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Franklin HOOBLER was born on 7 Feb 1842 in Van Buren Twp., Fountain Co., IN. He died on 8 Apr 1863 in Buck Lodge, TN (Civil War). Phillips Cemetery listing for Livingston County shows Franklin as a Civil War veteran. Parents: Jacob II HOOBLER and Mary DICE.

Franklin HOOBLER was born on 8 Nov 1866 in Newtown Twp., Livingston Co., IL. He died on 13 Dec 1891. Parents: John D. HOOBLER and Louvica H. LUNDY.

Children were: Claude HOOBLER , Thurlow F. HOOBLER.

Frederic S. HOOBLER was born on 31 Jul 1876 in Urbana, IL. He died on 15 Feb 1960 in La Salle Co., Streator, IL. Parents: Frederick HOOBLER and Martha FLESHMAN.

He was married to Anna K. LOESCH on 5 Feb 1925 in Peoria, IL.

Frederick HOOBLER was born on 23 May 1836 in Vermillion Co., IN.⁽⁶⁰⁷⁾ He died on 22 Feb 1914 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL. "Frederick Hoobler, a prominent and well-to-do citizen, and one who has long resided in Newtown Township, occupies the old homestead of his father. To this Frederick came with the parental family when a lad fifteen years of age. . . In the spring of 1872, then desiring a change of location and occupation, he repaired to Blackstone, in Sunbury Township, and engaged in a general store, remaining there two years, after which he removed into Champaign County and became a dealer in grain and provisions. This latter move was for the benefit of his children, he having in the meantime been married, and desired to give them the advantages of the schools of that county. This object accomplished, the family returned to Newtown Township, where they have since resided. . . Our subject, politically, is an independent Greenbacker, and his excellent lady a member in good standing of the United Brethren Church, a congregation which was organized by his father upon first coming to this county. . . he has secured the good-will and esteem of those around him, and endeavored in all his conduct to observe the precepts of the Golden Rule. He has held the responsible position of United States Mail Contractor, Postmaster and Assessor. Parents: John HOOBLER and Rebecca FETTERHOFF.

He was married to Martha FLESHMAN on 19 Feb 1860 in Livingston Co., IL. Children were: Matti May HOOBLER, Susannah HOOBLER, Hattie HOOBLER, Eben Alden HOOBLER, Birdie H. HOOBLER, Myrtle Florance HOOBLER, Frederic S. HOOBLER, Jesse HOOBLER, Gussie Marilla HOOBLER.

Frederick E. HOOBLER was born on 17 Nov 1853. Parents: John D. HOOBLER and Louvica H. LUNDY.

Frederick M. HOOBLER was born in 1854.⁽⁶⁰⁸⁾ Parents: William O. HOOBLER and Mary ?.

Children were: Myrtle M. HOOBLER.

George HOOBLER was born on 26 Jun 1809 in Cumberland Co., PA. He died on 31 Jan 1882 in La Salle Co., Streator, IL. Parents: Jacob HOOBLER and Margaret BROWN.

He was married to Susanna MYERS on 31 Oct 1832 in Fountain Co., IN. Children were: Malinda HOOBLER, Ephraim HOOBLER, John G. HOOBLER.

George A. HOOBLER was born on 6 Jan 1864 in IL. He died in 1944. Parents: William O. HOOBLER and Harriet J. MYER.

Children were: Clifford C. HOOBLER, Mildred V. HOOBLER.

George Mortimer HOOBLER was born on 28 Jan 1877 in Livingston Co., IL. He died on 14 Jul 1967 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. Parents: Jacob III HOOBLER and Margaret Elmira SMITH .

He was married to Dora E. SMITHERMAN on 9 Mar 1910 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS. Children were: Lewis C. HOOBLER, Everett HOOBLER.

Gertrude HOOBLER (Private). Parents: William S. HOOBLER and Ellen ?.

Glenn Eldon HOOBLER was born.⁽⁵⁹¹⁾ Parents: Ezra Elmer HOOBLER and Kathryn Rose VAN SYCKLE.

