Bluffton Chronicle
Wells County, Indiana
March 6, 1901
The subject of this notice, Robert Niblick, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1824, died Feb. 26, 1901, aged 77 years and 16 days. He came to Adams county, Ind., in an early day when it was an unbroken wilderness, with scarcely any inhabitants, and suffered the privations incident to pioneer life, but by his industry and frugality overcame the obstacles in his way, and cleared up one of the most productive farms and comfortable homes near Peterson, Adams county. During the war he served his country as a soldier in the 58th and 12th Vol. Inf.
He was married to Catharine Hartman April 19, 1849. To this union was born ten children. His companion preceded him 3 months and 19 days, after a married life of 52 years. Since the death of his wife he has been visiting among his children, and when on his way to visit a daughter in Tennessee, he was taken sick and died at Hickman, Ky., and his remains were shipped home and taken to the home of one of his daughters, Mrs. Watkins, near Craigville. The funeral services were held at the Antioch church near his late home, conducted by the writer at which a large concourse of relatives and friends, who came to pay their last respects to one they loved and respected.
He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Oppenheim, of Bluffton, and Mrs. Dailey of Lancaster township, and 8 children two having preceded to the spirit world, a number of grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn. Thus another one of the pioneers is gone and left us to the heritage of his labors and the example of hi heroic life. May the blessings of God rest upon and comfort the bereft. Rev. H.C. Smith.
•Biographical and Historical Record - Adams and Wells Co. Indiana Lewis Publishing Co. Chicago, IL 1887
ROBERT NIBLICK, a prominent farmer of Kirkland Township, Adams County was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, February 10, 1824, a son of James Niblick. He was reared to the avocation of a farmer, receiving such education as could be obtained in the schools of that day. He was brought to Adams County, Indiana, when eleven years old, but after the death of his mother returned to Ohio. He was married in Kirkland Township, Adams County, April 19, 1849, to Catherine H. Hartman, who was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, March 22, 1830, her parents, Philip and Susannah (Hess) Hartman, being natives of Pennsylvania. They immigrated to Adams County, Indiana, in 1840, and settled in Kirkland Township where they lived till their death. Mr. Hartman was twice married and had three children by his first marriage. By his marriage with Susannah Hess he had eight children. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hartman are members of the Dunkard church. Immediately after his marriage Mr. Niblick settled on his present farm in Kirkland Township, which at that time was in a wild state, heavily covered with timber. Their first house was a log cabin, built in the most primitive style, greased paper being a substitute for windows, and in this humble cabin the family lived eleven years, when the fine brick residence which they now occupy was erected, the brick and lime used in the building of the house being burned on their farm. After giving land to his children Mr. Niblick still has 265 acres where he resides, and is considered one of the prosperous farmers of his township. He was a member of Company E, Twelfth Indiana Infantry, enlisting in the service of his country in 1865. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea, and participated in the grand review at Washington. He now draws a pension for disability, contracted while in the service. He is a comrade of Post No.69, G.A R., at Decatur. Mr. Niblick has held several local offices. His wife is at present postmistress at Gath, the office being kept at their residence. For many years after coming to Adams County Mr. Niblick was the only Republican in his township, and at Lincoln's last election only five votes were cast in the township. To Mr. and Mrs. Niblick have been born ten children - James T., Susannah, Mary E. (deceased), Charles B., Margaret F., George W., William J. (deceased), Jennie, Harvey P. and Anna Bell. Mrs. Niblick is a member of the United Brethren church. Mr. Niblick is a member of the Odd Fellows order, belonging to the St. Mary's Lodge at Decatur.
Contributor: Karin King (47469179) •
Wells County, Indiana
March 6, 1901
The subject of this notice, Robert Niblick, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1824, died Feb. 26, 1901, aged 77 years and 16 days. He came to Adams county, Ind., in an early day when it was an unbroken wilderness, with scarcely any inhabitants, and suffered the privations incident to pioneer life, but by his industry and frugality overcame the obstacles in his way, and cleared up one of the most productive farms and comfortable homes near Peterson, Adams county. During the war he served his country as a soldier in the 58th and 12th Vol. Inf.
He was married to Catharine Hartman April 19, 1849. To this union was born ten children. His companion preceded him 3 months and 19 days, after a married life of 52 years. Since the death of his wife he has been visiting among his children, and when on his way to visit a daughter in Tennessee, he was taken sick and died at Hickman, Ky., and his remains were shipped home and taken to the home of one of his daughters, Mrs. Watkins, near Craigville. The funeral services were held at the Antioch church near his late home, conducted by the writer at which a large concourse of relatives and friends, who came to pay their last respects to one they loved and respected.
