Descendants of Johannes Martin RUPP

40 i. David4 BENDER, born 1809 in PA. He married (1) Mary HILEMAN Abt. 1830. He married (2) Charlotte (Whipple) ELDER 13 June 1842 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas. He married (3) Ada Fletcher Aft. 1843.
+ 41 ii. Samuel BENDER, born 1812 in Williamsburg, PA; died 03 January 1869 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
42 iii. Elizabeth BENDER.
43 iv. Thomas BENDER. He married Jane unknown.
44 v. Isaac BENDER.

25. Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP (Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 23 December 1788 in PA, and died 1878 in DeKalb Co., IN. She married John WEIRICH, son of Jacob WEIRICH and Magdalena BOWERSOX. He was born 1786 in PA, and died 1852 in Wayne Co, OH.

More About Catherine Elizabeth RUPP:
Burial: Fairfield Cemetery, DeKalb Co., IN

More About John WEIRICH:
Burial: Wayne Co, OH, Sugar Creek Cemetery

Children of Catherine RUPP and John WEIRICH are:
+ 45 i. Joseph4 WEIRICH, born Abt. 1810; died 24 February 1894.
46 ii. Daniel WEIRICH, born 10 January 1811.
+ 47 iii. Rebecca WEIRICH, born 09 August 1812 in Lebanon Co., PA; died 31 January 1895 in Fairfield Twp., DeKalb Co., IN.
+ 48 iv. Nancy WEIRICH, born 16 February 1814 in PA; died 01 April 1897 in DeKalb Co. IN.
+ 49 v. John WEIRICH, born 1818; died 28 January 1893.
+ 50 vi. Jacob WEIRICH, born 08 May 1823 in Lancaster Co., PA.
+ 51 vii. Isaac WEIRICH, born 04 February 1826 in Lebanon Co., PA; died in New Hebron, IL.
+ 52 viii. Adam WEIRICH, born 16 July 1827 in Lebanon Co. PA; died 1903 in DeKalb Co., IN.
+ 53 ix. Catherine WEIRICH, born 1829; died 1916.
+ 54 x. Henry WEIRICH, born Abt. 1820; died Abt. 1870 in Robinson, IL, Crawford Co..

27. John3 RUPP (Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 20 September 1792, and died 21 February 1856 in buried in Old Hill Cemetary, Annville, Lebanon Co., PA. He married Anna Maria BARTH, daughter of Adam BARTH and Catharina ACHENBACH. She was born 04 October 1801 in Annville,PA, and died 01 September 1886 in buried in Old Hill Cemetary, Annville, Lebanon Co., PA.

Children of John RUPP and Anna BARTH are:

+ 55 i. Levi4 RUPP, born 20 March 1824; died 07 December 1876 in buried in Old Hill Cemetary, Annville, Lebanon Co., PA.
+ 56 ii. Gideon RUPP, born 07 February 1831; died 26 May 1908 in Mt. Annville Cemetary, 1/2 mile north of Annville, PA, Lebanon Co..
+ 57 iii. Henry RUPP, born 16 August 1833; died 06 February 1910.
58 iv. Mary RUPP. She married John FASNACHT.
59 v. Sarah RUPP. She married Benjamin S. PETERS.

33. Henry3 RUPP (Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 26 May 1805, and died 23 June 1898. He married Sarah HIBSCHMAN 08 March 1831, daughter of Henry HIBSCHMAN and Elizabeth KUMLER. She was born 13 April 1810, and died 18 March 1888.

Children of Henry RUPP and Sarah HIBSCHMAN are:
60 i. Elizabeth4 RUPP, born 1832.
61 ii. Gideon RUPP, born 1833.
62 iii. Mary RUPP, born 1835.
63 iv. Malinda RUPP, born 1837.
64 v. Sarah RUPP, born 15 July 1839 in Richland Co., OH; died 17 November 1922 in Hudson, Iowa. She married Thomas P. McMANUS March 1867; born 02 July 1843; died 20 January 1909.
65 vi. Catharine RUPP, born 1841.
66 vii. Susanna RUPP, born 1845.
67 viii. Daniel Henry RUPP, born 1851.
68 ix. Henry RUPP.


Generation No. 4

41. Samuel4 BENDER (Christina3 KELLER, Dorothea2 RUPP, Johannes Martin1) was born 1812 in Williamsburg, PA, and died 03 January 1869 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He married (1) Margaret BRISBIN Bef. 1844, daughter of Samuel BRISBIN and Nancy JOHNSTON. She was born 1824 in Boalsburg, PA, and died 1855. He married (2) Emaline SOWELL 05 June 1860 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born 1840 in NC.

More About Samuel BENDER:
Burial: Little Rock, Arkansas
Children of Samuel BENDER and Margaret BRISBIN are:
+ 69 i. Walter Graham5 BENDER, born 14 October 1844 in Williamsburg, PA; died 13 September 1887 in San Antonio Texas.
+ 70 ii. Agnes R. BENDER, born in PA; died 1880 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas.
71 iii. David BENDER.
72 iv. Annetta BENDER.

Children of Samuel BENDER and Emaline SOWELL are:
73 i. Margaret5 BENDER. She married R.E. VANLANDINGHAM.
74 ii. Adelia BENDER. She married Charles KRAMER.
75 iii. Julia BENDER. She married Louis GARRETT.
76 iv. Sarah BENDER.

