Samuel R Hosler obituary
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sep 07, 1915. [30]
1823 Barbara Kausser, child of Philip Kausser and Eva Kausser, was baptized on September 28, 1823, in St Luke's Lutheran Church, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Barbara Kausser was born on July 15, 1823, in Pennsylvania. [1]
1844 Samuel Hosler and Barbara Kiefer were married on February 25, in Richland County, Ohio. [2] [3] [Photocopy, Marriage record for Samuel Hosler and Barbara Kiefer.]
1850 Samuel Hosler and Barbara moved to Indiana, according to an obituary of son William [4] [5].
1850 Samuel Hostler (age 29, born in Pennsylvania) lived in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, Indiana, in a household with Barbara Hostler (age 27), John H Hostler (age 5), William Hostler (age 4), and Mary C Hostler (age 2). [6] [7] [8]. The adjacent listing was for brother Abram Hostler.
1860 Saml Hosler (age 39, born in Pennsylvania) lived in Orange Twp, Noble County, Indiana, in a household with Barbara Hosler (age 36), John Hosler (age 15), Wm Hosler (age 14), and Mary Hosler (age 10). [9] [10]
1864 Samuel Hosler and others purchased parts of a property in Noble County Indiana that had complicated ownership details. [11] [12]
1865 An account was made of the estate of father George B Hosler, deceased, naming widow Catharine Hosler and other heirs: Jacob Steffy, Samuel Hosler, Henry R Hosler, Abraham R Hosler, Isaac Ruhl and wife Leah. Dated December 30. [13]
1865 Samuel and Barbara Hosler of Noble County Indiana, sold 60 acres of land in section 18, twp 19, range 19, Morrow County, Ohio to Henry Sowers. Dated October 12. [14]
1870 Saml Hosler (age 49, born in Pennsylvania) lived in Orange Twp, Noble County, Indiana, in a household with Barbara Hosler (age 46), William Hosler (age 24), Mary C Hosler (age 22), and Barbara E Hosler (age 8). [15] [16]
1873 Daughter Mary C. Hosler and Thomas Imes were married on March 13. [17]
1880 Samuel Hostler (age 54, born in Pennsylvania, married) lived in Orange Twp, Noble County, Indiana, in a household with Barbara Hostler (age 56), and Barbara E. Hostler (age 18). Samuel Hostler's parents were both born in Pennsylvania. Samuel Hostler was a farmer. [18] [19]
1900 Samuel Hosler (age 79) and Barbara Hosler (age 76) lived in Wolcottville town, Orange Twp, Noble County, Indiana. They had been married 56 years. Barbara had had 5 children, 4 surviving. [20] [21] [22]
1909 Noble County probate records listed Barbara Hosler, died 8-11-1909. Fd: 1-10-1910. Sp: Samuel R. Ch: John H, William W Hosler, Mary C, Ella B Imes.
1909 Barbara R Hasler, married, spouse of Samuel R Hasler, died on August 11, at age 85, in Orange Twp, Noble County, Indiana. She was born on August 15, 1823, in Penn, daughter of Philip Keifer. [23]
1909 Barbara Keifer wife of S. R. Hosler died (1823-1909) and was buried at Orange Cemetery, Rome City, Noble County, Indiana. [24] [25]
1909 A Noble County obituary reported:
Barbara Hosler died in her Orange Twp home Wednesday afternoon. With her husband she came to Noble County in 1850 locating at Albion, but soon after moved to Northport where she materially aided her husband in his work of erecting the Bliss woolen mill, grist mill and other buildings at Rome City, soon after which they moved to the farm they have so long occupied. Mrs. Barbara Keifer was married to Samuel Hosler in 1843, five children being born to them, John H., William W., Mary C., Minerva (deceased), and Ella B. Mary C. is the wife of Thomas L. Imes and Ella B. is the wife of W. A. Imes. She lacked only 5 days of being 86 years of age at her death. Funeral will be at the home Friday afternoon. 8-12-1909.
1910 Samuel Hosler (age 89, born in Pennsylvania, widowed), father-in-law, lived in Orange Twp, Noble County, Indiana, in a household with Admiram Imes (age 53), and Ella Imes (age 48). Samuel Hosler's parents were both born in Pennsylvania. Samuel Hosler could read but could not write. Samuel Hosler's occupation was own income. [26]
1915 The will of Samuel R Hosler was dated May 18, 1895 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana. The was proved on September 28, 1915, in Noble County, Indiana. The will named spouse Barbara and 4 Children: John H Wosler, William W Hosler, Mary C Imes wife of Thomas Imes, Barbara E Imes wife of W.E. Imes. James Graves confirmed the will and stated that Samuel Hosler died on September 6, 1915. [27]
1915 Samuel R. Hosler died (1820-1915) and was buried at Orange Cemetery, Rome City, Noble County, Indiana. [28] [29]
1926 An obituary for their son reported [31]:
Hosler William W, 80, farmer of Orange Twp and a resident of Noble County for the past 76 years, died Friday about 7 a.m. at the Kendallville hospital from a combination of heart trouble, dropsy and diabetes. He was born April 22, 1846 in Morrow County, Ohio, the son of Samuel and Barbara Hosler. When 4 years of age he moved with his parents to Indiana, stopping at Albion for a short time and then locating in Rome City. While there the father worked the trade of a carpenter and 2 years later moved to their farm in Orange Twp.
