In 1930, 20 year old Bernard Brahler lived with the family of his older brother Edward at 201 Tenth St. SE in Canton, Stark Co., Ohio. Bernard worked as a laborer in a soap factory.
The following appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on August 16, 1933: FROM THE DOCTORS OFFICE Bernard Brahler, Fulda, received serious injuries while chopping wood.
He was brought to the office of Dr. Thompson where medical aid was given.
Bernard Brahler was a resident of Beach City, Stark Co., OH at the time of his father's death in 1944.Bernard was married at the time of his death.
In 1880, 26 year old farmer Leonard Shott lived with his wife Margaret (26) on a farm in Stock Twp., Noble co., Ohio. Living with them were their daughters Eve (3) and Anna (1). Also living with them was a 9 year old boy named Edward Flue who was not related to them. All members of the household were born in Ohio. Leonard's father was born in Prussia and his mother in Bavaria. Margaret and Edward's parents were all born in Hesse Castle. Living on nearby farms were the families of Peter and Margaret Noll, Phillip and Matilda Miller, widow Mary A. Crum, and Jacob and Margaret Singer.
At the time of the 1910 census, 57 year old Leonard Shott lived with his 57 year old wife Margaret, and two of their sons: Felix (25) and Rinehart (15).
In 1920, 67 year old farmer Leonard Schott lived with his wife, Margaret (67), on a farm they owned in Stock Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. Living with them were their son R.A. (Reinhart) (25), his wife Minnie (24) and their children Earl (2 yrs 11 mos.), Bernard (1 yr 7 mos), and Helena (5 mos). R.A. also lists his occupation as farmer. Listed immediately after the Leonard Schott family on the census is his son Felix (35) with his wife and children. Listed immediately before Leonard and his family on the census is the Ambrose Noll family. Ambrose Noll was married to Leonard's daughter Eva.
Death certificate informant: Rienhart Schott (son) of Caldwell, Ohio.
death certificate informant: son Felix Schott
At the time of the 1850 census, 32 year old German-born farmer Nicholas Shott lived in Enoch Twp., Monroe County, Ohio with his 28 year old wife Caroline (also born in Germany). The children -- all born in Ohio -- were John H. (7), Mary C. (4), Catherine (2), and Barbary (9 months). None of the children attended school. The neighboring farms in the census belonged to father-in-law Valentine Saling and Michael Schott. The "visit number" (240-240) is the same for both Nicholas and Michael Schott.
In 1860, 45 year old farmer Nicholas Shott lived in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his 38 year old wife Caroline and their children Mary (14), Catherine (12), Barbary (11), Leonard (7), Peter (5), and Rachel (2). Nicholas was born in Prussia, Caroline in Byrne, and the children were all born in Ohio. The adjacent households in the census were Nicholas' brother Michael Shott and William Johanning.
A nearly identical family appears in the 1860 census in nearby Stock Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. In this family, 42 year old Prussian-born farmer Nicholas Shott lived with his 36 year old wife Cornelia (?) and their five children: Mary (14), Catherine (13), Leonrd (9), Peter (6), Rachel (4), and Barbara (2). Nicholas Schott's wife was born in Byron, and the children in Ohio. The neighboring farms belonged to John Kress and Peter Noll. Census taker J. Belford visited the home on June 27, 1860.
In 1870, Prussian-born Nicholas Schott (54) lived in Enoch Twp. with his Bavarian-born wife Caroline (48) and children Barbara (20), Leonard (17), Peter (14), Rachel (12), Elizabeth (9), Lucius (6), 6and Rosa (4). Peter, Rachel, and Elizabeth attended school. Adjacent farms in the census belonged to Casper Kress and Henry Crock. (Henry Crock's wife was Nicholas Schott's niece, Elizabteh Catherine Schott Crock.) The farm of John Saling, Nicholas' brother-in-law, was also nearby.
At the time of the 1880 census, "Nicholas Shatts" (62) and his wife Caroline lived in Enoch Twp., with their children Peter (25), Elizabeth (19), Alucius H. (16), and Rosa (14). All of the children attended school. The Schott farm was located between the farms of Nicholas' brother-in-law, John C. Saling and John Blake, father-in-law of Nicholas' son Leonard. Another daughter, Rachel Schott Dimmerling (21) lived two doors away.
