Frederick Seubert
Silver Bow County
History of Montana, Sanders, 1913

Frederick Seubert belongs to one of those German families who 
settled in western Illinois, and who have been so active in 
the development of that state.  Martin Seubert, his father, 
came to America with his father when he was a child and 
settled in Philadelphia.  Later his parents moved to Illinois 
and they were among the pioneers of that region.  Mr. Seubert 
was a successful farmer near Galena and lived to the age of 
eighty-six, dying in 1906, a man respected by the entire 
community.  His wife was also a native of Germany who had 
immigrated to Illinois when young.  It was here that she 
became acquainted with Mr. Seubert to whom she was married 
in 1865.  Two sons were born of their union: John and Frederick.  
The former still resides in Galena, the birthplace of both 
children.  He is an engineer by profession and is married 
and the father of one daughter, Bertha.  The mother of our 
subject and of John Seubert died in 1881 at the age of 
fifty seven.

Frederick Seubert was born on July 24, 1867, in Galena.  
His education in the public schools of that city was 
supplemented by instruction in a private German school 
and when he had finished his course here, he went to 
work on the farm, remaining there for several years.  
This sort of work was not entirely to his liking, so he 
decided to learn a trade.  Going to the city he apprenticed 
himself to a tinner, and stayed with him until he had 
completely mastered the theory and practice of that 
occupation.  In 1887 he decided to go west so he made 
his way to Denver.  After a short time there, Mr. 
Seubert concluded to go further and came to Butte.  
Here he secured a position with the Kenyon Hardware 
Company and his connection with them continued for 
thirteen years.  His employers regarded him as almost 
indispensable to their establishment.  However he made 
up his mind to go into business for himself and get 
the entire benefit of his business ability and he 
acted upon this resolution.  Getting a start for 
himself was a slow process but Mr. Seubert had both 
confidence and patience and was willing to build 
slowly in order to lay a sure foundation.  He has 
built up an extensive and profitable tinning business.  

Like the typical Montanian, Mr. Seubert is fond of fine 
horses and he indulges his taste in this line to a 
considerable extent.  Mr. and Mrs. Seubert have no 
family.  She was formerly Miss Mary Lublo of this city 
and was married to Mr. Seubert on November 6, 1901.