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     Paul C. Curnick was born before 1870.

     Paul C. Curnick married Harriett Semonin, daughter of Peter C. Semonin and Martha Ann Dixon, on 25 September 1889 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.¹

     Alice F. Semonin was also known as Allie.

     Alice F. Semonin was born on 24 November 1852 in Kentucky.^1,2 She was the daughter of Peter C. Semonin and Martha Ann Dixon. In the census of 11 August 1860 in Henderson County, Kentucky, Alice appears in the household of Peter C. Semonin as Alice Semonin. She was 7 years old and was born in Kentucky.³ In the census of 18 June 1900 in Knight Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Peter C. Semonin. Her name appears as Alice Semonin. She is 47 years old, single, and was born in November, 1852, in Kentucky. Her father was born in France and her mother in Virginia.⁴

     Alice F. Semonin died in 1923.² She is buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery located in.²

     George Semonin was born on 8 June 1854 in Kentucky. He was the son of Peter C. Semonin and Martha Ann Dixon. In the census of 11 August 1860 in Henderson County, Kentucky, George appears in the household of Peter C. Semonin as George Semonin. He is five years old and was born in Kentucky.¹

     John P. Semonin was born on 5 April 1856 in Kentucky.¹ He was the son of Peter C. Semonin and Martha Ann Dixon. In the census of 11 August 1860 in Henderson County, Kentucky, John appears in the household of Peter C. Semonin as John Semonin. He is three years old and was born in Kentucky.² In the census of 18 June 1900 in Knight Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, he is listed as the son of Peter C. Semonin. His name appears as Joh P. Semonin. He is 44 years old, single, and was born in April, 1856, in Kentucky. His father was born in France and his mother in Virginia. He is working as a farm labourer and has been employed all year.³

     William O. Semonin was born on 11 December 1857 in Kentucky. He was the son of Peter C. Semonin and Martha Ann Dixon. In the census of 11 August 1860 in Henderson County, Kentucky, William appears in the household of Peter C. Semonin as William Semonin. He is two years old and was born in Kentucky.¹

     Jean Semonin was born in September 1866 in Henderson County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Paul F. Semonin and Sarah G. Rouse.¹

     Robert G. Rouse married Susan G.

     Robert G. Rouse was born circa 1827 in Kentucky. He was the son of James Rouse and Sarah.

     Susan G. married Robert G. Rouse, son of James Rouse and Sarah.

     Jacob Rouse was born circa 1830 in Kentucky. He was the son of James Rouse and Sarah.

     Isabella Rouse was born circa 1833 in Kentucky. She was the daughter of James Rouse and Sarah.

     James L. Rouse was born circa 1835 in Kentucky. He was the son of James Rouse and Sarah.

     Leonard J. Rouse was born circa 1848. He was the son of Robert G. Rouse and Susan G.

     Emma Rouse was born circa 1849. She was the daughter of Robert G. Rouse and Susan G.

     Kate Rouse was born circa 1854. She was the daughter of Robert G. Rouse and Susan G.

     Robert Rouse was born circa 1859. He was the son of Robert G. Rouse and Susan G.

     Ann Eliza Landis was born on 10 August 1851 in Defiance County, Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Absalom Landis and Emily Frances Hughes.¹ In the census of 17 July 1860 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, Ann appears in the household of Absalom Landis as Ann Landis. She is nine years old and was born in Ohio.² In the census of 4 August 1870 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, Ann appears in the household of Emily Landis as Eliza A. Landis. She is 18 years old and was born in Ohio.³

     Ann Eliza Landis married Robert Warner circa 1875.^4,5 In the census of 3 June 1880 in Clinton, Franklin County, Ohio, she is listed as the wife of Robert Warner. Her name appears as Eliza Warner. She is 28 years old. keeping house, and was born in Ohio, as were her parents.⁵ Ann Eliza Landis was living at Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, at the death of her sister, Ella Bricker on 16 April 1926.⁴

     George Washington Landis was born on 6 April 1853 in Defiance County, Ohio.^1,3 He was the son of Absalom Landis and Emily Frances Hughes.^2,3 In the census of 17 July 1860 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, George appears in the household of Absalom Landis as George Landis. He is seven years old and was born in Ohio.⁴ In the census of 4 August 1870 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, George appears in the household of Emily Landis as George Landis. He is 16 years old and was born in Ohio.⁵

