Selected Families and Individuals

Notes


John Conrad Ruppel

In 1880, 35 year old Prussian-born farmer John Rupple lived in Ludlow Township, Washington County, Ohio with his wife Caroline (31), children Peter (8), Annie (6), Andrew (4), Mary (2), and Henry (1 mo.), and servant Caroline Schaffer (14). Caroline Schaffer was probably the niece of Caroline Herbst Rupple.

From the Fulda Locals column of The Caldwell Citizens' Press, 25 Aug 1881:
John Ruppel and family of Washington county recently spent a few
days with their parents here.

In 1900, John Rupple (55) still lived in Ludlow Twp. Living in the household were his wife, Caroline (57), and children Peter (29), Henry (20), Matilda (17), Lena (16), Barbara (13), and Rosa (9).

At the time of the 1910 census, John Ruppel (62) and his wife Jetta (39) owned a farm in Ludlow Twp., Washington County, Ohio. Living with them was their daughter Martha L. (3); Jetta's daughters from a previous marriage, Elizabeth (20), Anna A. (16) and Marie (11) Nau.

From death certificate:
Name: John K. Rupple
Age: 65 years
Birth: 1847, Ohio
Occupation: Farmer
Marital status: Married
Father: Peter Rupple
Mother: Marguretto Heckenstein
Informant: Zetta M. Ruppel, Homan, Ohio


Carolina Herbst

In 1860, 11 year old Caroline "Harper" lived with her parents and older brother John in Enoch Twp. In the 1870 census, Caroline Harpst, age 22, is a housekeeper for Adam Brahler (59), a farmer, and his invalid wife Agnes (69) in Enoch Twp., Noble Co., OH.


George Washington Brooks Jr.

In 1930, George W. Brooks, Jr. (34) lived with his wife Verna B. (31) and daughter, Betty J. (5) in the home of his father, widower, George W. Brooks, Sr. (67) at 587 Cascade Road, forest Hills, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Based on census data, George and Verna had been married for about 9 years .George Jr. worked as a cost clerk in an electric shop and his father as a laborer in an electric shop. All members of the household were born in Pennsylvania.


Verna Barbara Hohman

Last known address: 700 Cascade Road, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania


Mildred Catherine Hohman

Last known address: 4th Street, North Braddock, Pennsylvania


Maurice Sales

Last known address (c. 1960): 906 Fourth Street, North Braddock, Pennsylvania


Elizabeth Johanna Brooks

Social security number issued in Pennsylvania prior to 1951.


Harold Joseph Ritzel

Harold Ritzel served in the US Navy iu World War II.


Clarence John Burkhardt

Records conflict on date of birth:
7 Nov 1896 -- Snider, citing records at St. Mary's Church in Fulda, Ohio
7 Nov 1895 -- Social Security Death Index

At the time of the 1920 census, 24 year old Clarence J. Burkhardt lived with his wife Marie L. (21) and daughter Florence C. (2 yrs 2 mos) in a rented home at 13 Elm Way, North Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Clarence worked as a laborer in a steel mill. Clarence was born in Ohio, his parents birth places are marked as unknown on the census although their is a notation of US for both of his parents. Marie and her parents were born in Maryland.

In 1930, 33 year old Clarence J. Burkhardt lived with his wife Marie (39) in a rented home (rent $30/mo) on Reeves Way in North Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Based on census information, they had been married for 13 years. Living with them were their children Florence (12), June (9), and William (7). All of the children attended school. Also lving with them were boarders Mammie Rebick (18) and Josephine (28) and Hazel (9) Wilt. Clarence worked as a laborer in a steel mill. Clarence was born in Ohio as were his parents. Marie and her parents were born in Maryland. The children were all born in Pennsylvania. The family did not own a radio.


Clarence John Burkhardt

Records conflict on date of birth:
7 Nov 1896 -- Snider, citing records at St. Mary's Church in Fulda, Ohio
7 Nov 1895 -- Social Security Death Index

At the time of the 1920 census, 24 year old Clarence J. Burkhardt lived with his wife Marie L. (21) and daughter Florence C. (2 yrs 2 mos) in a rented home at 13 Elm Way, North Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Clarence worked as a laborer in a steel mill. Clarence was born in Ohio, his parents birth places are marked as unknown on the census although their is a notation of US for both of his parents. Marie and her parents were born in Maryland.

In 1930, 33 year old Clarence J. Burkhardt lived with his wife Marie (39) in a rented home (rent $30/mo) on Reeves Way in North Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Based on census information, they had been married for 13 years. Living with them were their children Florence (12), June (9), and William (7). All of the children attended school. Also lving with them were boarders Mammie Rebick (18) and Josephine (28) and Hazel (9) Wilt. Clarence worked as a laborer in a steel mill. Clarence was born in Ohio as were his parents. Marie and her parents were born in Maryland. The children were all born in Pennsylvania. The family did not own a radio.


May M. Ford

May Burkhardt's tombstone is inscribed with the word "Mother." The name(s) of her child(ren) are not known.


Roy Anthony Burkhardt

On June 12, 1918, 19 year old Roy Anthony Burkhardt (dob: July 10, 1899) of 533 Cherry Way, Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania registered for the military draft. His draft registration card list Alexander Burkhardt of the same address as his nearest relative. He was employed by the Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company of East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania as a "Machine Head." His physical description is given as Medium height and build, gray eyes and brown hair.


In 1930, 30 year old Roy A. Burkhardt lived with his wife Helen E. (21) and their son Roy, Jr. (1 yr 7 mos) in a rented home (rent $25/mo) at 1403 Soles St., McKeesport, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Roy worked as a laborer in a steel mill. All members of the household were born in Pennsylvania; Roy's parents were born in Ohio; and Helen's parents were born in Germany. The family owned a radio.


Helen E. Kausch

Helen had a son by her second marriage Ralph H. Weinel born Jan. 11, 1949.