Frank Liebel
Frank Liebel was born on May 1, 1922 in Bodfish and entered into rest on Aug. 24, 2003 in Bakersfield.
Frank is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virgil; seven children-- Dane Liebel of Naples, Maine, Bernie Liebel of Grants, N.M., Marvis Liebel of Brighton, Colo., Eddie Liebel of Pine Hill, N.M.,Terry Liebel of Pine Mountain Club, Calif., Rodena Mannatt of Tehachapi, Calif. and Randy Liebel of Tehachapi; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Caroline Houser of Onyx and Margaret Brassfield of Oildale.
A Kern Valley native, Frank lived here all of his life. He worked at many jobs. In his younger years he worked at a clerk at the Onyx Store; for the Forest Service; at local ranches; for the Edison Company; for the Army Corps of Engineers; and as a stunt rider in Hopalong Cassidy western movies.
After marrying Virgil, the love of his life, they moved to the family ranch where he discovered tungsten and uranium that he mined for a number of years. Following those years, he built up a modest herd of cattle. He also owned and operated Liebel Excavation until his retirement in 1970.
He was an avid hunter, prospector and antique collector.
Frank was proud of his Native American heritage and was a direct descendant of the Tillie Creek Massacre. He was a cowboy at heart and lived his life in the Old West style. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Visitation was Aug. 28, 2003 at the Rose Chapel of Lake Isabella Valley Mortuary with graveside services following at Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
Published in the Bakersfield Californian from 8/28/2003 - 8/29/2003
Social Security Applications and Claims Index
Name: Frank Liebel
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 May 1922
Birth Place: Bodfish Kern, California
[Bodfish, California]
Death Date: 24 Aug 2003
Father:
Michael O Liebel
Mother:
Emma Ruche
Notes: May 1941: Name listed as FRANK LIEBEL
California Indian Census
Name: Frank Liebel
Gender: Male
Age: 6
Birth Date: 1 May 1922
Residence Place: California, USA
Census Date: 1928
Tribe: Paiute
Relationship: Son
Relative(s):
Name Relation
Emma Liebel Head
George Liebel Son
Henry Liebel Son
Caroline Liebel Daughter
Philip Liebel Son
Rudolph Liebel Son
Theodore Liebel Son
Clem Liebel Son
Rosa Liebel Daughter
Mollie Liebel Daughter
Mary Liebel Daughter
Frank Liebel Son
Margaret Liebel Daughter
Mother, Emma, is listed as 1/4 Paiute, and her children listed as 1/8th. Father listed as non indian.
1930 US Census
Name: Frank Liebel
Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: Indian (Native American)
Age in 1930: 8
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Township 1, Kern, California, USA
Map of Home: Township 1, Kern, California
Street Address: Bodfish
Dwelling Number: 144
Family Number: 147
Attended School: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Arthur M Liebel 79 Head
Emma Liebel 46 Wife
John G Liebel 25 Son
Henry Liebel 24 Son
Arthur P Liebel23 Son
Rudolph Liebel 22 Son
Theodore Liebel 20 Son
Clement Liebel 18 Son
Rosie Liebel 15 Daughter
Molly Liebel 13 Daughter
Mary Liebel 10 Daughter
Frank Liebel 8 Son
Margaret Liebel 3 Daughter
1940 US Census
Name: Frank Liebel
Age: 17
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1923
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Kern, California
Map of Home in 1940: Kern, California
Inferred Residence in 1935: Hobo Hot Springs, Isabella, Kernville, Weldon, Kern, California
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 9A
Occupation: Clerk
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 20
Income: 300
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Emma Liebel 58 Head
George J Liebel 35 Son
Clemmens Liebel 27 Son
Mary Liebel 20 Daughter
Frank Liebel 17 Son
Margaret E Liebel 13 Daughter
Theodore R Liebel 7 Grandson
Carlyle M Liebel 5 Grandson
WWII Draft Card
Name: Frank Liebel
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 1 May 1922
Birth Place: Bodfish, California, USA
Residence Place: Isabella, Kern, California, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Isabella, Kern, California, USA
Employer: W C Dorris
Height: 6 3
Weight: 170
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Gray
Next of Kin: Emma Liebel
Household Members Age Relationship
Frank Liebel 20 Self (Head)
Frank Liebel was born on May 1, 1922 in Bodfish and entered into rest on Aug. 24, 2003 in Bakersfield.
