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Israel K. Ziegler
Israel K. Ziegler was born in North Codorus Township, October 11, 1840, and is the son of
John E. and Barbara (Coller) Ziegler, the former born in North Codorus, April 14, 1806,
and the latter in Shrewsbury Township, January 20, 1804. They died respectively November
19, 1874, and March 25, 1883. They were the parents of five children. Subject’s
grandfather, John Ziegler, was born December 18, 1767, was married November 23, 1790, to
Catherine Epley, and died July 9, 1845. He donated the land on which Ziegler’s Church now
stands. And, with his son John E., helped to build the edifice. Our subject was married
April 27, 1865, to Ann Maria Stick, daughter of Henry Stick. To this union have been born
the following children: William H., February 16, 1866, died August 3, 1867; John C., born
July 13, 1868; Janny M., December 16, 1869, and Edwin, May 17, 1878. Immediately after his
marriage, Mr. Ziegler settled down to farming on the old homestead, which comprises 300!
acres, which he now owns, and which is renowned for its dairy and grain products. Mr.
Ziegler is also owner of 300 acres more at different places, and other valuable real
estate in York, Seven Valleys and in Gettysburg. Both the Ziegler and Stick families are
among the oldest and most respected of York County, and have always been firm adherents of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mr. Ziegler in now a resident of York Borough, to which
point he removed in 1832, to obtain better educational facilities for his children.
Taken from the book, “History of York County, Illustrated 1886” by John Gibson, Historical
Editor