SEYBOLD, Demsey - Putnam

Dempsey Seybold, farmer, Bridgeton, was born September 8, 1828 in Raccoon Township., and is the son of Dempsey & Elizabeth  Mr. S. attended the common school till he was 13 when he was left with his mother in charge of the farm, and after that did not get to attend school much.  Mr. S. has been married 3 times.  His first wife was Margaret MARTIN, to whom he was married in 1850.  They had 7 children.  The 2nd marriage in 1864 was to Nancy MARTIN sister of his first wife.  By this marriage they had 3 children.  He was married the third time December 4, 1866 to Mrs. Mary HANSEL who was born June 23, 1838. There is one child by this married Flora, born July 19, 1875.  Mr. Seybold has a farm of 140 acres; has been township trustee 7 years and acting in the capacity of administrator, has settled over 20 estates, all of which have given good satisfaction.  He was nominated by the republicans July 17, 1880 to represent Clay County in the state legislature.  He has been a mason 14 years and belonged to the Methodist church since 1848.  Mr. Seybold is an honest, upright and respected gentleman.