Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Emma C. Books¹

F, b. 8 May 1887, d. 8 December 1963

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Emma C. Books was born on 8 May 1887 at Miami, Indiana.¹

Married Name

As of 11 July 1906,her married name was Murphy.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Roscoe D. Murphy, son of Amos C. Murphy and Eliza A. Hoover, on 11 July 1906 at Miami, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Emma C. Books appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Roscoe D. Murphy; ED 2, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, no children.³

Death*

Emma C. Books died on 8 December 1963 at Akron, Fulton, Indiana, at age 76; buried at the Akron Cemetery.¹

Family

Roscoe D. Murphy b. 26 Oct 1884, d. 17 Oct 1964

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 9 December 1963.
[S40] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami Co. Indiana Marriages, Book C12, page 191.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Hannah Belle Yoder¹

F, b. 9 January 1877, d. 21 December 1947

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Hannah Belle Yoder was born on 9 January 1877 at Pleasant Hill Community, Miami, Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 3 January 1899,her married name was Kepler.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles Kerchief Kepler, son of Martin VanBuren Kepler and Martha Jane Hoover, on 3 January 1899 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Hannah Belle Yoder appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Charles Kerchief Kepler; ED 57, sheet 7A, occupation laborer-odd jobs, owned home, married 11 years, no children.³

(Witness) Census

Hannah Belle Yoder appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Charles Kerchief Kepler; ED 75, sheet 8B, occupation illegible, owned home, no children.⁴

(Witness) Census

Hannah Belle Yoder appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Charles Kerchief Kepler; ED 10, sheet 5A, occupation manager-auto sales room, owned home valued at $5,000, radio no children.⁵

Death*

Hannah Belle Yoder died on 21 December 1947 at age 70; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.¹

Obit

Hannah Belle's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 22 December 1947:

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.²

Family

Charles Kerchief Kepler b. 12 Dec 1869, d. 11 Nov 1936

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 22 December 1947.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Julia A. Yoder^1,2

F, b. 15 April 1878, d. 28 April 1931

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Julia A. Yoder was born on 15 April 1878 at Miami, Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 6 May 1896,her married name was Kepler.^1,2

Marriage*

She married James F. Kepler, son of Martin VanBuren Kepler and Martha Jane Hoover, on 6 May 1896 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Julia A. Yoder appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 42, sheet 27A, occupation barber, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Julia A. Yoder appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 61, sheet 6A, occupation truck man-own truck, renting, married 14 years, 5 children, 5 living.³

(Witness) Census

Julia A. Yoder appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 76, sheet 8B, occupation-laborer-garage, renting, 5 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Julia A. Yoder appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 11, sheet 9B, occupation auto salesman-auto sales co., renting-$18 month, radio, 2 children at home.⁵

Death

Julia A. Yoder died on 28 April 1931 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 53; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.⁶

Obit*

Julia A.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 28 April 1931:

Neighbors and friends of Mrs. James F. KEPLER were surprised and shocked about 10:30 o’clock Monday morning when Mrs. Herman METZLER called at her home and found her where she had fallen on the floor, following a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Kepler had finished her family washing, was happy and feeling buoyant over the anticipated visit of her daughter and little gradson, Jimmy, from Indianapolis. Only an hour before she had been in the home of Mrs.
Metzler, explaining her pleasure over the coming together of loved ones. It seems a co-incident that Mrs. Metzler returned her call as quickly, just to borrow a newspaper for an article in which both ladies were interested and her entry seemed as though prompted by fate, as Mrs. Metzler helped her in a seat, called Mrs. Cal HOOVER, and telephoned for her husband. Mrs. Kepler was conscious, said she had fallen, that her head pained, but the cause was
evident, since her right side was limp. Drs. KING and LECKRONE were called. Mr. Kepler hastened to her, but the patient soon lapsed into unconsciousness and thus remained to the last. She peacefully passed away about 4:30 this morning.

