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- [S5] Commemorative biographical record of central Pennsylvania, J.H. Beers & Co., (Name: Beers & Co, 1898;), 685.
D.C. GRIEB, one of the most active, enterprising and systematic farmers of Porter township, has spent his entire life in Clinton county, his birth occurring June 9, 1853, in Green township, Sugar Valley, near Tylersville, where the family was the owner, and it is to-day one of the most highly cultivated and attractive places of the locality.
His grandfather, Christian Grieb, was born June 10, 1799, in Germany, but at the age of sixteen left the Fatherland, emigrating to the United States and becoming a pioneer of Sugar Valley. He was one of a family of sixteen children, whose descendants are now scattered over this country. He began life here in very limited circumstances, but by industry and economy he succeeded in accumulating a handsome property, and at one time owned and operated a gristmill in Sugar Valley. As a companion and helpmeet on life's journey he chose Miss Catharine Heinly, who was born in 1893, and by their marriage they became the parents of four children who reached years of maturity: Thomas, who lives near Carthage, Mo. ; Henry, also a resident of Missouri; Jacob, father of our subject; and Aaron, who died in Sugar Valley, December 15, 1875. The father of these passed away March 24, 1867, the mother July 30, 1878, and both were laid to rest in the Tylersville cemetery.
Jacob Grieb was born in 1829, and on attaining to man's estate was joined in wedlock to Miss Lovina B. Royer, a daughter of Daniel Royer. To them were born four children, namely: D. C, of this review; John I. N., a resident of Missouri; Samuel, a hotel-keeper at State College, Penn. ; and Supera, wife of James Bierly, of Anderson county, Kans. The father was a tall man, an agriculturist by occupation, and highly respected by all who knew him. He died March 20, i860, and his wife departed this life January 12, 1868, at the age of thirty-seven, the remains of both being interred in the Lutheran and Reformed cemetery at Tylersville.
The subject of this sketch was only seven years old at the time of his father's death, after which he lived with his uncle, Samuel Royer, who was his guardian, remaining with him until he started out in life for himself. He began his education in the public schools, and at the age of sixteen entered the Missionary Institute at Selins Grove, Penn., where he pursued his studies for some time. Reared as a farmer boy, he has always followed that occupation, and has met with a well-deserved success in his undertakings.
In October, 1878, Mr. Grieb was married to Miss Ella M., daughter of Charles and Catharine (Yearick) Stitzer, and they now have six children: Charles B. , Edwin B. , Elma P. , Jay S. , Russell G. and Herman W. After his marriage Mr. Grieb operated his uncle's farm on Fishing creek until the spring of 1891, when he removed to his present farm of eighty acres in Porter township, Clinton county, which he purchased of Charles Romig. The well-tilled fields and neat and thrifty appearance of the place indicate the industrious habits and progressive spirit of
On attaining his majority Mr. Grieb became a Republican, and continued to support that party until the fall of 1896, when he cast his ballot for W. J. Bryan and free silver. He takes a commendable interest in public affairs, but cares nothing for the honors or emoluments of political office. Fraternally he belongs to the Grange, and was formerly a member of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, and, religiously, both he and his wife hold membership in the Lutheran Church, in which he has served as deacon and secretary of both Church and Sabbath school. They are industrious, intelligent people, and well deserve the confidence and respect winch is so freely accorded them by the entire community.
- [S29] Headstone photograph on findagrave.
- [S31] Genealogical Records of Amber Rishel Keene, Amber Rishel Keene.
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