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Subject: Re: [HIPPLE-L] Henry Hipple of Canton, Fulton Co, IL DOD
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 12:19:16 EST
In a message dated 11/05/2001 10:03:04 AM Pacific Standard Time,
writes:
>
> ". . .A very kind and dedicated librarian at the local public library drove
> out to Greenwood Cemetery and checked the date on the actual tombstone.
> The tombstone says that Henry Hipple died 4 May 1863, in his 81st year.
> This information is consistent with the probate file,
> but neither of the other sources. . . "
>
> To Pat Dolan,
> Thank you very much for this information. It is very considerate of
> you to share this valuable find. I have not researched this branch of the
> Hipple family myself, however I have information supplied by another
> researcher, giving the date of birth as 1787. Your new information would
> make his date of birth as 1782, since he died in his 81st year. This would
> make him the oldest child in the family rather than the 3rd in line.
> Before I correct my database, I would like to know if anyone out there has
> proof of the 1787 birthdate. I am not trying to save every Hipple line,
> however what I do have, want it to be correct.
> Your evaluation of this would be appreciated.
> Sincerely,
> Margery Borger
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