DRAKE Steward

Notes:

1870 Census PA Monroe Stroudsburg sheet 196 page 35
1880 Census PA Monroe Stroudsburg Ed 224 page 6

Notes:

Identified in obituary of Reuben Weiss
DRAKE GENEALOGY In The Line Of SAMUEL DRAKE of Upper Smithfield Township N orthampton (Nor Monroe) County Pennsylvania By LILLIAN DRAKE AVERY Pontia c, Mich 1926 (located in library of Monroe County Historical Association ))
COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA J.H. Bee rs & Co. 1900 page 590

1850 Census PA Monroe, Stroudsburg page 226

1870 Census PA Monroe Stroudsburg sheet 196 page 35
1880 Census PA Monroe Stroudsburg Ed 224 page 6

Commemorative Biographical Record J. H. Beers & Company page 590
Levi Drake
He is one of the leading business men of Stroudsburg Monroe County, a nd no work which aims to present an account of the chief actors in the var ious activities of that thriving little city would be complete without men tion of his name.
The Drake family originated in England, but as no definite records are kno wn to exist the information concerning early generations depends upon trad ition only. Levi Drake, the grandfather of our subject was born probab ly in the United States, and for many years he was a farmer in Smithfie ld Township, Northampton (now Monroe) County. He married Elenor Van Cam p, and left a family of eleven children. Of the seven sons, Daniel di ed at the age of eighty- seven; Joseph W., at age eighty-three; Wayn e, at sixty-five; John, at sixty-six; Silas, at the age of seventy-six; Jo hn, at sixty-six; Alfred, at eighty-three; and James is now 1899 age seven ty-eight years. There were four daughters: Mary, Mrs. John Lazerds; Sara h, Mrs. Melchoir Dreher; Jane, Mrs. Ephraim Lockard; and Hannah, who marri ed and died in early womanhood.
Joseph W. Drake, the father of our subject, was born August 24 1794 in wh at is now Smithfield township Monroe County, and grew to manhood amid t he surroundings of pioneer life, His meager education was acquired main ly by private study, bur his innate ability was seen in his successful bus iness career, in which he accumulated a handsome competence. In his you th he learned the millwright’s trade, which he followed for fifteen year s, and later he became interested in farming in Stroud Township, Monroe Co unty, where his death occurred in March 1877. He was an excellent citize n, and was active in religious work as a member of the Baptist Church, Phy sically he was hardy and robust, weighing about 160 pounds, and he and h is wife, who was medium size, were both blondes. He was married in 182 4, to Mary Labar, generally known as Polly, who was born August 6, 180 6, in Northampton County, and died January 24, 1886. They had three childr en: Amos, born July 17 1828, who died at the age of fifty-seven; Levi, o ur subject; Louis, who resides in Stroud Township, on the old homestead.
Levi Drake was born October 14, 1833, in Stroud Township, Monroe County, a nd was educated in the country schools of the day. His opportunities we re limited, but he made most of them, and by his own ingenuity and indust ry developed a keen and accurate insight into business methods. For a numb er of years he was engaged in farming and general business operations, b ut in 1885, he retired and took up his residence in Stroudsburg, owning, b esides his home there, a fine farm. His time in now occupied chiefly wi th the management of his investments and loaning of money, and while his m anner is quiet and unostentatious, any good judge of character will recogn ize in him the qualities of the typical financier; he has been a direct or in the Stroudsburg National Bank for ten years. In politics he is a Rep ublican, and he and his family are identified with the Presbyterian Churc h, of which he is a leading member. During the Civil war Mr. Drake was dra fted, but being unable to leave his business he sent a substitute.
On September 10, 1859, Mr. Drake married Catherine Weiss, a native of Smit hfield, Monroe County, whose valuable counsel and assistance were potent f actors in his success, as he proudly acknowledges she assisted him Nob ly in accumulating the competence which he now enjoys. Mrs. Drake passed a way December 2, 1898, deeply mourned by her many friends. She too was a me mber of and active worker in the Presbyterian Church. Their only son, Stew art, born August 6, 1860, is a farmer in Stroud Township, Monroe Count y. He married Alice Swartwood, daughter of Philip Swartwood, of the same t ownship, and they have two children; Jennie C. and Garfield.
The former, who now resides with her grandfather, has received an excelle nt education in the public schools and the State Normal School at Stroudsb urg.
The Weiss family is of French origin, and Mrs. Drake’s paternal grandfathe r, John Weiss, came from France to settle in Northampton County. Her fath er the late Reuben Weiss was born in 1807, at Bethel, and died in 189 6. He married Susan Myers, daughter of John Myers, a mason by trade who di ed in Monroe County, and ten children born to the union: Mary, who marri ed (1st) Robert Demont, and (2nd) Frank Bush, of Newark NJ.; Catherine, Mr s. Drake; John, resident of Northampton County; William, who resides in Po rtland, Northampton County; Louisa, who died at the age of eleven; Enos, w ho died in childhood; Elizabeth, wife of S. Purdy; Jacob, a resident of Ph iladelphia; Louis, who resides in Scranton; and Ida, wife of H. Edinger.

