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Schmed, George, jr., Sandusky, architect and patterninaker, was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, in 1844, and was a son of George and Margaretta (Buhler) Schmed. George learned the carpenter and patternmaker busi- ness. He was married in 1866 to Mary Durza. They have had two children : Clara, born in 1867, and Emma, born in 1869. They emigrated to America and settled in Sandusky in 1881, where his wife, Mary, died in 1883. Clara is living in Germany, and Emma now resides in Chicago.
Schmidt, August, jr., Sandusky, owner and proprietor of the old established Sandusky native wine manufacturing business. He was born in Baltimore, Md., in 1853, and was a son of August and Christina Schmidt, who were born in Germany. They were married in Detroit, Mich., in 1851, and have had a family of five children : August, jr., Lizzie, Katie, Charles and Emil. August,
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jr., was married iu 18So to Ida Rheiberg, of Little Bass Island. They have had two children, Edna and Elsie. Mr. Schmidt became engaged in the wine business in 1880, then forming the firm of A. Schmidt & Co., and purchased the entire interest in the business in 1884.
Schmidt, Philip, Sandusky, was born in Baden, Germany, in 1856, and was a son of Joseph Schmidt. Philip came to America and settled in Sandusky in 1875. Here he learned the baking and confectionery trade, and in 1880 pur- chased a lot and built his store and dwelling, and became engaged in the gen- eral grocery and saloon business. He is also engaged in the ice business, and gives employment to a large force of men during that season. He is engaged in the real estate business and in the manufacture of grape wine. He was married in 1879 to Josephine Knauer, of Sandusky. They have had a family of three children : Bertha, Emeline and Carl Philip.
Schnaitter, Cornelius, Sandusky, a merchant tailor and clothier of Sandusky, was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1830, and was a son of Sebastian and Cath- arine Schnaitter, who emigrated to Canada, and settled in Ottawa in 1847. They had a family of seven children, four daughters and three sons. Five of the children are now living: Cornelius, Charles, Catharine, Elenora and Fran- ces. The parents died in Sandusky. Cornelius settled in Sandusky in 1849, as a journeyman tailor, and in 1855 was married to Susanna Kranz, who was born in Germany. They have had two sons and three daughters : Frank, Cor- nelius, jr., Antoinette, Sarah and Hattie. Mr. Schnaitter enlisted in May, 1861, in the Fourth Michigan Regiment as a musician, and served until discharged by an act of the government. He has served for several years on the school board, and is now a member of the firm of Schnaitter & Buderus, which was formed in 1863, and erected their present stores in 1873.
Schoeneman, William, Sandusky, was born at Westphalia, Prussia, in 1851, and emigrated to America in 1870, when he settled in Sandusky. He worked at the machinist trade until 1874, when he became engaged in the general grocery and prevision business. He was married in 1877 to Louisa Biglin. They have a family of six children : Tina, Anton, Willie, Edward, Norma and Louisa. Mr. Schoenemann purchased his store and dwelling in 1882. He, for years, had the agency for the Fleischmann Compresscd Yeast Company. He is also engaged in the curing and smoking of surgeon, herring, caviar, and deals in isinglass and fish oil. He is a member of the firm of Paysen & Scho- enemann, which was organized in 1884.
Schoepfle, Christopher, Perkins, Sandusky p. o., was born in Baden, Ger- many in 1830, and was a son of John and Mary Schoepfle. John died in 1847, leaving a widow and seven children. Christopher came to Ohio in 1851 and settled in Margaretta, and in 1853 came to Sandusky. That same year (1853), his mother and her children came to Sandusky, where she died in 1859. Five children came to America : John, Catharine, Christopher, Charles and Chris-
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tian. Christian served during the late war, and is now a clergyman in the Reformed Church. Mr. Schoepfle commenced life as a farm hand, after which he became engaged in the shipment of stone. In 1874 he purchased his present farm of 100 acres. He was married in 1856 to Rosa Waltermeyer, who was born in Germany. They have a family of seven children : Libbie, John, Henry, Frank, Edward, Clara and Lena.
