CRAWFORD COUNTY, GA - OBITS William Zeigler Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Cheryl Aultman cacbjeb@msn.com Table of Contents page: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/crawford.htm Georgia Table of Contents: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm William Zeigler Georgia Journal & Messenger, Wednesday, June 27, 1855 Died at his residence in Crawford county, on the 11th instant, in the 56th year of his age, William Zeigler. He was born in Edgefield District, S.C., whence he removed to Crawford co. GA, in 1827, where he remained engaged in agriculture to the time of his death. In his business habits he was very attentive and economical, whereby he was enabled in twenty-eight years to increase his capitol from ten thousand to three hundred thousand dollars; thus furnishing indubitable evidence that a farmer may become rich.  In his dealings he was strictly honest.  In times of scarcity he would bid the rich and monied, who wished to buy provisions of him, to go to a distance and buy; that  they had money and credit and could buy anywhere, and submit to the inconveniences and expense of transporting or carriage; that many of his neighbors had neither money nor credit, and that they must have corn and meat; thus he was a benefactor to the less fortunate. He never attached himself to any Church, but his faith was right.  Over a year ago he remarked to the writer of this notice, that he relied upon the mercy of his Maker, and hoped for salvation through the merit's of the Redeemer's blood.  For the information of distant relatives and friends, it is proper to remark, that his remains now rest in a temporary vault in Rose Hill Cemetery, in Macon, Ga., where they will remain until a permanent vault shall be completed according to his directions.  He selected this place himself, while in life, from its peculiar fitness for the purpose intended. There let him rest in peace.             Friend. --------------- ZEIGLER, William Will posted in Crawford Co. He was the son of Nicholas Zeigler of SC who died in Autauga Co, AL and an unknown mother. William's slave "wife" was Mary, their children were William Henry, Malinda Ann, and Octavius(a daughter). He is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon, Bibb Co, GA. PHOTO on-line. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/bibb/photos/cemetery/rosehill.htm#zeigler The monument outside his elaborate vault reads, "William Zeigler Born Nov. 18th 1799 Died June 11th 1855 He was born in Orangeburg District South Carolina whence he removed to Georgia in the year 1827 and resided in Crawford County where he was respected and esteemed by many friends during his life of usefulness. He lies here at his special request. May he rest in peace." "Catherine Dent Born May 10th 1797 Died June 3rd 1834 She was the sister of William Zeigler and died in Crawford County at the residence of her brother and was interned at Pleasant Grove in said county. This monument is erected by her four children as a testamonial of their filial affection." She has a monument in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Magnolia Ridge, Block 2, Lot 9 with her brother William Zeigler's tomb.