The Karl Jubelt family from Lichtentanne from which I am derived, has the longest history, but fewest members in this country. A derivative of this line, the PESTEL family, is quite well known and/or documented in central Ohio. It was to this household that my father stayed during his first year in America, It is to this family that the legacy of the coat of arms belongs.

The Emil Jubelt family that settled in Illinois appears to be the closest link to my ancestry from Lichtentanne, I base this preliminary conclusion from information received from family members, (some of which are now deceased) and physical descriptions of those original immigrants Emil, Ernst, Albin, and the little known and missing Fritz. Additional data from Daniel Herbert Jubelt in Florida references "family heritage in LEIPZIG".

The Ernst-Otto Jubelt family of Southern Michigan and the Albin Jubelt family of western Illinois were brothers and apparently were cousins to Emil Jubelt. No information exists of Fritz Jubelt other than the rumor that he was "lost at sea" or moved to the Caribbean.

There are Jubelt lines in southwestern Illinois that are descendants of Albin Jubelt, but their name was changed to "Iubelt" by a careless census taker in 1910. Other variations include "Jubel" and "Jubels". These variations all start at about 1900 - 1910. You couldn't even find good help then!

While I have made contact with some of these family groups with spelling variations, it would be interesting to determine relationships and the reason behind the spelling change. This is my goal! It is of paramount importance to keep interest alive in the determining Jubelt genealogy due to the age of the more knowledgeable and senior family members.

1) Johann Georg Jubelt (Jan 1749 --, 1841)

Johann Georg Jubelt died when his wife was approximately 3-4 months pregnant with her last son: Karl Wilhelm, There is no information currently available about Johann Georg other than an estimate that he may have produced at least (10) children if he followed normal patterns of the era.

2) Karl Wilhelm Jubelt (1842 - 1907)

Karl Wilhelm Jubelt was described a having a blond mustache and a red beard. No information is available concerning Karl-Wilhelm Jubelt other than the fact that he had three sons Paul-Emil, Richard (who lived in STENN, and a 3rd but unknown son. Karl-Wilhelm Jubelt also had five daughters. Karl Wilhelm Jubelt was the youngest son of Johann-Georg Jubelt (1799-1841), as his father had died 5-6 months prior to his birth. Karl operated a quarry facility during his lifetime and built his own home that he sold to one of his sons, Paul-Emil Jubelt. He also built another smaller house for himself and his wife for their retirement years.

3) Paul Emil Jubelt

Paul-Emit Jubelt was one of three sons of Karl Wilhelm Jubelt. His brother (RICHARD) lived in the nearby village of STENN. The 3rd brother is unaccounted for by present records. Paul-Emil Jubelt served in the "Jaeger" Corp during the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm the 1st, approximately 1884-1888. He distinguished himself by winning a shooting match while serving with that regiment. The trophy was a thin clear glass drinking mug with regimental Cap cast onto the silver lid, That trophy mug is in my possession. After serving his military term, Paul-Emil Jubelt ran a horse-drawn freight operation prior to WWI and throughout the war years. He may have also run a quarry operation similar to his father, Karl. Wilhelm Jubelt, Paul-Emil and his wife Martha Habere Jubelt produced nine living children. In no particular order, their names were Franz, Martha, Paula, Willie, Ella, Liddie, Max, Karl, and Elsa the youngest. The home of Paul Emil Jubelt was built by his father, Karl Wilhelm Jubelt and served as a tavern and inn in the community of Lichtentanne near Zwickau. This home is still owned by family members.

4) Karl Georg Jubelt (Hay 8, 1903 - August 30, 1984)

Karl Georg Jubelt was the youngest son of Paul Emil and Martha Habere Jubelt. He was one of nine children of that union. His next oldest brother (Max) died of influenza as a teenager. Karl had two older brothers, Franz the eldest, and Willie, several years his senior. Both Franz and Willie served in the German army during WW1, with Willie serving again during 1*711 in the engineering battalion. Only one of those brothers had any male offspring, I believe that Willie possibly had two sons. The boyhood home of Karl Georg Jubelt was built by his grandfather Karl Wilhelm Jubelt and served as a tavern and inn in the community of Lichtentanne near Zwickau. This home is still owned by family members. During WWI, young Karl was boarded out to a nearby farmer to relieve family food and clothing struggles during those strenuous days. On this farm, Karl was responsible for keeping several horses fed, watered and cleaned stables, plowed fields, dug potatoes, and other chores as demanded of his age and ability. After the war, Karl attended a work-study program for coalmine engineering students in a nearby mining area. He alternated 6 months in school and £ months in the mines picking coal, wearing nothing but a loincloth and leather sandals. It was in this environment that he developed his tremendous strength for a youth his age. In early 1924, word came from America that His aunt Ida was in need of male help on their family farm near New Albany, Ohio. As Karl was tiring of the post-war depression of Germany, He took up the offer to come to America. In late December 1924, he said goodbye to his family in Lichtentanne, boarded the train to Bremerhaven, and boarded the S.S. George Washington.

He set sail, never to see Germany or his family again; accompanied by another aunt (Liddie Wunderliesch) and her daughter (Elsa) his cousin. After a somewhat rough crossing the family group arrived in New York, processed thru Ellis Island, and boarded a train for Columbus Ohio.

Arriving at Columbus, the car ride to New Albany was a new experience for Karl. Soon be settled into a rather different life style living with the PESTEL family. A year or so later, Karl worked for a nurseryman, tending and transplanting young shrubs and trees. Soon, he started working for one of the Columbus area packinghouses, working in the Sausage room. There he met several persons that became lifelong friends. Karl worked in several packinghouses for 23 years, when the constant diet of fatty foods and poor health forced him to find another line of work. He returned to work for the expanding PESTEL milk company: founded by his sponsor Walter BRODKORB, the husband of his cousin Ida PESTEL and his cousin Fred PESTEL. During his 30-year plus tenure for the Pestle's, duties ranged from wholesale delivery to inside processing to fleet mechanic.

The Pestel Milk Company was sold to Westerville Creamery during the early 60's and Karl retained employment with that firm until his retirement in 1968. He became known as the sausage king of German Village during those years. He was a 50-year member of the I.O.O.F. at the time of his death! The funeral ceremonies included posthumously decorating his earthly remains with his 50-year pin. His death was (2) days short of 50 full years with that fraternal organization.

Karl's Aunt Liddi Wunderlinch stayed for about 6 months visiting her sister IDA PESTEL before returning to Germany. Elsa Wunderlinch stayed for several years in the USA, becoming a naturalized citizen. She returned to Germany having chronic asthma problems. In later years, Elsa's brother Willie Wunderlinch immigrated to America and became close friends with his cousin Karl Jubelt. I never will forget those noisy conversations in German in my boyhood house when Karl and Willie would get together.

Willie's only son Helmut, after a harrowing escape from Russia and to the USA, died from electrocution in an industrial accident during the early 70's. Willie's daughter Anna resides in New York State somewhere.