WAMPLER, Jeremiah
SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF JEREMIAH WAMPLER's - I'll let you figure 'em out - whew
Source: Daily Banner 17 July 1954 p 1
“In the Good Old Days – Veteran Dies – The veteran, Jeremiah Wampler, died at his home in Bainbridge, Monday afternoon in his 103rd year. Mr. Wampler was a native of Wytheville, Va where he was born May 20, 1780. He married Rebecca Hall Sept 4, 1821 an din 1836 removed to this state, locating at Bedford, where his wife afterward died. Thence he moved to Gosport and finally in 1859, permanently settled in Bainbridge where he died. He was the father of 7 children, three of whom survive him. Mr. Wampler served through the war of 1812 as a private soldier and was the last of these old patriots left in Putnam County (1883).
Source: Greencastle Star 17 July 1880
There are two centenarians in Putnam County as shown by the census returns. One of them, Jeremiah Wampler of Monroe township, we have made mention of before, the other is Simpson Harris of Washington township. No other county in this state of the same population can show such a record
Source: Greencastle Banner 15 June 1929 p3
From the Banner, 1869 “The plan of renting pews has proved such a success at Roberts Chapel that the congregation has determined to continue it. They will be offered to the highest bidder on Monday. The Sunday School concert at Roberts Chapel drew a full house, Tucker Taylor recited, “Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud.” The street railway company, under the efficient management of Will Daggy the superintendent has for the year just closed, made about $2,500 more than was made the previous year. At the close of 1867, the indebtedness of the company was $3,440. At the close of 1868, it had been reduced to $500.” Bainbridge’s Achievements – “There is an old gentleman living near Bainbridge who weighs 380# and there is a young man living in the neighborhood, Andrew Hart, who was attained the altitude of 6’11 ¼”. Mr. Jeremiah Wampler, now in his 89th year can be found any time of the week days at his shop building wagons. Putnam County Iron Mine – “Mullinix & Brother of Washington have sold during the last summer and fall, $4,700 worth of iron ore from their farm. There are three veins. Two other mines are worked in the same neighborhood. The vein most extensively worked is 7” thick and yields 28 per cent pure iron.” (This was south of the Butler School House).
Source: 29 May 1880 Greencastle Star p 5
Mr. Jeremiah Wampler, of Bainbridge, this county will be 100 years old today.
Source: Jasper (Dubois Co) Weekly Courier 27 April 1883 p 6
Jeremiah Wampler died a few days ago at his residence at Bainbridge, Putnam County at the age of 102 years 9 months 25 days. He was born at Wytheville, Wythe County, Va, in 1780 and was married to Miss Rebecca Hall of Wytheville, Va Sept 4, 1821 after which he emigrated to Bedford, Ind, where his wife died, leaving him to care for seven children. He subsequently removed from Bedford to Gosport, Owen County where in a short time he married Miss Elizabeth Morehead. From Gosport he came to Bainbridge, Putnam County where he remained working at his trade until a few days of his death. He was a veteran of the War of 1812, in Capt. Lewis Hall’s company of Virginia militia. Notwithstanding his age he could read and write without the use of glasses.
Source: Indianapolis News Thur 29 March 1883 p 2
Jeremiah Wampler, a resident of Bainbridge Putnam County died Monday afternoon at the age of 102 years. He was an old resident of that county and native of Virginia and was a soldier of the War of 1812. He had a good set of teeth and could see to write without glasses when he died. He was buried with honors by the Grand Army of the Republic.
Source: 29 May 1880 Greencastle Star p 5
Mr. Jeremiah Wampler, of Bainbridge, this county will be 100 years old today.
Source: Jasper (Dubois Co) Weekly Courier 27 April 1883 p 6
Jeremiah Wampler died a few days ago at his residence at Bainbridge, Putnam County at the age of 102 years 9 months 25 days. He was born at Wytheville, Wythe County, Va, in 1780 and was married to Miss Rebecca Hall of Wytheville, Va Sept 4, 1821 after which he emigrated to Bedford, Ind, where his wife died, leaving him to care for seven children. He subsequently removed from Bedford to Gosport, Owen County where in a short time he married Miss Elizabeth Morehead. From Gosport he came to Bainbridge, Putnam County where he remained working at his trade until a few days of his death. He was a veteran of the War of 1812, in Capt. Lewis Hall’s company of Virginia militia. Notwithstanding his age he could read and write without the use of glasses.