Goldie Mabel HOOBLER was born on 31 Dec 1884 in St. Marys, Pottawatomie Co., KS. She died on 26 Jul 1956 in Canadian, Hemphill Co., TX. Parents: Jacob III HOOBLER and Margaret Elmira SMITH .

She was married to George Earl MCCLEERY on 27 Mar 1907 in Moulton, NE.

Gussie Marilla HOOBLER was born on 21 Jul 1884 in Livingston Co., Newton Twp., IL. She died on 1 Mar 1952 in La Salle Co., Streator, IL. Parents: Frederick HOOBLER and Martha FLESHMAN.

She was married to William Cadet JONES on 14 Nov 1905 in La Salle Co., Streator, IL. Children were: William Donald JONES, Virginia Maxine JONES, Bruce Marshall JONES.

Hannah O. HOOBLER was born on 5 Jan 1863. Parents: John D. HOOBLER and Louvica H. LUNDY.

Harold Eben HOOBLER (Private). Parents: Eben Alden HOOBLER and Sarah Iola APPLEGATE.

Children were: Ethel Sarah HOOBLER, Carol Jean HOOBLER.

Harriet HOOBLER was born about 1868 in IL. Parents: Ephraim HOOBLER and Francina MCCASHLAND.

Harriet Estella HOOBLER was born on 26 May 1856. She died on 29 May 1860. Parents: William HOOBLER and Hannah J. ANDREWS.

Harry L. HOOBLER was born on 27 Sep 1892.⁽³⁴⁶⁾ He died in 1948 in Livingston Co., IL.⁽³⁴⁶⁾ Parents: Wilder HOOBLER and Rachel Ellen SNYDER.

He was married to Ann OAKES on 14 Feb 1918. Children were: Bonnie HOOBLER.

Hattie HOOBLER was born on 20 Nov 1866. She died on 20 Jan 1867. Parents: Frederick HOOBLER and Martha FLESHMAN.

Hattie HOOBLER (Private). Parents: William S. HOOBLER and Ellen ?.

Infant HOOBLER (Private). Parents: Charles Elijah HOOBLER and Ella May PARKHURST.

Isabella HOOBLER was born about 1863.⁽⁵⁹¹⁾ Parents: Jeremiah HOOBLER and Mary Ann LONGNECKER.

Ivan HOOBLER was born.⁽⁵⁹¹⁾ Parents: Ezra Elmer HOOBLER and Kathryn Rose VAN SYCKLE.

Jacob HOOBLER was born about 1775 in Toboyne Twp., Perry Co., PA.⁽⁶⁰⁹⁾ He died in Jul 1814 in Toboyne Twp., Perry Co., PA.⁽⁶¹⁰⁾ (Information was obtained from Sandra Parcher, 1996. Hoobler descendants wrote various articles and were given to Juanita Hoobler Cress, St. Mary's, Kansas)

"Shortly after Jacob and Margaret Brown were married, there was a migration of German settlers to central Pennsylvania. John Hoobler, his sons and their families, the Browns and others of our ancestral lines, including the Reeds and Dices, left the Tulpehocken to seek new land. By 1795, the Browns and Hooblers were in Toboyne Twp., Cumberland County (now Perry County), Pennsylvania.

Ten children were born to Jacob and Margaret, then tragedy struck. Jacob died suddenly leaving no will. The last child, Michael, was born the year Jacob died (1814). Jacob had been a farmer; in 1820 his widow was assessed for 125 acres of land. Court records, including the inventory of the estate, the letters of administration to widow "Rebecca" Margaret Hoobler and her brother, Peter Brown, document the division of the estate. The estate was settled in 1822 and at that time Margaret and the Browns joined the movement ot Ohio. Adam and Michael, with their families, moved to Ohio prior to Jacob's death. It is said that their father, John, died there. Parents: John HOOBLER and Anna Margareth ?.

He was married to Margaret BROWN on 10 Jun 1794 in Lebanon Co., Jackson Twp., PA.⁽²⁸⁶⁾ Children were: Catherine HOOBLER, Sarah HOOBLER, Elizabeth HOOBLER, John HOOBLER, Mary HOOBLER, Jacob II HOOBLER, William HOOBLER, George HOOBLER, David HOOBLER, Michael HOOBLER.

