Col. John Conklin Bull was born on Mar 11, 1788 at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York; John Conklin Bull is buried in Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Township, Porter Co., Indiana, in section C6. John's gravestone indicates he died on 9 May 1871 at the age of 83, which implies that John was born 1788. Other sources have indicated that John may have been born in 1785 or 1789, but that would conflict with the date of death and age given on his gravestone. The John C. Bull Bible record appears to indicate that John was born in 1789, as does information provided on family group sheets prepared by Dorothy (Miller) Glanz and Bertha (Wohlenberg) Stalbaum. The Glanz data also suggests that John C. Bull was born in Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut. The 1900 and 1910 Federal Census data for Liberty Township, Porter Co., Indiana, lists that Lydia Ophelia (Bull) Hughart-Crook's father, who was John Conklin Bull, was born in New York. He was born on Mar 11, 1789 at Dutchess County, New York. He was the son of Horace Bull and Sally Conklin. John married Catherine Storm Hasbrouck, daughter of Benjamin Hasbrouck and Rachel Storm, on Dec 26, 1812 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hopewell, Dutchess County, New York. Col. John Conklin Bull died on May 9, 1871 at at his daughter Lydia's home, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana, at age 82. John was buried at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
     

W.A. Goodspeed's book 'Counties of Porter and Lake: Historical and Geographical, Illustrated,' published in 1882, includes mention of John Conklin Bull as deputy postmaster of Portersville (now Valparaiso), Porter Co., Indiana. On page 122 of the book is written: 'The first Postmaster of Portersville was Benjamin McCarty, and for a time John C. Bull was his Deputy. There was some dissatisfaction, growing out of the fact that McCarty did not reside in the village, and in 1839 T. A. Campbell was appointed. During his term, the office was kept in the southeast corner of the court house, and behind that Mr. Campbell kept bachelor's hall. He was at the same time Deputy Clerk of the Court for George W. Turner.' He and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck removed to at Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana, In approximately 1850, John C. Bull and his wife Catherine Storm (Hasbrouck) Bull, along with their children emigrated from New York state to Liberty Township, Porter Co., Indiana, via boat on Lakes Erie and Michigan, and then by oxen team from Michigan City, LaPorte Co., Indiana, to Liberty Township. circa 1850. Obituary Colonel John Conklin Bull was published on May 11, 1871, in The Democratic Times, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana [page 3]: Died.-At the residence of his son-in-law, A. A. Hughart, on May 9, 1871, Col. John C. Bull, in the 83rd year of his age.

The following biography of John Conklin Bull was prepared by Bertha (Wohlenberg) Stalbaum: Col. John Conklin Bull, born in Dutchess Co., N.Y. on 3-11-1789, married Catherine S. Hasbrook in Fishkill on 12-25-1812. Catherine was born in Fishkill, Dutchess Co. on 12-12-1793. Col. John was supposed to have received his rating of Col. in the War of 1812. Col. John C. Bull died 5-9-1871. The following account of death appeared in 'The Democratic Messenger,' Thursday May 11, 1871, -E. Zimmerman- Proprietor, Valparaiso, Indiana- page 3 top of page. This newspaper is on file at the Porter County court house in the bound file of 'Messenger 1871' in the old record room on the 3rd floor. 'Died.-At the residence of his son-in-law, A. A. Hughart, on May 9, 1871, Col. John C. Bull, in the 83rd year of his age.' This was copied February 8, 1961 by Bertha Wohlenberg Stalbaum. Catherine died on 9-11-1871. Both were buried in Kimball Cementary [sic], Porter county northwest of Valparaiso, Ind.

Biography of Colonel John Conklin Bull was prepared by Mary Louise B. Todd of Winter Park, Orange Co., Florida, in 1983: John C. Bull is reported to have served in the War of 1812. (Possibly he is the John Bull, private, in Capt. John Peterson's Company, 159th Regiment of New York militia -- Hecox's -- present Oct. 26 to Nov. 22, 1814). In 1822 he was an ensign in Cayuga Co., NY. He was called 'Colonel' in the Onondaga 'Standard' of 20 Mar. 1844. In the issue of 22 Nov. 1848, lignite coal was reported as found on his farm. Cayuga Co., NY, Mortgage (Lieber J-245): John C. Bull and Catherine of Scipio, 8 Sept. 1823, to James Wood of Ledyard, Lot 21 of Scipio, 40 acres, just north of Scipioville. 1833: he moved to Onondaga Co., New York, in Camillus on Howlett Hill Road (near the south line). In 1970 this was the site of the Tuscarora Golf Club. He is said to have served in the Mexican War (record not found). About 1850, or soon after, he moved to Porter Co., Indiana. The family made the trip by boat on Lakes Erie and Michigan and by oxen team from Michigan City (when Lydia was 14 years old). (Article in 'Vidette-Messenger' of Valparaiso, Ind., issue of 30 Sept. 1930). John C. Bull was deputy postmaster of Portersville (Valparaiso), Ind.

     Horace married Sally Conklin.

     Sally married Horace Bull.

      Benjamin Hasbrouck Bull was born on Dec 10, 1813 at Hopewell, Dutchess County, New York. He was the son of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck. Benjamin married Mary Ann Wicks on Dec 25, 1837 at Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York. Benjamin Hasbrouck Bull died on Dec 5, 1864 at Onondaga County, New York, at age 50. Benjamin was buried at McCool Cemetery, Portage Twp., Porter County, Indiana.

      Mary Ann Wicks was born on May 22, 1816 at near, Utica, Oneida County, New York. Mary married Benjamin Hasbrouck Bull, son of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck, on Dec 25, 1837 at Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York. Mary married Burrill D. Hall on Mar 14, 1865. Mary Ann Wicks died on Feb 2, 1890 at at home near, Crisman, Porter County, Indiana, at age 73. Mary was buried after Feb 2, 1890 at McCool Cemetery, Portage Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
     

Obituary for Mary (Wickes) Bull Hall was published February 6, 1890, in The Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana: DEATH'S DOINGS. Mrs. Burrill Hall and Miss Jane Ansbro Join The Silent Majority DIED: -- Mrs. Mary Wicks Hall, wife of Burrill D. Hall, at her home near Crisman, Porter county, Ind., at four o'clock Sunday afternoon, Feb. 2nd, 1890, of lung fever. Her remains were laid at rest in the McCool cemetery, the Rev. Hall officiating. Mrs. Mary Wicks Hall was born near Utica, N. Y., May 22d, 1816, making her at the time of her death 73 years, 7 months, and 10 days old. On Dec. 24, 1827, she was married to Benjamin Bull, who died March 5th, 1864. In 1865 she was married to Burril D. Hall, with whom she lived up to the time of her death. By her first husband she had two children; Emily, the wife of David Hugart, and Edwin, who died in Deerfield, Chickasaw county, Iowa, some years since. Mrs. Hugart alone survives her. To know her was to love her, and all that loving hands could do to keep her with us a little longer only proved the weakness of human skill when once the dreaded summons had been issued. Her virtues were many, her faults were few. She loved the good and beautiful. She was ever ready to help those who were deserving of help, and never left pity to predominate. Her modest virtuous and unassuming life has been an object lesson to a host of friends who will live better lives from having known her. The afflicted husband and daughter have the sympathy of a large circle of friends, but do not mourn alone. [Note: The year of Mary's marriage to Benjamin Bull should be listed as 1837 and not 1827.]