A biosketch of Samuel Hosler and his children [32] [33] reported:
Samuel R. Hosler was born November 10, 1820, in York County, Penn., and is oneof six children born to George and Catharine (Rourbaugh) Hosler, who were both natives of Pennsylvania. George Hosler, father of our subject, was a carpenter, but during the latter part of his life engaged in farming. In 1881, he and family moved to Morrow County. Ohio, where Mr. Hosler died. The subject of this sketch, to his twentieth year, worked at farming. He then served three years at the- carpenter's trade, after which he worked by the month two years ; he then formed a partnership with a brother-in-law, which continued six years. In 1850, he emigrated to Albion, Noble Co., where for one year he worked at his trade. He then moved to Northport, Orange Township, where he again took up his trade. He erected, in Noble and La Grange Counties, the Bliss Woolen Mill and grist-mill, store buildings, etc., at Rome City, and a saw-mill, etc., at Wolcottville. After residing in Northport a number of years, he moved to his present farm. The first real estate he possessed in the county was the place now owned by Henry Hitchcock. He never lived there, however, but soon traded it for a part of his present farm. Mr. Hosler at one time owned 465 acres of land, but at present only owns 205 acres, having given the rest to his children. He was married to Barbara Keifer in 1843, and they are the parents of five children, as follows : John H., William W., Mary C, Minerva (deceased) and Ella B. The first named, John H., was born in Morrow County, Ohio, December 21, 1844. His early life was passed in Rome City and near Brimfield. He attended Hillsdale College the winter of 1865-66, and Eastman's Commercial College at Chicago the winter of 1866- 67, and there graduated. He taught school in Noble County the two following winters, and after that was employed as clerk and book-keeper at Brimfield, Spring Green, Wis., Kendallville and Chicago. In January, 1875, he commenced keeping books for Kellogg & Harris, of Reedsburg, Wis., in which capacity he continued five years. In February, 1880, Mr. Kellogg retiring from the firm, Mr. Hosler succeeded him, and the firm name now is Harris & Hosler, dealers in general merchandise, grain, farm produce, hops, etc. The firm is one of the most prosperous in a thriving town of 1,500 inhabitants, situated in the heart of the hop-growing district of the Northwest. They are agents for the American Express Company, and Mr. Harris is Postmaster of the town, Mr. Hosler being Deputy. John H. Hosler and Anna B. Gibson were united in wedlock November 28, 1872. This lady died at her parents' residence near Wawaka, June 12, 1877, leaving one daughter, Grace, born February 16, 1876. Mr. Hosler's second marriage, with Miss Grace M. Bell, of Tomah, Wis., was solemnized September 14, 1880. Mr. Hosler is at present a member of the Masonic Order and Chapter in Wisconsin. William W. Hosler, the second son, was born in Morrow County, Ohio, April 22, 1846. At the age of four years, he came with his parents to Indiana, and here received the benefits of the common schools. He attended Eastman's Business College with his brother, and ever since then, with the exception of clerking six months in Brimfield. has been farming. He was married, December 10, 1874, to Miss Mary E. Imes, daughter of William Imes, Esq., whose biography is found elsewhere. To them has been born one daughter — Maud M. Mrs. Hosler was born in Noble County, Ind., March 14, 1856. Soon after his marriage, he moved to his present place, where he has since resided. He owns 160 acres of excellent land and is one of the prosperous farmers of Orange Township. The two living daughters of Samuel R. Hosler are Mary C, wife of T. L. Imes, and Ella B., who is yet single and resides with her parents. The Hosler family are among the oldest and most respected in the township. They are enterprising citizens, liberal in their views on all subjects. The father is a life long Democrat in politics, while his sons are both Republicans.
Samuel Hosler "Lived in Morrow County, Ohio until 1850; moved to Rome City, Noble Co. Indiana. Built the Woolen Mills of Rome City and the Saw Mills of Notchville, Indiana." [34]
A biosketch of son William H Hosler reports [35]:
William H. Hosler ... was born in Morrow county, Ohio, April 22, 1846, to Samuel Rorhbaugh and Barbara (Keifer) Hosler, both natives of Pennsylvania, he of York county, where he was born November 10, 1820, and she of Lebanon county, born August 15, 1823. They resided in what was then Morrow county, Ohio, until the spring of 1850, when they moved to Indiana, stopping in Albion for a short time and then locating in Rome City. While living there the father worked at his trade, which was that of a carpenter, and two years later moved to their farm in Orange township, where they still reside. Five children were born to them, namely: John H., who resides in Reedsburg, Wis.; William W., of this sketch; Mary C, wife of Thomas L. Imes; Minerva L., who died in infancy; and Ella B., wife of William A. Imes.
1920 Mary C. Imes, married, spouse of Thomas L. Imes, died on May 5, at age 72, in Orange Twp, Noble County, Indiana. She was born on January 21, 1848, in Ohio, daughter of Samual R. Hosler and Barbrie Keifer. [36]
1926 William Washington Hosler, widower, died on December 24, at age 80, in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana. He was born on April 22, 1846, in Morrow County Ohio, son of Samuel R. Hosler and Barbara Hosler. [37]
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