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     Irene Ruple was born circa 1865 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of William Ruple and Matilda Angle. Irene Ruple married William Stiffer.
     Her married name was Stiffer.

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

     Ivy Ruple was born circa 1872 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Fredrick Ruple and Rebecca Robinson.

     Jacob Ruple was born on 3 May 1811 at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd). Jacob Ruple married Abigail McLintick() on 7 July 1833 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.^1,2 Jacob Ruple died on 25 June 1868 at Indiana at age 57.² He was buried at Concord Cemetery, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.²

     Jacob Ruple was born on 28 November 1806 at Preble Co., Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller. Jacob Ruple married Leah Miller, daughter of Christopher Miller and Susanna (?), on 20 November 1827.² Jacob Ruple married Sarah Henry on 17 March 1854.² Jacob Ruple married Caroline Gill on 1 January 1873.²
     Jacob Ruple appeared on the census of 16 July 1860 at Liberty Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; The 1860 Indiana Federal Census lists Jacob Ruple 54-years old, born in Ohio, farmer; wife Sarah 40-years old, born in Ohio; daughter Lydia 18 years old, born in Indiana; daughter Amanda 12-years old, born in Indiana; son Arvid 1-year old; Ellen Henry 15-years old, born in Ohio; William Henry 9-years old, born in Ohio. History of St. Joseph Co. pg 746, listed Jacob with 8 children. History of St. Joseph Co., pg 746, has surname as RUPEL.

The History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, 1880, page 746, had following:
Jacob Rupel was born in Preble county, Ohio, Nov. 28, 1806; his parents were Martin and Nancy Rupel, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the later of Delaware. At the age of 12 he went to Darke county, where he lived till 1835, when he came to this county, which was at that time a wilderness, with but a few settlers who had just ventured in. He was one of the organizers of Liberty tp. (township), and assisted in building its first churches and school-houses. The wild deer roamed in great herds through the forest and over the swamps and marshes of the Kankakee. Mr. Rupel, in company with the noble red man, went on many a hunting expedition over this territory, and by continued practice with the Indian boys became expert as a marksman, and was generally known there as the renowned "deer-hunter". Sometimes he would go out and kill two or three before breakfast, so very numerous were they.
Nov. 20, 1827, Mr. R. was married to Miss Leah Miller, daughter of Christopher and Susanna Miller, who were natives of Pennsylvania. To this union were born 7 children, of whom 6 are living, viz.: Sarah, now Mrs. Benj. Ross; Nancy, now Mrs. Mark Smith, John W; Mary, now Mrs. Lewis Paul; Susanna, now Mrs. C.W.N. Stephens; Lydia, now Mrs. Nathaniel Canada. Mrs. Rupel died Sept. 10, 1852, and Mr. Rupel again married Mar. 17, 1854, Sarah Henry, by whom he had one child, Arvard B. Mrs. Rupel died Aug. 17, 1872, and Mr. R. again married Jan. 1, 1873, Caroline Gill, who died June 13, 1880.

     James Ruple was born circa 1814 at Pennsylvania.² He was the son of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd). James Ruple married Sarah Wagner Wood on 8 July 1837 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.² James Ruple died on 7 March 1904 at Constantine, Saint Joseph Co., Michigan.²
     Jim Coleman lists James' wife as Sarah Wagoner, married 28Jun1837. > > > Appears Sarah was 45 when had her ninth child, John.

     James Ruple was born circa 1811 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller. James Ruple married Permelia (?).
     Children of James and Permelia: Frances T., Martin L., Sarah.

     James Ruple was born circa October 1835 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Andrew Ruple and Sarah Wilkins. James Ruple married Sarah McKay, daughter of John McKay and Rachel Alexander, on 13 January 1860.¹ James Ruple died on 29 October 1927 at Indiana.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 162. James listed as a farmer in the 1870 Census.

     James Ruple was born circa 1854 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Aaron Ruple and Amanda E. Hart. James Ruple married Alice C. Dauuer on 4 November 1881.¹

     Jesse Ruple was born circa 1874 at Indiana.¹ Jesse Ruple was the child of William Ruple and Matilda Angle.

     John Ruple was born on 5 September 1803.¹ He was the son of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd). John Ruple married Permelia (?). John Ruple died on 27 April 1865 at Indiana at age 61.¹ He was buried at Carlton Cemetery, Cleveland Twsp., Elkhart Co., Indiana.
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., 140.

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

     John Ruple was born circa 1852.¹ He was the son of Andrew Ruple and Sarah Wilkins. John Ruple died on 22 February 1854.¹ He was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹

     John Ruple was born circa 1863 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of William Ruple and Matilda Angle. John Ruple married Rosetta B. Helderman.

     John Alan Ruple is the son of Wayne Allen Ruple and Patricia (?).

     John C. Ruple was born circa May 1857 at Indiana.² He was the son of James Ruple and Sarah Wagner Wood. John C. Ruple married Emily (?).

