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John H. Ruppel

John H. Ruppel[1, 2, 3]

Male 1857 - 1940  (82 years)

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  • Name John H. Ruppel 
    Born 31 May 1857  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1861  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1871  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1881  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    book keeper 
    Occupation 1891  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    General Agent 
    Residence 1891  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1901  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    General Agency 
    Elected Office 1903  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    clerk - Elmira 
    Interesting music, story, pioneer, public service 
    Residence 1903  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ruppel residence Elmira 1903    		 Ruppel residence Elmira 1903
    From: Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.
    Occupation 1911  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Village Clerk, Office 
    Residence 1911  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-26548P 
    Died 1940  [12] 
    Buried Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Person ID I26548  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Father Deputy-Reeve Johann "John" Ruppel,   b. 27 Nov 1827, Eifa, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Dec 1912, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Mother Maria Annie "Mary" Huehn,   b. 29 Apr 1837, , Hesse, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Feb 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 27 Apr 1856  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F6883  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Caroline Cress,   b. 24 Feb 1859, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Apr 1947, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 26 Aug 1877  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 7] 
    Children 
     1. Nettie Marie Louise Ruppel,   b. 24 Oct 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jan 1955, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     2. Charles Percival "Percy" Ruppel,   b. 29 May 1880, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1960  (Age 79 years)
     3. Henry Walter Roland "Walter" Ruppel,   b. 11 Jan 1882, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Dec 1959, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
     4. Clara Vestella Ruppel,   b. 7 Jun 1884, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jun 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 19 years)
     5. Lillian Martha Ruppel,   b. 8 Jul 1886, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Jul 1976, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years)
     6. Ida Rosetta Ruppel,   b. 8 Nov 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Louis John Ruppel,   b. 22 Mar 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Apr 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
     8. Florence Ruppel,   b. 24 Jun 1893, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     9. Norman George Ruppel,   b. 26 Oct 1895, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jan 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)
     10. Arthur Oscar Ruppel,   b. 9 Dec 1897, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Oct 1966, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
     11. Lauretta Clara Ruppel,   b. 26 Mar 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Apr 1984, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     12. Caroline Ruppel,   b. 26 Mar 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F6943  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    John H. Ruppel 1903    		John H. Ruppel 1903

  • Notes 
    • John H. Ruppel

      A gentleman to whom much credit is due as an instructor in music and as a furtherer of its interests in Elmira, is Mr. John H. Ruppel, who was the director of the Elmira Band and leader of the "Maennerchor" and St. Paul's Choir for many years. His many other duties as Village Clerk and Conveyancer forced him to resign some of these charges. However, he still holds the position of organist at St. Paul's Church. Mr. Ruppel has been clerk of Elmira ever since incorporation. He has discharged his duties with great ability and a good deal of tact, and has been a very decided help to the council, throughout his term of office. He is the oldest son of Post Master Ruppel, was born and educated in Elmira and has lived here all his life.

      Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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      Mr. Simon Ratz who has had a severe attack of typhoid fever is on the fair way of convalescence. Mr. Peter Mattusch is also recovering from the results of his fall from the roof of the Catholic church and will soon be able to be around again. - Mr. John H Ruppel, our village Clerk, is also confined to his bed with indisposition. - Mr. Chr. Spaeth was stricken with paralysis last week and it is feart that he will not revive.


      The Elmira Advertizer 15 Nov 1888

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      Half-Century of Wedded Bliss Nears For Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ruppel

      Old Town Official and His Helpmate Receiving Felicitations of Friends and Relatives Upon Occasion of Golden Wedding Anniversary; Career of Mr. Ruppel Indelibly Linked With Progress of Elmira; Lover of Flowers and Music

      Throngs of friends, relatives and business associates tomorrow will join Mr. John R. Ruppel and his loving helpmate in observing their 50th year of married life. Truly, this is an anniversary that it is not every couple's good fortune to stage, but when it is linked up with the other records or near records that can be justly claimed deserves more than a casual comment.

      In addition to having been married a half-century and boasting a family of 11 children of whom then are still living, Mr. Ruppel has been Elmira's only municipal clerk, filling the post for 40 years without a break. In the last few years he has had added to his responsibilities the duties of town treasurer. Probably no one in Elmira has a more extensive and valuable knowledge of the town and its people than Mr. Ruppel. That he will retain his good health and be able to carry on for many years to come is the sincere trust of his many good friends.

      Father a Pioneer

      Mr. Ruppel has lived practically every minute of his life in Elmira and he has seen it grow from a struggling little hamlet to the important place it now occupies. He was born here on May 31, 1857, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ruppel. The former came here from the old country when Elmira boasted but a few scattered homes and was known as West Woolwich P.O. The father built up a splendid mercantile business and later became postmaster. The son following in the parental footsteps, spent 15 years at the counter, but later was attracted to municipal work and when Elmira was incorporated as a village in 1877 he was appointed to the clerkship.

      Lover of Flowers and Music

      Mr. Ruppel finds relaxation in gardening and music. A boyhood chum of the late Dr. Vogt of Mendelsohn Choir fame, Mr. Ruppel still remembers when he was four years old. The Vogt youngster was a year younger and Mr. Ruppel recalls he played the mouth organ while young Vogt danced on the street.

      Four 30 years a member of the E. M. S. Band, Mr. Ruppel could play practically any brass instrument, although he majored on the cornet and handled the baton for 19 years. For 38 years he was organist and choirmaster of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

      In addition to his municipal duties, Mr. Ruppel has acted as notary public, conveyance and insurance agent for 40 years.

      Wedded in 1877

      Elmira Signet

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 19058-1905 Emma Catherine Eix.
      Charles Percival RUPPEL, 25, clerk,Elmira, of Elmira, s/o John H. RUPPEL & Caroline GROSS, married Emma Catherine EIX, 26,Elmira, of Woolwich, d/o Jacob EIX & Maria ISRAEL, witn: Walter RUPPEL & Elma SCHURR, both of Preston, on 24 October 1905, at Elmira

    2. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 6 Jul 1893.
      24 Jun 1893 The wife of John H. Ruppel, in Elmira, a daughter.

    3. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 6 Sep 1877.
      26 Aug 1877 By Pastor Ernst in Elmira, John Ruppel, Jr. was married to Carolina Kress, both of Elmira.

    4. [S161] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1901, Elmira (Village) B Page 11.

    5. [S161] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1901, Elmira (Village) B. Page 11.

    6. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div 2 Page 71 Family 322.

    7. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      John Ruppel Born: Elmira Age: 23 Father: John Ruppel Mother: Mary Ruppel Born: abt 1854 Spouse: Carolina Kress Age: 19 born: St Jacobs Father: Anton Kress Mother: Catharine Kress married 26 Aug 1877

    8. [S176] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1911, Div. 48 Pg. 8.

    9. [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 77.

    10. [S915] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1861, Township of Woolwich 1861 Div. 4 Page 34.

    11. [S2057] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1891, Pg. 4.

    12. [S98] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - Elmira Union CC#4578 Internet Link.
      Ruppel/ John H./ 1857-1940/ Caroline/ His Wife/ 1859-1947/ Vestella/ 1884-1904/ At Rest.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 31 May 1857 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1861 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 26 Aug 1877 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - book keeper - 1881 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - General Agent - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - General Agency - 1901 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - clerk - Elmira - 1903 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1903 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Village Clerk, Office - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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