BENJAMIN RUPERT

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Post-em Notes may be used to add details about this record. • Guidelines & Proper Use • How To Update • Forgot Your Password? Add A Post-em Note Your Name: (required) Your Email: (required)   Notify me when others post to this record. Related Web Page: (optional)   - URL:   - URL Title: Note: (required) characters remaining. Password: (Required) test   Posted on Jan-12-2014 by CHERYL MOONEN BENJAMIN RUPERT, Deputy Surveyor of Customs; is a native of the city of Philadelphia, and was born May 1, 1805; he grew up to manhood and lived there until coming to Iowa; he arrived in Dubuque June 5, 1836, and began working at the trade of carpenter and joiner; he continued building until 1852, when he was elected Clerk of the Courts, and held that office until 1859; when the City Court Con't. Cheryl Moonen may edit or delete this entry: Password: (I Forgot)   Posted on Jan-12-2014 by CHERYL MOONEN was established he served as clerk for two years. In 1831,he was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Dungan, a native of Philadelphia; they have two children; one son- J.K. Rupert, and one daughter- Frances, now Mrs. A. G. Chapin, living here; they lost one son- William. Mr. Rupert is prominently connected with the fraternity of Odd Fellows, and has been a member of the Order over fifty Con't. Cheryl Moonen may edit or delete this entry: Password: (I Forgot)   Posted on Jan-12-2014 by CHERYL MOONEN he is a member of Harmony Lodge, No.2, the 2nd lodge formed in the State; in 1867, he was elected Grand Master of the State, and, in 1868, was elected Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of the United States; in 1869, he went to California and attended the annual session held there; he is quoted as authority on matters pertaining to the Order. Con't. Cheryl Moonen may edit or delete this entry: Password: (I Forgot)   Posted on Jan-12-2014 by CHERYL MOONEN “The History of Dubuque County" http://members.tripod.com/~Doreen_3/DBBIOAB.htm Cheryl Moonen may edit or delete this entry: Password: (I Forgot)

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