Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Seiple, Martin B.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Richland Township N-Z


   MARTIN B. SEIPLE manufacturer, P.O. Quakertown, is a 
descendant of an old time family, of whom George Seipel (as 
the name was then spelled) was the progenitor.  He was a 
native of Scotland and immigrated to this country at an 
early day, and settled in Bucks county.  He had six sons 
whose names were David, Martin, George, Jacob, John and 
Henry.  George settled in Northampton county; Jacob in 
Elizabethtown, N. J.; the others in Bucks county, and reared 
families whose descendants are yet living.  David, the 
grandfather of Martin B., served in the war of the 
revolution, and was married to a Miss Stauffer, by whom he 
had four sons: Samuel, Henry, Joel and Aaron; and one 
daughter, who died unmarried at the age of 23. Henry, the 
father of Martin, was born in this borough, and married 
Angelina Biehn. Martin B., the only living issue, was born 
October 21, 1850, and learned the trade of wheelwright of 
his father, who carried on that business for forty years.  
In 1883 Martin set up in business, where he has since been 
located, making fine buggies, carriages, sleighs, platform 
wagons, etc., and though a young man he has surpassed 
several of his competitors of riper experience, turning out 
strictly first-class work.  His goods find ready sale.  
Since his commencement here he has made, and is making, 
valuable additions and improvements.  He has been twice 
married.  His first wife, Emma Reckless, died leaving no 
issue, and his present wife is Miss Kate Taylor.  They have 
no children. Mr. Seiple is a member of the Order of Red Men, 
Secona Tribe, No 263, also of the I. O. O. F., and in 
politics is a democrat.