From "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY,"  Vol. I, pages 275-276.
Brant & Fuller, 1890.


AUGUST C. F. EBELING

August C. F. Ebeling, a well-known business man of Wheeling, is 
engaged, as the head of the firm of Ebeling & Pebler, in the 
manufacture of cigars at No. 2333 Chapline street.  Mr. Ebeling was 
born in the town of Lauenforde, Hanover, Germany, in 1837, and while 
in his native land learned the trade of cigar making.  Coming to 
America in 1859, he came directly to Wheeling, and found occupation 
at his trade, and was able by the time of the beginning of the war to 
manufacture on his own account.  He continued in the business alone 
until 1868, when he formed a partnership with Martin Pebler and John 
C. Beck.  About four(?) years later Mr. Beck retired, and the firm 
has since remained as it is at present.  The house employs eighteen 
to twenty hands in the production of cigars and stogies, and their 
goods have an excellent reputation.  Mr. Ebeling's success in 
business is pronounced among the many in Wheeling who have arisen by 
means of native industry and business shrewdness to a comfortable 
position, he is deserving of mention.  In political affairs he has 
taken an active part as a republican, he has served on the city 
council, and for twelve years he has served the city efficiently as a 
member of the school board.  In 1861 Mr. Ebeling was married to A. 
Kate, daughter of a George Miller, and they have had seven children, 
six of whom are living.        


(Linda Fluharty)