     George Washington Landis died in 1921.¹ He is buried in the Forest Home Cemetery located in Salem Township, Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.¹

     Emma France Landis was also known as Fanny.¹

     Emma France Landis was born on 19 September 1855 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Absalom Landis and Emily Frances Hughes. In the census of 17 July 1860 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, Emma appears in the household of Absalom Landis as Francis Landis. She is five years old and was born in Ohio.² In the census of 4 August 1870 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, Emma appears in the household of Emily Landis as Frances Landis. She is 15 years old and was born in Ohio.³

     Emma France Landis married Edward Frease. Emma France Landis was living at Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, at the death of her sister, Ella Bricker on 16 April 1926.¹ She is buried in the Forest Home Cemetery located in.

     David L. Landis was born on 20 September 1857 in Defiance County, Ohio.^5,1 He was the son of Absalom Landis and Emily Frances Hughes.^4,5 In the census of 17 July 1860 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, David appears in the household of Absalom Landis as David Landis. He is three years old and was born in Ohio.⁶ In the census of 4 August 1870 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, David appears in the household of Emily Landis as David Landis. He is 11 years old and was born in Ohio.⁷ In the census of 7 June 1880 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, he is listed as the son of Emily Landis. His name appears as David L. Landis. He is 21 years old and was born in Ohio, as were his parents. He is farming.³

     David L. Landis married Emma Warner, daughter of William Warner, in 1882.^8,9 In the census of 11 June 1900 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, David L. Landis, shown as David L. Landis, appears as a head of household, which include his wife, Emma Landis, his son, Olan L. Landis, his daughter, Dena M. Landis. He is 42 years old and has been married for 18 years. He was born in Ohio, September 1857. His parents were born in Ohio also. He is working as a merchant and owns his own home.¹⁰ In the census of 18 April 1910 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, David L. Landis appears as a head of household which include his wife, Emma Landis, his son, Olan Landis, his daughter, Gina Landis . He is 51 years old, has been married for 28 years, and was born in the United States, as were his parents.¹¹ David L. Landis was living at Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, at the death of his sister, Ella Bricker on 16 April 1926.²

     David L. Landis died in 1944.¹ He is buried in the Forest Home Cemetery located in Salem Township, Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio. He is buried next to his wife Emma, and his daughter, Dena M.¹

     Bette Menke was born circa 1823 in Bremen.^3,4

     Bette Menke married Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink, son of Johann Ernst Heinrich Wilhelm Piepenbrink and Ilse Maria Sophie Charlotte Hoeltken, on 29 April 1842 in Indiana.^3,2 In the Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, census dated 16 August 1850, Bette Menke, shown as Batta Piepenbrink, is listed in the household of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink. She is 27 years old and was born in Germany.³ In the Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, census dated 26 July 1860, Bette Menke, shown as Bette Pepenbrink, is listed in the household of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink. She is 37 years old and was born in Bremen.⁵ As of 1870, Bette Menke was also known as Betty.⁴ As of 1870, Bette Menke was also known as Betsy.⁶ In the census of 7 July 1870 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, Bette appears in the household of Christian Piepenbrink as Betty Peipenbrink. She is 47 years old, keeping house, and was born in Bremen.⁷

     Drury Holt was born on 27 January 1801 in Tennessee.^2,6,7 He was the son of Drury Holt and Elizabeth Rogers.² In the 1810 census in Barbourville, Knox County, Kentucky, Drury Holt is assumed to be enumerated with Drury Holt.⁸ In the 1820 census in Whitley County, Kentucky, Drury Holt is assumed to be enumerated with Drury Holt.⁹ In the 7 August 1820 census in Whitley County, Kentucky, Drury Holt is assumed to be enumerated with Jane Holt.¹⁰ In 1830, Drury moved to Rush County, Indiana.¹¹ In 1838, Drury was working as school teacher and preacher. He taught school in a small schoolhouse on his farm, which was in Ripley Township, but as of 1888 was then in Posey township. He also taught several other schools in the area. in Ripley Township, Rush County, Indiana.¹²

