Wilfred Runkles1
M, #2406
Last Edited=23 Aug 1997
Wilfred Runkles married Martha Suman, daughter of male Suman and Virginia C. Douty, on 25 December 1902.1
Citations
- [S1126] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 214", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
William John B. Runkles1
M, #489, b. 22 July 1793
Last Edited=8 Jan 2015
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.
Citations
- [S418] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 169", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 913243). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
Albert Hale Rupel
M, #3357, b. 5 June 1902, d. 11 July 1961
Last Edited=10 Nov 1997
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Rupel
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
Citations
- [S1331] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 152, 153 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
Alda Rupel
F, #3374, b. 4 May 1858, d. 4 May 1858
Last Edited=15 Dec 2020
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
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
M, #3288, b. 25 January 1877, d. 15 December 1941
Last Edited=29 Jun 2021
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of Jacob Rupel
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.
Children of Alexis Coquillard Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Drollinger
- Margaret Cecilla Rupel b. 26 Nov 1905, d. 27 Apr 1994
- John Drollinger Rupel+ b. 5 Feb 1907, d. 21 Jan 1952
- Robert Alexis Rupel b. 6 Aug 1908, d. 1 Feb 1974
- Frances G. Rupel b. 19 Feb 1910, d. 9 Nov 1910
- Lawrence Quinby Rupel+ b. 20 Sep 1912, d. 28 Nov 1948
- Elizabeth C. Rupel b. 4 Mar 1914, d. 1983
- James Anthony Rupel b. 3 Nov 1915, d. 4 Oct 1982
- Joseph C. Rupel b. 15 Feb 1918, d. 4 Oct 1922
- Mary Clara Rupel b. 10 Aug 1919
- Donald Aloysius Rupel b. 21 Dec 1921
- Theodore Jerome Rupel b. 19 Nov 1923, d. 11 Jan 2002
- Maurice Eugene Rupel
Citations
- [S2627] Alexis Coquillard Rupel, death 38994 (18 dec 1941), Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah, Source Citation
Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1941; Roll: 14
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011 (database on-line). Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data:
Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana.. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011. - [S1319] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 149, 151 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
- [S2626] Mrs. Mary Rupel, The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana), www.newspapers.com, 11 March 1969 (Tuesday), 9. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana).
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Alexis Coquillard Rupel, Memorial ID 128543155,
Birth: 1877
Death: 1941
Burial: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 02 November 2020), memorial page for Alexis Coquillard Rupel (1877–1941), Find a Grave Memorial no. 128543155, citing Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Nancy (contributor 47625783).
Family Members
Parents Osborn D. Rupel 1844–1931 Josephine A Coquillard Rupel 1848–1929
Spouse Mary Edna Drollinger Rupel 1880–1969,.
Alice E. Rupel
F, #3363, b. 22 October 1906, d. 20 April 1989
Last Edited=24 Nov 2020
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
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
Citations
- [S1329] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 153 (Little Rock, Arkansas: n.pub., c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Alice E. Gammons, Memorial ID 136551081,
Birth: 1905
Death: 1989
Burial: Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 24 November 2020), memorial page for Alice E. Gammons (1905–1989), Find a Grave Memorial no. 136551081, citing Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Ginny Lesak Jakoubek (contributor 46994353).
Spouse William C. Gammons 1905–1966,.
Alma Rupel
F, #3472, b. circa March 1879
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
Alma Rupel was born circa March 1879 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Andrew Rupel and Mara A. Hasbaugh.
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Andrew Rupel
M, #3319, b. 27 February 1842, d. 30 April 1916
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Grandson of Jacob Rupel
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.
Children of Andrew Rupel and Mara A. Hasbaugh
- Sarah Rupel b. c Aug 1869
- Arthur Rupel b. c Dec 1872
- Maggie Rupel b. c 1875
- Alma Rupel b. c Mar 1879
- Mary Rupel b. c Jan 1885
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Ann Rupel
F, #3316, b. circa 1839, d. 1 October 1902
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
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.
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Arthur Rupel
M, #3471, b. circa December 1872
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of Jacob Rupel
Arthur Rupel was born circa December 1872 at Indiana.1 He was the son of Andrew Rupel and Mara A. Hasbaugh.
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Arvard B. Rupel
M, #3775, b. 7 July 1859, d. 28 January 1932
Last Edited=4 Jul 2011
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Grandnephew of Jacob Rupel
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.
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.
Children of Arvard B. Rupel and Anna Zahrt
- Glenn Rupel b. Aug 1885
- Mabelle Rupel b. Feb 1891
- Maribel Rupel b. Jul 1895
Citations
- [S1336] N/a, History of St Joseph Co , Indiana, 1880, page 746 (Chicago, Illinois: C.C. Chapman & Company, 1880). Hereinafter cited as History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana.
Awilda Rupel
F, #3399, b. circa December 1848
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
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.
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Barbara Rupel1
F, #3241, b. 1 December 1806, d. 1 May 1873
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 2nd great-grandaunt of Steven Harn Redman
Daughter of Jacob Rupel
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.
Children of Barbara Rupel and Howard Huntsman
- Henry G. Huntsman
- George Huntsman b. c 1821?