Schoewe, August, Margaretta, Sandusky p. o., a successful farmer of Mar- garetta, was born in Ossenburg, Wurtemburg, Prussia, October 18, 1829, and was a son of John and Caroline Schoewe, who emigrated to America July 14, 1854, and settled in Margaretta. Five of their children came to America. Ferdinand died in 1854, aged eighteen years. The others are August, Henry, Lewis and Theodore. John was born in 1802, and died in 1875 ; his widow, Caroline, died April 21, 1882. John purchased a farm in Margaretta in 1854. It comprised 100 acres, and cost $5,000. He became extensively engaged in farming, and loaned money to about fifty of his countrymen to come to this country, the most of whom forgot to return it to him, but, nevertheless, he left a fine property to his children. August Schoewe, who came with his parents and settled in Margaretta, was married in Prussia, August 27, 1853, to Hannah Knut, was born in 1833. They have had a family of eleven children, six now living : Mary, Theodore, Amelia, Adeline, Andrew and Hannah. Amelia is now at college. Mr. Schoewe was a practical miller, and on his arrival in this country followed that business until 1864, when he became en- gaged in farming. His homestead now consists of 175 acres of finely improved land.
Schoewe, Henry, Margaretta, Sandusky p. o., was born in Wurtemberg, diocese of Osseken, Pomern, Prussia, in 1832, and emigrated to America with his parents, John and Caroline Schoewe. Henry was a practical carpenter by trade, but after settling here he became engaged in farming. He was married in 1859 to Elizabeth Leidorf, who was born in Hessen, Germany, in 1833. They have had a family of nine sons: John C., Israel H., Adam F., Theodore F., Henry C., Frederick W., Harman L., Albert R. and William E. He has given his family a good education. Elizabeth was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Catharine (Wagoner) Leidorf, who came to America in 1845, and settled in Margaretta township, where John died, leaving a widow and two children : Elizabeth and Conrad. Mr. Schoewe is extensively engaged in farming. His farm now consists of ninety-four acres of finely cultivated land.
Schoewe, Louis, Margaretta, Sandusky p. o., a successful farmer of Mar- garetta, was born in Wurtemburg, parish of Osseken, Prussia, in 1838, and was a son of John and Caroline Schoewe, who came to America July 14, 1854, and settled in Margaretta. They had a family of eight children, four of whom are now living: August, Henry, Lewis and Theodore. Three children died in Prussia, and one, Ferdinand, died at the age of eighteen, in this country.
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John Schoewe was born in 1802, and died in 1875 ; and his widow was born in ISOI, and died April 21, 1882. Lewis Schoewe was married in 1858 to Christina Engle, who was born in Baden, Germany, in 1801. She died in 1880, leaving ten children : Emma, Leah, Esther, Charles, Edward, Julia, Rob- ert, Lewis, jr, Edward and Lydia. Mr. Schoewe married his second wife, Julia Engel, in 1882. She was born in 1846. They have had three children: Wesley, Cora and William. Mr. Schoewe purchased his homestead farm of 100 acres in 1863. Both of his wives were daughters of Charles and Barbara (Rohrbacker) Engle. Emma Schoewe was married in 1878 to Charles Hoff- meyer ; Leah, in 1881, to Joseph Miles, and Esther married Herman Rosin.
Schonhardt, Anthony, Sandusky, a manufacturer of brick, was born in Al- sace, France, in 1817, and was a weaver by trade. He came to America in 1840,' and settled in Stark connty, O., and in 1844 was married to Mrs. Joseph- ine Tanauermiller Lellar, widow of Anthony Lellar. They have had a family of eleven children : Benjamin, Henry, Albert, Josephine, Margaret, Magda- lene, John, Rosa, Benedict, Virginia, and Margaretta. Mrs. Schonhardt had two children by her first marriage : Mary and Otilda. Mr. Schonhardt, on settlement here, purchased his homestead of five acres, for which he paid $720. He is now engaged in the manufacture of brick.
