Following is a bio for Simon Hepler, found on FamilySearch under John D. Hepler, FamilySearch K2HW-8PC.
Could you add this to the bio section for Simon's memorial. Thanks, Dan C
SIMON HEPLER.
The name of Simon Hepler is familiarly known throughout the township of Jefferson, of which he has been a substantial and enterprising citizen since the year 1889. His paternal ancestors were among the early settlers of Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and on the mother's side he is descended from an old family of Stark county,Ohio. His grandfather, Daniel Hepler, was born and reared in Pennsylvania and there married Catherine Kline, a native of the county of Westmoreland. About the year 1823 this worthy couple migrated to Carroll county, Ohio, where the husband and father purchased a tract of government land from which he cleared and developed a farm. He remained in that county until his death, which occurred in 1841 at the age of
sixty years.
Subsequently his widow came with certain members of the family to Kosciusko county, Indiana, where she made her home with her children until summoned to join her husband in the great beyond.
Daniel and Catherine Hepler had thirteen children, nine of whom grew to mature years,
namely : Samuel S., Jacob, Barbara. Elizabeth, Hannah, John D.. Catherine, Mary and Daniel, the others dying young.
John D. Hepler, fifth of the family, was born December 18, 1821, in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and when less than three years of age was taken by his parents to Ohio. He grew to manhood's estate in Carroll county and in 1841 was united in marriage in the county of Stark to Miss Catherine Bortz, a native of Ohio, born March 22, 1822. She was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Cressman) Bortz, of Stark county, where the antecedents on both sides of the family settled in an early day.
In the year 1844 John D. Hepler disposed of his interests in the Buckeye state and came to Kosciusko county. Indiana, settling in Scott township, where he has since made his home. He is one of the substantial old citizens of the township in which he live and is well liked by a large circle of friends who have learned to esteem him for his many sterling qualities of manhood. He is the father of a large family, namely : Alpheus (deceased). Samuel (deceased), Jonathan. Franklin, Sophia. James (deceased). Lucinda, a daughter that died in infancy, David, Simon, Elizabeth and Matilda.
Reverting to the life story of the direct subject of this sketch, it is learned that Simon Hepler is a native of Kosciusko county, Indiana, and that his birth occurred in Scott township on the 4th of November, 1851. His childhood and youthful experiences were pretty much like those of the majority of boys reared in the rural districts and, like them, he spent his time alternately at work on the farm and in district schools preparing himself for life's future duties. He was his father's faithful assistant until reaching an age when young men are expected to start in the world as independent factors : he then selected agriculture for a vocation and has since pursued that honor able calling with sufficient success to win for himself a respectable standing among those of his township similarly engaged.
Mr. (Simon) Hepler was married in Henry county, Ohio, January 3, 1889, to Miss Susie E. Hoover, whose birth occurred in that county on the 25th day of August. 1866. She is the daughter of Abraham and Catherine Hoover and the third of nine children, the names of her brothers and sisters being as follows: Mary, Elizabeth. Cordelia M.. Jennie E..Joseph D., George W., Elbe, and an unnamed infant.
Mr. and Mrs. Hepler's home is brightened by the presence of one child, a daughter by the name of Blanch N., a young lady in whom are centered many fond hopes for the future. Shortly after Mr. Hepler's marriage he settled on the farm in Jefferson township
which came into his possession a short time previous to January. 1889. and on which he has since lived and prospered. The place contains eighty acres, of which sixty are in cultivation, the soil being remarkably productive, the original fertility having been retained and in places greatly strengthened by drainage and artificial fertilizing. Mr. Hepler has a good, convenient house, a substantial barn and other outbuildings, all of which represent his own labor and capital. His other improvements are good and in first-class repair and the fine condition of the fields plainly bear evidence to the care and pains which have been devoted to the soil by the energetic and progressive owner.
The farm in its present fine condition, with buildings and all improvements, including a great deal of ditching, is a monument to Mr. Hepler's industry and thrift. The place was originally a thick woods, filled with a dense growth of underbrush. To bring it to its present state required much work, nearly all of which has been done with Mr. Hepler's own hands or by his direction. While not as large as some other farms in Jefferson township, his place is highly cultivated, produces abundantly and yields much more than a living, his income being such as to place him in comfortable, if not independent, circumstances.