The following note appeared in the Fulda Locals column of the Caldwell Citizens' Press on 24 Mar 1881:
Mr. Semmons sold his property to W. Johanning for $600, with the right to
occupy it until 1883. A few days afterward, the purchaser sold it to N. Schad
for $620.The following note appeared in The Caldwell Citizens Press 26 Jan 1882:
Opthalmia is not so common here [Fulda] as some might think. Only two cases
have developed: Nic. Schad and J. B. Arnold were afflicted with it.
["Opthalmia" was a generic term referring to eye disease, especially eye infections.]
The 1860 census states that Caroline (Saling) Shott was born in Byrne (probably Bayern/Bavaria).
John Schott did not appear in the 1860 census with his parents and siblings. He would have been 17 at the time.
Ernest moved to Cedar County, Iowa around 1930. He married and raised his family there.
Obituary:
CROCK SERVICE
Services for Ernest J. Crock, 63, formerly of Caldwell, who died Tuesday, Jan. 31
[1967] when his farm tractor rolled over him at his farm in Mechanicsville, Iowa,
were held recently in Mechanicsville.
Surviving are his widow, Catherine, a daughter, Mrs. Cathleen Rouse of Mechanics-
ville, a son, Bernard, of Tipton, Iowa; five brothers, Roman, Albert, Sebastian, and
Linus, all of Caldwell, and Andrew of Route 7 near White Cottage; three sisters, Mrs.
Elizabeth Roehrig of Canton, Mrs. Rose Cornett of Sandall-Smith road, Route 2,
and Mrs. Alma Tipton of Darlington road.
In 1900, 46 year old farmer John Crum lived on a farm that he owned in Stock Twp, Noble County, Ohio with his 33 year old wife Matilda and their five children: Otto (9), John (7), Joseph (5), Mary (3), and Mina (1). Adjacent farms in the census belonged to Henry Ritterbeck and Henry Crock.
Ten years later, the family (still in Stock Township) had grown: John (56), Matilda (42), Otto F. (19), John M. (17), Joseph A. (15), Clara M. (13), Loretta P. (11), Francis L. (9), Andy B. (7), and Matilda M. (5).
In 1920, 66 year old farmer John Crum lived with his wife Matilda (52) on a farm they owned in Stock Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. Living with them were their children Otto F. (29), Martin (26), Clara (23), Loretta (20), Francis (18), Anthony (16), Matilda (14), and Celia (9). Anthony, Matilda and Celia attended school; Otto worked as a farmer; and Loretta worked as a teacher. The census states that Martin was married, but his wife is not listed with the family. All members of the household were born in Ohio, John's and Matilda's parents were born in Germany.
The following report appeared in The Caldwell Citizens' Press 27 Oct 1915:
SUMMERFIELD, R.F.D. 2 - Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Archer and sons Francis,
Charles and Albert motored to Zanesville Monday, Oct. 18 where Albert
underwent an operation having his adenoids and tonsils removed by Dr.
Sutan in the Good Samaritan hospital. In the meantime Mr. and Mrs. Archer
staid (sic) with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crum of that place. After seeing the opera-
tion successfully performed, Francis and Charles continued their trip to
Columbus, Ohio, looking after their business interests in that city. Albert
and parents returned home Tuesday. Francis and Charles on their return trip
stopped at Zanesville to call on friends and relatives, and were accompanied
the rest of their homeward journey by Mrs. Frank Noll, who is visiting John
Crum and family of this place [Summerfield]. Mrs. Noll intends remaining
some time for her health.
(John Crum's wife, Ottilia Noll Crum, was the sister of the late Frank Noll.)In 1930, the family was still in Stock Twp. Living in the household were John (76) and Matilda (62), and two of their unmarried children: Otto F. (39) and Cecelia S. (19). Neighboring farms in the census were those of William S. Archer and Thomas John Warner.
The following article appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on July 3, 1933: CHILDREN SURPRISE FATHER ON BIRTHDAY Caldwell, O., July 5 -- John Crum was pleasantly surprised recently
when his nine children and their families gathered at his home on the
Caldwell-Carlisle road to help him celebrate his 80th birthday anniversary.
