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     Benjamin H. King was born circa 1840. He was the son of Ivan King and Matilda Waldron.² In the 1840 census in Monroe County, Indiana, Benjamin H. King is assumed to be enumerated with Ivan King.³ In the census of 1 October 1850 in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, Benjamin appears in the household of Ivan King as Benjamin H. King. He is nine years old and was born in Indiana.⁴ Benjamin H. King is a veteran of the Civil War. He fought with the Union Army.²

     Benjamin H. King died before 1908.²

     Ann Eliza King was also known as Elizabeth King.³

     Ann Eliza King was born circa 1843 in Indiana. She was the daughter of Ivan King and Matilda Waldron.² In the census of 1 October 1850 in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, Ann appears in the household of Ivan King as Eliza A. King. She is seven years old and was born in Indiana.⁴ Ann Eliza King survived the death of her father, Ivan King, who died on 28 February 1853.

     Ann Eliza King died on 30 March 1858.^2,3

     Alfred King was born circa 1847. He was the son of Ivan King and Matilda Waldron.¹ In the census of 1 October 1850 in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, Alfred appears in the household of Ivan King as Alfred King. He is two years old and was born in Indiana.²

     Alfred King died before 1908.³

     John F. Stellhorn was born on 10 May 1847 in West Virginia.² He was the son of Henry Stellhorn and Sophia Brantmeyer.¹ In the census of 21 September 1850 in 45th District, Preston County, Virginia, John appears in the household of Henry Stellhorn as John F. Stillborn. He is three years old and was born in Virginia.³ In the census of 26 June 1860 in Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, John appears in the household of Henry Stellhorn as John Stellhorn. He is 13 years old and was born in Virginia.⁴

     John F. Stellhorn married Calista W. Herr on 9 December 1872.^5,2 John F. Stellhorn survived the death of his sister, Mary Haseman, who died on 8 May 1916.⁶

     John F. Stellhorn died on 28 May 1923 in White County, Indiana, at age 76.²

     Lauren Stellborn was born. She was the daughter of John F. Stellhorn and Calista W. Herr.

     Amelia Christine Sophia Piepenbrink was also known as Amelia Piepenbrink.^3,4

     Amelia Christine Sophia Piepenbrink was born on 12 April 1866 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁵ She was the daughter of Carl Heinrich Friedrich Conrad Piepenbrink and Mary Haseman.² In the census of 29 July 1870 in Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, Amelia appears in the household of Charles Piepenbrink as Amelia Piepenbrink. She is three years old and was born in Indiana. Her father is of foreign birth.⁶ In the census of June 1880 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Charles Piepenbrink. Her name appears as Amelia Piepenbrink. She is 13 years old and was born in Indiana. Her father was born in Prussia and her mother in Maryland.⁷

     Amelia Christine Sophia Piepenbrink married William Asbury Smith on 13 October 1887 in Allen County, Indiana.^4,8 ; Amelia. ; Emma, Amelia, and Clara. Sisters. Amelia Christine Sophia Piepenbrink survived the death of her mother, Mary Haseman, who died on 8 May 1916.⁹ Amelia Christine Sophia Smith survived the death of her father, Carl Heinrich Friedrich Conrad Piepenbrink, who died on 1 May 1917 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹⁰

     William Asbury Smith was born on 25 September 1861 in Allen County, Indiana.¹

     William Asbury Smith married Amelia Christine Sophia Piepenbrink, daughter of Carl Heinrich Friedrich Conrad Piepenbrink and Mary Haseman, on 13 October 1887 in Allen County, Indiana.^2,1 In 1914.

     William Asbury Smith died on 24 June 1931 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 69.¹

     Ernst Friedrich Wilhelm Piepenbrink was born on 7 December 1836 in Windheim, Westphalia, Prussia/Germany.¹ He was the son of Ernst Diedrich Piepenbrink and Ilse Marie Christine Sophie Witte.^2,1