Mr. Hepler is an energetic, go-ahead, up-to-date farmer, familiar with agriculture in all of its details, and takes advantage of every opportunity to keep his acres at their, full productive capacity. He stands well as a citizen and has always sustained the character of an honest, upright man. In politics he supports the Democratic party, and. being a reader and in touch with current thought, is able to give an intelligent reason for his convictions and opinions. He contents himself with working for his party and voting for its nominees, having no ambition to gratify in the way of public office.He lives a quiet, contented life and does all the good within his power to promote the general welfare; he is also an advocate of all measures for the general welfare and uses his influence on the right side of every moral issue.
Moved to Ohio at the age of 3 (1825) and to Kosciusko County, Indiana at 22 (1844). The book Progressive Men and Women of Kosciusko County, Indiana says "He is one of the substantial old citizens of the township in which he lives and is well-liked by a large circle of friends who have learned to esteem him for his many sterling qualities of manhood."
see John D. Hepler, FamilySearch K2HW-8PC
Contributor: dantcarrier (47514355)
Could you add this to the bio section for Simon's memorial. Thanks, Dan C
SIMON HEPLER.
The name of Simon Hepler is familiarly known throughout the township of Jefferson, of which he has been a substantial and enterprising citizen since the year 1889. His paternal ancestors were among the early settlers of Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and on the mother's side he is descended from an old family of Stark county,Ohio. His grandfather, Daniel Hepler, was born and reared in Pennsylvania and there married Catherine Kline, a native of the county of Westmoreland. About the year 1823 this worthy couple migrated to Carroll county, Ohio, where the husband and father purchased a tract of government land from which he cleared and developed a farm. He remained in that county until his death, which occurred in 1841 at the age of
sixty years.
Subsequently his widow came with certain members of the family to Kosciusko county, Indiana, where she made her home with her children until summoned to join her husband in the great beyond.
Daniel and Catherine Hepler had thirteen children, nine of whom grew to mature years,
namely : Samuel S., Jacob, Barbara. Elizabeth, Hannah, John D.. Catherine, Mary and Daniel, the others dying young.
John D. Hepler, fifth of the family, was born December 18, 1821, in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and when less than three years of age was taken by his parents to Ohio. He grew to manhood's estate in Carroll county and in 1841 was united in marriage in the county of Stark to Miss Catherine Bortz, a native of Ohio, born March 22, 1822. She was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Cressman) Bortz, of Stark county, where the antecedents on both sides of the family settled in an early day.
In the year 1844 John D. Hepler disposed of his interests in the Buckeye state and came to Kosciusko county. Indiana, settling in Scott township, where he has since made his home. He is one of the substantial old citizens of the township in which he live and is well liked by a large circle of friends who have learned to esteem him for his many sterling qualities of manhood. He is the father of a large family, namely : Alpheus (deceased). Samuel (deceased), Jonathan. Franklin, Sophia. James (deceased). Lucinda, a daughter that died in infancy, David, Simon, Elizabeth and Matilda.
Reverting to the life story of the direct subject of this sketch, it is learned that Simon Hepler is a native of Kosciusko county, Indiana, and that his birth occurred in Scott township on the 4th of November, 1851. His childhood and youthful experiences were pretty much like those of the majority of boys reared in the rural districts and, like them, he spent his time alternately at work on the farm and in district schools preparing himself for life's future duties. He was his father's faithful assistant until reaching an age when young men are expected to start in the world as independent factors : he then selected agriculture for a vocation and has since pursued that honor able calling with sufficient success to win for himself a respectable standing among those of his township similarly engaged.
Mr. (Simon) Hepler was married in Henry county, Ohio, January 3, 1889, to Miss Susie E. Hoover, whose birth occurred in that county on the 25th day of August. 1866. She is the daughter of Abraham and Catherine Hoover and the third of nine children, the names of her brothers and sisters being as follows: Mary, Elizabeth. Cordelia M.. Jennie E..Joseph D., George W., Elbe, and an unnamed infant.
