Maria Elisabeth Helfer
Father: Johann Caspar Helfer
Mother: Maria Apollonia Stebner
Sex: Female
Born: June 10, 1773 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Spouse: Johann Georg Christmann
Married: May 24, 1795 - Annweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Children:
Maria ELisabeth Christmann
Relation to me: 1st cousin, 6 times removed
Last update: 10.8.06
Maria Margareta Helfer
Father: Johann Caspar Helfer
Mother: Maria Apollonia Stebner
Sex: Female
Born: August 4, 1784 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Died: February 10, 1787 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (age 2)
Relation to me: 1st cousin, 6 times removed
Last update: 10.8.06
Mary Hershberger
Father: ?
Mother: ?
Sex: Female
Born: 1820/1 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: September 8, 1882 - Newbury Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Spouse: Christian Mast
Children:
Jacob C. Mast
Samuel C. Mast
Jonathan J. Mast
Sarah A. Mast
Levi Christian Mast
Census: 1870 - Farm River, St. Joseph Co., Michigan
1880 - Newbury Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Relation to me: Not related by blood
Last update: 9.30.06
Abraham Hochstetler
Father: John Hochstetler
Mother: Veronica Mast
Sex: Male
Born: February 17, 1798 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: December 28, 1876 - Coal City, Miami Co., Indiana (age 78)
Relation to me: 1st cousin, 6 times removed
Last update: 9.1.06
John Hochstetler
Father: John Hochstetler
Mother: Veronica Mast
Sex: Male
Born: February 23, 1782 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: March 2, 1856 - Mt. Hope, Saltcreek Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio (age 74)
Spouse: Magdalena Lehman (b. 10.18.1787 d. 1824)
Married: about 1805 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
Catherine Hostetler
Dorothy Hostetler
Susan Hostetler
Lazarus Hostetler
Moses J. Hostetler
Zachariah Hostetler
Jacob Hostetler
Susanna Hostetler
Tobias Hostetler
Mary Hostetler
Elizabeth Hostetler
2nd Spouse: Veronica Yoder (b. 8.25.1790 d. 11.8.1871)
Married: about 1827 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
Harriet Hostetler
Relation to me: 1st cousin, 6 times removed
Last update: 8.31.06
Moses Hochstetler
Father: John Hochstetler
Mother: Veronica Mast
Sex: Male
Born: May 6, 1800 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: January 28, 1860 - Bellefontaine, Logan Co., Ohio (age 59)
Spouse: Relation to me: 1st cousin, 6 times removed
Last update: 7.15.06
Harriet Hostetler
Father: John Hochstetler
Mother: Veronica Yoder
Sex: Female
Born: February 18, 1828 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: December 23, 1896 - Elkhart Co., Indiana (age 68)
Spouse: Adam Holderbaum (b. 4.25.1821 d. 8.11.1900)
Married: October 24, 1850 - Holmes Co., Ohio
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 5 times removed
Last update: 8.31.06
Jeremiah Hochstetler
Father: Joseph Hochstetler
Mother: Susanna Mast
Sex: Male
Born: February 6, 1812 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: March 1886 - Tullahoma, Coffee Co., Tennessee (age 74)
Spouse: Catherine Miller (b. 7.5.1826 d. 11.5.1868)
Married: February 25, 1864 - LaGrange Co., Indiana
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 5 times removed
Last update: 8.31.06
Elizabeth Hochstetler
Father: Samuel Hochstetler
Mother: Ester Ream
Sex: Female
Born: January 22, 1848 - Holmes Co., Ohio
Spouse: Silas Devens
2nd Spouse: Mitchell Oliver
3rd Spouse: William Lougee
Census: 1880 - Pleasant View Twp., Cherokee Co., Kansas
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 5 times removed
Last update: 8.31.06
Elias Hochstetler
Father: Samuel Hochstetler
Mother: Ester Ream
Sex: Male
Born: april 18, 1857 - Clay City, Harrison Twp., Clay Co., Indiana
Spouse: Paulina J. Gould (b. abt.1861)
Married: December 26, 1889
Census: 1880 - Pleasant View Twp., Cherokee Co., Kansas
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 5 times removed
Last update: 8.31.06
Johann Michael Hof
Father: ?
Mother: ?
