His name in Germany was Peter Goebal. He was told that the German "oe" was pronounced "a" in America, so he took the name of Gabel. He landed first in New York City. How long he stayed there is not known. His family then came to Pennsylvania. Where and how long they stayed is unknown.
He brought with him his second wife, Margaret Fox, Her daughter, Peter Jr, Jane Gabel McFarland, Nephew Wilhelm, and son Phillip was born on the way over.
His name in Germany was Peter Goebal. He was told that the German "oe" was pronounced "a" in America, so he took the name of Gabel. He landed first in New York City. How long he stayed there is not known. His family then came to Pennsylvania. Where and how long they stayed is unknown.
He brought with him his second wife, Margaret Fox, Her daughter, Peter Jr, Jane Gabel McFarland, Nephew Wilhelm, and son Phillip was born on the way over.
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