Philip and Elizabeth Coppersmith Staple

This is a picture (prior to 1942) of Philip Jacob Staple and his wife, Elizabeth (Bessie) Coppersmith Staple. It was sent to me by a cousin, Paul Northrup who got it from Jack Staple. ( I think Philip looks like my Uncle Fran Staple Jr.)
Let's start from the beginning. I have been researching our family off and on since 1980. I gave some information a few years ago to a shirt-tail relative who then published it and never gave me any credit. If you are alive, you will not be on this site. I cannot guarantee this will be a family only site and I will not give up anyone's personal information. If you have questions or want me to have some info, you can send me a personal e-mail at lhea_13409@yahoo.com.

I will start with Christian Stabel. He is the first connection to the Stabel/ Staple family that I have found. I have not yet been able to find him in Germany even with the extensive records that are out there now. I will continue looking. And here starts the story...


I have not been able to find when Christian Stabel came to this country from Hesse Darmstadt Germany. He is not listed in the 1850 census for NY state. He married Dorothy Jane Stockinger in this country, date unknown. She went by the name of Jane during her life. Many times, on the census records, they listed her as Jennie. They lived at 139 W. North St. in Rome, NY. I believe this home is still in the family.
Christian was a carpenter. He and Jane had several children:
George Fredrick born 1853 NY state died 04/17/1877 buried Rome Cemetary
Henry A. born 1856 Canada
James W. born 04/1862 Canada
Charles born 1860 Canada
Isabella H. born 09/1862 Canada
Frances born 1864 Canada
Christian J. born 05/1865 Canada
Mary born 05/1868 Canada
Phillip Jacob born 08/07/1871 NY state died 07/26/1951 (see picture above)
Valentine b. 1872 NY state, died 09/14/1877 (see below)
Susie born 1875 NY state


I have more information about these people but have misplaced my records (It's the brain injury thing going on, be patient with me. :-)




ROME SENTINEL TUESDAY SEPT. 18, 1877 pg. 2 "DIED"


Stabel- Rome Sept. 14, 1877, Valentine, son of Christian and Jane Stabel, age 5. No death certificate as Rome, NY didn't start them until 1890 or so.





ROME SENTINEL MAY 13, 1891 pg. 2


"WAS THERE FOUL PLAY?"


Last evening, Chris Staple, residing at 139 W. North Street, notified officer Driscoll that his father Christopher Staple could not be found. The facts in the case are Mr. Staple is a carpenter and was employed on the old Hanacher farm at Fort Bull where he had been for some time. He was in the habit of coming home every other night. He started for his home Monday evening but did not reach his destination.


*Note: Fort Bull is where the Erie Canal Village is now.

Christian, Jane, George, Henry, James, and Charles are listed in the 1861 Census for Hamilton, Ontario under the name Christian Stable. It listed them as being of the Methodist faith and Christian as being a carpenter. I do not know why they moved to Canada and then came back. On the 1870 NY state census, Henry is listed as being a canal driver (he was 14), and George was listed as being a carpenter's apprentice (he was 17). They lived in Rome, NY then at 139 W. North St.
I descend from Phillip Jacob's line.

Phillip Jacob Staple was born on August 7, 1871 in Rome, NY. He married Elizabeth Gertrude Coppersmith on August 9, 1893 in Verona, NY They had the following children:
Charles C. b. 10/26/1897 d. 12/28/1968
Francis Lester b. 06/03/1900 d. 09/10/1980 (my grandfather)
Timothy J. b. 11/29/1902 d. 10/29/1989
M. Inez b. 12/01/1905 d. 04/04/1980
Phillip Merrick b. 03/11/1908 d. 09/18/2000
Norean V. b. 11/03/1910 d. 04/28/1986
Paul Carlton b. 02/01/1914 d. 01/09/ 1974

Anyone have pictures they'd like to send me to scan on this site? My number is 315-495-6551.
When I find my notes, there will be more about the mystery of Christian Stabel being missing. Drop me a line on my e-mail (above) and let me know what you think of this so far.