45. Joseph4 WEIRICH (Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born Abt. 1810, and died 24 February 1894. He married Margaret REINOEHL, daughter of John REINOEHL and Katherine FISCHER. She was born 26 April 1816.

Children of Joseph WEIRICH and Margaret REINOEHL are:
77 i. Ralph5 WEIRICH.
78 ii. unknown WEIRICH. She married Edward ZEIBEL.

47. Rebecca4 WEIRICH (Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 09 August 1812 in Lebanon Co., PA, and died 31 January 1895 in Fairfield Twp., DeKalb Co., IN. She married (1) David REINOEHL, son of John REINOEHL and Katherine FISCHER. She married (2) David REINOEHL 13 December 1831. He was born 23 February 1809 in Lebanon Co., PA, and died 16 February 1869 in Fairfield Twp., DeKalb Co., IN.

Children of Rebecca WEIRICH and David REINOEHL are:
+ 79 i. John5 REINOEHL, born 26 December 1833 in Stark Co., OH; died 17 May 1923 in Rome City, IN, Noble Co..
80 ii. Catherine REINOEHL, born 05 May 1835 in Stark Co., OH; died 07 May 1862. She married John GUSHWA 11 December 1855; born 27 January 1831 in Holmes Co. OH; died 08 February 1903 in South Bend, IN.
81 iii. Elizabeth REINOEHL, born 15 December 1837 in Stark Co., OH; died 25 April 1909. She married Michael ECKHART 10 December 1857; born 17 March 1834; died 28 February 1918.
82 iv. Louisa REINOEHL, born 10 February 1839 in Stark Co., OH; died 28 March 1921. She married Cornelius D. WERT 1858; born 02 February 1827; died 06 September 1887.
83 v. Mary REINOEHL, born 25 April 1841; died 24 May 1926. She married William Gerry SHAEFER 24 May 1860; born 13 March 1836; died 12 November 1926.
+ 84 vi. Solomon REINOEHL, born 06 August 1843 in Richland Co., OH; died 24 September 1916.
85 vii. Amos REINOEHL, born 13 October 1847 in Richland Co. OH; died 19 February 1864.

48. Nancy4 WEIRICH (Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 16 February 1814 in PA, and died 01 April 1897 in DeKalb Co. IN. She married Johannes HOWERTER 24 November 1835 in Wayne Co. OH, son of Christian HOWERTER and Juliana CARMONY. He was born 03 November 1808 in Lebanon Co. PA, Annville, and died 25 June 1889 in DeKalb Co. IN.

More About Nancy WEIRICH:

Burial: Fairfield Cemetery, DeKalb Co. IN

Notes for Johannes HOWERTER:
John Hovarter and his wife, Nancy Weirich, lived for many years in Wayne co., OH. About 1849 they moved to DeKalb Co., IN buying eighty acres of land, and spending the rest of their days there. They lived in a time of large families and their own numbered thirteen children.

From "History of DeKalb Co., IN,1885"

John Hovarter, Sr., one of the most esteemed of the old pioneers, was born in Lebanon County, Pa, Nov. 3, 1808, a son of Christian and Juliana (Carmini) Howerter, natives of Lancaster County, of German parentage. he was reared in his native county, and in his boyhood worked in the shop of his father who was a blacksmith. When he was fifteen years old he was able to take the place of a journeyman, and worked for his father till his majority. He then went to Ohio, and for four years was in business for himself in Holmes County. Then was associated with a Mr. Oten in Dalton a year, and from that time on till 1850 lived in different places in Ohio, the last being Sugar Creek, where he bought a home and remained seven years. In 1850 he moved to DeKalb County IN, and bought eighty acres of wild land in Fairfield Township, which he has cleared, and now has a good farm. He has worked at his trade in addition to caring for his farm, and will long be remembered as the pioneer blacksmith for Fairfield Township. He has by his many years of upright and honorable dealing, won the confidence and respect of all who know him. He was married December 4, 1834 to Nancy, daughter of John and Betsey (Rupp) Weirich. To them have been born thirteen children,nine of whom are living. They are members of the United Brethren church. In politics he is a Democrat.

More About Johannes HOWERTER:
Burial: Fairfield Cemetery, DeKalb Co. IN

Children of Nancy WEIRICH and Johannes HOWERTER are:
+ 86 i. Henry5 HOVARTER, born 24 November 1836 in Wayne Co, OH; died 15 May 1901 in Helmer, IN, Steuben Co..
87 ii. Nancy HOVARTER, died 1943. She married Elmer DEETZ; died 1914.
+ 88 iii. John HOVARTER, born 1837 in Wayne Co., Ohio; died 1926.
+ 89 iv. Christopher HOVARTER, born 1841 in Ohio; died 1914.
+ 90 v. Jacob HOVARTER, born 27 April 1843 in Wayne Co., OH; died 01 June 1921 in Noble Co., IN.
91 vi. William HOVARTER, born 1842; died 1899. He married Nancy D. BIXLER 06 August 1869; born 1842; died 1934.
+ 92 vii. Elizabeth HOVARTER, born 25 December 1846 in Sugar Creek, Ohio; died 06 February 1899 in buried in Fairfield Center Cemetary, Dekalb Co., IN.
+ 93 viii. Samuel HOVARTER.
+ 94 ix. Adam HOVARTER, born 1852.
95 x. Caroline HOVARTER. She married Henry HEILMAN 12 April 1871.

