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1052 disposing of his claim followed that pursuit. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Ann Hopkinson, was born in England in 1827 and died in 1882. In their family were nine children, of whom three sons and four daughters came with their parents to Oregon, two having died previous to the emigration to the northwest. Of the family Irving, who was a river captain, died, leaving a son and daughter. Esther became the wife of Captain Hiram Brown and died, leaving two sons and two daughters. Frances E. became the wife of G. W. Warren, who lost his life in a logging camp, and later she married I. W. Case, also deceased. Birney was drowned in 1868. Mary E., the widow of G. W. Raymond, resides south of Astoria. Aurelia L. is the wife of Captain H. A. Matthews.

Benjamin F. Stevens, whose name introduces this review, has always lived in the northwest since brought by his parents to Oregon about fifty-nine years ago. His education was acquired in the common schools of Clatsop county and on the 5th of July, 1874, when twenty-three years of age. he obtained the first license as a steamboat captain, remaining as a pilot on the Columbia river for over a quarter of a century. He became w'ell known to the shipping interests of this part of the country but at length abandoned the river and for twelve years has been a resident of Seaside, where he is engaged in the general real-estate business, handling both city property and farms. In this connection he is making steady progress and has negotiated many important realty transfers which have brought him good commissions and made his business a profitable one.

On the 2d of January, 1881, Mr. Stevens was united in marriage to Miss Fannie Taylor, who was born in Salem, Oregon, and is a daughter of .Jolin Taylor, who learned and followed the tailor's trade. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens are now the parents of four children: Irving T., who is married and is a half owner of the Palace Rest in Astoria; Clifford, who is married and is his brother's |)artner in the ownership of the Palace Rest; .leannette, at home; and Ralph, a musician connected with the Star Theater of Astoria. Mr. Stevens is a socialist in belief and has studied closely the questions which have led him to liis j)rpsent position concerning l)oliticH and matters of government. His long residence in Clatsop county has given him wide knowledge of its history and its jieoplc and he has a very extensive circle of friends.

J. E. ZIEGLER, who is residing on his farm one mile northeast of Cervais, was bom in Maryland, .Tnly IS, 1807, his parents being George F. and Mary L, (Wiedenieyer) Zicgler, the latter a naiive of Maryland and the former of Germany. The father came to America when he was eighteen years of age and settled in Maryland, where he was married. Of this marriage five children were born: J. E., who is the subject of this review: Louisa, who is the wife "of William Stangue, of Maryland; Henry A. and Frank O., both residents of Portland, Oregon; and George F., who is living in Gervais. Mary L. Ziegler passed away about 1878, and George F. Ziegler subsequently married Margaret Winchester. In their family were four children, as follows: W. W., of Portland; and Herbert, Clarence and Ernest, all of whom reside in Maryland. The father followed agricultural pursuits, being thus engaged at the outbreak of the Civil war. He enlisted in the Sixty-eighth Regiment of New York Sharpshooters and, although he was wounded three times, he served throughout the whole period of the war, being honorably discharged at the close of hostilities. He returned to his home and resumed the occupation of farming, continuing to reside in Maryland until the time of his death, which occurred in 1004.

J. E. Ziegler received a good commonschool education in his native state and after laying aside his text-books assisted his father. Subsequently he started out independently and after his arrival in Oregon he engaged in agricultural pursuits. The farm upon which he is residing consists of one hundred and twenty-five acres and is most favorably located, adjoining Gervais. The farm has all been brought under a high state of cultivation and its high degree of productivity is due to the skill and able management of its owner and to the constant attention which he bestows upon his work. In 1894 Mr. Ziegler was married to Miss Emma S. Hintzman, who was born in Wisconsin, June 20, 1873, a daughter of William and Wilhelmina (Lembcke) Hintzman, both natives of Germany. After the marriage of the parents in their native land they crossed the Atlantic in a sailing vessel, the journey consuming eight weeks. They located at once in Watertown, Wisconsin, where they resided until their deaths which occurred iii 1910 and 1903. To them eight children were born: Mrs. Ernestine Huber and August S., both of whom are residing in Wisconsin; Amelia, of Dufur, Oregon; Mrs. Minnie Mathewson, a resident of Wisconsin; Mi-s. J. E. Ziegler; and Gottheb, William and Frank, all deceased.

Mr. Ziegler gives his political support to the republican party. He holds membership in the Masonic order at Gervais and has filled all the chairs. He is also a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Foresters, the Woodmen of the World and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In religious faith he and his wife are affiliated with the Presbyterian church. Mr. Ziegler has shown many of the salient characteristics of his German ancestry—thrift, energy and integrity—and has proved a worthy citizen, interested in all that pertains to the welfare of his community.