Hoblitzell, Joseph H.

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Birth:
According to information provided by a Maurice Stern for Joseph's death certificate, Joseph was born at Brownsville [sic], Nebraska. However, a biographical sketch of Joseph's father published in 1882 indicates that the family moved from Ohio to Platte County, Missouri in 1840 and remained there until 1844, at which time the family relocated to Holt County, Missouri. According to this biography, the family did not move to Nemaha County, Nebraska Territory until 1855 and had returned to Holt County, Missouri in 1860. The land which became Nebraska Territory, including Brownville, was unorganized territory of the original Louisiana Purchase until the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in May 1854.

Buried:
According to his death certificate, Joseph was to be buried in Ashland Cemetery.

Joseph married Thornton, Sarah Alice. Sarah was born Mar 1857, Alta Vista, Daviess County, Missouri, USA; died 4 Sep 1925, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA; was buried 5 Sep 1925, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Birth:
According to a short biographical sketch published in 1882, Adrian was the son of John and Rebecca (Cary) Hoblitzell, "of French-German descent."

Adrian married Dorland, Elizabeth 30 Aug 1830. Elizabeth was born , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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Residence (family):

The following sketch was published in History of Holt and Atchison Counties, Missouri.... in 1882.

          Adrian Hoblitzell.

     The subject of this sketch is one of the pioneer settlers of Northwestern Missouri, and is the father of the members of the well known firm of Hoblitzell Brothers. He is the son of John and Rebecca (Cary) Hoblitzell, and is of French-German descent. Mr. H. was born June 27, 1809, in Alleghany County, Maryland. He was there reared to manhood, and received his education, also learning the trade of tailoring. At the age of 21 years he emigrated to Huron County, Ohio, where he resided till 1840, when he removed to Platte County, Missouri. After remaining there till 1844, he came to this county, and was engaged in various branches of business, among them being farming, tailoring, and merchandising. In 1855 he removed to Nemaha County, Nebraska, where he lived till 1860, then returning to this county, and in 1876 he became interested with his sons in their extensive business. Although quite an old gentleman, Mr. H. is yet actively engaged in business, and would, by his energy and sprightliness be taken for a much younger man. He was married August 30, 1830, to Miss Elizabeth Darland, a native of Pennsylvania. They have had seven children, four of whom are now living: Julia A. (deceased), William, Christenia, Eunice (deceased), Cornelius, Joseph and James (deceased). They are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. H. was one of the original members and trustees of the first church of that denomination built in Oregon. He was at one time constable of Lewis Township, and was county judge of Nemaha County, Nebraska, for one term.