Robert married Louise Strang [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Bill Ott
2. Tom Ott
3. Guy Ott
4. Pete Ott

Guy married Florence Katherine Stocker in 1916. Florence (daughter of Perry William Stocker and Rose B. Dorsey) was born on 25 Apr 1898 in Kosciusko County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Y
Y
Y
Y

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
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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."