Hi Jeff,
I'm not sure if our Samuel's are the same or not, but here is what I have. I
do not have any info about Thomas Jefferson Ziegler, nor is he in my
database. It is said in my family that Charles' farm was at Gettysburg, but I
have not researched that yet. If you have any information on Charles and his
wife and her family I would love to have it.
Samuel Minich Ziegler
Born: 25 Jul 1822, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Died 12 Dec 1904
Buried: Rockriver View Cemetery, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois
Father: Charles Ziegler, Born: [?], Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Mother: Sarah Minich, Born: [?], Was of a family of nine girls.
Died: Died at age 30, often worked in the fields in her early
life.
1885
Portrait and Biography Album of Rock Island County, Illinois
Chicago Biographical Publishing Company 1885.
Samuel M. Ziegler, a general farmer, residing on Section 8, of South
Moline Township, and a gentleman well respected in the community, is the son
of Charles and Sarah [Minich] Zeigler, who were natives of the Keystone State
[Pennsylvania], and the parents of two children;
Samuel Minich [the elder] and Charles F.
S. M. Zeigler was born in Cumberland County, Pa. July 25, 1822. He was
reared under the care of his parents, attending the common schools until
about 14 years of age, when he started out in life for himself. He then
worked on a farm until he became of age. The quiet, peaceful life of a farmer
has always possessed a charm for him, and since the day he left home, he has
ever engaged in agricultural pursuits. He came to Rock Island in the spring
of 1849 and the following spring, he located in Moline Township, where he has
since lived, and where he owned a farm of 106 acres, most of which is in a
tillable condition. His pleasant home with its surroundings…
S.M.Z. was married in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania May 23 1844, to
Miss Catherine, daughter of Joseph and Susanna [Goode] Bender, who were also
natives of Pennsylvania, and the parents of 11 children as follows:
Martha M.
Diana
Samuel
Elias
Catherine
Susanna
Louisa
John
Anna
Rachel E.
Wallace
Mrs. [S. M.] Zeigler was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania November
22 1822 and has borne her husband 6 children:
Charles J. May 4, 1845
William H. Nov 12, 1847
Martha M. July 25, 1849
Kate E. March 12, 1851
Clara J. May 22, 1853 [My Great Grandmother]
Albert S. Nov 22, 1856
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William H. died Jan 17, 1848
Charles J. died March 15, 1882
Albert S. died Jan 21, 1884
Mr. Zeigler has held many of the prominent local official positions of
his township, among which are those of Highway Commissioner, Overseer of
Highways, and Supervisor.
Politically his sympathies are with the Republicans.
BIOGRAPHY: 1897
Portrait and Biography Album of Rock Island County, Illinois
Chicago Biographical Publishing Company 1897
Zeigler, S. M.
Made home on Section 8 on 18th of April 1849.
Born July 22, 1822 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, son of Charles
and Sarah [Minich] Zeigler, both in same county of German parentage. The
Zeigler and Minich families came to America on the same vessel and settled in
the same neighborhood in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, but the Minich's
later sold their property and removed to Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
The birth of Philip Zeigler, Samuel M. Zeigler's paternal Grandfather,
occurred in the Fatherland, but at [the] age of 12 years he was brought by
parents to [the] New World, becoming a resident of Pennsylvania when it was
almost an unbroken wilderness.
The mother of S. M. Zeigler was of a family of 9 girls and in early life
she often assisted in working in fields. The father dying when Samuel M. was
only 1- years old. Mrs. Zeigler again married, but she too, passed away at
age of thirty years.
After father's death S. M. Z. lived with paternal Grandpapa until 9
years of age when he returned to his mother in Franklin County and made his
home until her death. In the meantime, however, he ran away but just before
reaching his Grandpapa's home in Cumberland County, was caught and taken
back. With his stepfather he remained for a while, was later with an Uncle,
and subsequently spent 3 years with a farmer, during which time he was
allowed to attend public schools where he acquired a good education.
At age 14 went to live with another Uncle, who had been appointed his
guardian, and remained upon his farm for 4 years, after which he worked for
other farmers until attaining his majority.
On the 23rd of May 1844, S. M. Z. married in Cumberland County, Miss
Catherine Bender, who was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, but was
reared in Cumberland County where her Papa became a substantial farmer. After
he married S. M. Z. located on the Old Homestead, where he followed
agricultural pursuits until 1847, [the] following year [he] went west to look
up a location. Purchased 150 acres in Moline Township, Illinois, which was
partially improved, the bottomland being under cultivation, as it was one of
the first farms to be settled in the country. In spring 1849, [he] brought
family here and after spending [a] year in Rock Island, he located upon his
farm, which he had converted into one of the most highly cultivated tracts of
the county.
Six children born to them, four now deceased [1897].
Charles J. married and removed to Creston, Iowa, where he engaged in business
and there his death occurred.
William Henry died in childhood.
Mrs. Martha Matilda McClure is a widow residing in Davenport, Iowa.
Kate Elizabeth is wife of A. S. Gunn, resident of Chicago, Illinois.
Clara Jeannette married William C. Wilson.
Albert S. also married, but both are now deceased.
Since voting for A. Lincoln in 1860, S. M. Z. has supported every
nominee of Republican Party.
Has been Commissioner of Highways, Supervisor and School director which
he filled for 30 consecutive years, during which time he did much to improve
grade of schools in his district.
In 1845 joined the Order of Odd Fellows in Pennsylvania, at present not
connected with any lodge.