Mr. and Mrs. Hepler's home is brightened by the presence of one child, a daughter by the name of Blanch N., a young lady in whom are centered many fond hopes for the future. Shortly after Mr. Hepler's marriage he settled on the farm in Jefferson township
which came into his possession a short time previous to January. 1889. and on which he has since lived and prospered. The place contains eighty acres, of which sixty are in cultivation, the soil being remarkably productive, the original fertility having been retained and in places greatly strengthened by drainage and artificial fertilizing. Mr. Hepler has a good, convenient house, a substantial barn and other outbuildings, all of which represent his own labor and capital. His other improvements are good and in first-class repair and the fine condition of the fields plainly bear evidence to the care and pains which have been devoted to the soil by the energetic and progressive owner.
The farm in its present fine condition, with buildings and all improvements, including a great deal of ditching, is a monument to Mr. Hepler's industry and thrift. The place was originally a thick woods, filled with a dense growth of underbrush. To bring it to its present state required much work, nearly all of which has been done with Mr. Hepler's own hands or by his direction. While not as large as some other farms in Jefferson township, his place is highly cultivated, produces abundantly and yields much more than a living, his income being such as to place him in comfortable, if not independent, circumstances.
Mr. Hepler is an energetic, go-ahead, up-to-date farmer, familiar with agriculture in all of its details, and takes advantage of every opportunity to keep his acres at their, full productive capacity. He stands well as a citizen and has always sustained the character of an honest, upright man. In politics he supports the Democratic party, and. being a reader and in touch with current thought, is able to give an intelligent reason for his convictions and opinions. He contents himself with working for his party and voting for its nominees, having no ambition to gratify in the way of public office.He lives a quiet, contented life and does all the good within his power to promote the general welfare; he is also an advocate of all measures for the general welfare and uses his influence on the right side of every moral issue.
Moved to Ohio at the age of 3 (1825) and to Kosciusko County, Indiana at 22 (1844). The book Progressive Men and Women of Kosciusko County, Indiana says "He is one of the substantial old citizens of the township in which he lives and is well-liked by a large circle of friends who have learned to esteem him for his many sterling qualities of manhood."
see John D. Hepler, FamilySearch K2HW-8PC
Contributor: dantcarrier (47514355)
Following is a bio for Simon Hepler, found on FamilySearch under John D. Hepler, FamilySearch K2HW-8PC.
Could you add this to the bio section for Simon's memorial. Thanks, Dan C
SIMON HEPLER.
The name of Simon Hepler is familiarly known throughout the township of Jefferson, of which he has been a substantial and enterprising citizen since the year 1889. His paternal ancestors were among the early settlers of Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and on the mother's side he is descended from an old family of Stark county,Ohio. His grandfather, Daniel Hepler, was born and reared in Pennsylvania and there married Catherine Kline, a native of the county of Westmoreland. About the year 1823 this worthy couple migrated to Carroll county, Ohio, where the husband and father purchased a tract of government land from which he cleared and developed a farm. He remained in that county until his death, which occurred in 1841 at the age of
sixty years.
Subsequently his widow came with certain members of the family to Kosciusko county, Indiana, where she made her home with her children until summoned to join her husband in the great beyond.
Daniel and Catherine Hepler had thirteen children, nine of whom grew to mature years,
namely : Samuel S., Jacob, Barbara. Elizabeth, Hannah, John D.. Catherine, Mary and Daniel, the others dying young.
John D. Hepler, fifth of the family, was born December 18, 1821, in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and when less than three years of age was taken by his parents to Ohio. He grew to manhood's estate in Carroll county and in 1841 was united in marriage in the county of Stark to Miss Catherine Bortz, a native of Ohio, born March 22, 1822. She was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Cressman) Bortz, of Stark county, where the antecedents on both sides of the family settled in an early day.
In the year 1844 John D. Hepler disposed of his interests in the Buckeye state and came to Kosciusko county. Indiana, settling in Scott township, where he has since made his home. He is one of the substantial old citizens of the township in which he live and is well liked by a large circle of friends who have learned to esteem him for his many sterling qualities of manhood. He is the father of a large family, namely : Alpheus (deceased). Samuel (deceased), Jonathan. Franklin, Sophia. James (deceased). Lucinda, a daughter that died in infancy, David, Simon, Elizabeth and Matilda.
