Rachel Rupel

F, #9, b. 1 May 1836, d. 9 January 1906
Last Edited=16 Mar 2025
Rachel Harn taken in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Rachel Harn Memorial Card in 1906
Rachel Harn later in life
     Rachel Rupel was also known as Ruple. She was born on 1 May 1836 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of Jacob Rupel and Catherine Griffith. Rachel Rupel married Calvin Davis Harn, son of Elisha Lemuel Harn and Keziah Griswell, on 25 October 1856 at Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan.1,2 Rachel Rupel was a Keeping-house. She and Calvin Davis Harn were divorced on 25 May 1887 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, Grounds listed were cruelty.3 The 1900 Census has Rachel born Mar 1836, and married 44-years. Rachel Harn died on 9 January 1906 at Shieldsville, Rice Co., Minnesota, at age 69.4,5 Death Record lists name as "Rachel Ruple Harn", divorced. She was buried circa 1906 at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.6 The cause of death was Neuralgia of Heart. In Harn Family Bible, Rachel's lastname listed as Rupel. Grave lists Rachel Rupel Harn 1836-1906. Death Record has parents as Jacob Ruple and C. Griffith of PA.

DIES FROM HEART FAILURE
Sudden Death of Mrs. Rachel Rubel Harn After a Short Illness.

Mrs. Rachel Rubel Harn died very suddenly Tuesday afternoon from neuralgia of the heart.
Mrs. Harn had been sick for only a few days and her death came as a great shock to her relatives and friends in this city and vicinity.
Mrs. Harn was born in Indiana 69 years ago; came to St. Anthony in the year 1856 and removed to Faribault in 1868, where she has lived either in the city or vicinity ever since. Part of this time has been spent a few miles north of Faribault at Cedar Lake.
Mrs. Harn leaves three sons, Oscar C. Harn, of this city and with whom she made her home; Herbert Harn, of Mason City, Iowa, and Harry Harn, of Salt Lake City. Three daughters, Mrs. John Sells, of Syanid, N. D; Jessie Harn, of Cedar Lake; Mary Harn, Denver, and Margaritta Harn, of Minneapolis. Besides her children she leaves a sister, Mrs. Andrew Longley, of South Bend, Ind.
Mrs. Harn was a woman of exceptional character and was loved and respected by all who knew her and her many friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved family.

The Faribault Journal
Jan 17 1906 - Faribault, Rice, Minnesota, page 1.7

Census

CensusDatePlace
CensusJuly 1850Baugo Twsp., Elkhart Co., Indiana, Rachel Rupel listed as 14 years old, born in Indiana
CensusJune 1865Hennepin Co., Minnesota
Census28 July 1870Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota, Record ID     7163::42113341
URL     https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/42113341:7163
Image Page URL     https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7163/images/4264747_00323
Name     Rachel Harn
Age     34
Birth Date     abt 1836
Birth Place     Indiana
Dwelling Number     15
Residence     Faribault, Rice, Minnesota
Race     White
Gender     Female
Post Office     Warsaw
Occupation     Keeping House
Inferred Spouse     Calvin D Harn
Inferred Children     Oscar C Harn, Herbert Harn, Jessie Harn, Mary Harn, Anna Harn
Household Members     Calvin D Harn, Oscar C Harn, Herbert Harn, Jessie Harn, Mary Harn, Anna Harn, William C Newell
Source.Title     1870 United States Federal Census
Source.Year     1870
Source.Census Place     Faribault, Rice, Minnesota
Source.Roll     T132_9
Source.Page     318
Source.Citation     Year: 1870; Census Place: Faribault, Rice, Minnesota; Roll: T132_9; Page: 318
Census1 May 1875Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota, pg. 225
Census4 June 1880Shieldsville, Rice Co., Minnesota8
Census1885Shieldsville, Rice Co., Minnesota
CensusJune 1900Shieldsville Twsp., Rice Co., Minnesota, Record ID     7602::27110269
URL     https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/27110269:7602
Name     Rachel Harn
Age     64
Birth Date     March 1836
Birth Place     Indiana, USA
Residence     Shieldsville, Rice, Minnesota
Sheet Number     7
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation     109
Family Number     112
Race     White
Gender     Female
Relationship     Mother
Marital Status     Married
Marriage Year     1856
Years Married     44
Father's Birth Place     Pennsylvania, USA
Mother's Birth Place     Pennsylvania, USA
Mother number of living children     7
Mother How many children     8
Occupation     House Keeper
Months Not Employed     0
Can Read     Yes
Can Write     Yes
Can Speak English     Yes
Household Members     Oscar Harn, Gertrude Harn
Source.Title     1900 United States Federal Census
Source.Year     1900
Source.Census Place     Shieldsville, Rice, Minnesota
Source.Roll     788
Source.Page     7
Source.Enumeration District     0161
Source.FHL Film     1240788
Source.Citation     Year: 1900; Census Place: Shieldsville, Rice, Minnesota; Roll: 788; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1240788

