John Lewis Ruple

M, #3671, b. circa 1863, d. 3 December 1932
Pedigree
Last Edited=27 Mar 2022
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     John Lewis Ruple was born circa 1863 at Indiana.1 He was the son of William Ruple and Matilda Angle. John Lewis Ruple married Rosetta B. Helderman on 15 November 1886 at Indiana. John Lewis Ruple died on 3 December 1932 at Indiana.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

John Wesley Ruple

M, #3392
Pedigree
Last Edited=29 May 1995
Relationships
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     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 Ruple1

M, #3256, b. 11 November 1832, d. 1 April 1905
Pedigree
Last Edited=13 May 2021
Relationships
1st cousin 4 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Grandson of Jacob Ruple
Jonas Ruple Civil War Discharge Papers
To all whom it may Concern: Know ye, That Jonas Ruple a Corporal of Captain William Venamon(?) Company, (D,) 100 Regiment of Indiana Infantry Volunteers, who was enrolled on the 22 day of August one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Two to serve Three years or during the war, is hereby Discharged from the service of the United States this Eight day of June, 1865, at Washington D.C. by reason of Expiration of Term of Service. (No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist*.) Said Jonas Ruple was born in Elkhart Co. in the State of Indiana, is 29 years of age, 5 feet 7 ½ inches high, Dark complexion, Grey eyes, Brown hair, and by occupation when enrolled, a Farmer. Given at Washington, D.C. this Eight day of June 1865. William (?) Venamon(?) Capt Regt Inf Vols Compy *This sentence will be erased should there be anything in the conduct or physical condition of the soldier rendering him unfit for the Army. (This file was received in an email from Chris Treadway on 05 Sep 2006. Jonas Ruple was his great great grandfather)
     Jonas Ruple was born on 11 November 1832 at Michigan.2 He was born circa November 1832 at Indiana.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 72.2 He was buried on 4 April 1905 at Friends Cemetery, Michigan.2 Jim Coleman has Jonas born about 1820/25 in PA. The cause of death was Apoplexy, secondary cause was old age.2

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census1 June 1860Baugo 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.
Census1 June 1870Calvin, 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
Census22 June 1880Calvin 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.
Census1890Penn 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
Census1 June 1900Penn 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.

Child of Jonas Ruple and Lydia (?)

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."
  2. [S1943] Jonas Ruple, death 247 (04 Apr 1905), unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate: Jonas Ruple 1832-1905.
  3. [S1312] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 140, 147, 151 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
  4. [S1943] Jonas Ruple, Death Certificate: Jonas Ruple 1832-1905, Jonas listed as 24-years old for his first marriage.
  5. [S1737] Chris Treadway, "Email from Chris Treadway," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 27 Sep 2006. Hereinafter cited as "Email from Chris Treadway."

Jonas Ruple

M, #3344, b. 30 August 1887, d. 13 September 1956
Pedigree
Last Edited=26 Apr 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Jonas Ruple was born on 30 August 1887 at Vandalia, Cass Co., Michigan.1 He was born circa August 1887 at Michigan.2 He was the son of Alfred Ruple and Mary Ellen Dils. Jonas Ruple died on 13 September 1956 at Michigan at age 69.
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.1 He was described as Height/Build: Tall/medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: Gray/Brown in 1918.1

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census15 April 1910Mottville, St. 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, dressmaker3

Citations

  1. [S1738] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record, online www.ancestry.com, Source Citation: Registration Location: St Joseph County, Michigan;
    Roll: 1682814; Draft Board: 0.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data:
    United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls.
    Description:
    This database contains an index and images of World War I draft registration cards completed by approximately 24 million men living in the U.S. in 1917 and 1918. Information that may be found for an individual includes: name, place of residence, date and place of birth, race, country of citizenship, occupation, and employer.. Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record.
  2. [S1328] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 150, 153 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
  3. [S1739] Unknown household, census, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah, Ancestry.com website, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Mottville, St Joseph, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 132; Image:
    258.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census (database on-line).
    Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2006. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA Original data:
    United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls.
    Description:
    This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes:
    name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more.

Joseph Ruple

M, #3335
Pedigree
Last Edited=1 Jul 1999
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     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

M, #3729
Pedigree
Last Edited=10 Nov 1997
Relationships
5th cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
6th great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Joshua Ruple is the son of Dale Ruple and Kimberly Spinks.

Julian Ruple

M, #3258, b. abt 1820/1825
Pedigree
Last Edited=9 Nov 2020
Relationships
1st cousin 4 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Julian Ruple was born abt 1820/1825 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.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Larry Ruple

M, #8452
Pedigree
Last Edited=3 Dec 2020
Relationships
5th cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Larry Ruple is the son of Russell Eugene Ruple and Bernadette Dealina Grathen.

