German [Township]

This gentleman is the son of James and Sarah Liggett, of Cumberland County, Pa., and was born December 9, 1802. When quite young, he learned the trade of blacksmith, with his father.

Arrived at the age of twenty-one, he united himself in marriage with Eleanor Sower, of Cumberland County, Pa., and the result from this alliance was five children, three of whom are living. Soon after marrying, he commenced business for himself. He removed to Sunbury, Montgomery County, Ohio, in 1838, and there opened a hotel. Mr. Liggett was engaged in various kinds of business, until he finally engaged in the mercantile trade in Germantown, about the year 1850. In this business he continued until his death, which occurred on the 10th of August, 1870. Mr. Liggett had the confidence and esteem of his neighbors; he was a man of sterling character, and was well known as one of the staunch men of business in Germantown. He established a successful and popular business house, which is now in operation under the name of "Liggett & Brothers."

Mr. Liggett was a member of the Masonic Order, a sound Democrat, and one who took an active part in the politics of this country.