Siglin Family Roots

8 APR 2013 - Cheryl Siglin's ancestors were from the area around Steinach, Germany. This town is located a little over an hour northeast of Stuttgart. This is the church located there. While it has been built and re-built over the years, it's very likely this is the location of many of her ancestors baptisms, marriages and funerals. Her earliest know relative on the Siglin side is Hans Siglin who was born around 1600. Five generations of Siglin's lived in this area. The last was her fourth great grandfather Johann Jacob Hinrich Siglin who was born near Steinach on 26 October, 1747. He immigrated to the American Continent and fought in the Revolutionary War in 1776 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. He served in the 4th Battalion of Captain John Gregory's Northampton, County Company. In 1778, he served with the Northampton Militia and Rangers on the Frontier. His contributions helped lead to the establishment of the United States of America. He was fortunate to enjoy his new found freedom before passing away on 13 May, 1810 in Gilbert, Pennsylvania.

 

 

Gary and Cheryl standing in front of the church in Steinach, Germany.

Cody, Cheryl and Gary drove to a hilltop overlooking the town to gain a better appreciation of the area.

Later that day we drove into Stuttgart. As long as Cody can remember, Cheryl has dreamed of owning a yellow Porsche. Even though the price tag for this car was shocking, the dream didn't seem so distant that day at the Porsche headquarters dealership in downtown Stuttgart.  

A classic Wallyworld experience. We had intended to visit the Porsche museum in Stuttgart, but when we arrived, we found out it was closed. Fortunately, Cheryl didn't pull a Clark Griswald. No  BB guns were purchased and no guards were taken hostage and forced to give us a tour at gunpoint. We simply took a picture and walked away. A great memory.