Laura Ruple

F, #3683, b. circa 1871
Pedigree
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Laura Ruple was born circa 1871 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Allen Ruple and Orline Starner.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Linda Ruple

F, #3259, b. abt 1820/1825
Pedigree
Last Edited=9 Nov 2020
Relationships
1st cousin 4 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Linda Ruple was born abt 1820/1825 at Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd). Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Lucinda Ruple

F, #3293, b. circa 1846
Pedigree
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Relationships
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     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.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Lucy A. Ruple

F, #3549, b. 1870, d. 1950
Pedigree
Last Edited=13 Oct 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Lucy A. Ruple was born in 1870 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Ruple and Minerva Ashton. Lucy A. Ruple married William Coran Kleckner on 21 June 1901.1 Lucy A. Ruple died in 1950. Lucy and William moved to Chicago.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Luella J. Ruple

F, #3535, b. 17 March 1862, d. 26 January 1876
Pedigree
Last Edited=13 Oct 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Luella J. Ruple was born on 17 March 1862.1 She was born circa 1862 at Indiana.2 She was the daughter of James Ruple and Sarah McNay. Luella J. Ruple died on 26 January 1876 at age 13.1 She was buried at Osceola Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.1 In 1870 Census, Luella J Ruple is 8 years old.

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census1870Baugo Twsp., Elkhart Co., Indiana, page 162.

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Luella J. Ruple, Memorial ID 61814361,
    Birth: 17 March 1862
    Death: 26 January 1876
    Burial: Osceola Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61814361/luella_j-ruple: accessed 13 Oct 2026), memorial page for Luella J. Ruple (17 Mar 1862–26 Jan 1876), Find a Grave Memorial ID 61814361, citing Osceola Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Jan Satrom (contributor 48483631).
    Parents
    James Ruple 1835–1927
    Sarah McNay Ruple 1837–1905
    Siblings
    John E. Ruple 1867–1945
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2017/204/61814361_1500839505984.jpg,.
  2. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Lula Ruple

F, #3690, b. circa 1875
Pedigree
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Lula Ruple was born circa 1875 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Fredrick Ruple and Rebecca Robinson.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Lydia A. Ruple

F, #3298, b. circa 1850
Pedigree
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Relationships
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Lydia A. Ruple was born circa 1850 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.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Margaret Ruple

F, #3253, b. circa 1804, d. 27 August 1880
Pedigree
Last Edited=28 Oct 2026
Relationships
1st cousin 4 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Margaret Ruple was born circa 1804 at Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd). Margaret Ruple married Mitchell McClintock circa 1822 at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. Margaret Ruple died on 27 August 1880 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.1 Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 140.

Children of Margaret Ruple and Mitchell McClintock

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Margaret Ruple

F, #3265, b. 1766
Pedigree
Last Edited=8 Mar 2026
Relationships
3rd great-grandaunt of Steven Harn Redman
Daughter of Jacob Ruple
     Margaret Ruple was born in 1766 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Jacob Ruple and Margaret Skinner. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 138, 143.

Martin Ruple

M, #3264, b. 1774, d. 1823
Pedigree
Last Edited=6 Jan 2026
Relationships
3rd great-granduncle of Steven Harn Redman
Son of Jacob Ruple
     Martin Ruple was born in 1774 at Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of Jacob Ruple and Margaret Skinner. Martin Ruple married Nancy Miller, daughter of Christopher Miller and Susanna (?). Martin Ruple died in 1823 at Greenville Twsp., Darke Co., Pennsylvania.2 He was buried at Burial Details Unknown.2

Children of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller

Citations

  1. [S1314] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 140-143 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Martin Rupel, Memorial ID 208932121,
    Birth: 1774, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Death: 1823, Greenville Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA
    Burial
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208932121/martin-rupel: accessed January 6, 2026), memorial page for Martin Rupel (1774–1823), Find a Grave Memorial ID 208932121; Maintained by Glen Swartz (contributor 46889224).
    Parents
    Jacob Rupel 1742–1796
    Margaret Skinner Rupel 1746–1804
    Siblings
    Jacob Rupel 1764–1847
    Elizabeth Rupel Burnworth 1776–1804
    Barbara Rupel Mitchell 1786–1860,.

Martin Ruple

M, #3380
Pedigree
Last Edited=1 Jul 1999
Relationships
1st cousin 4 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Martin Ruple was the son of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 143,147.

