David Ziegler (1748–September 1811) was the first mayor of Cincinnati. Prior to 1925, the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, was elected in a separate, partisan election. ... Cincinnati, Ohio viewed from the SW, across the Ohio River from Kentucky. ...

He was born in Heidelberg, Germany and in 1775 migrated to Pennsylvania after having served with reputation in the Army of Russia. As a Hessian Officer, he commanded the 1st Pennsylvania Infantry in the Revolutionary War. Later he became an Aide to president George Washington. Ziegler Park, Sycamore Street between 13th & 14th Streets is named after him by Over-the-Rhine Germans. Heidelberg is a scenic city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, halfway between Stuttgart and Frankfurt. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 160 miles (255 km)  - Length 280 miles (455 km)  - % water 2. ... Hessian is an English word which refers to inhabitants of the German state of Hessen. ... The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) commanded Americas war for independence (1775–1783), and was the first President of the United States, from 1789 to 1797. ... Over the Rhine (or OTR, as they are sometimes referred to) are an Ohio-based musical band. ...

He is buried at the Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA. Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum in Dayton, Ohio, is one of the nations oldest garden cemeteries. ... Nickname: Gem City Coordinates: Country  State   County United States  Ohio   Montgomery Founded Incorporated April 1, 1796 1805 Mayor Rhine L. McLin Area    - City 146. ... Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ...

Prior to 1925, the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, was elected in a separate, partisan election. ...

External links

• Find-A-Grave profile for David Ziegler
• Waymark description of burial place, with grave marker text
• George A. Katzenberger, First Mayor of Cincinnati: Biography of Major David Ziegler, ISBN 0-8191-7696-6