BIO: Franz C. SEUBERT, Dauphin County, PA

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Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin County, 
Containing Sketches of Representative Citizens, and Many of the 
Early Scotch-Irish and German Settlers.  Chambersburg, Pa.: 
J. M. Runk & Company, 1896, pages 284-285.
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  SEUBERT, REV. FATHER F. C., rector of St. Lawrence German Catholic 
church, Harrisburg, Pa., was born at Lebanon, Pa., August 2, 1859.  He 
is a son of F. Anton and Margaret (Ganster) Seubert, both natives of 
Aschaffenberg, Bavaria.  They came to America in 1857.  They were 
united in matrimony October 14, 1858, at St. Peter's church, Reading, 
Pa.  In the spring of 1859 they located at Lebanon, where they still 
reside, honored and respected by their neighbors. Fourteen children 
were born to them, of whom eleven are living; Catherine, wife of Jerome 
H. Youtz, residing at Lebanon; Miss Emma, residing in Philadelphia; 
Joseph A., residing at Lebanon, Pa.; John J., residing at Sayre, Pa.; 
Mary, wife of George S. Pence, residing at Lebanon; Miss Anna H., 
residing in Philadelphia; George P., a student for the priesthood in 
St. Vincent's, Westmoreland county, Pa.; C. Aloysius, a student in the 
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia; Margaret and William 
H., attending St. Vincent's College, and the subject of this biography, 
who was the eldest of the children.
  Father Seubert received his early education in the parochial schools 
of his native town.  In the fall of 1876 he went to Montreal, Canada, 
where he spent seven years in college. Five years of this time were 
spent in classical studies, and two years in the philosophical course. 
He was then called to Sylvan Heights Seminary by Rt. Rev. Bishop 
Shanahan, where he studied theology. On June 26, 1886, he was ordained 
to the priesthood by Rt. Rev. Archbishop Ryan, of Philadelphia, Rt. 
Rev. Bishop Shanahan being too ill at the time to hold the ordination.  
His first appointment was at Chambersburg, where he was assistant to 
Rev. Father C. A. Schlueter until January, 1887.  On January 14, 1887, 
he took charge of St. Agnes' church, Lock Haven, Pa., where he remained 
for five years, during which time he won the love and esteem of all 
classes by his earnest and successful work. Under his care the charge 
grew and prospered as it had never done before.  The church and convent 
buildings were remodeled, a new parochial residence erected, and many 
other important improvements made.  On January 14, 1892, he took charge 
of St. Lawrence parish, and since that date has also been appointed 
secretary of the diocese. He is a gentleman of pleasing address, with a 
genial countenance and charming manners, and is esteemed by all as a 
kindly, godly man.

Note: Anthony (44), Margaret (33), Frantz C. (10), Catharine (7), Emma 
(6), Joseph (5), John (3), Mary (2), and Anton ( (5/12) Seibert are 
listed in the 1870 Lebanon, Lebanon County census.