Levi married WEISS Catherine on 10 Sep 1859. Catherine (daughter of WEISS Reuben and MOYERS Susan) was born in 1835 in PA; died on 2 Dec 1898 in Monroe County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Identified in obituary of Reuben Weiss
1850 PA Monroe, Smithfield, page 114
DRAKE GENEALOGY In The Line Of SAMUEL DRAKE of Upper Smithfield Township N orthampton (Nor Monroe) County Pennsylvania By LILLIAN DRAKE AVERY Pontia c, Mich 1926 (located in library of Monroe County Historical Association ))
1850 PA Monroe, Smithfield, page 114
1870 Census PA Monroe Stroudsburg sheet 196 page 35
1880 Census PA Monroe Stroudsburg Ed 224 page 6

COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA J.H. Bee rs & Co. 1900 page 590
Levi Drake
He is one of the leading business men of Stroudsburg Monroe County, a nd no work which aims to present an account of the chief actors in the var ious activities of that thriving little city would be complete without men tion of his name.
The Drake family originated in England, but as no definite records are kno wn to exist the information concerning early generations depends upon trad ition only. Levi Drake, the grandfather of our subject was born probab ly in the United States, and for many years he was a farmer in Smithfie ld Township, Northampton (now Monroe) County. He married Elenor Van Cam p, and left a family of eleven children. Of the seven sons, Daniel di ed at the age of eighty- seven; Joseph W., at age eighty-three; Wayn e, at sixty-five; John, at sixty-six; Silas, at the age of seventy-six; Jo hn, at sixty-six; Alfred, at eighty-three; and James is now 1899 age seven ty-eight years. There were four daughters: Mary, Mrs. John Lazerds; Sara h, Mrs. Melchoir Dreher; Jane, Mrs. Ephraim Lockard; and Hannah, who marri ed and died in early womanhood.
Joseph W. Drake, the father of our subject, was born August 24 1794 in wh at is now Smithfield township Monroe County, and grew to manhood amid t he surroundings of pioneer life, His meager education was acquired main ly by private study, bur his innate ability was seen in his successful bus iness career, in which he accumulated a handsome competence. In his you th he learned the millwright’s trade, which he followed for fifteen year s, and later he became interested in farming in Stroud Township, Monroe Co unty, where his death occurred in March 1877. He was an excellent citize n, and was active in religious work as a member of the Baptist Church, Phy sically he was hardy and robust, weighing about 160 pounds, and he and h is wife, who was medium size, were both blondes. He was married in 182 4, to Mary Labar, generally known as Polly, who was born August 6, 180 6, in Northampton County, and died January 24, 1886. They had three childr en: Amos, born July 17 1828, who died at the age of fifty-seven; Levi, o ur subject; Louis, who resides in Stroud Township, on the old homestead.
Levi Drake was born October 14, 1833, in Stroud Township, Monroe County, a nd was educated in the country schools of the day. His opportunities we re limited, but he made most of them, and by his own ingenuity and indust ry developed a keen and accurate insight into business methods. For a numb er of years he was engaged in farming and general business operations, b ut in 1885, he retired and took up his residence in Stroudsburg, owning, b esides his home there, a fine farm. His time in now occupied chiefly wi th the management of his investments and loaning of money, and while his m anner is quiet and unostentatious, any good judge of character will recogn ize in him the qualities of the typical financier; he has been a direct or in the Stroudsburg National Bank for ten years. In politics he is a Rep ublican, and he and his family are identified with the Presbyterian Churc h, of which he is a leading member. During the Civil war Mr. Drake was dra fted, but being unable to leave his business he sent a substitute.
On September 10, 1859, Mr. Drake married Catherine Weiss, a native of Smit hfield, Monroe County, whose valuable counsel and assistance were potent f actors in his success, as he proudly acknowledges she assisted him Nob ly in accumulating the competence which he now enjoys. Mrs. Drake passed a way December 2, 1898, deeply mourned by her many friends. She too was a me mber of and active worker in the Presbyterian Church. Their only son, Stew art, born August 6, 1860, is a farmer in Stroud Township, Monroe Count y. He married Alice Swartwood, daughter of Philip Swartwood, of the same t ownship, and they have two children; Jennie C. and Garfield.
The former, who now resides with her grandfather, has received an excelle nt education in the public schools and the State Normal School at Stroudsb urg.
The Weiss family is of French origin, and Mrs. Drake’s paternal grandfathe r, John Weiss, came from France to settle in Northampton County. Her fath er the late Reuben Weiss was born in 1807, at Bethel, and died in 189 6. He married Susan Myers, daughter of John Myers, a mason by trade who di ed in Monroe County, and ten children born to the union: Mary, who marri ed (1st) Robert Demont, and (2nd) Frank Bush, of Newark NJ.; Catherine, Mr s. Drake; John, resident of Northampton County; William, who resides in Po rtland, Northampton County; Louisa, who died at the age of eleven; Enos, w ho died in childhood; Elizabeth, wife of S. Purdy; Jacob, a resident of Ph iladelphia; Louis, who resides in Scranton; and Ida, wife of H. Edinger.