Julia Ann YODER, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah YODER, was born near Denver, in Miami county, April 15, 1878, entred the sphere beyond, at her home, 1127 Main street, Tuesday morning, April 28, 1931, aged 53 years and 13 days. The deceasd was united in marriage with James F. KEPLER on May 6, 1896. To their union five children were born, Gussie [KEPLER] and Ada [KEPLER] preceded the mother to the higher life. Those remaining are Mrs. Edna PLUNKETT, Indianapolis, Orlando [KEPLER] and Vera [KEPLER] at home, her sorrowing husband and one grandson. There were elevan children in the Yoder family, of whom there are three brothers, John [YODER], of Macy, Ben
[YODER], of Peru and George [YODER] of Adair, Iowa; and one sister, Mrs. Charles KEPLER, of Rochester, living. Mrs. Kepler lost two sisters in eight months, one in Dakota buried on the day Mrs. Kepler was stricken.
“God moves in mysterious way His wonders to perform.” Was it an incident or chance that kinship should meet in a union of love on the coral strand with such close events? Who can measure their joy or compare that scene with the sadness left for husband and children who will miss the presence, loyalty and love of wife and mother as expressed by her in the home life? She kept the light buring in her heart day by day, an inspiration to neighbors, friends and family, leaving an example worthy of the hosts to follow. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:45 at the residence 1127 Main street, with Rev. F. G. KUEBLER pastor of the Evangelical church officiating. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.⁶

Family

James F. Kepler b. 6 Mar 1872, d. 28 Nov 1939

Children

Edna O. Kepler+¹ b. 17 Jan 1897, d. c 13 May 1982
Gussie Marie Kepler¹ b. 23 Jan 1899, d. 18 Jun 1920
Ada Fay Kepler³ b. 15 Apr 1901, d. 31 May 1929
Vera Bell Kepler³ b. 1902, d. 6 Jul 1959
Orlen Devane Kepler³ b. 10 Nov 1906, d. 11 Jun 1975

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 302.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 28 April 1931.

Edna O. Kepler¹

F, b. 17 January 1897, d. circa 13 May 1982

Father

James F. Kepler² b. 6 Mar 1872, d. 28 Nov 1939

Mother

Julia A. Yoder² b. 15 Apr 1878, d. 28 Apr 1931

Last Edited

9 Dec 2004

Birth*

Edna O. Kepler was born on 17 January 1897 at Fulton, Indiana.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 42, sheet 27A, occupation barber, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.²

(Witness) Census

Edna O. Kepler appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 61, sheet 6A, occupation truck man-own truck, renting, married 14 years, 5 children, 5 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Edna O. Kepler appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 76, sheet 8B, occupation-laborer-garage, renting, 5 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of circa 1921,her married name was Plunkett.⁶

Marriage*

Edna O. Kepler married Roscoe E. Plunkett circa 1921 at Indiana.⁶

(Witness) Census

Edna O. Kepler appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, in the household of Roscoe E. Plunkett; ED 453, sheet 29A, occupation commercial traveler-food, owned home valued at $8,000, radio, 1 child at home.⁷

Death*

Edna O. Kepler died circa 13 May 1982 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana; date of obituary.^3,8

Family

Roscoe E. Plunkett b. 1893, d. 7 Aug 1970

Child

James E. Plunkett⁷ b. 30 Sep 1928, d. 28 Mar 2001

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 26 August 1979.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S74] South Bend Tribune, 13 May 1982.

Gussie Marie Kepler^1,2

F, b. 23 January 1899, d. 18 June 1920

Father

James F. Kepler³ b. 6 Mar 1872, d. 28 Nov 1939

Mother

Julia A. Yoder³ b. 15 Apr 1878, d. 28 Apr 1931

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Gussie Marie Kepler was born on 23 January 1899 at Fulton, Indiana.^3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 42, sheet 27A, occupation barber, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.³

(Witness) Census

Gussie Marie Kepler appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 61, sheet 6A, occupation truck man-own truck, renting, married 14 years, 5 children, 5 living.⁵

(Witness) Census

Gussie Marie Kepler appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 76, sheet 8B, occupation-laborer-garage, renting, 5 children at home.⁶

Obit

Gussie Marie's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 18 June 1920:

Miss Gussie KEPLER, 21, died at her home on east 14th street at 4:20 Friday morning of scarlet fever. Miss Kepler was taken ill a week ago last Sunday with what was thought to be tonsilitis. She rapidly grew worse and doctors who were called diagnosed the case as scarlet fever. Every means known to medical science was used to check the malady but to no avail. Gussie Kepler was the daughter of James and Julia KEPLER and was born in the southern part of this county in the community known as Lucetta, January 23, 1899. When she was nine months old her parents moved to this city where she attended common school and high school for a short time. After she left school Miss Kepler accepted a position at Armour’s where she worked for several years. She was employed at the Dawson and Coplen drug store. It was here that she won a wide circle of friends by her always pleasing manner. Miss Kepler is survived by her parents and three sisters, Edna [KEPLER], Vera [KEPLER] and Ada [KEPLER], and one brother, Orland [KEPLER]. The funeral in the front yard of their home at 117 East 14th street at 2 o’clock. Rev. EBERHARDT of the Evangelical church of which denomination she was a member, will conduct the funeral. Burial in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.⁴

Death*

She died on 18 June 1920 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 21; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 18 June 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Ada Fay Kepler¹

F, b. 15 April 1901, d. 31 May 1929

Father

James F. Kepler¹ b. 6 Mar 1872, d. 28 Nov 1939

Mother

Julia A. Yoder¹ b. 15 Apr 1878, d. 28 Apr 1931

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Ada Fay Kepler was born on 15 April 1901 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 61, sheet 6A, occupation truck man-own truck, renting, married 14 years, 5 children, 5 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Ada Fay Kepler appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 76, sheet 8B, occupation-laborer-garage, renting, 5 children at home.³

Death*

Ada Fay Kepler died on 31 May 1929 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 28; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.²

Obit

Ada Fay's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 1 June 1929:

Miss Ada Fay KEPLER, aged 28, one of Rochester’s popular young ladies passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James KEPLER, 1125 South Main Street at 5:50 o’clock Friday evening. Death resulted from heart trouble and other complications from which she had suffered since the 9th of May. Ada Fay, daughter of James and Julia Ann KEPLER, was born in Rochester on April 15, 1901 and had been a resident of this city practically all of her life. Just about a year ago the deceased and her sister, Vera, went to the West on a business and pleasure trip combined, during which time she was employed as an assistant cashier in a Denver, Colorado bank, and later as a bookkeeper in a Los Angeles business house, Misses Ada and Vera returning to their home in this city last February. For a number of years Miss Ada was employed as bookkeeper by the Fulton Fulton Motor Co., and prior to that occupation she spent about four years of her life in the clerical offices of the Armour & Co. plant, this city. The deceased was also a teacher of Sunday school class in the Evangelical church. Surviving with the parents are one brother, Orlen [KEPLER], at home, and two sisters, Vera [KEPLER], at home and Mrs. Edna PLUNKETT of Indianapolis. A sister, Gussie [KEPLER], preceded the deceased in death in the year of 1921. Funeral services in charge of Rev. F. G. KUEBLER will be held at the Kepler home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Interment will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 1 June 1929.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Vera Bell Kepler¹

F, b. 1902, d. 6 July 1959

Father

James F. Kepler¹ b. 6 Mar 1872, d. 28 Nov 1939

Mother

Julia A. Yoder¹ b. 15 Apr 1878, d. 28 Apr 1931

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Vera Bell Kepler was born in 1902 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Vera Bell Kepler appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 76, sheet 8B, occupation-laborer-garage, renting, 5 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Vera Bell Kepler appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 11, sheet 9B, occupation auto salesman-auto sales co., renting-$18 month, radio, 2 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 29 November 1933,her married name was Cloud.⁴

Marriage*

Vera Bell Kepler married Richard Cloud on 29 November 1933 at Muncie, Delaware, Indiana.⁴

Death*

Vera Bell Kepler died on 6 July 1959 at Garver Lake, Edwardsburg, Cass, Michigan; buried at St. Joseph Memorial Park at South Bend.⁵

Obit

Vera Bell's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 6 July 1959:

Mrs. Vera K. CLOUD, native of Rochester, died this morning at 2:55 a.m. in South Bend’s Memorial hospital. She resided at R.R. 1, Garver Lake, near Edwardsburg, Mich. Born in Rochester, she had lived near Edwardsburg for the past nine years, moving there from South Bend. She was married Nov. 29, 1933, at Muncie, to Richard CLOUD, who survives. Her parents are James and Julia KEPLER of Rochester. Her husband operates Cloud Brothers furniture store in South Bend. She was a member of the Edwardsburg chapter of Eastern Star. Also surviving are a brother, Orlen KEPLER, and a sister, Mrs. Roscoe PLUNKETT, both of Indian Rock Beach, Fla. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Edwardsburg Methodist church with the Rev. Norman KNIGHT officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Memorial Park at South Bend. Friends may call at the Pifer-Mayhew funeral home in Edwardsburg.⁵

Family

Richard Cloud b. 19 Feb 1909, d. 25 Mar 1964

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Vera Cloud, 6 July 1959.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 6 July 1959.

Orlen Devane Kepler^1,2

M, b. 10 November 1906, d. 11 June 1975

Father

James F. Kepler¹ b. 6 Mar 1872, d. 28 Nov 1939

Mother

Julia A. Yoder¹ b. 15 Apr 1878, d. 28 Apr 1931

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Orlen Devane Kepler was born on 10 November 1906 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 61, sheet 6A, occupation truck man-own truck, renting, married 14 years, 5 children, 5 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Orlen Devane Kepler appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 76, sheet 8B, occupation-laborer-garage, renting, 5 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Orlen Devane Kepler appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James F. Kepler; ED 11, sheet 9B, occupation auto salesman-auto sales co., renting-$18 month, radio, 2 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

Orlen Devane Kepler married Waneta A. Lloyd on 3 March 1934 at Fulton, Indiana.²

Death*

Orlen Devane Kepler died on 11 June 1975 at Dunnellon, Marion, Florida, at age 68; buried in Largo, Florida.^3,6

Obit

Orlen Devane's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 17 June 1975:

Word has been received here of the death of Orlen “Brick” KEPLER, 69, which occurred at the hospital in Ocala, Fla., on Wednesday following a long illness. Last rites and burial were held Saturday in Largo, Fla. Mr. Kepler was a native of this city who moved to Indian Rocks Beach, Fla., in 1952 and since 1959 had resided at Dunnellon, Fla. The family’s mailing address is P.O. Box 818, Dunnellon, Fla. 32630. He had been engaged in real estate and in both commercial and residential development in the Dunnellon area until his recent retirement because of illness. Mr. Kepler operated an Oldsmobile sales agency at 120 East Eighth street here before moving to Florida. Prior to that time he had been associated with his uncle, Charles KEPLER, in the Chevrolet sales agency here. Surviving ar the wife, the former Waneta LLOYD; two sons, Kenneth and John [KEPLER], both of Largo, Fla., and six grandchildren.⁶

Family

Waneta A. Lloyd b. 25 Dec 1903, d. 2 Jul 1985

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 4, page 38.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 17 June 1975.

Orretta E. Blacketor^1,2

F, b. 1879

Last Edited

10 Jan 2005

Birth*

Orretta E. Blacketor was born in 1879 at Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 27 July 1905,her married name was Kepler.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Jonathan Logan Kepler, son of Martin VanBuren Kepler and Martha Jane Hoover, on 27 July 1905 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Orretta E. Blacketor appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jonathan Logan Kepler; ED 61, sheet 12B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, married 5 years, 3 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Orretta E. Blacketor appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Jonathan Logan Kepler; ED 143, sheet 7A, occupation machinist, owned home, 2 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Orretta E. Blacketor appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Jonathan Logan Kepler; ED 17, sheet 3A, occupation proprietor-lunch stand, owned home valued at $3,000, radio, 2 children at home; Ralph was a cabinet maker-body plant and Arthur was a salesman-candy house.⁴

Family

Jonathan Logan Kepler b. 1879

Children

Ralph Irvin Kepler¹ b. 5 Dec 1906, d. 23 Feb 1959
Arthur B. Kepler¹ b. 29 Aug 1908, d. Sep 1981

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book H, page 38.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ralph Irvin Kepler¹