      Ernst Friedrich Wilhelm Piepenbrink immigration on the same ship as Ernst Diedrich Piepenbrink and Ilse Marie Christine Sophie Witte on 1 July 1846 at New York City, New York, They arrived on the vessel Bark Republic, from Bremen. Charles Piepenbrink and family list Fort Wayne as their destination. The boat log shows Ernest, age 44, Sophia, age 38, Charlotte, as 11, Friedh Wilh, age 10, Carl Heinr, age 7, Ernst Diedr, age 5, Maria Louise, age 6 mo., Sophia Maria, age 6 months. Ernest's brother, Conrad, was living in Fort Wayne at this time. Also, traveling with them was Marie Witte, age 50 or 5. Most of the people on this boat were headed to Ft. Wayne.³ Ernst Friedrich Wilhelm Piepenbrink survived the death of his mother, Ilse Marie Christine Sophie Witte, who died. In the census of 19 November 1850 in Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, William appears in the household of Ernst Pepenbrink as William Pepenbrink. He is 14 years old and was born in Germany.⁴

     Maria Sophia Piepenbrink was born on 11 November 1844 in Windheim, Westphalia, Prussia/Germany.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Ernst Diedrich Piepenbrink and Ilse Marie Christine Sophie Witte.^1,2 Maria Sophia Piepenbrink immigration on the same ship as Ernst Diedrich Piepenbrink and Ilse Marie Christine Sophie Witte on 1 July 1846 at New York City, New York, They arrived on the vessel Bark Republic, from Bremen. Charles Piepenbrink and family list Fort Wayne as their destination. The boat log shows Ernest, age 44, Sophia, age 38, Charlotte, as 11, Friedh Wilh, age 10, Carl Heinr, age 7, Ernst Diedr, age 5, Maria Louise, age 6 mo., Sophia Maria, age 6 months. Ernest's brother, Conrad, was living in Fort Wayne at this time. Also, traveling with them was Marie Witte, age 50 or 5. Most of the people on this boat were headed to Ft. Wayne.¹ Maria Sophia Piepenbrink survived the death of her mother, Ilse Marie Christine Sophie Witte, who died. In the census of 19 November 1850 in Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, Maria appears in the household of Ernst Pepenbrink as Mary Pepenbrink. She is six years old and was born in Germany.⁵

     There is a Sophia Pepenbrink, age 15, born in Prussia living with Sophia Cartza and Louis Cartza, and several Boltmeyers in Preble, Adams County, Indiana.

     Maria Sophia Piepenbrink married Conrad Friedrick Christian Fahlsing, son of Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Fahlsing and Louisa Christine Dorothea Kleinschmidt, on 24 November 1863 in Adams County, Indiana. They were married the same day as Mary's sister Sophia.^6,4 Maria Sophia Fahlsing survived the death of her brother, Carl Heinrich Friedrich Conrad Piepenbrink, who died on 1 May 1917 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁷

     Maria Sophia Piepenbrink died on 29 October 1927 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 82.⁴

     Conrad Friedrick Christian Fahlsing was the son of Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Fahlsing and Louisa Christine Dorothea Kleinschmidt.

     Conrad Friedrick Christian Fahlsing married Maria Sophia Piepenbrink, daughter of Ernst Diedrich Piepenbrink and Ilse Marie Christine Sophie Witte, on 24 November 1863 in Adams County, Indiana. They were married the same day as Mary's sister Sophia.^1,2

     Russel Perry Smith was born in 1898 in Indiana.² He was the son of William Asbury Smith and Amelia Christine Sophia Piepenbrink.^4,1 In 1914. Russel Perry Smith witnessed the marriage of Forrest C. Bricker and Elsie Mildred Kelley on 6 September 1920 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; The best man was Elsie's cousin, Russel A. Smith.^5,6,7

     Hurbert Schermann was also known as Harry.

     Hurbert Schermann was born in 1902.¹ He was the son of Herman Scherman and Clara Piepenbrink.

     Hurbert Schermann married Donna Martin after 1917. They had three children; Patricia Woehnker, Dennis, and Marilyn Steckbeck.²

     Hurbert Schermann died in 1979.¹

     Friedrich Wilhelm Boese was born on 2 February 1802 in Windheim #52, Windheim, Westphalia, Prussia/Germany.

