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Marie Katherine Stocker

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Marie Katherine Stocker was born on 15 Feb 1910 (daughter of Samuel Walden Stocker and Cora Mock).

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel Walden Stocker was born on 15 Oct 1881 (son of William Sylvester Stocker and Sarah Catherine Knepper).

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    Samuel married Cora Mock on 12 Jun 1903 in North Webster, Kosciusko County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Cora Mock
    Children:
    1. Wavern Irene Stocker was born on 24 Mar 1906.
    2. Velva Orena Stocker was born on 2 Sep 1908.
    3. 1. Marie Katherine Stocker was born on 15 Feb 1910.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Sylvester Stocker was born on 1 May 1842 in Gnadenhutten, Tuscarawas County, OH (son of Andrew A. Stocker and Margaret Strieby); died on 24 Jul 1922 in Tippecanoe Twp., Kosciusko County, IN; was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Kosciusko County, IN.

    Notes:

    VET of CIVIL WAR


    WILLIAM S STOCKER is an honored veteran of the Civil War, in which he sustained a wound that sent him home when the struggle was still at its height. He has been a resident of Kosciusko County for more than half a century and the productis of the earlier years have enabled him to enjoy a comfortable retirement. . . .

    He was born in Tuscarawas County , Ohio, May 1, 1842, a on of Andrew and Margaret (Strieby) Stocker. His parents were both born in Stark County ,Ohio. In the Spring of 1863 the parents and eight children came to Indiana and settled just ovine in Noble County, just opposite the farm of William Stocker. Andrew Stocker died near Webster, December 13, 1882, at the age of sixty-five.


    Will S Stocker was reared in Ohio and in that state on August 17,1862, enlisted in Company K of the ninety-Eighth Ohio Infantry. He was sent to General Buell's army in the Kentucky campaign and only a few weeks after his enlistment took pae Battle of Perryville. where he was wonded in the left side. He was sent to a field hospital at Perryville, was later removed to Lebanon and from there to Louisville and after a partial recovery was given an honorable discharge. Dec 28, 1862 and sent home. He accompanied his parents to Indiana



    The following article is found in the "Biographical and Historical
    Record of Kosciusko County" by pp. 272-273.
    "William S. Stocker resides on section 1, in Tippecanoe Township,
    where he owns sixty-three acres of land. He came to this county in
    the spring of 1863, with his parents and seven other children, who
    settled across the road in Noble County, opposite to where he now
    lives. The father died near Webster, on a farm he then owned, the
    13th of Dec., 1882. He was born in Northampton County PA, and was
    sixty-five years of age when he died. The mother, formerly Margaret
    Strieby, is living on the old farm where the family first settled when
    they came to Indiana. She is two years younger than her husband.
    Both parents were born in Stark County, OH. The brothers and sisters of
    our subject were the following--Nathaniel, who died in 1878, near
    Aetna, Noble County; Eliza Jane married Alexander Miksch, and died in
    1865, while her husband was in the army. William S. was born May 1,
    1842, in Tuscarawas County OH, where he was reared to manhood. August
    17, 1862, he enlisted in the United States service, and was honorably
    discharged the 28th of Dec. 1862. He was a member of Company K,
    Ninety-eighth Ohio Infantry, and served under General Buell, in KY.
    He was discharged on account of a wound received at the battle of
    Perryville. He was wounded by a minie ball in his left thigh, and was
    taken to a hospital at Perryville; thence to Lebanon; thence to
    Louisville. He was married Nov. 19,1868, to Miss Sarah C. Knepper,
    who was born in Franklin County PA, Jan. 29, 1847. When she was a year
    old her parents brought her to Noble County, where she was reared to
    womanhood. Her father was born in Cumberland County PA, and is now
    sixty-seven years old. The mother was born in Franklin Co. same
    state, and is now sixty-five years old. They are living on the farm
    where they first settled. Both parents are of German origin. Mr.
    Stocker's grandfather died when William was five or six years old. He
    has given considerable attention to bee-raising. In the spring of
    1885 he had three swarms of bees, and they have now increased to
    twelve swarms and produced 300 lbs. of honey. In the fall of 1885 he
    sold two swarms, and in the following spring commenced with ten
    swarms, and they have produced five or six hundred lbs. of honey. The
    comb honey sells for 15 cents per pound.Politically he affiliates
    with the Republican party."
    1900 Census, Kosciusko County, Tippecanoe Twp. 1880 Census, Kosciusko
    County, Tippecanoe Twp. 1870 Census, Kosciusko County, Tippecanoe Twp.,
    Boydston Mills

