Blanche married Harry Ray Baugher on 27 Nov 1917 in Kosciusko County, IN. Harry (son of Daniel Baugher and Angeline Zintsmaster) was born on 24 May 1892 in Kosciusko County, IN; died on 16 Sep 1981 in Kosciusko County, IN; was buried in North Webster, North Webster, Kosciusko County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Paul Delacey Baugher
2. Perry "Eugene" Baugher
3. Arthur Baugher was born on 6 May 1922 in North Webster, Kosciusko County, IN; died on 29 Jan 1968 in Kosciusko County, IN; was buried in North Webster Cem., North Webster, Kosciusko County, IN.
4. Donna Rose Baugher was born on 28 Mar 1927 in Kosciusko County, IN; died on 10 Apr 2001 in Bremen, Marshall County, IN.

Notes:

Perry Stocker, according to family stories, died of an
illness--perhaps Pneumonia while serving in the military.
1900 Census--Kosciuscko County, Turkey Creek Twp. IN

Perry Stocker
Northern Indianian Jan. 8, 1903
DEATH: Perry Stocker was born in Noble County February 18, 1869 and died December 26, 1902, age 33 years,
ten months and eight days. He was married to Rose B. Dorsey March 18, 1893. To this union were born two daughters
who survive with the wife. The funeral was held at Oak Grove chapel with burial in the cemetery nearby.

Perry married Rose B. Dorsey on 18 Mar 1893 in Kosciusko County, IN. Rose (daughter of William Dorsey and Hannah Milner) was born on 14 Mar 1874 in Kosciusko County, IN; died on 12 Dec 1932 in Tippecanoe Twp., Kosciusko County, IN; was buried in North Webster Cem., North Webster, Kosciusko County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Death Certificate under Rose B. Stump, Kosciusko County Death Rec.
Bk.H, p.86 Age 58 yrs. 8 months, 26 days.
Obituary notice-- "Miss Rose Dorsey was born Mar. 14, 1874, Departed
this life Dec. 10, 1932. She was united in marriage to Perry Stocker
Mar. 18, 1893 to this union were born two children Blanche and
Florence: "Mr. Stocker preceded her in death 30 year ago. She was
then united in marriage to Jacob Stump Ap. 15,1916. She was a kind
and sympathetic mother and companion she was loved by all that knew
her. She leaves to mourn the loss a Husband, two Daughters, Mrs. Harry
Baugher and Mrs. Guy Ott, and Brother William Dorsey and Sister Ada
Parker Both of North Webster. She also leaves Five Grandchildren and
a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral preached by J.G.
Thompson, Pastor Church of God."

Notes:

VET of CIVIL WAR


WILLIAM S STOCKER is an honored veteran of the Civil War, in which he sustained a wound that sent him home when the struggle was still at its height. He has been a resident of Kosciusko County for more than half a century and the productis of the earlier years have enabled him to enjoy a comfortable retirement. . . .

He was born in Tuscarawas County , Ohio, May 1, 1842, a on of Andrew and Margaret (Strieby) Stocker. His parents were both born in Stark County ,Ohio. In the Spring of 1863 the parents and eight children came to Indiana and settled just ovine in Noble County, just opposite the farm of William Stocker. Andrew Stocker died near Webster, December 13, 1882, at the age of sixty-five.


Will S Stocker was reared in Ohio and in that state on August 17,1862, enlisted in Company K of the ninety-Eighth Ohio Infantry. He was sent to General Buell's army in the Kentucky campaign and only a few weeks after his enlistment took pae Battle of Perryville. where he was wonded in the left side. He was sent to a field hospital at Perryville, was later removed to Lebanon and from there to Louisville and after a partial recovery was given an honorable discharge. Dec 28, 1862 and sent home. He accompanied his parents to Indiana



