Emanuel Rapp1

(1832 - 1912)
FatherGeorge Frederick Rapp1 (c 1789 - 1871)
MotherMary Leibendorfer2 (c 1796 - )
Extended Family

Children of Emanuel Rapp and Mary A (-?-)
  • Mary Elizabeth Rapp6 (1861 - )
  • Jacob Rapp6 (circa 1864 - )
  • James Rapp6 (circa 1866 - )
  • Agnes Rapp6 (circa 1868 - )
  • Rachel Rapp6 (1869 - )
  • George E Rapp7 (1871 - )
  • Tina Rapp7 (circa 1875 - )
  • Eva M Rapp7 (1879 - )

Life Events

BirthEmanuel Rapp was born in Apr 1832 in Pennsylvania.3
 
(with Parents) 1850 CensusEmanuel appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, with his parents. He was 19, a laborer, and born in Pennsylvania.4 
1860 CensusEmanuel, Sophia, and John Rapp appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Liberty Township, Crawford County, Ohio, enumerated 3 Jul 1860. The nearest post office was Sulpher Springs. All three were born in Pennsylvania and they did not own any real estate. Emanuel was 28, a grocer, and had $100 worth of personal goods. Sophia was 20, occupation serving. John was 23 and a butcher.5 
MarriageHe married Mary A (-?-).6
 
1870 CensusEmanuel and Mary A Rapp appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wayne Township, enumerated 23 Jun 1870. The nearest post office was New Castle, and they were enumerated next to Emanuel's sister Rachel and their father Frederick. Emanuel was 28, a boot & shoemaker owning real estate valued at $1000 and person estate of $200. He was born in Ohio. Mary A was 34, keeping house and born in Pennsylvania, as were all the children. They were Elisabeth (8, attended school), Jacob (6, attended school), James (4), Agnes (2), and Rachel (10 months, born in August).6 
1880 CensusEmanuel and Mary A Rapp appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Wayne Township, enumerated 12 Jun 1880. Emanuel was 48, a farmer, born in Pennsylvania, parents born in Wurtemberg. Mary A was 47 and keeping house. Their children were Jacob F (18, laborer), James A (16, laborer), Rachel (12, school), George (9, school), Tina (5), and Eva (11 months, born June).7 
1900 CensusEmanuel and Mary A Rapp appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 12 Jun 1900. They had been married 36 years and owned their home free. Emanuel was 68, born in Apr 1832 in Pennsylvania, parents born in Germany and was a butcher. Mary A was 67, born May 1833 in Pennsylvania, and was the mother of 11 children of whom 6 were still living. At home were Mary E (38), Eva M (20), and George E (29, married, butcher).3 
(Mentioned) NewspaperEmanuel Rapp was mentioned in the newspaper story about Julia Anna Elliott on 10 Apr 1911, as brother Emmanuel Rapp of Wurtemburg.2
DeathEmanuel died on 28 Oct 1912.1
 
ObituaryHis obituary was published on 29 Oct 1912 in the New Castle News.1
Emanuel Rapp
Obituary
29 October 1912 in the New Castle News
Last Edited17 Jan 2012

Citations

  1. [S1950] Obituary of Emanuel Rapp in New Castle [Pennsylvania] News, 29 October 1912. image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  2. [S1908] New Castle News (Pennsylvania), "Venerable Couple Near Century Mark", 10 April 1911. image online at Ancestry.com's historical newspaper collection.
  3. [S939] 1900 Federal Census for United States, Pennsylvania, Lawrence County, Wayne, Roll T623_1426, ED 94, Page 17A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  4. [S857] 1850 Federal Census for United States, Pennsylvania, Lawrence County, Wayne, Roll M432_790, Page 138. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  5. [S1740] 1860 Federal Census for United States, Ohio, Crawford County, Liberty, Roll M653_951, Page 75. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  6. [S1739] 1870 Federal Census for United States, Pennsylvania, Lawrence County, Wayne, Roll M593_1360, Page 335. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  7. [S938] 1880 Federal Census for United States, Pennsylvania, Lawrence County, Wayne, Roll T9_1145, ED 229, Page 336C. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.