Jennie Tinkey1

F, b. 1837
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Married NameHer married name was Otto.1 
Marriage*Jennie Tinkey married Jackson A. Otto, son of George Otto and Jemima Ayres.1 
Birth*Jennie Tinkey was born in 1837 at New York; based on last name of niece living with them in 1880.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1880 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Jackson A. Otto; page 314A, occupation retail grocer, no children, 1 niece living with them.1 

Family

Jackson A. Otto b. 1835

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Carrie (?)1

F, b. 1852
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Married NameHer married name was Otto.1 
Marriage*Carrie (?) married Matthias Otto, son of Matthias Otto and Charity (?).1 
Birth*Carrie (?) was born in 1852 at New York.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1880 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Matthias Otto; page 314A, occupation farmer, "daughter" named May Tina, age 3, may not be his.1 

Family

Matthias Otto b. 1823

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Rose Emery1

F, b. 1849
Last Edited30 Sep 2004
Birth*Rose Emery was born in 1849 at New York.1 
Married Name As of circa 1873,her married name was Otto.1 
Marriage*She married Howard Otto, son of Silas Palmer Otto and Hannah (?), circa 1873 at New York.1 
(Witness) CensusRose Emery appeared on the census of 1880 Ischua, Cattaraugus, New York, in the household of Howard Otto; page 168B, occupation grocer, 2 children at home.1 

Family

Howard Otto b. 1847, d. bt 1931 - 1940
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Bernard Otto1

M, b. 1875
FatherHoward Otto1 b. 1847, d. bt 1931 - 1940
MotherRose Emery1 b. 1849
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Birth*Bernard Otto was born in 1875 at Ischua, Cattaraugus, New York.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1880 Ischua, Cattaraugus, New York, in the household of Howard Otto; page 168B, occupation grocer, 2 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Jesse Otto1

F, b. 1878
FatherHoward Otto1 b. 1847, d. bt 1931 - 1940
MotherRose Emery1 b. 1849
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Birth*Jesse Otto was born in 1878 at Ischua, Cattaraugus, New York.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1880 Ischua, Cattaraugus, New York, in the household of Howard Otto; page 168B, occupation grocer, 2 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary Ketchum1

F, b. 1870
FatherLevi Ketchum1 b. 1816
MotherAmelia Jemima Otto1 b. 1812, d. 7 Mar 1887
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Birth*Mary Ketchum was born in 1870 at New York; obviously not a daughter.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1880 Portville, Cattaraugus, New York, in the household of Levi Ketchum; page 50A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home; children list incomplete.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Russell Ketchum1

M, b. 1859
FatherLevi Ketchum1 b. 1816
MotherAmelia Jemima Otto1 b. 1812, d. 7 Mar 1887
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Birth*Russell Ketchum was born in 1859 at Wisconsin.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1880 Portville, Cattaraugus, New York, in the household of Levi Ketchum; page 50A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home; children list incomplete.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

George S. Otto1

M, b. 8 November 1877, d. 28 February 1955
FatherJoel G. Otto1 b. 1822, d. 1889
MotherCaroline (?)1 b. 1842, d. 1911
Last Edited20 Nov 2006
Birth*George S. Otto was born on 8 November 1877 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1880 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Joel G. Otto; page 309D, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusGeorge S. Otto appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Olean, Cattaraugus, New York, in the household of Elford E. Post; ED 84, sheet 21B, occupation car repairer-railroad, owned home, brother in law and a son living with them.3 
Death*George S. Otto died on 28 February 1955 at Pennsylvania at age 77; buried at Fairmont Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S274] Et al. Judith Schick, McKean County Cemetery Records, Fairmont Cemetery.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Jennie T. Otto1

F, b. 1879
FatherJoel G. Otto1 b. 1822, d. 1889
MotherCaroline (?)1 b. 1842, d. 1911
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Birth*Jennie T. Otto was born in 1879 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1880 Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Joel G. Otto; page 309D, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Dana D. (Danny) Otto1

