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Surnames: Metler
Classification: Query
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My great grandfather, Adolph Ziegler b. 30 Aug 1844 came to America from Baden, Germany.
He immigrated to America in 1866 and proceeded to Knoxville TN. He was a butcher by trade
but became somewhat of an entrepreneur and quiet successfully. He died 18 April 1928 in
Knoxville.
I don't know if he was a Catholic in Germany or if he converted when he married my
great grandmother whose family was from Switzerland.
I have a detailed account of his life after arriving in Knoxville, but little before that
time.
A letter of inroduction by Nathan Kuhman Investments in Knoxville states that his father
was William Ziegler who died in 1863. Adolph's mother died sometime after 2 Jan.
1895.
Any clues regarding Adolph's line in Germany or where I might find more informaton
would be greatly appreciated.
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