Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Ziebul, Gustav 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

Ziebul, Gustav – It is not so remarkable that a child who is given every 
advantage oftentimes succeeds in life, but it is worthy of consideration when 
one who has been forced to struggle for all he possesses achieves prosperity. 
The history of this country shows that some of the most representative of its 
men came from an orphan asylum and without family or influence rose to 
positions of responsibility. A well known example of such a man is Gustav 
Ziebul, owner of 200 acres of fertile land in Good Farm Township, Grundy 
County. He was born at Chicago, June 7, 1870, and as he lost his parents in 
infancy, was consigned to Rose Hill Orphan Asylum, Chicago, where he remained 
until he was thirteen years old. At that tender age the bright lad came to 
Good Farm Township and began working among the farmers, receiving $13 per 
month for his services. From this beginning, he has worked up to his present 
condition. This advancement did not come without resistant effort and 
unceasing work, but the rewards have been worth the struggle according to Mr. 
Ziebul's idea.

On February 25, 1902, Mr. Ziebul was united in marriage by Judge White of 
Pontiac with Miss Mary Zingrebe of Good Farm Township, who was born December 
8, 1872, a daughter of George and Hannah (Allsesser) Zingrebe, whose homestead 
Mr. Ziebul now occupies. The father died February 25, 1902, and the mother 
died August 17, 1883. They were buried in Good Farm Cemetery. Politically Mr. 
Ziebul is a Republican, but aside from casting his vote for the candidates of 
his party, he has not been active, as all of his time and attention have been 
required in his business. He is an excellent farmer, and his property is one 
of the best cultivated in his township, for, having worked so hard for it, he 
appreciates its worth and takes a pride in its condition. Needless to say he 
is a good business man and excellent manager, for his rise in the world proves 
this beyond any question.

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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