52 Ancestors Challenge Week 2

Sebastian Felix was a German immigrant born Jun 11 1833. He immigrated with his parents and siblings as a teenager and they settled in Cincinnati. He went on serve in the Civil War twice. He was injured during combat by being shot in the chest. The bullet struck a metal therefore saving his life. After recovering he had an encounter with General Sherman in which he said to Sebastian "Felix, I didn't think I would see you back again." After the war he married Margaret Hoff on Sep 21 1865. They had twelve children, unfortunately only three grew up, married and had children of their own. He died Apr 19 1913 and is buried in St. Mary's Cemetery.