Greil / Liebl Family Genealogy

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Descendants of Simon Greil

1 Simon Greil d: in Zwiesel, Bayern, Germany
.. occupation: farmer
.. + (unknown) (unknown)
........ 2 Barbara Greil b: in Zwiesel, Bayern, Germany
............+ Wolfgang Liebl
............... occupation: weaver
................ 3 Barbara Liebl b: Feb. 25, 1784 in Lam, Bavaria, Germany d: Sept. 1, 1864 in Lam
..................... + Peter Lemberger b: Oct. 19, 1771 in Schmelz m: Nov. 14, 1810 in Lam d: March 12, 1855 in Lam
......................... occupation: farmer
............................... 4 Georg Lemberger b: April 26, 1818 d: Aft. 1869
.................................. occupation: shepherd
................................... + Katharina Stoberl b: 1813 in Lam m: Feb. 5, 1849 in Lam d: Aft. 1869 in Lam
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............................... 4 Josef Lemberger b: 1820 in Lam, Germany d: unknown

FAMILY ORIGINS

The Greil family resided in Zwiesel, Bayern, Germany. The Liebl family was from Lam, Bayern, Germany. Both families were Roman Catholic.

Zwiesel is located in the Niederbayern region in the Regen district of Bayern and has a present-day population of 10,484. Schmelz is located near Lam and Haibuhl. A map from Zwiesel to Lam indicates that the trip would take about 40 minutes today. Zwiesel is situated in the Bavarian Forest, lying south of Bodenmais and to the northwest of Grafenau. In the nearby area is the mountain Grober Arber ("the King of the Bavarian Forest"), the highest peak of the Bavarian-Bohemian-mountain ridge, with an elevation of 1,456 metres. A beautiful picture of the town is available HERE.

SURNAMES

The surname Greil is a German variant of Greuel, nickname from Middle High German griuwel, or 'horror'. The surname Liebl from a pet form of Lieb or a variant of Liebelt. No information on the origins or meaning of the surname Stoberl / Stoeberl is available.

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