Reibel - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Any Other Reibels out there?

areibel — 2011-07-08 02:30:09Z

Hello! Glad to have found this board, with any luck we can help each other out!!
My branch of "Reibel"s came to the US in 1889 or 1890 and settled near Pittsburgh, PA. William, my g.g.grandfather, had nine children. I can only partially trace them, though.
My g.grandfather Christ had three brothers, Joseph (b.1878?, Germany), Henry (Heinrich, b.1883, Germany) and John, b.1894 in Pittsburgh) Henry is shown in Census Records in 1920, but the other two brothers aren't listed. Family stories are that the brothers moved to Michigan, to Indiana, and even to South America!! I am hoping that one of these names is familiar to someone.
I am trying to figure out where in Germany William emmigrated from. Every document I have found, from census records, church records, death certificates, etc. only lists "Germany" with no town or city. I have a "Reibel" connection in Germany I have been corresponding with for almost two years, and I would like to make the connection!
My email is areibel@netscape.net, I'd love to hear from anyone even with a remote possibility of being related.

Re: William (Wilhelm) Reibel and Mary (Maria) Hoffman

JamesBurton73 — 2009-10-06 14:23:52Z

Michael, most of William and Mary Reibel's kids went to the U.S. (Illinois), but a few went to Australia. I would be happy to share all I have on this (I have photos, etc.). I can be reached at burton347@comcast.net.

Re: William (Wilhelm) Reibel and Mary (Maria) Hoffman

Musoe — 2009-10-06 07:44:19Z

Hi,
Thanks for you reply. Any help would be appreciated. William and Mary Reibel had a son, Francis. He married Christina Hoffmann and had about ten kids (would be happy to compare on this). My granddad being the youngest, Alphonsus. I do not have any Bernard currently in my tree so I would love to try and put it together? Was Bernard in Australia?

Cheers,
Michael.

Re: William (Wilhelm) Reibel and Mary (Maria) Hoffman

JamesBurton73 — 2009-10-05 16:45:20Z

Hello and nice to hear from you. I see that Francis (Franz in Germany) Reibel is the son of William and Mary Reibel. I don't see a son by the name of Alphonsus, however my data may be incomplete. I show that Francis Reibel and Christina "Annie" Hoffman had 6 kids (but there may be more). If your grandfather is the son of this Francis, he would be the first cousin of my grandmother (who was the daughter of Francis' younger brother Bernard). I show that Francis died on May 21, 1920 from choking on a piece of meat.

Re: William (Wilhelm) Reibel and Mary (Maria) Hoffman

Musoe — 2009-10-02 23:16:11Z

Hi,
I'm trying to trace my family tree. I believe I am a descendant of Francis Michael Reibel in Australia. I believe his father was William (Wilhelm) Reibel.

I would appreciate any information you could give me in relation to the family to help me trace my past. My grandfather was Alphonsus Bernard Reibel, son of Francis I believe.

Cheers.

Re: William (Wilhelm) Reibel and Mary (Maria) Hoffman

Musoe — 2009-10-02 23:15:19Z

Re: William (Wilhelm) Reibel and Mary (Maria) Hoffman

Musoe — 2009-10-02 23:14:20Z

Re: Francis Michael Reibel Aust

Musoe — 2009-10-02 23:07:18Z

Hi,
I'm trying to trace my family tree. I believe I am a descendant of Francis Michael Reibel in Australia.

I would appreciate any information you could give me in relation to the family to help me trace my past. My grandfather was Alphonsus Bernard Reibel, son of Francis I believe.

Cheers.

Francis Michael Reibel Aust

reibelb — 2009-03-10 01:57:36Z

Our branch descends from Francis Michael Reibel who immigrated from Germany 1885 with his sister Regina. Other brother Joseph can 2 yrs earlier. Other family members went to Illinois. Parents were William Reibel and Mary Hoffman.
Would be great to hear from anyone also related to compare notes. Especially need earlier info on William and Mary.

Francis Reibel

oakes2012 — 2005-12-15 00:18:26Z

Hello all,
I have recently aquired a photography (Original) of a young girl with Francis Reibel written on the back. I'd say she is about 7-9 years old and is posed in a photography studio. If anyone is interested in aquiring this photograph, please let me know within the next week. It's most likely turn of the century, but I am not an expert.
Thanks!
Amber

Re: Francis Reibel

oakes2012 — 2005-12-15 00:18:26Z

I still have this photograph. I'll be happy to give it to anyone who is sure she is of their family tree.

