Bio of Sibley, John J., (b.1816) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
Check out Barbara's site for more great information on this book:
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There are also some pictures and information from descendents for some 
of the bios on her pages.

Sibley, John J., (please note: this biography appears to be mixed with
another!) as above related ("above" in book is Jesse Youngs) resides on
his father's original claim in Mazeppa. He was born in Sparta, Livingston
county, New York, November 12, 1816. He married Almeda Lovell, born in New
York, also the grandchild of a revolutionary soldier, and purchased a farm
there on which he lived till the spring of 1857. He then came west and
located where he is now. Mr. and Mrs. Youngs (???) are Methodists. They
have six children: Benjamin, the eldest, served in the war against the
Sioux and also at the South. He now resides in Mazeppa. The others reside
as follows: George R., Moorhead, this state; Jesse, Mazeppa; Joseph, on
father's farm; Henrietta (Mrs. Alvin Sibley), Lake Benton, Minnesota;
Phoebe A. (Mrs. Joseph Harrison), Mazeppa. Mr. Youngs is a faithful
republican.
War of Rebellion (Civil War)