1. Henry Christopher Dupke was born 3-11-1837, in Germany. Albertine Wilhelmine Waag was born 6-23-1838. They were married in 1864. Their eight children are:
Henry emigrated to the United States in 1872. Henry had been a mill worker and Albertine was a housewife. According to the 1900 census, two of their children had passed away.
Henry passed away on 11-13-1918 due to influenza. Albertine passed away on 12-24-1924 due to an obstruction of the bowels caused by a femoral hernia. They are both buried at Mt. Wood Cemetery in Wheeling, WV. The following is the obituary of Henry written on the stationery of Mrs. Henry Dupke.
"On Wednesday death again entered the home of the Dupke family, 417 S. Huron St. taking the aged father H. Dupke. Henry Christopher Dupke was born in Germany, March 11, 1837. There he was also baptized and confirmed. In 1864 he was married to Albertine Wilhelmine Waag. Eight children were born to them. In 1872 they came over to this country and settled in Wheeling. One daughter and 3 sons preceded the father to the grave. The son Albert was laid to rest just a week before his father. Father Dupke passed away at 11:40 Wednesday morning, Nov. 13 [1918], and was laid to rest on Mt. Wood on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 16. He was 81 years, 8 months, and 2 days. He leaves his aged wife who is also very ill, and at the time of the burial of her husband was still ignorant of his death. Four sons also survive. May God be with them all in their sorrow."
2. Hermann Carl Dupke was born in Germany on 5-31-1864. His wife Nell Backes/Bachus was born in Marietta, Ohio in June 1866. They were wed on 8-4-1887. Their eight children are:
Hermann worked as a corker in a brewery in Wheeling.
3. Albert August Dupke was born in Germany on 12-30-1865. He did not marry. He passed away 11-6-1918 at the home of his parents at 417 S. Huron St, Wheeling , WV. The following is his obituary written on the stationery of Mrs. Henry Dupke.
"Albert A. Dupke passed away on Wednesday morning, Nov. 6, 1918, at 10 o'clock. Influenza and pneumonia, with which he was stricken but a few days before. caused his death. He was born Dec. 30, 1865. When only 6 years old he came to this country with his parents, Henry and Albertine Dupke, and with his parents he made his home until the time of his death. He reached the age of 52 years, 10 months, and 7 days. He leaves his aged parents and four brothers, Herman, Charles, Henry, and Emil. May God comfort them. The burial took place Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 o'clock. Interment on Mt. Wood Cemetery."
4. Wilhelmine Johanna Dupke was born 9-15-1867 in Germany. She passed away four years later on 4-21-1871.
5. Otto August Dupke was born 1-15-1870 in Germany. He passed away 7-4-1872.
6. Carl Ludwig Dupke was born in Darmstadt, Germany on 1-20-1872. His wife Mary Rose Theiss was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio on 3-28-1879. They were married on 6-6-1893 in Martins Ferry, OH. Their four children are:
Carl emigrated to the United States when he was 9 months old. He anglicized to Charles Louis when he arrived. Carl started working as a glass blower when he was 9. He had a self-taught 3rd grade education. Folklore states that Charles is listed in old U.S. History books as a founding member of the Glassworkers Guild which was later known as the United Glass Blowers Union. He was a speaker for the union at conventions. He was of Lutheran faith, and Mary was of Jewish faith. Tradition believes her father to have been a rabbi. They lived at 1716 Prospect St. in Indianapolis, IN. Charles passed away from chronic Nephritis on Sunday morning, 10-7-1945, in Indianapolis. Interment took place 2 days later on 10-9-1945 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mary passed away on 2-20-1962 in Chicago, IL. She had been living with her daughter Frieda at her time of death. She was buried at 2:00 pm, on 2-23-1962 in Memorial Park Cemetery beside her husband.
7. Henry Gustav Dupke was born in Wheeling, WV., on 2-11-1875. His wife Frances M. Trunk was born in Germany on 11-11-1884. They were married in Wheeling on 1-25-1909. Their two children are:
Henry was an engineer for Pollock Company. Henry passed away at Wheeling Hosp. on 5-13-1962 from a coronary thrombosis at the age of 87 years, 3 months, and 2 days. He was living at the home on 417 S. Huron in Wheeling. Interment took place on 5-16-1962, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Wheeling. Frances passed away 10-1-1971.