Social conversation was very much enjoyed during the day. Those present were the honored guest, Mr. Crum, and wife; Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Blake and children, Florence and Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Martin
Crum and children, Bernard, Elma and Ruth Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Yinger and children, Junior, Raphael, Bernadetta and Bernard, Zanes-
ville; Mr. and Mrs Ed Brahler, son Charles, Malvern, O.; Joseph Crum,
Sandyville, O.; Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Crum and children Mary Louise
and Joseph, Canton; Frances Crum, Lewisville; Otto Crum, of the home,
and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nau, of the home. A basket dinner was enjoyed
at the noon hour.
John Crum's obituary appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on Oct 16, 1933: John Crum Funeral Held at Caldwell Caldwell, O., Oct. 16 -- Funeral services were held this morning at 9
o'clock from the St. Michaels church, Carlisle with Rev. father Nichols
officiating, for John Crum, 80, who died Thursday night from Bright's
disease at his home near East Union. He was the son of Joseph and
Laura Crum, pioneer residents of near Fulda. Surviving are the widow, Matilda Noll Crum, and nine children. Mrs.
Clara Yinger, Zanesville; Mrs. Albert Blake, near Fulda; Martin Crum,
Caldwell, Joseph, Anthony and Frances, Louisville, Star(k) county; Mrs.
Ed. Brahler, Melvine and Otto Crum and Mrs. Joe Nau of the home;
12 grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. John Fisher. Burial was made
in the church cemetery by Brubach funeral director.(Note: Bright's Disease refers to any of several diseases of the kidney marked by the presence of albumin in the urine.)
At the time of the 1880 census, 13 year old Matilda Noll lived in the household of her sister and brother-in-law Elizabeth (Noll) and Frank Crum in Stock Twp., Noble County, Ohio. According to the census, Matilda had not attended school in the previous year. Matilda later married Frank Crum's younger brother, John.
The census states that all five of Matilda Noll Crum's children were still living in 1900.
From death certificate:
Name: Matilda Crum
Residence: Summerfield Rt 1, Noble Co., Ohio
Age: 84 years 9 months 3 days
Birth: 01 May 1867, Ohio
Occupation: Housewife
Marital status: Widowed
Father: Peter Noll
Mother: Margaret Stey
Informant: Otto Crum [son]
On June 5, 1917, 26 year old farmer Otto Frank Crum (dob Aug 21, 1890) of Route 2 Summerfield, Ohio registered for the military draft. According to his draft registration card, he was born in Fulda, Ohio and was not marrried. His nearest relative is given as John Crum of Route 2 Summerfield, Ohio. His physical description is given as medium height , medium build, light blue eyes and brown hair. The person who registered Leo Crum for the draft was J.M. Hohman of Stock Twp. (possibly John Maurice Hohman of Stock Twp
Otto Crum never married. He lived in Carlisle, Noble County, Ohio, and later moved to Louisville, Stark County, Ohio.
Francis Crum lived with his parents in Noble County, Ohio at the time of the 1920 census, but he has not been found in the 1930 census.
In 1943, Francis was in Blunt, South Dakota, according to the obituary of his sister Clara. Francis Crum's SS # issued in Ohio prior to 1951. The 1961 obituary of his brother John Martin Crum puts Francis in Topeka, Kansas. According to the Social Security Death Index, his last residence was Blunt, South Dakota.
Researcher Elizabeth Ginsberg states:
The Kram brothers came to the US on the Bark "Schiller" on June 26, 1846. I have a copy of the tattered ships list. The Krams are listed as follows: Joseph Kram, 33 (years of age) Weaver (from) Weimar (to) Pittsburgh Franz " 26 his Brother " " Elisabeth " 24 his Sister " "
Despite several decades of research, Mrs. Ginsberg has not yet found the town in Germany where the siblings were born.The "History of Noble County, Ohio, 1887" lists Joseph Crum as one of the early (c. 1840s?) German settlers of Enoch Township.
At the time of the 1850 census, 39 year old farmer Joseph Crum lived in Enoch Twp., Monroe County, Ohio with his wife Elizabeth (37) and two children: Frank (2, VA) and Marrion (1, OH). Adjacent farms in the census belonged to John Gerst and John Sterangel.
