Albert Hagler was born October 5, 1883, in Pomona Township, the son of Peter and Sarah Ellis Hagler. He left a brother, William Hagler, of Seattle, WA.
He married Annie Ferguson on November 9, 1909, in Grand Tower. She died August 17, 1965. His children include Mrs. Sarah Wotawa and Mrs. Lucille Ellett, both of Murphysboro, and Eugene Hagler of Indianapolis. Mr. Hagler was a retired laborer and was a member of the Pentecostal church.
Southern Illinoisan, Sunday, January 31, 1965