Sex: Male
Born: October 15, 1744 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Spouse: Anna Maria Mueller
Married: February 9, 1768 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Children:
Maria Catharina Hof
Anna Maria Hof (b. 12.15.1770 d. 3.16.1778)
Maria Barbara Hof (b. 10.14.1773)
Maria Elisabeth Hof (b. 6.13.1778)
Christina Hof (b. 6.21.1781)
Johann Friedrich Hof (b. 9.7.1785 d. 3.17.1787)
Johann Jacob Hof (b. 1.27.1788 d. 12.8.1789)
Johann Michael Hof (b. 3.27.1792)
Relation to me: Not related by blood
Last update: 7.4.06
Elias Hochstetler
Father: Solomon Hochstetler
Mother: Barbara Zug
Sex: Male
Born: February 17, 1808 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: September 20, 1888 - Walnut Creek Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio (age 80)
Spouse: Anna Elizabeth Joss (b. 10.25.1815 d. 4.3.1884)
Married: May 17, 1834 - Holmes Co., Ohio
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 5 times removed
Last update: 8.31.06
Dorothea Hochstetler
Father: Joseph Hochstetler
Mother: Susanna Mast
Sex: Female
Born: January 3, 1814 - Holmes Co., Ohio
Spouse: Jonas D. Hochstetler (b. 5.5.1811 d. 4.26.1875)
Married: about 1833 - Holmes Co., Ohio
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 5 times removed
Last update: 9.1.06
Daniel Hochstetler
Father: Samuel Hochstetler
Mother: Mary Summy
Sex: Male
Born: March 1815 - Ohio
Died: December 9, 1892 - Agate, Lewis Co., Washington (age 77)
Spouse: Elizabeth Brandt (b. abt.1819)
Married: March 27, 1837 - Holmes Co., Ohio
Children:
Manasses Samuel Hochstetler (b. 1837)
Amos Hochstetler (b. 1840)
Conrad Hochstetler (b. 1842)
William Hochstetler (b. May.1884)
Mary Ann Hochstetler (b. 11.5.1846)
Sophia Hochstetler (b. 1850)
Michael Hochstetler (b. 1855)
Durand Hochstetler (b. 1857)
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 5 times removed
Last update: 9.1.06
Maria Catarina Hof
Father: Johann Michael Hof
Mother: Anna Maria Mueller
Sex: Female
Born: November 14, 1768 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Died: January 26, 1796 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (age 27)
Spouse: Johann Georg Bott (b. 1.16.1763)
Married: June 16, 1789 - Hinterweidenthal, Pfalz, Germany
Children:
Maria Elisabetha Bott (b. 3.9.1797)
Heinrich Balthasar Bott (b. 11.3.1798)
Katharina Bott (b. 2.24.1806)
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 7 times removed
Last update: 7.1.06
Howard Russell Hogle
Father: Donald M. Hogle
Mother: Norma May Sibel
Sex: Male
Born: October 8, 1918 - Vici, Dewey Co., Woodward Co., Oklahoma
Died: July 7, 1984 - Montague, Siskiyou Co., California (age 65)
Occupation: Automobile salesman (1941)
Spouse: Carmen Stevens (b. 8.21.1912 d. 7.24.1968)
Married: March 19, 1947 - Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Military: - Enlisted in the Army on March 3, 1941 in Oklahoma City.
Census: 1920 - Detroit Twp., woodward Co., Oklahoma
More info on this family can be found at F. Leonard Sibel Jr.'s website.
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, twice removed
Last update: 6.30.06
Wesley Hogle
Father: Donald M. Hogle
Mother: Norma May Sibel
Sex: Male
Born: October 11, 1921 - Vici, Dewey Co., Oklahoma
Died: November 29, 1984 - Tracy, San Joaquin Co., California (age 63)
Military: - Enlisted in the Army on September 3, 1942 in Sacramento, California.
More info on this family can be found at F. Leonard Sibel Jr.'s website.
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, twice removed
Last update: 6.30.06
Johann Michael Hornberger
Father: Christian Hornberger
Mother: Maria Margreta Acker
Sex: Male
Born: November 13, 1772 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 7 times removed
Last update: 6.28.06
Maria Barbara Hornberger
Father: Christian Hornberger
Mother: Maria Margreta Acker
Sex: Female
Born: July 11, 1770 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 7 times removed
Last update: 6.28.06
Maria Elisabeth Hornberger
Father: Christian Hornberger
Mother: Maria Margreta Acker
Sex: Female
Born: October 5, 1774 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Died: January 20, 1778 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (age 3)
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 7 times removed
Last update: 6.28.06
Charles Franklin Horner
Father: Henry P. Horner
Mother: Nancy Bausch
Sex: Male
Born: February 10, 1895 - Quemahoning Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: April 10, 1944 - Friedens, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 49)
Occupation: Coal miner
Spouse: Clara Mildred Rayman
Married: October 8, 1916 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
Louise Sarah Horner
Jeanetta Grace Horner (b. 9.9.1918)
Rayman Henry Horner
Althea Marie Horner
Georgianna E. Horner
Alice Katherine Horner (b. 6.1.1926)
Robert Melvin Horner
Richard Eugene Horner (b. 8.23.1929)
Doris LaRue Horner (b. 3.13.1931)
Shirley Mae Horner (b. 12.3.1933)
Lois Jean Horner (b. 2.23.1935)
Ronald Lee Horner (b. 5.31.1938)
Barry Lynn Horner (b. 12.12.1940)
Census: 1910 - Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
1920, 1930 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Charles' signature from his World War II draft registration card.
