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Author: cheekymalone
Surnames: Ziegler
Classification: queries
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I'm searching for information for Joseph Ziegler, born about 1839, married to
Catherine Kroth in 1860. We have found no documentation until 1880 when they are found
living in Cincinnati, OH. Family lore says that Joseph always insisted he was of French
descent whenever he was asked if he was German, and this is born out by the information
found in 1880 census. We believe he was likely born in the Alsace region of France.
Family lore also says that Joseph was an orphan.
I have found a family of Zieglers emigrating to the US in 1840, with a father Joseph (abt
1813), mother Margaret (abt 1812) and sister Anna (abt 1838). The Joseph in our family
tree gave his youngest daughter the middle name Margaret, so we are inclined to believe
this may be his family.
I am looking for any information on Joseph Ziegler's parents. Any assistance would be
greatly appreciated.
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