8. Ludwig Franz Dupke was born on 2-20-1876. His name was later anglicized to Louis Frank. He passed away from injuries he sustained when he was run over by B&O Railroad engine and train at the Chestnut Hill Station - Marshall County, West Virginia. His left arm had been cut off, broken ribs on right side, and compound wounds and bruises. He died on 6-23-1910 in Wheeling Hosp.
9. Emil Franz Dupke was born in Wheeling, WV., on 8-31-1878. His wife Minnie Ida Trunk was born in Germany on 11-28-1883. They were wed on 5-15-1902 in Wheeling. Their four children are:
Emil Changed his middle name to Frank. In 1900, Emil worked as a glass blower and toward the end of his life, he worked as a plumbing shopman. Minnie was a housewife. Emil passed away on 9-17-1962 at 12:10 pm at the Wheeling Hosp. due to bilateral pneumonia. He was 83 years, and 17 days. His address had been 502 S. York St in Wheeling. Minnie had passed away at 2:10 pm on 1-26-1935 in Wheeling. Her death was due to lobar pneumonia and came at the age of 51 years, 1 month, and 28 days. She was living at the home on 417 S. Huron in Wheeling. They are both buried at Mt. Wood Cemetery in Wheeling.
Third Generation
10. Minnie Elizabeth Dupke was born June 19, 1888, in Wheeling, OhioCounty, West Virginia. She died at the age of 6 months and 26 days due to Raibroler convulsions. She is buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Wheeling, WV.
11. Carl A. Dupke was born in 1889. He departed this life July 17, 1890, at the age of ten months and 13 days at his home at 62 S. Huron in Wheeling, WV. His death was due to Chobna Infantum. Interment took place at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Wheeling.
12. Harold H./W. Dupke was born December 16, 1891, in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. On May 22, 1913, he married Martha Wilson at MArtins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio. Their marriage was performed by E.F. Mohn. Martha was born in 1890 in Tyler County, West Virginia. Martha died prior to 1936. On July 31, 1936, Harold's marriage to Stella Fern Koerber in Wheeling was officiated by Gordon S. Vincent. Stella was born March 1, 1892, in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio. Stellas departed this life in January, 1977, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Harold passed away in March 1963.
13. Frank W. Dupke was born in 1894. On February 13, 1895, he died at the age of 6 months and 11 days in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. His death was due to convulsions. His parent's address was 93 Ohio St., in Wheeling. Frank was buried at Mt. Wood Cemetery in Wheeling, WV.
14. Edward A. Dupke was born June, 1896, In West Virginia.
15. Herman Dupke was born in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, on June 11, 1899. At the age of 10 days, he died on June 21, 1899, at his home at 62 S. Huron in Wheeling. His death was caused by pneumonia. Herman was buried at Mt. Wood Cemetery in Wheeling.
16. Roy Frank Dupke was born July 25, 1900, in Wheeling,Ohio County, West Virginia. He married Gertrude Strautman, born in West Virginia. They had one Child:
On June 29, 1934Roy's marriage to Marguerite Miskimins in Wheeling was officiated by William H. Fields. Marguerite, daughter of Thomas A. and Eleanor (Cowen) Miskimins, was born August 7, 1902, in St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio. This marriage was the second for Marguerite also.
At 9:20 p.m. on June 11, 1937, Roy, who was a street car conductor, died in an accident when he fell off a wall on a highway in Warwood, Ohio County, West Virginia, and fractured his skull. His hime address at the time of death was 212 Kenney in Wheeling. He was buried June 14, 1937.
Marguerite, who worked as a presser for a cleaners, died at 1:10 a.m. on October 31, 1940. She was 38 years, 2 months, and 24 days old. She died due to carcinoma of the cervix and bladder. Her address at the time of death was 212 Kenney St in Wheeling. Interment took place on November 2, 1940. Both Roy and Marguerite were interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Wheeling.
17. George Lawrence Dupke was born in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, on September 28, 1902. He married Grace Maude Whiteman in 1923, in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio. Grace, the daughter of John and Leona (Riddle) Whiteman, was born September 17, 1904, in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia. George and Grace's children are:
George, a shoe store owner, departed this life on September 24, 1964, in Martins Ferry. He was buried 4 days after his death. Grace, a homemaker, died on March 11, 1978, in Chester, Chesterfield County, Virginia. Her burial took place in Martins Ferry four days later on March 15, 1978. Both were members of the United Presbyterian church.
