NameCapt. George S. Herbst
Birth1830
Death26 Dec 1865
FatherFrederick William Herbst (1804-1880)
MotherCatharine Schall (1799-1882)
Misc. Notes
Captain George S., born in 1830; became the manager of the Rockland Iron Forge, and when the Civil War broke out, was one of the first to answer President Lincoln's call for men; he was mustered into service, April 23, 1861 , becoming captain of Company D, Seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry; he contracted sickness while in service, and after a lingering illness passed away Dec. 26, 1865; in 1854 he married Violetta Maurer and they had one son, Dr. Edwin M., who is now serving his third term in the State Senate from Berks county.
Spouses
1Violetta Maurer
Marriage1854
ChildrenEdwin M.
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