SIGLER, Hiram
Source: Greencastle Star-Democrat 2 April 1909
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Hiram J. Sigler, one of the oldest citizens of Clinton Township died at the home of his son, Walter, near Union Chapel on March 18, 1909 of pneumonia. He was for many years engaged in business as harnessmaker at Portland Mills, but has lived with his son Walter for the past five years. He was born Dec 25, 1830 in Floyd County, Indiana and was married to Lucinda Bettis May 20, 1849. Arthur Walker, Justice of the Peace performed the ceremony. He had three sons and one adopted son – Albert the eldest died May 22, 1878 at Winamac, Pulaski County, Ind. William died in 1873 in Putnam County. Albert had two sons, Clarence and Curtis both still living, one in Putnam County and the other in Kansas. The adopted son is Thomas C Calvert of Portland Mills. Mr Sigler took Thomas when five months old and reared him to manhood and later gave him property interests. By marriage Thomas Calvert was a nephew of the deceased. Clarence Sigler, grandson of the deceased and son of Albert was also a beneficiary of Mr. Sigler. Clarence is now in Kansas. Mr. Sigler had made his home with his son Walter since the death of his wife, on the old farm. His wife died Nov 23, 1903; they had lived together for 54 years. Father Sigler made some property. This he disposed of to his family some time since, remembering all, giving each a liberal potion. He was very studious in his habits, reading all good matter that came in his way and was well informed on all important subjects. He was a good man of good principles and sound judgment. His ideas of things in general were the deductions of the thoughtful mind. He was a man who could give you an option from an unbiased and unprejudiced standpoint. He would have made some mark in public life had he so chosen. In religion he was also of the same studious nature, rather than of the emotional type. He was a good Bible student, informed on all the doctrines and from our standpoint, sound. Though he had many theories he was practical. He knew God and Jesus Christ as a Savior. He united with the ME Church at Pisga was transferred to Union Chapel and was faithful to his church to the last. He was a good neighbor, cheerful companion, loving and kind and thoughtful father, a fine Bible class teacher and church worker. When he was younger he was a regular attendant at Masonic meetings and he was buried by that fraternity. He chose the chapter to be read at his funeral. Revelations 14th chapter 13th verse and from this text the pastor preached the funeral sermon. Rev. Belfry conducted the services and was assisted by Rev. Smock and Rev. Headrick. The funeral was at Union Chapel, and burial at Union Chapel Cemetery on Sunday March 21, 1909.