18. Clara Amelia Dupkewas born December 11, 1896, in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio. On June 23, 1920, she married John H. Modesitt in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. John was born February 287, 1897. According to her sister Frieda, Clara and John were married secretly. Detailed below is what Frieda remembers of the event:
Frieda had a girlfriend who worked across the street from the courthouse in Terre Haute. The girlfriend saw Clara and John walking out of the courthouse with a marriage certificate. She promptly called Frieda. When John and Clara came home, Clara had on a sailor-suit with a pocket in front. Frieda walked up to her, and as little sister's will, poked her fingers inbto Clara's pocket and pulled out a wedding band and promptly shouted "Clara got married!"
Clara and John never had children. She died May 20, 1939. Her death was caused by douching with bichloride of mercury.
19. Marie Katherine Dupke was born in Fairmount, Grant County, Indiana, on January 29, 1899. Marie had to quit school after the eighth grade and work to help support the family. She worked at Roots Department Store in Terre Haute, Indiana.
On January 27, 1926/27, Marie married Vaughn Fenton Grubaugh in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. According to Marie's sister Frieda, Vaughn and Marie were married secretly while Marie's parents were visiting with Frieda and her husband Logan. Marie's youngest sister, Charlotte witnessed the wedding.
Vaughn Fenton Grubaugh was born June 20, 1906 in Hutsonville, Crawford County, Illinois to William Arthur and Fern Lee (Salesberry) Grubaugh. Vaughn gaduated from Glen High School in 1924. Glen High School is locateed in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. While in high school Vaughn was a member of the basketball and baseball teams. His basketball team once played at Madison Square Gardens.
Vaughn and Marie's children are:
Vaughn's father, William Arthur Grubaugh, helped Vaughn obtain his first job with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Vaughn worked for the railroad for over forty years as a Track Supervisor of the Northwest Region. On January 20, 1954 he received a letter of commendation from the General Manager, Mr. Johnson, that read as follows:
"The Sub-Division under your jurisdiction during the past year has been judged as having the best line and surface of any Sub-Division on the Western Section. You and your organization are to be congratulated forf attaining this distinction, and we know that your interest and enthusiasm will dontinue in succeeding years."
Marie worked at S.S. Kresge Co. in Lima for about four weeks. She was a member of the Eagles and I, her granddaughter, remember going to the Eagles Lodge on fridays when we were staying with her for bingo. The most memorable part of those outings for a young child were the fish fries and drinking Orange Crush Soda. Vaughn and MArie were active in the IOOF. Grandpa joined the Elks about four uears before he died.
Marie died on October 28, 1962, my ninth birthday, due to cancer of the colon. Her funeral was held at 10:00 am, wednesday, October 31, 1962 at Chiles & Sons - Laman Chapel in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. The funeral was officiated by Walter Dickhaut.
Vaughn was plagued by lung cancer and had to have his left lung removed. The cancer eventually took his life on September 10, 1963 less than one year after the death of his wife. Vaughn was staying at our house at 7718 Chestnut Street in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana at the time of his death. He died at St. Catherine's Hospital in East Chigago, Lake County, Indiana. His doctor was Dr. Reed. Funeral services were held at Chiles & Sons - Laman Chapel. The funeral, which was officiated by Dr. Walter Dickhaut, was held at 10:00 am on friday, September 13, 1963.
Both Vaughn and Marie are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.
20. Frieda Gertrude "Jake" Grubaugh was born at home in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana on January 12, 1901. On September 14, 1920 she married Chalres Logan Hagan at St. Joseph's curch in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. Logan, son of Samuel James and Bridgette (Cannon) Hagan, was born February 25, 1899 in St. Mary of the Woods, Vigo County, Indiana.
Logan's father was born in 1853 in Kentucky and died in 1926 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. His mother, Bridgette, was born in August, 1873 in Ireland and died in August, 1962 in Terre Haute. Both parents are buried in Terre Haute.
Detailed below is a phone conversation with Frieda on October 21, 1984:
Frieda was born at hine with the assistance of her grandmother. the family was very poor. She got the nickname, Jake, from her uncle Louis (her father's brother), who lived with them in Muncie, Indiana. He must not have liked the name Frieda and started calling her Jake. Her father and family picked it up and always called her Jake. Her uncle also called her Fritz which is a german diminuative for Frieda. Frieda was raised in the Lutheran faith, converted to Catholocism about a year after she was married and now believes she is agnostic. Frieda went to grade school in Alton, Illinois for a year but does not remember the name of the school. When the family moved to Terre Haute, Indiana, she attended Crawford School and then Wiley High School which is now torn down. This saddened her as the building had been so well made with boards in the floors that were wide and solid. Frieda attended Terre Haute Business College. She was a bookkeeper in a real estate business in Terre Haute. When they moved to Chicago, Frieda worked for Dr. Thomas Maher at 79th and Cottage Grove in Chicago doing physiotherapy and electric treatment. She worlked for Dr. Maher from 1927 to 1944. When Logan asked Frieda's father for her hand in marriage, he said something to the effect of "Sir, I would like to inform you that I would like to marry your daughter." To which her father replied, "You're the one that's going to have to live with her." When Frieda and Logan were married, he worked as a boiler maker for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Terre Haute. After nine months there, the union went oyt on strike and Logan worked inquality control for U.S. Steel until 1964.