Children of Rachel Rupel and Calvin Davis Harn

Citations

  1. [S8] Ellen Dorcas Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 140,144,145", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Family Group Sheets."
  2. [S2390] Berrien Co., Michigan Marriages 1822-1940: Ancestry.com. Michigan, County Marriages, 1822-1940 (database on-line). Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
    Original data: Marriage Records. Michigan Marriages. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, UT., Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as Berrien Co., Michigan Marriages.
  3. [S1645] Brief Mention, The Morning Oregonian, Oregon, 26 May 1887, 8. Hereinafter cited as The Morning Oregonian.
  4. [S10] Rachel Rupel entry, Death records, Rice Co , MN, Book A, pg 271, line 2, Rice Co., MN Court House, Rice County Courthouse, 320 3rd St NW, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. Hereinafter cited as Death records, Rice Co , MN, Book A, pg 271, line 2.
  5. [S1667] Rachel Rupel, death 1906-MN-48-509, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Death Cert Rachel Harn.
  6. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Rachel (Rupel) Harn, Memorial ID 84233398,
    Birth: 1836, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 16 January 1906, Rice County, Minnesota, USA
    Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 17 December 2020), memorial page for Rachel Rupel Harn (1836–16 Jan 1906), Find a Grave Memorial no. 84233398, citing Oak Ridge Cemetery, Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by BJ (contributor 46879813).

    Spouse Calvin Davis Harn 1830–1912
    Children Oscar Cecil Harn 1858–1941 Jessie Harn Streeter 1864–1911,.
  7. [S2867] DIES FROM HEART FAILURE, The Faribault Journal (Faribault, MN), oldnews.com, 17 Jan 1906, 1. Hereinafter cited as The Faribault Journal.
  8. [S2340] Harn, 07 jun 1880 census, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah, www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com website Family History Film: 1254632; Page: 289B; Enumeration District: 137; Image: 0221, 1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Rachael Harn
    Age: 44
    Birth Year: abt 1836
    Birthplace: Indiana
    Home in 1880: Shieldsville, Rice, Minnesota
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: D. Cofrin Harn
    Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    D. Cofrin Harn 49
    Rachael Harn 44
    C. Orear Harn 21
    E. Herbert Harn 20
    G. Jessie Harn 16
    C. Mary Harn 14
    K. Annie Harn 11
    H. Maggie Harn 9
    Harry Harn 5

    Source Citation
    Year: 1880; Census Place: Shieldsville, Rice, Minnesota; Roll: 632; Family History Film: 1254632; Page: 289B; Enumeration District: 137; Image: 0221
    Source Information
    Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site.

    Original data: Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. (NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Ralph Rupel

M, #3361, b. circa 1894, d. circa 1895
Last Edited=10 Nov 1997
Relationships
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Ralph Rupel was born circa 1894.1 He was the son of Ernest Burr Rupel and Hallie Smith. Ralph Rupel died circa 1895.1

Citations

  1. [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.

Ray Rupel

M, #3347
Last Edited=24 Apr 1995
Relationships
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Ray Rupel was the son of Mell Rupel and female (?) Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 153.

Raymond Thomas Rupel D.O.

M, #9840
Last Edited=16 Mar 2025
Relationships
4th cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Raymond Thomas Rupel D.O. is the son of Maurice Eugene Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Tamplen. Raymond Thomas Rupel D.O. married Mary Louise Van Wye on 5 August 1978 at Our Lady of the Mountains Church, Estes Park, Larimer Co., Colorado. Raymond Thomas Rupel D.O. married Joanne Vitanza M.D.