Jacob HOOBLER was born about 1795. Parents: John , Jr. HOOBLER and Susannah KOCKENDERFER.

Jacob HOOBLER was born on 30 May 1876 in IL. Parents: William HOOBLER and Hannah J. ANDREWS.

Jacob HOOBLER Parents: Adam HOOBLER and Elizabeth LAWYER.

Jacob II HOOBLER was born on 16 Sep 1805 in Cumberland Co., Toboyne Twp., PA. He died on 8 Nov 1894 in Near St. Marys, KS. Buried in Phillips Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL. Parents: Jacob HOOBLER and Margaret BROWN.

He was married to Mary DICE on 19 Feb 1829 in Veedersburg, Fountain Co., IN.⁽⁴⁰⁸⁾ Children were: John D. HOOBLER, William HOOBLER, Mary HOOBLER , Margaret Jane HOOBLER, Eliza HOOBLER, Franklin HOOBLER, Jacob III HOOBLER.

Jacob III HOOBLER was born on 21 Nov 1847 in Fountain Co, IN. He died on 11 Feb 1937 in Hemphill Co., TX. Parents: Jacob II HOOBLER and Mary DICE.

He was married to Margaret Elmira SMITH on 3 Sep 1867 in Smithdale, IL. Children were: Bertha HOOBLER, Minnie Estella HOOBLER, Willaba HOOBLER, William Amos HOOBLER, Ezra Elmer HOOBLER, John Melvin HOOBLER, George Mortimer HOOBLER, Myrtle Jane HOOBLER , Alta Elmira HOOBLER, Frank Wilder HOOBLER, Goldie Mabel HOOBLER, Elva Pearl HOOBLER, Clarence HOOBLER.

Jean HOOBLER Parents: Ernest E. HOOBLER and Lottie JUDD.

Jemima HOOBLER was born on 10 Jan 1824 in Fulton Co., OH. She died on 22 Mar 1921 in Livingston Co., Missal, IL.⁽⁶¹¹⁾ Source: Written by Vernald Barnhart, probably taken from Jemima's obituary.
Jemima Kuns born to John and Rebecca Hoobler Jan. 10, 1824 in Fulton County, Ohio. John Hoobler was a minister. In 1828 family went by covered wagon to Vermillion County, Indiana. Family consisted of Jemima, age 4, brother Jerry, and the children's grandparents. Here Jemima was crippled for life. Indians a problem, especially Capt. John who terrified Jemima. John Hoobler sympathized with the oppressed and was bothered by the Fugitive Slave Law. In 1847 family moved to Vermillion County, Illinois and stayed 4 years. Here Jemima and Jacob Kuns were married. In 1851Jemima and Jacob went to Livingston and laid claim to government land. Eight children were born. Three died of diseases during childhood and one was killed in a runaway.
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Obituary of Jemima states she was born to John and Rebecca Hoobler, January 10, 1824 in Fulton County, Ohio. Jemima died at the age of 97 at her daughter's (Mrs. George Powell) home. The funeral was held at the U.B. church at Missal, with interment in Phillips cemetery.

Jean Powell Keesee (granddaughter of Jacob and Jemima, 89 years old [02/21/97]) said Jemima was short and weighed less than 100 pounds all her life. Jean's granddaughter (Linda Keesee McCabe) is now in possession of Jemima's crutch. "Jean remembers her grandmother very well because she lived with her until Jemima died. Jean loved her very much. She remembers Jemima asking Jean to go outside to the well to fetch a fresh drink of water, and then rewarding her with a peppermint candy." She also knew her two aunts, Sarah R., or "Aunt Becky," and Mary C., or "Aunt Molly."
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Letter from Donna Berge for Jean Powell Keesee, May 23, 1997: "Jean also remembers a story that was told about her Grandma Jemima. It is said that she had visitors for dinner one day. After preparing a huge meal and seating the gorup, she said to begin eating, then excused herself to her bedroom right next to the dining room. She was absent for quite a while, and finally someone decided to check on her. When the person entered the room, Jemima had had a baby and was tying the umbilical cord!" Parents: John HOOBLER and Rebecca FETTERHOFF.