Thier child
Both Frieda and Logan were Roman Catholic. Frieda died in September, 1986. At the time of her death she lived in Deerfield, Lake County, Illinois.
21. Charlotte Louisa Dupke was born December 12, 1902 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. Charlotte came down with multiple sclerosis in her early forties. She lived with her parents until her father died. After that she and her mother moved in with Frieda into an upstairs apartment. From that time until 1980, Charlotte lived with Frieda and Logan. In 1980 when Charlotte broke her hip three different times, the doctor suggested she be moved to a home. She then moved into the Lake Bluff Nursing Home. Charlotte died in August, 1987.
22. Henry August Dupke was born June 8, 1911, in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. On October 2, 1935 he married Elizabeth Virginia Yoho in Wheeling. Their wedding was performed by Owen A. Tennen. Virginia, daughter of Alvin O/ and Carrie (Ebbert) Yoho, was born in Wheeling on September 15, 1916. Virginia's father was born May 25, 1888 and died January 15, 1951.
Henry and Virginia's children:
They are of the Catholic faith and belong to the Blessed Trinity Church in Wheeling. Henry was a security guard for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation. Henry died June 20, 1986 at Bishop Hodges Continuous Care in Wheeling. His death was caused by cancer of the kidney. His address at the time of death was 311 S. Huron in Wheeling. Henry was buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Wheeling.
Virginia was a housewife.
23. Angela Dupke was born in Shadyside, Belmont County, Ohio. At the age of 28, she married John C. Hobbs Jr. on October 19, 1946, in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. Their wedding was officiated by Owen A. Lennon.
Their children:
They live in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana.
24.Albert Carl Dupke was born February 12, 1903, in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. He and Laura Agnes Carroll tied the knot on October 11, 1923 in Wheeling. Laura, daughter of William Andrew and Fannie (Farmer) Carroll, was born September 18, 1904 in Wheeling.
Albert and Laura's children:
Albert was a plumbing contractor while Laura took care of their home. Albert was raised in the Protestant faith. He joined the Episcopal faith with his wife.
Laura died November 20, 1981 in Wheeling. Albert died ten years later on December 10, 1991 also in Wheeling.
25. Albertine Dupke was born in 1904. She died March 7, 1908 due to convulsions at the age of 3 years and 11 days in Ohio County, West Virginia.
26. Emil Frank Dupke was forn 11-22-1909 in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. On May 29, 1931 he marrieed Violet (Sally) Irene Cornez in Wellsburg, Brooke County, West Virginia. Violet, daughter of Oscar Florent and Martha (Evans) Cornez was born September 4, 1910 in Dillonvale, Jefferson County, Ohio.
Emil and Violet's children:
Both Emil and Violet belonged to Fairhill Manor Christian Church. After they moved to Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Emil worked as an english teacher, head football coach, principal and asst. superintendent for Washington High School. Violet was a homemaker. She was a founding member of a bridge club that met at the Citizens Library every week and to this day, still does. Violet departed this life on December 17, 1986 while playing bridge, her favorite pasttime. Emil passed away nearly three years later on March 27, 1989 following a lengthy fight with Non Hodgekins Disease. Both are buried at the Washington Cemetery, Washington, Pennsylvania.
Just a few words from myself at this point. Emil and Sally were my grandparents and it was a little difficult to sit here and write about them without remembering all of the wonderful memories I have of them. I spent a lot of time with them while I was growing up. We only lived a few blocks away from them in North Franklin Township. I would walk over to see them almost everyday when I was old enough to walk there by myself. I can still recall every weekend going to their house and jumping up and down on grandpap's bed to wake him up because the Pink Panther was on. Going to church with them on Sunday mornings and coming home to pancakes and sausage. All the drives we took to Aunt Carol's house in Bethany, driving to Indiana to visit Aunt Martha and Uncle Jim, all of the countless drives to Wheeling Island to go to Wheeling Downs Racetrack (they just loved the dog races) and visiting Uncle Albert and Aunt Laura. I do have to say that I miss all of the holidays when grandma cooked a roast, all of her sister's came home, Aunt Carol, and our family got together and celebrated. The "old" people always ended up with a football pool going and a poker game going. In the meantime us kids always ended up downstairs in the basement playing dodge ball and hide and seek. I only wish that all children could have the fond and wonderful memories of grandparents like I have of mine. They were the best two grandparents I could have wished for. Okay now to continue....