Robert Rupel

M, #3411, b. circa 1853
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Relationships
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Robert Rupel was born circa 1853 at Indiana.1 He was the son of Jacob P. Rupel and Ann Maria Stover. Robert Rupel married Anna D. White circa 1882.1

Citations

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

Robert Alexis Rupel

M, #8381, b. 6 August 1908, d. 1 February 1974
Last Edited=19 Jan 2024
Relationships
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Robert Alexis Rupel was born on 6 August 1908 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He was the son of Alexis Coquillard Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Drollinger. Robert Alexis Rupel was never married.1 He died on 1 February 1974 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 65.1 He was buried on 5 February 1974 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2

Census

CensusDatePlace
CensusApril 1910Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Robert A. Rupel listed as 2 years old and born in Indiana
CensusJanuary 1920Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Record ID     6061::102356791
URL     https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/102356791:6061
Name     Robert A Rupel
Age     11
Birth Year     abt 1909
Birth Place     Indiana
Residence     Greene, St Joseph, Indiana
Street     Okra road
Residence Date     1920
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relationship     Son
Marital Status     Single
Father's Name     Alexis C Rupel
Father's Birth Place     Indiana
Mother's Name     Mary E Rupel
Mother's Birth Place     Indiana
Able to Speak English     Yes
Attended School     yes
Able to read     Yes
Able to Write     Yes
Household Members     Alexis C Rupel, 42, Head, Mary E Rupel, 39, Wife, Margaret C Rupel, 14, Daughter, John D Rupel, 12, Son, Robert A Rupel, Lawrence T Rupel, 7, Son, Elizabeth C Rupel, 5, Daughter, James A Rupel, 4, Son, Joseph C Rupel, 1, Son, Mary M Rupel, 0, Daughter
Source.Title     1920 United States Federal Census
Source.Year     1920
Source.Census Place     Greene, St Joseph, Indiana
Source.Roll     T625_462
Source.Page     1B
Source.Enumeration District     191
Source.Citation     Year: 1920; Census Place: Greene, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: T625_462; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 191
CensusApril 1930Greene Twsp, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Record ID     6224::115687173
URL     https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/115687173:6224
Name     Robert A Rupel
Birth Year     abt 1909
Gender     Male
Race     White
Age     21
Birth Place     Indiana
Marital Status     Single
Relationship     Son
Residence     Greene, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
Map of Home     Greene, St Joseph, Indiana
Street Address     Liberty Highway or State Road
Dwelling Number     171
Family Number     173
Attended School     No
Able to Read and Write     Yes
Father's Birth Place     Indiana
Mother's Birth Place     Indiana
Able to Speak English     Yes
Occupation     Salesman
Industry     Retail Oil Business
Class of Worker     Working on own account
Employment     Yes
Household Members     Alex C Rupel, 53, Head, Mary E Rupel, 49, Wife, Robert A Rupel, Lawrence Q Rupel, 17, Son, Elizabeth C Rupel, 16, Daughter, James A Rupel, 14, Son, Martha M Rupel, 10, Daughter, Edmund D Rupel, 8, Son, Theadore J Rupel, 6, Son, Marrice U Rupel, 4, Son, Osborn D Rupel, 85, Father, Quinby Drollinger, 75, Father-in-law
Source.Title     1930 United States Federal Census
Source.Year     1930
Source.Census Place     Greene, St Joseph, Indiana
Source.Page     8B
Source.Enumeration District     0060
Source.FHL Film     2340362
Source.Citation     Year: 1930; Census Place: Greene, St Joseph, Indiana; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 2340362

Citations

  1. [S2814] Robert Alexis Rupel, death 74-006632 (06 Feb 1974), Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah, Record ID     60716::1160445
    URL     https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1160445:60716
    Name     Robert Alexis Rupel
    Gender     Male
    Race     White
    Age     65
    Marital Status     Never Married (Single)
    Birth Date      5 August 1908
    Birth Place     Indiana
    Death Date      1 February 1974
    Death Place     South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Death Registration Date      1974
    Father     Alexis Rupel
    Mother     Mary Drollinger
    Source.Title     Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
    Source.Part1     Indiana Archives and Records Administration
    Source.Part2     Indianapolis, IN, USA
    Source.Part3     Death Certificates
    Source.Year      1974
    Source.Roll     03
    Source.Citation     Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1974; Roll: 03. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Robert Alexis Rupel, Memorial ID 110238532,
    Birth: 5 August 1908
    Death: 1 February 1974
    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 Robert Alexis Rupel (5 Aug 1908–1 Feb 1974), Find a Grave Memorial no. 110238532, citing Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by jcrow (contributor 47605922).,.