She was married to Jacob KUNS on 20 Oct 1849 in Vermilion Co., IL. Children were: John Daniel KUNS, Marion Franklin KUNS, Mary Catherine KUNS, Sarah Rebecca KUNS, Margaret Ellen KUNS, Elizabeth Ann KUNS, Andrew Jacob KUNS, Mahala Isabel KUNS.

Jeremiah HOOBLER was born about 1822 in PA.⁽⁵⁹¹⁾⁽⁶⁰⁰⁾ He died in Livingston Co., IL.⁽¹⁵⁾⁽³⁴⁶⁾ Parents: John HOOBLER and Rebecca FETTERHOFF.

He was married to Elizabeth LOWE on 25 Mar 1847 in Vermillion Co., IN.⁽⁵⁹¹⁾⁽⁶¹²⁾ Children were: Charles Elijah HOOBLER.

He was married to Frances M. CONNOR on 22 Jan 1854. Children were: Mary C. HOOBLER.

He was married to Mary Ann LONGNECKER on 12 Nov 1858 in Polk Co., IA. Children were: Emma J. HOOBLER, Ebin L. HOOBLER, David N. HOOBLER, Isabella HOOBLER, Ada HOOBLER, Benjamin HOOBLER.

Jesse HOOBLER was born on 21 Jul 1878 in Livingston Co., IL. He died on 20 Jun 1914 in La Salle Co., Streator, IL. Parents: Frederick HOOBLER and Martha FLESHMAN.

John HOOBLER was born on 2 Aug 1801 in Perry Co., PA.⁽⁶¹³⁾⁽⁶¹⁴⁾⁽⁶¹⁵⁾ He died on 16 Apr 1886 in Newtown Twp., Livingston Co., IL.⁽⁶¹⁶⁾ Rev. John Hoobler was born in Perry County, PA, on the 2nd of August, 1801. He removed to Montgomery County, OH, in 1823; thence to Fountain County, Indiana, in 1832, and to Vemillion County, Indiana, where he represented the county, in 1836 and 1837, also in 1841 and 1842. He removed to Vermilion County, Illinois, in 1847, and settled in Ross township, where he was the first elected supervisor. He then went to Livinston County, Illinois, in 1851, where he was presiding elder for six years. From there he went to Perrysville, Indiana, in 1872, and there he acted as a local preacher. He returned to Vermilion County in 1874. He was twice married; first, to Miss Rebecca Fetterhoff, in 1821--they had eleven children. After Rebecca's death, 6 Aug 1871, John Hoobler married Lydia A. Hulick, a native of Pennsylvania.

In 1851 Mr. Hoobler purchased eighty acres of land in Newtown Township, and soon afterward entered 1,400 acres which was mostly devoted to pasture. He was foremost in all the enterprises calculated to encourage the moral and educational welfare of the people, and while for over fifty years he was a laborer in the Master's vineyard, he also in the meantime built up a good homestead and superintended the cultivation of a large tract of land. In early life he had identified himself with the Democratic party, but later adopted Republican principles, and was a strong Prohibitionist. During the agitation of the Fugitive Slave Law he was most radically on the side of the oppressed, and lifted up his voice at every opportunity in behalf of those in bondage. He had in his possession a picture of Owen Lovejoy, which that gentleman gave him in 1860, and which he prized for its associations beyond price, and which he wanted to hand down to his children as a reminder of one of the brave men of his day and generation. He greatly prospered in worldly affairs, as well as in the ministry, and made good use of his opportunities.

Rev. John and Rebecca Hoobler's home was located on the northeast corner of Section 23, Newtown Township, Livingston County, Illinois. This home was destroyed by fire. Another was built in 1857, and this home was later the residence of his son, Frederick Hoobler, and family.

John and Rebecca are buried side-by-side in New Michigan Cemetery, Newtown, Illinois.

--------------------------------------------------- Parents: Jacob HOOBLER and Margaret BROWN.

