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OHIO GENEALOGY EXPRESS
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GEORGE
J. SCHADE was born February 15, 1869, in Sandusky, O.,
the son of William Schade and Susan Heck, pioneer Sanduskians.
He acquired his early education in the Sandusky public schools,
later pursuing special courses i business training and chemistry
in Cleveland, O., and Philadelphia, Pa., respectively.
Mr. Schade began his business career as a
pharmacist in a drug store in Sandusky, of which he was owner
and manager. Later he engaged in the wholesale and retail
coal business. Twelve years ago he built the Schade
theater, then as now a model institution of its kind, and has
since devoted his whole time and attention to the presentation
of motion pictures in which he has made a name for himself among
the leading exhibitors of the so-called film industry.
In the exploitation of film presentations, a branch of
cinema showmanship that draws out all the way of resource there
is in exhibitor makeup, Mr. Schade has won for himself an
enviable reputation.
In 1921 Mr. Schade wa put forth as a candidate
for one of three Sandusky City Commissionerships then available,
and was elected by an overwhelming majority at the end of one of
the bitterest campaigns in Sandusky's history. Until Jan.
1, 1922, when he became a Commissioner, he had never held public
office of any kind.
Mr. Schade married Miss Anna Kuebeler,
daughter of Jacob Kuebeler, pioneer Sandusky brewer.
Mr. and Mrs. Schade have two children, Julian,
son, and Miss Christine, daughter, both adults. The
family lives at 1318 Tiffin Ave., Sandusky. |
FRED
SCHARDT. One of the oldest families in Kelleys
Island is the Schardt family. Fred Schardt
was born on January 15, 1860. His father was Adam
Schardt, and Amelia Dischinger Schardt was his mother.
His father was a shoemaker by trade and left Germany in 1849.
Having been one of those patriots who failed in attempting to
establish a republic against the Prussians, in 1861, he not only
paid a substitute three hundred dollars to take his place, but
shortly on account of the sympathy of the English for the South,
he volunteered and joined the army himself and fought with a
creditable army record.
Fred Schardt, spent his youth in helping his
father in the wine business. What education he had, he
obtained at the Kelleys Island schools. The first two
years of his schooling were spent in the public schools of
Kelleys Island. At the end of those two years, a Prussian
professor came to the island and induced German residents to
back him up in his venture of starting a school his father
placed Fred for two years, at the end of which time he
had practically forgotten all that he knew of the English
language. So he was sent back to the public schools where
he remained until he passed the sixth grade.
He has always been very fond of athletics. First
skating baseball, then hunting and trapshooting; and in his
later years, skating and dancing.
He has always been in the wine and grape vineyard
business until he was put out of the wine business by California
wine companies' competition.
He is a Republican and a member of the Elk and Moose
secret societies. His father, Adam Schardt, bought
Addison Kelly's old residence and lived there until
Fred was seventeen years old. The old house was then
torn down and a hotel built - The Schardt House. |
| ANTHONY
SCHONHARDT, Sandusky, a manufacturer of brick, was born
in Alsace, France, in 1817, and was a weaver by trade. He
came to America in 1840 and settled in Stark county, O., and in
1844 was married to Mrs. Josephine Tanauermiller Lellar,
widow of Anthony Lellar. They have had a family of
eleven children: Benjamin, Henry, Albert, Josephine,
Margaret, Magdalene, John, Rosa, Benedict, Virginia, and
Margretta. Mrs. Schonhardt had two children by her
first marriage: Mary and Otilda. Mr. Schonhartdt,
on settlement here, purchased his homestead of fiv acres, for
which he paid $720. He is now engaged in the manufacture
of brick. |
| GREGORY
H. SLOAT, 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 Sandusky. 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
responsible mechanical positions. Joseph holds a
mercantile position; Frederick and Henry attend
school. |
| WILLIAM
J. SHEPHERD, 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
five children: William J., John H. Lavina, now
Mrs. Stone; C. Birt, and Kate L. William L.
settled in Huron, Mar. 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 family of
twelve children. He was married three times. |
| FERDINAND
SIEGEL, Perkins, Bogart p. o., a general blacksmith of
Perkins township, was born in Baden, Germany, in 1849, and was a
son of Frederick Siegel. Ferdianad 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 established 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. |
| DANIEL
B. SMITH, Huron p. o. was born in Huron, Erie County, O.,
in 1840, and was a son of Joseph and Mary (Bozworth) Smith,
who were married 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, 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 hardworking and successful man.
Daniel B., and his brother, Joseph, were partners in
the general farming, stock dealing and shipping business, until
1876, when they dissolved partnership. Daniel B.
has never married. He now carries on an extensive farming,
live stock dealing and shipping business. |
| FREDERICK
SMITH, 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 having 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 teh army of 1862, in the 107th Ohio
infantry, and died in the hospital of fever. |
| JOSEPH
SMITH, Perkins, Prout p. o., one of the successful
farmers of Perkins townshp, was born Sept. 25, 1827, and was a
son of John and Mary Smith, who were born in Bavaria,
Germany. They had a family of ten children, 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 Railroad
machine shop. He soon became foreman at the round house,
where he remained eighteen eyars, 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 of 150 acres, and $100 per acre for the rest.
He was married in 1852 to Mena Schied, who was born in
Germany in 1835. They have had a family of eight children:
Louis, Fred, Anthony, William, Joseph, Henrietta, Minnie
and Catharine. Henrietta was married 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. |
| JOSEPH
W. SMITH, Huron, one of the representative business men
of his town and county, was born in Huron, Erie county, in 1845.
He was brought 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 general farming, stock raising and
shipping business until 1876, when they dissolved partnership. |
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| JAMES G.
SNOWDEN, Margaretta, Castalia p. o., a representative man
of his town, was born in Luzerne County, Pa., in 1840, and was
educated at the Wyoming Seminary. He was a son of Rev.
E. H. and Elizabeth A. (Smith) Snowden. 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 conductor. He settled in
Margaretta in 1858, where he became engaged in farming, and in
1859 went to Memphis, where he was in the employ of the Memphis
and Chattanooga Railroad. In 1861 he resigned his position
and returned to Margaretta, where he was married at that same
year to Mrs. R. M. Bardshar, a daughter of Samuel H.
and Rachel (Mack) Smith. They have had a family 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 discharged 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. |
| DR.
MORRIS H. SNYDER, Kelley's Island, the physician and
surgeon of Kelley'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 Pennsylvania, 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
Fraizier, of New York. they have one son, Allen
Frazier Snyder, born in 1887. |
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| PAUL
SWISSINGER, Sandusky, was born in Bavaria, Germany, in
1849, and came to Sandusky in 1865. In 1869 he entered the
employ of the fire department, and in 1871 was appointed on the
police force, which position he resigned in April, 1883, and was
appointed agent to the humane society, and resigned in 1884.
He purchased his grocery and provision business from Mr.
Daniel. He carries on a beer bottling business in
connection with it. He was married in 1871 to anna
Schnyder, who was born in Wurtemburg, Germany. They
have two children, Edward and Alma. Paul was
a son of Peter and Barbara (Luther) Swissinger, who
emigrated to Sandusky in 1869, and died in Iowa, leaving four
sons and four daughters: Paul, August, Charles, Gottlieb,
Margaret, Kunigunde, Louisa and Hannah. |
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