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John Lefler 1788–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 March 1788

Birth Location: Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 22 Jul 1875

Death Location: Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA

Father: John Lefler

Mother: Mary Lefler

Spouse(s): Catharine Bright

Children(s): Sarah Lefler, Michael Lefler, Margaret Yount, Catherine Lefler, MARIAH LEFLER, Elizabeta Lefler, John Lefler, North Lefler, Barbara Lefler, Clarissa Lefler, Mary Lefler

In 1788, John Lefler entered the world in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to John Lefler And Mary Kline Lefler. In 1840, John Lefler resided in Rushville, Rush, Indiana, United States. John Lefler married Catharine Bright, and had children including Barbara Lefler, Catherine Lefler, Clarissa P Clara Lefler, Elizabeta Or Elizabeth Lefler, John Lefler, Margaret Yount, Mariah Lefler, Mary Ann Lefler, Michael Lefler, North Parker Lefler, Sarah Lefler. John Lefler passed away in 1875 in Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1788, John Lefler entered the world in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to John Lefler And Mary Kline Lefler.
  • In 1840, John Lefler resided in Rushville, Rush, Indiana, United States.
  • John Lefler married Catharine Bright, and had children including Barbara Lefler, Catherine Lefler, Clarissa P Clara Lefler, Elizabeta Or Elizabeth Lefler, John Lefler, Margaret Yount, Mariah Lefler, Mary Ann Lefler, Michael Lefler, North Parker Lefler, Sarah Lefler.
  • John Lefler passed away in 1875 in Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Lefler
1758–1844
Birth Location: Greenwich, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
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Mary Lefler
1765–1829
Birth Location: New Jersey, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
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Spouses(s)

Catharine Bright
1784–1867
Birth Location: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Sarah Lefler
1820–1899
Birth Location: Ohio, United States of America
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Michael Lefler
1813–1875
Birth Location: Washington Co., Pennsylvania, USA
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Margaret Yount
1809–1863
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
MY
Catherine Lefler
1816–1901
Birth Location: Pittsburg, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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MARIAH LEFLER
1825–1907
Birth Location: Jasper, Indiana, United States
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Elizabeta Lefler
1817–1896
Birth Location: Sarpy, Nebraska, United States
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John Lefler
1815–1893
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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North Lefler
1830–1910
Birth Location: Rush, Indiana, USA
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Barbara Lefler
1812–1895
Birth Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Clarissa Lefler
1827–1910
Birth Location: Jasper, Indiana, USA
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Mary Lefler
1823–1835
Birth Location: Indiana, Indiana, USA
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John Lefler's Ancestors

Self
John Lefler
1788–1875
Birth Place: Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America
Parents
John Lefler
1758–1844
Greenwich, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Mary (Kline) Lefler
1765–1829
New Jersey, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Peter Lefler
1725–1786
Hillsborough, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
Mrs (Peter) Lefler
1728–
Sussex, New Jersey, USA
William Klein
1741–1760
United States
Mary Regan
1745–1760
Great-Grandparents
Peter Lafler
1720–1786
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hanß Löffler
1700–1744
Anna Berner
1696–1760