     Drury Holt, shown as Drury Holt, was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 census Jackson Township, Rush County, Indiana. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household: . Drury is between 30 and 40 years old. Sally Ann, Nancy, and Emizette are children from his wfe's previous marriage.¹³ Circa 1845, Drury was working as minister. He was one of the pioneer ministers. He also served at one time, the Arlington congregation in a ministerial capacity. in Plum Creek Christian Church, Rush County, Indiana.¹⁴ In the census of 4 September 1850 at Jackson Township, Rush County, Indiana, Drury Holt, shown as Drewry Holt, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; George William Holt, Alfred P. Holt, Melinda Holt, Drury Holt, John G. Holt, Henry Holt, Doswell Holt, Emizette Kendall and Nancy Kendall. He is 49 years old, a C. R. Clergyman, and was born in Tennessee. His real estate is valued at $4000.¹⁵ In the newspaper Republican an article was written that stated "Elder Drury Holt will deliver a lecture on 'Bible Slavery' at the court house on the evening of the 1sr proximo, at early candle lighting. Persons of all parties are respectfully invited to attend. Honorable criticism is solicted. Let there be a full attendance." The newspaper Jacksonian the following week stated "Drury Holt, a dyed-in-the-wool abolitionist who we are informed, got his property through the subject of 'Bible Slavery."¹⁶ In the census of June 1860 at Posey Township, Rush County, Indiana, Drury Holt, shown as Drury Holt, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Drury Holt, John G. Holt and Henry Holt. He is 59 years old and was born in Tennessee. He is a farmer with his real estate valued at $11,000. His personal estate is valued at $1000.¹⁷ In the census of 25 August 1870 in Posey Township, Rush County, Indiana, Drury Holt, shown as Drury Holt, is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; John G. Holt. He is 69 years old and was born in Tennessee. He is a farmer with real estate valued at $7000 and a personal estate at $700. He is living next to George Holt, age 36, and his household.¹⁸ In the census of 7 June 1880 at Posey Township, Rush County, Indiana, Drury Holt, shown as Drury Holt, appears as a head of household. Living with him is, his step daughter, Emizette Kendall. He is 79 year old, born in Kentucky and shown as a retired farmer. His parents were born in Virginia.¹⁹

     Drury Holt died on 11 March 1883 in Rush County, Indiana, at age 82.^7,20 He is buried Hannegan Cemetery, Posey Township, Rush County, Indiana.^21,7

     Charlotte Piepenbrink was born in 1844 in Indiana.² She was the daughter of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink and Bette Menke.² In the Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, census dated 16 August 1850, Charlotte Piepenbrink, shown as Charlotte Piepenbrink, is listed in the household of Christian Piepenbrink. She is 6 years old and was born in Indiana.² In the Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, census dated 26 July 1860, Charlotte Piepenbrink, shown as Charlott Pepenbrink, is listed in the household of Christian Piepenbrink. She is 16 years old and was born in Indiana.³

     Charlotte Piepenbrink married August Wilde on 29 September 1862 in Indiana.⁴

     Eliza Piepenbrink was born circa 1846 in Germany.² She was the daughter of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink and Bette Menke.² In the Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, census dated 16 August 1850, Eliza Piepenbrink, shown as Eliza Piepenbrink, is listed in the household of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink. She is four years old and was born in Germany.² In the Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, census dated 26 July 1860, Eliza Piepenbrink, shown as Eliza Pepenbrink, is listed in the household of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink. She is 14 years old and was born in Indiana.³

     William J. Piepenbrink was also known as William John F. Piepenbrink.⁵

     William J. Piepenbrink was born in 1849 in Indiana.⁴ He was the son of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink and Bette Menke.⁴ In the Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, census dated 16 August 1850, William J. Piepenbrink, shown as William Piepenbrink, is listed in the household of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink. He is one year old and was born in Indiana.⁴ In the Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, census dated 26 July 1860, William J. Piepenbrink, shown as William Pepenbrink, is listed in the household of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink. He is 12 years old and was born in Indiana.⁶

     William J. Piepenbrink married Julia L. Knothe on 20 November 1877 in Allen County, Indiana.^3,5

