Edward Danner Ziegler (March 3, 1844 – December 21, 1931) was an American politician and lawyer who served a single term in the

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, representing the

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from 1899 to 1901 as a

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in the

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Early life and education

Ziegler was born in

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on March 3, 1844. He graduated from

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in 1865. Ziegler was engaged in teaching in the York County Academy. He studied law.

Career

Ziegler was

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in 1868; he commenced practice in

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. Ziegler served as commissioner's clerk in 1871 and 1872. He also served as counsel to the board of commissioners. Additionally, Ziegler served as district attorney of York County from 1881 to 1883. He was a delegate to the

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. Zeigler served a single term in the

, representing the

as a

in the

. His time in office began on March 4, 1899 and concluded on March 3, 1901. Ziegler was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1900. Following his tenure in Congress, Ziegler resumed practicing law. He was appointed by the judge of the court of common pleas of York County to be the auditor of the offices of

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, register of wills, clerk of the court, treasurer, and recorder of York County. Ziegler served from 1923 to 1925. Ziegler continued practicing law in York until his death in 1931.

Personal life and death

Ziegler died at the age of 87 in York on December 21, 1931. He was interred in Prospect Hill Cemetery, located in York.

References

External links

Official page
at the '' Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''
Profile
from GovTrack
Edward Danner Ziegler
at

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Career

Personal life and death

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