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Catharine Hippard Shonk was born around 1814 in Pennsylvania. She passed away on May 16, 1864 in Pulaski County, Indiana. She migrated with her husband, George Shonk from Pennsylvania to Linn Township, Cedar County, Iowa before 1850, and later to Salam, Pulaski County, Indiana. Her marriage was to George Shonk who survived her at her death.
Known children were: Solomon Shonk(wife-Ellen Peyton Shonk); Samuel Shonk(wife-Edna Shonk); Mary A. Shonk; David Shonk (wife-Lydia A. Shonk); Levi Shonk; Christopher Shonk; Sarah Ann Shonk Kochel (husband-William Henry Kochel); Susanna C. Shonk Crissinger (husband-Benjamin Crissinger); and John Henry Shonk (wife-Nancy Ann Draper Shonk). At the time of her passing, she had five grandchildren.

Catherine heiratete Shonk, George geschätzt 1839. George wurde geboren geschätzt 1811; gestorben nach 1864. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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The Rochester Sentinel, Tuesday, May 1, 1917:
David SHONK, 78, died at his farm home, nine miles southwest of Rochester, Monday at 10:40 a.m., a victim of senility. While he had been ill, or failing, for practically a year, Mr. Shonk was able Sunday to be out of doors. Funeral Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. from the Rochester U.B. church, Rev. G. B. CRANE in charge. Interment in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Mr. Shonk leaves besides a widow one son, William SHONK, northeast of the city, and 12 grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Frank MULLENCOPF, preceded him. One granddaughter, Miss Ollie MULLENCOPF, made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Shonk. Mr. Shonk was one of Rochester township's pioneer farmers, moving to the farm where he died about 40 years ago.

David heiratete Shonk, Lydia A. - wife of geschätzt 1864. Lydia wurde geboren in 1842; gestorben am 11 Mai 1923 in ,, Indiana, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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The Rochester News-Sentinel, Saturday, March 3, 1945:
John William SHONK, 80, a pioneer retired farmer of this community, passed away Friday Evening, 9:10 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jerry Metzler, of this city. Death resulted from carcinoma following a year's illness. Mr. Shonk had a host of friends throughout Fulton county.
John W., son of David and Lydia SHONK, was born in Pulaski county, Indiana on February 9th, 1865 and had been a resident of Rochester township for 76 years. He was twice wed, his first wife being Mrs. Caroline GUISE and his second marriage was to Minnie DAVIS. This ceremony was solemnized in Rochester on October 22nd, 1905. Mr. Shonk followed the occupation of farming until ill health forced his retirement. For many years he resided on the Shonk farm, which is situated a short distance northwest of Rochester.
Surviving are three children by his first marriage, Mrs. H. S. LACKEY, of Ocean Side, Calif; Evelyn SHONK, of this city; Ralph SHONK, of Leiters Ford; two daughters by his second marriage, Mrs. Otis BURKETT, Mrs. Jerry METZLER, both of Rochester, and nine grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock at the Foster funeral home. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF cemetery. The body lies in state at the Foster funeral home, where friends may call.

John heiratete Guise, Caroline in 1888. Caroline (Tochter von Guise, Benneville und Müller, Anna Maria) wurde geboren am 6 Jan 1870 in , Fulton County, Indiana, USA; gestorben am 14 Jul 1955 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Kewanna Citizens IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna, Fulton County, Indiana, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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Rochester(IN) Sentinel, Friday, June 4, 1965:
Ralph C. SHONK, 71, 521 W. Third Street, died at 3:57 a.m. today in Woodlawn hospital, where he had been a patient or 2 1/2 weeks. He had been in failing health for several years. Born in Fulton county Nov. 30, 1893, he was the son of William and Caroline GUISE SHONK. Mr. Shonk's first wife, Marie WILSON, preceded him in death and he was married April 7, 1928 in Mishawaka to Mable McCAY, who died June 7, 1964. Mr. Shonk, a lifetime resident of Fulton county, was a retired employee of the Studebaker corporation. He was a member of the Prairie Grove E.U.B. church and the WCTU. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Judy SHONK, at home, and Mrs. Gerald (June) CAVENDER, who recently returned home from missionary duties in South America; a son, John [SHONK], Lafayette; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn EILER, Rochester, and Mrs. Verna LACKEY, Whittier, Cal.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Otis (Beulah) BURKETT, Rochester, and Mrs. Mary Alice METZLER, Rochester; ten grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Foster & Good funeral home with the Rev. C. J. MOWRER officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Saturday.

Ralph heiratete Wilson, Marie geschätzt 1917. Marie (Tochter von Wilson, John Wesley und McCay, Virginia Catherine) wurde geboren am 9 Apr 1895 in , Montgomery County, Indiana, USA; gestorben am 10 Dez 1924 in , Fulton County, Indiana, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Kewanna Citizens IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna, Fulton County, Indiana, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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John heiratete Zimpelman, Lorraine Mary am 17 Mai 1942 in , Wabash County, Indiana, USA. Lorraine (Tochter von Zimpelmann, Roy E. und Wilson, Lola Mae) wurde geboren am 14 Sep 1916 in , Whitley County, Indiana, USA; gestorben am 20 Nov 1983 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]