Biography extracted from History of Sauk County, Wisconsin Chicago: Western Historical Company, published 1880.

Washington:

George L. Sebring, farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Tuckerville, son of Jonathan and Sarah (Corson) Sebring; born in Tioga Co., Penn., Aug. 9, 1827; remained in his native county till 22 years of age; then went to McEwingsville, Penn, and made a stay there for one year. He was married in Lycoming Co., Penn, Sept. 10, 1850, to Rebecca M. Thomas, daughter of William and Anna (McElrath) Thomas; Mrs. Sebring was born in Clinton Co., Penn.; they have had four children, of whom three are living - William T., married Oct. 22, 1876, to Isabelle Rockwell, they reside in the town of Washington; Emma F., died May 15th, 1876, was the wife of Irwin Baird; Robert H. and Cora Bell, living at home. From McEwingsville, Mr. Sebring moved to Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co. Penn.; then, in 1853 went to California, spent a year and three months in the gold region, and returned to Jersey Shore; once more he is on the move, arriving in Wisconsin in April, 1867; he located on Sec. 1, town of Washington, Sauk Co., where he now resides; has 120 acres. Mr. Sebring and family are members of the M.E. Church; he has been Clerk of his school district six years. Mr. Sebring's parents came to Sauk Co., Wis., in 1855, living on the farm now occupied by their son; Mr. Sebring Sr., died at the advanced age of 96 years 6 months and 6 days.

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