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Johann Gottlieb Sigmund was born March 6, 1811, in Sindelfingen, Wuerttemberg, Germany, the son of Christian and Maria Dorothea Schwarz Sigmund. At the age of 6, he left Germany with his family and immigrated to the United States, first settling in Adams County, Pennsylvania. On March 7, 1841, in Thurmont, Frederick County, Maryland, he was married to Mary Elizabeth Firor, daughter of Daniel and Margaretha Martin Firor. They were the parents of nine children, most of whom lived to adulthood: Frederick Firor, Maria Dorothea (died young), William Gottlieb, Lewis, Malinda, Emma Alice, Amanda Elizabeth, Mathias Christian and Comfort Sigmund. Johann Gottlieb Sigmund was my great-great-grandfather.
Obituary from The Catoctin Clarion of July 29, 1897:
"On Tuesday morning last, Gotlleib J. Sigmund, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens died at his home on W. Main St., this place (Mechanicstown, now Thurmont). About three years ago, Mr. Sigmund was attacked by paralysis, affecting him for a time generally and he was seriously ill; later he partially recovered, but never regained the full use of his limbs. The deceased was born March 6th, 1811, in Stuttgart, Germany. With his parents, Christian and Dorothy Sigmund he came to this country in 1817, locating near Emmitsburg, where they lived until 1828 when they came to this place, being among the first settlers of Mechanicstown. In 1841 he and Mary Elizabeth Firor, sister of the late David Firor, were married, to whom nine children were borne, six of whom are living, Mrs. Milton Staub, Mrs. Henry Gall, Mrs. W. L. Martin, William, Mathias and Comfort. He was a tailor by trade and was engaged in that until his eyesight failed when he engaged in farming. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, was one of its founders and helped build St. John's Church this place. He as also a member of the I. O. O. F., being connected with Good Samaritan Lodge since its founding. Funeral services will be held this (Thurs.) afternoon at 2 o'Clock at the U. B. Church, interrment in that Cemetery. Rev. Bradenback officiating.
(Gregg Freese,findagrave.com)
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