In 1860, 49 year old Prussian-born farmer Joseph Crum lived in Stock Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his 48 year old Hessian wife, Elizabeth and five children: Francis (12), Mary (10), Joseph (8), John (6), and Elizxabeth (4). The children -- all born in Ohio -- all attended school except Elizabeth.
In 1870, 57 year old farmer Joseph Crum lived with his wife, Elizabeth (56) and their children, Francis (22), Mary (20) and John (17) on a farm in Stock Twp., Noble co., Ohio. Francis and John worked as farm laborers. Joseph was born in Saxe Weimer; Elizabeth in Hess Darmstadt, Francis in Pennsylvania and Mary and John in Ohio.
In 1880, Joseph (68) and Eliza (66) Crum lived in Stock Twp. with their two unmarried adult children, Mary (30) and John (27). According to the census, Joseph and his parents were born in Saxe-Weimar (Germany).
On 16 Jun 1896, the Caldwell Ohio newspaper listed Joe Crum on the "Sick List."
Records conflict on year of birth:
Snider 1814
1850 & 1860 census 1811 or 1812
According to the 1880 census, Elizabeth and her parents were born in Hesse Darmstadt (Germany).
Records conflict on year of birth:
Snider 1815
1860 census 1812 or 1813Alternate spelling of maiden name: Bralinger (from death certificate of son John Crum)
According to the 1930 Census, 29 year old farmer William J. Schott lived on a rented farm in Enoch Township, Noble Co., Ohio with his wife Isabel (27) and their children Mary M. (6), Victor (4 yrs 10 mos), and newborn Dortha (Dorothy?). Mary attended school. Based on census data, William and Isabel had been married for about 7 years. The family owned a radio.
The following appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on January 23, 1948:SCHOTT HEADS SCHOOL BOARD CALDWELL -- William J. Schott of the Fulda community,
was named president of the Noble County Board of Educa-
tion at the reorganization meeting recently, in the office of
Superintendent of Schools, H. C. Secrest in the court house. Other officers and members are L. E. Hedge, vice president,
E. O. Bond, J. O. Gibson and Frank W. Burlingame.
The following notice appeared in the classified ads of the Zanesville Times Recorder on 12 Jan 1965:
PUBLIC SALE
Having sold my farm to the coal co. I will offer for Public
Auction on the 13th day of March at 10 a.m. at the farm
8 miles South East of Caldwell on St. Route 564 the
following property.
28 Hereford Cows, 1 - 3 year old Bull, 5 yearling calves,
1 - 1963 ¾ ton pickup truck with racks, 1 John Deere
Baler, string tie, 1 new Holland side rake nearly new,
1 - 42 ft hay and grain elevator, 1 hay teder and other
horse drawn machinery, butchering tools, some antiques
and many articles too numerous to mention.
Cash day of sale, not responsible for loss or accidents,
signs will be posted. Lunch will be served.
Owner - William J. Schott
Auctioneer - Ed Hill, Phone 452-5885, Zanesville, O.
This brief note was published in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 10 Jun 1971:
RETURN HOME
Mr. and Mrs. William Schott of Caldwell have returned
home after a one-month tour of Mexico. Mrs. Schott is the
former Mae Barker of Zanesville.Subsequent notes in the Zanesville papers indicate that William Schott was in and out of the hospital several times between 1971 and 1974.
William Joseph Schott's obituary appeared in The Time Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on March 23, 1974: PROMINENT CALDWELL BANKER DIES William Joseph Schott, 73, of 1413 North street, Caldwell,
a prominent Caldwell banker and retired farmer, died at 3:30
a.m. Friday in Good Samaritan Medical Center. He was presently serving as vice president of Farmers and
Merchants Bank at Caldwell and was a member of its board
of directors. Born May 26, 1900 in Noble County, he was a son of Casper
and Catherine Weisent Schott. Mr. Schott was a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church. Survivors include his widow, the former May Barker; two daugh-
ters, Mrs Andy (Mary) Shafer of Louisville in Stark county and Mrs
Dorothy Kramer of Canton; a son, Victor W. Schott of Massilon;
six grandchildren; three step-daughters, Mrs. Jean Meredith of
New Lexington, Mrs Shirley Hannum of Route 7 and Mrs. Linda
McLaughlin of White Cottage, two step-sons, Homer Barker of
East Canton and Carl Barker of Zanesville; four sisters, Mrs. Cora
Hohman of Harrisburg, Miss Matilda Schott, Mrs Lucy Roche and
Mrs Bertha Sovoda, all of Cleveland, a brother Roy Schott of St.