Roenie Rupel

F, #9751
Last Edited=3 Jan 2024
     Roenie Rupel was the daughter of Chord S. Rupel and Mary Wagner.

Rosemarie Rupel

F, #9834
Last Edited=16 Jan 2024
Relationships
4th cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Rosemarie Rupel married Gary Hirsch. Rosemarie Rupel married male Stultz. Rosemarie Rupel married male Tittle. Rosemarie Rupel is the daughter of Lawrence Quinby Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Tamplen.

Rul Rupel

M, #3350
Last Edited=12 Feb 2021
Relationships
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Rul Rupel was the son of Mell Rupel and female (?) Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 153.

Samuel Rupel

M, #3238, b. circa 1805
Last Edited=13 Nov 2005
Relationships
2nd great-granduncle of Steven Harn Redman
Grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Samuel Rupel was born circa 1805 at Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of Jacob Rupel and Ann Livengood.

Samuel Rupel married Eleanor Chord in St. Joseph Co., Indiana on 27 Nov 1833, according to the Indiana State Library Genealogy Database (marriages through 1850), located at http://199.8.200.229/db/Marriages_results.asp. Samuel Rupel married Elinor Chord on 28 November 1833.1

Children of Samuel Rupel and Elinor Chord

Citations

  1. [S1303] John Coleman, "John Coleman records FHL film 1673524 item 14" (n/a). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
  2. [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.

Sarah Rupel

F, #3229, b. circa 1831, d. 26 March 1856
Last Edited=11 May 2020
Relationships
Great-grandaunt of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Sarah Rupel was born circa 1831 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Jacob Rupel and Catherine Griffith. Sarah Rupel married Isaiah Rush, son of Jesse Rush and Mary Sumption, on 1 January 1852 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.1 Sarah Rupel died on 26 March 1856 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.1 She was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Elkhart Co., Indiana.1

Census

CensusDatePlace
CensusJuly 1850Baugo Twsp., Elkhart Co., Indiana, Sarah Rupel listed as 19 years old, born in Indiana

Children of Sarah Rupel and Isaiah Rush

Citations

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

Sarah Rupel

F, #3315, b. circa 1837
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Relationships
1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Sarah Rupel was born circa 1837 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Samuel Rupel and Elinor Chord. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 146,150.

Citations

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

Sarah Rupel

F, #3470, b. circa August 1869
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Relationships
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Sarah Rupel was born circa August 1869 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Andrew Rupel and Mara A. Hasbaugh.

Citations

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

Sarah Rupel

F, #3764
Last Edited=4 Mar 2014
Relationships
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Sarah Rupel was the daughter of Jacob Ruple and Leah Miller. History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana, 1880, page 746. Sarah Rupel married Benjamin C. Ross on 20 October 1850 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S2252] Indiana, Marriage Collection, 1800-1941: Indiana, Marriage Collection, 1800-1941

    Name: Sarah Rupel
    Spouse Name: Benjamin C. Ross
    Marriage Date: 20 Oct 1850
    Marriage County: St. Joseph

    Source Citation: ; Book: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT; Page: 1503389.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. Indiana, Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
    Original data:
    •Works Progress Administration, comp. Index to Marriage Records Indiana: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940.
    •Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research, comp. Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Indiana. Many of these records are on microfilm at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
    , Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Marriage Collection, 1800-1941.

Susan Glenn Rupel

F, #6339, b. August 1885, d. March 1979
Last Edited=12 Sep 2023
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Susan Glenn Rupel was born in August 1885 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Arvard Bion Rupel and Anna Zahrt. Susan Glenn Rupel died in March 1979 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 93.

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census6 June 1900Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, The 1900 Illinois Federal Census lists Arvad Rupel as born July 1859 in Indiana, married when 20-years old; wife Anna born Sept 1861 in Indiana, 3 of her 4 children still living; daughter Mabelle born Feb 1891 in Indiana, daughter Glenn born Aug 1885, and daughter Maribel born July 1895 in Illinois

Susanna Rupel

F, #3767
Last Edited=29 May 1995
Relationships
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Susanna Rupel was the daughter of Jacob Ruple and Leah Miller. Susanna Rupel married C.W.N. Stephens. History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana, 1880, page 746.

