Jonathan Ziegler, son of Solomon and Maria (Fenstermaker) Ziegler, was born in 1826. He was reared upon the farm and attended the common schools of his day. He became a miner, and ore mine owner and operator, The latter of which brought him large returns. He first removed to Allentown in 1858, where he lived retired until his removal to Rothrocksville where he died in 1901. He was buried at Siegfried's church, in Maxatawny Township. He served as a deacon and elder of Ziegel church in his younger years. Jonathan Ziegler married Aquilla Richards. Issue: Emma married A. G. Smith, of Maxatawny and Albert J. Ziegler.