      William Augustine Bull was born on Nov 17, 1815 at Cayuga County, New York. He was the son of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck. William married Juelina Maria Sayles in 1838 at Onondaga County, New York. William Augustine Bull died on Dec 9, 1875 at North Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 60.
     

Obituary for William A. Bull was published March 30, 1876, in the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana: DIED. BULL. -- In December last, at North Marshall, Calhoun county, Michigan, of cancer, William A. Bull is the 60th year of his age. Mr. Bull was a brother of Mrs. George Longshore and formerly a resident of Twenty Mile Prairie. He removed from there to Michigan about ten years ago, leaving a large number of friends and relatives here. He was the father of eight children and the first of the family to be taken by the hand of death. As a family they cherished strong affections for one-another, and during the long and painful illness preceding his death, everything was done that loving hands could do to mitigate his suffering. On the fourth day of the following February the stricken family were called to the death bed of Marion Eaton, daughter of the above, who died of consumption, leaving a husband and a son eight years old. Though father and daughter so near together Have past the cold tide of death's dark flowing river, Weep not! give not vent to misgiving, Mourn not for the deed, but weep for the living. Be thankful to God that your dear ones are gone To the mansions prepared round His glorified throne. They have gone from this earth to the regions above There to sing evermore of God's goodness and love.

      Juelina Maria Sayles was born circa 1815 at New York. Juelina married William Augustine Bull, son of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck, in 1838 at Onondaga County, New York.
     Juelina Maria Sayles was also known as Jualma Sayler.

      Emily Bull was born on May 31, 1819 at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. She was the daughter of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck. Emily Bull died on Jun 6, 1838 at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, at age 19.

      Sarah Ann Bull was born on Oct 18, 1817 at Cayuga County, New York. She was the daughter of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck. Sarah married James Watson in 1838 at Onondaga County, New York. Sarah Ann Bull died on Mar 15, 1871 at age 53.

      Mariah Bull was born on Jul 31, 1821 at Cayuga County, New York. She was the daughter of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck. Mariah Bull died on Jan 19, 1822 at Cayuga County, New York.

      Marietta Bull was born on Jul 20, 1823 at Cayuga County, New York. She was the daughter of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck. Marietta Bull died on Aug 3, 1823 at Cayuga County, New York.
     She was also known as Maryett Bull.

      E. Platt Bull was born on Dec 10, 1824. He was born on Dec 16, 1825 at Cayuga County, New York. He was the son of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck. E. married Cordelia L. Sweeting, daughter of Nehemiah Sweeting and Diadamia (Unknown), on Mar 14, 1844 at Camillus, Onondaga County, New York.
     E. Platt Bull was also known as Platt Bull.

      Cordelia L. Sweeting was born in 1825 at Camillus, Onondaga County, New York. She was the daughter of Nehemiah Sweeting and Diadamia (Unknown). Cordelia married E. Platt Bull, son of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck, on Mar 14, 1844 at Camillus, Onondaga County, New York.

      Elizabeth Bull was born on Mar 30, 1827 at Cayuga County, New York. She was the daughter of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck. Elizabeth married Edward Dorr, son of Baruch Dorr and Phoebe Ward, on Jun 4, 1846 at Methodist Church, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; by Robert Ham, Minister. Elizabeth Bull died on Mar 6, 1916 at Porter County, Indiana, at age 88. Elizabeth was buried at McCool Cemetery, Portage Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
     She was also known as Eliza Bull.

      Edward Dorr was born on Apr 6, 1816 at The Plains, Athens County, Ohio. He was the son of Baruch Dorr and Phoebe Ward. Edward married Elizabeth Bull, daughter of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck, on Jun 4, 1846 at Methodist Church, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; by Robert Ham, Minister. Edward Dorr died on Oct 14, 1879 at Twenty Mile Prairie, Portage Twp., Porter County, Indiana, at age 63. Edward was buried at McCool Cemetery, Portage Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
      Published January 2, 1855, in the Practical Observer, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana: Coroner's Inquest. December 31st, 1854. We the Jury having viewed the body of Marshall T. George, heard the evidence and made all inquiry within our power, bring in the following verdict. That said person came to his death by hemorrhage from the breaking of a large abcess in the right lung. The above named died on the 26th of December, 1854, aged thirty-five years. -- There is no property. EDWARD DORR, Foreman. WILLIAM McCOOL, WALKER McCOOL, JAMES WATSON, CHARLES SAYLES, ELI McCOOL, BENJAMIN FIFIELD, JAMES SNELL, CHARLES H. GAYLORD. ==================== Coroner's Inquest. December 31st, 1854. We the Jury having viewed the body of John Plank, heard the evidence and made all inquiry within our power bring in the following verdict: That said person came to his death by acute Inflammation of the Pleura and Lungs. Said person was a German aged forty six years, died on the 22d of December, 1854. The amount of money found with him was thirteen cents. EDWARD DORR, Foreman. WILLIAM McCOOL, WALKER McCOOL, BENJAMIN FIFIELD, CHARLES SAYLES, JAMES WATSON, ELI McCOOL, CHARLES H. GAYLORD. on Jan 2, 1855. Obituary for Edward Dorr was published October 16, 1879, in the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana: LOCAL. It becomes our duty to announce the death of Mr. Edward Dorr, of Twenty Mile Prairie, which took place yesterday morning at 4 o'clock. He was one of the oldest citizens of Porter Co., and held a high place in the esteem of an extended circle of friends and acquaintances. on Oct 16, 1879.

      Theodore Spencer Bull was born on Mar 20, 1829 at Cayuga County, New York. He was the son of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck. Theodore married Ann Maria Keeler on Sep 20, 1855 at Porter County, Indiana; by Daniel Hughart, Justice of the Peace. Theodore Spencer Bull died on Mar 30, 1891 at at his home, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana, at age 62; of 'La Grippe.' Theodore was buried on Apr 1, 1891 at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
     He resided at at Farm in Section 36, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana, in 1858.













Obituary for Theodore Spencer Bull was published on April 2, 1891, in the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana [Volume 35m Number 14, Page 5]: Theodore Bull, a prominent citizen and bee man of this county for many years, died at his home Monday morning after a fews hours illness. The funeral services conducted by J. H. O. Smith were held Wednesday at 11 o'clock, at the Phares school house.

Obituary for Theodore Spencer Bull was published on April 2, 1891, in The Messenger, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana [page 2]: DEATH OF THEODORE S. BULL Died at his residence in Liberty tp., Porter county, Ind., March 30, 1891. Mr. Theodore S. Bull, aged 62 years and 10 days. Mr. Bull was born in Cayuga co., N.Y., on the 20th of March, 1829. He came to Indiana in 1850, since which time he has been a resident of Porter county and one of its most highly respected citizens. He was married to Ann M. Mason on the 20th of September, 1855. Ten children were born to this union - seven of whom, with the mother, still survive the father. Mr. Bull accepted Christ as his Savior and became identified with the Christian Church in 1867. During the past winter he again renewed his vows to his Maker, took up the duties of Christian living and by his earnest zeal he has robbed this dread blow of its bitterness, to the dear ones upon whom it falls so heavily, and tempered this intense sorrow with the sweet assurance of a reunion where sorrow is unknown.

Death notice for Theodore S. Bull was published in The Tribune, Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana, on April 3, 1891: Theodore Bull, Sr. a well-known pioneer farmer of this county, living between Chesterton and Valparaiso died Monday very suddenly. He had been well up to the night before his death, and was in Valparaiso Saturday. On his return home, he took sick, and soon died. His heart was affected, which rendered the attack of grip so fatal. Mr. Bull was a dealer in bees and honey, and had a wide reputation as an apiarist.