27. Frank Emil Dupke was born in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia on January 6, 1914. On september 10, 1938 he married Anna Virginia Voellinger in Wheeling. Their wedding was performed by Reverend Edmund J. Yahn. Anna was born in 1911. Frank and Anna's child:
Frank was a World War II veteran. He worked as a hardware salesman. Frank died on December 30, 1958 at his home at 2352 Moysten Street in Wheeling due to injuries sustained when he fell down a flight of stairs and fractured his skull. He was 44 years, 11 months, and 24 days old. He was interred at Mt. Wood Cemetery in Wheeling on January 2, 1959.
Fourth Generation
28. William Roy Dupke was born June 17, 1927 in West Virginia. On January 28, 1929 he died due to influenza in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. He was 1 year, 7 months, and 11 days old. He was buried January 31, 1929 at Greenwood Cemetery in Wheeling.
29. George Lawrence Dupke Jr. came into this world on April 26, 1925 in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio. He married Joan Madelyn Davis on March 26, 1952 in Martins Ferry. Joan, daughter of Reginald and Audree M. (Walters) Davis, was born in MArtins Ferry on November 30, 1929.
George and Joan's children:
Both George and Joan are members of the First Christian Church. Joan is teacher's aide and George is a shoe store owner.
30. Donald Eugene Dupke was born in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio on February 24, 1932. He married Sarah Louise Elseser on June 2, 1951 in Martins Ferry. Sarah, daughter of Geroge R. and Rachel Elizabeth (Helt) Elseser ws born in Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio on September 6, 1932.
Donald and Sarah's children:
Both Donald and Sarah are of the Baptist faith. Don is a retired cake production supervisor and Sarah works at a restaurant.
31. Marylee Grubaugh was born on September 27, 1928 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. At the age of three, she was promoted from the Cradle Roll department of the Seelyville Methodist Episcopal Sunday School on May 1, 1932 by the Superintendent of the department, Louise Sowers. The pastor of the church was Reverend Daniel Reed.
Marylee went to grammar school at the Effingham Public school in Effingham, Illinois, and graduated on May 29, 1942. She attended Effingham High School through her junior year in 1945. In that year on May 7, at the Annual Student Council Banquet where the theme was "Roses for Achievement", Marylee gave a speech on "R-esponsibility". On May 23, she was given a certificate for being the Student Librarian by the principal, R. L. Bachman. At Commencement exercises, MArylee, who was the Student Council President for 1945-46, gave a speech entitled "Our Gold Star".
While in Effingham, Marylee was wacrive in the Girl Scouts and was a member of Troop 1 in 1941 and '42, and Troop 2 from 1943 to '45. She was also a member of the 4-H Club and on August 23, 1943 she received two Grade-A awards, one for canning and one for sewing, and a Grade-B award for clothing. On October 12, 1943, she received a Certificate of Recognition from the 4-H Club. She also rece4ived another award which was not dated, but had the following written on the back, "This was judged by a group of men for 'What a Man Likes in Women's Clothes'".
After high school, Marylee was dating Norris Parrish. Norris had a friend David Wetnight who wasn't dating anyone in particular at the time. So Marylee fixed him up with her friend Shirley Hudson. The night of the date, they went to the College Inn at the Sherman Hotel to hear a 'big band'. After that, David and Marylee began dating. Six months later they were engaged to be married. On August 29, 1948, Marylee married David Laverne Wetnight Jr. The wedding was held at Marylee's parents home at 115 9th Street in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana. It was officiated by Reverend J. Virgil Siberal and witnessed by Joan Grubaugh, the bride's sister, and by Phillip Wetnight, the groom's brother. Marylee wore a street length dress and wide brimmed hat. A reception was held immediately following the wedding at the bride's home.
David, the oldest son of David Laverne and Pearl (Crow) Wetnight, was born on April 19, 1926 in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana.
Because David was attending Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana when they were married, Marylee and David moved into the married couples apartments on campus and lived at Woodlawn Courts, number C-6.