John Lefler's Descendants

1.
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John Lefler (17 March 1788–22 Jul 1875) m. Catharine Bright (19 Oct 1784–31 Jul 1867)
  1. 1. Sarah Lefler 1820–1899 m. George Rishling 1814–1872
    1. 1. Willard (E) Rishling 1884–
    2. 2. North (L.) Rishling 1849–1904
    3. 3. George Rishling 1841–1910 m. Sarah Rishling 1846–1916
      1. 1. Clara (Belle) Rishling 1875–1959
      2. 2. Ora (Nellie) Rishling 1873–1932
      3. 3. Willard Richling 1884–1937 m. Helen (L) Rishling 1882– m. Triphena Arbuthnot 1884–1923
        1. 1. Willard Richling 1904–1972 m. Grace Milback 1914–2007
      4. 4. Clara (B) RISHLING 1875–
      5. 5. George (M) RISHLING 1883–1903
      6. 6. Chester (F) RISHLING 1870–1941
      7. 7. Mary (Caroline) RISHLING 1876–1960
      8. 8. Lulu (Sarah) Rishling 1886–1963
      9. 9. Ola (D) RISHLING 1873–1933
      10. 10. Oliver (C) RISHLING 1881–1963
      11. 11. Virginia (Ellen "Virgie") RISHLING 1885–1913
      12. 12. Chester (H) Rishling 1871–
    4. 4. John (L) Rishling 1856–1904
    5. 5. Reuben (O) Rishling 1861–1863
    6. 6. North (L) Rishling 1849–1904
    7. 7. Sarah (E) Rishling 1852–
    8. 8. North (Lefler) Rishling 1848–1901
    9. 9. Harriet (O) Reshling 1846–1923
    10. 10. Barbara Rishling 1864–
    11. 11. George Rishling 1850–1852
    12. 12. Katherine Rishling 1844–1845
    13. 13. Charles (H) RISHLING 1861–1932
  2. 2. Michael Lefler 1813–1875
  3. 3. Margaret Yount 1809–1863
  4. 4. Catherine Lefler 1816–1901
  5. 5. MARIAH LEFLER 1825–1907
  6. 6. Elizabeta (Or Elizabeth) Lefler 1817–1896
  7. 7. John Lefler 1815–1893
  8. 8. North (Parker) Lefler 1830–1910
  9. 9. Barbara Lefler 1812–1895
  10. 10. Clarissa (P. (Clara)) Lefler 1827–1910 m. William (W) Bussell 1830–1901
    1. 1. Charles (W) Bussell 1858–1932
    2. 2. Matilda (Eden) Jacks 1860–1940
    3. 3. Martin (Luther) Bussell –1883
  11. 11. Mary (Ann) Lefler 1823–1835

John Lefler's Timeline

7 Records

1788
28 Mar 1788
Birth of John Lefler in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America
Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America
1788
17 March 1788
Birth of John Lefler in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America
Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America
1840
1840
Age 52
John Lefler resided here in Rushville, Rush, Indiana, United States
Rushville, Rush, Indiana, United States
1850
1850
Age 62
John Lefler resided here in Marion, Jasper, Indiana
Marion, Jasper, Indiana
1860
1860
Age 72
John Lefler resided here in Hanging Grove, Jasper, Indiana, United States
Hanging Grove, Jasper, Indiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 82
John Lefler resided here in Sarpy, Nebraska, United States
Sarpy, Nebraska, United States
1875
22 Jul 1875
Age 87
Death of John Lefler in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States of America
Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1788
    Event Place: Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sarpy, Nebraska; Roll: M593_833; Page: 289A; Image: 57; Family History Library Film: 552332
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hanging Grove, Jasper, Indiana; Roll: M653_268; Page: 899; Image: 515; Family History Library Film: 803268
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 7677.008; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Marion, Jasper, Indiana; Roll: M432_152; Page: 251A; Image: 508
    [5] Nebraska, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 March 1788
    Event Place: Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Rushville, Rush, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Rushville, Rush, Indiana; Roll: 93; Page: 181; Image: 369; Family History Library Film: 0007729

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Marion, Jasper, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Marion, Jasper, Indiana; Roll: M432_152; Page: 251A; Image: 508

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hanging Grove, Jasper, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hanging Grove, Jasper, Indiana; Roll: M653_268; Page: 899; Image: 515; Family History Library Film: 803268

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sarpy, Nebraska, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sarpy, Nebraska; Roll: M593_833; Page: 289A; Image: 57; Family History Library Film: 552332

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Xenia, Sarpy, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sarpy, Nebraska; Roll: M593_833; Page: 289A; Image: 57; Family History Library Film: 552332

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1875
    Event Place: Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Nebraska, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Nebraska, Find a Grave Index
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