Obituary for Theodore S. Bull was published in The Tribune, Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana, on April 10, 1891: NORTH-WEST CENTER, April 6th, -- Theodore S. Bull, well-known throughout this county, died suddenly last Monday morning. The deceased was an old resident of this county, universally esteemed for his unbending integrity, his general affability in manner, studious habits and general intelligence. In his special line of work (the apiary) he was a recognized authority, and we are informed, was a valued contributor to several of the journals devoted to bees and bee-keeping. Notwithstanding the difficulties of locomotion, a large and thoughtful concourse followed him to the grave. The remains were interred at the Kimball cemetery.

GEORGE W. BULL. Many of the ablest men in America are ardent devotees of the great basic industry of agriculture, and it is well that this is so because the various learned professions are rapidly becoming so crowded with inefficient practitioners that in a few years it will be practically impossible for any but the exceptionally talented man to make good or even to make a competent living therein. The independent farmer who, in addition to tilling the soil, cultivates his mind and retains his health, is a man much to be envied in these days of strenuous bustle and nervous energy. He lives his life as he chooses and is always safe from financial ravages and other troubles of the so-called 'cliff-dweller.' An able and representative agriculturist who has done much to advance progress and conserve prosperity in Porter county, Indiana, is George W. Bull, who owns and operates the Moss Lake dairy farm in Liberty township. A native of Liberty township, Porter county, Indiana, George W. Bull was born July 12, 1856, and he is a son of Theodore and Anna M. (Keeler) Bull, the former of whom was born in Onondaga county, New York, and the latter of whom was born in Sandusky county, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Bull came with their respective parents to Porter county, Indiana, as children, and here grew up and were married. In 1858 they located on a farm in section 36, Liberty township, where they continued to reside during the remainder of their lives. He died in 1891 and she passed to the life eternal in 1904. They were the parents of five boys and three girls, five whom are living, in 1912, namely: George W., whose name forms the caption for this review; Miles 0., who is married and resides on a farm in Kansas; Charles A., a resident of Washington township, Porter county; Olive, who is the wife of Charles A. Campbell, of Valparaiso; and Mary, who is the wife of William Sclimell, of Liberty township. Theodore Bull and his wife were devout members of the Christian church, and in his political allegiance he was a stalwart supporter of the principles and policies for which the Republican party stands sponsor. He was deeply and sincerely interested in community affairs and ever gave freely of his aid and influence to support such measures and enterprises as were calculated to benefit humanity. George W. Bull grew up on the old homestead farm, in the work and management of which he early began to assist his father. He attended the district schools during the winter terms and during the summer seasons worked upon the farm. From his eighteenth to his twenty-seventh year he worked for his father for wages and after his marriage, in 1883, he began to farm on his own account, locating on his present beautiful estate just across the road from the parental homestead. Mr. Bull's place is known as the Moss Lake Farm and he makes a specialty of stock-raising and dairy work. The Farm consists of eighty acres and is recognized as one of the finest little estates in the county. In politics he is an independent. In November, 1883, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Bull to Miss Elma E. Skinner, who was born in Porter county, Indiana, in 1861, and who is a daughter of Stephen L. Skinner, of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Bull have eight children, whose names are here entered in repective order of birth: John C. was graduated in the district schools an is farming on his own account in Liberty township, this county; Ollie is the wife of Edward Esserman, of Liberty township; Clara is the wife of Truman Lenberg and they reside at La Porte; Ruth, Mabel, and Edith all were graduated in the common schools and reside at hom, as do also Bertha and Ethel. The latter is a student in the high school at Valparaiso.

The Lewis Publishing Company (1912), History of Porter County, Indiana: at Porter County, Indiana.

      Ann Maria Keeler was born at Sandusky, Ohio. She was born on Jan 26, 1832 at Geneva City, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Ann married Alfred J. Mason on Mar 28, 1850 at Porter County, Indiana; by Jeremiah Brown. Ann married Theodore Spencer Bull, son of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck, on Sep 20, 1855 at Porter County, Indiana; by Daniel Hughart, Justice of the Peace. Ann Maria Keeler died on Nov 19, 1904 at Porter County, Indiana, at age 72. Ann was buried at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
     She was also known as Anna Maria Keeler. She resided at at Section 36, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana, in 1858.

      George William Bull was born on Jul 12, 1856 at Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana. He was the son of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler. George married Elma Elizabeth Skinner, daughter of Stephen L. Skinner and Harriet (Unknown), on Nov 24, 1883. George married Elma Elizabeth Skinner, daughter of Stephen L. Skinner and Harriet (Unknown), on Nov 28, 1883 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. George William Bull died on Sep 15, 1936 at Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana, at age 80. George was buried at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
      Westchester Tribune, Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana: List of Property Tax Payers Liberty Township Bull, Geo W. (et al)....assessed value $2,290 on May 1, 1897. In the census on Jun 8, 1900 George William Bull was named G. W. Bull.




He resided at at Rural Route 8, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, in 1905. In the census on Apr 15, 1910 George William Bull was named William Bull.




He resided at at rural, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, in 1919.

GEORGE W. BULL. Many of the ablest men in America are ardent devotees of the great basic industry of agriculture, and it is well that this is so because the various learned professions are rapidly becoming so crowded with inefficient practitioners that in a few years it will be practically impossible for any but the exceptionally talented man to make good or even to make a competent living therein. The independent farmer who, in addition to tilling the soil, cultivates his mind and retains his health, is a man much to be envied in these days of strenuous bustle and nervous energy. He lives his life as he chooses and is always safe from financial ravages and other troubles of the so-called 'cliff-dweller.' An able and representative agriculturist who has done much to advance progress and conserve prosperity in Porter county, Indiana, is George W. Bull, who owns and operates the Moss Lake dairy farm in Liberty township. A native of Liberty township, Porter county, Indiana, George W. Bull was born July 12, 1856, and he is a son of Theodore and Anna M. (Keeler) Bull, the former of whom was born in Onondaga county, New York, and the latter of whom was born in Sandusky county, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Bull came with their respective parents to Porter county, Indiana, as children, and here grew up and were married. In 1858 they located on a farm in section 36, Liberty township, where they continued to reside during the remainder of their lives. He died in 1891 and she passed to the life eternal in 1904. They were the parents of five boys and three girls, five whom are living, in 1912, namely: George W., whose name forms the caption for this review; Miles 0., who is married and resides on a farm in Kansas; Charles A., a resident of Washington township, Porter county; Olive, who is the wife of Charles A. Campbell, of Valparaiso; and Mary, who is the wife of William Sclimell, of Liberty township. Theodore Bull and his wife were devout members of the Christian church, and in his political allegiance he was a stalwart supporter of the principles and policies for which the Republican party stands sponsor. He was deeply and sincerely interested in community affairs and ever gave freely of his aid and influence to support such measures and enterprises as were calculated to benefit humanity. George W. Bull grew up on the old homestead farm, in the work and management of which he early began to assist his father. He attended the district schools during the winter terms and during the summer seasons worked upon the farm. From his eighteenth to his twenty-seventh year he worked for his father for wages and after his marriage, in 1883, he began to farm on his own account, locating on his present beautiful estate just across the road from the parental homestead. Mr. Bull's place is known as the Moss Lake Farm and he makes a specialty of stock-raising and dairy work. The Farm consists of eighty acres and is recognized as one of the finest little estates in the county. In politics he is an independent. In November, 1883, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Bull to Miss Elma E. Skinner, who was born in Porter county, Indiana, in 1861, and who is a daughter of Stephen L. Skinner, of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Bull have eight children, whose names are here entered in repective order of birth: John C. was graduated in the district schools an is farming on his own account in Liberty township, this county; Ollie is the wife of Edward Esserman, of Liberty township; Clara is the wife of Truman Lenberg and they reside at La Porte; Ruth, Mabel, and Edith all were graduated in the common schools and reside at hom, as do also Bertha and Ethel. The latter is a student in the high school at Valparaiso.

