'The Dillon Tribune,' Dillon, MT
20 August 1897, page 7:
Sheridan, Aug. 18.-- Died, of brain fever, at his home in Brandon, on Friday afternoon, August 13, 1897, Mr. Alfred Cisler, aged 74 years and 6 months. The news of his death was a shock to his many friends here, and was received by them with sadness. His illness was of short duration, he being confined to his bed but three days, yet he had been in failing health for some time.
On Tuesday afternoon, preceding his death he was in the field doing some light work, and by the heat, which so prostrated him that medical aid was summoned and all was done for him that could be by physicians, family and sympathizing neighbors, but to no avail, as Death claimed him for its own.
Thus has gone out from among us one of the pioneers of Montana, who was held in high esteem by his associates for his upright character and for his fine qualities of heart and mind that endeared him to them.
He, with his wife and oldest son, Joseph, came to Montana in 1864, and he has lived in Brandon since that time, being engaged in mining and farming. He came from Colorado, where he had mined successfully. He had lived at Grand Rapids, Michigan, also in Ohio previous to his coming here. His countenance was peaceful and beautiful in the repose of death.
The funeral was held at the family residence on Saturday at 2 o'clock p.m., and at the request of the deceased he was laid to rest in a burial spot on his ranch beside the remains of his little son Willie, aged 7 years, who died some twenty-odd years ago. He leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. The sympathy of this community is extended to the family, thus bereft of husband and father.
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'Pioneer Trails and Trials,' 1976, Madison County History Association, page 445 (excerpts):
"Alfred Cisler was born in Muncy, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1823, the son of Houston Cisler, a farmer. He received a common school education, and at the age of nineteen went to farming for himself. Afterwards, he engaged in the lumber business until 1860. Concluding there was more money in mining, he went to Colorado and mined in the Kent County lead, making $20,000 in three years. In 1864 Alfred came to Montana. The following year he located the Mountain Green mine. He farmed the year of 1866, putting in wheat, barley and oats. In 1871 he located the Broadgauge lead, in company with Daniel Zinn and Henry Elling, and they took out $100,000. In 1878 Mr. Cisler bought out his partners for $10,000. He also owned a half-section of land and the Broadgauge 20-stamp mill."
"In 1857 Mr. Cisler married Annie Nichol, daughter of Joseph Nichol, in Michigan. They had seven children: Alfred Henry, born in Michigan, June 8, 1858, died August 16, 1858; Joseph E., born in Colorado, October 7, 1861; William Thomas, July 18, 1867, died October 28, 1874; Charles Nichol, July 22, 1869; James Franklin, April 30, 1871; Mary Annie, September 6, 1873; Rachael Matilda, March 31, 1877. The last five children were born on Mill Creek. Alfred Cisler died of brain fever at his home in Brandon, August 13, 1897." Roy Colby for M.C.H.A.
20 August 1897, page 7:
Sheridan, Aug. 18.-- Died, of brain fever, at his home in Brandon, on Friday afternoon, August 13, 1897, Mr. Alfred Cisler, aged 74 years and 6 months. The news of his death was a shock to his many friends here, and was received by them with sadness. His illness was of short duration, he being confined to his bed but three days, yet he had been in failing health for some time.
On Tuesday afternoon, preceding his death he was in the field doing some light work, and by the heat, which so prostrated him that medical aid was summoned and all was done for him that could be by physicians, family and sympathizing neighbors, but to no avail, as Death claimed him for its own.
Thus has gone out from among us one of the pioneers of Montana, who was held in high esteem by his associates for his upright character and for his fine qualities of heart and mind that endeared him to them.
He, with his wife and oldest son, Joseph, came to Montana in 1864, and he has lived in Brandon since that time, being engaged in mining and farming. He came from Colorado, where he had mined successfully. He had lived at Grand Rapids, Michigan, also in Ohio previous to his coming here. His countenance was peaceful and beautiful in the repose of death.
The funeral was held at the family residence on Saturday at 2 o'clock p.m., and at the request of the deceased he was laid to rest in a burial spot on his ranch beside the remains of his little son Willie, aged 7 years, who died some twenty-odd years ago. He leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. The sympathy of this community is extended to the family, thus bereft of husband and father.
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'Pioneer Trails and Trials,' 1976, Madison County History Association, page 445 (excerpts):
"Alfred Cisler was born in Muncy, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1823, the son of Houston Cisler, a farmer. He received a common school education, and at the age of nineteen went to farming for himself. Afterwards, he engaged in the lumber business until 1860. Concluding there was more money in mining, he went to Colorado and mined in the Kent County lead, making $20,000 in three years. In 1864 Alfred came to Montana. The following year he located the Mountain Green mine. He farmed the year of 1866, putting in wheat, barley and oats. In 1871 he located the Broadgauge lead, in company with Daniel Zinn and Henry Elling, and they took out $100,000. In 1878 Mr. Cisler bought out his partners for $10,000. He also owned a half-section of land and the Broadgauge 20-stamp mill."
"In 1857 Mr. Cisler married Annie Nichol, daughter of Joseph Nichol, in Michigan. They had seven children: Alfred Henry, born in Michigan, June 8, 1858, died August 16, 1858; Joseph E., born in Colorado, October 7, 1861; William Thomas, July 18, 1867, died October 28, 1874; Charles Nichol, July 22, 1869; James Franklin, April 30, 1871; Mary Annie, September 6, 1873; Rachael Matilda, March 31, 1877. The last five children were born on Mill Creek. Alfred Cisler died of brain fever at his home in Brandon, August 13, 1897." Roy Colby for M.C.H.A.