Scott, Voltaire, Sandusky, was born in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1835, and was a. son of Jacob and Margaret Scott, who were born and married in New York State. Jacob settled at Put-in-Bay in 1837, where he became agent for Alfred Edwards. Later he purchased a farm at Port Clinton, and became engaged in the milling business. His saw and grist-mills were destroyed by fire. In 1855 the firm of Reynold & Scott was formed, and they became engaged in the timber and plank business, and erected a mill, which was also burned. In 1859 Mr. Scott came to Sandusky, and in 1860 became engaged in the mer- cantile business. In 1865 Mr. Scott and his son purchased the new Lake House property. In 1876 he moved to Ashland, Wis., to look after his min- ing and lumber interests there. Here he died in July, 1881, aged 81 years. He was in the employ of the government during the War of 1812, at Sacketts Harbor, N. Y. Scott's Point was named in honor of him. Voltaire Scott, in early life, was engaged in clerking at Port Clinton. Later he became a part- ner, and then proprietor of the general mercantile business. He settled in Sandusky with his parents, in 1859, and in 1861 was in the employ of the gov- ernment in the paymaster's department; in 1863 became superintendent of the soldiers' home at Louisville, Ky., and at the close of the war returned to Sandusky, married Eva Schweinfurth, who was born in Baden, Germany. Mr. Scott is a Republican, and has held many of the town and county offices.
Shepherd, Romanus, Huron p. o., owner and proprietor of the Shepherd Ho- tel, at Huron, was born in Maryland in 1830, and was a son of William and Mary (Langwell) Shepherd, who settled in Margaretta, Erie county, in 1836,
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where Mary died in 1849, leaving a family of six children, four sons and two daughters. William died in 1864, leaving two children by his second mar- riage, and three by his third. Eleven of the children are now living. Three of his sons enlisted and served during the war: Romanus, Edgar and A. J. Edgar died while in service. Romanus enlisted in Company M, Ist Heavy Ohio Artillery, in 1863, was promoted to sergeant, and served to the close of the war. He settled in Huron in 1871. He has served as councilman for several years. He was married in 1853 to Sarah Grow, of Margaretta. They have had a family of four children : George W., William E., Edgar R., Sarah. Mr. Shepherd became engaged in the fishing business and mercantile trade in 1872, but retired from the mercantile branch in 1885. He is now engaged in the packing, shipping and freezing of fish, and is a member of the firm of Shep- herd Brothers. He built a steam barge in 1883. The firm gives employment in their fishing branch, to from six to twenty men. Mr. Shepherd erected a block of six stores in 1872, which were destroyed by fire in 1883, after which he erected his present hotel and block of three stores. His wife, Sarah, was a daughter of Henry and Susan (Berkstraser) Grow, who were early settlers in Margaretta. The grandfather, William Langwell, was a pioneer settler in Margaretta township, coming there from Virginia.
Shepherd, William J., Huron p. o., at present postmaster of Huron, was born in Venice in 1851, and was a son of John W. and Louisa (Greenman) Shepherd. They have a family of five children : William J., John H., Lavina, now Mrs. Stone ; C. Birt, and Kate L. William J. settled in Huron, March 4, 1869, and has been engaged in the coopering, fishing and grocery business. He was appointed postmaster in 1885. He was married in 1877 to J. Louisa Heyman, a daughter of William C. Heyman. They have had two children : Charles W. and Ada Shepherd. John W. was a son of William and Mary (Langwell) Shepherd, who were born in Maryland and settled in Margaretta, Erie county, in 1836. The grandfather, William, died in 1864, leaving a fam- ily of twelve children. He was married three times.