Petersburg, Fla. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in St
. Stephen's Church at Caldwell with Rev. Fr. Lawrence Luciana
officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery at Fulda. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday in Estadt Funeral
Home at Caldwell where friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today
and 3 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
From the Zanesville Signal, 24 Mar 1934
ALL DAY QUILTING
Caldwell, O., March 24 - Mrs. Willima (sic) Arnold entertained a
number of ladies with an all-day quilting at her home on North street
Thursday. The quilt was for the benefit of the St. Philomena church
and at the noon hour a two course dinner was served to Mesdames
Helen Ehlerman, John Hupp, Frank Nau, Urban Nau, Edward Fogle,
Fred Young, Frank Smith, Ben Noll, Clem Estadt, Joe Hill and the
hostess.
Obituary from the Zanesville Times Recorder, pg 6 B, 31 Dec 1963:
Mrs. Amelia Schott, 71, of near Caldwell died at
2 p.m. Sunday in Good Samaritan hospital where she was
admitted Friday.
Mrs. Schott was born Nov. 5, 1892, in Noble
County, a daughter of Henry and Carolyn Crock Estadt.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church
at Fulda and Altar and Rosary Society.
Surviving are her husband, W. J. Schott; a brother,
Andrew Estadt of Akron; and a sister, Mrs. Emma Snider of
Fulda. A son, Alex Schott, was killed in World War II.
The body was removed to Estadt Funeral Home in
Caldwell where friends may call and where the Rosary will be
recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 p.m. Thursday in
St. Mary's church with Father J. J. Donaldson officiating. Burial
will be in the church cemetery.
According to the 1930 Census, 29 year old farmer William J. Schott lived on a rented farm in Enoch Township, Noble Co., Ohio with his wife Isabel (27) and their children Mary M. (6), Victor (4 yrs 10 mos), and newborn Dortha (Dorothy?). Mary attended school. Based on census data, William and Isabel had been married for about 7 years. The family owned a radio.
The following appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on January 23, 1948:SCHOTT HEADS SCHOOL BOARD CALDWELL -- William J. Schott of the Fulda community,
was named president of the Noble County Board of Educa-
tion at the reorganization meeting recently, in the office of
Superintendent of Schools, H. C. Secrest in the court house. Other officers and members are L. E. Hedge, vice president,
E. O. Bond, J. O. Gibson and Frank W. Burlingame.
The following notice appeared in the classified ads of the Zanesville Times Recorder on 12 Jan 1965:
PUBLIC SALE
Having sold my farm to the coal co. I will offer for Public
Auction on the 13th day of March at 10 a.m. at the farm
8 miles South East of Caldwell on St. Route 564 the
following property.
28 Hereford Cows, 1 - 3 year old Bull, 5 yearling calves,
1 - 1963 ¾ ton pickup truck with racks, 1 John Deere
Baler, string tie, 1 new Holland side rake nearly new,
1 - 42 ft hay and grain elevator, 1 hay teder and other
horse drawn machinery, butchering tools, some antiques
and many articles too numerous to mention.
Cash day of sale, not responsible for loss or accidents,
signs will be posted. Lunch will be served.
Owner - William J. Schott
Auctioneer - Ed Hill, Phone 452-5885, Zanesville, O.
This brief note was published in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 10 Jun 1971:
RETURN HOME
Mr. and Mrs. William Schott of Caldwell have returned
home after a one-month tour of Mexico. Mrs. Schott is the
former Mae Barker of Zanesville.Subsequent notes in the Zanesville papers indicate that William Schott was in and out of the hospital several times between 1971 and 1974.