M, b. 5 December 1906, d. 23 February 1959

Father

Jonathan Logan Kepler¹ b. 1879

Mother

Orretta E. Blacketor¹ b. 1879

Last Edited

10 Jan 2005

Birth*

Ralph Irvin Kepler was born on 5 December 1906 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jonathan Logan Kepler; ED 61, sheet 12B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, married 5 years, 3 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Ralph Irvin Kepler appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Jonathan Logan Kepler; ED 143, sheet 7A, occupation machinist, owned home, 2 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Ralph Irvin Kepler appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Jonathan Logan Kepler; ED 17, sheet 3A, occupation proprietor-lunch stand, owned home valued at $3,000, radio, 2 children at home; Ralph was a cabinet maker-body plant and Arthur was a salesman-candy house.⁴

Marriage*

Ralph Irvin Kepler married Mae Betty Warner on 31 December 1930 at Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee.²

Death*

Ralph Irvin Kepler died on 23 February 1959 at Marion, Grant, Indiana, at age 52.²

Family

Mae Betty Warner b. 2 Oct 1910, d. 16 Feb 1985

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S864] Dana Speck, "Ancestral File-Ralph Kepler", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Arthur B. Kepler¹

M, b. 29 August 1908, d. September 1981

Father

Jonathan Logan Kepler¹ b. 1879

Mother

Orretta E. Blacketor¹ b. 1879

Last Edited

10 Jan 2005

Birth*

Arthur B. Kepler was born on 29 August 1908 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Arthur B. Kepler appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Jonathan Logan Kepler; ED 143, sheet 7A, occupation machinist, owned home, 2 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Arthur B. Kepler appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, in the household of Jonathan Logan Kepler; ED 17, sheet 3A, occupation proprietor-lunch stand, owned home valued at $3,000, radio, 2 children at home; Ralph was a cabinet maker-body plant and Arthur was a salesman-candy house.⁴

Death*

Arthur B. Kepler died in September 1981 at Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana, at age 73; SSDI only.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Kerchell Lee (Mose) Kepler¹

M, b. 1891, d. 3 November 1942

Mother

Francis Rebecca Kepler¹ b. 15 Feb 1874, d. 11 Oct 1953

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Kerchell Lee (Mose) Kepler was born in 1891 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Martin VanBuren Kepler; ED 61, sheet 7B, occupation hackman-own hack, widowed, living with a grandson, Hirche L., age 18, b. Indiana, and a sister, Mary Bain, age 71, widowed, 7 children, 5 living.²

Obit

Kerchell Lee (Mose)'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 3 November 1942:

Funeral services will be announced in Wednesday’s issue of The News-Sentinel. Mr. and Mrs. Orlan KEPLER early Tuesday morning received word of the death of Kerchell Lee (Mose) KEPLER, which occurred at his home in LaPorte, Ind., at 5 o’clock this morning. Death was attributed to a heart attack. The deceased, who had undergone a major operation a little over a week ago, had been in ill health for the past three years. Mr. Kepler, who was educated in the Rochester schools, left this city about 30 years ago, moving to LaPorte, where he owned and managed two grocery and meat market stores for a long number of years. He retired from active business about four years ago. The deceased was born in Fulton county in 1891 and in 1912 was united in marriage with Miss Blanche PEEPLES, of this city. The survivors are his wife; a son, Dr. Robert KEPLER, of LaPorte; a granddaughter, Judith Ann [KEPLER]; a cousin, Orlan KEPLER of this city; and his mother, Mrs. Charles WOLFORD, of Logansport. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Hammond funeral home, at LaPorte. The exact hour of the rites had not been decided upon as this edition of The News-Sentinel went to press.¹

Death*

He died on 3 November 1942 at La Porte, La Porte, Indiana.¹

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 3 November 1942.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Richard Cloud¹

M, b. 19 February 1909, d. 25 March 1964

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Richard Cloud was born on 19 February 1909 at Macy, Miami, Indiana.²

Marriage*

He married Vera Bell Kepler, daughter of James F. Kepler and Julia A. Yoder, on 29 November 1933 at Muncie, Delaware, Indiana.¹

Death*

Richard Cloud died on 25 March 1964 at Garver Lake, Edwardsburg, Cass, Michigan, at age 55; buried in South Bend.²

Family

Vera Bell Kepler b. 1902, d. 6 Jul 1959

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Vera Cloud, 6 July 1959.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 26 March 1964.