M, b. June 1870, d. 9 October 1944
FatherEnoch Otto2 b. 1837, d. bt 1908 - 1909
MotherElizabeth Katherine (?)2 b. 1843, d. 1905
Last Edited20 Nov 2006
Birth*Dana D. (Danny) Otto was born in June 1870 at Keating, McKean, Pennsylvania; or Elred Twp.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 20 July 1880 Eldred Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Enoch Otto; page 278A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.2 
Marriage*Dana D. (Danny) Otto married Mary Ellen (Ella) (?) circa 1895 at McKean, Pennsylvania.4 
Census*Dana D. (Danny) Otto appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Eldred, McKean, Pennsylvania, ED 106, sheet 7B, occupation railroad yard worker, renting, married 4 years, 1 child, 1 living.4 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 21 May 1910 at Olean, Cattaraugus, New York, ED 75, sheet 2B, occupation teamster-brewery, married 13 years, 6 children, 6 living.5 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Olean, Cattaraugus, New York, ED 76, sheet 18A, occupation switchman-railroad, renting, 6 children at home.6 
Death*He died on 9 October 1944 at Coryville, McKean, Pennsylvania, at age 74; buried at Moody Hollow Cemetery; obituary; hover, Ellen listed herself as widowed in the 1930 census.7,8,9,10 

Family

Mary Ellen (Ella) (?) b. Dec 1874, d. 1950
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  3. [S274] Et al. Judith Schick, McKean County Cemetery Records, Fairmont Cemetery.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S274] Et al. Judith Schick, McKean County Cemetery Records, Moody Hollow Cemetery.
  9. [S276] Judith A. Schick, "McKean County Research."
  10. [S825] Ed Sturm, "Re: Otto Family of Ischua, New York," e-mail to Cattaraugus Message Board at Ancestry.com, 25 July 1999.

Isabelle Otto1

F, b. 1875
FatherEnoch Otto2 b. 1837, d. bt 1908 - 1909
MotherElizabeth Katherine (?)2 b. 1843, d. 1905
Last Edited30 Sep 2004
Birth*Isabelle Otto was born in 1875 at Keating/Eldred, McKean, Pennsylvania.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 20 July 1880 Eldred Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Enoch Otto; page 278A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusIsabelle Otto appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Eldred Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania, in the household of Enoch Otto; ED 106, sheet 7B, occupation illegible, renting, married 35 years, 2 children, 2 living.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

John Dick1

M, b. July 1853
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Birth*John Dick was born in July 1853 at England.1 
Marriage*He married Flora Otto, daughter of James D. Otto and Elizabeth (?), circa 1888.1 
Census*John Dick appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Port Allegany Borough, McKean, Pennsylvania, ED 122, sheet 6A, occupation blacksmith owned real estate, married 11 years, no children by this marriage, several by prior marriage, mother in law living with family.1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Port Allegany Borough, McKean, Pennsylvania, ED 137, sheet 3A, occupation blacksmith, owned home, married 20years, no children, mother in law living with them.2 

Family

Flora Otto b. Dec 1862

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mary (?)1

F, b. 1838, d. 1856
Last Edited20 Nov 2006
Birth*Mary (?) was born in 1838.1 
Married Name As of circa 1853,her married name was Otto.1 
Marriage*She married James D. Otto, son of John Otto and Margaret (?), circa 1853 at Pennsylvania; or New York.1 
Death*Mary (?) died in 1856 at McKean, Pennsylvania; buried at Union Cemetery.1 

Family

James D. Otto b. 1827
Child

Citations

  1. [S274] Et al. Judith Schick, McKean County Cemetery Records, Union Cemetery.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Francis (?)1

F, b. 1852
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Birth*Francis (?) was born in 1852 at New York.1 
Married Name As of circa 1865,her married name was Otto.1 
Marriage*She married George Otto, son of Jacob T. Otto and Sylvia (?), circa 1865.1 