Notes for Henry HEILMAN:
Note. there are different spellings for Henry's last name. Some records have it Hialman, some Heilman.

96 xi. David HOVARTER.
97 xii. Levi HOVARTER, born 1854; died 1898. He married Calista KIEFER.

Notes for Levi HOVARTER:
Some record books have his wife as Amanda (Unknown), some Calista Kiefer. I do not know if he was married twice or not.

98 xiii. Benjamin HOVARTER. He married Margaret KEIFER.

49. John4 WEIRICH (Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 1818, and died 28 January 1893. He married Hannah GRAMLING, daughter of John GRAMLING.

Children of John WEIRICH and Hannah GRAMLING are:
99 i. Mary5 WEIRICH.
100 ii. Franklin WEIRICH.
101 iii. Amanda WEIRICH.
102 iv. John WEIRICH.
103 v. Sarah WEIRICH.
+ 104 vi. George WEIRICH, born 1853; died 31 December 1944.
105 vii. Anna WEIRICH.
106 viii. William H. WEIRICH.
107 ix. Charles WEIRICH.
+ 108 x. Emma Ethel WEIRICH.
109 xi. Daniel WEIRICH.
110 xii. Albert (Alvin) WEIRICH.
111 xiii. Edward Theodore WEIRICH.
112 xiv. Manda WEIRICH.
113 xv. Clara WEIRICH.

50. Jacob4 WEIRICH (Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 08 May 1823 in Lancaster Co., PA. He married Caroline REINOEHL 11 April 1844, daughter of John REINOEHL and Catherine JOHNSON. She was born 10 October 1825, and died 28 October 1913.

Notes for Jacob WEIRICH:
Source: History of DeKalb Co., IN.

Jacob Weirich is a native of Lancaster Co., PA. He was the eighth of twelve children of John and Elizabeth Rupe Weirich natives of Pennsylvania, of German parentage. When he was four years of age his parents moved to Wayne County, and he lived with them on a farm till sixteen years of age. He then began to learn the shoemaker's trade, serving an apprenticeship of two and a half years. After working some time as a journeyman he engaged in business for himself, and in 1850 came to DeKalb County, IN and bought forty acres of wild land on section 16, Fairfield Township.To this he afterward added ten acres and after getting it partially improved sold it and bought the 120 acres which is now his fine farm, which he has brought from a wild-timbered state to one of advanced cultivation. In politics Mr. Weirich is a democrat.

Children of Jacob WEIRICH and Caroline REINOEHL are:
+ 114 i. Joseph5 WEIRICH, born 29 August 1845 in Wayne Co., OH.
+ 115 ii. Jesse WEIRICH, born 13 December 1849.
+ 116 iii. John WEIRICH, born 20 September 1847.
+ 117 iv. Alice WEIRICH, born 24 July 1867.
118 v. Henry WEIRICH, born 13 October 1855; died 20 March 1860.
119 vi. Angeline WEIRICH, born 06 July 1858; died 08 March 1860.
120 vii. Sarah Ellen WEIRICH, born 14 April 1861; died 25 January 1864.

51. Isaac4 WEIRICH (Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 04 February 1826 in Lebanon Co., PA, and died in New Hebron, IL. He married Elizabeth REINOEHL 05 October 1848, daughter of John REINOEHL and Catherine JOHNSON. She was born 01 December 1830.

Notes for Elizabeth REINOEHL:
Some sources have her name as Eliza instead of Elizabeth.

Children of Isaac WEIRICH and Elizabeth REINOEHL are:
121 i. Simon5 WEIRICH.
122 ii. Emma Elizabeth WEIRICH.
123 iii. Mary Alice WEIRICH.
124 iv. Lucinda WEIRICH.
125 v. Laura Belle WEIRICH.
126 vi. John Henry WEIRICH.

52. Adam4 WEIRICH (Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 16 July 1827 in Lebanon Co. PA, and died 1903 in DeKalb Co., IN. He married Martha SIDLE 08 October 1852, daughter of Jacob SIDLE and Catherine WISE. She was born 14 April 1831 in York Co. PA, and died 1912.

Notes for Adam WEIRICH:
From History of DeKalb Co., IN:

Mr. and Mrs. Weirich are members of the Lutheran church. Politically he is a Democrat.

Children of Adam WEIRICH and Martha SIDLE are:
127 i. James Wesley5 WEIRICH, born 08 August 1853.
128 ii. Sarah J. WEIRICH, born 03 May 1855.
129 iii. Samuel Martin WEIRICH, born 20 May 1857.
130 iv. Catherine Elizabeth WEIRICH, born 26 February 1859.
+ 131 v. Martha Elamina WEIRICH, born 24 March 1867; died 1951.
132 vi. Adam Sylvester WEIRICH, born 31 December 1869; died 1938.
133 vii. Jacob Morrice WEIRICH, born 16 July 1872.

53. Catherine4 WEIRICH (Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 1829, and died 1916. She married George Michael REINOEHL 02 January 1851, son of John REINOEHL and Katherine FISCHER. He was born 05 February 1826 in Lebanon Co., PA, and died 1912 in DeKalb Co., IN, Fairfield Twp..