Marylee and David's children:
After graduating from college, Marylee and David moved to Calmut City, Illinois and lived at 659 Hirsh in an apartment above a single garage. David went to work for Standard Oil Company (Indiana).
Marylee died on March 5, 1984 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Her death was preceeded by a six year fight against cancer.
After Marylee's death, David married Bertha Lily "Berdie" (Dykinga) Hill on March 22, 1985 in Hawaii. Berdie, daughter of Richard John and Henrietta Dykinga, was born April 78, 1917 in Cicero, Illinois.
32.Joan Grubaugh was born on November 7, 1931 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. She was delivered by Dr. Rudolph Duenweg. Joan attended grade school for first and half of second grade in Greenville, Illinois. Her family then moved to Effingham, Illinois and Joan finished her grade school education there. She then attended Bowen High School for two years. In her junior year of high school her parents moved to Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Joan attended school at Boswell. Aftger graduating from high school, Joan attended Ohio Northern University and received a A.B. degree after three years.
Joan met her husband, Maxie Jo Lambright at church. They applied for the marriage license in Allen County, Ohio on May 29, 1951. Their license was signed by Judge Joseph B. Quatman. Joan and Maxie were married at the chapel of Trinity Methodist Church on June 3, 1951 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. The wedding was officiated by Reverend J. Ira Jones. Witnesses to the wedding were Neal A. Coil and MArylee Wetnight, Joan's sister.
Max, son of Norman Claire and Irvina Emila (Pletcher) Lambright, was born on September 15, 1928 in Bloomdale, Wood County, Ohio. Max was born at 10:40 pm and was delivered by Dr. C. B. Hartfield. He was baptized at home in Bloomdale on April 5, 1931. Max attended Irving Elementary school and Lima Jr. and Sr. High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Ohio Northern University in 1952.
Joan and Max's children:
Joan obtained a Master of Library Science in 1972 from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Max obtained a Master of Special Education in 1960 and a Master of Library Science in 1973 from Indiana University. Also, in 1983, Max obtained a Specialist degree from Indiana University. He currently has an A. B. D. (All But Dissertation - doctorate) degree in Instructional Technology.
Joan began her career by teaching English in the Blue Creek School system. She worked as a librarian at Wayne Trace High School.
33.Vaughn Fenton Grubaugh Jr. was born on March 3, 1934 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. During summer vacations from school, Vaughn worked for Pennsylvania Railroad in Lima. On October 3, 1954 he married Betty Jean Pritchard at Trinity Methodist Church in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. Betty was born on August 14, 1936.
Vaughn and Betty's children:
Vaughn and Betty are members of the Elks. Vaughn is currently working for Standard Oil Chemicals (Sohio) and Betty is a manager for Lima West Apartments a division of HUD.
34. Charles Joseph Hagan was born January 16, 1934 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He graduated from the following schools:
He has degrees in psychology, physiological psychology, and finance. Charles has a restricted practice as a psychologist and works in a Drug Abuse Center in Chicago. He has a small publishing firm which deals mainly with educational material. He also does management consulting with Airco where he develops and produces medical specialty items dealing with nuclear medicine, general surgery, allergy immunology, and addictionology. Charles was the youngest member of the Presidential Scientific Committee. He was the first author of the American Testing Program for National Merit testing, the co-author of three different computer languages which were started for the government and then sold to private industry, developer of the first use of computers to score examination material in 1957, and installer of first optical scanner for computers.
Charles and Gale Harris were wed on December 19, 1959 at her home in Winnetka, Du Page County, Illinois. Gale, daughter of Benjamin II and MAry (Eiseman) Harris, was born May 13, 1936 in Chicago. She graduated from Smith University in 1957, The Sorbonne in France in 1959, and International School in Geneva, Switzerland. Gale has degrees in French and Political Science. Gale manages a research operation for Northwestern University in Chicago.
Charles and Gale's children:
35. Linda Joan Dupke was born September 20, 1943 in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. She married Alden Green in November, 1969 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
36. Henry Lee Dupke was born October 14, 1949 in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia.
37. Frederick Alan Dupke was born in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia on December 2, 1952. He and Leslie Jean DeWitt were wed November 2, 1975 in Wheeling. Their marriage service was performed by William A. Anderson. Leslie, daughter of Durward and Nancy (Brookover) DeWitt, was born in Wheeling on May 25, 1956.