Relation to me: Not related by blood
Last update: 6.28.06
Rayman Henry Horner
Father: Charles Franklin Horner
Mother: Clara Mildred Rayman
Sex: Male
Born: March 24, 1921 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: September 6, 1966 (age 45)
Spouse: Mary Kane
Married: 1941
Census: 1930 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, twice removed
Last update: 6.27.06
Andrew J. Hostetler
Father: Moses J. Hostetler
Mother: Elizabeth Maust
Sex: Male
Born: August 18, 1858 - Winesburg, Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
Died: November 24, 1925 - Middlebury, Elkhart Co., Indiana (age 67)
Occupation: Farmer, Mennonite Minister
Spouse: Anna A. Schrock (b. 4.11.1870 d. 2.20.1891)
Married: July 30, 1885 - Eden Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Children:
Cora Hostetler
Charles A. Hostetler (b. 11.1.1888 d. 4.25.1950)
2nd Spouse: Rebeckah Hostetler (b. 8.31.1870)
Married: December 27, 1891 - Middlebury Twp., Elkhart Co., Indiana
Children:
LeRoy Hostetler (b. Apr.1894)
(infant daughter) Hostetler
Census: 1860 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
1880 - Eden Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
1900 - Newbury Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
1910, 1920 - Middlebury Twp., Elkhart Co., Indiana
Obituary: Gospel Herald - Vol. XVIII, No. 37 - December 10, 1925 - pages 767
"Hostetler. - Andrew J., son of Moses J. and Elizabeth Hostetler, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Aug. 18, 1858; died at his home near Middlebury, Ind., Nov. 24, 1925; aged 67 y. 3 m. 6 d. He came with his parents from Ohio at the age of six and settled near Emma, Ind., where he lived until 1890, then moved near Middlebury where he spent the remainder of his life. On July 30, 1885, he was united in marriage to Anna A. Schrock. To this union were born two children (Cora and Charles). His first wife died Feb. 20, 1891. On Dec. 27, 1891, he was married to Rebecca Hostetler. To this union were born two children (LeRoy and a daughter who died in infancy). He united with the Mennonite Church in his younger years and in ---- was ordained to the ministry and there served a faithful life until death called him. He leaves his wife, two sons (Charles and LeRoy), six grandchildren, four brothers (Eli, Uriah, Jacob, and Henry), also many other relatives and friends. Funeral services at Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., Nov. 27, where a very large and sympathizing audience assembled. Services by Silas Yoder, Earl Miller, and D. D. Miller."
This obituary can be found at this Mennobits website.