Marvin Worth Ruple

M, #14561, b. 21 April 1907, d. September 1971
Pedigree
Last Edited=30 Oct 2026
     Marvin Worth Ruple also went by the name of Jack. He was born on 21 April 1907 at Holland, Faulkner Co., Arkansas.1 He married Lenora Delois Tedder in 1952. Marvin Worth Ruple died in September 1971 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, at age 64.1 He was buried at Rest Hills Memorial Park, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.1 His FamilySearch ID is LDM8-CHX.

Child of Marvin Worth Ruple and Lenora Delois Tedder

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Marvin Worth “Jack” Ruple, Memorial ID 139309702,
    Birth: 21 April 1907, Holland, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA
    Death: September 1971, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
    Burial: Rest Hills Memorial Park, North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139309702/marvin_worth-ruple: accessed 30 Oct 2026), memorial page for Marvin Wort,.

Mary Ruple

F, #3252, b. 17 May 1807, d. 9 May 1896
Pedigree
Last Edited=6 Jul 2025
Relationships
1st cousin 4 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Mary Ruple was also known as Polly. She was born on 17 May 1807 at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd). Mary Ruple was born on 17 April 1808 at Pennsylvania.2 She married Esten McClintic. Mary Ruple died on 9 May 1896 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana, at age 88.2,1 She was buried at McClintic Cemetery, Syracuse, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.2,1 Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 140.

Children of Mary Ruple and Esten McClintic

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Mary Polly (Ruple) McClintic, Memorial ID 15155066,
    Birth: 17 May 1807, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Death: 9 May 1896, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: McClintic Cemetery, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15155066/mary_polly-mcclintic: accessed July 6, 2025), memorial page for Mary Polly Ruple McClintic (17 May 1807–9 May 1896), Find a Grave Memorial ID 15155066, citing McClintic Cemetery, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Jan Satrom (contributor 48483631).
    Spouses
    Esten McClintic 1808–1856
    Children
    Abigal McClintic Hamman 1830–1927
    Elizabeth McClintic Stuard 1833–1923
    William M. McClintic 1835–1926
    Pvt John McClintic 1837–1886
    Lucinda McClintock Zentz 1839–1905
    Margaret McClintic Kincaide 1841–1924
    Julia Ann McClintic 1844–1845
    Andrew Mitchell McClintic 1844–1898
    Mary Melissa McClintic Koher 1847–1937
    Aaron McClintic 1853–1938
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2023/48/15155066_b452a5c0-3ffb-4223-92b4-71bd46a84147.jpeg,.
  2. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Mary Elizabeth Ruple

F, #3711, b. 21 March 1921, d. 23 November 1989
Pedigree
Last Edited=5 Sep 2026
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Mary Elizabeth Ruple was born on 21 March 1921 at Marcellus, Cass Co., Michigan.1,2 She was the daughter of John Calvin Ruple and Edna E. Nichols. Mary Elizabeth Ruple married Gale Lee Wade on 8 September 1940 at Marcellus, Cass Co., Michigan.1 Mary Elizabeth Ruple died on 23 November 1989 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 68.2 She was buried at Bly Cemetery, Marcellus, Cass Co., Michigan.2 Mary and Gale had five children.

Citations

  1. [S1339] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 154 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Mary Elizabeth (Ruple) Wade, Memorial ID 72786145,
    Birth: 21 March 1921, Marcellus, Cass County, Michigan, USA
    Death: 23 November 1989, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Bly Cemetery, Marcellus, Cass County, Michigan
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72786145/mary_elizabeth-wade: accessed 5 Sep 2026), memorial page for Mary Elizabeth Ruple Wade (21 Mar 1921–23 Nov 1989), Find a Grave Memorial ID 72786145, citing Bly Cemetery, Marcellus, Cass County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Linda (contributor 46931690).
    Parents
    John Calvin Ruple 1883–1945
    Edna E. Nichols Ruple 1883–1973
    Spouses
    Gale Lee Wade 1916–1979 (m. 1940)
    Siblings
    Harold Ruple 1905–1963
    Helen Marie Ruple Romig 1906–1971
    Howard B. Ruple 1908–1971
    Hazel L. Ruple Aldrich 1910–1989
    Harry L Ruple 1913–1991
    Homer Alfred Ruple 1914–1994
    Baby Son Ruple 1915–1915
    Hyldred Ione Ruple McLeod 1916–2001
    Marie H Ruple Kelly 1918–1998
    Harland J. Ruple 1923–1923
    John Calvin Ruple Jr 1923–1923
    Dorothy Le June Ruple 1928–1928
    Children
    Norman Lee Wade 1942–1992
    Dale A. "Farmer George" Wade 1957–2008
    Gale Randall Wade 1957–2018
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2018/190/72786145_bb27f3ef-25ec-49f1-a4b2-c1e456474fbd.jpeg,.