Roscoe E. Plunkett¹

M, b. 1893, d. 7 August 1970

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Roscoe E. Plunkett was born in 1893 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.¹

Marriage*

He married Edna O. Kepler, daughter of James F. Kepler and Julia A. Yoder, circa 1921 at Indiana.¹

Census*

Roscoe E. Plunkett appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, ED 453, sheet 29A, occupation commercial traveler-food, owned home valued at $8,000, radio, 1 child at home.²

Death*

He died on 7 August 1970 at Belleair Beach, Pinellas, Florida.¹

Family

Edna O. Kepler b. 17 Jan 1897, d. c 13 May 1982

Child

James E. Plunkett² b. 30 Sep 1928, d. 28 Mar 2001

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 26 August 1979.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

James E. Plunkett¹

M, b. 30 September 1928, d. 28 March 2001

Father

Roscoe E. Plunkett¹ b. 1893, d. 7 Aug 1970

Mother

Edna O. Kepler¹ b. 17 Jan 1897, d. c 13 May 1982

Last Edited

9 Dec 2004

Birth*

James E. Plunkett was born on 30 September 1928 at Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, in the household of Roscoe E. Plunkett; ED 453, sheet 29A, occupation commercial traveler-food, owned home valued at $8,000, radio, 1 child at home.¹

Death*

James E. Plunkett died on 28 March 2001 at Indiana Rocks Beach, Pinellas, Florida, at age 72; SSDI only.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Waneta A. Lloyd¹

F, b. 25 December 1903, d. 2 July 1985

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Waneta A. Lloyd was born on 25 December 1903 at Farmersburg, Sullivan, Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 3 March 1934,her married name was Kepler.¹

Marriage*

She married Orlen Devane Kepler, son of James F. Kepler and Julia A. Yoder, on 3 March 1934 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

Waneta A. Lloyd died on 2 July 1985 at Indiana Rocks Beach, Pinellas, Florida, at age 81; bured at Indian Rocks Beach.²

Family

Orlen Devane Kepler b. 10 Nov 1906, d. 11 Jun 1975

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 4, page 38.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 3 July 1985.

Charles Clifton¹

M, b. 20 January 1876, d. 29 January 1876

Father

John W. Clifton¹ b. 3 Jan 1841, d. 16 Jan 1921

Mother

Elizabeth M. Hoover¹ b. 24 Feb 1840, d. 30 Oct 1880

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Charles Clifton was born on 20 January 1876 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

He died on 29 January 1876 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Omega Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery.

Paul Clifton¹

M, b. 1894, d. 1895

Father

John W. Clifton¹ b. 3 Jan 1841, d. 16 Jan 1921

Mother

Julia A. Clifton¹ b. 20 Jun 1857, d. 4 Jan 1910

Last Edited

24 Oct 2006

Birth*

Paul Clifton was born in 1894 at Kosciusko, Indiana; Fulton is equally likely.¹

Death*

He died in 1895 at Kosciusko, Indiana; Fulton is equally likely; buried at the Omega Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery.

Jennie Morris¹

F, b. November 1876

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Jennie Morris was born in November 1876 at Indiana.¹

Married Name

As of 9 March 1897,her married name was Clifton.¹

Marriage*

She married Alfred Clifton, son of John W. Clifton and Elizabeth M. Hoover, on 9 March 1897 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Census*

Jennie Morris appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 42, sheet 27A, occupation none, widowed, 2 children, 1 living, living with her parents.²

Family

Alfred Clifton b. 22 Sep 1873, d. 19 Oct 1899

Children

John Clifton² b. Oct 1896
Pauline Ruth Clifton³ b. 16 Apr 1899, d. 3 Jan 1900

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 371.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery.

