Jacob Weibel was the son of Jacob Weibel & Anna Snell. He was born
November 16, 1833 in Rapperswil , Berne, Switzerland
Maria Margaret Schrotberger was the daughter of John
George Schrotberger & Maria Anna Krug. She was born October 05, 1848
in Oswego, Kendall Co., IL or Goodfarm Twp., Grundy Co., IL
THE FAMILY OF JACOB WEIBEL & MARIA SCHROTBERGER:
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Jacob Weibel & Maria Schrotberger |
Jacob Weibel married Maria Margaret Schrotberger on January 2, 1865
in Grundy County IL. Jacob had emigrated to America from Berne, Switzerland
in 1860, and he met Maria through a preacher who preached in the Swiss
settlement as well as a German settlement near Mazon. At the time of their
marriage, Jacob was 31 and Maria was 17. Maria lived at home with her
parents for 4 months until Jacob finished building a granary on land he
had purchased in Jackson Twp. (near Elwood), Will Co., IL. On April 3,
1865, they moved into a granary, and two years after they were married,
they purchased 60 acres adjoining their land. Two children, Aaron and
Rolandus, were born in this granary. The family is listed on the 1870
census of Jackson Twp., Will Co., IL. In the fall of 1870, the family
moved into their house. This was large and furnished better than most
of the surrounding homes. Minnie, (Annia died at three months), Elmer,
Ada, Clara, Oscar and Harvey were born in this new home. The family is
listed on the 1880 census of Jackson Twp., Will Co., IL. Maria became
ill with asthma and the doctor advised a higher climate, so they scouted
Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. They decided on Nebraska because Maria
had a sister, Barbara Meyer, and a brother, George Schrotberger, living
there. A quarter section of land five miles southwest of DeWitt, Nebraska,
was purchased from a Mr. Harris Southwick, who was living in New York
but had inherited the Nebraska land. In the summer of 1886, Jacob and
Rolandus came to Nebraska and built a granary on their land. The following
spring the whole family moved to Nebraska. They arrived at DeWitt, Nebraska
on February 22, 1887. Jacob and Aaron came with two train cars of their
possessions. Maria came with the rest of the children in a passenger train.
They brought with them two crates of brown leghorns, six horses, (one
died on the train) implements, double carriage, wagons and household goods.
For the first two weeks, until a stable and a fence were made, the family
lived with relatives. They lived in the granary all that summer until
they completed a house and moved in. They lived in that house for 21 years,
but about 1908, when their youngest son (Harvey) was married, Jacob &
Maria moved to another house in DeWitt. They rented a year, and then built
another house in DeWitt that is still standing. They are listed on the
1900, 1910 & 1920 censuses of DeWitt, Saline Co., NE. Jacob spent
his time working at cabinet making or visiting their children. Jacob
Weibel died July 16, 1920 in DeWitt, Saline Co., NE. He died at the
age of 87 after a prolonged illness. Maria is listed on the 1930 census
of DeWitt, Saline Co., NE living next door to the family of James
& Osta (Thompson) Reid and their daughter Ruth. Ruth later married
Maria's great-nephew Ira Pfeifer (Ira's mother was first married to Jacob
& Maria's oldest son Aaron, and remarried his cousin Ervin Pfeifer
when Aaron died young.) Maria Schrotberger Weibel died on May 17, 1934
in DeWitt, Saline Co., NE. At the time of her death she was age 85.