     Gustoph Piepenbrink was born circa 1853 in Indiana.² He was the son of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink and Bette Menke.² In the Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, census dated 26 July 1860, Gustoph Piepenbrink, shown as Gustoph Pepenbrink, is listed in the household of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink. He is seven years old and was born in Indiana.²

     May Piepenbrink was born circa 1856 in Indiana. He was the son of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink and Bette Menke.² In the Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, census dated 26 July 1860, May Piepenbrink, shown as May Pepenbrink, is listed in the household of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink. She is four years old and was born in Indiana.² In the Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, census dated 7 July 1870, May Piepenbrink, shown as Christiciz Peipenbrink, is listed in the household of an unknown person . She is 16 years old and was born in Indiana. Her parents are of foreign birth. Her name is hard to read on the census.

     Pauline Piepenbrink was born circa 1858 in Indiana. She was the daughter of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink and Bette Menke.³ In the Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, census dated 26 July 1860, Pauline Piepenbrink, shown as Pauline Pepenbrink, is listed in the household of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink. She is two years old and was born in Indiana.³ In the census of 7 July 1870 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, Pauline appears in the household of Christian Piepenbrink as Paulina Peipenbrink. She is 10 years old and was born in Indiana.⁴

     Bettie Piepenbrink was born circa May 1860 in Indiana. She was the daughter of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink and Bette Menke.³ In the Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, census dated 26 July 1860, Bettie Piepenbrink, shown as Bettie Pepenbrink, is listed in the household of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink. She is one month old and was born in Indiana.³ In the census of 7 July 1870 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, Bettie appears in the household of Conrad Diedrich Christian Piepenbrink as Bettes Peipenbrink. She is 14 years old and was born in Indiana.⁴

     Margaret Jane King was born on 4 May 1832 in Indiana.^3,5 She was the daughter of Ivan King and Matilda Waldron.^3,4 In the 1840 census in Monroe County, Indiana, Margaret Jane King is assumed to be enumerated with Ivan King.⁶ In the census of 1 October 1850 in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, Margaret appears in the household of Ivan King as Margaret J. King. She is 18 years old and was born in Indiana.⁷ Margaret Jane King survived the death of her father, Ivan King, who died on 28 February 1853.

     Margaret Jane King married first John Bogart on 9 February 1854.^8,9,10 As of 1857, Margaret Jane King was also known as Jane Bogard.¹¹

     Margaret Jane King's second husband was Zachariah Catron. They married on 23 April 1857 in Greene County, Indiana.^12,13,11 In the census of 14 August 1860 in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, Margaret appears in the household of Zachariah Catron as Mary J. Catron. She is 24 years old and was born in Indiana.¹⁴ In the Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, census dated 4 August 1870, Margaret Jane King, shown as Mary Jane Catron, is listed in the household of an unknown person . She is 36 years old, keeps house, and was born in Indiana.

     Margaret Jane King married Silas P. Waggoner, son of Father of Silas P. Waggoner, on 20 August 1876 in Greene County, Indiana. No children were born to this union.^15,5,16 In the census of 2 June 1880 in Scotland, Greene County, Indiana, she is listed as the wife of Silas P. Waggoner. Her name appears as Margarett J. Waggoner. She is 48 years old, keeping house, and was born in Indiana, as were her parents.¹⁷

     Margaret Jane King died on 10 October 1913 in Greene County, Indiana, at age 81.³

     John H. King was born circa 1835 in Indiana.¹ He was the son of Ivan King and Matilda Waldron.² In the 1840 census in Monroe County, Indiana, John H. King is assumed to be enumerated with Ivan King.³ In the census of 1 October 1850 in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, John appears in the household of Ivan King as John H. King. He is 15 years old, a farmer, and was born in Indiana.⁴

     John H. King married Ruth Ann Bodle, daughter of Hugh Bodle and Mary Priest, on 7 March 1860 in Martin County, Indiana.^5,6 In the census of 2 August 1860 at Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, John H. King, shown as Joh H. King, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Ruth A. King. He is 25 years old and was born in Indiana. He is a farmer with real estate valued at $1000 and his personal estate at $130. He was married within the year and is living near Jesse King, Berry King, William King, Granville King and their households.⁷ John H. King is a veteran of the Civil War. Fought on the Union side.⁸

     John H. King died before 1908.⁸