'The Dillon Tribune,' Dillon, MT
20 August 1897, page 7:
Sheridan, Aug. 18.-- Died, of brain fever, at his home in Brandon, on Friday afternoon, August 13, 1897, Mr. Alfred Cisler, aged 74 years and 6 months. The news of his death was a shock to his many friends here, and was received by them with sadness. His illness was of short duration, he being confined to his bed but three days, yet he had been in failing health for some time.
On Tuesday afternoon, preceding his death he was in the field doing some light work, and by the heat, which so prostrated him that medical aid was summoned and all was done for him that could be by physicians, family and sympathizing neighbors, but to no avail, as Death claimed him for its own.
Thus has gone out from among us one of the pioneers of Montana, who was held in high esteem by his associates for his upright character and for his fine qualities of heart and mind that endeared him to them.
He, with his wife and oldest son, Joseph, came to Montana in 1864, and he has lived in Brandon since that time, being engaged in mining and farming. He came from Colorado, where he had mined successfully. He had lived at Grand Rapids, Michigan, also in Ohio previous to his coming here. His countenance was peaceful and beautiful in the repose of death.
The funeral was held at the family residence on Saturday at 2 o'clock p.m., and at the request of the deceased he was laid to rest in a burial spot on his ranch beside the remains of his little son Willie, aged 7 years, who died some twenty-odd years ago. He leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. The sympathy of this community is extended to the family, thus bereft of husband and father.
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'Pioneer Trails and Trials,' 1976, Madison County History Association, page 445 (excerpts):
"Alfred Cisler was born in Muncy, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1823, the son of Houston Cisler, a farmer. He received a common school education, and at the age of nineteen went to farming for himself. Afterwards, he engaged in the lumber business until 1860. Concluding there was more money in mining, he went to Colorado and mined in the Kent County lead, making $20,000 in three years. In 1864 Alfred came to Montana. The following year he located the Mountain Green mine. He farmed the year of 1866, putting in wheat, barley and oats. In 1871 he located the Broadgauge lead, in company with Daniel Zinn and Henry Elling, and they took out $100,000. In 1878 Mr. Cisler bought out his partners for $10,000. He also owned a half-section of land and the Broadgauge 20-stamp mill."
"In 1857 Mr. Cisler married Annie Nichol, daughter of Joseph Nichol, in Michigan. They had seven children: Alfred Henry, born in Michigan, June 8, 1858, died August 16, 1858; Joseph E., born in Colorado, October 7, 1861; William Thomas, July 18, 1867, died October 28, 1874; Charles Nichol, July 22, 1869; James Franklin, April 30, 1871; Mary Annie, September 6, 1873; Rachael Matilda, March 31, 1877. The last five children were born on Mill Creek. Alfred Cisler died of brain fever at his home in Brandon, August 13, 1897." Roy Colby for M.C.H.A.
20 August 1897, page 7:
Sheridan, Aug. 18.-- Died, of brain fever, at his home in Brandon, on Friday afternoon, August 13, 1897, Mr. Alfred Cisler, aged 74 years and 6 months. The news of his death was a shock to his many friends here, and was received by them with sadness. His illness was of short duration, he being confined to his bed but three days, yet he had been in failing health for some time.
On Tuesday afternoon, preceding his death he was in the field doing some light work, and by the heat, which so prostrated him that medical aid was summoned and all was done for him that could be by physicians, family and sympathizing neighbors, but to no avail, as Death claimed him for its own.
Thus has gone out from among us one of the pioneers of Montana, who was held in high esteem by his associates for his upright character and for his fine qualities of heart and mind that endeared him to them.
He, with his wife and oldest son, Joseph, came to Montana in 1864, and he has lived in Brandon since that time, being engaged in mining and farming. He came from Colorado, where he had mined successfully. He had lived at Grand Rapids, Michigan, also in Ohio previous to his coming here. His countenance was peaceful and beautiful in the repose of death.
The funeral was held at the family residence on Saturday at 2 o'clock p.m., and at the request of the deceased he was laid to rest in a burial spot on his ranch beside the remains of his little son Willie, aged 7 years, who died some twenty-odd years ago. He leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. The sympathy of this community is extended to the family, thus bereft of husband and father.
~~
'Pioneer Trails and Trials,' 1976, Madison County History Association, page 445 (excerpts):
"Alfred Cisler was born in Muncy, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1823, the son of Houston Cisler, a farmer. He received a common school education, and at the age of nineteen went to farming for himself. Afterwards, he engaged in the lumber business until 1860. Concluding there was more money in mining, he went to Colorado and mined in the Kent County lead, making $20,000 in three years. In 1864 Alfred came to Montana. The following year he located the Mountain Green mine. He farmed the year of 1866, putting in wheat, barley and oats. In 1871 he located the Broadgauge lead, in company with Daniel Zinn and Henry Elling, and they took out $100,000. In 1878 Mr. Cisler bought out his partners for $10,000. He also owned a half-section of land and the Broadgauge 20-stamp mill."
"In 1857 Mr. Cisler married Annie Nichol, daughter of Joseph Nichol, in Michigan. They had seven children: Alfred Henry, born in Michigan, June 8, 1858, died August 16, 1858; Joseph E., born in Colorado, October 7, 1861; William Thomas, July 18, 1867, died October 28, 1874; Charles Nichol, July 22, 1869; James Franklin, April 30, 1871; Mary Annie, September 6, 1873; Rachael Matilda, March 31, 1877. The last five children were born on Mill Creek. Alfred Cisler died of brain fever at his home in Brandon, August 13, 1897." Roy Colby for M.C.H.A.
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Buried on his ranch near Brandon, Montana.
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