Pauline Ruth Clifton¹

F, b. 16 April 1899, d. 3 January 1900

Father

Alfred Clifton¹ b. 22 Sep 1873, d. 19 Oct 1899

Mother

Jennie Morris¹ b. Nov 1876

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Pauline Ruth Clifton was born on 16 April 1899 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

She died on 3 January 1900 at Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Omega Cemetery.¹

Obit

Pauline Ruth's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 4 January 1900:

Little Pauline Ruth CLIFTON was born April 16, 1899, died January 2, 1900, aged 8 months and 16 days. Little Pauline’s papa [Alfred CLIFTON] preceded her to the spirit world only a few weeks ago [Oct 19, 1899]. The mother and only son are left.²

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 4 January 1900.

John Clifton¹

M, b. October 1896

Father

Alfred Clifton¹ b. 22 Sep 1873, d. 19 Oct 1899

Mother

Jennie Morris¹ b. Nov 1876

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

John Clifton was born in October 1896 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jennie Morris; ED 42, sheet 27A, occupation none, widowed, 2 children, 1 living, living with her parents.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Dillie Eshelman¹

F, b. circa 1875

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Dillie Eshelman was born circa 1875.¹

Married Name

As of 8 May 1896,her married name was Clifton.¹

Marriage*

She married Albert Clifton, son of John W. Clifton and Elizabeth M. Hoover, on 8 May 1896 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Family

Albert Clifton b. 22 Sep 1873, d. 1937

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 303.

Bertha Laura Lackey^1,2

F, b. 20 September 1877, d. 13 May 1971

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Bertha Laura Lackey was born on 20 September 1877 at Indiana.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 2 July 1898,her married name was Clifton.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Albert Clifton, son of John W. Clifton and Elizabeth M. Hoover, on 2 July 1898 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Bertha Laura Lackey appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, in the household of Albert Clifton; ED 311, sheet 7A, occupation stenographer, renting, married 1 year, no children.¹

(Witness) Census

Bertha Laura Lackey appeared on the census of 10 April 1910 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, in the household of Albert Clifton; ED 878, sheet 8A, occupation grocer-store, renting, married 12 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Bertha Laura Lackey appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, in the household of Albert Clifton; ED 120, sheet 1B, occupation none, owned home valued at $3,500, radio 3 children at home, lived next to Angeline Burton, probably Bertha's mother; Harold was a meter reader for the electric co. and Walter was an attorney in a law office.⁵

Death*

Bertha Laura Lackey died on 13 May 1971 at Costa Mesa, Orange, California, at age 93.^3,6

Family

Albert Clifton b. 22 Sep 1873, d. 1937

Children

Harold Clifton⁴ b. 22 Dec 1901, d. 18 Feb 1986
Robert Clifton⁴ b. 1 Nov 1903, d. 3 Jul 1999
Walter Clifton⁴ b. 18 May 1906, d. 26 Dec 1914
Elizabeth Clifton⁵ b. 7 May 1913, d. 3 Nov 1991

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 500.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Harold Clifton¹

M, b. 22 December 1901, d. 18 February 1986

Father

Albert Clifton¹ b. 22 Sep 1873, d. 1937

Mother

Bertha Laura Lackey¹ b. 20 Sep 1877, d. 13 May 1971

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Harold Clifton was born on 22 December 1901 at Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 April 1910 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, in the household of Albert Clifton; ED 878, sheet 8A, occupation grocer-store, renting, married 12 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Harold Clifton appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, in the household of Albert Clifton; ED 120, sheet 1B, occupation none, owned home valued at $3,500, radio 3 children at home, lived next to Angeline Burton, probably Bertha's mother; Harold was a meter reader for the electric co. and Walter was an attorney in a law office.³

Death*

Harold Clifton died on 18 February 1986 at Newbury Park, Ventura, California, at age 84.^2,4

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Robert Clifton¹

M, b. 1 November 1903, d. 3 July 1999

Father

Albert Clifton¹ b. 22 Sep 1873, d. 1937

Mother

Bertha Laura Lackey¹ b. 20 Sep 1877, d. 13 May 1971

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Robert Clifton was born on 1 November 1903 at Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 April 1910 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, in the household of Albert Clifton; ED 878, sheet 8A, occupation grocer-store, renting, married 12 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Robert Clifton appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, in the household of Albert Clifton; ED 120, sheet 1B, occupation none, owned home valued at $3,500, radio 3 children at home, lived next to Angeline Burton, probably Bertha's mother; Harold was a meter reader for the electric co. and Walter was an attorney in a law office.³