History of Porter County, Indiana.

      Elma Elizabeth Skinner was born on Sep 21, 1860 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Stephen L. Skinner and Harriet (Unknown). Elma married George William Bull, son of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler, on Nov 24, 1883. Elma married George William Bull, son of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler, on Nov 28, 1883 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. Elma Elizabeth Skinner died on Mar 5, 1944 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, at age 83. Elma was buried at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
     She resided at at Rural Route 8, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, in 1905.

     Stephen married Harriet (Unknown).

     Harriet married Stephen L. Skinner.

      John Clinton Bull was born on Mar 25, 1885 at Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana. He was the son of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner. John married Carolyn Wohlenberg on Dec 26, 1917. John married Carolyn Wohlenberg on Dec 27, 1917. John Clinton Bull and Carolyn Wohlenberg were divorced on Jun 27, 1939; He moved to Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California after the Divorce. John Clinton Bull died on May 3, 1974 at Illinois Masonic Home, Sullivan, Moultire County, Illinois, at age 89. John was buried on May 6, 1974 at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana; John C. Bull's funeral took place at 1:00 pm on May 6, 1974, at Bartholomew Funeral Home in Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana. The Reverend Paul Porter officiated the funeral service. John was buried in Kimball Cemetery in Liberty Township, Porter Co., Indiana. John C. Bull is buried in section C4 of Kimball Cemetery, located in Liberty Township, Porter Co., Indiana. John is buried adjacent to his mother, Elma E. (Skinner) Bull, and his father, George W. Bull. John's tombstone inscription reads: BULL, John C. 1885 - 1974 Masonic Emblem.
     He resided at at Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana, in 1912; According to the Lewis Publishing Company's 1912 History of Porter County, Indiana, John C. Bull 'was graduated in the district schools and' was 'farming on his own account in Liberty Township' (page 793). He resided at at 1013 Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, in 1919.

May 3, 1974, in The Vidette-Messenger, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana: John C. Bull John Clinton Bull, 89, formerly of Liberty Township, died at the Illinois Masonic Home at Sullivan, Ill., this morning. He was born March 25, 1885 in Liberty Township, son of George and Elma (Skinner) Bull. He was a beekeeper and salesman and was a member of the Fernwood Fides Masonic Lodge of Oak Forest, Ill. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Frank (Mabel) Brown and Mrs. Fred (Edith) Wohlenberg, both of Valparaiso, and Mrs. John (Ruth) Wohlenberg of Chicago. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Mrs. Olive Esserman, Mrs. Clara Lenburg, Mrs. Ethel Ruge and Mrs. Bertha Wilkins. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Bartholomew Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Porter officiating. Burial will be in Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.

      Olive May Bull was born on Oct 18, 1886 at Porter County, Indiana. She was the daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner. Olive married Edward Rudolph Esserman, son of Henry Esserman and Johanna Michaels, on Sep 2, 1908 at Porter County, Indiana; by Bruce Brown, Minister. Olive May Bull died on Jun 12, 1967 at age 80. Olive was buried at Chesterton Cemetery, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana.
     She was graduated on Apr 19, 1902 at Liberty Center High School, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.

      Edward Rudolph Esserman was born on Aug 31, 1879 at Monona, Clayton County, Iowa. He was the son of Henry Esserman and Johanna Michaels. Edward married Olive May Bull, daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner, on Sep 2, 1908 at Porter County, Indiana; by Bruce Brown, Minister. Edward Rudolph Esserman died on Aug 11, 1961 at age 81. Edward was buried at Chesterton Cemetery, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana.
     

      Clara Annette Bull was born on May 4, 1889 at Porter County, Indiana. She was the daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner. Clara married Truman J. Lenburg on Jun 26, 1907 at Porter County, Indiana; by Robert Beer, J.P. Clara Annette Bull died on Jun 11, 1926 at Chistian Hospital, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, at age 37. Clara was buried at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
     She was also known as Clara Annette Bull.

      Truman J. Lenburg was born on Jul 24, 1884 at Boone Grove, Porter County, Indiana. Truman married Clara Annette Bull, daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner, on Jun 26, 1907 at Porter County, Indiana; by Robert Beer, J.P. Truman J. Lenburg died on May 8, 1961 at Porter County, Indiana, at age 76.
     He resided at at La Porte, La Porte County, Indiana, in 1912.

      Ruth Belle Bull was born on Apr 9, 1891 at Porter County, Indiana. She was the daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner. Ruth married John J. L. Wohlenberg on May 26, 1915 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; by Parson Baer of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana. Ruth Belle Bull died on Aug 19, 1926 at age 35.
     She was also known as Ruth Bell Bull. She was graduated before 1912 at Common Schools, Porter County, Indiana.

      John J. L. Wohlenberg was born on Jan 9, 1893 at Cook County, Illinois. John married Ruth Belle Bull, daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner, on May 26, 1915 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; by Parson Baer of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana.

      Mable Gertrude Bull was born on Dec 8, 1892 at Porter County, Indiana. She was the daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner. Mable married Frank John Brown on May 20, 1914 at Porter County, Indiana; by C. W. Baer, Pastor.
     Mable Gertrude Bull was graduated before 1912 at Common Schools, Porter County, Indiana. She resided at at with her parents, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana, in 1912. She and Frank John Brown resided at at R.R. 6, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, on Jun 15, 1917.

      Frank John Brown was born on Sep 23, 1888 at Cook County, Illinois. Frank married Mable Gertrude Bull, daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner, on May 20, 1914 at Porter County, Indiana; by C. W. Baer, Pastor.
     Frank John Brown and Mable Gertrude Bull resided at at R.R. 6, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, on Jun 15, 1917.

      Edith Mariette Bull was born on Sep 7, 1895 at Porter County, Indiana. She was the daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner. Edith married Frederick William Wohlenberg, son of Jacob Wohlenberg and Carolyn Kallum, on May 27, 1915 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; by Parson Baer. Edith Mariette Bull died in Jan, 1979 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, at age 83.
     She was graduated before 1912 at Common Schools, Porter County, Indiana. She resided at at with her parents, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana, in 1912.

      Frederick William Wohlenberg was born on Mar 30, 1888 at Washington Heights, Cook County, Illinois. He was the son of Jacob Wohlenberg and Carolyn Kallum. Frederick married Edith Mariette Bull, daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner, on May 27, 1915 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; by Parson Baer. Frederick William Wohlenberg died on Oct 23, 1959 at South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana, at age 71. Frederick was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

     Jacob married Carolyn Kallum.

     Carolyn married Jacob Wohlenberg.

      Bertha Alice Wohlenberg was born on May 28, 1916 at near Cooks Corners, Center Twp., Porter County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Frederick William Wohlenberg and Edith Mariette Bull. Bertha married Trevor L. Stalbaum, son of John Henry Stalbaum and Fairy Alberta Hershman, on Feb 27, 1936. Bertha Alice Wohlenberg died on Dec 6, 1998 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, at age 82. Bertha was buried on Dec 9, 1998 at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.
     