Family

George Otto b. 1839, d. 8 Mar 1908
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Willie H. Otto1

M, b. 1867
FatherGeorge Otto1 b. 1839, d. 8 Mar 1908
MotherFrancis (?)1 b. 1852
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Birth*Willie H. Otto was born in 1867 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Lottie Otto1

F, b. 1869
FatherGeorge Otto1 b. 1839, d. 8 Mar 1908
MotherFrancis (?)1 b. 1852
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Birth*Lottie Otto was born in 1869 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Walter E. Otto1

M, b. 1874
FatherGeorge Otto1 b. 1839, d. 8 Mar 1908
MotherFrancis (?)1 b. 1852
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Birth*Walter E. Otto was born in 1874 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Janette Otto1

F, b. 1876
FatherGeorge Otto1 b. 1839, d. 8 Mar 1908
MotherFrancis (?)1 b. 1852
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Birth*Janette Otto was born in 1876 at Keating Twp., Mckean, Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Luleanni Otto1

F, b. 1878
FatherGeorge Otto1 b. 1839, d. 8 Mar 1908
MotherFrancis (?)1 b. 1852
Last Edited31 Mar 2003
Birth*Luleanni Otto was born in 1878 at Keating Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Joseph Long1

M, b. 1822, d. 1 September 1873
Last Edited1 Jan 2012
Birth*Joseph Long was born in 1822 at Virginia.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Curtis, daughter of John Curtis and Catherine Hoover, on 25 November 1858 at Montgomery, Ohio.1,3 
Census*Joseph Long and Sarah Curtis appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, Household 527, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 1 son by prior marriage and 3 Curtis relatives living with them.1 
CensusJoseph Long and Sarah Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, page 16b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, 1 son by first marriage.4 
Death*Joseph Long died on 1 September 1873 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio.2 

Family

Sarah Curtis b. 26 Feb 1818, d. 6 Jul 1872

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.
  3. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Silas A. Hoover1

M, b. 1844
FatherEli Hoover1 b. 1 Jun 1815, d. 13 Jan 1880
MotherSarah Beaver1 b. 19 Dec 1815, d. 29 Jan 1846
Last Edited2 Apr 2003
Birth*Silas A. Hoover was born in 1844 at Miami, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 June 1860 Clay Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Eli Hoover; page 381, household 686, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 7 children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Leander A. Hoover1

M, b. 1847
FatherEli Hoover1 b. 1 Jun 1815, d. 13 Jan 1880
MotherElizabeth Turnipseed1 b. 1824
Last Edited2 Apr 2003
Birth*Leander A. Hoover was born in 1847 at Miami, Indiana; changes from male in 1850 to 1860; tie goes to marriage record.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 June 1860 Clay Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Eli Hoover; page 381, household 686, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 7 children at home.2 
Marriage*Leander A. Hoover married Susan F. Wallick on 18 October 1870 at Miami, Indiana.3 

Family

Susan F. Wallick b. bt 1845 - 1855

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S40] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami Co. Indiana Marriages, Book C4, page 333.

Eli M. Hoover1

M, b. 1850
FatherEli Hoover1 b. 1 Jun 1815, d. 13 Jan 1880
MotherElizabeth Turnipseed1 b. 1824
Last Edited2 Apr 2003
Birth*Eli M. Hoover was born in 1850 at Miami, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 June 1860 Clay Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Eli Hoover; page 381, household 686, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 7 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

John O. Hoover1

M, b. 1856
FatherEli Hoover1 b. 1 Jun 1815, d. 13 Jan 1880
MotherElizabeth Turnipseed1 b. 1824
Last Edited2 Apr 2003
Birth*John O. Hoover was born in 1856 at Miami, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 June 1860 Clay Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Eli Hoover; page 381, household 686, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 7 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Sarah C. Hoover1

