Beppler, John b. Feb. 9, 1856, Schultz, Germany; died Dec. 15, 1938 at home in Mt. Vernon, Il.

Came to USA in 1880 to McLeansboro, Il.; has resided in Mt. Vernon since 1906.

Leaves widow, Christina; 4 sons John G., William, Herman Jr., and Henry W. Beppler all of Mt. Vernon; 3 daughters, Mrs. Hanna Deitz & Mrs. Christina Harlow, & Veta Driskell of Detroit, Michigan.