| Name |
Leppla, John |
| Birth |
10 Oct 1832 |
Heimkirchen, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany  |
| Gender |
Male |
 1870 Census |
1870 |
Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA |
| Page 11 |
- Dale page 11, very hard to read
Listed as John Leppla age 37 born in Bavaria Farmer.
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| 1880 Census |
1880 |
Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA |
- page 11, Listed living with wife, aged 48 born in Prussia
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| 1885 State Census |
1885 |
Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA |
- Page, Line, Image, Location
Leppla Valentine S.C. 1 4 941 Dale, Town of
Leppla Jno. 2 8 937 Dale, Town of
Leppla Henry 2 9 937 Dale, Town of
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| 1900 Census |
1900 |
Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA |
- page 2A Listed as aged 67 born Oct 1832 in Germany married 41 years, immigrated 18 52 occupation landlord.
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| Biography |
Commemorative Biographical Rec. [1] |
- JOHN LEPPLA, the well known merchant of Dale, Outagamie county, was bo rn in Hollbernerhof, Rhenish Bavaria, Germany. The old Leppla family origi nally from France, being numbered among the Huguenots, who were driven o ut of that fair country in the darkest days of religious persecution. Aft er locating in their new home in Germany, they became in time a representa tive family in that section. They were farmers bu occupation, and landhold ers and freeholders, the community in which they had settled being giv en to agricultural pursuits. Peter Leppla, grandfather of John, reared a l arge family of children, all of whom married, settled in the same neighbor hood and raised families. His son Peter, father of John, inheirited one-th ird of the old homestead, and was one of the representative men of the reg ion, over which he was known far and wide. The excellent reputation of t he family name did not suffer at his hands, and he was respected wherev er known. He died on the old place, from paralysis, aged 52 years. His wif e, Catherine (Walter( Leppla, was a native of a neighboring village, but b elonged to the same church society and judicial district. Her long and use ful life was closed in 1879, when she reached the age of about seventy yea rs; she was an excellent Christian woman; and a member of the Protestant C hurch. Of her nine children seven grew to be men and women.John Leppla, the eldest of four sons, was a farmer before leaving Europ e. Emigrating to America when nineteen years old, he first located in Mont gomery County, Penn., where an uncle, Henry Leppla, was then living, b ut is now a resident of Greenville township, Outagamie county., Wis. The y oung man remained in that locality four years, and in 1856 came to Milwauk ee county, Wis., where for ten years he engaged in farming in Granville to wnship. Then selling out and removing to Outagamie county he purchased eig hty acres in Greenville township, which he soon afterward sold, however, a nd entered mercantile business in Appleton; where he bought property; the re he achieved success, but was not satisfied with city life. The open s ky and broad country fields had a greater attraction for him, and he accor dingly traded his Appleton property for a farm in Dale township to whi ch he removed May 26, 1868. This farm contained 200 acres, and was o ne of the best in the township; subsequently he sold it to his brother Hen ry, who now manages it. Mr. Leppla, desiring to retire from the active lif e, built a store in Dale in 1885, renting it to other parties; but in 18 89 he was obliged to assume personal charge of it, since which time he h as continued in it's management, and his nephew, S.R. Wason has been in pa rtnership with him since 1891. The firm carries a general stock and enjo ys a good patronage.Mr. Leppla was married while living in Milwaukee county, to Miss Pauline H erzwurm, a native of Germany. Both are members of the German Reformed Chur ch, in which he has served as deacon; politically he is a Republican, havi ng voted that ticket in all Presidential elections, and has been a consist ent adherent to the principles of that party. He has served as town chairm an three times, and has also been town treasurer and town assessor. As a p ublic man he is well known in this county, and enjoys the confidence and r espect of all. He was the first incumbant of Dale Postoffice, having be en appointed in 1876, under President Grant; was again appointed during t he adminstration of President Harrison, and made a record for honor and fi delity to duty that should serve as an example to younger generation s. In all his positions of honor and trust he has been equally faithful a nd merits the esteem which is accorded him.
History of Outagamie County - Commemorative Boigraphical Record page 569-5 70
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| Death |
19 Jan 1903 |
Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA |
| Obituary |
23 Jan 1903 |
| Kaukauna Sun |
- John Leppla of Dale, uncle to John Leppla of this city, died suddenly whi le playing cards Monday evening. He was the first postmaster at Dale and p rominent in politics for 40 years.
County Pioneer Dies, John Leppla, John Leppla, Wallie Leppla
Kaukauna Times | Date: 01/23/1903 | Page: 1 | Type: Obituary
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| Immigration |
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| Burial |
Dale Union Cemetery, Dale, Wisconsin, USA |
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Leppla, John
Dale Union Cemetery, Dale, Wisconsin, USA |
| Notes |
- Johannes "John" Leppla born 10 OCT 1832 in Heimkirchen, Pfalz, Bayern, son of Peter LEPLA and Katharina WALTHER.
Father Peter Leppla married Katharina Walther 17 Nov 1830 in Heimkirchen, Pfalz, Bayern. Both Peter and Katharina died in Heimkirchen, Pfalz, Bayern.
Brother to Johannes "John" Leppla was VALENTIN SALOMAN LEPPLA born 13 July 1836 in Heimkirchen, Pfalz, Bayern.
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| Person ID |
I32892 |
1FamilyTree |
| Last Modified |
20 May 2018 |
1832 - 1903 (70 years)
