Christian Siple
ID# 4134, b. 30 November 1776, d. between 1820 and 1840
Long rifle built by Christian Siple. This gun belongs to Earl Van Norman of Easton, PA, and was displayed at the Seiple/Seipel/Siple reunion in Gettysburg, PA on 21 Aug 2010.
- Father: Heinrich Siple d. b 30 Mar 1802
- Mother: Wilhelmina (?) b. Jan 1740/41, d. 30 Mar 1802
- Occupation*: Christian Siple was Gunsmith. Allegedly, the name "C. Siple" appears on Davy Crockett's rifle, "Old Betsey," on display at the Alamo. at Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Birth*: He was born on 30 November 1776 at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Marriage*: Christian Siple married Sarah Haeffer circa 1800.
- Death*: Christian Siple died between 1820 and 1840 at Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Family: Sarah Haeffer b. 1784, d. a 1850
- Henry Siple+ b. 1803, d. 1879
- Marie Siple b. 29 Mar 1806, d. 7 Feb 1875
- Jacob George Siple+ b. 20 Jul 1816, d. 29 Dec 1896
- Magdalena Siple b. 1820, d. 1891
- Sarah Siple b. 1828