Sherman, William Henry H., Margaretta, Castalia p. o., was born in Aure- lius, Cayuga county, N. Y., May 20, 1819, and was a son of Daniel and Rheu- latty (Hathway) Sherman. Daniel was born in Connecticut, and Rheulatty, his wife, in New Jersey. They were married in Cayuga county, N. Y., May 20, 1814. They had a family of four sons and one daughter : Elizabeth, who died at an early age ; Chester, born in 1815 ; Stephen, born in 1817 ; Will- iam Henry H., born in 1819, and George, born in 1822. They settled in Margaretta in 1833, coming here from Auburn, N. Y. Daniel was a distiller by trade, but after settling here became engaged in farming. Daniel was born in 1780, and died December 25, 1867 ; and his wife, who was born in 1795, died in 1864. William Henry H. Sherman was married in 1848 to Al- mira Campbell. They have had a family of three children : Wilhelmina, Will-
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iam H., and Almira C. Mrs. Almira Sherman was born in Margaretta, in 1823, and was a daughter of Dougall and Sylvia Harrington Campbell, who was born in New York, and removed to Pennsylvania, and settled in Bloom- ingville, O., with her parents, in 1810. Dougall was born in Wheeling, W. Va. Dougall and Sylvia were married in 1815, and had a family of three children : Ziltha, Mrs. Brown; Urban, and Almira, now Mrs. Sherman. Mr. Dougall Campbell was a son of Captain Dougall Campbell, of Scotch descent. He was born in Ireland, and settled in Virginia at an early age, and died in Gro- ton, Erie county, O. Mr. Sherman purchased his present homestead in 1851.
Siegel, Ferdinand, Perkins, Bogart p. o., a general blacksmith of Perkins township, was born in Baden, Germany, in 1849, and was a son of Frederick Siegel. Ferdinand Siegel came to America in 1867, and settled in Sandusky, where he became engaged in the smithing business as a journeyman. That same year he came to Bogart, where he purchased his shop and tools and es- tablished his present business. He was married in 1875 to Amelia Boos, of Huron township. They have a family of four children living : Emil, George, Ferdinand, jr., and Amelia.
Sloat, Gregory H., Sandusky, was born in Retzstadt, Bavaria, in 1827, and was the son of Michael and Dorthea Sloat. Michael Sloat died in Bavaria, Germany, in 1831, leaving a family of five children : Vincent, Eva, Gregory H., Julia, and Anna M. Gregory H. started to serve his apprenticeship in 1840, at Wurtzburg, Bavaria; accepted a position as steamboat engineer on the River Rhine, in 1846; emigrated to the United States in 1853; settled in Newark, N. J., until December, 1853; then went to Piermont, N. Y., where he worked for the Erie Railroad Company, and in June, 1862, settled in San- dusky. Here he entered the employ of the C. S. and C. Railroad Company, holding different responsible positions. In 1880 he was appointed foreman of the machine shops. Mr. Sloat is termed an expert mechanic. G. H. Sloat was married in New York, in 1854, to Theresa Muehleisen, who was born in Rechberghausen, Wurtemburg, Germany, in 1833. They have had a family of ten sons : Karl A., died in infancy ; Herman, J., Ferdinand B., William H., August, died in infancy ; Joseph T., Lewis F., Frank J., Frederick W., Henry N. Herman, Ferdinand, William, Lewis and Frank, are now holding respon sible mechanical positions. Joseph holds a mercantile position ; Frederick and Henry attend school.
Smith, Daniel B., Huron p. o., was born in Huron, Erie county, O., in 1840, and was a son of Joseph and Mary (Bozworth) Smith, who were mar- ried in England and came to America in 1833, and settled in Lyme, Huron county, with a family of three children. They had a family of ten children, seven of whom were born in America ; three of whom are now living: Mrs. Mary A. Quayle, Daniel B., and Joseph W. One son, Thomas, died, leaving a widow and one son; and a daughter, Mrs. Garlick, died, leaving two children,
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a son and daughter. Joseph Smith was a shoe manufacturer, and dealer in boots and shoes, and was born at Northampton, England. They settled in Huron in 1836, where they died. Mr. Smith purchased a farm of 60 acres, when he first settled here, to which he has made additions from time to time, until now he has a fine farm of 250 acres. He was born in 1801, and died in 1870. His wife was born in 1803, and died in 1876. Mr. Smith was a hard- working and successful man. Daniel B., and his brother, Joseph, were part- ners in the general farming, stock dealing and shipping business, until 1876, when they dissolved partnership. Daniel B. has never married. He now car- ries on an extensive farming, live stock dealing and shipping business.