The Vidette-Times, Munster, Lake Co., Indiana, on December 8, 1998 [Pages A-1 and A-6]: Stalbaum recalled as historical authority Funeral services Wednesday for former curator, lifelong resident. BY JOHN REED Times Staff Writer VALPARAISO -- Porter County native Bertha Stalbaum, who played a major role in perserving Porter County history, including the Old Jail Museum and the Memorial Opera House, died Sunday at the age of 82. She was curator of the Old Jail Museum, 153 S. Franklin St., for more than 25 years in the 1970s and 80s and was Porter County Historian. She had been a member and officer of the Porter County Historical Society most of her life. Her efforts weren't limited to history. She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Valparaiso Women's Club, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Heritage Lutheran Church, the Northern Indiana Historical Power Association and the Indiana Historical Society. 'She knew so very much about everything and everyone. She always had an answer for everyone who came into the museum. She is going to be very sorely missed,' Bonnie Cuson said. Cuson said she knew Mrs. Stalbaum since she was a young girl, and had worked with her at the museum before becoming curator herself a few years ago. 'She was as much a part of our history as any of those treasures in the museum. She was the person everybody went to when they wanted to know about our history. She put history first and realized the importance of our history to our future,' said Phyliss Brandy, president of Historical Preservation of Porter County. Jane Fryer, Cuson's mother and secretary of the Historical Society, also knew Mrs. Stalbaum for many years. 'She was one of the most outstanding people we have had in Valparaiso. She has been a very influential person. She took the museum from the third floor of the courthouse to the Old Jail. She, and her husband Trevor, have made that museum what it is,' Fryer said. 'She was the backbone of the Historical Society. I admired her for all her background. She knew just about everything that could be known about Porter County,' said Alan Loomis, Historical Society President. Mayor David Butterfield said he knew of Mrs. Stalbaum's fascination with history from his days as a Valparaiso schoolboy. 'I worked with her for many, many years. She did a lot for the community, and she will be missed.' Butterfield worked with her on restoration at City Hall, and said she was instrumental in getting the 1916 Sauk Trail historical plaque saved when the Carnegie Library was being remodeled. Last summer, she unveiled the plaque when it was re-dedicated in a ceremony at City Hall. Her family came to Porter County in the early 1800s, and she was born to Fred and Edith Wohlenberg near Cooks Corners on May 28, 1916. Friends said she was related to, or had close ties to, most of the early families which settled the area. She was a graduate of the former Liberty Township high School. On Feb. 27, 1936, she married Trevor Stalbaum in a ceremony performed by the Reverend Henry Braun of Chesterton Methodist Church at her parents home on Moss Lake. She and Trevor lived at 951 West St., and their home is the site of an old Civil War campground. A plaque honoring the Ninth Infantry marks the site. Joan Lane, DAR Regent, said Mrs. Stalbaum's mother also was a DAR member. 'She held many offices, was involved in many activities, and was Regent from 1976-1979,' Lane said. Mrs. Stalbaum joined the DAR in 1962 and also was active in many of the organization's national scholarship activities. 'She loved history. She got us involved when they were collecting money to preserve the Memorial Opera House, and was instrumental in saving the Sauk Trail plaque,' Lane said. Mrs. Stalbaum is survived by her husband, Trevor. They celebrated their 62nd anniversary in March. Also surviving are a son, Earl Stalbaum, of Columbia, S.C; and a daughter, Edith DeMass of Valparaiso, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Wallace W. Wohlenberg, and a granddaughter, Lorelei Demass Klahn. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Heritage Lutheran Church, the Rev. Joe Ostafinski officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, at Moeller Funeral Home.



Obituary for Bertha Alice (Wohlenberg) Stalbaum was published in The Vidette-Times, Munster, Lake Co., Indiana, on December 7, 1998: Bertha A. Stalbaum Valparaiso Bertha A. Stalbaum, 82, of Valparaiso, died Sunday, December 6, 1998. A lifetime resident, she was born May 28, 1916 in Porter County to Fred and Edith (Bull) Wohlenberg and was a graduate of Liberty Township High School. She was the retired curator of the Porter County Historical Society Museum and served as the Porter County Historian. She was a member of the Valparaiso Women's Club, having served as treasurer, a volunteer with RSVP and a past DAR Regent. Bertha was an active and faithful member of Heritage Lutheran Church where she belonged to the Heritage Circle. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Trevor, whom she married on February 27, 1936, at the home of her parents on Moss Lake. Also surviving are a son, Earl (Beth) Stalbaum of Columbia, South Carolina, and a daughter Edith (David Reeves) DeMass of Valparaiso; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Wallace W. Wohlenberg and a granddaughter, Lorelei DeMass Klahn. Funeral services Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Heritage Lutheran Church, the Rev. Joe Ostafinski officiating. Burial at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso. Memorials may be made to Heritage Lutheran Church.

     Trevor L. Stalbaum was the son of John Henry Stalbaum and Fairy Alberta Hershman. Trevor married Bertha Alice Wohlenberg, daughter of Frederick William Wohlenberg and Edith Mariette Bull, on Feb 27, 1936.

     John married Fairy Alberta Hershman.

     Fairy married John Henry Stalbaum.

      Wallace William Wohlenberg was born on Aug 12, 1923 at Illinois. He was the son of Frederick William Wohlenberg and Edith Mariette Bull. Wallace William Wohlenberg died in Apr, 1980 at age 56.

      Ethel Lucinda Bull was born on Jul 27, 1897 at Porter County, Indiana. She was the daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner. Ethel married William Henry Ruge on Apr 11, 1917 at Porter County, Indiana; by C. W. Baer, Pastor. Ethel Lucinda Bull died in May, 1973 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, at age 75.
     She resided at at with her parents, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana, in 1912. In 1912 Ethel Lucinda Bull at Valparaiso High School, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

      William Henry Ruge was born on Oct 11, 1895 at Porter County, Indiana. William married Ethel Lucinda Bull, daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner, on Apr 11, 1917 at Porter County, Indiana; by C. W. Baer, Pastor.

     Bertha married R. Wilkins. Bertha Melissa Bull was born on Jun 19, 1902 at Porter County, Indiana. She was the daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner. Bertha married O. Dean Miller on Apr 22, 1922. Bertha Melissa Bull died on Nov 24, 1958 at age 56.
     She resided at at with her parents, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana, in 1912.

      O. Dean Miller was born on Jun 21, 1898 at Mishawaka, Saint Joseph County, Indiana. O. married Bertha Melissa Bull, daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner, on Apr 22, 1922.

     R. married Bertha Melissa Bull, daughter of George William Bull and Elma Elizabeth Skinner.

      Edgar Platt Bull was born on Mar 12, 1858 at Porter County, Indiana. He was the son of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler. Edgar married Alice G. McQuiston on Sep 30, 1879 at New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan. Edgar Platt Bull died on Feb 15, 1898 at Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, at age 39.

      Alice G. McQuiston was born on Jan 1, 1864 at Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Alice married Edgar Platt Bull, son of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler, on Sep 30, 1879 at New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan. Alice G. McQuiston died on Dec 5, 1939 at LaGrande, Union County, Oregon, at age 75.