The following article is found in the "Biographical and Historical
Record of Kosciusko County" by pp. 272-273.
"William S. Stocker resides on section 1, in Tippecanoe Township,
where he owns sixty-three acres of land. He came to this county in
the spring of 1863, with his parents and seven other children, who
settled across the road in Noble County, opposite to where he now
lives. The father died near Webster, on a farm he then owned, the
13th of Dec., 1882. He was born in Northampton County PA, and was
sixty-five years of age when he died. The mother, formerly Margaret
Strieby, is living on the old farm where the family first settled when
they came to Indiana. She is two years younger than her husband.
Both parents were born in Stark County, OH. The brothers and sisters of
our subject were the following--Nathaniel, who died in 1878, near
Aetna, Noble County; Eliza Jane married Alexander Miksch, and died in
1865, while her husband was in the army. William S. was born May 1,
1842, in Tuscarawas County OH, where he was reared to manhood. August
17, 1862, he enlisted in the United States service, and was honorably
discharged the 28th of Dec. 1862. He was a member of Company K,
Ninety-eighth Ohio Infantry, and served under General Buell, in KY.
He was discharged on account of a wound received at the battle of
Perryville. He was wounded by a minie ball in his left thigh, and was
taken to a hospital at Perryville; thence to Lebanon; thence to
Louisville. He was married Nov. 19,1868, to Miss Sarah C. Knepper,
who was born in Franklin County PA, Jan. 29, 1847. When she was a year
old her parents brought her to Noble County, where she was reared to
womanhood. Her father was born in Cumberland County PA, and is now
sixty-seven years old. The mother was born in Franklin Co. same
state, and is now sixty-five years old. They are living on the farm
where they first settled. Both parents are of German origin. Mr.
Stocker's grandfather died when William was five or six years old. He
has given considerable attention to bee-raising. In the spring of
1885 he had three swarms of bees, and they have now increased to
twelve swarms and produced 300 lbs. of honey. In the fall of 1885 he
sold two swarms, and in the following spring commenced with ten
swarms, and they have produced five or six hundred lbs. of honey. The
comb honey sells for 15 cents per pound.Politically he affiliates
with the Republican party."
1900 Census, Kosciusko County, Tippecanoe Twp. 1880 Census, Kosciusko
County, Tippecanoe Twp. 1870 Census, Kosciusko County, Tippecanoe Twp.,
Boydston Mills

Andrew Stocker January 4, 1883
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION: William Stockler (Stocker) has been appointed administrator of Andrew Stocker estate.

1900 United States Federal Census
about William Stocker
Name: William Stocker
Home in 1900: Tippecanoe, Kosciusko, Indiana
Age: 58
Birth Date: May 1842
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Spouse's name: Sarra
Marriage Year: 1866
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 34
Residence : Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko, Indiana
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William Stocker 58
Sarra Stocker 53
Rosey B Stocker 50
Samual W Stocker 10
Murtle D Stocker 16


1880 United States Federal Census
about William S. Stoker
Name: William S. Stoker
Home in 1880: Tippecanoe, Kosciusko, Indiana
Age: 37
Estimated birth year: abt 1843
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Sarah C.
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:

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Household Members:
Name Age
William S. Stoker 37
Sarah C. Stoker 33
Franklin S. Stoker 13
Perry W. Stoker 11
George E. Stoker 9
Edward H. Stoker 4
Rosa B. Stoker 7M

William married Sarah Catherine Knepper on 19 Nov 1866. Sarah (daughter of Anthony Knepper and Catherine Sollenberger) was born on 29 Jan 1847 in Franklin County, PA; died on 6 Jun 1923; was buried in Oak Grove Cem.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary Notice--Sarah Catherine (Knepper) Stocker "Sarah
Catherine Stocker, nee Knepper, daughter of Anthony and Catherine
Knepper, was born Jan. 29, 1847, and died June 4, 1923. At the age of
2 years the family moved from Pennsylvania to Indiana, and settled in
the vicinity surrounding the place of her demise." "On Nov. 19,
1866, she was united in holy wedlock with Wm. S. Stocker. Eight
children were born to them, five of whom survive: George, of Spokane,
Washington; Edward and Samuel near the old homestead; Rosa Koher and
Myrtle Earll, also residing in the nearby vicinity, also and brother
and a sister, besides eighteen grandchildren, and four
great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends." "On July
24, 1922, her companion left her for that long journey home. About 26
years ago she with her husband joined the Oak Grove United Brethren
church, at which place she was a faithful and estimable member until
she joined the Band Triumphant. She will be greatly missed in the
home and church. Funeral services was conducted from the home of her
son, Edward Stocker to the Oak Grove church and cemetary in charge of
Rev. M. Herner, assissted by her pastor, Rev. Masters. Peace to her
ashes."

