Good morning,
I am seeking any information regarding my ggf Fred W. Kibler. There is some indication
that Fred was born in Oswego, on May 15, 1853. Obviously, they had not started
documenting births at that time though this info is available via Family Search. Though I
have not found any census' with Fred or his parents, Philip or 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
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 Plaintownship 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? Or perhaps
Philip's age is listed inco!
rrectly and the family was amidst transition from IN to IA?
I'm stuck on finding any information on Fred's family, including if he had any
other siblings. Fred later married Melisa Ellen Fisher, of Mashaska, IA. I have found
several census records with Fred & Melissa ranging from MO to St. Louis where they
finally settled and died. In all of the census, Fred lists his father as being from Wales
and his mother as being from Penn. Although his father lists himself as being from Penn.
So far I have not found any information on his parents lineage or passage from the eastern
states (PA or OH). I have tapped out North Wales, PA, Northhampton, PA, various other
locations in PA, OH and even Wales - UK.
I have found several census records showing other Kibler's in the area, however it is
unknown if they are related to my Kibler lineage. Of interest are several children with
the surname Kibler shown living in other households. I assume they could be orphans. One
is Phebe Kibler, shown in an 1860 Kosciusko census, age 3 who is living in the Hiner
residence. I can't quite make out the township on this page, possibly Wayne. On the
same page, Christopher Kibler, age 5 is living in another household - looks like either
Milford or Woolford. Both children appear to have been born in OH. The head of the Hiner
residence was from Penn. As is the head of the Milford (or Woolford) residence also from
Penn.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you, Lori Dubay
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