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.27.06
David J. Hostetler
Father: Moses J. Hostetler
Mother: Elizabeth Maust
Sex: Male
Born: July 10, 1856 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
Died: 1878 - Eden Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana (age 22)
Census: 1860 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.27.06
Elias M. Hostetler
Father: Moses J. Hostetler
Mother: Elizabeth Maust
Sex: Male
Born: October 3, 1842 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
Died: February 26, 1932 - Topeka, Lagrange Co., Indiana (age 89)
Buried: Emma Church Cemetery, Emma, Newbury Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Mennonite
Spouse: Lydia Schrock (b. 7.26.1845 d. 12.12.1887)
Married: 1866 - Lagrange Co., Indiana
Children:
Adam E. Hostetler (b. 2.2.1868 d. 5.22.1931)
Eva Hostetler (b. 2.20.1870 d. 7.12.1931)
Rudy E. Hostetler (b. 11.16.1871)
John Hostetler (b. 5.23.1874 d. 8.10.1875)
Elizabeth Hostetler (b. 5.19.1878 d. 10.20.1951)
Alma Hostetler (b. 3.25.1881 d. 8.26.1889)
Silvia Hostetler (b. 9.23.1883 d. 11.3.1969)
2nd Spouse: Elizabeth S. Miller (b. 12.17.1847 d. 3.2.1932)
Married: March 15, 1891 - Lagrange Co., Indiana
Census: 1860 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
1880, 1900, 1910, 1930 - Eden Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Obituary: Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 2 - April 14, 1932 pages 45, 46, 47
"Hostetler Elias M., son of Moses J. and Elizabeth Hostetler, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Oct. 3, 1842; died at his home near Topeka, Ind., Feb. 26, 1932; aged 89 y. 4 m. 22 d. In 1866 he was married to Lydia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Schrock, she having died on Dec. 12, 1887. To this union were born the following children: Adam E., Eva Burkholder, Rudy E., Joh, Libbie Mishler, Alma, Silvia Mehl who lives in the home of the now deceased. On March 15, 1889, he was married to Elizabeth Miller who now survives, though being afflicted for a number years. His life cam to a sudden end while having gone outside of the house after some coal for his heating stove. A short time later he was found by his two daughters, lifeless. In his departure he leaves his sorrowing companion, 1 son, 2 daughters, 1 brother (J. J. Hostetler), 21 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. In his early life he united with the Mennonite Church and continued in this faith unto his death. Though suffering sickness in the home for a number of years, his interest and attendance at church services was always appreciated. In the community he was always looked to as a man having good judgment, practicing patience and a good attitude toward all, having lived at his late home for 61 years. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Church at Emma, in charge of the home ministers, M. J. Yoder and O. S. Hostetler."
This obituary can be found at this Mennobits website.
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.25.06
Elizabeth Hostetler
Father: Moses J. Hostetler
Mother: Elizabeth Maust
Sex: Female
Born: November 26, 1849 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
Died: August 13, 1886 - Eden Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana (age 36)
Buried: August 15, 1886 - Emma Church Cemetery, Emma, Newbury Twp., Lagrnage Co., Indiana
Spouse: John Duniphan (b. 1849)
Children:
Cora Duniphan (b. 1874)
Minnie Duniphan (b. 1877)
Irene A. Duniphan (b. 1879)
Amzie W. Duniphan (b. 1884)
Census: 1860 - Paint Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
1880 - Eden Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Obituary: Herald of Truth, Vol. XXIII, Number 18, September 15, 1886, pages 286, 287
"DUNIPHAN. - On the 14th of August, near Emma, Lagrange Co., Ind., Elizabeth, wife of John Duniphan and daughter of Moses and ---- Hostetler, aged 36 years, 8 months and 18 days. Nothing serious was apprehended until a few moments before she breathed her last. She leaves a husband with five small children, parents, brothers and sisters to mourn her death. She was buried on the 15th. Services by D. J. Johns from Jn. 5:28, 29. She was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite church."
This obituary can be found at this Mennobits website.
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.25.06
Eva Hostetler
Father: Moses J. Hostetler
Mother: Elizabeth Maust
Sex: Female
Born: March 18, 1846 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
Died: July 3, 1885 - Clay Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana (age 39)
Buried: July 5, 1885 - Shore Mennonite Church Cemetery, Shipshewana, Lagrnage Co., Indiana
Spouse: Moses P. Miller (b. 7.28.1845 d. 2.3.1927)
Married: January 24, 1865 - Lagrange Co., Indiana
Children:
Betsy Ann Miller (b. 7.16.1865 d. 9.4.1896)
Josiah M. Miller (b. 8.31.1866 d. 4.18.1945)
Matilda Miller (b. 1868/9)
Moses M. Miller (b. 2.24.1870 d. Feb.1927)
Uriah M. Miller (b. 6.3.1872 d. 5.27.1964)
Polly Ellen Miller (b. 7.11.1874 d. 12.4.1903)
Fanny Jane Miller (b. 2.9.1876 d. 1.30.1896)
Minnie May Miller (b. 8.6.1878 d. 3.3.1903)
Eva Adaline Miller (b. 3.28.1881 d. 12.22.1954)
Samuel M. Miller (b. 3.22.1883 d. 3.3.1919)
Mary Catherine Miller (b. 6.22.1885 d. 3.21.1904)
Census: 1860 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
1880 - Clay Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Obituary: Herald Of Truth - Volume XXII, Number 15 - August 1, 1885, page 237
"MILLER.--On the 3d of July, in LaGrange Co., Ind., of nursing sore mouth, Eva, wife of Moses Miller, aged 39 years, 3 months and 15 days. She lived in the bonds of matrimony twenty years and was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church during the same time. Before her death she richly admonished and instructed her children how they should live, and passed away quietly with a living hope. She was buried on the 5th; services were held at the Shore Meeting-house by C. Miller in German and D. J. Johns in English, from John 12, latter part of the 21st verse."