Identified in obituary of Reuben Weiss
1850 PA Monroe, Smithfield, page 114
DRAKE GENEALOGY In The Line Of SAMUEL DRAKE of Upper Smithfield Township N orthampton (Nor Monroe) County Pennsylvania By LILLIAN DRAKE AVERY Pontia c, Mich 1926 (located in library of Monroe County Historical Association ))
1850 PA Monroe, Smithfield, page 114
1870 Census PA Monroe Stroudsburg sheet 196 page 35
1880 Census PA Monroe Stroudsburg Ed 224 page 6

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1840; Lower Smithfield, Monroe, PA
• Census: 1850; Smithfield, Monroe, PA 114
• Census: 1860; Smithfield, Monroe, PA page 67
• Census: 1870; Smithfield, Monroe, PA page 70
• Census: 1880; Smithfield, Monroe, PA Ed 226 Page 21

Notes:

Cemetery Records
Records of William Murawski

Obituary from THE JEFFERSONAIN REPUBLICAN January 16, 1896
Reuben Weiss died at his home at Portland, Northampton County, PA on Monda
y, January 13, 1896 after a lingering illness, aged about 89 years. Mr. W eiss for a number of years lived in Cherry Valley, this county. where he c onducted farming. He leaves eight children--four sons and four daughter s. Mrs. Levi Drake, of this town, is one of his daughters. Mr. Weiss w as a good citizen and neighbor. He was well known in this county.

Biographical information from sketch re Levi Drake
The Weiss family is of French orgin, and Mrs. Drake's paternal
grandfather, John Weiss, came from France to settle in Northampton.
Her father, the late Reuben Weiss, was born 1807 at Bethel, and died
1896. He married Susan Myers, d/o John, who died in Monroe Co, and h ad 10 children; Mary married 1st to Robert Demont and 2nd Frank Bush, of N J, Catharine (Mrs. Drake), John of Northampton, William of Northampton, Lo uisa died age 11, Enos died in childhood, Elizabeth, w/o S. Purdy, Jac ob of Phila. Louis of Scranton and Ida w/o H. Edinger.