Children of Catherine WEIRICH and George REINOEHL are:
134 i. Malinda5 REINOEHL.
135 ii. John Henry REINOEHL.
136 iii. Catherine REINOEHL.
137 iv. Adaline REINOEHL. She married Alfred WEIRICH.
+ 138 v. George Mitchel REINOEHL, died 24 February 1942.

54. Henry4 WEIRICH (Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born Abt. 1820, and died Abt. 1870 in Robinson, IL, Crawford Co.. He married Priscilla REINOEHL, daughter of John REINOEHL and Elizabeth ZIMMERMAN. She was born Abt. 1825.

Children of Henry WEIRICH and Priscilla REINOEHL are:
139 i. Kate5 WEIRICH. She married Charles DUCUMMON.
140 ii. William WEIRICH. He married Ella HASKINS.
141 iii. Henry WEIRICH.
142 iv. John WEIRICH.
143 v. Maude WEIRICH. She married Glen JACKSON.
144 vi. Fred WEIRICH.
145 vii. Elizabeth WEIRICH. She married William DYAR.
146 viii. Rosetta WEIRICH, born 1864; died 1944. She married Ora P. MANN.
147 ix. Anna WEIRICH. She married unknown STEPHENSON.

55. Levi4 RUPP (John3, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 20 March 1824, and died 07 December 1876 in buried in Old Hill Cemetary, Annville, Lebanon Co., PA. He married Elizabeth BARTO. She was born 24 January 1830, and died 23 January 1899 in buried in Old Hill Cemetary, Annville, Lebanon Co., PA.

Children of Levi RUPP and Elizabeth BARTO are:
148 i. John B.5 RUPP, born 06 December 1858; died 21 August 1881.
149 ii. Amos RUPP.

56. Gideon4 RUPP (John3, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 07 February 1831, and died 26 May 1908 in Mt. Annville Cemetary, 1/2 mile north of Annville, PA, Lebanon Co.. He married Elizabeth FERNSLER. She was born 03 March 1834, and died 29 April 1910 in Mt. Annville Cemetary, 1/2 mile north of Annville, PA, Lebanon Co..

Children of Gideon RUPP and Elizabeth FERNSLER are:
150 i. Alice5 RUPP. She married unknown BOLTZ. 151 ii. U.S. Grant RUPP, born 28 August 1865. He married Mary O. SHEELEIGH; born 14 December 1864; died 29 October 1933 in Mt. Annville Cemetary, 1/2 mile north of Annville, PA, Lebanon Co..

Notes for U.S. Grant RUPP:
He was a Lutheran minister. He later moved to Baltimore Maryland.

152 iii. Adam RUPP, died in Buried at Germantown, OH. He married Sallie RAINS; died in buried at Germantown, OH.
153 iv. Amanda RUPP. She married J. M. BOMGARDNER.

57. Henry4 RUPP (John3, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 16 August 1833, and died 06 February 1910. He married (1) Fietta FASHNACH. She was born 23 January 1832, and died 05 August 1870. He married (2) Amanda NYE. She was born 16 March 1848, and died 02 September 1890 in buried at Belgrove, PA (?).

Child of Henry RUPP and Fietta FASHNACH is:
154 i. Lincoln5 RUPP.


Generation No. 5

69. Walter Graham5 BENDER (Samuel4, Christina3 KELLER, Dorothea2 RUPP, Johannes Martin1) was born 14 October 1844 in Williamsburg, PA, and died 13 September 1887 in San Antonio Texas. He married Evalina J. DRAKE, daughter of Benjamin DRAKE and Adaline THOMPSON. She was born 23 February 1846 in Gainesville, Georgia, and died 20 December 1917 in San Antonio Texas.

Notes for Walter Graham BENDER:
Walter was an insurance agent and bookkeeper. This couple moved to Texas about 1884.

Children of Walter BENDER and Evalina DRAKE are:
155 i. Frank Hearne6 BENDER, born 24 February 1874 in Little Rock, Arkansas; died 29 December 1932 in San Antonio Texas. He married Annie Rivers MARTIN 15 October 1901 in San Antonio, Texas; born 22 February 1879 in Danville, VA; died 21 December 1967 in San Antonio Texas.
156 ii. Eva May BENDER, born 05 February 1876 in Little Rock, Arkansas; died 19 March 1880 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
157 iii. Lewis Graham BENDER, born 05 July 1878 in Little Rock, Arkansas; died 05 May 1916 in San Antonio Texas.
158 iv. W. Samuel BENDER, born 05 July 1881 in Little Rock, Arkansas; died 27 June 1883 in Lancaster Co., PA.

70. Agnes R.5 BENDER (Samuel4, Christina3 KELLER, Dorothea2 RUPP, Johannes Martin1) was born in PA, and died 1880 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas. She married William R. DOUGLASS 1866 in Little Rock, Arkansas, son of Robert DOUGLASS and Parmelia HODGES. He was born 26 March in Smith Co. Tennessee.

Children of Agnes BENDER and William DOUGLASS are:
159 i. Thomas6 DOUGLASS.

Notes for Thomas DOUGLASS:
Thomas attended medical school in St. Louis, Missouri.

