The PEFLEY surname is Eileen's maternal line. The surname has Swiss origins and is spelled a number of ways, a common variant is PEFFLEY.
Stories and History:
Ahnentafel # 384: Nicholas PEFFLEY (c1700-c1748), the immigrant. Nicholas was born circa 1700 in Palatine and emigrated to Pennsylvania. Nicholas was married to Barbara BARN. They had 5 children together. Nicholas died circa 1748 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Ahnentafel # 192: Jacob PEFLEY (c1724-c1778). Jacob was born circa 1724 in Germany and emigrated to Pennsylvania. Jacob was married to Esther ________. They had 5 children together. Jacob died circa 1778 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Ahnentafel # 96: Henry PEFLEY (c1770-1842). Henry was born circa 1770 in Bethel Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Henry married Susannah BORNDRAGAR. Susannah was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Andrew and Susannah (________) BORNDRAGAR. They had 10 children and lived in Botetourt and Roanoke County, Virginia. Henry died in 1842 in Salem, Roanoke County, Virginia.
Ahnentafel # 48: Solomon PEFLEY (1798-1879). Solomon was born January 10, 1798 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Solomon married Frances ROOF before 1823 in Botetourt County, Virginia. They had 7 children. Frances was born in Botetourt County, Virginia and died 1840 in Preble County, Ohio. Solomon remarried after 1840 to Hannah HOOVER. They moved to Wabash County, Indiana, where Solomon died June 9, 1879.
Ahnentafel # 24: Thomas Jefferson PEFLEY (1840-1935). Thomas was born May 24, 1840 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. Thomas married September 17, 1863 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana to Ruth Anne DUFFEY, daughter of Daniel and Susanna (FREESE) DUFFEY. Ruth was born November 17, 1847 in Hocking County, Ohio. They had 3 children. Thomas was a veteran of the Civil War. Thomas died February 9, 1935 in Dana, Jackson County, Indiana. Ruth died January 9, 1942 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 12: Albert Duffey PEFLEY (1867-1964). Albert was born January 12, 1867 in Wabash County, Indiana. Albert married October 9, 1898 in Culver, Marshall County, Indiana to Sarah May PEEPLES, daughter of George and Katherine (McMILLEN) PEEPLES. Sarah was born May 3, 1870 in Maxinkuckee, Marshall County, Indiana. They had 4 children. Albert died April 20, 1964 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana. Sarah died April 3, 1932 in Argos, Marshall County, Indiana.
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Saturday, November 28, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Obituary: John Peeples (1845-1930)
Source: Logansport Press, Logansport, Indiana, Tuesday, March 25, 1930, page 4.
Former Rochester Resident Succumbs in Laporte Sunday
Rochester, March 24. - John Peeples, 86, a Civil War veteran and a resident of Rochester for many years, died Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Hissong, in Laporte. Mr. Peeples had been ill for the past three years with complications of diseases incident to advanced years.
Mr. and Mrs. Peeple's home was in East Rochester but for the past three years had lived with their children.
Surviving Mr. Peeples are his wife, who was formerly Electa McMillen; four daughters, Mrs. James Oler, of Argos, Mrs. Minne Miller, Mrs. Blanche Kepler and Mrs. Harry Hissong, of Laporte, and two sons, Will Peeples of Laporte, and Lloyd of Michigan City.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Poplar Grove church, near Lake Maxinkuckee. Burial will be made in the adjacent cemetery.
John Peeples was the son of Hugh A.B. Peeples and Patsey Fisher, and the brother of George Peeples. John would be my wife's maternal great-great granduncle.
Former Rochester Resident Succumbs in Laporte Sunday
Rochester, March 24. - John Peeples, 86, a Civil War veteran and a resident of Rochester for many years, died Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Hissong, in Laporte. Mr. Peeples had been ill for the past three years with complications of diseases incident to advanced years.
Mr. and Mrs. Peeple's home was in East Rochester but for the past three years had lived with their children.
Surviving Mr. Peeples are his wife, who was formerly Electa McMillen; four daughters, Mrs. James Oler, of Argos, Mrs. Minne Miller, Mrs. Blanche Kepler and Mrs. Harry Hissong, of Laporte, and two sons, Will Peeples of Laporte, and Lloyd of Michigan City.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Poplar Grove church, near Lake Maxinkuckee. Burial will be made in the adjacent cemetery.