F, b. 1858
FatherEli Hoover1 b. 1 Jun 1815, d. 13 Jan 1880
MotherElizabeth Turnipseed1 b. 1824
Last Edited2 Apr 2003
Birth*Sarah C. Hoover was born in 1858 at Miami, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 28 June 1860 Clay Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Eli Hoover; page 381, household 686, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusSarah C. Hoover appeared on the census of 11 July 1870 Clay Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Eli Hoover; Household 177, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, 3 children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Oliver Sherman Hoover1

M, b. 1860
FatherEli Hoover2 b. 1 Jun 1815, d. 13 Jan 1880
MotherElizabeth Turnipseed2 b. 1824
Last Edited2 Apr 2003
Birth*Oliver Sherman Hoover was born in 1860 at Miami, Indiana.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 June 1860 Clay Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Eli Hoover; page 381, household 686, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 7 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusOliver Sherman Hoover appeared on the census of 11 July 1870 Clay Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Eli Hoover; Household 177, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, 3 children at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Edmund Hoover1

M, b. 1866
FatherEli Hoover1 b. 1 Jun 1815, d. 13 Jan 1880
MotherElizabeth Turnipseed1 b. 1824
Last Edited2 Apr 2003
Birth*Edmund Hoover was born in 1866 at Miami, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 July 1870 Clay Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Eli Hoover; Household 177, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, 3 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Susan F. Wallick1

F, b. between 1845 and 1855
Last Edited2 Apr 2003
Birth*Susan F. Wallick was born between 1845 and 1855.1 
Marriage*She married Leander A. Hoover, son of Eli Hoover and Elizabeth Turnipseed, on 18 October 1870 at Miami, Indiana.1 

Family

Leander A. Hoover b. 1847

Citations

  1. [S40] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami Co. Indiana Marriages, Book C4, page 333.

Charles Kerchief Kepler1,2

M, b. 12 December 1869, d. 11 November 1936
FatherMartin VanBuren Kepler1 b. 11 Oct 1845, d. 5 Mar 1923
MotherMartha Jane Hoover1 b. 3 Mar 1842, d. 26 Oct 1909
Last Edited5 Nov 2004
Birth*Charles Kerchief Kepler was born on 12 December 1869 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Martin VanBuren Kepler; page 13, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 1 child at home.1 
(Witness) CensusCharles Kerchief Kepler appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 Union Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Martin VanBuren Kepler; page 456B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.4 
Marriage*Charles Kerchief Kepler married Hannah Belle Yoder on 3 January 1899 at Fulton, Indiana.3 
Census*Charles Kerchief Kepler appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 57, sheet 7A, occupation laborer-odd jobs, owned home, married 11 years, no children.5 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 75, sheet 8B, occupation illegible, owned home, no children.6 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 10, sheet 5A, occupation manager-auto sales room, owned home valued at $5,000, radio no children.7 
Death*He died on 11 November 1936 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 66; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.2 
ObitCharles Kerchief's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 11 November 1936:

Charles K. KEPLER passed on to the higher life from Woodlawn hospital, at 5 o’clock this morning, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. Death followed an operation for stomach trouble, which affliction he suffered for a long time. Charles Kerchief KEPLER was born at Pleasant Hill, Fulton county, Dec. 12, 1869. He was the son of Martin V. KEPLER and Martha J. (HOOVER) KEPLER. On January 4, 1899, he was united in marriage with Hannah Belle YODER, who has remained his faithful companion until his demise. In his early manhood Mr. Kepler devoted his time to farming until 1893, when he became postmaster at Lucetta, this county. * * * * Photo * * * *
In 1904 he became owner of the general merchandise store at Green Oak, and in 1907 joined with Charles ROBBINS and Guy MONTGOMERY in the R. K. M. garage, located where the Char-Bell theatre now stands. In 1923 the C. K. Kepler Auto Company was formed which occupies the entire floor of the building at 615 Main St. The deceased was the second oldest Chevrolet dealer in the United States, receiving his first franchise in 1916, and therefore has left a record of automobile salesmanship worthy of mention.
Mr. Kepler was a member of the Methodist church at Green Oak and belonged to the Odd Fellows lodge for 30 years, making the precepts of that esteemed order the rule of his life. As a member of the Kiwanis Club he was always found having a progressive mind with any plan that would mean the betterment of his home city or the advancement of his fellow man. In the 20 years he was a business man he was recognized as a quiet, yet forceful gentleman, liked by his associates, neighbors and friends, at all times playing the game of life fair and unafraid. Surviving are the widow; two brothers, James [KEPLER] and John [KEPLER], of Rochester; and one sister, Mrs. Rebeccah WOLFORD of Logansport. The funeral services will take place at Grace Methodist church, Friday at 2:00 p.m., Rev. STOVALL officiating. Burial at Odd Fellows cemetery.

Tuesday, November 17, 1936
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral, Friday afternoon, of C. K. KEPLER were Mr. and Mrs. Mose KEPLER of LaPorte, Indiana, Mrs. Mont HOOVER, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe MURPHY, and Mrs. Irvin SWIGART, all of Akron, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph KEPLER and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ben YODER, Allison BELL, Guy BAINEY, and Mr. and Mrs. Perry BOURMAN and daughter, Frieda [BOURMAN], all of Peru, Mr. and Mrs. Charles BRUCE of Kewanna, V. L. BARKER, Mrs. Pearl CORNELL and daughter, Mary [CORNELL], all of Fulton, Mr. DANEKE of South Bend, H. A. WARNER and H. A. RHINEMILLER of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. John YODER, Mr. and Mrs. Jake DAWALT, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin DAWALT, and Mr. and Mrs. John DAWALT, all of Macy, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd YODER and son, Dale [YODER], of Denver, Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron BERGER of Gilead, L. O. GATES of Mishawaka, Mr. and Mrs. Otto GRABLE and Mr. and Mrs. Clifton SKINNER of Twelve Mile, Charles CHAFFUNT, Mrs. Gabe YODER and daughter, Josephine [YODER], Mrs. Ruth WOLFORD and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles WOLFORD, all of Logansport, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray HOOVER and son and E. W. BERGER, all of Indianapolis.2 
(Witness) ObitHe witnessed the Obit of Hannah Belle Yoder on 22 December 1947 at Rochester Sentinel, Rochester, Fulton, Indiana,
Mrs. Hannah Belle KEPLER, well known Rochester resident, died from a heart attack 7:30 Sunday evening while enroute to Woodlawn in an ambulance. Mrs. Kepler first became ill while on her way from her home 911 Madison street to the downtown district and stopped into the New York Candy Kitchen from where the ambulance was summoned when it became apparent she was critically ill. Mrs. Orlan KEPLER, who was summoned to the New York Candy Kitchen was with her aunt at the time she passed away. Previous to this fatal attack she had been enjoying exceptionally good health. Mrs. Kepler was widely known throughout Fulton county and for many years she was
associated with her husband, the late Charles KEPLER, in the Chevrolet agency in this city. This business was located 617 Main street in the buildings now occupied by the Indiana Gas & Water Co.
Hannah Belle [YODER], daugher of Benjamin and Sarah (DEWALD) YODER, was born Jan. 9, 1877 in the Pleasant Hill community, Miami county, Ind. On Jan. 4, 1899 she was married to Charles K. KEPLER who preceded her in death Nov. 11, 1936. The Keplers moved to Rochester from the Green Oak community in 1917. She was a member of the Green Oak Methodist church, the Rochester Rebekah lodge and the Green Oak club. Survivors are two brothers, George YODER, of Burlington, Iowa; Benjamin YODER, of Peru; a nephew Orland KEPLER, of this ciy; two nieces, Mrs. Rose PLUNKETT, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Richard CLOUD, of South Bend and several other nieces and nephews residing out-of-town. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon 2 p.m., at the Rochester Methodist church with the Rev. Frank R. BRIGGS officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF cemetery here. The body lies in state at the Zimmerman Brothers funeral home where friends may call.8 

Family

Hannah Belle Yoder b. 9 Jan 1877, d. 21 Dec 1947

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 11 November 1936.
  3. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 22 December 1947.