     John Calvin Ruple was born on 15 October 1883 at Calvin Twsp., Cass Co., Michigan.¹ He was the son of Alfred Ruple and Mary Ellen Dils. John Calvin Ruple married Edna E. Nichols on 27 December 1903.¹ John Calvin Ruple died on 19 June 1945 at Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 61.¹

     John Calvin Ruple Jr. was the son of John Calvin Ruple and Edna E. Nichols.
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 154.

     John E. (Eddie) Ruple was born on 5 May 1867 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ He was the son of James Ruple and Sarah McKay. John E. (Eddie) Ruple married Mabel Christman on 27 February 1903.¹ John E. (Eddie) Ruple died circa 1945 at Indiana.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 162.

     John J. Ruple was born on 12 May 1856 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Aaron Ruple and Amanda E. Hart. John J. Ruple married Lucinda Johns on 16 March 1876 at Noble Co., Indiana.¹ John J. Ruple died on 29 April 1930 at age 73.¹ He was buried at Oak Park Cemetery, Noble Co., Indiana.¹

     John J. Ruple was born circa 1878 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of John J. Ruple and Lucinda Johns. John J. Ruple died circa 1942 at Indiana.¹ He was buried at Oak Park Cemetery, Noble Co., Indiana.¹

     John Wesley Ruple was the son of Jacob Ruple and Leah Miller. John Wesley Ruple married Alzada Cole.
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 148,151.

     Jonas Ruple was born circa November 1832 at Indiana.² He was born on 11 November 1832 at Michigan.³ He was the son of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd). Jonas Ruple married Lydia (?) circa 1856.⁴ Jonas Ruple married Samantha E. Boyd circa 1896. Jonas Ruple died on 1 April 1905 at Penn Twsp., Cass Co., Michigan, at age 72.³ He was buried on 4 April 1905 at Friends Cemetery, Michigan.³
     Jim Coleman has Jonas born about 1820/25 in PA. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Bango Twsp., Elkhart Co., Indiana; In the 1860 Indiana Census, Jonas listed as 37 years old, farmer, born in Indiana; enumerated with his wife Lydia J. and son Eddie L. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Calvin, Cass Co., Michigan; In the 1870 Michigan Census, Jonas listed as 37 years old, farmer, born in Indiana; enumerated with his wife Lydia J. and daughter Milla. He appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Calvin Twsp., Cass Co., Michigan; In the 1880 Michigan Census, Jonas listed as 47 years old, farmer, born in Indiana, parents born in Pennsylvania; enumerated with his wife Lydia J. and daughter Milie B. He appeared on the census of 1890 at Penn Twsp., Cass Co., Michigan; The 1890 Veterans Schedule Record (S.D. 4, E.D. 85, page 3) lists Jonas Ruple enlisting in 1862 and discharged in 1865, Private in Company D, 100th Regiment, Infantry. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Penn Twsp., Cass Co., Michigan; In the 1900 Michigan Census, Jonas listed as born Nov 1832 in Indiana 67 years old, landlord; enumerated with his wife of 4 years - Samantha. The cause of death was Apoplexy, secondary cause was old age.³

     Jonas Ruple was born circa August 1887 at Michigan.¹ He was born on 30 August 1887 at Vandalia, Cass Co., Michigan.² He was the son of Alfred Ruple and Mary Ellen Dils.
     Jonas Ruple appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Mottville, Saint Joseph Co., Michigan;
1910 United States Federal Census Record on 15 Apr 1910
Name: Jonas L Ruple
Age in 1910: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1888
BirthPlace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birth Place: Indiana
Mother's Name: Ellen M
Mother's Birth Place: Ohio
Home in 1910: Mottville, St Joseph, Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: farm laborer
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Ellen M Ruple 65 (head of household), widowed, 65 yrs old, 10 of 12 kids still alive, born in Ohio, parents born Ohio.
Jonas L Ruple 22 single, born in Michigan.
Bertha E Ruple 19 single, born in Michigan.
Elizebeth Dils 68 (sister to Ellen), single, 68 yrs old, born in Ohio, dressmaker.³
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record
Name: Jonas Le Roy Ruple
City: White Pigeon, Michigan
County: St Joseph
State: Michigan
BirthPlace: Vandalia, Michigan;     United States of America
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1887
Race: White
Roll: 1682814
Age: 29
Occupation: Painter
Employed by: Michigan Central Railroad, Jackson, Michigan
Nearest Relative: Mother
Marital Status: Single
Height/Build: Tall/medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: Gray/Brown.²

     Joseph Ruple was the son of Alfred Ruple and Mary Ellen Dils.
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 150,152.

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

     Julian Ruple was born abt 1820/25 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd).
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 140,147.

     Laura Ruple was born circa 1871 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Allen Ruple and Orline Starner.

     Linda Ruple was born abt 1820/25 at Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd).
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr.

     Lucinda Ruple was born circa 1846 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, 151.