    Andrew Stocker January 4, 1883
    NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION: William Stockler (Stocker) has been appointed administrator of Andrew Stocker estate.

    1900 United States Federal Census
    about William Stocker
    Name: William Stocker
    Home in 1900: Tippecanoe, Kosciusko, Indiana
    Age: 58
    Birth Date: May 1842
    Birthplace: Ohio
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relationship to Head of House: Head
    Father's Birthplace: Ohio
    Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
    Spouse's name: Sarra
    Marriage Year: 1866
    Marital Status: Married
    Years Married: 34
    Residence : Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko, Indiana
    Occupation: View on Image
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    William Stocker 58
    Sarra Stocker 53
    Rosey B Stocker 50
    Samual W Stocker 10
    Murtle D Stocker 16


    1880 United States Federal Census
    about William S. Stoker
    Name: William S. Stoker
    Home in 1880: Tippecanoe, Kosciusko, Indiana
    Age: 37
    Estimated birth year: abt 1843
    Birthplace: Ohio
    Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
    Spouse's name: Sarah C.
    Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Occupation: Farmer
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Cannot read/write:

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    Household Members:
    Name Age
    William S. Stoker 37
    Sarah C. Stoker 33
    Franklin S. Stoker 13
    Perry W. Stoker 11
    George E. Stoker 9
    Edward H. Stoker 4
    Rosa B. Stoker 7M

    William married Sarah Catherine Knepper on 19 Nov 1866. Sarah (daughter of Anthony Knepper and Catherine Sollenberger) was born on 29 Jan 1847 in Franklin County, PA; died on 6 Jun 1923; was buried in Oak Grove Cem.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Sarah Catherine Knepper was born on 29 Jan 1847 in Franklin County, PA (daughter of Anthony Knepper and Catherine Sollenberger); died on 6 Jun 1923; was buried in Oak Grove Cem..

    Notes:

    Obituary Notice--Sarah Catherine (Knepper) Stocker "Sarah
    Catherine Stocker, nee Knepper, daughter of Anthony and Catherine
    Knepper, was born Jan. 29, 1847, and died June 4, 1923. At the age of
    2 years the family moved from Pennsylvania to Indiana, and settled in
    the vicinity surrounding the place of her demise." "On Nov. 19,
    1866, she was united in holy wedlock with Wm. S. Stocker. Eight
    children were born to them, five of whom survive: George, of Spokane,
    Washington; Edward and Samuel near the old homestead; Rosa Koher and
    Myrtle Earll, also residing in the nearby vicinity, also and brother
    and a sister, besides eighteen grandchildren, and four
    great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends." "On July
    24, 1922, her companion left her for that long journey home. About 26
    years ago she with her husband joined the Oak Grove United Brethren
    church, at which place she was a faithful and estimable member until
    she joined the Band Triumphant. She will be greatly missed in the
    home and church. Funeral services was conducted from the home of her
    son, Edward Stocker to the Oak Grove church and cemetary in charge of
    Rev. M. Herner, assissted by her pastor, Rev. Masters. Peace to her
    ashes."