This obituary can be found at this Mennobits website.
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.25.06
Henry J. Hostetler
Father: Moses J. Hostetler
Mother: Elizabeth Maust
Sex: Male
Born: June 18, 1863 - Winesburg, Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
Died: - Lagrange Co., Indiana
Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Ida May Roderick (b. Feb.1868)
Married: January 1, 1886 - Nottawa, Michigan
Children:
Velma B. Hostetler (b. Mar.1888)
Laura V. Hostetler (b. Aug.1891)
Bessie M. Hostetler (b. Jul.1893)
William H. Hostetler (b. 11.7.1898)
Census: 1880 - Eden Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
1900, 1910, 1920 - Clearspring Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.25.06
Jacob J. Hostetler
Father: Moses J. Hostetler
Mother: Elizabeth Maust
Sex: Male
Born: August 12, 1854 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
Died: June 28, 1935 - San Diego, San Diego Twp., San Diego Co., California (age 80)
Occupation: Farmer, minister
Spouse: Jennifer Nelson (b. 1858 d. 9.16.1891)
Married: 1877
Children:
William O. Hostetler (b. 9.5.1877)
Ora M. hostetler (b. 1880)
Roxana Opal Hostetler (b. 9.19.1890 d. 12.30.1989)
2nd Spouse: Samantha Letherman (b. 12.3.1857 d. 5.24.1910)
Married: April 22, 1894
3rd spouse: Ida Tchumi
Married: March 19, 1913 - California
Census:1860 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
1880 - Eden Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
1910 - Olive Twp., Elkhart co., Indiana
1930 - San Diego, San Diego Twp., San Diego Co., California
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.25.06
John M. Hostetler
Father: Moses J. Hostetler
Mother: Elizabeth Maust
Sex: Male
Born: April 16, 1839 - Summit Mills, Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: July 8, 1914 - Eden Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana (age 75)
Buried: Emma Church Cemetery, Emma, Newbury Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Occupation: Farmer, Mennonite Minister
Spouse: Susanna Hostetler (b. 3.1.1845 d. 1.11.1879)
Married: March 13, 1864 - Holmes Co., Ohio
Children:
Louisiann "Lucy" Hostetler (b. 1.21.1865 d. 1.19.1943)
Caroline Hostetler (b. 8.16.1867 d. 7.7.1946)
Ira J. Hostetler (b. 7.31.1869 d. 11.21.1950)
Noah J. Hostetler (b. 4.16.1872 d. 11.2.1933)
Abraham Lincoln hostetler (b. 9.8.1876 d. 10.5.1953)
They also had twins who died in infancy
2nd Spouse: Barbara Sunthimer (b. 10.18.1850 d. 5.18.1923)
Married: July 22, 1879 - Lagrange Co., Indiana
Children:
Elizabeth B. Hostetler (b. 9.10.1880 d. 7.2.1916)
Ida Jane Hostetler (b. 2.14.1882)
Allen J. Hostetler (b. 2.13.1883 d. 10.6.1964)
Fred J. Hostetler (b. 3.17.1885)
Katie Hostetler (b. 9.22.1888)
Jemima Hostetler (b. 2.27.1893 d. 4.15.1946)
Census: 1860 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
1870, 1880, 1900, 1910 - Eden Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Obituary: Gospel Herald - Volume VII, Number 17 - July 23, 1914, page 279, 280
"Hostetler. - John M. Hostetler was born April 16, 1839, near Summit Mills, Somerset Co., Pa.; died at his home near Emma, Ind., (where he resided continuously for about 46 years) July 8, 1914; aged 75 y. 2 m. 22 d. He was married to Susan Hostetler of Holmes Co., Ohio. He was the father of 13 children, by two marriages. His first wife died Jan. 11, 1879. This union was blest with 7 children, Mrs. Lucy Hershberger, Mrs. Carrie Yoder, Ira J., Noah J., Abram L., and a pair of twins who died in infancy. July 22, 1879, he was married to Barbara Sunthimer. To this union were born 6 children, Mrs. Phenas Weaver, Allen J., Fred M., Mrs. Katie Bontrager, Mrs. Ezra Slabach, all of whom are living. He leaves to mourn, wife, 11 children, 32 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and friends. He united with the Amish Church in his youth and has always been a faithful and consistent member. June 27, 1876, he was ordained to the ministry and was faithful and active in discharging his duties as his health permitted. Services at the Emma Church by J. J. Troyer in German from Psa. 23, and Y. C. Miller in English from II Tim. 4:6-8."