Notes:

William Dorsey's birth and death dates taken from both tombstone
records and family records in a Bible owned by Maurice Dorsey of North
Webster, IN
Marriage Record, Elkhart County Book 3, p. 647.
1880 Census, Kosciusko County, Tippecanoe Twp.

Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
about Hannah Milner
Name: Hannah Milner
Spouse Name: William Dorsey
Marriage Date: 13 Apr 1872
Marriage County: Elkhart
Source Title 1: Elkhart County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol
Source Title 3: Original Record Located: County Clerk's Office Gos
Book: 3
OS Page: 647


1880 United States Federal Census
about William Dorsey
Name: William Dorsey
Home in 1880: Tippecanoe, Kosciusko, Indiana
Age: 46
Estimated birth year: abt 1834
Birthplace: Maryland
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Hannah
Father's birthplace: Maryland
Mother's birthplace: Maryland
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members:
Name Age
William Dorsey 46
Hannah Dorsey 39
Emma J. Dorsey 6
Grant Reed 16


1870 United States Federal Census
about William Dorsey
Name: William Dorsey
Birth Year: abt 1834
Age in 1870: 36
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1870: Tippecanoe, Kosciusko, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Baydstons Mills
Household Members:
Name Age
William Dorsey 36
Martha I Dorsey 27
Emma I Dorsey 8
Ada A Dorsey 7

William married Hannah Milner on 13 Apr 1872 in Elkhart County, IN. Hannah (daughter of John Hessay Milner and Rinah Arminson) was born on 25 Jun 1841 in OH; died on 1 Jul 1913 in North Webster, Kosciusko County, IN; was buried in Mock Cem., Kosciusko County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"HISTORY OF ELKHART County" by Deahl, p. 604-605. "Hannah is widow of
Wm. Dorsey, a resident of Kosciusko County; she was a teacher in several
counties in Indiana."

Notes:

1870 Census, Noble County, Washington Twp., Wilmot 1860 Census,
Tuscarawas County, Clay Twp., Gnadenhatten 1850 Census, Tuscarawas County,
1840 Census, Tuscarawas County, Clay Twp. 1830 Census, Tuscarawas County,
Clay Twp., Gnadenhutten
Death Certificate lists cause of death as malignant tumor of liver and
stomach
Andrew Stocker January 4, 1883
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION: William Stockler (Stocker) has been appointed administrator of Andrew Stocker estate.


Family Data Collection - Individual Records
about Andrew Stocker Stocker
Name: Andrew Stocker Stocker
Spouse: Mary Magdalene Haas
Parents: Andrew Stocker Stocker, Julianna M Watuert
Birth Place: Berks, Zionsville, PA
Birth Date: 25 May 1778
Marriage Place: Easton, Northampton, PA
Marriage Date: 1800
Death Place: Gradenhutten, Tuscarawas, OH, USA
Death Date: 6 Dec 1852

Andrew married Margaret Strieby on 11 Feb 1838 in Tuscarawas County, OH. Margaret (daughter of John Strieby and Anna Maria Rishel) was born on 1 May 1818 in Tuscarawas County, OH; died on 15 Oct 1899 in Noble County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth Date calculated from Yrs, months and days Death Date from
tombstone record
Census Record: 1850 Noble County, Sparta Twp. 1860 Noble County,
Sparta Twp. 1870 Noble County, Sparta Twp.
ALVORD'S HISTORY OF NOBLE County IN., P. 207 article on William
Knepper: "William Knepper...was born Aug 18, 1851, in Sparta Twp.,
Noble County IN, and is the son of Anthony and Catherine (Sullenberger)
Knepper, both natives of Franklin County PA. This worthy couple were
united in marriage in their native state, came to Washington twp.,
Noble County IN in 1848, and soon afterward moved onto the farm in Sparta
twp., where Anthony Knepper passes away July 22, 1899, while she had
passed away about six years previously. To the union of this worthy
couple were born five children: Phares, deceased; Sarah C., who became
the wife of William Stocker; Susan; Margaret, married to Charles M.
Prentiss; and William, subject of this sketch."
Obituary Notice of Sarah Catherine (Knepper) Stocker states that the
family moved from PA to Indiana when she was two years of age--born
Jan 29, 1847.