160 ii. Samuel DOUGLASS.
161 iii. Bender DOUGLASS.
162 iv. Harrison DOUGLASS.

79. John5 REINOEHL (Rebecca4 WEIRICH, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 26 December 1833 in Stark Co., OH, and died 17 May 1923 in Rome City, IN, Noble Co.. He married Susan BLAIR. She was born 22 September 1838, and died 04 October 1869.

Notes for Susan BLAIR:
Another researcher has her name as Grim.

Children of John REINOEHL and Susan BLAIR are:
163 i. Florence6 REINOEHL, born 04 March 1862; died 22 April 1933. She married unknown 10 November 1881.
164 ii. Viola REINOEHL, born 10 March 1865; died 04 June 1927.

84. Solomon5 REINOEHL (Rebecca4 WEIRICH, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 06 August 1843 in Richland Co., OH, and died 24 September 1916. He married Martha ECKHART 02 August 1866, daughter of Henry ECKART and Barbara FREILICH. She was born 11 October 1847, and died 27 December 1926.

Notes for Solomon REINOEHL:
From History of DeKalb Co., IN, 1985:

Solomon Reinoehl was born in Richland Co., OH, and was nine years of age when his parents moved to DeKalb Co., IN. Here he was reared on a frontier farm, receiving his early education in the subscription schools. He remained with his parents till manhood, and since the death of his father has had charge of the homestead. His mother made her home with him. He is a practical farmer, and has made many valuable improvements on the farm. He is one of the prominent citizens of the township, and has served the townsmen in different offices of trust and responsibility. He assessed the township in 1877, and in 1878 was elected Trustee and served two terms of two years each. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Reinoehl are members of the Evangelical Association.

Children of Solomon REINOEHL and Martha ECKHART are:
165 i. Mary A.6 REINOEHL.
166 ii. Job A. REINOEHL.
167 iii. Cora R. REINOEHL.
168 iv. Isaiah O. REINOEHL.
169 v. William E. REINOEHL.
170 vi. Charley M. REINOEHL.
171 vii. Rosa V. REINOEHL.

86. Henry5 HOVARTER (Nancy4 WEIRICH, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 24 November 1836 in Wayne Co, OH, and died 15 May 1901 in Helmer, IN, Steuben Co.. He married Catherine HARTMAN 26 October 1858, daughter of Leonard HARTMAN and Maria MERTZ. She was born 22 May 1841 in Wayne Co. OH, and died 12 August 1930 in Burr Oak, Michigan, Branch Co. (at the home of her son, William).

Notes for Henry HOVARTER:
Henry Hovarter grew to manhood in DeKalb Co., IN, attended the public schools there, and was married in October, 1858. On April 6, 1859 he moved to a farm in Salem Township. He bought 160 acres and in 1878 improved it with a fine brick home and put up a good barn in 1881. He lived a life of great industry and good purpose and died May 15, 1901. In politics he was a democrat, and was very active in the United Brethren Church, the Pleasant Ridge Church of that denomination stood on his land.

According to family sources, the bricks that were used to build their home were made on their property.

Henry's obituary taken from the May 19,1901 Steuben Republican newspaper (Angola, IN, Steuben Co.)

Henry Hovarter was born in Wayne County, Ohio, 24 November 1835 and died 15 May 1901 aged 65 years, 5 mos., 21 days. He was married October 26, 1858 to Catherine Hartman, and to this union were born 5 sons: Isaiah, William, John, Ira and Emanuel, who with his companion survive him.
Mr. Hovarter was a man of worth to the church and the community and his principles and convictions were backed by his money, for at no time did he say, "I am a United Brethren," and then close his purse to the needs of the church. He could not bear a sham, and a profession on the part of anyone that was not followed with good works, was for him sufficient cause to part company. For over 50 years he gave testimony in honor of Jesus and under the labors of Rev. C.E. Mason, constructed a beautiful house of worship on his farm from with the funeral services being conducted by his Pastor, Rev. H.C. Foote.

More About Henry HOVARTER:
Burial: Fairfield Cemetery, DeKalb Co., IN

Notes for Catherine HARTMAN:
Catherine's obituary from the Steuben Republican newspaper, 27 August 1930:

Catherine Hovarter was born at Massilion, Onio, on the 22nd day of May in the year 1841 and departed this life, August 12th, 1930 at the home of her son, William, near Burr Oak, Michigan, aged 90 years, 2 months and 21 days.
She came with her parents when but a child to DeKalb County, Ind., where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to Henry Hovarter, October 26, 1858, they coming to Steuben County, IN and locating near Helmer on the farm where they spent their entire wedded life. He preceded her in death May 15, 1901.
To this union was born five children, Isaiah of Ashley, William F. of Burr Oak, Michigan, Jacob Ira of near Helmer, Emanuel E. of near Helmer and John Allen (Almon) who preceded her in death.
She gave her heart to the Lord in early life when but a child and remained a faithful Christian until the very last, waiting patiently for the coming of her Savior, who came and took her home.
Brother and Sister Hovarter, a number of years ago, became inspired to build a U.B. church at Helmer, of which she was a member,w hich also stands as a memorial of their faithfulness to God. She remaining faithful until the very last.
She leave to mourn her going four sons, two brothers, three sisters, 26 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild and other relatives and a host of friends. The funeral was conducted from the U.B. Church at Helmer, Rev. F.F. DeGroff, officiating.