Smith, Frederick, Groton, North Monroeville p. o., was born in Baden, Germany, in 1833, and came to America in 1853, and settled in Groton and hired a farm. He is now actively engaged in stock raising and shipping, and general farming, having a farm of 337 acres, producing from 2,500 to 5,000 bushels of corn yearly, with other grains. He was married in 1856 to Anna Mary Staigle, who was born in the kingdom of Wurtemburg in 1835. They have had a family of thirteen children, nine of whom are now living, two hav- ing died in infancy. Those living are F. Jacob, John P., Charles D., George W., Henry G., Louis.J., Rudolph C., Mary G., Caroline, Julia and Eliza. Mr. Smith has been justice of the peace one term, and trustee two terms. He was a son of Christian and Gottlieben Smith. Christian died in Germany, leaving a widow and five children : Jane, Eliza, Frederick, Caroline and John Philip. John P. enlisted in the army in 1862, in the 107th Ohio Infantry, and died in the hospital of fever.
Smith, Joseph, Perkins, Prout p. o., one of the successful farmers of Perkins township, was born September 25, 1827, and was a son of John and Mary Smith, who were born in Bavaria, Germany. They had a family of ten chil- dren, three of whom came to America : Louis, Mary and Joseph. Joseph came in 1849 and settled in Sandusky, where he became engaged in teaming, after which he went to Cleveland, where he learned the cooper's trade. He then returned to Erie county, where he secured a position in the Mad River Rail- road machine shop. He soon became foreman at the round-house, where he remained eighteen years, resigning in 1871. He then became engaged in farming, and in 1878 purchased his present homestead of 250 acres in Perkins township, for which he paid $68 per acre for 150 acres, and $100 per acre for the rest. He was married in 1852 to Mena Schied, who was born in Ger- many in 1835. They have had a family of eight children : Louis, Fred, An- thony, William, Joseph, Henrietta, Minnie and Catharine. Henrietta was mar- ried in 1878 to Alfred Kromer. Mr. Smith commenced business life poor ; he now has a fine farm of 250 acres, on which he has erected a fine dwelling.
Smith, Joseph W., Huron, one of the representative business men of his town and county, was born in Huron, Erie county, in 1845. He was brought
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up on his father's farm, but at an early age, desiring to extend his business beyond the common farm interests, he became engaged largely in general farming and stock dealing. He now owns the well-known Hollister farm of 235 acres, where he now resides. He is also interested in the elevator, grain and coal business in Huron, and several outside enterprises. He was married in October, 1872, to Lydia Rylatt, who was born in England in 1844. They have had a family of five children : William D., Charles R., Susie B., Jay T. and George H. Mr. Smith was a son of Joseph and Mary (Bozworth) Smith, who emigrated to Huron county in 1833, and in 1836 settled in Erie county. They had a family of thirteen children, three of whom are now living: Mary, Daniel B. and Joseph W. Daniel B. and Joseph W. were partners in a gen- eral farming, stock raising and shipping business until 1876, when they dis- solved partnership.
Smith, Warren, Sandusky, was born in Sandusky January 7, 1824, and was a son of William B. and Elinor (Kelley) Smith, who were married in San- dusky in 1819. They had a family of ten children, five of whom are now liv- ing : Warren, Hiram R., Jarvis L., Richard and Mrs. Clara Conway. William B. was born in 1796 and died in 1876, leaving a widow, Elinor, born in 1801. He was a son of Asa and Hannah (Richmond) Smith, who settled in Huron township in 1810, where Asa died in 1815, aged fifty-five years ; Hannah died in Clyde in 1842, aged sixty-nine. Two of their children are now living, Hiram and Mrs. Clarissa McFall. William B. settled in Sandusky with his mother in 1817. He was the first county treasurer, and erected the first brick residence in the county. His wife was a daughter of William B. Kelley, who settled in Sandusky with his family in 1818. Warren Smith was married August 20, 1849, to Clarissa M. Townsend, of Milan. They have had two daughters : Marietta, now Mrs. E. McFall, wife of William H. McFall, jr .; and Nancy F., wife of J. P. Lockwood. Mr. Smith in early life was engaged in the grocery business, but in 1847 became engaged in the livery business, and is to-day the pioneer liveryman of northwest Ohio. He has held some of the offices of the city, and is prominent in all city affairs.