James F. Kepler1

M, b. 6 March 1872, d. 28 November 1939
FatherMartin VanBuren Kepler1 b. 11 Oct 1845, d. 5 Mar 1923
MotherMartha Jane Hoover1 b. 3 Mar 1842, d. 26 Oct 1909
Last Edited5 Nov 2004
Birth*James F. Kepler was born on 6 March 1872 at Pleasant Hill, Miami, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 Union Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Martin VanBuren Kepler; page 456B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.1 
Marriage*James F. Kepler married Julia A. Yoder on 6 May 1896 at Fulton, Indiana.3,4 
Census*James F. Kepler appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 42, sheet 27A, occupation barber, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.3 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 61, sheet 6A, occupation truck man-own truck, renting, married 14 years, 5 children, 5 living.5 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 76, sheet 8B, occupation-laborer-garage, renting, 5 children at home.6 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 11, sheet 9B, occupation auto salesman-auto sales co., renting-$18 month, radio, 2 children at home.7 
ObitJames F.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 28 November 1939:


James F. KEPLER, aged 68, pioneer automobile dealer of this city, died at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday morning in the Woodlawn hospital from heart trouble and other complications. He had been in ill health for one year and bedfast four weeks. He was taken to the hospital from his home, 1024 South Madison street, last Sunday. The deceased was born in the Pleasant Hill community in Miami county, March 6, 1872. His parents were Martin V. and Martha J. (HOOVER) KEPLER. In a ceremony which was performed in this city, May 6, 1896, he was married to Julia Ann YODER who preceded her husband in death. Mr. Kepler was a member of the Presbyterian church at Deedsville.
Mr. Kepler had been a resident of Rochester for 40 years moving here from his birthplace where he had lived on a farm. While in Rochester Mr. Kepler engaged in various business enterprises among them was a grocery and meat market in East Ninth street, and a realty agency. Mr. Kepler was one of the first to see the possibilities of Lake Manitou as a summer resort and with his father the late Martin Kepler plotted what is now the Lily Park and Poet’s Point
additions on the north shore of the lake. Mr. Kepler operated the first motor bus to Lake Manitou in 1907 which was a Winton chain driven vehicle. This Winton was popularly known as a “rubberneck wagon” as it was about eight feet high and had no top. Mr. Kepler first entered the automobile business with his brother, the late Charles KEPLER, who succumbed in 1936 and who had the Chevrolet agency in Rochester. Mr. Kepler was widely known by farmers in Fulton and surrounding counties. For the past five years he has been associated with his son Orlen Kepler in his auto agency in Rochester. Survivors are the son Orlen KEPLER; two daughters, Mrs. Edna PLUNKETT, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Vera CLOUD of Rochester; brother John KEPLER, Kokomo; sister, Mrs. Rebecca WOLFORD, Logansport and three grandsons, James PLUNKETT, Indianapolis, John [KEPLER] and Kenneth KEPLER of Rochester. The funeral services will be held from the Kepler residence, 1024 Madison street, at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon with Rev. D. S. PERRY officiating. Burial will be made in the Rochester Odd Fellows cemetery.
Friends may pay their respects at the Kepler residence after noon Wednesday until the hour of the last rites.2 
Death*He died on 28 November 1939 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 67; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.2 

Family

Julia A. Yoder b. 15 Apr 1878, d. 28 Apr 1931
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 28 November 1939.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 302.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.