38. Ann Frances Dupke was born October 29, 1958 in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. She married Michael Scott Cecil on July 16, 1977 in Wheeling. The wedding was officiated by Reverend William Anderson. Michael was born November 25, 1956 in Glen Dale, Marshall County, West Virginia to Ray L. and Irene (Hall) Cecil.
Ann married Richard Thoburn on August 27, 1983 in Wheeling.
39. David Hobbs lives in Florida
40. Cathy Hobbs lives in Indiana
41. Cindy Hobbs lives in Indiana
42. Albert William "Bill" Dupke was born Juune 3, 1926 in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. On September 22, 1945 he married Margaret Jean "Peggy" Neer. Peggy, daughter of Wilbur C. and Margaret (Hawker) Neer, was born January 13, 1926 in Wheeling. The wedding which took place at St. Lukes Church in Wheeling was performed by Reverend W. Carroll Thoon.
Bill and Peggy's children:
When he retired, Bill was a Vice President of the Telephone Company. Peggy is a homemaker. Both are of the Episcopal faith.
43. Antoinette Carroll "Toni" Dupke was born November 11-18-1928 in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. on May 18, 1946 she married Edwin Vance Murphy in Wheeling. The ceremony was peformed by reverend Philip J. Brady. Edwin was born in Wheeling on February 9, 1928 Toni and Edwin's children:
Both Edwin and Toni are of the Episcopal faith. Edwin was a golf Superintendent until his retirement. Toni is a homemaker.
44. Thomas Joel Dupke was born inWheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia on December 25, 1932. He and Susan Hrrigan were wed November 28, 1952. Susan was born October 14, 1934 in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio.
Thomas and Susan's children:
Thomas worked as a telephone installer and was retired by 1994. Susan was a homemaker.
45. Grayce Ann "Gaye" Dupke was born September 22, 1941 in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. On July 29, 1967 sge married Harold Kenneth Snyder at the Episcopal Church in Wheeling. The wedding was officiated by Reverend Carl C. Richmond. Harold, son of Harold E. and Audrey (Hinerman) Snyder, was born December 7, 1938 in Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. Harold was a pharmacist until his retirement. Gaye worked as an elementary school teacherf until her retirement. They are both of the Episcopal faith.
46. Carol Jean Dupke came into this world on January 10, 1940 in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. She married Joseph Michael Kurey on Juune 8, 1963 in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Joseph, son of Joseph George and Mary (Mykovich) Kurey, was born in Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1940.
Carol and Joe's children:
Joseph is a vice president at Bethany College, Bethany, West Virginia. Carol is a math teacher at Brooke High School, Wellsburg, West Virginia. In my opinion they are truly the best aunt and uncle I could have!! :)
47. Robert Allen Dupke was born in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia on November 11, 1944. He married Judith Irma Wagner on 8-7-1965. Judy, a daughter of Joseph Ernest and Irma Julia(Eltschlager) Wagner was born on July 18, 1944.
Bob and Judy's children:
In 1985 they divorced and on October 31, 1988 dad married Artie (Fee) Price. She is quite possibly the best example of what a mom should be.
Bob is now enjoying early retirement after putting in over 30 years at Fairmont Supply and the Meadow's Racetrack. Artie is still hard at work in the purchasing department at Fairmont Supply. I would have to say that my kids think they are the best grandparents in the world.
48. Gregory Orville Dupke was born August 22, 1945 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. On January 29, 1969 his marriage to Ruth Rosetta (Wheeler) Winchester at the MEthodist Church in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia was officiated by W. D. Winters. Ruth, daughter of Willaim Earl and Ruth (Earley) Wheeler was born in Wheeling on July 24, 1941. She was previously married.
Fifth Generation
49. Christy Dupke was born in Homestead, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on November 12, 1948. She married Cavid Smith in 1966. Christy de4parted this life on December 26, 1994.
50. Vicki L. Dupke was born December 31, 1952 in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio. She and Jerrold Henery were wed December 31, 1990.
51. Brenda Joan Dupke came into this world on July 20, 1955 in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio. She married Walter McMinn on August 3, 1997.
52. Deborah Louise Dupke was born March 18, 1952 in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio. On January 28, 1969 she married David Allen Bungard. David, son of Homer and Madelyn (Thomas) Dungard, was born May 7, 1949 in Littleton, Wetzel County, Wewst Virginia. Their wedding, officiated by Archie R. Fox, took place at the Baptist Church in Glen Dale, Marshall County, West Virginia. Deborah and David divorced
On August 22, 1989 Deborah married Gary Weasenforth
53. Donald Eugene Dupke came into this world on May 21, 1955 in Martins Ferr, Belmont County, Ohio. He married Sherry Lynn Martie on June 2, 1979.