Died:
Weiss-Moyers wed 1830
This appeared in the Stroudsburg Times newspaper on January 23, 1896 under the heading "Death of a Former Resident" - I know it was in column 3 but I'm not sure if it was the front page or an inside page (I spotted it while browsing microfilm but the printer didn't work)...
"Reuben Weiss died recently at Portland...leaving 28 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren...resided 60 years in Poplar Valley this county (Monroe, Pa.). In 1830 he married Miss Susan Moyer who died in August 1881.
Sons are listed as John, William, Jacob M., and Lewis; daughters Mrs. S. A. Purday, Mrs. Levi Drake and Mrs. Henry Edinger and a daughter living in Newark."
It isn't verbatim as I had to scribble it, but you can probably get a copy from the microfilm at the Monroe County Historical Society, Stroudsburg, Pa.

Reuben married MOYERS Susan. Susan (daughter of MOYERS John and CATHERINE) was born on 17 Jun 1810 in PA; died on 20 Aug 1881 in Monroe Co. PA; was buried in Delaware Watergap Cemetery, Monroe Co PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Susan MOYERS
• Baptism: 8 Aug 1810; Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA
• Baptism: 12 Aug 1810; Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA
• Census: 1850; Smithfield, Monroe, PA page 114
• Census: 1860; Smithfield, Monroe, PA page 67
• Census: 1870; Smithfield, Monroe, PA page 30
• Census: 1880; Smithfield, Monroe, PA Ed 226 Page 21

Notes:

Identified in research of Anna Stem

Cemetery Records
Biographical sketch for Reuben Weiss identifies Susan's father as John Mye rs
Biographical information from sketch re Levi Drake
The Weiss family is of French orgin, and Mrs. Drake's paternal
grandfather, John Weiss, came from France to settle in Northampton.
Her father, the late Reuben Weiss, was born 1807 at Bethel, and died
1896. He married Susan Myers, d/o John, who died in Monroe Co, and h ad 10 children; Mary married 1st to Robert Demont and 2nd Frank Bush, of N J, Catharine (Mrs. Drake), John of Northampton, William of Northampton, Lo uisa died age 11, Enos died in childhood, Elizabeth, w/o S. Purdy, Jac ob of Phila. Louis of Scranton and Ida w/o H. Edinger.

Many versions of Moyers are associated with this family. The earliest app ears as Meier (taken from baptismal record) to Moyers, Moyers, Meyer, mye r. Moyers is used with this family as it appears most often in the recor ds I have.

Susans Baptismal record is from CHURCH RECORDS OF THE LUTHERAN AND REFORM ED CONGREGATIONS IN UPPER MOUNT BETHEL TOWNSHIP NHORTHAMPTON COUNTY 17 74 - 1833
Parents Child b. June 19, 1810 Sponsors
John Meier Susan bap. Aug 12, 1810 Christian Hess
Catherine Maria Ja hnsen
Identified in research of Anna Stem

Records of William Murwaski
Cemetery Records

Biographical sketch for Reuben Weiss identifies Susan's father as John Mye rs
Biographical information from sketch re Levi Drake
The Weiss family is of French orgin, and Mrs. Drake's paternal
grandfather, John Weiss, came from France to settle in Northampton.
Her father, the late Reuben Weiss, was born 1807 at Bethel, and died
1896. He married Susan Myers, d/o John, who died in Monroe Co, and h ad 10 children; Mary married 1st to Robert Demont and 2nd Frank Bush, of N J, Catharine (Mrs. Drake), John of Northampton, William of Northampton, Lo uisa died age 11, Enos died in childhood, Elizabeth, w/o S. Purdy, Jac ob of Phila. Louis of Scranton and Ida w/o H. Edinger.

Many versions of Moyers are associated with this family. The earliest app ears as Meier (taken from baptismal record) to Moyers, Moyers, Meyer, mye r. Moyers is used with this family as it appears most often in the recor ds I have.

