On November 1, 1877, Betsy married Daniel Ebert.  It was her first marriage, his second.  Marriage License  (73k)

Her obituary mentioned seven children, Daniel Ebert's obituary stated that five children were born to them.  We can account for the five.  Follow the link to Daniel for information on: Ira Guy, Ernest Gabe, Ella Pearl, Harley and Mae.

Died, at her home one mile north-east of Ft. Green, Tuesday morning last at 8 o'clock, Mrs. Daniel Ebert, aged 39 years.  Betta Ann Sibert was born June 29, 1852, in Ross county, Ohio.  She came with her parents to this state in 1855, where she has since resided; was morried to Daniel Ebert Nov. 1, 1877.  To them were born seven children, four of whom, with the husband, survive to mourn the death of their best friend.  Mrs. Ebert has been a member of the M. E. church for over 15 years and a constant christian.  Her death is a sad blow to her family and a large circle of friends by whom she was greatly beloved.  The funeral took place at the Majorville M. E. church at 11 o'clock, March 3d, conducted by Rev, Cummings; burial rite at the Majorville cemetery.  She was a kind and loving wife and mother, an affectionate neighbor, and a faithful christian.  Her last word was "I want to rest; let me lie down and sleep."

Thanks to John Charles Tippet, great-grandson and researcher of John William Tippet and Sarah (Sadie) Eugenie Sibert, for his assistance with the Sibert family.  John maintains a website on which he has additional Tippet, Sibert (aka Siebert) and Kube (aka Cuba) genealogical data.  He welcomes correspondence from researchers of these families.  Click here to visit John's website. Return to this page using your browser button.

John Sibert, 44, male, farmer, value of real estate 4000, value of personal estate 1000, born PA
Catherine, 40, female, born PA
John, 20, male, farmer, born PA
Elizabeth, 18, female, born PA
Gabert, 13, male, born PA
Christiana, 12, female, born PA
Jane, 6, female, born PA
Elizabeth, 4, female, born PA
Mary, 4, female, born IL
Sarah, 1, female, born IL

Sibert, John Sr, 53, male, white, farmer, born Hesse Cassell, both parents foreign born, male citizen of the U.S. aged 21 years or more
Catherine, 50, female, white, keeping house, value of real estate 7500, value of personal estate 1000, born Hesse Cassell, both parents foreign born [There's a mark next to the ages of John and Catherine which was probably meant to indicate that the real estate and personal property values should have been shown on the line for John Sr.]
Gabriel, 24, male, white, farmer, value of personal estate 100, vorn VA, both parents foreign born, male citizen of the U.S. aged 21 years or more
Mary J, 17, female, white, born OH, both parents foreign born, attended school within the year
Betsie A, 13, female, white, born IL, both parents foreign born, attended school within the year
Amanda, 13, female, white, born IL, both parents foreign born, attended school within the year
Sarah, 10, female, white, born IL, both parents foreign born, attended school within the year

Ebbert, Daniel, white, male, 39, married, farmer, born PA, both parents born PA
Betsy A, white, female, wife, married, keeping house, born OH, both parents born Prusia
Leah B, white, female, 12, daughter, single, keeping house, attended school within the year, born IL, father born PA, mother born VA
Ettie M, white, female, 9, daughter, single, attended school within the year, born IL, father born PA, mother born VA
Julie A, white, female, 7, daughter, single, attended school within the year, born IL, father born PA, mother born VA
Ira G, white, male, 11/12, born July, son, single, born IL, father born PA, mother born OH