Death*

Robert Clifton died on 3 July 1999 at Thousand Oaks, Ventura, California, at age 95; SSDI only.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Walter Clifton¹

M, b. 18 May 1906, d. 26 December 1914

Father

Albert Clifton¹ b. 22 Sep 1873, d. 1937

Mother

Bertha Laura Lackey¹ b. 20 Sep 1877, d. 13 May 1971

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Walter Clifton was born on 18 May 1906 at Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 April 1910 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, in the household of Albert Clifton; ED 878, sheet 8A, occupation grocer-store, renting, married 12 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Death*

Walter Clifton died on 26 December 1914 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 8; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.²

Obit

Walter's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 28 December 1914:

Walter CLIFTON, eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert CLIFTON of Chicago and grandson of Mrs. Angeline BURTON of this city, died at his home Saturday afternoon. The body was brought to Rochester this afternoon where the funeral was held. The child’s death was caused by heart leakage with which he had suffered for several years. He is one of four children. He was well known in this city and had often visited at the home of his grandmother on west 13th street.
29 December 1914 The funeral of Walter CLIFTON was held Monday afternoon at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Angeline BURTON on 13th street. Rev. G. C. CHANDLER of the Baptist church had charge. Burial at the Odd Fellows cemetery. Only the near relatives of the family were present.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 28 December 1914.

Elizabeth Clifton¹

F, b. 7 May 1913, d. 3 November 1991

Father

Albert Clifton¹ b. 22 Sep 1873, d. 1937

Mother

Bertha Laura Lackey¹ b. 20 Sep 1877, d. 13 May 1971

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Elizabeth Clifton was born on 7 May 1913 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, in the household of Albert Clifton; ED 120, sheet 1B, occupation none, owned home valued at $3,500, radio 3 children at home, lived next to Angeline Burton, probably Bertha's mother; Harold was a meter reader for the electric co. and Walter was an attorney in a law office.¹

Death*

Elizabeth Clifton died on 3 November 1991 at Ventura, California, at age 78; married name Cochran.^2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Henry S. Curtis¹

M, b. 1853

Father

Henry Curtis¹ b. 6 Dec 1810, d. bt 1871 - 1880

Mother

Catharine Stephens¹ b. 16 Apr 1813

Last Edited

24 Oct 2006

Birth*

Henry S. Curtis was born in 1853 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 June 1860 Pleasant Twp., Wabash, Indiana, in the household of Henry Curtis; page 47, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 2 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Joseph B. Hull^1,2

M, b. 1837

Last Edited

1 Dec 2007

Birth*

Joseph B. Hull was born in 1837 at Indiana.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Nancy Jane Curtis, daughter of Henry Curtis and Catharine Stephens, on 7 September 1856 at Wabash, Indiana; by James Hill, Gospel.^1,2

Census*

Joseph B. Hull appeared on the census of 23 June 1860 at Pleasant Twp., Wabash, Indiana, page 47, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 at Pleasant Twp., Wabash, Indiana, page 201, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, page 269B, occupation day laborer, 7 children at home.⁴

Family

Nancy Jane Curtis b. 1840

Children

Harriett Hull¹ b. 1857
Elizabeth Ann Hull¹ b. 1860
Minerva Hull³ b. 1864
Parker Hull³ b. 1867
Lydia Hull³ b. 1869
Herbert Hull⁴ b. 1874
Josey Hull⁴ b. 1877
Ryan Hull⁴ b. 1879

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Wabash, Book B, page 34.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Harriett Hull¹

F, b. 1857

Father

Joseph B. Hull¹ b. 1837

Mother

Nancy Jane Curtis¹ b. 1840

Last Edited

5 Nov 2004

Birth*

Harriett Hull was born in 1857 at Wabash, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 23 June 1860 Pleasant Twp., Wabash, Indiana, in the household of Joseph B. Hull; page 47, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Harriett Hull appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 Pleasant Twp., Wabash, Indiana, in the household of Joseph B. Hull; page 201, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Harriett Hull appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, in the household of Joseph B. Hull; page 269B, occupation day laborer, 7 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.