He was born on 21 March 1848 (4, 8; 2 (19 in 1861), 6 [2 in 1850], 7 [22 in 1870]). He was born in New Berlin, Union County, Pennsylvania (2, 4, 6, 7, 8). He was born to John Henry Doebler and Mary Amelia Starr (4).
In 1850, he was living in New Berlin Borough, Union County, Pennsylvania (6). He was living with his parents Henry and Amelie Doebler (6).
When he enlisted, he was a railroa[d worker] (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 2-3/4 inches tall, and had a medium complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair (2).
He also served in company D of the 43rd Pennsylvania Militia Infantry (3, 4, 11). He enlisted on 29 June 1863, and was discharged on 13 August 1863 (4).
He was a substitute (1, 2). He enlisted and was mustered into service on 27 March 1865 (1, 2, 11). He was enlisted for one year, at Pottsville, Pennsylvania, by Captain Bowen (2). He was mustered in as a private in company H (1, 12, 13).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1, 11). He was a private, in company H (12, 13).
In 1870, he was living in Catawissa, Columbia County, Pennsylvania (7). He was a "brakeman on car" (7).
He was a messenger for 46 years on the P & R Railroad, with the United States and American Express Companies (4).
He married (1) Emma Jane Harder (4). They had four children (4):
Emma Doebler died on 18 November 1876, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania (4).
He married (2) Sarah Catherine Harder in 1881/1882 (4, 8). They had one child (4, 8):
In 1890, he was living in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (5).
On 5 October 1891, he applied successfully for a pension (3, 11).
In 1900, he was living at 311 Park Street, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (8). He was an ex. [express?] messenger (8). He was living with his wife Sarah and son Roy (8).
On 22 March 1910, he applied again for a pension (11).
He died on 7 August 1916, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania (4, 11).
On 10 August 1916, his widow, Sarah C Dobler, applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (3, 11).
In 1920, his widow, Sarah Doebler, was living in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (9). She was living with her son [sic] Harold, and next door to her son Roy and his family (9).
In 1930, his widow, Sarah C Doebler, was living at 311 Park Street, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (10). She owned the house, which was worth $6,000 (10). She was living next door to her son Roy and his family (10).
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (Jacob Dobler)
2 company H, descriptive roll, #167 (Jacob Dobler)
3 pension index, by name (Jacob Dobler)
4 'Belflower family', a gedcom on RootsWeb WorldConnect (contact Harry Belflower, last revised 17 September 2003, viewed 19 May 2007) (Jacob W Doebler)
5 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Lycoming County, Williamsport, supervisor's district [6], enumeration district [187], page (Jacob Doebler)
6 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Union County, New Berlin Borough, microfilm series M432, film 831, page 8 = 15 handwritten (Jacob W Doebler)
7 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Columbia County, Cattawissa Township, microfilm series M593, film 1329, page 112 = 29 handwritten (Jacob Dobler)
8 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Lycoming County, WmPort City, ward 6, supervisor's district 11, enumeration district 86, microfilm series T623, film 1438, page 117 = 13 B handwritten (Jacob W Doebler)
9 1920 US census, Pennsylvania, Lycoming County, [Williamsport City], 6th ward, supervisor's district 16, enumeration district 89, microfilm series T625, film 1599, page 71 = 12 A handwritten (Sarah Doebler)
10 1930 US census, Pennsylvania, Lycoming County, Williamsport City, 6th ward, supervisor's district 4, enumeration district 41-66, microfilm series T626, film 2075, page 145 = 17 B handwritten (Sarah C Doebler)
11 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company H (Jacob Dobler)
12 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Jacob Deobler)
13 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Jacob Dobler)
| line | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |
| Dwellings visited | 109 | ||||||||
| Families visited | 122 | ||||||||
| Name | Henry Doebler | Amelie do | Catharine do | Mary do | Sarah A do | Michael do | Louisa do | Jacob W do | Jane do |
| Age | 40 | 36 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4/12 |
| Sex | M | F | F | F | F | M | F | M | F |
| Color | |||||||||
| Occupation of males over 15 years | Gun Smith | ||||||||
| Real estate owned | 100 | ||||||||
