Fredrick Seubert belongs to one of those German families who settled in western Illinois, and who have been so active in the development of that state. Martin Seubert, his father, came to America with his father when he was a child, and settled in Philadelphia. Later his parents moved to Illinois, and they were among the pioneers of that region. Mr. Seubert was a successful farmer near Galena and lived to the age of eighty-six years, dying in 1906, a man respected by the entire community in which he had lived so long. His wife was also a native of Germany, who had immigrated to Illinois when young. It was here that she became acquainted with Mr. Seubert, to whom she was married in 1865. Two sons were born of their union: John and Fredrick. The former still resides in Galena, the birthplace of both children. He is an engineer by profession and is married and the father of one daughter, Bertha. The mother of our subject and of John Seubert died in 1881 at the age of fifty-seven years.

Fredrick Seubert was born on July 24, 1867, in Galena. His education in the public schools of that city was supplemented by instruction in a private German school, and when he had finished his course here, he went to work on the farm, remaining there for several years. This sort of work was not entirely to his liking, so he decided to learn a trade. Going to the city he apprenticed himself to a tinner, and stayed with him until he had completely mastered the theory and the practice of that occupation. In 1887, he decided to go west, as he had heard of the great opportunities there for men of energy and skill, so he made his way to Denver. After a short time there, Mr. Seubert concluded to go still further in the direction of the course of empire, and came to Butte. Here he secured a position with the Kenyon Hardware Company and his connection with them continued for thirteen years. His employers regarded him as almost indispensable to their establishment, and he justified their opinion. However, he made up his mind that if his services were so valuable he would go into business for himself, and get the entire benefit of his business ability and he acted upon this resolution. Getting a start for himself was a slow process but Mr. Seubert had both confidence and patience and was willing to build slowly in order to lay a sure foundation of future competence. He has built up an extensive and a profitable tinning business, and his progress has been steady and satisfying. Mr. Seubert has made several judicious investments in Butte property and has put his financial affairs on a solid basis in other matters than his thriving business concern. He has made the best possible use of his chances and his prosperity has kept pace with the advance of the city.

Mr. Seubert is an independent voter politically, and while public-spirited in all that concerns the interest of the community, he is not one who is interested in public affairs from the politician's point of view. Personally he is a man of sociable disposition, and his cordial manner has not been the least of his assets in the achievement of the success which has rewarded his commercial enterprises. Like the typical Montanian, he is fond of fine horses and he indulges his taste in this line to a considerable extent. Mr. and Mrs. Seubert have no family. She was formerly Miss Mary Lublo of this city, and was married to Mr. Seubert on November 6, 1901.

[Source: the History of Montana by Helen Fitzgerald Sanders, Volume 3, 1913 - Submitted by Friends for Free Genealogy]