This obituary can be found at this Mennobits website.
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.25.06
Pauline Hostetler
Father: Moses J. Hostetler
Mother: Elizabeth Maust
Sex: Female
Born: February 2, 1852 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
Died: January 15, 1889 - Lagrange, Lagrange Co., Indiana (age 36)
Cause of Death: Consumption and cancer
Spouse: John C. Miller
Married: January 1, 1876
Children:
William Burton Miller (b. 4.19.1877 d. 1901)
Mary Jane Miller (b. 7.20.1878 d. 5.22.1879)
John Frank Miller (b. 8.18.1880 d. 9.15.1880)
Edward Aden Miller (b. 6.10.1885 d. 6.10.1885)
Earl Miller (b. 10.21.1886 d. 9.17.1887)
Census: 1860 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
1880 - Newbury Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Obituary: Herald of Truth , Vol. XXVI, Number 3, February 1, 1889 - Page 44, 45
"MILLER -On the 15th of January, in LaGrange county, Indiana, of cancer and consumption, Sister Polly, wife of John C. Miller, aged 36 years, 11 months and 13 days. Some time before her death, after being very low and not expected to recover, she told her husband that she had seen her two sisters, who preceded her. They came with a smile on their faces, and shook hands with her. She also admonished her husband that he should lead a faithful Christian life and bring up the remaining children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite church and mother of six children, four sons and two daughters, three of which preceded her, leaving a husband with two sons and a daughter to mourn their loss. She was buried in Pre. C. Miller's graveyard, followed by many friends and relatives. Services by J.J. Weaver and Joseph D. Miller."
This obituary can be found at this Mennobits website.
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.22.06
Moses J. Hostetler
Father: John Hochstetler
Mother: Magdalena Lehman
Sex: Male
Born: June 9, 1812 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: April 17, 1894 - Emma, Newbury Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana (age 81)
Buried: April 19, 1894 - Yoder Cemetery, Emma, Newbury Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Amish Mennonite
Spouse: Elizabeth Maust
Married: January 7, 1838 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
John M. Hostetler
Samuel J. Hostetler
Elias M. Hostetler
Moses M. Hostetler
Eva Hostetler
Paul J. Hostetler
Elizabeth Hostetler
Pauline Hostetler
Jacob J. Hostetler
David J. Hostetler
Andrew J. Hostetler
Uriah J. Hostetler
Henry J. Hostetler
Census: 1860 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
1880 - Eden Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Obituary: HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XXXI, No. 9, May 1, 1894
"HOSTETLER.-Moses J. Hostetler was born in Somerset county, Penna., June 9, 1812. He was one of eleven children born to John and Magdalena Hochstetler, and with his parents came to Ohio. After a lapse of two years he returned to Pennsylvania and was married, January 7, 1838, to Elizabeth Mast. After residing three years in Pennsylvania he moved to Holmes Co., Ohio. Here he resided twenty-three years, and 1864 moved to Lagrange Co., Ind. where he lived until his death, April 17, 1894. He lived in the marriage relation fifty-one years when he was separated by the death of his companion, August 9, 1889.
The deceased has been a member of the Amish church since 1838, living a faithful and exemplary Christian life until his death. He left a bright testimony, a few days before his death, of the assurance of an eternal home in heaven.
He is the father of thirteen children, ten sons and three daughters, four of which, one son and three daughters, have preceded him to the spirit world. He has seventy-three grand-children, fifty-two are still living, and has thirty-nine great-grandchildren, four of whom are dead, making an offspring of 125 souls.
Funeral services wee held at the old home on April 19. Preachers Eli Borntrager, and David Kauffman of Lagrange Co. and preacher Yoder of Nebraska conducted the services from John 5:19-31, 1 Cor. 15:20-58 and 1 Thes. 4:13-18. His remains were laid at rest in the Yoder cemetery. J.J.H."