Please contact me.
Amber

Orignal Photo of Francis Reibel

oakes2012 — 2005-12-15 00:18:26Z

This is a repost of an orignal post in 2003.

I purchased an orignal photograph of a young girl (age 3-5) named Frances Reibel (written on back of photograph.) The picture was taken by the New York Gallery, Harrie Rose at 391/2 E. Wash St. Indianapolis, IN. If anyone can prove this is their family, I'd be happy to let it go for what I paid for it- which was $5.00. I know how valuable things like this are, and I only hope that if anyone ever see's a picture of someone in my family they would do the same for me. I am guessing by the style of dress, it's turn of the century, perhaps earlier. She is wearing a large pearl brooch in the photo, and is wearing a very fancy well made dress. Hope this helps someone.
*Please note I am not related or do I know anything about the Reibel family.*

Re: William (Wilhelm) Reibel and Mary (Maria) Hoffman

2005-03-18 17:14:07Z

Colleen, thanks so much for responding to my email. I have quite a bit of information that I can share as well as other contacts you may be interested in. I will email this information to you.

Re: William (Wilhelm) Reibel and Mary (Maria) Hoffman

2005-03-17 12:17:01Z

My daughter is the great grandaughter of Josef Andreas Reibel, son of Wilhelm and Maria (Hoffman) Reibel. Josef came to Australia in the 1880's along with his brother Franz Michael and sister Regina. I have recently discovered the American branch of the family and would like any information you are willing to share with me. I am happy to share information I have about the Australian branch.

Re: William (Wilhelm) Reibel and Mary (Maria) Hoffman

Jeanne_Schubert — 2004-07-25 21:01:11Z

William Reibel and Mary Hoffman are my great grandparents. I have quite a lot of information on them and would be glad to share with you. I have information on their birth places in Germany as well as here in the US and also on those that went to Australia. I am lacking information on the youngest, Josephine. She married a Frank [or Franklyn]Johnson and lived in California. Please contact me.

Re: Francis Reibel

lizbet5135 — 2004-04-21 23:13:45Z

hi my great grandmother was josephine reibel she married a grewenig they lived in joliet, illinois her fathers name was hippolite her mothers name was mary ann could we be related

Re: josehine (reibel) grewenig

2004-03-18 16:38:17Z

Hello !
I am myself looking to found the parents and brothers and sisters from my grant grand father Jean-Baptiste REIBEL who was the eldest child of a 20 children family.
In 1878 he was living in Liepvre (Elsas) France 68660. He married Madeline GEORGER. I have no more informations than that and maybe it will not be of any help for you.
Nicole ERNEST (France)

William (Wilhelm) Reibel and Mary (Maria) Hoffman

JamesBurton73 — 2004-03-11 19:52:14Z

I am a descendant of William and Mary Reibel (Hoffman) and am trying to find information on their parents. William was born 1839 in Wurtemburg, Germany and died in 1916 in Savannah, Illinois. Mary was born in 1841 in Wurttemburg, Germany and died in 1921 in Illinois. They had about 11 kids. Half came to the U.S. with them in 1885. The rest of the children went to Australia (I have all of their names). If anyone has anything about their parents, please let me know.

Re: josehine (reibel) grewenig

2004-03-11 05:09:26Z

My deceased maternal grandmother (Elisabeth Grewenig-Schulte) always spoke of how she was decended from "landed gentry" out of alsace-lorraine area. Her family was so large:10+ children, that her family had relinquished title in exchange for debt relief.
Would like to know any more information you might have in this direction. Please email me at brunhildes@netscape.net

Re: REIBELS IN KY???

CVARGAS — 2003-11-26 05:01:44Z

I wish I knew if your Joseph is related, maybe cousins-my Joseph is a SR. also and he was born in Germany in the 1830's, his father was Andrew (born in France) and mother Gretchen (born in Germany). I'm not sure when they came over either.....

Re: Maria Magdelena (nee?) Reible

mraymond81 — 2003-02-26 05:17:49Z

I have an ancestor, Lisbeth Reibel, who married John Richert (or Reichert) - both were born in Baden, Germany, and died in Cincinnatti in the late 1800s. I have a lot of info on their descendants. Please contact me for more info.