54. Lawrence Lee Dupke was born in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio on November 13, 1957. He and Betty Lou Carney were wed on July 8, 1978.
55. Jeffrey Allen Dupke was born August 10, 1968 in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio. He wed Michelle Lee Guthrie on June 24, 1989 in Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia. Michelle, daughter of Thomas Leon and Rae Jean (Wagner) Guthrie, was born in Richmond on April 12, 1971.
Jeff and Michelle's daughter:
Both Jeffrey and Michelle are members of the Kingsland Baptist church. Jeffrey works for Interstate Baking Company and Michelle works for Americana Mobile Home Park.
56. David Lee Wetnight was born on December 25, 1949 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. He graduated from Donald E. Gavit High School in 1967. After high school, he attended Indiana University in Bloomington where he met his wife, Deborah Ann Newby. David married Deborah on November 28, 1970 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Deborah was born on March 4, 1950.
The pizza barn folded and Dave went to work for Sears in the Automotive department. A short time later he bagan working for Color Tile as a salesman. He was promoted after a short time to Assistant Manager. He now (in 1992) manages the Color Tile store at 41 N. Post Road in Indianapolis, Indiana.
On August 29, 1986 David married Eva Roxanne Ingram at the Justice of the Peace in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Eva who was previously married, had two children from that marriage, who were legally adopted by Dave on May 12, 1988. They are:
After graduation from high school, Marie's family moved from her childhood home at 7718 Chestnut Street in Hammond to 8407 Parrish Place in Highland, Indiana. In her junior year at high school Marie began working at Chicken Unlimited as a counter clerk and continued working there after graduation. At the same time, she attended Purdue Univeristy at Calumet Campus in Hammond. She began working full time at Chicken Unlimited. At the age of eighteen she was promoted Assistant Manager. After that Marie began working for Calumet National Bank in the Auditing Department as a clerk/typist. Marie quit the bank after a year and a half to work for Ewen & Fratter CPA's. When Marie's parents moved to Switzerland, Marie quit the CPA's and began working at Standard Oil Company (Indiana) at the company headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
Marie began working for Standard on September 12, 1977 as a secretary in the Employee Relations Department. In January 1979, Marie was promoted to Senior Clerk #1. In March, 1982 Marie's job was re-evaluated to a higher position. On April 7, 1985 Marie was promoted to the title of Employee Relations Representative.
In 1977 when her parents moved, Marie moved into an apartment with her girlfriend, Kathy Lynn Bailey, at 1449 N. Arbogast in Griffith, indiana. Marie and Kathy lived together until 1979 when Marie moved into a condominium at 138 Plum Creek Drive in Schererville, Indiana.
In July, 1989 Marie transferred to Amoco's Central Engineering in Clear Lake, Texas and worked as their computer support person.
On November 18, 1989 Marie married Michael Leslie Compton at University Untied Church in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Michael, son of Raymond Joseph and Betty Mae (Stisser) Compton, was born March 15, 1957 in Peoria.
On December 18, 1990, Marie and Mike moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Marie worked as a computer instructor for the Information Technology Training department in Tulsa until June 7, 1993. She then began working at the PC/LAN Central Help desk there. Mike is a supervisor in Human Relations for Amoco Production.
In November, 1996, Marie and Mike were transferred back to the Chicago office for Amoco. Mike works as a compensation Consultant and Marie has the same job title working for the Information Technology Customer Service department. They lived in Evanston, Illinois.
In November, 1996, Marie and Mike transferred back to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Marie is a team leader for the SAP/Unix Help desk and Mike is a Human Resources representative.
58. Maxie Jay "Max" Lambright
David owned the Pizza Barn on Post Road in Indianapolis, Indiana. Deborah works at Mallory, Inc. also in Indianapolis. David and Deborah were separated in September, 1985 and divorced on March 10, 1986.
57. Marie Wetnight was born two months premature on October 28, 1953 at 5:45 pm at St. Catherine's Hospital in East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana. Since she was premature (the actual due date was December 25), she had to spend the first month of life in an incubator. Marie attended James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana. After grade school, Marie attended Donald E. Gavit High School from seventh grade to graduation in 1971. While in high school, Marie was a member of the Pep and Spanish Clubs and worked in the main and guidance offices. In her senior year, Marie was a member of the National Honor Society.
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