Herman P. Goebel

Herman P. Goebel

Herman Philip Goebel (April 5, 1853 – May 4, 1930) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Goebel attended the public schools. He was employed as a messenger boy for a law firm. He was graduated from the Cincinnati Law School in 1872. He was admitted to the bar in 1874 and commenced practice in Cincinnati. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1875 and 1876. He served as judge of the probate court of Hamilton County 1884-1890.

Goebel was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-eighth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1903 – March 4, 1911). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1910 to the Sixty-second Congress. He engaged in the practice of his profession until his death in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 4, 1930. He was interred in Spring Grove Cemetery.