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North Central Ohio Biographies
embracing Richland, Ashland,
Wayne, Medina, Lorain, Huron & Knox Counties
by William A. Duff - 3
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Published 1931
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ALBERT
L. STOODT, who is successfully engaged in the real
estate and insurance business in Mansfield,, is a member of a
prominent pioneer family of Richland County. He was born
in this city, the son of William and Dorothy (Opel) Stoodt.
Both William Stoodt, and his wife were
natives of Germany. He was the son of John William and
Mary Stoodt, who came to this country with their family
during the early days and settled on a farm in Washington
Township, Richland County. They are buried in St. John's
Evangelical Cemetery. William Stoodt engaged in
farming for several years, after which he came to Mansfield and
successfully engaged in the meat business until his retirement in
1910. He died in 1914 and his wife died in 1911.
Both are buried at Mansfield. They had six children;
George, who died in 1926; Mary, married Godfrey
Schaller; Albert L., the subject of this sketch; Ida,
married Albert Martin; Carrie, married Henry
Goetz; and Louise. All live in Mansfield.
Mr. Stoodt was a Democrat, a member of St. John's
Evangelical Church and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows.
Albert L. Stoodt obtained his education in the
public schools of Mansfield and at an early age became
identified with his father's business. He became a member
of the firm in 1891 and the business continued as Mansfield's
leading meat market for a period of 55 years. In 1913
Albert L. Stoodt purchased his brother's interest and
continued as sole owner until 1925, when the business and
liquidated. The store building was sold to the Mechanics
Building & Loan Company, and they erected a modern office
building on the site. Mr. Stoodt spent two years in
the real estate business at Winter Haven, Fla., and in October,
1927, established a real estate and insurance business in
Mansfield. He represents the Victory Fire Insurance
Company and the Constitutional Indemnity Company. He has
offices at 46 1/2 North Main.
In 1892 Mr. Stoodt was united in marriage with
Miss Ida Roberts, who died in Mansfield, Jan. 18, 1928.
She was the daughter of Isaac and Zurvia (Case)
Roberts, natives of Ohio, both deceased. Mr. and
Mrs. Stoodt were the parents of seven children, as follows:
1. Clarabel, married James Strickler, lives at
Mansfield, and they have two daughters, Margaret and
Frances. 2. Paul, M. D., a sketch of whom
appears elsewhere in this history. 3. Allen, a
graduate of Ohio State University, identified with the Tappan
Stove Company, Mansfield. He married Miss Ruth Ohley,
of Mansfield. 4. Jack, attends the Mansfield High
School. 5. Robert, attends Western Reserve
University. 6. William, deceased. 7.
Richard, deceased.
Politically Mr. Stoodt is a Democrat. He
holds membership in St. John's Evangelical Church, and has the
following lodge affiliations: Mansfield Lodge, F. & A. M.,
No. 35; Mansfield Chapter, R. A. M., Nov. 28; Mansfield Council,
R. & S. M. M., No. 94; Mansfield Commandery, K. T., No. 21;
Dayton Consistory, 32nd degree; Al Koran Temple; Mystic Club;
Mansfield Shrine Club; Richland County Scottish Rite Society;
and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a member of
the Mansfield Ohio State, and National Real Estate Boards.
Source: North Central Ohio Biographies
embracing Richland, Ashland,
Wayne, Medina, Lorain, Huron & Knox Counties
by William A. Duff -
Published 1931 - Page 1248
(Transcribed by Sharon Wick) |
LEWIS
C. SWITZER, who is associated with the firm of
J. M. and L. C. Switzer, Bellville, is recognized as one of
the most extensive buyers and shippers of stock in Richland
County, He was born at Butler, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1878, the
son of Edward and Mary (Rogers) Switzer.
Edward Switzer, who lives retired at Bellville, is
a native of Richland County. He was born at Newville,
where he received his education. Early in life he became
well known as a stock buyer and for many years was associated in
business with his brother under the firm name of Switzer
Brothers. Mr. Switzer retired from business in 1910.
He is a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
His wife was born at Galion, Ohio, the daughter of Levi and
Hannah (Uhl) Rogers. They were natives of Ohio.
Mr. Uhl served throughout the Civil War. Both he
and his wife are deceased and are buried at Butler, Ohio.
Mary (Rogers) Switzer died in 1927, and is buried at
Bellville. There were two children in the Switzer
family: Lewis C., the subject of this sketch; and
Daisy, married Sidney Applegate, deceased, and she
lives at Bellville.
Edward Switzer is the son of Jacob and Ella (Kurry)
Switzer, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively.
Both are deceased and are buried in St. John's Cemetery,
Newville, Ohio. After his graduation from Bellville High
School in 1898, Lewis C. Switzer became interested in his
father's business as a cattle buyer and shipper. When his
father retired in 1910, he became associated with his uncle,
J. M. Switzer. They are extensive shippers to the
eastern markets, the largest volume of this going to Buffalo, N.
Y., and Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Switzer is also the
owner of two well improved farms in Richland County.
In 1900 Mr. Switzer married Miss Lena Gerlach,
the daughter of William and Catherine Gerlach, the former
a native of Mansfield and the latter of West Point, Ohio.
Mr. Gerlach, retired, is a well known resident of Bellville,
and for a number of years owned and operated a blacksmith,
paint, and wagon-making shop. Mr. and Mrs. Switzer
have no children.
Mr. Switzer has been a member of the Bellville
City Council for four years, and is a republican. He
belongs to Bellville Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 376, and Knights of
Pythias.
Source: North Central Ohio Biographies
embracing Richland, Ashland,
Wayne, Medina, Lorain, Huron & Knox Counties
by William A. Duff -
Published 1931 - Vol. I - Page 1601 |
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