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Frederick Hoobler was born in Vermillion County, IN May 23, 1836 and died February 22, 1914 in Streator. As a young boy, Frederick was taught to make himself useful, assisting in the sowing and reaping of the crops on his father's farm.  He acted as a teamster at the early age of eight years; about 1848 he had charge of a span of horses upon the overland journey when the family moved across the Wabash River from Vermillion County, IN to Vermilion County, IL.  In 1851 the family moved west to Livingston County, IL where they settled on a farm in the northern part of the county.

Frederick herded the cattle on unfenced prairie during the warm season and in winter spent his time mostly with his books in the district school.  On November 6, 1857 about noon, the house caught fire from a defective flue, and its entire contents, with the exception of one bed, was destroyed.

Frederick married Martha Fleshman February 19, 1860 in Livingston County. She was born January 25, 1843 in Vermillion County, IN and died July 9, 1924 in Streator.  Martha was the daughter of William Fleshman and Sarah Charley.  Frederick and Martha remained on the Hoobler family farm until the spring of 1872.  Desiring a change of location and occupation, Frederick and his family moved to Blackstone in Sunbury Township, Livingston County and operated a general store.  They remained there for two years, after which they moved to Champaign County, IL where he became a dealer in grain and provisions.  This move was mainly for the benefit of his children, as he desired to give them the advantages of the schools in that county.  They later moved back to Newtown Township in Livingston County.

Frederick was a prominent well-to-do citizen, who enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the whole community.  He was largely engaged in general farming and raising of stock on a fine 250 acres farm of good land.  In addition to the dwelling, there were also all the other buildings required for the various purposes of a progressive farmer.

The family moved to Streator about 1890 in the neighboring county of LaSalle, where they remained until their deaths. They are both buried in New Michigan Cemetery in Newtown Township, Livingston County.

The children of Frederick Hoobler and Martha Fleshman are:

Mattie May Hoobler was born January 30, 1862 in Newtown Township, Livingston County, IL and died June 18, 1940 in Streator, LaSalle County, IL. She married W. Carlyle Mortland January 30, 1881. He was born May 28, 1858 in Newtown Township, Livingston County, IL and died December 18, 1930 in Streator, LaSalle County, IL. Both are buried in New Michigan Cemetery, Livingston County, IL.

Susannah Hoobler was born October 17, 1864 and died August 7, 1960. She married Charles L. Powell July 23, 1882. He was born September 8, 1861 and died October 26, 1935.

Hattie Hoobler was born November 20, 1866 and died January 20, 1867. She is buried in New Michigan Cemetery, Livingston County, IL.

Eben Alden Hoobler was born January 29, 1868 and died September 1, 1937 in Madison, Dane County, WI. He married Sarah Iola Applegate September 11, 1891 in Livingston County, IL. She was born August 28, 1872 in Blackstone, Livingston County, IL and died February 10, 1947.

Birdie Helena Hoobler was born June 20, 1871 and died January 9, 1938. She married William Melville Sheibley December 25, 1889. He was born December 25, 1863 and died March 3, 1937. Both are buried in Phillips Cemetery, Livingston County, IL.

Myrtle Florance Hoobler was born September 21, 1874 and died June 15, 1942. She married Arthur E. Tiffany. Myrtle is buried in New Michigan Cemetery, Livingston County, IL.

Frederic J. Hoobler was born July 31, 1876 in Urbana, Champaign County, IL and died February 15, 1960 in Streator, LaSalle County, IL. He married Mary Briscoe. He married Anna K. Loesch February 5, 1925 in Peoria, Peoria County, IL. Fred is buried in Mt. Palatine Cemetery in McNabb, IL.

Jesse Hoobler was born July 21, 1878 in Livingston County, IL and died June 20, 1914 in Streator, LaSalle County, IL. He is buried in New Michigan Cemetery, Livingston County, IL.