| Birthplace | do [sc. Pennsylvania] | do | do | do | do | do | do | do | do |
| Married within year | |||||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Over 20 & can't read/write | |||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Dwelling-house number | 231 | |||||||
| Family number | 236 | |||||||
| Name | Long William R | - Mary E | - William | - Ida | - Simon A | - Clinton E | - Sarah J | Dobler Jacob |
| Age | 32 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 10/12 | 22 |
| Sex | M | F | M | F | M | M | F | M |
| Color | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Occupation | R. R. Contractor | Keeping House | Without Occupation | Brakeman on Car | ||||
| Real estate value | ||||||||
| Personal estate value | 2000 | |||||||
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania | " | " | " | " | " | " | " |
| Father foreign born | ||||||||
| Mother foreign born | ||||||||
| Birth month if born within year | Aug | |||||||
| Marriage month if married within year | ||||||||
| Attended school past year | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Can't read | ||||||||
| Can't write | ||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | ||||||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
| line | 75 | 76 | 77 |
| street | Park Street | ||
| house number | 311 | ||
| dwelling number | 280 | ||
| family number | 282 [?] | ||
| name | Doebler Jacob W | " Sarah C. | Roy [?] E. |
| relationship | head | wife | son |
| color | w | w | w |
| sex | m | f | m |
| birth date | Mar [?] 1848 | May 1854 | Nov 1885 |
| age | 51 | 46 | 14 |
| married? | M | M | S |
| # years married | 18 | 18 | |
| mother of how many children? | 1 | ||
| # of children living | 1 | ||
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| immigration year | |||
| # years in USA | |||
| naturalized citizen? | |||
| occupation | Ex. Messenger | At school | |
| # months not employed | 0 | ||
| # months in school | 9 | ||
| can read | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| can write | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| speaks English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| owned/rented | R | ||
| free or mortgaged | |||
| farm/house | H | ||
| # of farm schedule | |||
| line | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| street | Park Street | |||
| house number | 313 | |||
| dwelling visit number | 270 | |||
| family visit number | 293 | 294 | ||
| name | Doebler, Roy E | - Carrie | - Sarah | - Harold |
| relationship | Head | Wife | Head [written above a crossed-out 'Mother'] | Son |
| own/rent | R | O | ||
| free/mortgaged (if owned) | F | |||
| sex | M | F | F | M |
| race | W | W | W | W |
| age at last birthday | 32 | 31 | 63 | 12 |
| marital status | M | M | Wd | S |
| year of immigration | ||||
| naturalized/alien | ||||
| year of naturalization | ||||
| attended school since Sept 1919 | Yes | |||
| can read | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| can write | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| birth place | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| native language | ||||
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's native language | ||||
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| mother's native language | ||||
| can speak English | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| occupation | Messenger [illegible word, begins with 'E'] | Silk Weaver | None | None |
| industry, business | P.R.R. | Silk Mill | ||
| employment status | W | W | ||
| number of farm schedule | ||||
| line | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 |
| street | Park St. | |||
| house number | 313 | 311 | ||
| dwelling visit # | 376 | 377 | ||
| family visit # | 478 | 479 | ||
| name | Doebler, Roy E | - Carrie | Harold J | Doebler, Sarah C |
| relation | Head | Wife | Son | Head |
| owned/rented | R | O | ||
| value or rent | $25.00 | $6000 | ||
| radio | ||||
| farm | No | [check mark] | [check mark] | No |
| sex | M | F | M | F |
| color | W | W | W | W |
| age | 42 | 41 | 21 | 74 |
| married? | M | M | S | Wd |
| age 1st marriage | 19 | 18 | 25 | |
| school/college since 9/29 | No | No | No | No |
| can read & write | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| native language | ||||
| immigration year | ||||
| naturalization | ||||
| can speak English | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| occupation | Messenger boy | Proprietor | None | None |
| industry | P.Railroad | Beauty shop | ||
| worker class | W | E | ||
| at work yesterday | Yes | Yes | ||
| unemployment schedule # | ||||
| veteran? | No | |||
| war | ||||
| farm schedule # | ||||