James Jacob Schwebach

b. 15 August 1847, d. 6 June 1921
Bishop Schwebach

Parents

FatherNicholas Joseph Schwebach b. 20 May 1820, d. 9 Aug 1870
MotherMargaret Busch b. 6 Mar 1823, d. 17 Nov 1911
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RelationshipGrandson of Philippe Schwebach
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Note James Jacob Schwebach See a Wikipedia article on Bishop Schwebach. 
Name Variation  James Jacob Schwebach was also known as Jacob. 
Birth15 Aug 1847 He was born on 15 Aug 1847 in Platen, Bettborn, Redange, Luxembourg. 
Possible Birthdate16 Aug 1847 According to at least one source, his birthdate was 16 Aug 1847 birthplace was Platen, Bettborn, Redange, Luxembourg. 
Immigration1864 He and Jean Nicolas Schwebach immigrated in 1864 to New York, New York, on the within 2 weeks of arriving, entered St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee on 11 June 1864. 
Residence1870  In 1870 James Jacob Schwebach lived in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin. 
Occupation16 Jun 1870 He was appointed pastor on 16 Jun 1870 in St. Mary's, La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin. 
Residence1890  In 1890 James Jacob Schwebach lived in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
Misc1 Apr 1894 He applied for a passport on 1 Apr 1894 in New York.
1900 Census7 Jun 1900 James Jacob Schwebach appeared in the 1900 Federal Census of St. Ann's Orphan Asylyum, La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, as James Schwebach. He is a single white male, age 52. Lives at 608 11th. Born August 1847. He was born in Luxemburg. His mother and father were born in Luxemburg. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1864. He was naturalized. He is a Diocessan Bishop. He was unemployed 0 months. He can read, write, and speak English. 
1910 Census18 Apr 1910 James Jacob Schwebach appeared as head of household in the 1910 Federal Census of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, as Bishop Reverand James Schwebach with his mother, Margaret Busch. He is a single, white male, age 62. Lives at 608 South 11th Street. He was born in Germany. His mother and father were born in Germany. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1864. He was naturalized. He speaks English. His profession is Catholic Biship. He works on his own. He was not out of work on April 15. He can read and write. He owns his home, free of mortgage. 
Death6 Jun 1921 James Jacob Schwebach died on 6 Jun 1921 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, at age 73. 
Burialafter 6 Jun 1921 He was buried after 6 Jun 1921 in Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, located in LaCrosse, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin.

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  • Rev. James Schwebach in " History of LaCrosse, Wisconsin"
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