Jacob & Maria are both buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery, DeWitt,
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The children of Jacob Weibel & Maria Schrotberger:
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1) Aaron Weibel | Aaron George Weibel was born on January 26,
1866 in Jackson Twp., Will Co., IL. At the time of his birth, his parents
were living in a granary they had built. They built a house in 1870 and
moved there to live. Aaron is listed with his parents on the censuses of
Jackson Twp., Will Co., IL in 1870 (age 4) and 1880 (age 14). In 1886 Aaron
moved with his parents to DeWitt, Saline Co., NE. Aaron married Beatrice
Kate Meister about 1895 in NE, and they had one daughter, Beatrice Aileen
Weibel (known as Aileen), who was born Dec. 25, 1896 in Nebraska. Aaron
G. Weibel died on Sept. 20, 1897 in DeWitt, Saline Co., NE. He died
of peritonits, probably from a ruptured appendix. He is buried in the Oak
Grove Cemetery in DeWitt, NE. Aaron's widow Beatrice remarried his first
cousin Ervin Pfeifer in 1902. The Families of Beatrice Kate Meister Weibel Pfeifer Photos of Aaron Weibel Notes for Aaron Weibel |
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2) Rolandus Weibel | Rolandus Franklin Weibel was born on April
27, 1868 in Jackson Twp., Will Co, IL. At the time of his birth, his
parents were living in a granary they had built. They built a house in 1870
and moved there to live. Rolandus is listed with his parents on the censuses
of Jackson Twp., Will Co., IL in 1870 (age 2) and 1880 (age 12). His parents
moved to Nebraska in 1886, but Rolandus stayed in Illinois. Rolandus married
Frances Sarah Lichtenwalter on August 20, 1890 in Manhattan Twp.,
Will Co., IL, and they had 4 children. From birth places of their children,
they had their first child in Florence Twp in 1891, but by 1893 they settled
in Wilton Twp., Will Co., IL. Rolandus & Frances are listed on the 1900
census of Wilton Twp., Will Co., IL, the 1910 census of Jackson Twp., Will
Co., IL, the 1920 census of Wilton Twp and the 1930 census of Jackson Twp.
In 1930 his occupation is listed as Dairy man, farm. Rolandus Franklin
Weibel died July 8, 1936 in Jackson Twp, Will County, Illinois Photos of Rolandus Weibel Notes for Rolandus Weibel |
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3) Minnie Weibel | Minnie Weibel was born on June 08, 1870 in Jackson Twp,
Will Co., IL. She is age 11 and listed with her parents on the 1880
census of Jackson Twp., Will Co., IL. Minnie probably moved with her parents
from Illinois to Nebraska in 1886. Minnie married Andrew J. Clapp
about 1890 in Nebraska, and they had 11 children. The family is listed on
the 1900 census of Gaslin Pct., Lincoln Co., NE, the 1910 census of Peckham
Pct., Lincoln Co., NE, and the 1920 census of Brady, Lincoln Co., NE. Minnie
is listed as having 3 births with 3 surviving children in 1900, and as having
10 births with 6 surviving children in 1910. Minnie is listed as head of
household on the 1930 census of Lincoln, Lancaster, NE; she is listed as
married, but Andrew is not listed with her and the children at that time.
Minnie Weibel died on Dec. 4, 1951, probably in NE. Photos of Minne E. Weibel Clapp Notes for Minnie E. Weibel Clapp |
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4) Annie Weibel | Annie Arsene Weibel was born on April 04, 1872 in Jackson Twp, Will Co., IL. She died when she was only 2 months old. Annie Arsene Weibel died June 20, 1872 in Jackson Twp., Will Co., IL. She is buried in the Providence Ridge Cemetery, Jackson Twp., Will Co., IL. |
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5) Elmer Weibel | Elmer E. Weibel was born on September 7, 1873
in Jackson Twp, Will Co., IL. He is listed at age 6 with his
parents on the 1880 census of Jackson Twp., Will Co., IL. He moved with
his parents to Nebraska in 1886, and is age 26 on the 1900 census of DeWitt,
Saline Co., NE. Elmer married Effie Pauline Wilson on February 11,
1903 in NE and they had at least one son, Alton, born in 1904. Elmer &
Pauline are listed on the 1910 & 1920 censuses of Paxton, Keith Co.,
NE. In 1910 they are living next to Elmer's brother Oscar & family.
Elmer's occupation is listed as farmer. I have not found Elmer or Pauline
on the 1930 census at this time, but found their son Alton listed as married
and living in Red Willow Co., NE. Elmer Weibel died on July 12, 1944,
probably in NE. Wedding photo of Elmer E. Weibel & Effie Pauline Wilson Group photo Weibel siblings Notes for Elmer Weibel |
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6) Ada Weibel | Ada Weibel was born January 17, 1876 in Jackson
Twp (Elwood), Will Co., IL. She is listed at age 5 with her parents
on the 1880 census of Jackson Twp., Will Co., IL. Ada married John G.
