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     Rachel Ruple (Rupel) was born on 1 May 1836 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of Jacob Rupel and Catherine Griffith. Rachel Ruple (Rupel) married Calvin Davis Harn, son of Elisha Lemuel Harn and Keziah Griswell, on 25 October 1856 at Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan.¹ Rachel Ruple (Rupel) and Calvin Davis Harn were divorced on 25 May 1887 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.² Rachel Harn died on 9 January 1906 at Shieldsville, Rice Co., Minnesota, at age 69.^3,4 She was buried circa 1906 at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.
     Her married name was Harn. She appeared on the census of July 1850 at Bango Twsp., Elkhart Co., Indiana; Rachel Rupel listed as 14 years old, born in Indiana. Rachel Ruple (Rupel) was a Keeping-house. She appeared on the census of 28 July 1870 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota; page 519. She appeared on the census of 1 May 1875 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota; pg. 225. She appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Shieldsville, Rice Co., Minnesota. She appeared on the census of 1885 at Shieldsville, Rice Co., Minnesota. The 1900 Census has Rachel born Mar 1836, and married 44-years. She appeared on the census of June 1900 at Shieldsville Twsp., Rice Co., Minnesota; E.D. 161, sheet 7. Death Record lists name as "Rachel Ruple Harn", divorced. The cause of death was Neuralgia of Heart. In Harn Family Bible, Rachel's lastname listed as Rupel. Grave lists Rachel Rupel Harn 1836-1906. Death Record has parents as Jacob Ruple and C. Griffith of PA.

     Aaron Ruple was born on 17 December 1825 at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd). Aaron Ruple married Amanda E. Hart. Aaron Ruple died on 9 December 1901 at age 75.¹ He was buried at Oak Park Cemetery, Noble Co., Indiana.¹
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 140,147. Aaron in Civil War as a Private, Co. C, 30th Regt Indiana Infty.

     Abigal Ruple was born circa 1842 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Ruple and Abigail McLintick(). Abigal Ruple married Perry Sulsar on 6 October 1859.¹
     Her married name was Sulsar.

     Ada Ruple was born circa January 1879 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Allen Ruple and Orline Starner. Ada Ruple married William Mallon.
     Her married name was Mallon.

     Ada M. Ruple was born circa 1877 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of William Ruple and Matilda Angle.

     Alfred Ruple was born on 16 December 1839 at Indiana.² He was the son of James Ruple and Sarah Wagner Wood. Alfred Ruple married Mary Ellen Dils on 29 June 1862 at Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; In 1900, resided in St. Joseph Co., Michigan.
     Jim Coleman lists name as Alford, married to Mary E. DITTS. J-Coleman lists Alford's kids as Elmar,Melvin,Arthur,Ludely,Edney.

     Alice Ruple was born circa 1843 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of James Ruple and Sarah Wagner Wood.
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 147, 150.

     Alice Ruple was born circa 1877 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Allen Ruple and Orline Starner. Alice Ruple married Jesse Shock.
     Her married name was Shock.

     Allen Ruple was born on 16 October 1844 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Jacob Ruple and Abigail McLintick(). Allen Ruple married Orline Starner on 10 March 1870.¹
     In Civil War, Co. B, Indiana Infantry.

     Allen Ruple was born circa 1867 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of William Ruple and Matilda Angle.

     Almira Ruple was born circa 1843 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Ruple and Sarah Wilkins. Almira Ruple died on 23 February 1856.¹

     Almira Ruple was born circa 1865 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Ruple and Minerva Ashton. Almira Ruple married John N. Filar Jr. on 21 June 1887.¹
     Her married name was Filar.

     Ammi Ruple was born on 16 April 1831 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Andrew Ruple and Sarah Wilkins. Ammi Ruple married Margaret Slabaugh on 2 August 1855 at Elkhart Co., Indiana. Ammi Ruple died circa March 1905 at Indiana.¹ He was buried at Union Cemetery, Marshall Co., Indiana.¹

     Andrew Ruple was born circa 1804 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd). Andrew Ruple married Sarah Wilkins. Andrew Ruple died on 23 December 1889.¹ He was buried at Osceola Cemetery, Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1870 at Bango Twsp., Elkhart Co., Indiana; page 165. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 140. In 1870 Census, Andrew has real estate worth $10,200.

     Andrew H. Ruple was born circa 1869 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Andrew Jackson Ruple and Minerva Ashton. Andrew H. Ruple married Ada M. Strole on 28 February 1892.¹

     Andrew Jackson Ruple was born on 18 March 1838 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Andrew Ruple and Sarah Wilkins. Andrew Jackson Ruple married Minerva Ashton on 10 January 1861 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ Andrew Jackson Ruple died on 21 June 1905 at Indiana at age 67.¹ He was buried at Union Cemetery, Marshall Co., Indiana.¹

     Arthur Ruple was born circa 1873 at Michigan.¹ He was the son of Alfred Ruple and Mary Ellen Dils.
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 150,153.

     Avillon Ruple was born circa 1861 at Indiana.¹ Avillon Ruple was the child of William Ruple and Matilda Angle.

     Barbara Ruple was the daughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel) and Margaret (?).
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 138, 143.

     Benjamin Ruple was born circa 1822.¹ He was the son of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd).
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 140.

Following in a microfilmed typescript submitted by Jim Coleman, to the Family History Library, FHL film 1673524, item 14:
Benjamin Ruple left a will in Noble Co., Indiana, filed Oct. 22, 1866, listing wife, Eliza, daughter Angeline. Benjamin Ruple of Noble Co. had minor daughter, Samantha, Elkhart Co.
A Samantha Ruple married Dec. 31, 1867 in Kosciusko Co., Indiana.

Following listed in the 1860 Indiana Census for Noble Co., Perry Twsp:
Benjamin Ruple 38 years, born in PA
Elisa 38 years, born in Canada
Howard 2 years, born in Indiana.

     Benjamin Ruple was the son of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller. Benjamin Ruple married Ann Loring.
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 143,148.

     Bernice Ruple is the daughter of John E. (Eddie) Ruple and Mabel Christman.

     Bertha Annette Ruple was the daughter of Jonas Ruple and Lydia (?).¹ Bertha Annette Ruple married (?) Elliget.¹
     Her married name was Elliget.¹

     Betsy Ruple was the daughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel) and Margaret (?).
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 138, 143.

     Betty A. Ruple married William Waldenmaier. Betty A. Ruple is the daughter of Harold Ruple and female (?).

     Bradley Ruple is the son of Dale Ruple and Kimberly Spinks.

     Carl Ruple is the son of John E. (Eddie) Ruple and Mabel Christman.

     Carrie Alice Ruple was born circa October 1868 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of James Ruple and Sarah McKay.
     Carrie Alice Ruple appeared on the census of 1870 at Bango Twsp., Elkhart Co., Indiana; page 162.

     Charles Ruple was the son of Alfred Ruple and Mary Ellen Dils.
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 150,153.

     Charles M. Ruple was born circa 1853 at Indiana.² He was the son of James Ruple and Sarah Wagner Wood. Charles M. Ruple married Leura (?).