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Surnames: Ziegler, Harry
Classification: Query
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My great grandmother was Elizabeth Ann Ziegler b Jan 1862, d/o Jacob Ziegler
and Elizabeth Ann Harry. Jacob Ziegler was b 7/3/1825 in VA and d 11/15/1896
in Winnsboro, Wood, TX. I believe EA Harry was Jacob's second wife.
I have found quite a lot of information on Jacob but cannot locate either of
his parents or any siblings. I will be very grateful for anything you have
on them. Here is what I have found so far on Jacob Ziegler (1825-1896):
Generation No. 1
1. ELDER JACOB2 ZIEGLER (JACOBSFATHER1 ZIGLER) was born Jul 03, 1825 in
Virginia, and died Nov 15, 1896 in Winnsboro, Wood, TX. He married
ELIZABETH ANN HARRY 1859, daughter of BENJAMIN HARRY and SUSAN WILLIAMS.
She was born Nov 29, 1836 in Green Co., AL, and died Aug 25, 1909.
Notes for ELDER JACOB ZIEGLER:
Mistakenly read as Bigler on 1880 census. Spelled Ziegler in 1860 census.
From a Winnsboro, TX (Wood County) newspaper clipping, unknown date:
"Smyrna Church was organized on the first Sunday in June, 1869 by Elder
Jacob Ziegler. There were 16 constitution members, a list of which was
printed in last week's News. Following is a list of pastors who have served
this church:
Elder Jacob Ziegler from organization date until February 1879".
Descriptions of Civil War Service:
http://www.angelfire.com/tx3/RandysTexas/TenthTexasCavalry.htm
http://www.civilwarhistory.com/photosaugust/fort_morgan.html
Ziegler, Jacob ^ # (#denotes muster rolls of 9/25/1861 and
10/7/1861.^denotes muster roll sometime after 10/20/1861) 1st Sgt. Wounded
12/31/1862 at Murfreesboro, Tenn., promoted Capt/ 9/19/1863. Commanded the
Tenth at its surrender at Meridian, Miss, May 9, 1865 (E. G. Littlejohn
Letter Smith Co. Chronicles Winter 1978, Summer 1979. #49). Applied under
the Confederate Veterans Act of 1881, in Wood Co., Texas.
(Not to be confused with Capt. Jacob Ziegler of Pennsylvania)
More About ELDER JACOB ZIEGLER:
Burial: Inscription: Co. B 10th TX Cav., CSA (Smyrna Cemetery)
Cemetery: Smyrna Cemetery, Winnsboro, Wood, TX
Occupation: Jun 18, 1880, Baptist minister
Residence: Jun 18, 1880, Precinct 4, Wood Co., TX
Notes for ELIZABETH ANN HARRY:
Mistakenly read as Bigler on 1880 census.
Spelled Elizabeth Ziegler on 1860 census.
In 1850 census, whole family was counted twice, once in Lauderdale, MS in
November, and in Texas in December.
In 1900 census, Elizabeth Zeigler claims 6 out of 6 children living. Earlier
census' show 8 children. Is she stepmother to the first two?
Thank you and best regards, Caren