Reverting to the life story of the direct subject of this sketch, it is learned that Simon Hepler is a native of Kosciusko county, Indiana, and that his birth occurred in Scott township on the 4th of November, 1851. His childhood and youthful experiences were pretty much like those of the majority of boys reared in the rural districts and, like them, he spent his time alternately at work on the farm and in district schools preparing himself for life's future duties. He was his father's faithful assistant until reaching an age when young men are expected to start in the world as independent factors : he then selected agriculture for a vocation and has since pursued that honor able calling with sufficient success to win for himself a respectable standing among those of his township similarly engaged.
Mr. (Simon) Hepler was married in Henry county, Ohio, January 3, 1889, to Miss Susie E. Hoover, whose birth occurred in that county on the 25th day of August. 1866. She is the daughter of Abraham and Catherine Hoover and the third of nine children, the names of her brothers and sisters being as follows: Mary, Elizabeth. Cordelia M.. Jennie E..Joseph D., George W., Elbe, and an unnamed infant.
Mr. and Mrs. Hepler's home is brightened by the presence of one child, a daughter by the name of Blanch N., a young lady in whom are centered many fond hopes for the future. Shortly after Mr. Hepler's marriage he settled on the farm in Jefferson township
which came into his possession a short time previous to January. 1889. and on which he has since lived and prospered. The place contains eighty acres, of which sixty are in cultivation, the soil being remarkably productive, the original fertility having been retained and in places greatly strengthened by drainage and artificial fertilizing. Mr. Hepler has a good, convenient house, a substantial barn and other outbuildings, all of which represent his own labor and capital. His other improvements are good and in first-class repair and the fine condition of the fields plainly bear evidence to the care and pains which have been devoted to the soil by the energetic and progressive owner.
The farm in its present fine condition, with buildings and all improvements, including a great deal of ditching, is a monument to Mr. Hepler's industry and thrift. The place was originally a thick woods, filled with a dense growth of underbrush. To bring it to its present state required much work, nearly all of which has been done with Mr. Hepler's own hands or by his direction. While not as large as some other farms in Jefferson township, his place is highly cultivated, produces abundantly and yields much more than a living, his income being such as to place him in comfortable, if not independent, circumstances.
Mr. Hepler is an energetic, go-ahead, up-to-date farmer, familiar with agriculture in all of its details, and takes advantage of every opportunity to keep his acres at their, full productive capacity. He stands well as a citizen and has always sustained the character of an honest, upright man. In politics he supports the Democratic party, and. being a reader and in touch with current thought, is able to give an intelligent reason for his convictions and opinions. He contents himself with working for his party and voting for its nominees, having no ambition to gratify in the way of public office.He lives a quiet, contented life and does all the good within his power to promote the general welfare; he is also an advocate of all measures for the general welfare and uses his influence on the right side of every moral issue.
Moved to Ohio at the age of 3 (1825) and to Kosciusko County, Indiana at 22 (1844). The book Progressive Men and Women of Kosciusko County, Indiana says "He is one of the substantial old citizens of the township in which he lives and is well-liked by a large circle of friends who have learned to esteem him for his many sterling qualities of manhood."
see John D. Hepler, FamilySearch K2HW-8PC
Contributor: dantcarrier (47514355)
Could you add this to the bio section for Simon's memorial. Thanks, Dan C
SIMON HEPLER.
The name of Simon Hepler is familiarly known throughout the township of Jefferson, of which he has been a substantial and enterprising citizen since the year 1889. His paternal ancestors were among the early settlers of Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and on the mother's side he is descended from an old family of Stark county,Ohio. His grandfather, Daniel Hepler, was born and reared in Pennsylvania and there married Catherine Kline, a native of the county of Westmoreland. About the year 1823 this worthy couple migrated to Carroll county, Ohio, where the husband and father purchased a tract of government land from which he cleared and developed a farm. He remained in that county until his death, which occurred in 1841 at the age of
sixty years.
Subsequently his widow came with certain members of the family to Kosciusko county, Indiana, where she made her home with her children until summoned to join her husband in the great beyond.
Daniel and Catherine Hepler had thirteen children, nine of whom grew to mature years,
namely : Samuel S., Jacob, Barbara. Elizabeth, Hannah, John D.. Catherine, Mary and Daniel, the others dying young.
