Person:Reuben Debolt (1)

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Reuben Debolt
b.19 Jan 1812 Morgan twp., Knox co., Ohio, United States
d.4 Mar 1894
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Reuben Debolt1812 - 1894
  2. Washington DeboltCal 1819 - 1892
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Reuben Debolt1812 - 1894
  • W.  Sarah FrenchCal 1817 - 1895
m. 7 Dec 1837
  1. Mary A. Debolt1837 - 1904
  2. Sarah J. DeboltCal 1839 - 1840
  3. William Ira Debolt1841 - 1920
  4. Rachel Aletha Debolt1846 - 1923
  5. Christiana Debolt1848 - 1920
  6. Emma R. Debolt1853 - 1930
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Facts and Events
Name[1][3] Reuben Debolt
Gender Male
Alt Birth[1] Cal 7 Jan 1812 (calculated from age on grave marker)
Birth[4] 19 Jan 1812 Morgan twp., Knox co., Ohio, United States
Marriage 7 Dec 1837 Ohio, United Statesto Sarah French
Will[2][3] 15 Nov 1886 Knox co., Ohio, United StatesReuben Debolt made his last will and testament in the presence of his friends Sidney C. Bell and Jacob Hays, whom he appointed as executors of his estate. He made bequeaths to his wife Sarah; his son William; his daughters Mary A. (Vanvorkes), Margaret E., Rachel (Herrington), Christian, Emma (Hall), and Della; and his grandson Sidney G. Updyke (if he continued to live with them until the age of 21).
Death[1] 4 Mar 1894
Burial[1] Bell Cemetery, Morgan twp., Knox co., Ohio, United StatesThe grave marker was inscribed, “FATHER RUBEN DEBOLT DIED MAR. 4, 1894, AGED 82Y. 1M. 25D.”
Probate[2][3] 20 Mar 1894 Knox co., Ohio, United StatesThe will was proved by the oaths of both witnesses.
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 “Rubin Debolt”, in Find A Grave
    memorial 48700421. Viewed digital image of grave marker, accessed 11 March 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ohio. Probate Court (Knox County). Will records, 1808-1918 ; index, 1852-1950. (Columbus: Ohio Historical Society, 1980)
    Wills, J: 275-277, FHL # 1294301.

    Will filed 12 March 1894; hearing to prove will held 20 March.

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Will of Reuben Debolt, in Ohio. Probate Court (Knox County). Probate case files, ca. 1808-1920. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 2001)
    box 292, no 2025 (beginning at image 1289), FHL # 2242975, filed 12 March 1894.

    Dated 15 Nov. 1886. The will of Reuben (x) Debolt, of Knox Co., State of Ohio, bequeaths to wife Sarah (about 64 acres), daughter Mary A. Vanvorkes, son William Debolt, daughter Margret E. Debolt, daughter Rachel Herrington, daughter Christian Debolt, daughter Emma Hall, daughter Della Debolt, and grandson Sidney G. Updyke. Executors “my friends” Jacob Hays and Leut. Bell. Witnessed by Sidney C. Bell and Jacob Hays.

  4. ↑ “Reuben Debolt”, in Hill, Norman Newell, Jr. (comp.). History of Knox County, Ohio, its past and present: containing a condensed, comprehensive history of Ohio, including an outline history of the Northwest; a complete history of Knox County; its townships, city, towns, villages, schools, churches, societies, industries, statistics, etc; a record of its soldiers in the late war; portraits of its early settlers and prominent men; views of its finest buildings; miscellaneous matter; map of the county; biographies and histories of pioneer families; etc. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio: A. A. Graham & Co., 1881)
    pp 649-650.

    “DEBOLT, REUBEN, Morgan township, farmer, born in Morgan township, January 19, 1812. ...

    “The subject of this notice was reared in Morgan township, and has always resided in the community, except nine years, when a resident of Licking county. ...

    “Mr. Debolt is a man of social qualities and an estimable citizen, a good farmer, and has the esteem of the community.”

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