He was married to Rebecca FETTERHOFF in 1821 in PA. Children were: Jeremiah HOOBLER, Jemima HOOBLER, Catherine HOOBLER, David HOOBLER, William O. HOOBLER, John F. HOOBLER, Mary M. HOOBLER, Frederick HOOBLER, Andrew J. HOOBLER, Daniel V. HOOBLER, Julia HOOBLER.

He was married to Lydia A. HULICK on 17 Feb 1872.

John HOOBLER was born about 1864 in IL. Parents: Ephraim HOOBLER and Francina MCCASHLAND.

John HOOBLER was born about 1734 in PA.⁽⁶⁰⁹⁾⁽⁶¹⁷⁾⁽⁶¹⁸⁾ He died about 1815 in OH. Parents: Jacob HUBLER and Anna Barbara ?.

Children were: Adam HOOBLER, John , Jr. HOOBLER, Michael HOOBLER, Jacob HOOBLER, Maria Barbara HOOBLER.

John HOOBLER was born on 4 Mar 1787 in Berks Co., PA.⁽⁶¹⁹⁾ Parents: John , Jr. HOOBLER and Susannah KOCKENDERFER.

John HOOBLER Parents: Robert L. HOOBLER and Mary HALL.

Children were: Albert HOOBLER, Diecy HOOBLER.

John HOOBLER. Parents: Adam HOOBLER and Margaret BAIR.

John , Jr. HOOBLER was born about 1765. Parents: John HOOBLER and Anna Margareth ?.

Children were: John HOOBLER, Susannah HOOBLER , Daniel HOOBLER, Salme HOOBLER , Jacob HOOBLER.

John D. HOOBLER was born on 10 Jan 1830 in Covington, Fountain County, IN. He died in 1905. Parents: Jacob II HOOBLER and Mary DICE.

He was married to Louvica H. LUNDY on 23 Dec 1852 in Newtown Twp., Livingston Co., IL. Children were: Frederick E. HOOBLER, Otho HOOBLER, Alice HOOBLER, Delphi A. HOOBLER, Mary E. HOOBLER, Elza HOOBLER, Hannah O. HOOBLER, Margaret E. HOOBLER, Franklin HOOBLER, Orville HOOBLER.

John E. HOOBLER was born on 14 Sep 1862. Parents: William O. HOOBLER and Harriet J. MYER.

Children were: Diecy HOOBLER, Albert HOOBLER .

John F. HOOBLER was born about 1831. Parents: John HOOBLER and Rebecca FETTERHOFF.

John G. HOOBLER was born about 1842 in IN. Parents: George HOOBLER and Susanna MYERS.

John J. HOOBLER was born about 1878 in Reading Twp., Livingston Co., IL.⁽⁵⁹¹⁾ Parents: Charles Elijah HOOBLER and Ella May PARKHURST.

John Melvin HOOBLER was born on 14 Jan 1875 in Streator, La Salle Co., IL. He died on 13 Sep 1955 in Taylor, Loup Co., NE. Parents: Jacob III HOOBLER and Margaret Elmira SMITH .

He was married to Trissa SAVILLE in 1897. Children were: Francis Melvin HOOBLER, Roy Francis HOOBLER, Ray Howard HOOBLER, Bessie Pearl HOOBLER, Elva Elmira HOOBLER.

He was married to Pearl MCCALLUM on 6 Oct 1909.

Juanita Delphine HOOBLER (Private). Parents: Ralph Alphonso HOOBLER and Evangeline Susannah GREY.

She was married to Delbert Earl CRESS on 19 Jun 1946 in Livingston Co., IL.⁽²⁸⁰⁾ Children were: Ronald Lee CRESS, Daniel Earl CRESS, James Allen CRESS.

Julia HOOBLER died on 5 Oct 1891 in Livingston Co., Newtown Twp., IL. She was born UNKNOWN. Parents: John HOOBLER and Rebecca FETTERHOFF.

Kenneth HOOBLER Parents: Robert L. HOOBLER and Mary HALL.

Lena L. HOOBLER was born on 21 Dec 1889. She died on 4 Feb 1970. Parents: Wilder HOOBLER and Rachel Ellen SNYDER.

She was married to Lester GOCHANOUR on 16 Apr 1913.

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