More About Catherine HARTMAN:
Burial: Fairfield Cemetery, DeKalb Co., IN

Children of Henry HOVARTER and Catherine HARTMAN are:
172 i. Isaiah6 HOVARTER, born 01 October 1859 in Helmer, IN, Steuben Co.. He married Hattie (unknown).
173 ii. William Franklin HOVARTER, born 10 January 1862; died 06 August 1949. He married Adelia FRY; born 19 February 1872 in Branch Co., MI; died 12 August 1948 in Branch Co., MI.

More About William Franklin HOVARTER:
Burial: Lakeside Cemetery, Colon, MI

More About Adelia FRY:
Burial: Lakeside Cemetery, Colon, MI

174 iii. John Almon HOVARTER, born 01 February 1865 in Helmer, IN, Steuben Co.; died 1928 in bur. Fairfield Cem. DeKalb co., IN.

Notes for John Almon HOVARTER:
From the biographical history of Northeast Indiana 1865:

John Almon Hovarter of Salem Township in Steuben County has an interesting family record, being a grandson of John Hovarter, and in the maternal line of Leonard Hartman. Both these families were pioneers in DeKalb Co., Indiana and their descendants are now widely scattered over Northeastern Indiana and in many other states. John Almon Hovarter was born on the farm where he lives today, February 1, 1865. He grew up there, attended the public schools, and has devoted his time to general farming and the raising of small fruits. He owns twenty-five acres in Salem township, other land near Brownsville and about 50 acres in Southern Mississippi. Mr. Hovarter, who is unmarried, is a democrat in politics but independent when casting his vote in local elections.

175 iv. Jacob Ira HOVARTER, born 19 May 1867 in Helmer, IN, Steuben Co.. He married Nettie RINEHART; born 1873.
176 v. Emanuel Ervin HOVARTER, born 19 March 1870 in Helmer, IN, Steuben Co.; died 1940 in Noble Co. IN. He married (1) Mary KIMBLE Abt. 1894 in Noble Co. IN. He married (2) Lucinda REAMER 18 January 1896 in Steuben co. IN; born 15 July 1877 in Noble Co. IN; died 1943 in Steuben Co. IN.

88. John5 HOVARTER (Nancy4 WEIRICH, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 1837 in Wayne Co., Ohio, and died 1926. He married Susanna HARTMAN 26 March 1863, daughter of Leonard HARTMAN and Maria MERTZ. She was born 1846.

Children of John HOVARTER and Susanna HARTMAN are:
177 i. Melvin Albert6 HOVARTER, born 01 October 1863 in Wayne Twp., Noble Co.. He married Clarabelle unknown Abt. 1890 in Salem twp. Steuben Co. IN; born April 1869 in PA.

More About Melvin Albert HOVARTER:
Burial: Fairfield Cemetery, DeKalb Co. IN

178 ii. Ermina HOVARTER, born Abt. 1866
179 iii. Mattie HOVARTER, born Abt. 1868.
180 iv. Clarence Ulysses HOVARTER, born 22 October 1870 in Wayne Twp., Noble Co.. He married Cora TROUP 17 January 1895; born November 1878 in Indiana.
181 v. Ada Mae HOVARTER, born 23 April 1875 in Wayne Twp., Noble Co.. She married William FURGASON 24 February 1899; born March 1877 in Indiana.
182 vi. Leonard John HOVARTER, born 31 October 1877 in Wayne Twp., Noble Co.. He married Laura BUSHONG Abt. 1902.
183 vii. Elmer E. HOVARTER, born Abt. 1879 in Wayne Twp., Noble Co.. He married Abbie B. unknown; born 1880; died 1966.

More About Elmer E. HOVARTER:
Burial: Fairfield Cemetery, DeKalb Co. IN

More About Abbie B. unknown:
Burial: Fairfield Cemetery, DeKalb Co. IN

184 viii. Chester Leroy HOVARTER, born 1885.
89. Christopher5 HOVARTER (Nancy4 WEIRICH, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 1841 in Ohio, and died 1914. He married Barbara FREY 14 June 1864, daughter of Catherine (unknown). She was born 1845 in Prussia, and died 1914.

Children of Christopher HOVARTER and Barbara FREY are:
185 i. William6 HOVARTER, born Abt. 1865.
186 ii. Mary J. HOVARTER, born Abt. 1870. She married William Albert DEETZ 16 March 1884.
187 iii. Adline HOVARTER, born Abt. 1870.
188 iv. Ida HOVARTER, born Abt. 1868.
189 v. Louella HOVARTER, born 1872. She married William GUNSALLUS.
190 vi. Albert HOVARTER.

90. Jacob5 HOVARTER (Nancy4 WEIRICH, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 27 April 1843 in Wayne Co., OH, and died 01 June 1921 in Noble Co., IN. He married Mary A. FREY 10 August 1863.

Notes for Jacob HOVARTER:
Jacob was a farmer. His last place of residence was listed as Kendallville, IN, Noble Co.

More About Jacob HOVARTER:
Burial: 03 June 1921, Lakeview Cemetery, Kendallville, IN, Noble Co.