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Relation to me: Not related by blood
Last update: 6.22.06
Moses M. Hostetler
Father: Moses J. Hostetler
Mother: Elizabeth Maust
Sex: Male
Born: March 21, 1844 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
Died: January 29, 1903 - Emma, Newbury Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana (age 58)
Buried: February 1, 1903 - Emma Church Cemetery, Emma , Newbury Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Cause of Death: Diabetes, gangrene
Spouse: Mary ann Mehl (b. 10.21.1845 d. 2.23.1920)
Married: April 21, 1863 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
Children:
Leander Hostetler (b. 1865)
John Hostetler (b. Feb.1866)
Amos Hostetler (b. 1868)
Christian Hostetler (b. 1869)
Elizabeth Hostetler (b. 12.7.1869)
Andrew Hostetler (b. 1870)
Anna Hostetler (b. 8.20.1872)
Polly Bell Hostetler (b. 3.3.1875)
Milo Hostetler (b. 1876)
Monroe Hostetler (b. 3.7.1878)
Willis Hostetler (b. Feb.1880)
Lilly Hostetler (b. Sep.1881)
Cleveland M. Hostetler (b. 11.29.1883)
Eldon M. Hostetler (b. 6.15.1885 d. Jun.1965)
Mary Etta Hostetler (b. 1887)
Harlend Hostetler (b. 1.13.1890)
Census: 1860 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
1870, 1880, 1900 - Newbury Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
Obituary: HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XL, No. 7, February 12, 1903 - pg 55
"HOSTETLER.-On the 29th of Jan. 1903, near Emma, LaGrange Co., Ind., of diabetes and gangrene, Moses M. Hostetler, aged 58 Y., 10 M., 8 D. He leaves a wife, ten sons and four daughters to mourn his departure, but not without hope. Bro. Hostetler suffered much the last few years, but bore it all with Christian fortitude and a full resignation to the will of God. His last admonitions were that his family should so live that they could all be reunited in heaven. Funeral on Feb. 1st at the Emma M.H. Services by D.J. Johns, from 3 Tim. 4:6-8, assisted by D.D. Miller."
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Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.22.06
Paul J. Hostetler
Father: Moses J. Hostetler
Mother: Elizabeth Maust
Sex: Male
Born: November 25, 1847 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
Died: January 25, 1911 - Emma, Newbury Twp., LaGrange Co., Indiana (age 63)
Buried: Emma Church Cemetery, Emma, Newbury Twp., LaGrange Co., Indiana
Cause of Death: Diabetes
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Mennonite
Spouse: Esther Miller (b. 10.16.1851 d. 12.8.1942)
Married: November 16, 1869 - Emma, Newbury Twp., LaGrange Co., Indiana
Children:
Samuel P. hostetler (b. 8.27.1871 d. 7.26.1921)
Moses P. Hostetler (b. 8.5.1873)
Emma Hostetler (b. 7.18.1876 d. 12.4.1876)
Elmer P. Hostetler (b. 4.27.1878 d. 2.20.2924)
Almon Paul Hostetler (b. 7.22.1883)
Andrew Omer Hostetler (b. 7.3.1885)
Earl P. Hostetler (b. 1.8.1893 d. 2.24.1953)
Census: 1860 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
1910 - Newbury Twp., LaGrange Co., Indiana
Obituary: Gospel Herald - Volume III, Number 45 - February 9, 1911 - page 722, 723, 724
"Hostetler.-Paul J. Hostetler was born in Holmes Co., O., Nov. 25, 1849; died of diabetes at his home in Lagrange Co., Ind., Jan. 25, 1911; aged 63 y. 2 m. When a boy of 15 he moved with his parents from Ohio to Indiana, where he lived till his death. At the age of 22 he united with the A. M. Church at the Forks Church and later for convenience in attendance with the Mennonite Church at Emma. He remained a faithful member of the same until death. In 1870 he was united in marriage with Esther Miller. To this union were born 10 children 4 of whom preceded him to the home above. He leaves to mourn his departure a loving companion, 6 sons, 11 grandchildren, 7 brothers and many friends and neighbors. Bro. Hostetler had been in ill health for some time, but was confined to his bed only from the 23rd. During the interval he could not speak any more. He is missed in the home where he was a loving husband and a kind father, in the Church where he was a faithful brother and in the community where he was a helpful neighbor. Funeral was held at the Emma Church where a very large number of friends had assembled to show the last tribute of respect to the departed. Services were conducted at the home by John Garber in English and by Amos Cripe in German. Text, II Tim. 4:6, 7. Followed by Samuel Weaver. Text, Rev. 14:13."