Theodore Jerome Rupel

M, #8829, b. 19 November 1923, d. 11 January 2002
Last Edited=11 Feb 2024
Relationships
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Theodore Jerome Rupel was born on 19 November 1923 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He was the son of Alexis Coquillard Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Drollinger. Theodore Jerome Rupel died on 11 January 2002 at Denver, Colorado, at age 78.

Census

CensusDatePlace
CensusApril 1930Greene Twsp, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Record ID     6224::115687089
URL     https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/115687089:6224
Image Page URL     https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4584371_00625
Name     Theadore J Rupel
Birth Year     abt 1924
Gender     Male
Race     White
Age     6
Birth Place     Indiana
Marital Status     Single
Relationship     Son
Residence     Greene, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
Map of Home     Greene, St Joseph, Indiana
Street Address     Liberty Highway or State Road
Dwelling Number     171
Family Number     173
Attended School     No
Father's Birth Place     Indiana
Mother's Birth Place     Indiana
Household Members     Alex C Rupel, 53, Head, Mary E Rupel, 49, Wife, Robert A Rupel, 21, Son, Lawrence Q Rupel, 17, Son, Elizabeth C Rupel, 16, Daughter, James A Rupel, 14, Son, Martha M Rupel, 10, Daughter, Edmund D Rupel, 8, Son, Theadore J Rupel, Marrice U Rupel, 4, Son, Osborn D Rupel, 85, Father, Quinby Drollinger, 75, Father-in-law
Source.Title     1930 United States Federal Census
Source.Year     1930
Source.Census Place     Greene, St Joseph, Indiana
Source.Page     8B
Source.Enumeration District     0060
Source.FHL Film     2340362
Source.Citation     Year: 1930; Census Place: Greene, St Joseph, Indiana; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 2340362

Theron Rupel

M, #3349
Last Edited=12 Feb 2021
Relationships
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Theron Rupel was the son of Mell Rupel and female (?) Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 153.

Tilghman H. Rupel

M, #3285, b. 24 October 1842, d. 31 May 1898
Last Edited=5 Jan 2024
Relationships
1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Tilghman H. Rupel was also known as Tilman H. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 144,148. Tyra and Tilman were twins. He was born on 24 October 1842.1,2 He was the son of John Rupel and Susannah Bowman. Tilghman H. Rupel married Rebecca A. Heaton on 21 December 1865.2 Tilghman H. Rupel lived at 753 South Michigan St., South Bend, St. Joseph Co, Indiana. He died on 31 May 1898 at age 55.1 He was buried at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co, Indiana.1

Children of Tilghman H. Rupel and Rebecca A. Heaton

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Tilghman H. Rupel, Memorial ID 8732467,
    Birth: 24 October 1842
    Death: 31 May 1898
    Burial: Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8732467/tilghman-h-rupel: accessed 30 November 2023), memorial page for Tilghman H. Rupel (24 Oct 1842–31 May 1898), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8732467, citing Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by SM (contributor 46597451).

    Parents
    John Rupel 1797–1888
    Susannah Bowman Rupel 1807–1899
    Spouses
    Rebecca Heaton Rupel 1846–1897
    Siblings
    Lydia Chord Rupel 1827–1917
    Mary Ann Chord Robertson 1828–1858
    Tyra B. Rupel 1842–1861
    Osborn Dallas Rupel 1844–1931
    Children
    Clyde Rupel 1865–1877
    Howard Glen Rupel 1878–1946
    Half Siblings
    Sally Rupel 1826–1834
    Jacob P. Rupel 1828–1918
    Amelia Rupel 1832–1834
    Lydia A Rupel Knott 1833–1924
    Louisa Rupel 1837–1837
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/97/8732467_992da106-dbff-4925-bdd4-fef645c416b3.jpeg,.
  2. [S2803] All OF ONE BLOOD - GATHERING OF THE BOWMAN CLAN, The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, Newspapers.com, 03 Sep 1896, 5. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune.