Susans Baptismal record is from CHURCH RECORDS OF THE LUTHERAN AND REFORM ED CONGREGATIONS IN UPPER MOUNT BETHEL TOWNSHIP NHORTHAMPTON COUNTY 17 74 - 1833
Parents Child b. June 19, 1810 Sponsors
John Meier Susan bap. Aug 12, 1810 Christian Hess
Catherine Maria Ja hnsen

Died:
Weiss-Moyers wed 1830
This appeared in the Stroudsburg Times newspaper on January 23, 1896 under the heading "Death of a Former Resident" - I know it was in column 3 but I'm not sure if it was the front page or an inside page (I spotted it while browsing microfilm but the printer didn't work)...
"Reuben Weiss died recently at Portland...leaving 28 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren...resided 60 years in Poplar Valley this county (Monroe, Pa.). In 1830 he married Miss Susan Moyer who died in August 1881.
Sons are listed as John, William, Jacob M., and Lewis; daughters Mrs. S. A. Purday, Mrs. Levi Drake and Mrs. Henry Edinger and a daughter living in Newark."
It isn't verbatim as I had to scribble it, but you can probably get a copy from the microfilm at the Monroe County Historical Society, Stroudsburg, Pa.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1800; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
• Census: 1810; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
• Census: 1820; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
• Census: 1830; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
• Census: 1840; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
• Census: 1850; Upper Mt. Bethel Northampton PA
• Census: 1860; Upper Mt. Bethel Northampton PA Pg 11

Notes:

There is a family file for Weiss in the collection ofrecords at the Monr oe County Historical Society..
Records from Monroe County Historical Society
Of German Descent. Came from Philadelphia.
Owned a small farm in Upper Mt. Methel (between Portland and Delaware Wat er Gap) in Slateford.
Appears in History of Northampton County Vol 3 page 347 by J Heller
In 1860 granddaughter Emma Strunk is living with John and Susan. Emma w as the daughter of Benjamin and Jeanette (Weise) Strunk.

Records shared by Kris Goszka
Records shared by Venora Johnson


Biographical sketch: from History of Northampton County (Pennsylvania) a nd the grand valley of the Lehigh page 347
GEORGE H. WISE: From an early period in the development of the Lehi gh Valley, ancestors of George H. Wise, of Bangor, PA have been identifi ed with the development of that section, particularly active in the lumb er business. The first representative of the family in Northampton coun ty was John Weiss, who moved from Philadelphia, PA, at an early date, t he German ancestor, Weiss, now anglicised as Wise, there settling upon h is first coming. John Weiss owned a small farm between Portland and the D elaware Water Gap, the exact location being known as Slateford. In additi on to cultivating his farm, he engaged in boaring, and rafting lumber on t he Delaware River. He there lived a quiet, peaceful life, and had been gr eatly respected in his community. He married a Miss LeBar, of French pare ntage, and they were the parents of a large family, including sons: Charl es, Reuben, Jesse, David, Micajah, and George H., who is the grandfath er of George H. Wise.

JOHN WISE The last will and testament of John Wise of Upper Mou nt Bethel Township in the County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvani a. I , John Wise considering the uncertainty of the mortal life and bei ng of sound mind and memory blessed by Almighty God for the same do make a nd publish this my last will and testament to manner and form followin g, that is to say, first I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Susann ah Wise, all my real estate and all my household goods. and furniture a nd all of my personal estate, goods and chattels of what kind soever, duri ng her natural life and after the death of my wife Susannah Wise my wi ll is that my executors sell all my real and personal estate, goods, and c hattels and divide among my children, Sally Ann Wise, wife of Adonijah Dra ke one hundred and twenty five dollars, Permelia Wise, wife of Nathon Hend rick One hundred and twenty dollars, Mahala Wise wife of John Ridgway o ne hundred and twenty dollars, Christian Wise wife of William Tranger eigh ty dollars, Janet Wise wife of Benjamin Strunk sixty dollars. The above s ums is what I have given to my daughters and my will and meaning is that t he several sums to be deducted out of their respective shares, and my wi ll is that all of my children , Reuben Wise, Charles Wise, Jesse Wise, Mac agy Wise, David Wise, George Wise and all my daughters above named to sha re and share alike. David Wise has had forty dollars which is to be deduc ted from his share and divided among the rest of my children and my son Ma cagy Wise is to have the use of his share during his life but if he shou ld die and having no heirs then his share to be collected by my executo rs and equally divided among the rest of my children. I give and bequea th to my grand daughter, Rosetta Wise, wife of William Hanghawant twenty f ive dollars, and to my grand son William Wise fifty dollars, my will is th at the land whereon my son David Wise lives in Wayne County to be so ld by my executors immediately after my death, and I also give and bequea th to my grand daughter Julia Steele twenty five dollars and I do hereby m ake and ordain my sons Reuben Wise and George Wise executors of this my la st will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made in witne ss whereoff I have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty fifth day of F ebruary in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty tw o.