Children of Jacob HOVARTER and Mary FREY are:
191 i. Mary M.6 HOVARTER, born Abt. 1864.
192 ii. Emma HOVARTER, born Abt. 1867.
193 iii. Sarah E. HOVARTER, born Abt. 1869.

92. Elizabeth5 HOVARTER (Nancy4 WEIRICH, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 25 December 1846 in Sugar Creek, Ohio, and died 06 February 1899 in buried in Fairfield Center Cemetary, Dekalb Co., IN. She married Peter REINOEHL 10 January 1867, son of John REINOEHL and Katherine FISCHER. He was born 23 February 1831 in Stark Co., OH, and died 10 May 1913 in Buried in Fairfield Center Cemetary, Dekalb Co., IN.

Notes for Peter REINOEHL:
Peter and Elizabeth lived in a log house south of Helmer, IN, just south of the farmhouse now the residence of Or Smith (1973). Later they owned a 120 acre farm nearby, where they lived the rest of their lives. At least their older children were born in the old log house. He is remembered as a big, handsome, good-natured man, with snowy hair and bear.

Children of Elizabeth HOVARTER and Peter REINOEHL are:
194 i. David6 REINOEHL, born 11 July 1868; died 22 December 1936. He married Anne Mae PALMER 25 December 1892; born 28 May 1873; died 12 July 1937.

Notes for David REINOEHL:
David was a school teacher 10 years. and a farmer. Both lived in Indiana until 1908 when they moved to Custer, Michigan.

195 ii. John Henry REINOEHL, born 08 September 1869; died 20 April 1938. He married (1) Cora STOMM; born 07 February 1877; died 16 May 1916. He married (2) unknown 02 March 1919.
196 iii. Mary E.llen REINOEHL, born 16 February 1871; died 26 April 1946. She married (1) William McGIFFIN. She married (2) Dale CONRAD Bet. 1884 - 1916.

Notes for William McGIFFIN:
William McGiffin lived on a farm near Corunna, IN.

197 iv. Albert REINOEHL, born 13 May 1873; died 25 October 1911. He married Ada McCLISH Bet. 1890 - 1908.
198 v. Emma May REINOEHL, born 21 May 1873; died 19 April 1947. She married Otis H. COE Bet. 1888 - 1923.
199 vi. Charles REINOEHL, born 11 July 1874. He married (1) Mary May Benjamin STOMM; born 10 May 1892. He married (2) Sylvia BICKEL 26 January 1919.
200 vii. Cora Alice REINOEHL, born 17 January 1876; died 28 October 1958. She married Jacob W. PERKINS 20 May 1893; born 27 April 1874; died 03 August 1949.
201 viii. Elizabeth Ann REINOEHL, born 08 July 1878; died 04 February 1881.
202 ix. Franklin REINOEHL, born 08 April 1881; died 15 February 1943. He married Hazel SNYDER; born 29 January 1894; died 05 July 1961.
203 x. Melvin REINOEHL, born 01 May 1883; died 06 June 1958. He married Sylvia BOYER.
204 xi. Silvanus REINOEHL, born 31 May 1885; died 06 February 1968. He married Elma Evelena BOYER 25 November 1908; born 05 June 1889; died 01 August 1956.

Notes for Elma Evelena BOYER:
One researcher has her name Alma.

205 xii. Maude Jane REINOEHL, born 19 December 1888 in Helmer, IN, Steuben Co.; died 12 October 1979. She married Morton H. SNYDER 29 June 1911; born 24 March 1889 in Nebraska; died 07 May 1967 in Helmer, IN, Steuben Co..

93. Samuel5 HOVARTER (Nancy4 WEIRICH, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) He married Lucy BIXLER 13 June 1868.

Child of Samuel HOVARTER and Lucy BIXLER is:
206 i. Rosa6 HOVARTER, born 1868. She married L. ROWE 02 September 1887.

94. Adam5 HOVARTER (Nancy4 WEIRICH, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 1852. He married Mary LEWIS.

Children of Adam HOVARTER and Mary LEWIS are:
207 i. Nancy A.6 HOVARTER, born Abt. 1876.
208 ii. Wesley HOVARTER, born Abt. 1878.

104. George5 WEIRICH (John4, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 1853, and died 31 December 1944. He married unknown.

Child of George WEIRICH and unknown is:
209 i. Charles6 WEIRICH.

108. Emma Ethel5 WEIRICH (John4, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) She married unknown WOODWARD.

Child of Emma WEIRICH and unknown WOODWARD is:
210 i. Pearl6 WOODWARD. She married unknown GRANER.

114. Joseph5 WEIRICH (Jacob4, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 29 August 1845 in Wayne Co., OH. He married Elizabeth DEETZ 12 June 1870 in Fairfield Twp., DeKalb Co., IN, daughter of Adam DEETZ and Mariah LONG. She was born 20 July 1851 in Holmes Co., OH.