Tyra B. Rupel

M, #3284, b. 21 August 1842, d. circa 1861
Last Edited=27 Dec 2023
Relationships
1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Tyra B. Rupel was born circa 1842 at Indiana.1 He was born on 21 August 1842 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3 He was the son of John Rupel and Susannah Bowman. Tyra B. Rupel died circa 1861.1 He died on 8 September 1861 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 19.2,3 He was buried at Grave 3., Sumption Prairie Cemetery, Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,1 Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 144,148. Tyra and Tilman were twins.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Tyra B. Rupel, Memorial ID 8680142,
    Birth: 21 August 1842, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 8 September 1861, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8680142/tyra-b-rupel: accessed 30 November 2023), memorial page for Tyra B. Rupel (21 Aug 1842–8 Sep 1861), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8680142, citing Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by SM (contributor 46597451).

    Parents
    John Rupel 1797–1888
    Susannah Bowman Rupel 1807–1899
    Siblings
    Lydia Chord Rupel 1827–1917
    Mary Ann Chord Robertson 1828–1858
    Tilghman H. Rupel 1842–1898
    Osborn Dallas Rupel 1844–1931
    Half Siblings
    Sally Rupel 1826–1834
    Jacob P. Rupel 1828–1918
    Amelia Rupel 1832–1834
    Lydia A Rupel Knott 1833–1924
    Louisa Rupel 1837–1837
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/254/8680142_137902355058.jpg,.
  3. [S2803] All OF ONE BLOOD - GATHERING OF THE BOWMAN CLAN, The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, Newspapers.com, 03 Sep 1896, 5. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune.

unknown Rupel

?, #3769, d. before 1880
Last Edited=24 Aug 1997
Relationships
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandchild of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Unknown Rupel was the child of Jacob Ruple and Leah Miller. Unknown Rupel died before 1880.1

Citations

  1. [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.

Ward Rupel

M, #3436, b. 12 November 1888, d. 8 December 1914
Last Edited=28 Dec 2018
Relationships
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Ward Rupel was born on 12 November 1888 at Indiana.1 He was the son of Isaac Rupel and Susan Fisher. Ward Rupel died on 8 December 1914 at Epworth Hospital, Centre Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 26.1

Citations

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

William Rupel

M, #3314, b. circa 1836
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Relationships
1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     William Rupel was born circa 1836 at Indiana.1 He was the son of Samuel Rupel and Elinor Chord. William Rupel married Clotilda Meyer. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 146,150.

Citations

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

Justin Rupert

M, #9023
Last Edited=29 Mar 2022
     Justin Rupert married Benjamin J. Hendricks, son of Keith Alan Hendricks and Namsun (?), on 31 October 2021.

Jacob Ruple (Rupel)

M, #3245, b. circa 1735, d. circa June 1797
Last Edited=16 Sep 2021
Relationship
4th great-grandfather of Steven Harn Redman
Charts
Linked Pedigree for Steven Harn Redman
     Jacob Ruple (Rupel) was born circa 1735 at Germany/Switzerland.1,2 He married Margaret (?) Jacob Ruple (Rupel) died circa June 1797 at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 John Coleman records FHL film 1673524 item 14.

In the book, THE RUPLE FAMILY IN AMERICA AND ITS GERMANIC HERITAGE, by Jack Damon Ruple, Sr., page 133-134. Jack D. Ruple Sr. states that "The records of the Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County contain a signed copy of a Jacob Ruple's will..."
Following is the complete text of that will:
"In the Name of God Amen. I Jacob Ruple of Turkeyfoot Township in the state of Pennsylvania farmer being in perfect state of health of body, and of perfect mind and memory thanks to be given to God calling into Mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament that is to say principally and first of all, I give and recommend my Soul into the hand of Almighty God that gave it, and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent christian manner, at the discretion of my Exeutrix, Margaret Ruple, nothing doubting but in the general Resurrection I shal receive the same again by the Almighty power of God - and as Touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me with in this life, I give devise and dispose of the same in the manner and form following - First I give and bequeath to Margaret Ruple, My Dearly Beloved Wife all My Landed property that I am at this time possessed of - with all stock and movable affects During the Term of her Natural Life, and as I considered my son Jacob to have had a sufficiency by the Land I gave him on the Negro Mountain for his share, I therefore give and Bequeath My afforesaid Tract of Land I now live on after the decease of his mother Margaret Ruple to my son John Ruple and his heirs, and should the said John die without Heirs, and should the said Estate shall be divided among my five children, Martin, Peggy, Nancy, Betsy, and Barbary, and the said Heir is to pay my daughter Barbary the sum of Fifty pounds in Spanish Milled Dollars at seven shillings and six pen each, in 12 months after the decease of her mother Margaret Ruple. I also give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy the remaining half tract of land that I sold to George Barnet, I also give and Bequeath to my son, John, the Horse I got of Mr. Ellis immedialy after my decrease, and I also give and bequeath to my son Martin the yearling Mare - I also give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy and Barbary each of them a horse, cow, and sheep. Exclusive of an equal divison of the remaining movables, I give and bequeath my sugar camp place for the life of the heirs of my Landed property I now live on, I also give and bequeath to the Heirs of my landed estate the wagon and wind Mill. And do hereby utterly disallow revoke and disanul all and every other testaments Wills, Legacies and Bequeaths in any ways made by me Excepting what I gave to my son Jacob Ruple, and confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament, In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Sixteenth Day of July, 1795. /s/ "

