Ann
Major David Ziegler born 1748 in Heidelberg, Germany
died in Dayton OH where he was Mayor of the City. I
believe he died in 1811 in that city. He married Lucy
Ann Sheffield. they had a son Ambrose Ziegler who died
in Washington D.C. The following taken from "Central
Pennsylvania Marriages 1700-1896, by Charles A. Fisher
1982 Edition"
David entered the Revolutionary War at Lancaster Co. PA
in 1775 as a 3rd Lieutenant in Thompson's Continental
Infantry. Promoted to Captain in 12/1778, Retired in
1/1783. Re-enlisted 1784 as a Captain in the Infantry,
promoted to Major 10/1790. Retired from the service
3/1792. Became Mayor of Cincinnati, OH
Any reply you may wish to send to me use my E-mail <
alzieg(a)att.net>
Allen
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Surnames: Ziegler/Zeigler/Zigler/Zieglar/Zeiglar
Classification: Query
Message Board URL:
http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VOYBAIB/408
Message Board Post:
Major David Ziegler 1748-1811 Has been known that members of same family has
used different spellings.
Am looking for Father of David, Birthplace, and possible siblings. Known area
Indiana. Any info helpful.
Thanks, Ann
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