Bedford County PA Archives Biographies.....Dibert, Daniel C.     
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DANIEL C. DIBERT, a well-known farmer and one of the older 
residents of Bedford, Bedford County, Pa., is a self-made 
man; that is, one who has achieved success in life by his 
own industry, thrift, and steadfastness of purpose.  A 
native of this township, born on August 3, 1820, son of John 
and Barbara Dibert, he is of German ancestry.  The first 
title to land now owned by him was held by his paternal 
grandfather, John Dibert, Sr., whose first wife was Ene 
Ickes, the second being Mary Earnest.  The children of John, 
Sr., and Ene Dibert were: David; Ene, wife of Peter Fetter; 
Elizabeth, wife of Valentine Rehienhart; Barbara, wife of 
Valentine Fickes; and Susannah, wife of Samuel Rondabuch.  
The children of John, Sr., and Mary Dibert were: John, born 
probably in 1786, father of Daniel C.; Margaret, born 
October 4, 1788, married Jacob Fette, and died September 9, 
1869; Catharine, born April 27, 1792, married John Croyl, 
and died May 15, 1842; Mary, born August 20, 1794, married 
first Henry Croyl, second, Jacob Dibert, third Abram Sill, 
and died July 3, 1865; Rachel, born August 10, 1798, married 
Henry Kauffman, died January 27, 1885.
  Henry Earnest, Mrs. Mary Dibert's father, was killed by 
the Indians in Bedford township.  Her mother and two 
brothers were taken captive and carried away, but after a 
number of years they made their escape and returned to 
Bedford.
  John Dibert, second, was a pioneer settler in this part of 
Bedford County, and here married Barbara Croyl.  He died in 
1830, while yet in the prime of manhood.  Of his children, 
two survive, namely: Daniel C., the special subject of this 
biography; and Mrs. Barbara Zimmers, born in 1826, now the 
widow of the late Samuel Zimmers, of Bedford township.  One 
son, John Dibert, third, born in 1818, died while young; and 
David, born in 1822, died in Missouri, December 3, 1898.
  Daniel C. Dibert was deprived of a father's care and 
guidance when a little fellow of eight years.  From that 
time until of age he lived in Bedford township in the family 
of Michael Fetter, under whose instruction he obtain a 
practical knowledge of farming, to which he has since 
devoted the larger part of his time and energies.  His 
facilities for acquiring an education were very meager as 
compared with those available to all at the present day, but 
he made the most of such as were afforded by the 
subscription schools of his neighborhood.  After working 
several years as a farm hand, Mr. Dibert inherited the 
homestead estate, in the northern part of the township, on 
which he and his capable helpmeet have spent the larger 
portion of their wedded life.  By years of diligent labor 
and wise management, he has developed and improved a 
valuable farm.  A man of good business ability, honest and 
upright in his dealings, he is held in high esteem as a 
citizen, and has the respect and confidence of the 
community.  In politics he is a sound Democrat.
  In April, 1852, Mr. Dibert married Maria Carrell, who was 
born and bred in Bedford township.  Their union has been 
blessed by the birth of nine children, of whom seven are 
still living, namely: Lloyd C. and Wayne C., both residents 
of California; David F., of Virginia; Alice M., at home; Ida 
V., wife of Albert Dively; Emma M., at home; and Daniel O., 
of California.  The angel of death has twice visited this 
household, and has borne away two of its daughters - Minnie 
E. and Caroline.  Mr. and Mrs. Dibert are both connected by 
membership with the Lutheran church.


Source: Bedford Biographical Review, 1899, Bedford Co., Pa