    Children:
    1. Franklin S. Stocker was born on 20 May 1867; died on 1 Jul 1888.
    2. Perry William Stocker was born on 18 Nov 1869 in Noble County, IN; died on 26 Dec 1902; was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Kosciusko County, IN.
    3. George Elmer Stocker was born on 16 Feb 1871; died in Spokane, WA.
    4. Edward Harlin Stocker was born on 13 Sep 1875 in Kosciusko County, IN; died in Noble County, IN.
    5. Rosa Belle Stocker was born on 25 Oct 1879.
    6. 2. Samuel Walden Stocker was born on 15 Oct 1881.
    7. Myrtle Odelle Stocker was born on 21 Feb 1884.
    8. Forrest A. Stocker was born on 4 Apr 1887; died on 15 Oct 1898.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Andrew A. Stocker was born on 27 Jan 1816 (son of Andrew Stocker and Mary Magdalena Haas); died on 19 Dec 1882 in Kosciusko County, IN.

    Notes:

    1870 Census, Noble County, Washington Twp., Wilmot 1860 Census,
    Tuscarawas County, Clay Twp., Gnadenhatten 1850 Census, Tuscarawas County,
    1840 Census, Tuscarawas County, Clay Twp. 1830 Census, Tuscarawas County,
    Clay Twp., Gnadenhutten
    Death Certificate lists cause of death as malignant tumor of liver and
    stomach
    Andrew Stocker January 4, 1883
    NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION: William Stockler (Stocker) has been appointed administrator of Andrew Stocker estate.


    Family Data Collection - Individual Records
    about Andrew Stocker Stocker
    Name: Andrew Stocker Stocker
    Spouse: Mary Magdalene Haas
    Parents: Andrew Stocker Stocker, Julianna M Watuert
    Birth Place: Berks, Zionsville, PA
    Birth Date: 25 May 1778
    Marriage Place: Easton, Northampton, PA
    Marriage Date: 1800
    Death Place: Gradenhutten, Tuscarawas, OH, USA
    Death Date: 6 Dec 1852

    Andrew married Margaret Strieby on 11 Feb 1838 in Tuscarawas County, OH. Margaret (daughter of John Strieby and Anna Maria Rishel) was born on 1 May 1818 in Tuscarawas County, OH; died on 15 Oct 1899 in Noble County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Margaret Strieby was born on 1 May 1818 in Tuscarawas County, OH (daughter of John Strieby and Anna Maria Rishel); died on 15 Oct 1899 in Noble County, IN.
    Children:
    1. Lovina Stocker was born on 22 Nov 1838; died on 27 Sep 1839 in Gnadenhutten, Tuscarawas County, OH.
    2. Nathaniel Stocker was born on 16 Jul 1840 in Gnadenhutten, Tuscarawas County, OH; died on 16 Nov 1872 in Noble County?, IN.
    3. 4. William Sylvester Stocker was born on 1 May 1842 in Gnadenhutten, Tuscarawas County, OH; died on 24 Jul 1922 in Tippecanoe Twp., Kosciusko County, IN; was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Kosciusko County, IN.
    4. Eliza Jane Stocker was born on 11 Feb 1844 in Gnadenhutten, Tuscarawas County, OH; died on 2 Jun 1865 in Cromwell, Noble County, IN; was buried in Salem, IN.
    5. Mary Hellen Stocker was born on 17 Mar 1846; died on 14 Jul 1847.
    6. Henry Harlin Stocker was born on 2 May 1848.
    7. Francis Lewis Stocker was born on 22 Nov 1850; died on 17 Oct 1853 in Gnadenhutten, Tuscarawas County, OH.
    8. Anna Rebecca Stocker was born on 21 Feb 1853.
    9. Maria Ellen Stocker was born on 29 Mar 1855.
    10. Albert Leander Stocker was born on 11 Apr 1860.

  3. 10.  Anthony Knepper was born on 17 Mar 1818 in PA (son of Samuel Knepper and Biddinger); died on 20 Jul 1899 in Sparta Twp., Noble County, IN; was buried in Indian Village Cem., Noble County, IN.