Frank is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virgil; seven children-- Dane Liebel of Naples, Maine, Bernie Liebel of Grants, N.M., Marvis Liebel of Brighton, Colo., Eddie Liebel of Pine Hill, N.M.,Terry Liebel of Pine Mountain Club, Calif., Rodena Mannatt of Tehachapi, Calif. and Randy Liebel of Tehachapi; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Caroline Houser of Onyx and Margaret Brassfield of Oildale.
A Kern Valley native, Frank lived here all of his life. He worked at many jobs. In his younger years he worked at a clerk at the Onyx Store; for the Forest Service; at local ranches; for the Edison Company; for the Army Corps of Engineers; and as a stunt rider in Hopalong Cassidy western movies.
After marrying Virgil, the love of his life, they moved to the family ranch where he discovered tungsten and uranium that he mined for a number of years. Following those years, he built up a modest herd of cattle. He also owned and operated Liebel Excavation until his retirement in 1970.
He was an avid hunter, prospector and antique collector.
Frank was proud of his Native American heritage and was a direct descendant of the Tillie Creek Massacre. He was a cowboy at heart and lived his life in the Old West style. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Visitation was Aug. 28, 2003 at the Rose Chapel of Lake Isabella Valley Mortuary with graveside services following at Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
Published in the Bakersfield Californian from 8/28/2003 - 8/29/2003
Social Security Applications and Claims Index
Name: Frank Liebel
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 May 1922
Birth Place: Bodfish Kern, California
[Bodfish, California]
Death Date: 24 Aug 2003
Father:
Michael O Liebel
Mother:
Emma Ruche
Notes: May 1941: Name listed as FRANK LIEBEL
California Indian Census
Name: Frank Liebel
Gender: Male
Age: 6
Birth Date: 1 May 1922
Residence Place: California, USA
Census Date: 1928
Tribe: Paiute
Relationship: Son
Relative(s):
Name Relation
Emma Liebel Head
George Liebel Son
Henry Liebel Son
Caroline Liebel Daughter
Philip Liebel Son
Rudolph Liebel Son
Theodore Liebel Son
Clem Liebel Son
Rosa Liebel Daughter
Mollie Liebel Daughter
Mary Liebel Daughter
Frank Liebel Son
Margaret Liebel Daughter
Mother, Emma, is listed as 1/4 Paiute, and her children listed as 1/8th. Father listed as non indian.
1930 US Census
Name: Frank Liebel
Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: Indian (Native American)
Age in 1930: 8
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Township 1, Kern, California, USA
Map of Home: Township 1, Kern, California
Street Address: Bodfish
Dwelling Number: 144
Family Number: 147
Attended School: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Arthur M Liebel 79 Head
Emma Liebel 46 Wife
John G Liebel 25 Son
Henry Liebel 24 Son
Arthur P Liebel23 Son
Rudolph Liebel 22 Son
Theodore Liebel 20 Son
Clement Liebel 18 Son
Rosie Liebel 15 Daughter
Molly Liebel 13 Daughter
Mary Liebel 10 Daughter
Frank Liebel 8 Son
Margaret Liebel 3 Daughter
1940 US Census
Name: Frank Liebel
Age: 17
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1923
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Kern, California
Map of Home in 1940: Kern, California
Inferred Residence in 1935: Hobo Hot Springs, Isabella, Kernville, Weldon, Kern, California
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 9A
Occupation: Clerk
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 20
Income: 300
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Emma Liebel 58 Head
George J Liebel 35 Son
Clemmens Liebel 27 Son
Mary Liebel 20 Daughter
Frank Liebel 17 Son
Margaret E Liebel 13 Daughter
Theodore R Liebel 7 Grandson
Carlyle M Liebel 5 Grandson
WWII Draft Card
Name: Frank Liebel
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 1 May 1922
Birth Place: Bodfish, California, USA
Residence Place: Isabella, Kern, California, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Isabella, Kern, California, USA
Employer: W C Dorris
Height: 6 3
Weight: 170
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Gray
Next of Kin: Emma Liebel
Household Members Age Relationship
Frank Liebel 20 Self (Head)
Frank Liebel
Frank Liebel was born on May 1, 1922 in Bodfish and entered into rest on Aug. 24, 2003 in Bakersfield.
