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GEORGE H. ZIEGLER, farmer; P. O. Troy. We are pleased to notice the name of Mr. George H. Ziegler among the many who are mentioned in this work, connected as he is with one of the most worthy families in the county; his residence in this neighborhood dates back more than a quarter of a century; he was formerly connected in Troy with business interests, but, for the past twenty-two years, has from choice followed the occupation of farming; he is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Adams Co. Aug. 10, 1830, and his parents, Jacob and Hannah Ziegler, living in town, he had the opportunity of procuring a good education. He was married to Miss Eleanor Green Jan. 1, 1857, who is a daughter of William and Cassie Green, true pioneers, both born in this county in 1808. The married life of Mr. and Mrs. Ziegler has been a happy one, and neither of them has ever had cause to regret the day upon which their troth was plighted; they have been the parents of five children— Addie, was born Jan. 19, 1858; Emma, Oct. 25, 1860; William S., Jan. 6, 1863; Joseph G., Oct. 24, 1867; Laura Dell, Sept. 14, 1872; three of these children are now living— Emma E., William S. and Joseph G.; they all reside at this time with their parents, and are such children, both mentally and morally, as do credit to the parents, who, by both precept and example, gave them instruction. Mr. Ziegler resides on the farm of his wife’s brother, Dr. J. H. Green, and the excellent taste everywhere visible, ranks both himself and wife among our model farmers and housekeepers; they are both members of the Troy Baptist Church, and are also connected with Concord Grange; Mr. Ziegler is also connected officially with the public schools in his district, and, as an official, cannot fail of giving satisfaction; both himself and wife are public-spirited, honorable persons, enjoying the confidence of all who know them.