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     Wilfred Runkles married Martha Suman, daughter of male Suman and Virginia C. Douty, on 25 December 1902.¹

     Dorcas and her husband had a daughter. William John B. Runkles was born on 22 July 1793 at Maryland. He married Dorcas Harn, daughter of Mathias Harn and Amelia Shipley, on 3 December 1829.

     Albert Hale Rupel was born on 5 June 1902.¹ He was the son of Charles Rupel and Clara Stickler. Albert Hale Rupel married Lydia N. Reum on 24 May 1934.¹ Albert Hale Rupel died on 11 July 1961 at age 59.¹

     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 149. Alda Rupel died on 4 May 1858 at Indiana. She was born on 4 May 1858 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Hiram Rupel and Laura Treadwell.

     Alexis Coquillard Rupel was born on 25 January 1877 at Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Osborn Dallas Rupel and Josephine Adelaide Coquillard. Alexis Coquillard Rupel married Mary Elizabeth Drollinger, daughter of Noah Quinby Drollinger and Sarah Elizabeth Custer, on 12 October 1904 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ Alexis Coquillard Rupel died on 15 December 1941 at Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 64.^1,2 The cause of death was Adenocarcinoma Prostate.¹ He was buried on 17 December 1941 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,2,1 Pedigree Charts by Margaret E. Bullock, FHL film 1673340, item 7.

     Alice E. Rupel was born on 22 October 1906.¹ She was the daughter of Ernest Burr Rupel and Hallie Smith. Alice E. Rupel married William C. Gammons on 30 July 1932.¹ Alice E. Rupel died on 20 April 1989 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 82. She was buried at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

     Alma Rupel was born circa March 1879 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Rupel and Mara A. Hasbaugh.

     Andrew Rupel was born on 27 February 1842 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of David Rupel and Sarah Melling. Andrew Rupel married Mara A. Hasbaugh on 3 September 1868 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Andrew Rupel died on 30 April 1916 at Indiana at age 74.¹ Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 146,150.

     Ann Rupel was born circa 1839 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Rupel and Elinor Chord. Ann Rupel died on 1 October 1902.¹ Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 146,150.

     Arthur Rupel was born circa December 1872 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Andrew Rupel and Mara A. Hasbaugh.

     Arvard B. Rupel was born on 7 July 1859 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He was the son of Jacob Ruple and Sarah Henry. Arvard B. Rupel lived in 1880 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He married Anna Zahrt, daughter of William Zahrt and female (?), on 12 April 1880.¹

The History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, 1880, page 746, had following:
A.B. Rupel, harness-maker, etc., Walkerton, Ind., was born in this county July 7, 1859, son of Jacob and Sarah Rupel, natives of Ohio. He was married April 12, 1880, to Anna Zahrt, daughter of Wm. Zahrt, who was a native of La Porte county. Mr. Rupel opened his harness shop in Walkerton in 1878, and has since continued his business. Arvard B. Rupel died on 28 January 1932 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 72; Infor per Valpo Newspaper obituary on 05Feb1932. He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, Infor per Valpo Newspaper obituary on 05Feb1932.

     Awilda Rupel was born circa December 1848 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Ephraim Rupel and Susannah Stull. Awilda Rupel married Jason J. Damon on 22 November 1865 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 148. Jim Coleman lists her name as Mary Alvidale.

     Barbara Rupel was born on 1 December 1806 at Pennsylvania.² She married Howard Huntsman. Barbara Rupel was the daughter of Jacob Rupel and Ann Livengood. Barbara Rupel died on 1 May 1873 at La Porte Co., Indiana, at age 66.² Barbara and Howard had seven children. John Coleman lists Barbara's spouse as Howell Huntsman.

     Bazil Rupel was born on 29 January 1833 at Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Rupel and Christina Shumaker. Bazil Rupel married Sara Jane Brunson, daughter of George W. Bronson and Mary Calkins, on 25 May 1854 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Bazil Rupel died on 30 July 1909 at age 76.²

The History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, 1880, page 674, had following:
Bazel Rupel, son of Peter and Christina Rupel, of this county, was born Jan. 29, 1833. He was married May 25, 1854, to Sarah J. Bronson, of this tp. (township). Her parents are George W. and Mary (Corcons) Bronson. They had 3 children, James T., born Oct. 20, 1855; M.L., born Oct. 3, 1857; and N.I., born Oct. 15, 1864. Mrs. Rupel was born Dec. 6, 1838. They are worthy members Pleasant Grove Grange, No. 1550. Mr. R. is a Democrat. He received his education in the common schools of the county. Was at Pike's Peak in 1860. Owns 50 acres of land.
Mrs. Rupel's mother, nee Mary Calkins, was born in Jamestown, N.Y., June 21, 1818, and her father, Caleb Calkins, was born in Vermont, Aug. 27, 1790, and her mother, nee Susan Beardsley, was born in Rhode Island, Nov. 27, 1790; they were married in 1812. Geo. W. Bronson was born in Wayne county, O., Aug. 25, 1814, and was married in 1835, in Cass county, Mich. Mr. Bronson's mother, nee Nancy Cathcart, was born in New Jersey March 6, 1786, and his father, Reuben Bronson, was born in Vermont Sept. 7, 1781; the two latter were married in 1804. Mr. R's P.O. is South Bend.