He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Oppenheim, of Bluffton, and Mrs. Dailey of Lancaster township, and 8 children two having preceded to the spirit world, a number of grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn. Thus another one of the pioneers is gone and left us to the heritage of his labors and the example of hi heroic life. May the blessings of God rest upon and comfort the bereft. Rev. H.C. Smith.
•Biographical and Historical Record - Adams and Wells Co. Indiana Lewis Publishing Co. Chicago, IL 1887
ROBERT NIBLICK, a prominent farmer of Kirkland Township, Adams County was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, February 10, 1824, a son of James Niblick. He was reared to the avocation of a farmer, receiving such education as could be obtained in the schools of that day. He was brought to Adams County, Indiana, when eleven years old, but after the death of his mother returned to Ohio. He was married in Kirkland Township, Adams County, April 19, 1849, to Catherine H. Hartman, who was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, March 22, 1830, her parents, Philip and Susannah (Hess) Hartman, being natives of Pennsylvania. They immigrated to Adams County, Indiana, in 1840, and settled in Kirkland Township where they lived till their death. Mr. Hartman was twice married and had three children by his first marriage. By his marriage with Susannah Hess he had eight children. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hartman are members of the Dunkard church. Immediately after his marriage Mr. Niblick settled on his present farm in Kirkland Township, which at that time was in a wild state, heavily covered with timber. Their first house was a log cabin, built in the most primitive style, greased paper being a substitute for windows, and in this humble cabin the family lived eleven years, when the fine brick residence which they now occupy was erected, the brick and lime used in the building of the house being burned on their farm. After giving land to his children Mr. Niblick still has 265 acres where he resides, and is considered one of the prosperous farmers of his township. He was a member of Company E, Twelfth Indiana Infantry, enlisting in the service of his country in 1865. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea, and participated in the grand review at Washington. He now draws a pension for disability, contracted while in the service. He is a comrade of Post No.69, G.A R., at Decatur. Mr. Niblick has held several local offices. His wife is at present postmistress at Gath, the office being kept at their residence. For many years after coming to Adams County Mr. Niblick was the only Republican in his township, and at Lincoln's last election only five votes were cast in the township. To Mr. and Mrs. Niblick have been born ten children - James T., Susannah, Mary E. (deceased), Charles B., Margaret F., George W., William J. (deceased), Jennie, Harvey P. and Anna Bell. Mrs. Niblick is a member of the United Brethren church. Mr. Niblick is a member of the Odd Fellows order, belonging to the St. Mary's Lodge at Decatur.
Contributor: Karin King (47469179) •
Bluffton Chronicle
Wells County, Indiana
March 6, 1901
The subject of this notice, Robert Niblick, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1824, died Feb. 26, 1901, aged 77 years and 16 days. He came to Adams county, Ind., in an early day when it was an unbroken wilderness, with scarcely any inhabitants, and suffered the privations incident to pioneer life, but by his industry and frugality overcame the obstacles in his way, and cleared up one of the most productive farms and comfortable homes near Peterson, Adams county. During the war he served his country as a soldier in the 58th and 12th Vol. Inf.
He was married to Catharine Hartman April 19, 1849. To this union was born ten children. His companion preceded him 3 months and 19 days, after a married life of 52 years. Since the death of his wife he has been visiting among his children, and when on his way to visit a daughter in Tennessee, he was taken sick and died at Hickman, Ky., and his remains were shipped home and taken to the home of one of his daughters, Mrs. Watkins, near Craigville. The funeral services were held at the Antioch church near his late home, conducted by the writer at which a large concourse of relatives and friends, who came to pay their last respects to one they loved and respected.
He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Oppenheim, of Bluffton, and Mrs. Dailey of Lancaster township, and 8 children two having preceded to the spirit world, a number of grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn. Thus another one of the pioneers is gone and left us to the heritage of his labors and the example of hi heroic life. May the blessings of God rest upon and comfort the bereft. Rev. H.C. Smith.