Proved March 13, 1867

John married LABAR Susan. Susan (daughter of LABAR George, Sr. and LEIST Ernestine Christina) was born on 20 Dec 1786 in PA; died on 14 May 1873. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1870; Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania

Notes:

Notes from Monroe County Historical Society family file
Research of Anna Stem
Appears in History of Northampton County by J Heller Vol 3 page 347
1850 Census PA Northampton Upper Mt. Bethel image 57
1860 Census PA Northampton Upper Mt. Bethel Pg 11

Records of Kris Goszka
Birth record may be May 28, 1786 and baptism may be Dec. 1786

Being called away from him (brother, George E.) a few moments, when I returned I found he was among the missing . Inquiring, for I had pledged myself for his well-being and safe return, I learned he was seen " making tracks" toward the Gap; so I hurried on and soon overtook him , plodding hurriedly along about half a mile down the Gap road. He seemed
much surprised to be overhauled so soon by me. I asked him why he had left me so hastily, and told him I expected him to remain all night with me. He said he thought he had plenty of time to walk down to his sister's, and as he had hea rd she was sick, he would go there, and stop with me when he returned. I told him he had better go back with me, and I
would take him down in a carriage the next day. But he refused, and, as I was
determined to be faithful to my trust, I walked with him. The sister he spoke of is the
youngest of the family, a girl of eighty-six, who lives five miles from the "Water Gap, near the place where he was born. So, on we walked and talked, and I thought no more of
rock-fish for the present.
We walked on, reaching the sister's about sunset, and there was joy again. She was not sick-she was working jn til e garden! I left the old brother and young sister, promising to come again at an early day, walked a short distance to the station, took the cars, and returned.

In 1808 George (senior) son of Peter and father of the above, moved to Chilicothe, Ohio, where his wife died, and he at the age of ninety-four, married a woman of thirty-two and outlived her; he was 111 years 7 months, and 5 days old when he died. His children were: Peter LaBar died aged about ninety, Henry LaBar, born June 12, 1777, died May 8, 1863, aged eighty-five years, ten months and twenty-six days. Andrew LaBar died Apr il 9, 1871, aged ninety two years. Catharine Miller died September, 187 0, aged eighty-six years. Isaac LaBar died July 8, 1864 , aged seventy-seven years, nine months and twenty-three days. Susie Weiss died Mary 14, 1 873 aged about eighty years, George LaBar, Born February 4, 1763 died November 28, 1875 aged 112 years, nine months and twenty-four days. John LaBar died aged about seventy five years. Margaret LaBar died aged about seventy-eight years.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1810; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
• Census: 1820
• Census: 1830; Smithfield Township, Northampton, PA
• Census: 1840; Lower Smithfield, Monroe, PA
• Census: 1850; Smithfield, Monroe, PA page 114

Notes:

In 1850 John and Catherine are living with Ruben Wise and family and livi ng next door is Henry Moyers.
John and Catherine are named in a biographical sketch for Ludwig Moyers (s ee notes for Ludwig Moyers). Shared by Glenn Tiedemann
In this biographical sketch John is named as son of Ludwig Moyers/Meire r.

John married CATHERINE in 1803. was born in 1773; died on 21 Jun 1856. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850; Smithfield, Monroe, PA page 114

Notes:

In 1850 John and Catherine are living with Ruben Wise and family