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Source:
Commemorative Biographical Records of Northwestern Ohio
including the counties of Defiance, Henry, Williams & Fulton.
Published at Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co.
1899.
Transcribed by
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HON. JOHN VOGT.
There is no element which has entered into our composite
national fabric which has been of more practical strength,
value and utility than that furnished by the sturdy,
persevering and honorable sons of Germany, and in the
progress of our Union this element has played no unimportant
part. Intensely practical, and ever having a clear
comprehension of the ethics of life, the German contingent
has wielded a powerful influence, and this service cannot be
held in light estimation by those who appreciate true
civilization and true advancement. Among the German-American
citizens of Henry county, none stand higher than Mr. Vogt,
of Deshler.
Born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, May 1, 1853, our
subject was a small child when brought by his parents, John
and Catherine Vogt, to this country, landing July 4, 1857.
They located in Toledo, Ohio, where the lad was reared and
educated, receiving also a good practical business training.
In that city he learned the trade of a file cutter, but on
coming to Deshler, in 1871, he embarked in the lumber
business, in which he engaged for three and one-half years.
In 1874 he opened a general store, which he conducted until
1894, when he sold out and has since given his attention to
the life insurance business.
Mr. Vogt has always taken quite an active and prominent
part in local affairs, and has been a member of the school
board of Deshler for many years, president of the board for
some time, and treasurer of Bartlow township some nine
years. So faithfully did he discharge the duties of these
offices that his fellow citizens could not fail to recognize
his fitness for more responsible positions, and in the fall
of 1895 he was elected to the Ohio State Senate, where he
served with distinction, and his efforts were duly
appreciated by his constituents. He is a progressive man,
preeminently public spirited, and all that pertains to the
public welfare receives his hearty endorsement. Socially he
is a Knight Templar, and also belongs to the Knights of
Pythias. In March, 1898, Mr. Vogt was appointed, by
President McKinley, to the office of postmaster at Deshler,
and assumed the duties thereof April 15, 1898. In addition
to this he conducts a life-insurance business, representing
the "New York Life."
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of Northwestern Ohio
including the counties of Defiance, Henry, Williams & Fulton
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