John L. Seibel (1844 - 1931)

Born 4 Aug 1844 in Bascom, Seneca, Ohio, United States

Died 12 Jan 1931 at age 86 in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, United States

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Biography

Private John Seibel served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 01 Dec 1861
Mustered out: 14 Nov 1864
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 57th Ohio Infantry

John L. Seibel was born on 04 Aug 1844 in Bascom, Seneca County, Ohio.^[1] He was the son of Theobaldus Seibel and Margaret (unknown) Seibel.^[2]

At the time of the 1860 Census, they were living in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio. His father was working as a potash manufacturer.^[3]

He joined the 57th Ohio Infantry Regiment on 01 Dec 1861. He was assigned as a Private with Company G.^[4]

He mustered out on 14 Nov 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee, upon completion of his term of service.^[4][1]

He married Elizabeth Schwab on 15 Jan 1878 in Hancock County, Ohio. The marriage was officiated my C. S. Sprecher, minister of the gospel.^[5] Together they had at least the following children:^[6][7]

1. Alfred F. Seibel (11 Nov 1880 - 20 Dec 1969)
2. George Seibel (10 Oct 1888)

He applied for and received an invalid's pension based on his military service on 19 Aug 1891.^[8]

At the time of the 1900 Census, they were living at 616 N. Cory Street in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio. He was working as a rake factory.^[9]

At the time of the time of the 1910 Census, they were living at 612 N. Cory Street in Findlay. He was working as a watchman at a gas office.^[10]

His son, George, married the daughter, Bernice, of one of his fellow soldiers in the 57th Ohio, Company G, Frederick Bickelhaupt, on 05 Dec 1917.^[11] Sadly, George was killed the following year while serving in the United States Army in France.^[12]

At the time of the 1920 Census, they were still living at 612 N. Cory Street in Findlay. He continued to work as a watchman at a gas office.^[13]

By the time of the 1930 Census, he was no longer working. They continued to live at 612 N. Cory Street in Findlay.^[14]

He passed away on 13 Jan 1931 at his home in Findlay.^[2] He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio.^[15]

Following his death, his wife received a widow's pension based on his military service.^[8]

Research Notes

The Veteran's Affairs Master Index lists his discharge as 30 Nov 1864. I have followed the Ohio Roster, which states 14 Nov 1864.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940." FamilySearch. Thu Mar 07 17:16:00 UTC 2024. Entry for John Seibel, 30 November 1864.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953." FamilySearch. Sun Mar 10 21:28:09 UTC 2024. Entry for John L Seibel and Theobold Seibel, 1931.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1860." FamilySearch. Sun Mar 10 05:28:50 UTC 2024. Entry for Tearbolt Seible and Margaret Seible, 1860.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Ohio Roster Commission. Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War on the Rebellion, 1861-1865, Compiled Under the Direction of the Roster Commission. Vol. 5. Akron, OH: Werner Co., 1886-1895. pp 152.
5. ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016." FamilySearch. Sat Mar 09 05:34:14 UTC 2024. Entry for John Seibel and Elizabeth Schwab, 1878.
6. ↑ "Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003." FamilySearch. Sun Mar 10 03:50:33 UTC 2024. Entry for Alpho F. Seibel and John Seibel, 1880.
7. ↑ "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962." FamilySearch. 19 January 2020. John Seible in entry for George Seible, 1888.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} "United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934." FamilySearch. Fri Mar 08 19:46:45 UTC 2024. Entry for John Seibel and Elizabeth R Seibel, 1891.
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1900." FamilySearch. Tue Mar 05 21:04:40 UTC 2024. Entry for John Szibel and Elizabeth Szibel, 1900.
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1910." FamilySearch. Sat Mar 09 10:23:17 UTC 2024. Entry for John Seibel and Lizzie Seibel, 1910.
11. ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016." FamilySearch. Sun Mar 10 19:25:45 UTC 2024. Entry for George F Seibel and Bernice M Bickelhaupt, 5 12 1917.
12. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images accessed March 26, 2024, memorial page for 1LT George Franklin Seibel (10 Oct 1888–30 Sep 1918), Find A Grave: Memorial #50901945, citing Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Calling~All~Angels (contributor 47070408).
13. ↑ "United States Census, 1920." FamilySearch. Sun Mar 10 00:42:37 UTC 2024. Entry for John L Seipel and Elizabeth R Seipel, 1920.
14. ↑ "United States Census, 1930." FamilySearch. Wed Mar 06 08:27:52 UTC 2024. Entry for John L Seibel and Elizabeth R Seibel, 1930.
15. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images accessed March 26, 2024, memorial page for John Lewis Seibel (4 Aug 1844–12 Jan 1931), Find A Grave: Memorial #50901946, citing Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Calling~All~Angels (contributor 47070408).