Joseph Mahlon Rupp (1838 - 1922)

Born 29 Jul 1838 in Walker Township, Juniata, Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Cornelia Adelaide (Miner) Rupp — married 20 Jan 1866 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States

Descendants

Died 6 Jun 1922 at age 83 in Delaware Township, Juniata, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Private Joseph Rupp served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 3 Sep 1861
Mustered out: 11 Jan 1863
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company I, 49th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry

Son of Samuel Rupp and Mary Durst.

Children:

1. George Mahlon (1867–1942) - m. Elizabeth Palmer
2. Burton Samuel (1868–1953) - m. Matilda West - divorced - (his death certificate)
3. Joseph Minor (1877–1962) - m. Emma Louise Sandberg
4. William A. (1880–1964) - m. Mary Ann Spillman - she died / m. Iva Bertha Speak

When Joseph became ill in early 1900s, he returned to Pennsylvania to seek treatment in veterans' hospitals. He left his family in Utah and never returned, dying in Pennsylvania.

From his profile in Find A Grave:

PA Obit: After a few days illness at the home of his nephew, William A. McFarland, of Van Dyke, Joseph M. Rupp, a veteran of the Civil War, passed away June 6th, age 83 years, 10 months and 7 days. Mr. Rupp was a native of Walker Township, but resided in the West until thirteen years ago, when he returned to Juanita County. His wife, four sons, and one daughter survive him and reside in the West.

Sources

Ancestry.com, including

• U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
• 1880 Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah US Census - married with five children - occupation: Assistant Jailer
• 1920 Walker, Juniata, Pennsylvania US Census - living with his nephew and family
• Pennsylvania Death Certificate

Find A Grave: Memorial #77493736 - Locust Run Cemetery in Juniata County, Pennsylvania