BIO: JOHN M. RUPP, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
   
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  >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
  Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 361-362
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    JOHN M. RUPP, one of the substantial citizens and excellent farmers of
  Cumberland county, living on a fine farm of 117 acres, all of which is under
  cultivation and well improved, was born March 30, 1844, on the old Rupp
  homestead in Hampden township. He is a son of John Rupp, a grandson of Martin
  Rupp, and a great-grandson of John Jonas Rupp. [Extended mention of this
  family will be found elsewhere.]
    
    John Rupp, father of our subject, was born Jan. 17, 1801, on the old Eberly
  homestead in Hampden township. There he obtained a good district school
  education, and was reared a farmer. On Nov. 10, 1840, he married Anna
  Markley, daughter of John and Mary (Mohler) Markley. This union was blessed
  with seven children, namely: Mary, wife of Charles Hertzler, of Silver Spring
  township; John M., of this sketch; and Martin, Daniel, Annie, Elizabeth and
  Susanna, all of whom died young. John Rupp was a most worthy member of the
  German Reformed Church, and one of its trustees. In politics he was
  prominently identified with the Republican party. He was a man of stability,
  and in 1851 was elected associate judge, serving until 1856. His death took
  place Feb. 14, 1872, and he was buried at the Stone Church.
    
    John M. Rupp received a common school education in Hampden township, and
  also attended the Cumberland Valley Institute for three years. After leaving
  school at the
    
    362	CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
    
  age of twenty-two years, he was employed by his father until he settled on
  his present farm, where he has since remained.
    
    On Oct. 9, 1873, Mr. Rupp married Ellen Spidle, who was born Aug. 23, 1857,
  daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Wallace) Spidle, of this county. Five
  children were born to them, namely: John M., Jr., living in Monroe township,
  married Barbara Heiges, and they have one child, Romaine; Jacob S. married
  Pearl May Minich, of Hampden township, and has four children, Walter, Frank,
  Mervin and Guy, all at home; Margaret Estella is at home; Neuma A. married
  Harvey Albright, of Silver Spring township; and Edgar F. is still a student.
    
    Mr. Rupp belongs to the German Baptist Church and is a good and worthy
  resident of this locality, noted for his industry, benevolence and
  hospitality. In politics he is a stanch Republican.