      Ira Granville Bull was born on Mar 29, 1859 at Porter County, Indiana. He was the son of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler. Ira married Ida B. Coulter on Oct 1, 1884 at Porter County, Indiana; by E. S. Riley. Ira Granville Bull died on Jan 19, 1905 at Porter County, Indiana, at age 45; Ira may have died in Cook Co., Illinois, rather than in Porter Co., Indiana. Ira was buried at Adams Cemetery, Morgan Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
     He resided at at Harvey, Cook County, Illinois, in 1893.

      Ida B. Coulter was born circa Aug, 1862 at Indiana. Ida married Ira Granville Bull, son of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler, on Oct 1, 1884 at Porter County, Indiana; by E. S. Riley. Ida B. Coulter died in 1930. Ida was buried at Adams Cemetery, Morgan Twp., Porter County, Indiana.

      Miles Oscar Bull was born on Oct 27, 1860 at at his parents home on 69 East 700 North, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana. He was the son of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler. Miles married Rebecca Angeline Skinner on Oct 31, 1883 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; by Robert Beer, V.D.M. Miles Oscar Bull died on Jul 30, 1943 at at home, Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, at age 82. Miles was buried on Aug 3, 1943 at Park Cemetery, Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas.
     On Feb 19, 1891 Type: Newspaper The following newspaper item concerning Oscar Bull published February 19, 1891, in The Tribune, Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana: SOUTH LIBERTY, Feb. 18 - Oscar Bull has sold his personal property and will move to Chicago about March 1st.
He resided at at Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, in 1904.

Obituary for Miles Oscar Bull was probably sourced from the Columbus Daily Advocate, Columbus, Cherokee Co., Kansas (August 5, 1943): M .O. BULL DIES Funeral Services Held Tuesday For Old Resident Miles Oscar Bull, 82, died in his home two miles west of Columbus at 1:30 Friday afternoon, July 30, following a long illness. Funeral services were held at 10:00 Tuesday morning at the Catlett Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Clyde Lindsley of teh Christian Church. Pall bearers were: Will Ruggles, Lloyd Spriggs, Charles Hanks, Harve Cox, Richard Card, Sr., and Wilson Harrison. Mr. Bull was born near Valparaiso, Ind., on October 27, 1860, the fourth son of Theodore and Ann Bull. On October 31, 1883, he was married to Rebecca Skinner and to this union were born five sons and two daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Bull with their family, moved to their present home in 1904. OBITUARY Grandpa Bullwas a very devoted Christian and attended church regularly at the Sherwin Christian Church of which he was a member, as long as he was physically able. He was a great lover of flowers, taking great pride in keeping the lawn beautiful around his home. He was very kind and thoughtful of his family, never speaking a cross word to his grandchildren. Much of his time was spent in planning and making small toys and trinkets in his workshop for the joy of his grandchildren. Mr. Bull is survived by his wife, five sons: Roland of rural Columbus, Charlie of Hoffman, N.Y., Carroll, of Harvey, Ill., Clinton of Columbus and Harry of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Anna Mae Roach of Melrose. One daughter, Carrie, preceded him in death in 1903. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ollie Campbell and Mrs. Maitie Schmell of Valparaiso, Ind; thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

      Rebecca Angeline Skinner was born on Nov 2, 1858 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. Rebecca married Miles Oscar Bull, son of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler, on Oct 31, 1883 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; by Robert Beer, V.D.M. Rebecca Angeline Skinner died on Aug 6, 1955 at Died at home of son Horace Bull, Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, at age 96. Rebecca was buried on Aug 9, 1955 at Park Cemetery, Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas.
     She resided at at Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, in 1904. She resided at at Kansas in 1912.

Obituary for Rebecca Angeline (Skinner) Bull was probably sourced from the Columbus Daily Advocate, Columbus, Cherokee Co., Kansas (August 8, 1955): Mrs. Rebecca Bull Services Tomorrow Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca A. Bull, 96, who died Saturday morning at the home of her son, Horace Bull, on Columbus route three, will be held tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock at the Ruhland funeral home. Rev. Ernest Jones will officiate and interment will be in Park cemetery. The body will lie in state at the chapel until the time of the service. Born Nov. 2, 1858, Rebecca Angeline Skinner was the daughter of Stephen and Mary Skinner of Valparaiso, Ind. She grew to womanhood there and was married to Miles Oscar Bull at Valparaiso Oct. 31, 1883. After their marriage the couple moved to Illinois where they resided until they came to Cherokee County in 1904. They settled on the same farm on Columbus route three where her death occurred. Mr. Bull died July 29, 1943. Mrs. Bull was a member of the Sherwin Christian church. Survivors include one daughter, Anna Mae Roach, Columbus route three; five sons, Harry Bull of the home, Rollie Bull, Columbus route three, Charles Bull, Schenectady, N.Y., Carroll Bull, Whittier, Calif., and Clinton Bull of Emporia; one brother, L. A. Skinner, Los Angeles, Calif; 13 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Carrie Elizabeth, preceded her in death. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

      Flora Mae Bull was born on May 22, 1862 at Porter County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler. Flora Mae Bull died on Aug 7, 1863 at age 1.

      Charles Anson Bull was born on Jan 19, 1864 at Porter County, Indiana. He was the son of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler. Charles married Carrie E. Pickrell on Nov 13, 1888 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; by Reverend C. J. Pope. Charles married Ida M. Skinner, daughter of Stephen L. Skinner and Mariette Willy. Charles Anson Bull died on Jun 14, 1933 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, at age 69.
     He resided at at Washington Twp., Porter County, Indiana, in 1912.

      Carrie E. Pickrell was born on May 23, 1862 at Porter County, Indiana. Carrie married Charles Anson Bull, son of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler, on Nov 13, 1888 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; by Reverend C. J. Pope. Carrie E. Pickrell died on Apr 4, 1930 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, at age 67. Carrie was buried after Apr 4, 1930 at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

      Ida M. Skinner was born on Sep 17, 1867 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Stephen L. Skinner and Mariette Willy. Ida married Samuel W. Hubbard on Apr 13, 1886 at Porter County, Indiana. Ida married Charles Anson Bull, son of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler. Ida M. Skinner died on Mar 9, 1955 at age 87. Ida was buried at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.

      Henry E. Bull was born on Aug 27, 1865 at Porter County, Indiana. He was the son of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler. Henry E. Bull died on Sep 27, 1865 at Porter County, Indiana.

      Florence Luella Bull was born on Jan 16, 1867 at Porter County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler. Florence Luella Bull died on Apr 18, 1877 at Porter County, Indiana, at age 10. Florence was buried on Apr 20, 1877 at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
      Two obituary notices for Florence Luella Bull appeared in the April 26, 1877, issue of the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana: South Liberty Items. T. S. Bull's little daughter Ella was taken sick Tuesday morning of last week and in spite of all efforts to save her died on Wednesday evening. The funeral was preached Friday at the school house by Ira Overturf. Ella was about six years of age; a birght, lovable child, whose death was as shocking as it was sudden. DIED. BULL. - April 18, 1877, Florence L., daughter of T. S. and A. M. Bull, or Liberty township. Age, 10 years and 3 months. on Apr 26, 1877.

      Olive Gertrude Bull was born on Jun 25, 1868 at Porter County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler. Olive married Charles A. Campbell on Sep 1, 1886 at Porter County, Indiana; by S. N. Wilson, Minister. Olive Gertrude Bull died on Dec 31, 1949 at Porter County, Indiana, at age 81. Olive was buried at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana; in section C6.

      Charles A. Campbell was born on Dec 31, 1857 at Porter County, Indiana. Charles married Olive Gertrude Bull, daughter of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler, on Sep 1, 1886 at Porter County, Indiana; by S. N. Wilson, Minister. Charles A. Campbell died on Apr 22, 1938 at Porter County, Indiana, at age 80. Charles was buried at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.

