Frank F. Seifert

    Frank F. Seifert, farmer, Clay Township, was born in Germany, March 6, 1840. His parents, Frederick C. and Fredireka (Leopold) Seifert, were also natives of Germany, and immigrated to the United States in 1854, landing at Baltimore in August of that year, and coming thence immediately to Dearborn County, settling in Sparta Township, where his father died in 1870. His mother is still living. Their children were Edward F., Lewis H., Herman B., Frank F., Augusta, Anthony, Emma and Anna.

    Frank F., our subject, came with his parents to Dearborn County in 1854, where he has since resided. He was married in Sparta Township January 4, 1866, to Catherine M. Zea, by whom he has had two children, viz.: Harry F. and Alvin F. Mr. Seifert is a good citizen, and is highly esteemed by all who know him. He and Mrs. Seifert are members of the German Methodist Church.

Source: History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885.