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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb Feb. 23, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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GEORGE W. ZIGLER
 
	George W. Zigler came to the Calispell valley in 1891. Possessed of 
the real pioneer spirit he at once located on government land and took hold 
with his hands to make a valuable and beautiful estate. He has now two 
hundred and forty acres lying four miles southeast from Calispell 
postoffice, and by industry and careful attention to business he has 
improved it in excellent manner, good buildings, fences and so forth being 
in evidence. Mr. Zigler devotes himself to general farming and stock raising 
and is one of the substantial citizens of this county. George  Zigler was 
born in Bartholomew county, Indiana, on December 11, 1853 the son of Jacob 
and Susan (Halts-house) Zigler, natives of Pennsylvania. They settled in 
Indiana in early days and there they remained the balance of their lives. 
Seven children were born to them, Catherine, Sarah, Mariah, Henry, Ursula, 
George W. and William.
	George W. Zigler was educated in the common schools of his native 
place and at the age of fourteen began to devote his whole time to the 
assistance of his father, continuing in the same until he had reached his 
majority. In 1876 he joined the regular United States army and served five 
years. After that a decade was spent in driving teams for the government and 
in 1891 he came to Spokane. Very shortly after that date we find him settled
on his present place and since that time he has been known as one of the in-
dustrious and capable men of this section. Mr. Zigler has had good success 
in handling stock and now has a nice band.
	In 1882 occurred the marriage of George W. Zigler to Miss Lydia A., 
daughter of John and Rebecca (Switzer) Tichbourne, natives of Canada. They 
came to the United States in 1881 and settled in Dakota. In 1890 they came 
to Spokane, where they are now dwelling. They are the parents of the 
following named children: Belle, Mary I., William, Lydia A., Rebecca, 
Rachel, Margaret, Lavina, George, Carrie and Joseph. Mr. and Mrs. Zigler 
have eleven children, named as follows: Edward, Florence, Laura, Maggie, 
Belle, Walter, Ursula, Sherman, George, Joseph and Theodore. Mr. Zigler is 
an adherent of the Republican party and always manifests a becoming interest 
in local affairs and educational matters. Fraternally he is affiliated with 
the A. F. and A. M. In religious persuasion he belongs to the Lutheran 
church, while his wife belongs to the Methodist.