Frank is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virgil; seven children-- Dane Liebel of Naples, Maine, Bernie Liebel of Grants, N.M., Marvis Liebel of Brighton, Colo., Eddie Liebel of Pine Hill, N.M.,Terry Liebel of Pine Mountain Club, Calif., Rodena Mannatt of Tehachapi, Calif. and Randy Liebel of Tehachapi; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Caroline Houser of Onyx and Margaret Brassfield of Oildale.
A Kern Valley native, Frank lived here all of his life. He worked at many jobs. In his younger years he worked at a clerk at the Onyx Store; for the Forest Service; at local ranches; for the Edison Company; for the Army Corps of Engineers; and as a stunt rider in Hopalong Cassidy western movies.
After marrying Virgil, the love of his life, they moved to the family ranch where he discovered tungsten and uranium that he mined for a number of years. Following those years, he built up a modest herd of cattle. He also owned and operated Liebel Excavation until his retirement in 1970.
He was an avid hunter, prospector and antique collector.
Frank was proud of his Native American heritage and was a direct descendant of the Tillie Creek Massacre. He was a cowboy at heart and lived his life in the Old West style. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Visitation was Aug. 28, 2003 at the Rose Chapel of Lake Isabella Valley Mortuary with graveside services following at Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
Published in the Bakersfield Californian from 8/28/2003 - 8/29/2003
Social Security Applications and Claims Index
Name: Frank Liebel
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 May 1922
Birth Place: Bodfish Kern, California
[Bodfish, California]
Death Date: 24 Aug 2003
Father:
Michael O Liebel
Mother:
Emma Ruche
Notes: May 1941: Name listed as FRANK LIEBEL
California Indian Census
Name: Frank Liebel
Gender: Male
Age: 6
Birth Date: 1 May 1922
Residence Place: California, USA
Census Date: 1928
Tribe: Paiute
Relationship: Son
Relative(s):
Name Relation
Emma Liebel Head
George Liebel Son
Henry Liebel Son
Caroline Liebel Daughter
Philip Liebel Son
Rudolph Liebel Son
Theodore Liebel Son
Clem Liebel Son
Rosa Liebel Daughter
Mollie Liebel Daughter
Mary Liebel Daughter
Frank Liebel Son
Margaret Liebel Daughter
Mother, Emma, is listed as 1/4 Paiute, and her children listed as 1/8th. Father listed as non indian.
1930 US Census
Name: Frank Liebel
Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: Indian (Native American)
Age in 1930: 8
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Township 1, Kern, California, USA
Map of Home: Township 1, Kern, California
Street Address: Bodfish
Dwelling Number: 144
Family Number: 147
Attended School: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Arthur M Liebel 79 Head
Emma Liebel 46 Wife
John G Liebel 25 Son
Henry Liebel 24 Son
Arthur P Liebel23 Son
Rudolph Liebel 22 Son
Theodore Liebel 20 Son
Clement Liebel 18 Son
Rosie Liebel 15 Daughter
Molly Liebel 13 Daughter
Mary Liebel 10 Daughter
Frank Liebel 8 Son
Margaret Liebel 3 Daughter
1940 US Census
Name: Frank Liebel
Age: 17
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1923
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Kern, California
Map of Home in 1940: Kern, California
Inferred Residence in 1935: Hobo Hot Springs, Isabella, Kernville, Weldon, Kern, California
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 9A
Occupation: Clerk
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 20
Income: 300
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Emma Liebel 58 Head
George J Liebel 35 Son
Clemmens Liebel 27 Son
Mary Liebel 20 Daughter
Frank Liebel 17 Son
Margaret E Liebel 13 Daughter
Theodore R Liebel 7 Grandson
Carlyle M Liebel 5 Grandson
WWII Draft Card
Name: Frank Liebel
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 1 May 1922
Birth Place: Bodfish, California, USA
Residence Place: Isabella, Kern, California, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Isabella, Kern, California, USA
Employer: W C Dorris
Height: 6 3
Weight: 170
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Gray
Next of Kin: Emma Liebel
Household Members Age Relationship
Frank Liebel 20 Self (Head)
Frank Liebel was born on May 1, 1922 in Bodfish and entered into rest on Aug. 24, 2003 in Bakersfield.