Snowden, James G., Margaretta, Castalia p. o., a representative man of his town, was born in Luzerne county, Pa., in 1840, and was educated at the Wy- oming Seminary. He was a son of Rev. E. H. and Elizabeth A. (Smith) Snow- den. Elizabeth was born in Florida and her husband in New Jersey. James G. Snowden commenced business life as a clerk, after which he became interested in railroading and became a brakeman. He was afterwards promoted to con- ductor. He settled in Margaretta in 1858, where he became engaged in farm. ing, and in 1859 went to Memphis, where he was in the empioy of the Mem- phis and Chattanooga Railroad. In 1861 he resigned his position and returned to Margaretta, where he was married that same year to Mrs. R. M. Bardshar, a daughter of Samuel H. and Rachel (Mack) Smith. They have had a family
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of three children : Maggie G., Samuel H. and Ethel S. Mr. Snowden enlisted in the 145th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under the 100-day call, and was dis- charged at Camp Chase. His wife died in 1883, and he married his second wife, Mrs. Ann S. Graves, in 1885. She was a daughter of Salmon D. and Lucy A. W. Bardwell, who settled in Margaretta in 1834. Mr. Snowden is now largely engaged in farming, and his homestead farm consists of 220 acres. He is also largely engaged in the sale of real estate in the Southwest.
Snyder, Dr. Morris H., Kelley's Island, the physician and surgeon of Kel- ley's Island, was born in Steuben county, N. Y., in 1846, and was a son of Hiram and Elsie Snyder. He was graduated from the University of Pennsyl- vania, and in 1876 attended the Eclectic College of Cincinnati, and in 1877 was at the Homeopathic College in Cleveland. In 1877 he went to Michigan, where he remained until 1887, when he came to Kelley's Island. He was married in 1880 to Clara Frazier, of New York. They have one son, Allen Frazier Snyder, born in 1887.
Sprowl, Hon. Thomas M., Huron, a representative man of Huron town- ship, was born in Huron township, Erie county, O., December 22, 1842, and was a son of John A. and Betsey (Miller) Sprowl. John A. was a native of New Jersey, and was married in Erie county, December 28, 1837. He was born March 25, 1813, and died December 8, 1884, leaving a widow and five children : Sarah M., Mary Ann and Marion (twins), Thomas M. and Charles J. He followed the business of ship-carpenter and farmer. Thomas M. Sprowl, the subject of this sketch, was a graduate from Oberlin College in 1867, after which he became engaged in various pursuits-teaching, farming, and later, in the real estate business. He was elected councilman in 1876, serving two terms ; was elected mayor for three terms in succession ; the first in 1883, which office he still holds. He was married January 1, 1867, to Celesta Phelps, of Huron, O. They have had three children : Thomas E., Arthur J. and Irma B.
Stahl, George, jr., Sandusky, was born in Bavaria, Germany, September 25, 1825, and emigrated with his parents to America in 1834, and settled in New York city, where they resided for several years. His father, George Stahl, was a master mechanic in Germany. He and his wife settled in Erie county, N. Y., where they resided until their deaths. They had a family of seven sons and one daughter, five of whom are now living : John, George, Michael, Henry and Margaret. George, jr., in early life adapted himself to any occupation that was honorable. He settled in Sandusky in 1848 as a porter, and was married in 1850 to Elizabeth Raeinmiller, of Sandusky. She was born in Germany. They have had two children : John, and Mary, who married John Beck. George became engaged in the saloon business in 1850, and in 1865 purchased his present store and became engaged in the wholesale liquor and tobacco business at No. 727 Water street. He was county treasurer for one term, and chief engineer of the fire department for four years, and in early life was infirmary director.
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