Schwab on March 16, 1899 at DeWitt, Saline Co., NE. John was a widower
with 2 sons, and he and Ada had a two more children. John was a minister
in the Evangelical church and the family moved frequently. I have not found
them at this time on the 1900 census; John's sons were born in 1895 &
1897 in Nebraska, and daughter Ruth is listed on the 1920 census as being
born about 1901 in Massachussetts. They are listed on the 1910 census of
Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, the 1920 census of Deerfield, Lake Co., IL
and the 1930 census of Chicago, Cook Co., IL. John died sometime between
1930 to 1945. Ada Weibel died on November 4, 1945 in Chicago, Cook Co.,
IL. She was standing waiting for a bus when a woman lost control of
the car she was driving and swerved to the curb and crushed her against
a lamp post. At the time of her death her address was listed as 6323 N.
Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL, and she is listed as age 69 and widowed. She
is buried in the Naperville Cemetery, Naperville, DuPage Co., IL. Photos & records for Ada Weibel Schwab Notes for Ada Weibel Schwab |
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7) Clara Weibel | Clara Lavinia Weibel was born January 07, 1879 in Jackson
Twp, Will Co., IL. She is listed as age 2 with her parents on the 1880
census of Jackson Twp., Will Co., IL. In 1886 she came with her parents
to Nebraska. Clara married Burton Robert Dunn about 1897 and they
had at least 5 children. Bert and Clara are listed on the 1900, 1910 &
1920 censuses of DeWitt, Saline Co., NE. I have not found Bert or Clara
on the 1930 census at this time, but son Everett is married and in DeWitt,
and son Burrell is married and in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE. Clara Lavinia
Weibel Dunn died on April 21, 1955. She is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery
in DeWitt, Saline Co., NE. The Family of Burton Robert Dunn & Clara Lavinia Weibel Group photo Weibel siblings Notes for Clara Weibel Dunn |
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8) Oscar Weibel | Oscar Warren Weibel was born March 24, 1881 in Jackson
Twp, Will Co., IL. He is listed with his parents on the 1900 census
of DeWitt, Saline Co., NE. Oscar married Clara A. "Cassie"
Schooler about 1907 in NE and they had at least 5 children. Oscar &
Clara are listed on the 1910 census of Paxton Pct, Keith Co., NE living
next door to Oscar's brother Elmer & family. They are on the 1920 &
1930 censuses of DeWitt, Saline Co., NE (Clara's name is listed as Cassie
A.on all censuses). Oscar's occupation is listed as farmer. Oscar Warren
Weibel died March 30, 1957 in DeWitt, Saline Co., NE. He is buried in
the Oak Grove Cemetery, DeWitt, Saline Co., NE Group photo Weibel siblings Notes for Oscar Weibel |
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9) Harvey Weibel | Harvey Everett Weibel was born September 02, 1883 in Jackson
Twp, Will Co., IL. He is listed with his parents on the 1900 census
of DeWitt, Saline Co., NE. Harvey married Cora and they had at least
two daughters. Harvey & Cora are on the 1910 & 1920 censuses of
DeWitt, Saline Co., NE. They lived in the house built by Jacob Weibel when
he came to Nebraska in 1888. Sometime between 1920 & 1930 Harvey &
Cora moved with their family from Nebraska to Illinois. They are listed
on the 1930 census of Manhattan Twp., Will Co., IL. Harvey Weibel died
on Oct 20, 1969, probably in Manhattan, Will Co., IL. He is listed on
the SSDI with his SSN being issued in IL and with Manhattan, Will Co. IL
listed as his last residence. Group photo Weibel siblings Notes for Harvey Weibel |
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10) Infant Daughter Weibel | (Infant Daughter) Weibel was born in 1891 in DeWitt, Saline Co., NE. In the Oak Grove cemetery (DeWitt, Saline Co., NE) in the Weibel family plot, there is a stone inscribed "Infant daughter" of J. and M.M. Weibel, born and died 1891. |
