Fred C. Hoover was Chief of Police in Winfield from 1921-1936. He began his lawman career in 1914 working as a Deputy Sheriff for his father, L. W. Hoover, who was the elected Sheriff of Cowley County Kansas from 1912-1916. From 1917-1918 Fred followed in his fathers footsteps and was the Undersheriff. His Chief’s badge is 14k gold.
World War One Draft Registration Card
Leonard W. Hoover was Sheriff from 1912-1916. His Sheriff badge is 14k gold.