- Lindley Huntsman b. 23 Apr 1829, d. 28 Apr 1929
- Benjamin Huntsman b. 15 Dec 1839, d. 7 Sep 1894
- William H. Huntsman b. 3 Oct 1840, d. 27 Dec 1922
- Martha Huntsman b. 3 Feb 1842, d. 23 Apr 1899
- Horace Huntsman b. 25 Nov 1843, d. 3 Sep 1929
- Margaret Huntsman b. 29 Sep 1845, d. 15 Jun 1920
- Calvin Huntsman b. 20 May 1848, d. 9 Dec 1918
- Elilee Huntsman b. c 1850
- Albert Huntsman b. 28 Jun 1850, d. 27 Mar 1925
Citations
- [S1307] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 139, 147 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
- [S1303] John Coleman, "John Coleman records FHL film 1673524 item 14" (n/a). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Bazil Rupel
M, #3309, b. 29 January 1833, d. 30 July 1909
Last Edited=10 Nov 2006
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Grandson of Jacob Rupel
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.
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.
Children of Bazil Rupel and Sara Jane Brunson
- James T. Rupel b. 20 Oct 1855
- Mell Rupel+ b. 3 Oct 1857
- N.I. Rupel b. 15 Oct 1864
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
- [S1324] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 149, 152 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
Bessie Rupel
F, #3422, b. circa March 1888
Last Edited=23 Aug 1997
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
Bessie Rupel was born circa March 1888 at Michigan.1 She was the daughter of Elias H. Rupel and Molly Barrett.
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Blanche Rupel
F, #3434, b. circa December 1884
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
Blanche Rupel was born circa December 1884 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Isaac Rupel and Susan Fisher.
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Charles Rupel
M, #3351, b. 8 January 1865, d. 25 February 1944
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of Jacob Rupel
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
Children of Charles Rupel and Clara Stickler
- Martin Franklin Rupel b. 30 Nov 1898, d. 24 Jul 1952
- Albert Hale Rupel b. 5 Jun 1902, d. 11 Jul 1961
Citations
- [S1324] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 149, 152 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Clarissa Rupel
F, #3327, b. circa May 1855
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
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.
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Daniel Rupel1
F, #3318, b. circa 1847
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
- [S1306] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 146, 150 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
David Rupel1
M, #3239, b. 30 June 1811, d. 24 January 1894
Last Edited=10 Nov 2006
- Relationships
- 2nd great-granduncle of Steven Harn Redman
Son of Jacob Rupel
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.
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.
Children of David Rupel and Sarah Melling
- Dennis W. Rupel b. c Nov 1839
- Andrew Rupel+ b. 27 Feb 1842, d. 30 Apr 1916
- Margaret J. Rupel b. c 1844
- Malinda C. Rupel b. c 1849
- Mary Ellen Rupel b. c 1852
- Louisa Rupel b. c 1869
Citations
- [S1306] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 146, 150 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
- [S1303] John Coleman, "John Coleman records FHL film 1673524 item 14" (n/a). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Dennis W. Rupel
M, #3320, b. circa November 1839
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Grandson of Jacob Rupel
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.
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Diantha Rupel
F, #3375, b. circa May 1861, d. 1921
Last Edited=15 Dec 2020
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
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.
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Donald Aloysius Rupel
M, #8830, b. 21 December 1921
Last Edited=29 Jun 2021
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Rupel
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
F, #3354, b. 9 May 1878, d. 29 December 1969
Last Edited=13 May 2021
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
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.
Child of Edith Rupel and Harrison Kirkley
Citations
- [S1332] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 152 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
- [S1847] Terry Walz, "Email from Terry Walz - 20Sep2007," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 20 Sep 2007. Hereinafter cited as "Email from Terry Walz - 20Sep2007."
Edward Louis Rupel
M, #3377, b. circa 1865, d. 1896
Last Edited=15 Dec 2020
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of Jacob Rupel
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
M, #3310, b. 23 February 1835, d. circa April 1927
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Grandson of Jacob Rupel
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.
Child of Elias H. Rupel and Molly Barrett
- Bessie Rupel b. c Mar 1888
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
- [S1324] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 149, 152 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
Elisha H. Rupel
M, #3307, b. 29 October 1827, d. 22 May 1911
Last Edited=28 Apr 2021
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Grandson of Jacob Rupel
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.
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.
Children of Elisha H. Rupel and Jane Vanderhoof
- Clarissa Rupel b. c May 1855
- Harriet Rupel b. c 1860
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
- [S1323] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 146, 149 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Elisha H Rupel, Memorial ID 45153372,
Birth: 29 October 1827, Pennsylvania, USA
Death: 22 May 1911, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
Burial: Bowman Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/45153372/elisha-h-rupel: accessed 28 April 2021), memorial page for Elisha H Rupel (29 Oct 1827–22 May 1911), Find a Grave Memorial ID 45153372, citing Bowman Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Scabbardfish (contributor 46844274).
Parents Peter Rupel unknown–1839 Christina Rupel unknown–1858
Spouse Jane Rupel 1832–1900
Siblings Hiram Rupel 1830–1906,.
Elizabeth Rupel1
F, #3243, b. circa 1811, d. 30 January 1874
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 2nd great-grandaunt of Steven Harn Redman
Daughter of Jacob Rupel
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.
Citations
- [S1307] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 139, 147 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
- [S1303] John Coleman, "John Coleman records FHL film 1673524 item 14" (n/a). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Elizabeth C. Rupel
F, #8385, b. 4 March 1914, d. 1983
Last Edited=28 Jun 2021
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
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
M, #3281, b. 4 December 1821, d. 24 October 1906
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Grandson of Jacob Rupel
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.
Child of Ephraim Rupel and Susannah Stull
- Awilda Rupel b. c Dec 1848
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."