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CHRISTOPH SEIBEL, farmer; P. O. West Milton; born in Hesse-Cassel, Germany, in the year 1842; is a son of Samuel and Martha E. Seibel, who were born in the same State. His father followed farming in his native country, and our subject’s boyhood days were spent in rural pursuits. In 1849, they emigrated to this country, landing in Baltimore, their voyage occupying thirty-six days; they came directly to Ohio, and lived one year east of Frederickstown, in this county; in the fall of 1850, moved to the place on which they now reside; he owns 80 acres of land, which is well situated and improved. March 28, 1869, he was married to Theresa Steiner, by whom he had four children, two of whom are living, viz., Samuel E. and Emma S.; Christoph and Daniel deceased. Mrs. Seibel departed this life Jan. 22, 1879, aged 27 years and 10 months. She was a member of the Evangelical Church, with which she had been connected for a number of years; was an exemplary and devout Christian woman, and died relying fully on the promises of her Savior, and in the triumphs of a Christian faith. Mr. Seibel has also been a member of the same church for many years, his Christian zeal leading him to a reunion with loved ones who have passed the valley and shadow of death. His father was born March 3, 1800, is living and resides with our subject; his mother died March 9, 1868, aged 59 years. They were parents of eight children, four of whom survive, viz., Andrew, Echardt, Elizabeth and Christoph; the deceased are Christian, two daughters, each named Catharine, and one in infancy. His father is also a member of the same church, and, though the weight of years hangs heavily, his frame is yet vigorous, his mind unimpaired.