John Peeples was the son of Hugh A.B. Peeples and Patsey Fisher, and the brother of George Peeples. John would be my wife's maternal great-great granduncle.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Obituary: Catherine (McMillen) Peeples (1849-1916)
Catherine McMillen was born on April 6, 1849, in Marshall county., Ind. She was the daughter of James and Julia McMillen. She spent her girlhood days until 18 years old with her parents when she was united in marriage to George Peeples. To this union were born five children: Sarah May, Mary Ludema, Edward Allen, Everett Ellsworth and Edna Blanche, the two sons preceding their mother in infancy. She is survived by her husband, three daughters (Mrs. Henry Speyer of Culver, Mrs. Harry Dillon of Green township and Mrs. Sarah Peffley of Dora, Ind.), one sister, Mrs. John Peeples, one brother, Richard McMillen, and 12 grandchildren. In early years she united with the Methodist church of Poplar Grove, but later became a member of the Christian church of Maxinkuckee. She lived a consistent christian life, always being interested in the success of the church. She took the greatest interest in her home where many sacrifices were made with pleasure for those around her. She was taken away April 26, 1916, aged 67 years and 20 days. Funeral services were conducted at her late home April 28 by Rev. J.F. Kenrich assisted by Rev. Whittaker. Interment at Washington.
Comment: Catherine was my wife's maternal great-great grandmother. I have seen her name spelled both with a "C" and a "K".
Monday, August 17, 2009
Obituary: George Peeples (1836-1918)
Geeorge Peeples
George Peeples, son of Hugh and Patty Peeples, was born in Miami county, Ind., Sept. 24, 1836, and died at his home near Culver Jan. 15, 1918, aged 81 years, 5 months and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Catherine McMillen on Oct. 22, 1867. To this union were born five children, two of whom, Edward Allen and Everett Ellsworth, died in infancy. His wife departed this life 1 year and 9 months ago. He leaves one brother, John Peeples of Rochester, Ind., three daughters - Sarah Pefley of Wabash, Ind., Mary Speyer of Culver, and Edna Dillon of Argos; also 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild and other relatives and friends. He began life for himself at the age of 14. He was a soldier in the civil war and served three years from '61 to '64, and received an honorable discharge. He was a good citizen, a good neighbor, a kind husband and a loving father. His funeral was held at his home, conducted by Rev. Schuyler C. Norris, assisted by Rev. Albert Vermillion. Comrades of the G.A.R. acted as pallbearers and buried him with the honors of the order.
Comment: George was my wife's maternal great-great grandfather. His daughter, Sarah, was her great grandmother.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Obituary: Sarah May (Peoples) Pefley (1870-1932)
Source : Culver Citizen, Culver, Marshall County, Indiana, Wednesday, April 6, 1932, page 1.
Mrs. Sarah Pelfey Passes Away From Heart Attack
A second heart attack proved fatal to Mrs. Sarah Pefley, who passed away Monday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Harry Dillon, near Argos. She was 61 years of age. She had been ill for several months. Mrs. Pefley had lived in Culver for about seven years, but this winter had made her home with Mrs. Dillon. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Harry Dillon and Mrs. Henry Speyer of Culver; three sons, one daughter, and many other relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Culver M.E. Church, Rev. V. B. Servies officiating, assisted by Rev. W.B. Warringer. Interment will be in the Washington cemetery.
Source: Culver Citizen, Culver, Marshall County, Indiana, Wednesday, April 13, 1932, page 6.
Mrs. Sarah Pefley
Sarah May Peoples, eldest daughter of Geo. and Kathryn Peoples, was born May 3, 1870, on a farm near Maxinkuckee where she grew to womanhood. She joined the Christian Church there in the winter of 1888. She was married to Albert Pefley October 9, 1898. To this union were born four children, Lowell Leslie, Myra Christina, Homer Hanley and Sherman Stewart. She united with the Culver Methodist Church some six years ago. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. H.M. Speyer and Mrs. H.A. Dillon of near Argos, and a host of friends in this community.
These obituaries were provided by The Antiquarian and Historical Society of Culver, Indiana to my mother in law. Sarah was her grandmother. The surname has been found to be spelled alternatively as Peeples in some records.
Mrs. Sarah Pelfey Passes Away From Heart Attack
A second heart attack proved fatal to Mrs. Sarah Pefley, who passed away Monday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Harry Dillon, near Argos. She was 61 years of age. She had been ill for several months. Mrs. Pefley had lived in Culver for about seven years, but this winter had made her home with Mrs. Dillon. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Harry Dillon and Mrs. Henry Speyer of Culver; three sons, one daughter, and many other relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Culver M.E. Church, Rev. V. B. Servies officiating, assisted by Rev. W.B. Warringer. Interment will be in the Washington cemetery.
Source: Culver Citizen, Culver, Marshall County, Indiana, Wednesday, April 13, 1932, page 6.
Mrs. Sarah Pefley
Sarah May Peoples, eldest daughter of Geo. and Kathryn Peoples, was born May 3, 1870, on a farm near Maxinkuckee where she grew to womanhood. She joined the Christian Church there in the winter of 1888. She was married to Albert Pefley October 9, 1898. To this union were born four children, Lowell Leslie, Myra Christina, Homer Hanley and Sherman Stewart. She united with the Culver Methodist Church some six years ago. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. H.M. Speyer and Mrs. H.A. Dillon of near Argos, and a host of friends in this community.
These obituaries were provided by The Antiquarian and Historical Society of Culver, Indiana to my mother in law. Sarah was her grandmother. The surname has been found to be spelled alternatively as Peeples in some records.
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