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John Henry Rupe 1796–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Oct 1796

Birth Location: Shenandoah, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 19 July 1863

Death Location: Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA

Father: Martin Rubb

Mother: Catherine Zerckel

Spouse(s): Becky Lewis

Children(s): Samuel Rupe

In 1796, John Henry Rupe entered the world in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States, born to Martin Rubb And Catherine Zerckel. In 1850, John Henry Rupe resided in District 13, Wapello, Iowa, USA. John Henry Rupe married Becky Lewis, and had children including Samuel Rupe. John Henry Rupe passed away in 1863 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1796, John Henry Rupe entered the world in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States, born to Martin Rubb And Catherine Zerckel.
  • In 1850, John Henry Rupe resided in District 13, Wapello, Iowa, USA.
  • John Henry Rupe married Becky Lewis, and had children including Samuel Rupe.
  • John Henry Rupe passed away in 1863 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Martin Rubb
1765–1829
Birth Location: Shenandoah Co., Va.
MR
Catherine Zerckel
1768–1839
Birth Location: Smith Creek, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
CZ

Spouses(s)

Becky Lewis
1804–1897
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
BL

Children(s)

Samuel Rupe
1825–1914
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
SR

John Rupe's Ancestors

Self
John Rupe
1796–1863
Birth Place: Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Parents
Martin Rubb
1765–1829
Shenandoah Co., Va.
Catherine Zerckel
1768–1839
Smith Creek, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Johannes (Martin) Rupp
1728–1801
Shenandoah City, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Margaret Frey
1732–1822
Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
George (Adam) Zirkle
1733–1800
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Elizabeth Reitenauer
1752–1829
Smith Creek, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Johann Rupp
1702–1780
Anna Dallinger
1707–1757
Johann Frey
1698–1766
Catherina Ritter
1703–1750
Johann Zirkle
1705–1747
Maria Zirkle
1714–1771
Johannes Reidenauer
1723–1805
Elisabeth Reidenauer
1732–1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Rüb\Rupp
1675–1741
Barbara* Claus
1681–1741
Heinrich Zirkle
1676–1747
Eva Zirkle
1681–1771
Margaretha Louderwich
1684–1709

John Rupe's Descendants

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John (Henry) Rupe (20 Oct 1796–19 July 1863) m. Becky Lewis (18 September 1804–10 July 1897)
  1. 1. Samuel Rupe 1825–1914 m. Eliza (J) Rupe 1846–1936
    1. 1. Ira Rupe 1867–1958
    2. 2. Ansell Rupe 1869–1959 m. Elizabeth Renpi 1871–
      1. 1. Rachel (M) Renpi 1891–
      2. 2. Emma (S) Renpi 1894–
      3. 3. Harry Renpi 1895–
      4. 4. Lucy (M) Renpi 1898–
      5. 5. Ralph (J) Rupe 1912–
      6. 6. Nettie (E) Rupe 1914–
    3. 3. Ralph (W.) Rupe 1870–
    4. 4. Frances (M.) Rupe 1872–
    5. 5. Katy (E.) Rupe 1874–
    6. 6. Mary (H.) Rupe 1876–
    7. 7. Albert (V.) Rupe 1878– m. Hattie (H) Rupe 1888–
      1. 1. Bessie (M) Rupe 1905–
    8. 8. John (D) Rupe 1883–1933
    9. 9. Samuel Rupe 1881–
    10. 10. Etta (R) Rupe 1885–
    11. 11. Charles (M) Rupe 1887–

John Rupe's Timeline

6 Records

1796
20 Oct 1796
Birth of John Henry Rupe in Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
1796
20 Oct 1796
Birth of John Henry Rupe in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
1850
30 Oct 1850
Age 54
John Henry Rupe resided here in District 13, Wapello, Iowa, USA
District 13, Wapello, Iowa, USA
1852
1852
Age 56
John Henry Rupe resided here in Keokuk Township, Wapello County, IA
Keokuk Township, Wapello County, IA
1860
1860
Age 64
John Henry Rupe resided here in Keokuk, Wapello, Iowa, USA
Keokuk, Wapello, Iowa, USA
1863
19 July 1863
Age 67
Death of John Henry Rupe in Keokuk, Wapello, Iowa, USA
Keokuk, Wapello, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1796
    Event Place: Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1796
    Event Place: Shenandoah, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1850
    Event Place: District 13, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Wapello, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: Keokuk Township, Wapello County, IA
    Record Source: Iowa Census, 1838-70

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Keokuk, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Keokuk, Wapello, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ottumwa, Iowa
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Union; State served: Iowa; Enlistment date: 6 May 1861

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 July 1863
    Event Place: Keokuk, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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