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     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

     Charles Rupel was the son of Chord S. Rupel and Mary Wagner.

     Chord S. Rupel was born on 18 February 1859.¹ He was the son of John J. Rupel and Lydia Chord. Chord S. Rupel married Mary Wagner on 24 February 1880.¹

     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.

     Clyde Rupel was born in 1865.¹ He was the son of Tilghman H. Rupel and Rebecca A. Heaton. Clyde Rupel died on 30 January 1877.¹ He was buried at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co, Indiana.¹

     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 also known as Edmund Donald. He 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. Donald Aloysius Rupel died on 30 May 1964 at age 42.

     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 Adelalde 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 Adelalde Rupel married Robert Henry Drover II on 30 September 1939 at South Bent, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Elizabeth Adelalde Rupel died on 18 April 1983 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 69. She was buried at Riverview Cemetery, South Bent, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     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.

     Ernest Burr Rupel was born on 22 October 1866 at Centre Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Franklin Rupel and Martha Jane Rockhill. Ernest Burr Rupel married Hallie Smith, daughter of Alexander Smith and Emma Myers, on 14 December 1893 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² Ernest Burr Rupel died on 11 September 1945 at age 78.² He was buried at Bowman Cemetery, Portage Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     Frances G. Rupel was never married. He was born on 19 February 1910 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Alexis Coquillard Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Drollinger. Frances G. Rupel died on 9 November 1910 at Indiana.¹ He was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     Franklin Rupel was born on 23 May 1837 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Rupel and Christina Shumaker. Franklin Rupel married Martha Jane Rockhill on 26 November 1863 at Portage Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² Franklin Rupel died on 9 August 1908 at age 71.²

     Harriet Rupel was born circa 1860 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Elisha H. Rupel and Jane Vanderhoof. Harriet Rupel married A. Whiteman. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 149,152.

     Hazel Rupel was born circa June 1887 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Rupel and Susan Fisher.

     Helen Rupel was born at Indiana.¹ She married C.A. Perkins. Helen Rupel was the daughter of Isaac Rupel and Susan Fisher. Helen had one daughter.

     Herbert Heaton Rupel was born on 1 June 1867 at St. Joseph Co, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Tilghman H. Rupel and Rebecca A. Heaton. Herbert Heaton Rupel married Lunetta Briggs on 7 February 1906 at Indiana. Herbert Heaton Rupel died in 1937.² He was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Riverside, Riverside Co., California.²

     Hiram Rupel was born circa September 1830 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Rupel and Christina Shumaker. Hiram Rupel married Laura Treadwell on 14 May 1857.¹ Hiram Rupel died on 24 July 1906.² He was buried at Bowman Cemetery, Portage Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Jim Coleman lists Hiram born 14 Sep 1830, and died 24 Jun 1906.

The History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, 1880, page 674, had following:
Hiram Rupel, living on sec. 26, was born in Elkhart county, in September, 1830; his parents, Peter and Christina (Shumal) Rupel, were natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Rupel was married in 1854 to Laura Creedvell, formerly of New York State. They have 3 children, Dicintha, Oscar William and Louis Edyker. Mr. Rupel is a farmer and has a beautiful and well tilled farm of 26 2/8 acres, valued at $100 per acre; P.O., South Bend.

NOTE: Other sources list Christina's surname as Shumaker, and Laura's surname as Treadwell.

     Howard Glenn Rupel was born on 31 January 1878 at St. Joseph Co, Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Tilghman H. Rupel and Rebecca A. Heaton. Howard Glenn Rupel married Olga Belle Penrose on 8 April 1903 at Indiana. Howard Glenn Rupel married Anna Mae Brones on 19 September 1918 at Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa. Howard Glenn Rupel died on 22 July 1946 at St. Joseph Co, Indiana, at age 68.² He was buried at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co, Indiana.²

     Howard Herbert Heaton Rupel Jr. was born in September 1909 at California. He was the son of Herbert Heaton Rupel and Lunetta Briggs. Howard Herbert Heaton Rupel Jr. died on 1 October 1909 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.

     Isaac Rupel was born on 25 February 1843 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Samuel Rupel and Elinor Chord. Isaac Rupel married Susan Fisher on 15 November 1883 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Isaac Rupel died on 7 August 1910 at age 67.¹ Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 146,150.

     Jacob Rupel was born between 1794 and 1795 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Jacob Rupel and Ann Livengood. Jacob Rupel married Catherine Griffith. Jacob Rupel died circa 1839 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ Have seen surname given as RUPLE and RUPEL. Following was in John Coleman Records, FHL film 1673524, item 14:
1839 Administration of Jacob Rupel, Elkhart Co., wife Catherine appointed guardian of Rachel. Mary Rupel received $200 Oct 4, 1845, Isaih Rush and Sarah received share April 24, 1844, Jeremiah received share April 3, 1844, Levi Longley signed for Benjamin. Jereimah Rupel and Andrew, Mary Longley sued Sarah and Rachel for division of land in Baugo twps., Elkhart Co., Indiana.

     Jacob Rupel was born on 23 December 1764 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Jacob Ruple (Rupel) and Margaret (?) Jacob Rupel married Ann Livengood, daughter of Peter Livengood and Barbara Nefsinger, in 1790.² Jacob Rupel died on 20 November 1847 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 82.¹ He was buried at Centre Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ John Coleman states Jacob's birthday as 10Jan1765 in PA. Pedigree Charts by Margaret E. Bullock, FHL film 1673340, item 7. Margaret Bullock has Jacob born in Somerset Co., PA 23 Dec 1764.

Following from 'Rupel Cemetery abstracts, Centre Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, 1765-1847, record of deceased adult males.' FHL film 1673046, item 31:
Rupel Private Cemetery in Centre Township, Keria Trail, St. Joseph Co., IN.
RUPEL, JACOB born 1765, died 11-20-1847, grave no. 5.