George Rippberger was born Apr. 23, 1837 in
Bruhl,
Baden, Germany. He was married twice, to Louise
Schilling and Julia Debick. His Parents were George Rippberger (b. Apr.17, 1812 and Anna Maria Spernagle. The came to the US around 1850 and settled in
Kane Co., IL. The family stayed near the Chicago area (
Kane, Cook and Lake Counties.
George (the senior) had a brother, Adam. Adam brought his family here about the same time and settled in
Stephenson Co. (Ridott) Adam's family strayed to
Ogle Co., IL,
Iowa,
Minnesota and
Texas.
Because the Ill. Central RR ran between
Kane and
Stephenson Counties, Adam and George's families were able to stay in close contact.