Benjamin Rupert

RUPERT, DUNGAN, CHAPIN

Posted By: Cheryl Moonen (email)
Date: 1/13/2014 at 15:50:18

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
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 years; 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.
“The History of Dubuque County" http://members.tripod.com/~Doreen_3/DBBIOAB.htm

RUPERT, Hannah D. (Dubuque County)

Cheryl Moonen mstillie1952@windstream.net

In 1831, Benjamin Rupert 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. “The History of Dubuque County" http://members.tripod.com/~Doreen_3/DBBIOAB.htm