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born in 1843 at Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Upon their demise they were both interred in Ullery.[19] Florence B. Ullery and Rose A. Ullery, both daughters of Joseph A. and Wilhelmina, were also interred in Ullery. Stephen Ullery son of Joseph and Catherine (Cripe) Ullery was born in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania on April 12, 1806. When fairly young he worked as an apprentice to the woolen manufacturer's trade. At the end of a four years training he conducted the business himself for ten years. In 1827 he married Elizabeth Olinger, a native of Maryland, and they had four children: Daniel, Mary, Christiana and Susan. Upon moving to St. Joseph County in 1836; he devoted his entire time to farming, acquiring 160 acres of land. They were both members of the German Baptist Church. His wife died on July 5, 1882 and was interred in Ullery. Stephen died on June 15, 1895 and was also buried in Ullery.[20] Also buried in Ullery are their children, Daniel and Mary E. Ullery. Aaron Ullery was an old resident of St. Joseph County and a farmer in Clay Township. He was married to Jane, the daughter of Peter and Philistia Cripe, also of German descent. He was a member of the German Brethren Baptist church. They had one son. Aaron died on Nov.6, 1906 and was interred in Ullery.[21] Edward C. Ullery sr. was born on Nov. 7, 1885 in South Bend. Mr. Ullery retired after 40 years service from the Standard Oil Co. He was a member of the Community Congregational Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years.[22] When he passed away he was interred in here. Mrs. Margaret Ullery was also born in South Bend on June 25, 1887. She was married to Edward C. Ullery sr. They had three sons: Edward jr., John L. and Robert N. , all of South Bend and three daughters, Mrs. Audrey Medich and Mrs. Margaret McCombs both of South Bend and Mrs. Bette Schmidt of Delray Beach, Fla. She was also a member of the Community Congregational Church and upon her demise was buried in Ullery Cemetery.[23] Among the other members of the Ullery family buried in Ullery cemetery are Mary E., Elijah, Daniel and Sarah Witter Ullery. THE CRIPE FAMILY Another noteworthy pioneer family interred in Ullery are the Cripes who were also closely associated with developing Clay Township. Peter Cripe was a resident of St. Joseph County for eighty years. Mr. Cripe was born on May 12, 1824 in Montgomery County, Ohio to John and Eva (Roof) Cripe. The Cripes moved to St. Joseph County in the fall of 1830 and settled on 380 acres of land. Within two years of their settlement John Cripe acquired 900 acres of land. He and his wife Eva had 12 children: 7