     Friedrich Wilhelm Boese married Marie Sophie Elisabeth Piepenbrink, daughter of Johann Ernst Heinrich Wilhelm Piepenbrink and Ilse Maria Sophie Charlotte Hoeltken, on 29 April 1827 in Evangelisch, Windheim, Westphalia, Prussia/Germany.¹ Friedrich Wilhelm Boese and Marie Sophie Elisabeth Piepenbrink immigrated on 12 June 1847 to New York City, New York. Arrive on the vessel Belinda from Bremer.² In the census of 16 August 1850 at Allen Township, Wayne County, Indiana, Friedrich Wilhelm Boese, shown as Frederick Baze, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Marie Sophie Elisabeth Piepenbrink, Friedrich Wilhelm Boese, Sophie Wilhelmine Boese, Ernst Dietrich Conrad Boese, Wilhelmine Lisette Boese and Carl Dietrich Conrad Boese. He is 47 years old, working as a carpenter with real estate valued at $500. He was born in Germany.³

     Wilson Culver Smith was born in 1913 in Indiana.² He was the son of William Asbury Smith and Amelia Christine Sophia Piepenbrink.¹ In 1914.

     Margaret Stellhorn was born in 1854 in Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Stellhorn and Sophia Brantmeyer. In the census of 26 June 1860 in Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, Margaret appears in the household of Henry Stellhorn as Margaret Stellhorn. She is six years old and was born in Virginia.¹ In the census of 11 June 1880 in New Haven, Allen, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Henry Stellhorn. Her name appears as Margaret Stillhorn.. Margaret is 26 years old and was born in Virginia.² Margaret Stellhorn survived the death of her sister, Mary Haseman, who died on 8 May 1916.³

     Calista W. Herr was born.

     Calista W. Herr married John F. Stellhorn, son of Henry Stellhorn and Sophia Brantmeyer, on 9 December 1872.^1,2

     Wilhemia Hasmann was also known as Wina Stellhorn. Wilhemia Hasmann was also known as Mary S. Wilhemia Haseman. Her funeral record, shows her maiden name as Stellhorn and that she was born in West Virginia, like her siblings. The 1850 and 1860 censuses show she was born in Maryland, like her sister, with a different father.^3,2,4

     I have a letter from Afton Bricker, that states Mrs. Piepenbrink was born a Hasmann, her father being Jacob Hasmann, and her mother marrying Henry Stellhorn after Hasmann's death. The letter goes on to say which children were Hasmann and which were Stellhorn. Some of the information is wrong, because the letter list Lizetta as a Hasman, but she was born in 1857, seven years after Henry and Sophia Stellhorn are shown together in the 1850 Census. Wilhemia and Mary are shown as being born in Maryland in the 1850 and 1860 censuses, therefore I believe their father was Mr. Hasmann and not Mr. Stellhorn.¹

     Wilhemia Hasmann was born on 17 December 1842 in Maryland. I believe she is the daughter of John/Jacob Hasmann and was born in Maryland as the 1850 and 1860 censuses state. Death Certificate states she was born in West Virginia and that her father was Wm. H. Stellhorn.^5,6 She was the daughter of John Haseman and Sophia Brantmeyer.^2,1 In the census of 21 September 1850 in 45th District, Preston County, Virginia, Wilhemia appears in the household of Henry Stellhorn as Wm. Stillhorn. She is seven years old and was born in Maryland. She is shown as a male, but believe this is wrong and should be a female.⁷ In the census of 26 June 1860 in Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, Wilhemia appears in the household of Henry Stellhorn as Wina Stellhorn. She is 17 years old and was born in Maryland.⁸

     Wilhemia Hasmann married William Habecker on 12 July 1866 in Allen County, Indiana.^9,4 In the census of 4 June 1870 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, Wilhemia appears in the household of William Habecker as Willimina Habecker. She is 26 years old and was born in Maryland.⁹ In the census of 30 August 1870 in Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, Wilhemia appears in the household of Henry Stellhorn as Maggie Stillhorn. She is 16 years old and was born in E. Virginia.¹⁰ Wilhemia Hasmann survived the death of her sister, Mary Haseman, who died on 8 May 1916.¹¹

     Wilhemia Hasmann died on 31 October 1919 at age 76.^12,6

     William Habecker was born in 1837 in Pennsylvania.¹

     William Habecker married Wilhemia Hasmann, daughter of John Haseman and Sophia Brantmeyer, on 12 July 1866 in Allen County, Indiana.^1,3

