since lived. Mr. Hooper
is a quiet unassuming man, never aspiring to any political prominence,
but devoting his entire time to the improvement of his farm and the
development of his neighborhood morally, intellectually and otherwise.
John S. Hooper was raised upon a farm, receiving a common-school
education. He was married to Miss Jane King, April 19, 1866. This lady
is the daughter of Hiram King, Esq., one of the first settlers of Swan
Township, and was born in Portage County, OH 17 October 1833. Mr. Hooper
owns 275 acres of good land in Swan Township. He is a successful farmer
and stock-grower, and has some of the best cattle, sheep and hogs in the
township. He is a staunch Republican, a member of the Presbyterian
Church, and an intelligent, reading man."