Mary Jane Ruple

F, #3516, b. 26 August 1840, d. 3 September 1920
Pedigree
Last Edited=12 Oct 2025
Relationships
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Mary Jane Ruple was born on 26 August 1840 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Andrew Ruple and Sarah Jane Wilkins. Mary Jane Ruple married John Cook on 22 March 1860 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.1 Mary Jane Ruple died on 3 September 1920 at Cass Co., Michigan, at age 80.2 She was buried at Reames-Norton Cemetery, Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.2 Mary and John had one child, John.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Mary Jane (Ruple) Cook, Memorial ID 121075115,
    Birth: 26 August 1840
    Death: 3 September 1920, Cass County, Michigan, USA
    Burial: Reames-Norton Cemetery, Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 23 September 2020), memorial page for Mary Jane Ruple Cook (26 Aug 1840–3 Sep 1920), Find a Grave Memorial no. 121075115, citing Reames-Norton Cemetery, Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Linda Messersmith (contributor 47329240).
    Parents Andrew Ruple 1805–1889 Sarah Jane Wilkins Ruple 1811–1895
    Spouse John Cook 1835–1895 (m. 1860)
    Siblings Ammi Ruple 1831–1905 Elizabeth Ruple Chrisman 1833–1924 James Ruple 1835–1927 Andrew Jackson Ruple 1838–1905 Matilda Ruple Baringer 1849–1912 Selina Ruple Price 1854–1941
    Children Milo Cook 1868–1958,.

Matilda Ruple

F, #3519, b. 28 October 1847, d. 13 August 1912
Pedigree
Last Edited=11 Oct 2025
Relationships
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Matilda Ruple was born on 28 October 1847 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Andrew Ruple and Sarah Jane Wilkins. Matilda Ruple married Samuel Barringer on 16 May 1867 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.1 Matilda Ruple died on 13 August 1912 at Solomon, Dickinson Co., Kansas, at age 64.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Matthew Ruple1

M, #3382
Pedigree
Last Edited=2 Sep 2003
Relationships
1st cousin 4 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Matthew Ruple was the son of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller.

Citations

  1. [S1335] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 143, 148 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.

Matthias Ruple

M, #3381
Pedigree
Last Edited=25 Apr 1995
Relationships
1st cousin 4 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Matthias Ruple was the son of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 143,147.

Melvin Ruple

M, #3338, b. circa 1870
Pedigree
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Melvin Ruple was born circa 1870 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.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Minnie Bell Ruple

F, #3546, b. circa 1867, d. 1937
Pedigree
Last Edited=13 Oct 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Minnie Bell Ruple was born circa 1867 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Ruple and Minerva Ashton. Minnie Bell Ruple married William S.R. Smith on 20 April 1890.1 Minnie Bell Ruple died in 1937.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Morton DeWitt Ruple

M, #3700, b. 15 July 1889, d. 10 December 1952
Pedigree
Last Edited=13 Oct 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Morton DeWitt Ruple was born on 15 July 1889 at Ligonier, Noble Co., Indiana.1 He was born circa June 1889 at Indiana.2 He was the son of William Aaron Ruple and Lucinda Johns. Morton DeWitt Ruple married Berneta M. Moon on 15 November 1919 at Mishawaka, Kosciusko Co., Indiana. Morton DeWitt Ruple died on 10 December 1952 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 63.1 He was buried at Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier, Noble Co., Indiana.1 Morton had two sons, Richard and Dean.

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Morton DeWitt Ruple, Memorial ID 42061973,
    Birth: 15 July 1889, Ligonier, Noble County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 10 December 1952, Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier, Noble County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42061973/morton_dewitt-ruple: accessed 13 Oct 2026), memorial page for Morton DeWitt Ruple (15 Jul 1889–10 Dec 1952), Find a Grave Memorial ID 42061973, citing Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier, Noble County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Kay Cynova (contributor 47064119).
    Parents
    William Aaron Ruple 1856–1930
    Lucinda L. John Ruple 1857–1924
    Spouses
    Berneta M. Moon Ruple 1899–1978 (m. 1919)
    Siblings
    John J Ruple 1879–1942
    Nettie Marie Ruple Brady 1882–1968
    Russell L Ruple 1896–1901
    Children
    Marjorie May Ruple 1921–1926
    Pvt Richard J Ruple 1923–1945
    Dean A Ruple 1930–1950
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2021/97/42061973_1ec12d0c-abeb-4fc6-a4c7-eef2d5b2c462.jpeg,.
  2. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Nancy Ruple

F, #3266
Pedigree
Last Edited=24 Apr 1995
Relationships
3rd great-grandaunt of Steven Harn Redman
Daughter of Jacob Ruple
     Nancy Ruple was the daughter of Jacob Ruple and Margaret Skinner. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 138,143.