    Notes:

    Birth Date calculated from Yrs, months and days Death Date from
    tombstone record
    Census Record: 1850 Noble County, Sparta Twp. 1860 Noble County,
    Sparta Twp. 1870 Noble County, Sparta Twp.
    ALVORD'S HISTORY OF NOBLE County IN., P. 207 article on William
    Knepper: "William Knepper...was born Aug 18, 1851, in Sparta Twp.,
    Noble County IN, and is the son of Anthony and Catherine (Sullenberger)
    Knepper, both natives of Franklin County PA. This worthy couple were
    united in marriage in their native state, came to Washington twp.,
    Noble County IN in 1848, and soon afterward moved onto the farm in Sparta
    twp., where Anthony Knepper passes away July 22, 1899, while she had
    passed away about six years previously. To the union of this worthy
    couple were born five children: Phares, deceased; Sarah C., who became
    the wife of William Stocker; Susan; Margaret, married to Charles M.
    Prentiss; and William, subject of this sketch."
    Obituary Notice of Sarah Catherine (Knepper) Stocker states that the
    family moved from PA to Indiana when she was two years of age--born
    Jan 29, 1847.

    1880 United States Federal Census
    about Anthony Knepper
    Name: Anthony Knepper
    Home in 1880: Sparta, Noble, Indiana
    Age: 61
    Estimated birth year: abt 1819
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
    Spouse's name: Catheran
    Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Occupation: Farmer
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Anthony Knepper 61
    Catheran Knepper 57
    Susan Knepper 30
    William Knepper 28
    Ester T. Knepper 24
    Frances Knepper 6


    1870 United States Federal Census
    about Anthony Knepper
    Name: Anthony Knepper
    Birth Year: abt 1818
    Age in 1870: 52
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1870: Sparta, Noble, Indiana
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Value of real estate: View image
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Anthony Knepper 52
    Catharine Knepper 48
    Susan Knepper 21
    Margaret Knepper 16
    William Knepper 18

    1860 United States Federal Census
    about Anthony Knepper
    Name: Anthony Knepper
    Age in 1860: 40
    Birth Year: abt 1820
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1860: Sparta, Noble, Indiana
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Cromwell
    Value of real estate: View image
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Anthony Knepper 40
    Cathrine Knepper 36
    Cathrine Knepper 18
    Susan Knepper 11
    William Knepper 8
    Margret Knepper 6

    1850 United States Federal Census
    about Anthony Nepper
    Name: Anthony Nepper
    Age: 32
    Estimated birth year: abt 1818
    Birth Place: Pennsylvania
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Sparta, Noble, Indiana
    Family Number: 31
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Anthony Nepper 32
    Catherine Nepper 27
    Phares Nepper 5
    Catherine Nepper 3
    Susan Nepper 1

    U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918
    about Anthony Knepper
    Name: Anthony Knepper
    State: Indiana
    Tax Year: 1864
    Roll Title: District 10; Annual, Monthly and Special Lists; 1864
    NARA Series: M765
    NARA Roll: 37

    Anthony married Catherine Sollenberger. Catherine (daughter of Christian Sollenberger and Sarah) was born on 23 Oct 1823 in PA; died on 8 Aug 1893 in Noble County, IN; was buried in Indian Village Cem., Noble County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Catherine Sollenberger was born on 23 Oct 1823 in PA (daughter of Christian Sollenberger and Sarah); died on 8 Aug 1893 in Noble County, IN; was buried in Indian Village Cem., Noble County, IN.

    Notes:

    Birth date calculated by Yr. Months and days calender Death date
    taken from tombstone

    Children:
    1. Phares Knepper was born about 1845 in Franklin County, PA.
    2. 5. Sarah Catherine Knepper was born on 29 Jan 1847 in Franklin County, PA; died on 6 Jun 1923; was buried in Oak Grove Cem..
    3. Susan Knepper was born about 1849 in Sparta Twp., Noble County, IN.
    4. William Knepper was born about 1852 in Sparta Twp., Noble County, IN.
    5. Margaret Knepper was born about 1854 in Sparta Twp., Noble County, IN.


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