      Mary Melissa Bull was born on Nov 17, 1870 at Porter County, Indiana; The 1880 Federal Census for Liberty Township, Porter Co., Indiana, enumerated June 11, 1880, by Martin L. Phares, provides the following information on the Theodore S. Bull family: Dwelling Number 112, Family Number 113 Theo. S. BULL, white, male, age 50, head of household, profession - farmer and apiarist, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in New York Ann W. BULL, white, female, age 48, wife, profession - keeping house, born in Ohio, father born in Connecticut, mother born in New York Willie BULL, white, male, age 23, son, profession - working at home, born in Indiana, father born in New York, mother born in Ohio Ira BULL, white, male, age 21, son, profession - working at home, born in Indiana, father born in New York, mother born in Ohio Oscar BULL, white, male, age 19, son, profession - working at home, born in Indiana, father born in New York, mother born in Ohio Charley BULL, white, male, age 16, son, profession - working at home, born in Indiana, father born in New York, mother born in Ohio Ollie BULL, white, female, age 11, daughter, profession - going to school, born in Indiana, father born in New York, mother born in Ohio Mattie BULL, white, female, age 9, daughter, profession - going to school, born in Indiana, father born in New York, mother born in Ohio. She was the daughter of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler. Mary married William D. Schmell on Aug 5, 1908 at Porter County, Indiana; by Bruce Brown, Minister. Mary Melissa Bull died on Nov 15, 1952 at Porter County, Indiana, at age 81;

information prepared by Mary Louise B. Todd indicates that Mary Melissa (Bull) Schmell died on November 11, 1952. The obituary published for William D. Schmell indicates that Mary M. (Bull) Schmell died on November 12, 1952.
Mary was buried at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
      October 23, 1891, in The Tribune, Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana: COURT NOTES. Charles A. Campbell has been appointed guardian of Mary M. Bull. on Oct 23, 1891. She resided at at Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana, in 1912.

      William D. Schmell was born on Mar 27, 1870 at Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. William married Mary Melissa Bull, daughter of Theodore Spencer Bull and Ann Maria Keeler, on Aug 5, 1908 at Porter County, Indiana; by Bruce Brown, Minister. William D. Schmell died on Jan 18, 1953 at Porter County, Indiana, at age 82. William was buried on Jan 21, 1953 at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
     

Obituary for William D. Schmell was published January 19, 1953, in The Vidette-Messenger, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana: William Schmell, Former Liberty Farmer, Succumbs Services for William D. Schmell, 82, Liberty township, who died here Sunday morning after an extended illness, will be held at 3 p. m. Wednesday in the Bartholomew Funeral home. The decedent was born in Ohio in 1870, and lived in Porter county the past 40 years, coming here from Arizona. He was a farmer. He married Mary M. Bull in Valparaiso, Aug. 5, 1908. She died Nov. 12, 1952. He was a member of the First Baptist church. Surviving are a brother, Henry J. Cambria, Ia., and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Grass of Owenton, Ky., and Mrs. Cally Cline of Columbus, Kan. The Rev. H E. Meyer, pastor of the First Baptist church will officiate the services Wednesday, and burial will be in Kimball cemetery. Friends may call at the Bartholomew Funeral home from 2 p. m. Tuesday until Wednesday noon, and from 2 p. m. Wednesday until services.

Obituary for William D. Schmell was published January 22, 1953, in The Vidette-Messenger, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana: Final Services Are Held For William D. Schmell Services for William D. Schmell, 82, Liberty township farmer who died Sunday after an extended illness, were held Wednesday at 3 p. m. at the Bartholomew Funeral home with the Rev. H. E. Meyer, Valparaiso First Baptist church, officiating. Mrs. H. W. Hock was soloist, with Miss Mae Brown accompanying on the organ. Burial was in Kimball cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Ruge, Herman Curtis, Wayne and Theodore Bull, Leslie Esserman and Keith Clark.

      Dianah Bull was born on Mar 17, 1831 at Cayuga County, New York. She was the daughter of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck. Dianah Bull died on Apr 9, 1855 at Porter County, Indiana, at age 24. Dianah was buried at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.

      Mary Annett Bull was born on Jun 17, 1833 at Cayuga County, New York. She was the daughter of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck. Mary married George W. Longshore on Aug 16, 1854 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; by Alex Nickerson, M.J. Mary Annett Bull died on Feb 8, 1915 at age 81. Mary was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

      George W. Longshore was born on Apr 16, 1826. George married Mary Annett Bull, daughter of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck, on Aug 16, 1854 at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; by Alex Nickerson, M.J. George W. Longshore died on Nov 12, 1895 at age 69. George was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

      Lydia Ophelia Bull was born on Mar 16, 1836 at Onondaga County, New York. She was the daughter of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck. Lydia Ophelia Bull and Arthur A. Hughart obtained a marriage license on Aug 12, 1854 at Porter County, Indiana. Lydia married Arthur A. Hughart on Aug 16, 1854 at Porter County, Indiana. Lydia married Arthur A. Hughart on Aug 16, 1856. Lydia married Hiram Crook, son of A. B. Crook and Margaret (Unknown), on Nov 5, 1876 at at her home, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana. Lydia married Hiram Crook on Nov 21, 1876. Lydia Ophelia Bull died on Sep 29, 1930 at at her grandson Arthur Hanrahan's home at 8:00 pm, near Wahob Lake, Liberty Township, Porter, at age 94; cause of death was senility. Lydia was buried on Oct 1, 1930 at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
     She was also known as Ophelia Bull.

The following text is contained on the marriage license and certificate for Arthur A. Hughart and Lydia Ophelia Bull: Arthur A. Hughart to Lydia O. Bull. Be it Remembered, That on this 12th day of August 1854, the following Marriage License was issued, to-wit: Indiana, To-wit: Porter County, ss: To all who shall see these Presents, GREETING: Know Ye, that any person legally authorized to solemnize Matrimony is hereby Licensed to join in Marriage as Husband and Wife Arthur A. Hughart and Lydia O. Bull and for so doing this shall be his sufficient authority. In testimony whereof I, W. W. Jones Clerk of the Porter Circuit Court, hereunto subscribe me name, and affix the seal of said Court, this 12 day of August A.D. 1854. W. W. Jones Clerk Be it further Remembered, That on this 5 day of August A.D. 1854, the following Certificate was filed in this office, to-wit: Indiana, To-wit: Porter County. This certifies that I joined in marriage as husband and wife Arthur A. Hughart and Lydia O. Bull on the 16th day of August A.D. 1854. Alx Nickerson, M.G. [signed] Filed and Recorded. W. W. Jones Clerk. [signed]

She resided at at Rural Route 8, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, in 1905.