Frank is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virgil; seven children-- Dane Liebel of Naples, Maine, Bernie Liebel of Grants, N.M., Marvis Liebel of Brighton, Colo., Eddie Liebel of Pine Hill, N.M.,Terry Liebel of Pine Mountain Club, Calif., Rodena Mannatt of Tehachapi, Calif. and Randy Liebel of Tehachapi; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Caroline Houser of Onyx and Margaret Brassfield of Oildale.
A Kern Valley native, Frank lived here all of his life. He worked at many jobs. In his younger years he worked at a clerk at the Onyx Store; for the Forest Service; at local ranches; for the Edison Company; for the Army Corps of Engineers; and as a stunt rider in Hopalong Cassidy western movies.
After marrying Virgil, the love of his life, they moved to the family ranch where he discovered tungsten and uranium that he mined for a number of years. Following those years, he built up a modest herd of cattle. He also owned and operated Liebel Excavation until his retirement in 1970.
He was an avid hunter, prospector and antique collector.
Frank was proud of his Native American heritage and was a direct descendant of the Tillie Creek Massacre. He was a cowboy at heart and lived his life in the Old West style. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Visitation was Aug. 28, 2003 at the Rose Chapel of Lake Isabella Valley Mortuary with graveside services following at Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
Published in the Bakersfield Californian from 8/28/2003 - 8/29/2003
Social Security Applications and Claims Index
Name: Frank Liebel
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 May 1922
Birth Place: Bodfish Kern, California
[Bodfish, California]
Death Date: 24 Aug 2003
Father:
Michael O Liebel
Mother:
Emma Ruche
Notes: May 1941: Name listed as FRANK LIEBEL
California Indian Census
Name: Frank Liebel
Gender: Male
Age: 6
Birth Date: 1 May 1922
Residence Place: California, USA
Census Date: 1928
Tribe: Paiute
Relationship: Son
Relative(s):
Name Relation
Emma Liebel Head
George Liebel Son
Henry Liebel Son
Caroline Liebel Daughter
Philip Liebel Son
Rudolph Liebel Son
Theodore Liebel Son
Clem Liebel Son
Rosa Liebel Daughter
Mollie Liebel Daughter
Mary Liebel Daughter
Frank Liebel Son
Margaret Liebel Daughter
Mother, Emma, is listed as 1/4 Paiute, and her children listed as 1/8th. Father listed as non indian.
1930 US Census
Name: Frank Liebel
Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: Indian (Native American)
Age in 1930: 8
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Township 1, Kern, California, USA
Map of Home: Township 1, Kern, California
Street Address: Bodfish
Dwelling Number: 144
Family Number: 147
Attended School: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Arthur M Liebel 79 Head
Emma Liebel 46 Wife
John G Liebel 25 Son
Henry Liebel 24 Son
Arthur P Liebel23 Son
Rudolph Liebel 22 Son
Theodore Liebel 20 Son
Clement Liebel 18 Son
Rosie Liebel 15 Daughter
Molly Liebel 13 Daughter
Mary Liebel 10 Daughter
Frank Liebel 8 Son
Margaret Liebel 3 Daughter
1940 US Census
Name: Frank Liebel
Age: 17
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1923
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Kern, California
Map of Home in 1940: Kern, California
Inferred Residence in 1935: Hobo Hot Springs, Isabella, Kernville, Weldon, Kern, California
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 9A
Occupation: Clerk
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 20
Income: 300
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Emma Liebel 58 Head
George J Liebel 35 Son
Clemmens Liebel 27 Son
Mary Liebel 20 Daughter
Frank Liebel 17 Son
Margaret E Liebel 13 Daughter
Theodore R Liebel 7 Grandson
Carlyle M Liebel 5 Grandson
WWII Draft Card
Name: Frank Liebel
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 1 May 1922
Birth Place: Bodfish, California, USA
Residence Place: Isabella, Kern, California, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Isabella, Kern, California, USA
Employer: W C Dorris
Height: 6 3
Weight: 170
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Gray
Next of Kin: Emma Liebel
Household Members Age Relationship
Frank Liebel 20 Self (Head)
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