Jay M. Reibel

keith2draw1 — 2002-11-07 22:24:25Z

I'm looking for any biographical information on an obscure artist named Jay M. Reibel, who lived in Brooklyn in the twenties, and was born in Austria around 1889.

Re: REIBELS IN KY???

2002-01-30 14:11:20Z

Do you know if your Joseph's parents came over to America? If so, do you know if they resided in Louisville or the area around it?

Re: REIBELS IN KY???

Disearching — 2002-01-29 16:46:07Z

My g,g,g,grandfather's name was Joseph H. Reibel, Sr.. He lived in New Albany, Indiana, which is right across the Ohio River from Louisville. Maybe he is related to your Jospeh. He was born in 1832 in France or Germany. (Depending on what record you look at!) He was married to a woman named Eva and had three children in New Albany: Joseph Jr., Henry, and Mary. He died in 1888 and is buried on a big family plot in Fairview Cemetery in New Albany. Do you know if your Joseph had any family in the area? I do not know when my Joseph came over. There might be a connection.

REIBELS IN KY???

cherokee421 — 2002-01-06 08:22:36Z

I'm not sure when they came to the states from Germany and I'm not sure if this is the correct spelling. Joseph Reibel m. Mary Mcdermitt, they had several children Joseph, Mary, Annie, John. Annie is my gggrandmother, m. Frank McElroy in 1884. She was born 1859 and he in 1858. They had 6 girls in Colorado. I have info on both of their parents. Reibel is originally from France. I'm not sure if it's a french or german name. I would love to know more info on the Reibels- they apparently were very wealthy in Louisville Ky. And owned race horses. Mary died and Joseph rem. a women w/2 daughters of her own. If this is familiar to anyone, I would love to talk to you!!

Reibel

janetwoitkowski57 — 2001-09-26 16:32:59Z

Great grandfather Fred Reibel was a pianomaker in Boston. He is listed in the 1890 census. There is also a record of him living in Revere, MA. Beyond that, we have no other information. There are 2 Freds that I have found - Fredolin and Frederick. There are a good many Reibels on the web. Ancestry.com is one place to look, and gedcoms are another. Rootsweb has them as well. If you go to your internet homepage and search for "Reibel" you'll get a list. If not, contact me and I'll send you what I have. Don't forget - there are many spellings, and we found our ancestors listed as Rebel. The way names were pronounced by German speaking people gave our family names some "good" spellings. Good luck!

PS: Reibel

janetwoitkowski57 — 2001-09-26 16:32:59Z

I forgot to tell you that our Reibels also came from the Alsace area. They most likely emigrated in the late 1800's. Have you looked in France? There are a ton of them there, probably from when the German area was taken by France.

Reibel - France

lmbeilein — 2001-09-26 14:52:41Z

I am seeking information on Florent Reibel born 20 Nov 1843 in the area of Lille, France. He emigrated and lived in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. His father was Jacob M. Reibel and his Mother is unknown.

Florent married Louise (Sunemnburg) which I feel is a misspelling of her last name and she is supposedly from Posen, Germany.

Known children are Anna, John, Henry, Lillian, Elisabeth, Edward and Emma.

Gladly share whatever I have on the family.

Maria Magdelena (nee?) Reible

MemereM — 2001-06-25 01:59:01Z

looking for info on Great Grandmother. Born
in Barden-Barden, Germany. Maria Magdelena
Reibel. Do not have her maiden name. Do know
she landed in Ellis Island, and her baby, my
Grandmother, Emma Cecelia (Reibel) Gaulrapp
was born on board as they pulled into the harbor.
I would have to say in the vicinity, of late
1800's.

josehine (reibel) grewenig

2001-01-11 16:33:33Z

i am the great granddaughter of josephine her parents name was hippolite and mary ann reibel she came to america from alsace-lorraine and then resided in joliet, il till she died, she had a sister elizabeth, and a brother eugene who resided in poseyville,in she several more brothers or sisters but i do not no their names any information would be greatly appreciated

Looking for Birth Mother

1999-05-25 00:49:54Z

Last name is either Reibel or Riebel
Born 11/30/44 in Chicago. Sent to Lutheran Orphanage in Addison IL and Baptized there in January 1945 Mother listed as
Mildred Marsella. If there is any connection for birth mom or siblings, Please write me at info@hometownsavings.net
Thank you.