Kiblers in Wapello, IA
KIBLER
Posted By: Lori Dubay (email)
Date: 11/13/2006 at 19:28:56
I am seeking any information regarding my ggf Fred W. Kibler. There is some indication that Fred was born in Oswego, Kosciusko, IN on May 15, 1853. Though I have not found any census' with Fred or his parents, Philip and Margret Kibler in the Kosciusko area. I did find them in a June 23, 1870 census in Wapello, Town Center, Iowa with a brother named Erza W. In this census, Fred is listed as age 16 and Erza 14. Philp (a farmer) is now age 65 and indicates he is from Penn. Margaett (as her name is spelled here is age 58 and also indicates she is from Penn. Interestingly, I found one census from Kosciusko dated July 27, 1870 (same year - also summer) in Plain Township listing a Philip Kibler, though age 30, working as a boot and shoemaker who lists himself also from Penn. I am wondering if Philip could be Philip and Margret's eldest son perhaps that did not follow them to Wapello?
I'm stuck on finding any information on Fred's family, including if he had any other siblings. Fred later married Malissa Ellen Fisher, of Mashaska, IA. They may have also lived in the Wappello area and had 3 children, Julia Etta, Ethel May, and William. William Kibler later became a Dr. I have found several census records with Fred & Malissa Kibler and family ranging from MO in 1900 to St. Louis in 1910 where they finally settled and died. In all of the census, Fred lists his father as being from Wales (and indicates in one his father spoke Welch) and his mother as being from Penn. Although the one census from Wappello with Philip, he lists himself as being from Penn. I'm also unsure when Fred and Malissa left IA for MO. Fred worked various jobs from being with the circus as a youngster, a railroad watchman, and also a butcher.
If anyone happens to have any information on the Kibler families it would be deeply appreciated.
Thank you, Lori Dubay
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