1880 United States Federal Census
about Anthony Knepper
Name: Anthony Knepper
Home in 1880: Sparta, Noble, Indiana
Age: 61
Estimated birth year: abt 1819
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Catheran
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members:
Name Age
Anthony Knepper 61
Catheran Knepper 57
Susan Knepper 30
William Knepper 28
Ester T. Knepper 24
Frances Knepper 6


1870 United States Federal Census
about Anthony Knepper
Name: Anthony Knepper
Birth Year: abt 1818
Age in 1870: 52
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1870: Sparta, Noble, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Anthony Knepper 52
Catharine Knepper 48
Susan Knepper 21
Margaret Knepper 16
William Knepper 18

1860 United States Federal Census
about Anthony Knepper
Name: Anthony Knepper
Age in 1860: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: Sparta, Noble, Indiana
Gender: Male
Post Office: Cromwell
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Anthony Knepper 40
Cathrine Knepper 36
Cathrine Knepper 18
Susan Knepper 11
William Knepper 8
Margret Knepper 6

1850 United States Federal Census
about Anthony Nepper
Name: Anthony Nepper
Age: 32
Estimated birth year: abt 1818
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Sparta, Noble, Indiana
Family Number: 31
Household Members:
Name Age
Anthony Nepper 32
Catherine Nepper 27
Phares Nepper 5
Catherine Nepper 3
Susan Nepper 1

U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918
about Anthony Knepper
Name: Anthony Knepper
State: Indiana
Tax Year: 1864
Roll Title: District 10; Annual, Monthly and Special Lists; 1864
NARA Series: M765
NARA Roll: 37

Anthony married Catherine Sollenberger. Catherine (daughter of Christian Sollenberger and Sarah) was born on 23 Oct 1823 in PA; died on 8 Aug 1893 in Noble County, IN; was buried in Indian Village Cem., Noble County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth date calculated by Yr. Months and days calender Death date
taken from tombstone

Notes:

Boaz Dorsey was born in Baltimore County MD. according Census
records
1860 Census--Preble County, Harrison Twp. (Aug. 16)--aged 41
"HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO County" article on John Dorsey, p. 390 "John
Dorsey was born in Wabash County In Aug. 7, 1842. His parents, Boaz and
Emeline Dorsey, reside near Oswego, and both are nearly eighty years
old. His father is a native of Maryland, and came to Wabash County in
1840, remaining there a few years, when, owing to the unhealthfulness
of the climate, he returned to Ohio. After several years he again
came to Indiana, settling in Kosciusko County, on section 13, Plain Twp.
A short time since he removed to Oswego, his present abode. Seven
children were born to these parents, five of whom survive--William,
Owen, Henry, John and Mary."

Booz Dorsey
Indianian Republican Oct. 8, 1891
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION: John Dorsey had been appointed executaor of the Booz Dorsey estate.

Emeline Wire
Birth: 27 Apr 1809 - Maryland
Death: 01 Dec 1890 (1 Dec 1890) - Leesburg, Kosciusko, Indiana
Marriage: 08 Mar 1831 (8 Mar 1831) - Baltimore, Maryland
Spouse: Boaz (Booz) Dorsey

1880 United States Federal Census
about Emeline Dorsey
Name: Emeline Dorsey
Home in 1880: Plain, Kosciusko, Indiana
Age: 71
Estimated birth year: abt 1809
Birthplace: Maryland
Relation to Head of Household: Wife
Spouse's name: Booz
Father's birthplace: Maryland
Mother's birthplace: Maryland
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Keeping House
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members:
Name Age
Booz Dorsey 72
Emeline Dorsey 71
Ada A. Dorsey 16


1860 United States Federal Census
about Booze Dorsey
Name: Booze Dorsey
Age in 1860: 53
Birth Year: abt 1807
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1860: Richland, Darke, Ohio
Gender: Male
Post Office: Beamsville
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Booze Dorsey 53
Emaline Dorsey 52
Mary E Dorsey 11

