 1861 - 1917 (55 years)
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| Name |
Charles W. Ziegler |
| Birth |
21 Feb 1861 |
Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
3 Feb 1917 |
St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois |
| Notes |
- Notes for CHARLES W. ZEIGLER:
Unknown Newspaper Clipping--May Have Been Vandalia and St. Elmo
C. W. ZEIGLER DIED VERY SUDDENLY
PROMINENT CITIZEN CALLED
"C. W. Zeigler Found Unconscious Outside Mill Saturday Feb., 3rd"
"Succumbed In Afternoon of Same Day From Apoplexy, Funeral Monday"
"Large Number Pay Last Tribute of Respect Good Man Gone"
"St. Elmo was shocked Saturday morning upon learning of the sudden paryalitic (sic) stroke or attack of Apoplexy upon Mr. C. W. Zeigler, an active and energetic citizen. He had gone to his place of work, arriving some ten minutes ahead of time to commence his task, a habit he seemed to have learned and practiced in all his work, to be on time, but was heard to complain to some other member 'that he was not feeling just right, a pain in the back of his neck seemed to annoy.' "
"The different men began to fill their places at the mill where they were working when after a short time, Mr. Zeigler having stepped outside and being absent about three quarters of an hour, one of the hands became alarmed and looking outside saw the body on the ground and rushing out found Mr. Zeigler cold and unconscious."
"A doctor was called and the case was pronounced a very dangerous one. The patient was moved to his home as soon as possible and everything was done to recusited (sic) life that could be done; but by 4 p.m. death had come to the home and claimed the husband and father."
OBITUARY
"Bro. Charles William Zeigler was born in Delaware, Ohio, February 21st, 1861; departed this life February 3, 1917 aged 55 years, 11 months, 12 days."
"He came with his parents to Loogootee, Illinois in the year 1861, and to St. Elmo in 1872 where he resided until called to his eternal home. He was united in marriage to Miss Louie K. McKenzie at St. Elmo, Ill., and to this union three children were born: Ora, Harry, who died in infancy, and Ethel."
"As a citizen of St. Elmo, Mr. Zeigler always took an active part for the community's betterment and held a large place in the business activities of this city. He was engaged in the mercantile line for a number of years, (and) was postmaster four years. He was a member of school board of education at the time of the erection of the present school building, and ever maintained great interest in the intellectual development of the community; he also" (obituary is missing the last column)
More About CHARLES W. ZEIGLER:
Burial: February 05, 1917, Maplewood Cemetery, St. Elmo, Fayette Co., IL11
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| Person ID |
I11421 |
McKenzie Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
29 Oct 2021 |
| Family |
Louise K. McKenzie, b. 25 Dec 1863, St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois d. 6 Jan 1950, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois (Age 86 years) |
| Marriage |
22 Oct 1883 |
| Children |
| | 1. Ora G. Ziegler, b. Dec 1884, St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois d. UNKNOWN [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
| | 2. Harry L. Ziegler, b. 17 Oct 1886, St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois d. 6 Feb 1887, St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois (Age 0 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
| | 3. Ethel D. Ziegler, b. 20 Dec 1887, St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois d. 23 Apr 1957, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri (Age 69 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
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| Family ID |
F05626 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
29 Oct 2021 |
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