Simon August Dingerson, for many years identified with the
agricultural interests of Staunton township, was born in Germany on the
16th of May, 1839, being a son of Philip and Sophia (Sawyer) Dingerson.
The father operated a water and windmill in Germany, whence he emigrated
with his wife and family to the United States in 1844. Upon their
arrival in this country the family first located in St. Louis. Later
they removed to the southern part of Missouri, where they lived for a
time, but later returned to St. Louis. In 1849 they came to Macoupin
county, locating on a rented farm east of Staunton, but they
subsequently removed to Mount Olive, where the father operated a feed
mill. He next located north of Staunton where he lived for five years,
then settled in Staunton itself where he again engaged in milling. In
1860 he purchased forty acres of land on section 19, Staunton township,
where he located with his family, continuing to reside there until his
demise in 1864. The mother had passed away previously. To Mr. and Mrs.
Dingerson were born the following children: Henry and Frederick, both of
whom are deceased; August Simon, who was killed in the mill; Sophia, who
is also deceased; Simon August, our subject; William, who is deceased;
and Margaret, the wife of Charles Schnur, of Staunton.
Simon
August Dingerson acquired his education in the common schools of this
country. He remained at home with his parents during their lifetime,
assisting his father with the cultivation of the farm and work of the
mill. His homestead, containing one hundred and thirty-two acres of land
on section 19, includes the forty acres that formerly belonged to his
father. During the period of his ownership he has wrought many
improvements upon this place, which is one of the attractive properties
of the township.
In 1867 Mr. Dingerson established a home for
himself by his marriage to Miss Amelia Crosier, who passed away in 1873.
To them were born three children: One who died in infancy; Louise, the
wife of Harmon Berkheart, who is living on his father-in-law’s farm; and
Gustana, who is a resident of Staunton. In 1876 Mr. Dingerson married
Miss Johanna Miller, his present wife.
Both Mr. and Mrs.
Dingerson affiliate with the Presbyterian church, and his political
support he gives to the democratic party, whose policy he deems best
adapted to protect the interests of the majority.
Extracted 18 Nov 2018 by Norma Hass from History of Macoupin County, Illinois: Biographical and Pictorial, by Charles A. Walker, published in 1911, Volume 2, pages 711-712.
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