Notes for Joseph WEIRICH:
From History of DeKalb Co., IN:

Joseph Weirich farmed in DeKalb Co., IN where he settled in 1850. At the age of 18 he enlisted at Kendallville, IN (Noble Co.), on November 11, 1863, as a private in Co. B, 12th Ind. V.C., 15th A.C., General Sherman's command. From May to August he was in the hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, summer of 1864, again during the entire spring of 1865, he was in the small-pox hospital at Mobile, Alabama and in the fall of the same year, he was in the hospital at Memphis, Tennessee for about 6 weeks or until discharged at Vicksburg, Mississippi, November 10, 1865, being mustered out of service at Indianapolis, Indiana. At different times he was on scouting and patrol duty. An uncle, Isaac Weirich, enlisted in 1861, and served through the entire war; a cousin, Samuel, died in the service, and was buried on the battle field. Joseph Weirich received a pension, and was a member of the Aldrich Post at Hudson, IN. They resided near Fairfield Center.

Children of Joseph WEIRICH and Elizabeth DEETZ are:
211 i. Ida6 WEIRICH, born 1871. She married unknown VAN PELT.
212 ii. Alma WEIRICH, born Abt. 1872.
213 iii. Clara WEIRICH, born 1874. She married unknown BECHBERGER.

214 iv. Cora WEIRICH, born 1876.
215 v. Blanche WEIRICH, born 1870. She married unknown ZUBELLE.
216 vi. Manda WEIRICH, born 1881.
217 vii. Chester WEIRICH, born 24 May 1884; died 1936. He married Edith Viola GARDNER.
218 viii. Ralph WEIRICH, born 1891.
219 ix. Maude WEIRICH, born 1889. She married unknown SMITH.
220 x. unknown WEIRICH.

115. Jesse5 WEIRICH (Jacob4, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 13 December 1849. He married Sophia DEETZ, daughter of Adam DEETZ and Mariah LONG.

Children of Jesse WEIRICH and Sophia DEETZ are:
221 i. Ed6 WEIRICH.
222 ii. Oscar WEIRICH.
223 iii. Maud WEIRICH. She married unknown MAY.
224 iv. Dollie WEIRICH. She married unknown McCARTY.
225 v. Elmer WEIRICH.
226 vi. Doris WEIRICH. She married unknown BILLINGTON.

116. John5 WEIRICH (Jacob4, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 20 September 1847. He married Unknown DEETZ.

Notes for Unknown DEETZ:
Some sources say her name was Elizabeth Deetz. An Elizabeth Deetz married John's brother, Jacob.
I don't know if John's wife was also Elizabeth Deetz or not, so I am not printing a name for her at this time.

Children of John WEIRICH and Unknown DEETZ are:
227 i. Emma6 WEIRICH. She married unknown PLOSS.
228 ii. Laura WEIRICH. She married unknown BICKEL.
229 iii. Clayton WEIRICH.
230 iv. Otto WEIRICH.
231 v. John WEIRICH.

117. Alice5 WEIRICH (Jacob4, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 24 July 1867. She married Samuel SMITH.

Children of Alice WEIRICH and Samuel SMITH are:
232 i. Sherman6 SMITH.
233 ii. Carrie SMITH. She married Forest MONK.
234 iii. Mildred SMITH. She married unknown GARMIER.
235 iv. Evelyn SMITH.

131. Martha Elamina5 WEIRICH (Adam4, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) was born 24 March 1867, and died 1951. She married William Henry GARDNER, son of Henry GARDNER and Eliza SWIHART. He was born 18 July 1862 in Fairfield Cemetery, DeKalb Co., IN, and died 1935.

Children of Martha WEIRICH and William GARDNER are:
236 i. Henry A.6 GARDNER, born 05 April 1900; died 1959. He married Clara E. HOVARTER; born 30 August 1899; died August 1978.

More About Henry A. GARDNER:
Burial: Fairfield Cemetery, DeKalb Co., IN

More About Clara E. HOVARTER:
Burial: Fairfield Cemetery, DeKalb Co., IN

237 ii. Lucile May GARDNER, born 24 September 1904 in Fairfield Township, DeKalb Co., IN; died 1971. She married James Harvey KUNCE; born 18 November 1892 in Salem Township, Steuben Co., IN; died 1977.
238 iii. Edith Viola GARDNER. She married Chester WEIRICH; born 24 May 1884; died 1936.
239 iv. Eva Belle GARDNER, born 08 March 1888; died 1972. She married Harvey M. ZONKER; born 06 September 1882; died 1967.
240 v. Leslie I. GARDNER, born 18 January 1894 in Fairfield Township, DeKalb Co., IN; died 1960. He married Verda PILGRIM; born 18 July 1894 in Helmer, IN, Steuben Co.; died 1968.
241 vi. Harold A. GARDNER, born 19 November 1895 in Fairfield Township, DeKalb Co., IN. He married Cleo BICKEL; born 18 August 1895.
242 vii. Carl Walter GARDNER, born 10 September 1901 in Fairfield Township, DeKalb Co., IN; died 1974. He married Irene Amanda HANES; born 10 April 1908 in Noble Co., IN.

138. George Mitchel5 REINOEHL (Catherine4 WEIRICH, Catherine Elizabeth3 RUPP, Johannes2, Johannes Martin1) died 24 February 1942. He married Cora Mae FREDERICK 28 October 1885, daughter of Michael FREDERICK and Barbara MILLER.

Children of George REINOEHL and Cora FREDERICK are:
243 i. Berniece6 REINOEHL. She married unknown OZMUN.
244 ii. Clarence REINOEHL. He married Zama DOLE.



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