     Carl F. Piepenbrink was born on 23 January 1892 in Indiana.⁵ He was the son of Ernest J. Piepenbrink and Mary Ellng.⁴ In the census of 8 June 1900 in Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, he is listed as the son of Ernest J. Peipenbrink. His name appears as Carl Peipenbrink. He is eight years old, born January 1892 in Indiana. He is in school.⁶

     Carl F. Piepenbrink died on 21 October 1923 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 31.⁴

     Ethel Piepenbrink was born on 29 January 1895 in Indiana.² She was the daughter of Ernest J. Piepenbrink and Mary Ellng. In the census of 8 June 1900 in Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Ernest J. Peipenbrink. Her name appears as Ethel Peipenbrink. She is five years old, born january 1895 in Indiana.³ In the census of 20 April 1910 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Ernest J. Piepenbrink. Her name appears as Fern Piepenbrink. She is 15 years old and was born in Indiana, as were her parents.⁴

     Ethel Piepenbrink married Edward P. Boyle on 30 June 1915 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.²

     Ethel Piepenbrink died on 5 March 1961 at age 66.⁵

     Veronica Piepenbrink was also known as Fern Piepenbrink.^2,3,4

     Veronica Piepenbrink was born on 9 September 1897 in Indiana.⁴ She was the daughter of Ernest J. Piepenbrink and Mary Ellng. In the census of 20 April 1910 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Ernest J. Piepenbrink. Her name appears as Fern Piepenbrink. She is 15 years old and was born in Indiana, as were her parents.⁵

     Veronica Piepenbrink married Chester Vance on 9 January 1919 in Allen County, Indiana.⁴

     Veronica Piepenbrink died on 6 January 1976 at age 78.⁶

     Wilfred Piepenbrink was born on 2 July 1898 in Indiana. She was the daughter of Ernest J. Piepenbrink and Mary Ellng. In the census of 8 June 1900 in Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Ernest J. Peipenbrink. Her name appears as Wilferd Peipenbrink. She is one year old, born July 1898 in Indiana.²

     Wilfred Piepenbrink died on 4 April 1974 at age 75.³

     Vernon Piepenbrink was born on 22 April 1900 in Indiana.^2,3 She was the daughter of Ernest J. Piepenbrink and Mary Ellng.

     Vernon Piepenbrink died on 9 August 1953 at age 53.² She is buried in the Lindenwood Cemetery located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.²

     Mary Piepenbrink was born on 29 June 1904.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ernest J. Piepenbrink and Mary Ellng. In the census of 20 April 1910 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Ernest J. Piepenbrink. Her name appears as Mildary Piepenbrink. She is five years old and was born in Indiana, as were her parents.³

     Mary Piepenbrink died on 15 August 1982 at age 78.²

     Alice Piepenbrink was born on 5 April 1906 in Indiana.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ernest J. Piepenbrink and Mary Ellng. In the census of 20 April 1910 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Ernest J. Piepenbrink. Her name appears as Alice Piepenbrink. She is four years old and was born in Indiana, as were her parents.³

     Alice Piepenbrink died on 14 August 1990 at age 84.²

     Lucille Piepenbrink was born on 17 August 1908.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ernest J. Piepenbrink and Mary Ellng. In the census of 20 April 1910 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Ernest J. Piepenbrink. Her name appears as Lucille Piepenbrink. She is one year, eight months old and was born in Indiana, as were her parents.³

     Donna Martin married Hurbert Schermann, son of Herman Scherman and Clara Piepenbrink, after 1917. They had three children; Patricia Woehnker, Dennis, and Marilyn Steckbeck.¹

     Clara Helen Smith was born in 1902 in Indiana.² She was the daughter of William Asbury Smith and Amelia Christine Sophia Piepenbrink.¹ In 1914.

     Mary Slater was born circa 1801 in Pennsylvania.¹ Circa 1818 her son, William Slater, was born in Pennsylvania.² On 10 December 1826 her daughter, Catherine Slater, was born.³ In 1835 her daughter, Phebe Slater, was born in Ohio.¹ In the census of 13 November 1850 at Wayne Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Mary Slater is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Crawford Arford, Phebe Slater and Catherine Arford. She was 49 years old and was born in Pennsylvania. Her real estate was valued at $80. She can not read and write.¹