John D. Hepler, fifth of the family, was born December 18, 1821, in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and when less than three years of age was taken by his parents to Ohio. He grew to manhood's estate in Carroll county and in 1841 was united in marriage in the county of Stark to Miss Catherine Bortz, a native of Ohio, born March 22, 1822. She was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Cressman) Bortz, of Stark county, where the antecedents on both sides of the family settled in an early day.
In the year 1844 John D. Hepler disposed of his interests in the Buckeye state and came to Kosciusko county. Indiana, settling in Scott township, where he has since made his home. He is one of the substantial old citizens of the township in which he live and is well liked by a large circle of friends who have learned to esteem him for his many sterling qualities of manhood. He is the father of a large family, namely : Alpheus (deceased). Samuel (deceased), Jonathan. Franklin, Sophia. James (deceased). Lucinda, a daughter that died in infancy, David, Simon, Elizabeth and Matilda.
Reverting to the life story of the direct subject of this sketch, it is learned that Simon Hepler is a native of Kosciusko county, Indiana, and that his birth occurred in Scott township on the 4th of November, 1851. His childhood and youthful experiences were pretty much like those of the majority of boys reared in the rural districts and, like them, he spent his time alternately at work on the farm and in district schools preparing himself for life's future duties. He was his father's faithful assistant until reaching an age when young men are expected to start in the world as independent factors : he then selected agriculture for a vocation and has since pursued that honor able calling with sufficient success to win for himself a respectable standing among those of his township similarly engaged.
Mr. (Simon) Hepler was married in Henry county, Ohio, January 3, 1889, to Miss Susie E. Hoover, whose birth occurred in that county on the 25th day of August. 1866. She is the daughter of Abraham and Catherine Hoover and the third of nine children, the names of her brothers and sisters being as follows: Mary, Elizabeth. Cordelia M.. Jennie E..Joseph D., George W., Elbe, and an unnamed infant.
Mr. and Mrs. Hepler's home is brightened by the presence of one child, a daughter by the name of Blanch N., a young lady in whom are centered many fond hopes for the future. Shortly after Mr. Hepler's marriage he settled on the farm in Jefferson township
which came into his possession a short time previous to January. 1889. and on which he has since lived and prospered. The place contains eighty acres, of which sixty are in cultivation, the soil being remarkably productive, the original fertility having been retained and in places greatly strengthened by drainage and artificial fertilizing. Mr. Hepler has a good, convenient house, a substantial barn and other outbuildings, all of which represent his own labor and capital. His other improvements are good and in first-class repair and the fine condition of the fields plainly bear evidence to the care and pains which have been devoted to the soil by the energetic and progressive owner.
The farm in its present fine condition, with buildings and all improvements, including a great deal of ditching, is a monument to Mr. Hepler's industry and thrift. The place was originally a thick woods, filled with a dense growth of underbrush. To bring it to its present state required much work, nearly all of which has been done with Mr. Hepler's own hands or by his direction. While not as large as some other farms in Jefferson township, his place is highly cultivated, produces abundantly and yields much more than a living, his income being such as to place him in comfortable, if not independent, circumstances.
Mr. Hepler is an energetic, go-ahead, up-to-date farmer, familiar with agriculture in all of its details, and takes advantage of every opportunity to keep his acres at their, full productive capacity. He stands well as a citizen and has always sustained the character of an honest, upright man. In politics he supports the Democratic party, and. being a reader and in touch with current thought, is able to give an intelligent reason for his convictions and opinions. He contents himself with working for his party and voting for its nominees, having no ambition to gratify in the way of public office.He lives a quiet, contented life and does all the good within his power to promote the general welfare; he is also an advocate of all measures for the general welfare and uses his influence on the right side of every moral issue.
Moved to Ohio at the age of 3 (1825) and to Kosciusko County, Indiana at 22 (1844). The book Progressive Men and Women of Kosciusko County, Indiana says "He is one of the substantial old citizens of the township in which he lives and is well-liked by a large circle of friends who have learned to esteem him for his many sterling qualities of manhood."
see John D. Hepler, FamilySearch K2HW-8PC
Contributor: dantcarrier (47514355)
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