     Bessie Rupel was born circa March 1888 at Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Elias H. Rupel and Molly Barrett.

     Blanche Rupel was born circa December 1884 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Rupel and Susan Fisher.

     Charles Rupel was born on 8 January 1865 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He was the son of Franklin Rupel and Martha Jane Rockhill. Charles Rupel married Clara Stickler on 8 February 1898.¹ Charles Rupel died on 25 February 1944 at age 79.¹ He was buried at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

     Clarissa Rupel was born circa May 1855 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Elisha H. Rupel and Jane Vanderhoof. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 149,152.

     Daniel Rupel was born circa 1847.² She was the daughter of Samuel Rupel and Elinor Chord.

     David Rupel was born on 30 June 1811 at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.² He was the son of Jacob Rupel and Ann Livengood. David Rupel married Sarah Melling, daughter of Andrew Melling (Meller) and Margaret (?), on 10 January 1836.² David Rupel died on 24 January 1894 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 82.² David and Nancy were twins.

The History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, 1880, page 729-730, had following:
David Rupel, second permanent settler in Liberty tp. (township), was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, July 31, 1811; his parents, Jacob and Ann Rupel, were natives of Germany, and came to America at a very early day. In 1830 he came to Elkhart county, and remained during the winter. The following spring he came to this county and located near South Bend; at that time there were but two houses in the place, and they were occupied by Taylor and Coquillard, or Cutteau, as he was known, who had a trading post with the Indians at that place. In the summer of 1832 the settlers built the court-house; the material consisted chiefly of brick; in May, 1836, he moved to Liberty tp.
He was married Jan. 10, 1836, to Sarah Meller, daughter of Andrew and Margaret Meller, natives of Ohio. This union was blest with 6 children, 5 of whom are living, viz.: Dennis W., Andrew M., Margaret J., (now wife of J.W. Jones), Melinda C. (wife of David H. Weaver) and Mary E. (wife of Jonathan M. Cripe). Mrs. Rupel died Feb. 21, 1875, aged 58 years.

     Dennis W. Rupel was born circa November 1839 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of David Rupel and Sarah Melling. Dennis W. Rupel married Mary O'Conner on 30 April 1862 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 146,150.

     Diantha Rupel was born circa May 1861 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Hiram Rupel and Laura Treadwell. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 149. Diantha Rupel died in 1921.

     Donald Aloysius Rupel was born on 21 December 1921 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He was the son of Alexis Coquillard Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Drollinger.

     Edith Rupel was born on 9 May 1878.¹ She was the daughter of Franklin Rupel and Martha Jane Rockhill. Edith Rupel married Harrison Kirkley on 16 October 1907.¹ Edith Rupel died on 29 December 1969 at age 91.¹ Edith and Harrison had three children. Sketches of my kith and kin, 1966, by Helen Walz Maxwell. Edith and Harrison married at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church.

     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 149. Edward Louis Rupel was born circa 1865 at Indiana. He was the son of Hiram Rupel and Laura Treadwell. Edward Louis Rupel died in 1896.

     Elias H. Rupel was born on 23 February 1835 at Centre Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Rupel and Christina Shumaker. Elias H. Rupel married Molly Barrett on 29 January 1885.¹ Elias H. Rupel died circa April 1927.² He was buried at Bowman Cemetery, Portage Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Jim Coleman lists Elias death date as 09 Feb 1928. Jim Coleman lists Elias's wife as Mary Barrett.

     Elisha H. Rupel was born on 29 October 1827 at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was the son of Peter Rupel and Christina Shumaker. Elisha H. Rupel married Jane Vanderhoof, daughter of Jules Vanderhoof and Catherine (?), on 25 November 1853.¹ Elisha H. Rupel died on 22 May 1911 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 83.^1,2,3 He was buried at Bowman Cemetery, Portage Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,3

The History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, 1880, page 674, had following:
Elisha H. Rupel, son of Peter and Christina Rupel, formerly of Pennsylvania, but later of this county, was born Oct. 29, 1827, in Somerset county, Pa; moved to this tp. (township) in 1830; was married in 1853 to Jane Vanderhoof, daughter of Jules and Catherine Vanderhoof, of this tp. They have 2 children, Clarissa, born in 1855, and Harrietta, born in 1860. Mr. R. is a Democrat; his first vote was cast for Andrew Jackson. He owns 187 acres of fine land, worth about $100 an acre, in sec. 26.

     Elizabeth Rupel was born circa 1811 at Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Jacob Rupel and Ann Livengood. Elizabeth Rupel married Daniel Palmer. Elizabeth Rupel died on 30 January 1874 at Indiana.² Jack D. Ruple lists Elizabeth & Daniel Palmer with 4 kids, unnamed. Jack Coleman lists Elizabeth married to John Ruddick on 01Aug1833. Jack Coleman lists Elizabeth and John Ruddick with 8 children. Jack Coleman lists John Ruddick remarrying in 1878 to Sophia Cook.

     Elizabeth C. Rupel was born on 4 March 1914 at Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of Alexis Coquillard Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Drollinger. Elizabeth C. Rupel died in 1983.

     Ephraim Rupel was born on 4 December 1821 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John Rupel and Mary Peck. Ephraim Rupel married Susannah Stull circa April 1847 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Ephraim Rupel died on 24 October 1906 at age 84.¹ He was buried at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 144,148.