Hello Barbara,
This is the first response I ever received regarding Louis Geibel from a Geibel. Thank you for responding. Louis does appear to be quite a mysterious figure. My father, Carl F. Jr does not know much about him and my Aunt Helen, my father's sister is very tight lipped. However, my father has mentioned your name, Barbara and your/his cousin's name Marie. I know nothing else about the Geibels beyond my father, his sister, and their grandparents name and what I have found in the Census records.
I have found your father's name and Marie's father's name referenced in a few Census records. Marie's father Louis and my grandfather, Carl attended Girard College in Philadelphia as children. I believe Girard College was for both orphaned and fatherless boys.
I have discovered as you mentioned that Louis, or Ludwig was married to Sarah Leffler who had 2 sons from a previous marriage (I assume) according to the 1880 Census.
I would really appreciate learning more information from you. Our family heritage can not possibly be that much of a secret. Besides, I know nothing about my Grandfather's siblings and thier descendants.
You can email me directly at
cgeibel@tampabay.rr.com. Perhaps we could touch base.
Thanks Barbara. I really appreciate your information.