1850 United States Federal Census
about Boose Dorsey
Name: Boose Dorsey
Age: 41
Estimated birth year: abt 1809
Birth Place: Maryland
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Harrison, Preble, Ohio
Family Number: 576
Household Members:
Name Age
Boose Dorsey 41
Emeline Dorsey 40
Caroline Dorsey 19
William Dorsey 16
Owen Dorsey 14
Henry Dorsey 10
John Dorsey 8
Mary Dorsey 0

Boaz married Emeline Wier on 8 Mar 1831 in Baltimore County, MD. Emeline (daughter of Henry Wier) was born on 27 Apr 1809 in MD; died on 1 Dec 1890 in Oswego, Kosciusko County, IN; was buried in Leesburg Cem., Kosciusko County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920
about Emoline Dorsey
Name: Emoline Dorsey
Date: 1 Dec 1890
Location: Oswego
Age: 81 yr
Gender: Female
Race: White
Source Location: County Health Office, Warsaw

Notes:

Birth
1803 14 Nov
Bishop Wilton, Yorkshire, England

Marriage to Rinah Arminson
1829 7 May Age: 25
Stockton on the Forest, Yorkshire, England

Marriage to Mary Elizabeth McClellan
1856 16 Aug Age: 52

Residence
1860 Age: 57
Benton, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Residence
1870 Age: 67
Benton, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Death
1876 1 Sep Age: 72
Benton, Elkhart, Indiana, USA

Religion
Methodist - Episcopal

(Research): "HISTORY OF ELKHART County" by Deahl, p. 605 "Father Milner was born
in Yorkshire, England, in Sep. 1803, and died in Sep. 1876. He was an
agriculturist. He resided in England until his marriage, and his
first child was born in England." "It was in 1831 when they bade
adieu to England and landed in Quebec, Canada. He then went to
Rochester, New York, for one year, and thence to Cuyahoga Co., Ohio,
and there he located and purchased land, and resided there till 1854,
when they moved to Elkhart Co, in Benton twp, just one-half mile east
of Mrs. Harper's homestead. (their daughter) This was his residence
till death. Formerly he was a Whig, then a Free Soiler and a strong
Abolitionist. At his death he was a strong advocate of the Republican
party. He and his good wife were ardent Methodists. He was one of
the pillars of the first Methodist church founded in Benton township."
"Mrs. Harper (daughter Elizabeth)...is fourth in a family of seven
children, three sons and four daughters...There are four living."
"PICTORIAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIRS OF ELKHART County AND ST. JOSEPH County
IN" p.604 "Mr. Milner was a successful farmer and was the owner of
160 acres of land. He was an intelligent, well-informed man, altho he
gained his education by his own efforts. Upright and honorable, he
taught his children that to do right was the proper course to pursue,
and they grew up loyal, honorable citizens... she (Elizabeth) belonged
to a family of teachers, eight of her brothers and sisters having
taught school." "John Milner, the father of Mrs. Harper, was born in
Yorkshire, England, and was the son of William Milner. He came from
England with his family in 1830, and settled on wild land in Cuyahoga
County OH, the following year. In 1854 he moved to Elkhart Co., IN,
settled in Benton twp., and there passed the remainder of his days,
dying in 1876, when seventy-two years of age. He and Mrs. Milner were
members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and were people of high
moral character."
Birth and Death dates taken from LDS entry in PAF file on their
computor.

Born Bishop Wilton, Yorkshire, England on 14 Nov 1803 ???

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1870 United States Federal Census
about John Milner
Name: John Milner
Birth Year: abt 1804
Age in 1870: 66
Birthplace: England
Home in 1870: Benton, Elkhart, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Ligonier
Household Members:
Name Age
John Milner 66
Mary Milner 43
Alice Milner 13
Lincoln Milner 9
Mellsra Milner 7
Elenor Milner 5
Rosa Milner 25
Hannah Milner 27

John married Rinah Arminson on 7 May 1829 in Stockton On The Forest, Yorkshire, England. Rinah (daughter of Edward Arminson and Elizabeth Whitby) was born on 29 Apr 1799 in Bassal, Yorkshire, England; died in 1855 in Benton Twp., Elkhart County, IN; was buried in Hires Cem., Elkhart County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]