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Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.22.06
Samuel J. Hostetler
Father: Moses J. Hostetler
Mother: Elizabeth Maust
Sex: Male
Born: February 19, 1841 - Meyersdale, Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: October 4, 1919 - Emma, Newbury Twp., LaGrange Co., Indiana (age 78)
Buried: Yoder Cemetery, Emma, Newbury Twp., LaGrange Co., Indiana
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Mennonite
Spouse: Catherine Mehl (b. May 1844)
Married: May 19, 1863 - Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., Ohio
Children:
Clara Malinda Hostetler (b. 3.20.1864)
Caroline Hostetler (1865)
Catherine Ann hostetler (b. 12.4.1866 d. 12.24.1956)
Elizabeth Hostetler (b. 1868)
Jennette Hostetler (b. 1871)
Sophia Hostetler (b. 1872)
Oscar S. Hostetler (b. 7.20.1874)
Census: 1860 - Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
1900 - Eden Twp., LaGrange Co., Indiana
Obituary: Gospel Herald - Vol. XII, No. 30 - October 23, 1919 - page 558, 559
"Hostetler.--Samuel J. Hostetler, son of Moses J. and Elizabeth Hostetler, was born near Meyersdale, Pa., Feb. 19, 1841; died Oct. 4, 1919, at the home of his son, O. S. Hostetler, at Emma, Ind.; aged 78 y. 7 m. 15 d. He was united in marriage to Catharine Mehl May 19, 1863. To this union were born six daughters and three sons. His companion preceded him in death only 4 m. and 23 d.; also two sons in their infancy. He leaves six daughters (Mesdames Benjamin Bontrager, Adam Baker, Moses A. Yoder, M. A. Farver, D. D. Miller, John Troyer) and one son (O. S. Hostetler) with whom he had been living for 25 years; also 47 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren besides many relatives and friends. He became a member of the Mennonite Church in his early life, to which faith he remained true and faithful until his death, ever desirous of establishing the same principles in the lives of those of his family and friends. Funeral services at the Emma Church by Y. C. Miller and D. J. Johns. Buried in the Yoder Cemetery."
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Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.22.06
Uriah J. Hostetler
Father: Moses J. Hostetler
Mother: Elizabeth Maust
Sex: Male
Born: March 6, 1861 - Wineburg, Paint Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio
Died: - Elkhart Co., Indiana
Occupation: House painter
Spouse: Silva Arabell Prough
Married: May 6, 1883
Census: 1880 - Eden Twp., Lagrange Co., Indiana
1920 - Elkhart Twp., Elkhart Co., Indiana
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.22.06
Charles Hunter
Father: William Hunter
Mother: Elizabeth Walker
Sex: Male
Born: June 2, 1860 - Shanksville, Stonycreek twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: 1861 - Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 1)
Buried: Walker Cemetery, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Census: 1860 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 3 times removed
Last update: 6.21.06
Charles Trent Hunter
Father: Alexander Hunter II
Mother: Nancy Ann Trent
Born: July 25, 1840 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Loretta E. ? (b. 1845)
Children:
Minerva Hunter (b. 1867)
William S. Hunter (b. Dec.1869)
Robert Samuel Hunter
Census: 1840, 1850, 1870, 1880 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me: 1st cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.21.06
Eliza Jane Hunter
Father: Alexander Hunter II
Mother: Nancy Ann Trent
Sex: Female
Born: May 21, 1836 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: August 20, 1855 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 19)
Census: 1840, 1850 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me: 1st cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.21.06
Henrietta Hunter
Father: William Hunter
Mother: Elizabeth Walker
Sex: Female
Born: May 15, 1856 - Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: October 31, 1888 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 32)
Spouse: John Calvin Speicher (b. Apr.1855 d. 10.27.1921)
Children:
Pius M. Speicher (b. Nov.1877)
Prudence H. Speicher (b. 3.7.1886 d. 11.26.1982)
Census: 1860, 1870, 1880 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 3 times removed
Last update: 4.26.07
Joseph Trent Hunter
Father: Alexander Hunter II
Mother: Nancy Ann Trent
Sex: Male
Born: November 13, 1831 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: July 16, 1887 - Des Moines, Polk co., Iowa (age 55)
Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Anna Nancy Gashow
Children:
Griffin S. Hunter (b. 1855/6)
Emma J. Hunter
Elizabeth Anna Hunter (b. 1858)
Laura E. Hunter
Susan Ida Hunter
Charles A. Hunter (b. 5.28.1864)
Nettie B. Hunter (b. 1868)
Eli Hunter (b. 1869)
Maggie E. Hunter (b. 1871/2)
Jennie M. Hunter (b. 1873/4)
Hattie A. Hunter (b. 1874/5)
Census: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
1880 - Scott Twp., Poweshiek Co., Iowa
Relation to me: 1st cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 5.16.06
Lucy Hunter
Father: William Hunter
Mother: Elizabeth Walker
Sex: Female
Born: June 13, 1856 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: June 13, 1926 - Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania (age 70)
Census: 1870, 1880 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 3 times removed
Last update: 5.16.06