The following obituary for Lydia Ophelia (Bull) Hughart Crook was published September 30, 1930, in The Vidette-Messenger, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana (pages 1 and 3): RESIDENT OF COUNTY FOR 80 YEARS, IS DEAD Mrs. Lydia Crook, Age 94 Years, Succumbs to Long Illness at Liberty Township Home. Mrs. Lydia Ophelia Crook, age 94 years, and for eighty years a resident of Porter county, died Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of her grandson Arthur Hanrahan, near Wahob lake, in Liberty township. She had been in failing health for the last eleven years, and for the last four weeks had been bedfast. The decedent was born in Onondaga county, New York, on March 16, 1836, a daughter of Colonel John C. and Catharine (Halbrook) Bull. When only fourteen years of age she came with her parents to Porter county, the trip being made via boat on Lakes Erie and Michigan, and by oxen team from Michigan City. When Mrs. Crook came to Porter county, the family settled on the farm where she died. That section then was a vast timber tract, and Indians were still roaming about. Mrs. Crook endured all the hardships connected with the early pioneer life. On August 16, 1856, she was united in marriage to Arthur A. Hughart, who died in the early seventies. To this union were born a daughter, Mrs. Melnie [Melna] Hanrahan, who survives her mother, and one son, John H. Hughart, who died at age fourteen. On November 21, 1876, she was married to Hiram Crook, who died twenty-one years ago. Since his death she has resided with her grandson, Arthur Hanrahan, and his family. She was the youngest of a family of twelve children all of whom preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Arthur Hanrahan home, conducted by Rev. Carl G. Steward, of the Baptist church. Burial will be in Kimball cemetery.

      Arthur A. Hughart was born in 1832 at Greenbrier County, West Virginia. He and Lydia Ophelia Bull obtained a marriage license on Aug 12, 1854 at Porter County, Indiana. Arthur married Lydia Ophelia Bull, daughter of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck, on Aug 16, 1854 at Porter County, Indiana. Arthur married Lydia Ophelia Bull, daughter of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck, on Aug 16, 1856. Arthur A. Hughart died on Apr 29, 1874 at Porter County, Indiana. Arthur was buried at Kimball Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Porter County, Indiana.

     Hiram married Lydia Ophelia Bull, daughter of Col. John Conklin Bull and Catherine Storm Hasbrouck, on Nov 21, 1876.

      Gershom Bowne Jr. was born on Sep 10, 1789. He was the son of Gershom Browne Sr. and Nancy Gosling. Gershom married Elizabeth Hasbrouck, daughter of Benjamin Hasbrouck and Rachel Storm, on Dec 20, 1814 at Hopewell, Dutchess County, New York. Gershom Bowne Jr. died on Jan 9, 1825 at age 35.

     Gershom married Nancy Gosling circa 1786.

     Nancy married Gershom Browne Sr. circa 1786.

      Charles E. Bowne was born on Jun 19, 1818. He was the son of Gershom Bowne Jr. and Elizabeth Hasbrouck. Charles married Mary Haggerty on Dec 23, 1846.

      Francis Hasbrouck Bowne was born on Apr 14, 1820. He was the son of Gershom Bowne Jr. and Elizabeth Hasbrouck. Francis married Susan Storm, daughter of John I. Storm, on May 20, 1839. Francis Hasbrouck Bowne died on Jul 10, 1878 at age 58.

      Anne Elizabeth Bowne was born on Dec 20, 1821. She was the daughter of Gershom Bowne Jr. and Elizabeth Hasbrouck. Anne married James Dean Colver, son of Phineas Colver and Eunice Lane, on Sep 14, 1840. Anne Elizabeth Bowne died on Jan 13, 1892 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 70.

     Richard married Elizabeth Hasbrouck, daughter of Benjamin Hasbrouck and Rachel Storm, on Feb 2, 1826 at Hopewell, Dutchess County, New York. Richard Southard died circa 1834.

      Caroline Southard was born circa 1828. She was the daughter of Richard Southard and Elizabeth Hasbrouck. Caroline married Charles A. Hazletine on Dec 28, 1842.

      Sarah Southard was born circa 1830. She was the daughter of Richard Southard and Elizabeth Hasbrouck.

      Harriet Southard was born circa 1832. She was the daughter of Richard Southard and Elizabeth Hasbrouck.

     Isaac married Sarah Hasbrouck, daughter of Benjamin Hasbrouck and Rachel Storm, on May 4, 1825. Isaac married Elizabeth Hasbrouck, daughter of Benjamin Hasbrouck and Rachel Storm, on Dec 20, 1854.

      Maria Hoogland was born on Sep 30, 1800 at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. She was the daughter of Peter Hoogland and Angelina Storm. Maria married Isaac Hasbrouck, son of Benjamin Hasbrouck and Rachel Storm, on Dec 18, 1825 at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York.

     Peter married Angelina Storm circa 1798.

     Angelina married Peter Hoogland circa 1798.

      Isaac Hasbrouck was born circa 1828. He was the son of Isaac Hasbrouck and Maria Hoogland.

      Phoebe Hasbrouck was born circa 1830. She was the daughter of Isaac Hasbrouck and Maria Hoogland. Phoebe married George Crysler.

      Peter Hoogland Hasbrouck was born on Oct 14, 1826 at Hopewell, Dutchess County, New York. He was the son of Isaac Hasbrouck and Maria Hoogland. Peter married Phoebe Adriance.

      Maria Hasbrouck was born circa 1832. She was the daughter of Isaac Hasbrouck and Maria Hoogland.

      Benjamin Hasbrouck was born on Jun 26, 1837 at Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York. He was the son of Isaac Hasbrouck and Maria Hoogland. Benjamin married Sarah Wood, daughter of Edward Overton Wood and Castilla Shearer, on Dec 21, 1865. Benjamin Hasbrouck died on Jan 14, 1917 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, at age 79.

     Daniel married Maria Hasbrouck, daughter of Benjamin Hasbrouck and Rachel Storm, on Feb 12, 1824 at Hopewell, Dutchess County, New York.

     LeGrand married Maria Hasbrouck, daughter of Benjamin Hasbrouck and Rachel Storm.

      Sarah Jane Horton Hoogland was born on Sep 13, 1832 at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. She was the daughter of Edwin Hoffman Hoogland and Dinah Hasbrouck. Sarah married William Vliet, son of Garret Vliet and Rebecca Frazer, at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

      Edwin Hoffman Hoogland was born on Oct 30, 1805 at Hopewell, Dutchess County, New York. He was the son of Peter Hoogland and Angelina Storm. Edwin married Dinah Hasbrouck, daughter of Benjamin Hasbrouck and Rachel Storm, on May 11, 1829. Edwin Hoffman Hoogland died on Mar 28, 1844 at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, at age 38.

      Emily Hoogland was born in 1833. She was the daughter of Edwin Hoffman Hoogland and Dinah Hasbrouck. Emily Hoogland died in 1910.

      George Hoogland was born in 1835. He was the son of Edwin Hoffman Hoogland and Dinah Hasbrouck. George Hoogland died in 1900.

      Walter Hoogland was born in 1835. He was the son of Edwin Hoffman Hoogland and Dinah Hasbrouck. Walter Hoogland died in 1865.

     John married Dinah Hasbrouck, daughter of Benjamin Hasbrouck and Rachel Storm, after 1844.

     Jacob married Harriet Hasbrouck, daughter of Benjamin Hasbrouck and Rachel Storm, on Oct 9, 1828 at Hopewell, Dutchess County, New York.

     Maria married John A. Hasbrouck, son of Abraham Hasbrouck and Sarah Horton, on Apr 15, 1815 at Wappingers Creek, Dutchess County, New York.

      James Edgar Hasbrouck was born on Jan 18, 1816 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. He was the son of John A. Hasbrouck and Maria Vail. James married Lola Janet Wade, daughter of Edward Wade Jr. and Mary Eddy, on Oct 24, 1852. James Edgar Hasbrouck died on Jun 1, 1878 at Sheffield, Bureau County, Illinois, at age 62.

      Catherine Antoinette Hasbrouck was born circa 1820. She was the daughter of John A. Hasbrouck and Maria Vail.