•Biographical and Historical Record - Adams and Wells Co. Indiana Lewis Publishing Co. Chicago, IL 1887
ROBERT NIBLICK, a prominent farmer of Kirkland Township, Adams County was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, February 10, 1824, a son of James Niblick. He was reared to the avocation of a farmer, receiving such education as could be obtained in the schools of that day. He was brought to Adams County, Indiana, when eleven years old, but after the death of his mother returned to Ohio. He was married in Kirkland Township, Adams County, April 19, 1849, to Catherine H. Hartman, who was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, March 22, 1830, her parents, Philip and Susannah (Hess) Hartman, being natives of Pennsylvania. They immigrated to Adams County, Indiana, in 1840, and settled in Kirkland Township where they lived till their death. Mr. Hartman was twice married and had three children by his first marriage. By his marriage with Susannah Hess he had eight children. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hartman are members of the Dunkard church. Immediately after his marriage Mr. Niblick settled on his present farm in Kirkland Township, which at that time was in a wild state, heavily covered with timber. Their first house was a log cabin, built in the most primitive style, greased paper being a substitute for windows, and in this humble cabin the family lived eleven years, when the fine brick residence which they now occupy was erected, the brick and lime used in the building of the house being burned on their farm. After giving land to his children Mr. Niblick still has 265 acres where he resides, and is considered one of the prosperous farmers of his township. He was a member of Company E, Twelfth Indiana Infantry, enlisting in the service of his country in 1865. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea, and participated in the grand review at Washington. He now draws a pension for disability, contracted while in the service. He is a comrade of Post No.69, G.A R., at Decatur. Mr. Niblick has held several local offices. His wife is at present postmistress at Gath, the office being kept at their residence. For many years after coming to Adams County Mr. Niblick was the only Republican in his township, and at Lincoln's last election only five votes were cast in the township. To Mr. and Mrs. Niblick have been born ten children - James T., Susannah, Mary E. (deceased), Charles B., Margaret F., George W., William J. (deceased), Jennie, Harvey P. and Anna Bell. Mrs. Niblick is a member of the United Brethren church. Mr. Niblick is a member of the Odd Fellows order, belonging to the St. Mary's Lodge at Decatur.
Contributor: Karin King (47469179) •
Wells County, Indiana
March 6, 1901
The subject of this notice, Robert Niblick, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1824, died Feb. 26, 1901, aged 77 years and 16 days. He came to Adams county, Ind., in an early day when it was an unbroken wilderness, with scarcely any inhabitants, and suffered the privations incident to pioneer life, but by his industry and frugality overcame the obstacles in his way, and cleared up one of the most productive farms and comfortable homes near Peterson, Adams county. During the war he served his country as a soldier in the 58th and 12th Vol. Inf.
He was married to Catharine Hartman April 19, 1849. To this union was born ten children. His companion preceded him 3 months and 19 days, after a married life of 52 years. Since the death of his wife he has been visiting among his children, and when on his way to visit a daughter in Tennessee, he was taken sick and died at Hickman, Ky., and his remains were shipped home and taken to the home of one of his daughters, Mrs. Watkins, near Craigville. The funeral services were held at the Antioch church near his late home, conducted by the writer at which a large concourse of relatives and friends, who came to pay their last respects to one they loved and respected.
He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Oppenheim, of Bluffton, and Mrs. Dailey of Lancaster township, and 8 children two having preceded to the spirit world, a number of grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn. Thus another one of the pioneers is gone and left us to the heritage of his labors and the example of hi heroic life. May the blessings of God rest upon and comfort the bereft. Rev. H.C. Smith.
•Biographical and Historical Record - Adams and Wells Co. Indiana Lewis Publishing Co. Chicago, IL 1887
ROBERT NIBLICK, a prominent farmer of Kirkland Township, Adams County was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, February 10, 1824, a son of James Niblick. He was reared to the avocation of a farmer, receiving such education as could be obtained in the schools of that day. He was brought to Adams County, Indiana, when eleven years old, but after the death of his mother returned to Ohio. He was married in Kirkland Township, Adams County, April 19, 1849, to Catherine H. Hartman, who was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, March 22, 1830, her parents, Philip and Susannah (Hess) Hartman, being natives of Pennsylvania. They immigrated to Adams County, Indiana, in 1840, and settled in Kirkland Township where they lived till their death. Mr. Hartman was twice married and had three children by his first marriage. By his marriage with Susannah Hess he had eight children. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hartman are members of the Dunkard church. Immediately after his marriage Mr. Niblick settled on his present farm in Kirkland Township, which at that time was in a wild state, heavily covered with timber. Their first house was a log cabin, built in the most primitive style, greased paper being a substitute for windows, and in this humble cabin the family lived eleven years, when the fine brick residence which they now occupy was erected, the brick and lime used in the building of the house being burned on their farm. After giving land to his children Mr. Niblick still has 265 acres where he resides, and is considered one of the prosperous farmers of his township. He was a member of Company E, Twelfth Indiana Infantry, enlisting in the service of his country in 1865. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea, and participated in the grand review at Washington. He now draws a pension for disability, contracted while in the service. He is a comrade of Post No.69, G.A R., at Decatur. Mr. Niblick has held several local offices. His wife is at present postmistress at Gath, the office being kept at their residence. For many years after coming to Adams County Mr. Niblick was the only Republican in his township, and at Lincoln's last election only five votes were cast in the township. To Mr. and Mrs. Niblick have been born ten children - James T., Susannah, Mary E. (deceased), Charles B., Margaret F., George W., William J. (deceased), Jennie, Harvey P. and Anna Bell. Mrs. Niblick is a member of the United Brethren church. Mr. Niblick is a member of the Odd Fellows order, belonging to the St. Mary's Lodge at Decatur.
Contributor: Karin King (47469179) •
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