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Information from Dr. Lellmuth Gensicke, Tannhaeusestrasse 4, Weisbaden Germany (May 10, 1993). Including spelling, location, baptism, occupation. Son Matthaues from above. Son Georg from same plus from WFT.

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Photograph

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Newspaper article & photo showing Helen after being held hostage at Junction City Treatment Facility, Junction City, OH.

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The Biographical Record, P411
History of Perry County Ohio by Clement L. Martzolff, 1902, mentions Peter Overmeyer as his great-grandfather.

History of Perry County, Ohio, by Clement L. Martzolff, 1902:

P79 - In 1801, George Arnold entered some land in Reading Township, where the town of New Reading now is. He did not settle on the land, but sold it to Christian Binckley, the great-grandfather of Captain T. D. Binckley, present Representative from this county. He thus became the first permanent settler, as far as known.

In 1802. several additions were made to the population of our county. Among the first to arrive was Peter Overmeyer, who came with his family from Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It might be interesting to note that he, too, was the great-grandfather of our Captain Binckley, of New Lexington. Peter Overmeyer was the father of the Peter Overmeyer who died but a few years since, and grandfather of J. B. Overmeyer, ex-treasurer of this county. The younger Peter Overmeyer was three years of age when he came to Perry County. Living to a ripe old age, he had seen the growth of the entire county. His name deserves the go on the list of the "Heroes of the Forest."

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In May 1808, they migrated to Somerset, Perry Co., OH, reaching their destination May 13th. For many years, they lived on a farm in Reading Twp., afterwards in Somerset, where he died. He was buried at that place.

Further information and corrections to the Ziegler lineage provided by Tricia Shumate (triciashumate@yahoo.com), August 26, 2004.

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Anna died at West Liberty, Logan Co., OH, with her son Jacob, at the great age of 94 years, 8 months, 15 days, and was buried at Somerset.

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Information completed in Ridenour history

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Complete information in Ridenour family history

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Josef served as a musician in the Civil War on the Union side for about 1 year (~1862). [Bert Adams, 6/2009 via email]

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Photocopy of Birth & Baptism Certificate
All children completed school.

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Died in invasion of Normandy.

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Jacob was a farmer & mill operator for many years. He served in the Civil War, enlisted in Co G, 31st Regiment, OH Vol Infantry on August 28, 1861. He mustered into the Army on September 4, 1861 & was wounded in the Battle of Chicamauga, September 1863. He re-enlisted January 1, 1864 & was appointed Sergeant on November 29, 1864 & was discharged from the Army on July 20, 1865.Jacob was a farmer & mill operator for many years. He served in the Civil war, enlisted in Co. G, 31st Regiment, OH Vol. Infantry, on August 28, 1861. He mustered into the Army on September 4, 1861 & was wounded in the Battle of Chicamauga, September 1863. He re-enlisted January 1, 1864 & was appointed Sergeant on November 29, 1864 & was discharged from the Army on July 26, 1865.