Jack Damon Ruple Sr. continues on page 134 of his book, that "The August, 1974, issue of the "Laurel Messenger" of Somerset County reported the following:
Estate No. 3 of 1797 - Jacob Ruple - Turkeyfoot Twp. -
Will dated July 3, 1795. Probated June 19, 1797. Wife - Margaret. Children: Jacob, John, Martin, Peggy, Nancy, Betsy, Barbara.

Children of Jacob Ruple (Rupel) and Margaret (?)

Citations

  1. [S1309] Margaret Elizabeth (Rupel) Bullock, "Pedigree Charts by Margaret E Bullock, FHL film 1673340, item 7" (unknown compiler address). Hereinafter cited as "Pedigree Charts by Margaret E. Bullock."
  2. [S1308] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 132-138 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.

Aaron Adson Ruple

M, #3257, b. 17 December 1825, d. 9 December 1901
Last Edited=27 Mar 2024
Relationships
1st cousin 4 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Aaron Adson Ruple was born on 17 December 1825 at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd). Aaron Adson Ruple married Amanda Eugenia Hart, daughter of Joshua W. Hart, in 1853. Aaron Adson Ruple died on 9 December 1901 at Ligonier, Noble Co., Indiana, at age 75.1,2 He was buried at Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier, Noble Co., Indiana.1,2 Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 140,147. Aaron in Civil War as a Private, Co. C, 30th Regt Indiana Infty.

Children of Aaron Adson Ruple and Amanda Eugenia Hart

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Aaron Adson Ruple, Memorial ID 156694201,
    Birth: 17 December 1825, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Death: 9 December 1901, Ligonier, Noble 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/156694201/aaron_adson-ruple: accessed March 27, 2024), memorial page for Aaron Adson Ruple (17 Dec 1825–9 Dec 1901), Find a Grave Memorial ID 156694201, citing Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier, Noble County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Larry Smith (contributor 47057204).

    Spouses
    Amanda Eugenia Hart Ruple 1835–1881 (m. 1853)
    Children
    James Madison "Jimmie" Ruple 1854–1892
    William Aaron Ruple 1856–1930
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2023/110/156694201_5371349e-6fb3-4997-9c82-768a12c7d5b9.jpeg,.

Abigal Ruple

F, #3665, b. circa 1842
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Relationships
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Abigal Ruple was born circa 1842 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Jacob Ruple and Abigail McLintick(). Abigal Ruple married Perry Sulsar on 6 October 1859.1

Citations

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

Ada Ruple

F, #3685, b. circa January 1879
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Ada Ruple was born circa January 1879 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Allen Ruple and Orline Starner. Ada Ruple married William Mallon.

Citations

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

Ada M. Ruple

F, #3675, b. circa 1877
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Ada M. Ruple was born circa 1877 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of William Ruple and Matilda Angle.

Citations

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

Alfred Ruple1

M, #3291, b. 16 December 1839
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Relationships
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
     Alfred Ruple was born on 16 December 1839 at Indiana.2 He was the son of James Ruple and Sarah Wagner Wood. Alfred Ruple married Mary Ellen Dils on 29 June 1862 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana; In 1900, resided in St. Joseph Co., Michigan. Jim Coleman lists name as Alford, married to Mary E. DITTS. J-Coleman lists Alford's kids as Elmar,Melvin,Arthur,Ludely,Edney.

Children of Alfred Ruple and Mary Ellen Dils

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
  2. [S1310] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 147, 150 (Little Rock, Arkansas: J.D. Ruple, c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.