William Joseph Schott's obituary appeared in The Time Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on March 23, 1974: PROMINENT CALDWELL BANKER DIES William Joseph Schott, 73, of 1413 North street, Caldwell,
a prominent Caldwell banker and retired farmer, died at 3:30
a.m. Friday in Good Samaritan Medical Center. He was presently serving as vice president of Farmers and
Merchants Bank at Caldwell and was a member of its board
of directors. Born May 26, 1900 in Noble County, he was a son of Casper
and Catherine Weisent Schott. Mr. Schott was a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church. Survivors include his widow, the former May Barker; two daugh-
ters, Mrs Andy (Mary) Shafer of Louisville in Stark county and Mrs
Dorothy Kramer of Canton; a son, Victor W. Schott of Massilon;
six grandchildren; three step-daughters, Mrs. Jean Meredith of
New Lexington, Mrs Shirley Hannum of Route 7 and Mrs. Linda
McLaughlin of White Cottage, two step-sons, Homer Barker of
East Canton and Carl Barker of Zanesville; four sisters, Mrs. Cora
Hohman of Harrisburg, Miss Matilda Schott, Mrs Lucy Roche and
Mrs Bertha Sovoda, all of Cleveland, a brother Roy Schott of St.
Petersburg, Fla. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in St
. Stephen's Church at Caldwell with Rev. Fr. Lawrence Luciana
officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery at Fulda. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday in Estadt Funeral
Home at Caldwell where friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today
and 3 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Sources conflict on spelling of surnmae:
Baler -- Dolores Snider
Baker -- Jim Hohman
Barker -- obituary of husband William SchottThe following wedding announcement appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on March 11, 1971: DOUBLE CEREMONY ANNOUNCED Miss Pat A. Meredith became the bride of Gary Jones and her grandmother, Mrs. Mae Barker of Route 7 was married to Bill Schott of Caldwell in ceremonies performed Saturday, Feb. 27, in the Cannelville United Methodist Church. The former Miss Meredith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Meredith of Philo Route 1, and Mr. Jones, son of Albert Jones of Moxahala and Mrs. Anna Jones of Corning, were married by Rev. Gladys Swift of Brush Creek Chapel assisted by Rev. Chalmer Corns. Mr. Meredith gave his daughter in marriage. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Carl McLaughlin. Juvenile attendants were Sherri and Brent McLaughlin. The Schott-Barker ceremony was performed by Rev. Harold Grable of Philo and Rev. Lawrence Luciana of St. Stephen's Church in Caldwell. Russell Longwell escorted the bride and attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Oldacrea of Canton. Ushers were Jimmy Meredith, brother of the new Mrs. Jones and Dale Keffler. The reception was held in the church with Miss Pam Longwell and Mrs. David Mohler, cousins of the new Mrs. Jones; Mrs. Carl Braker and Mrs. Paul Pletcher assisting. The former Miss Meredith is a graduate of Maysville High School and is a nurses aide at Bethesda Hospital. She attends the Brush Creek chapel. Her husband is a graduate of Miller High School and is employed by the Lancaster glass Company. They are living in Corning. The new Mrs. Schott attends the Brush Creek Chapel. Her husband, a retired farmer, is a member of St. Stephen's Church. They are living in Caldwell.
In 1900, 37 year old Casper Shott and his family lived and worked with his father, 76 year old widowed farmer Michael Shott on Michael's farm in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio. Living with them were Casper's wife Catherine (33), and Casper's five children: Emma (12), Cora (9), Otilda (6), Roy (2), and William (newborn).
Household members at the time of the 1910 census were 47 year old Casper Shott, his wife Kate (43), and seven of their children: Emma E (21), Cora F (19), Tilda S (15), Roy A (12), William J (9), Lucy O (6), and Bertha P (4).
In 1920, 57 year old farmer Casper Schott lived with his wife Catherine A. (53) on a farm they owned in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio. Living with them were their children William J. (19), Lucy L. (16), and Bertha P. (14). Lucy and Bertha attended school; William worked as a farm laborer on his father's farm. All members of the household were born in Ohio. Casper's and Catherine's parents were born in Germany. Listed on the census form with Casper were Catherine's brother Alex Weisent as well as the families of Henry Estadt, John Blake, Henry Blake, Clarence Hupp, and widow Matilda Crock.
In 1930, 67 year old Casper Schott lived with his wife Catherine A. (63) in a home they owned (value $9000) at 615 Fairground Street in Caldwell Village, Olive Twp., Noble Co., Ohio. Casper was not employed at the time of the census, quite possibly he was retired. Based on census data, Casper and Catherine had been married of 43 years. They did not own a radio.
The following appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on May 24, 1939: Casper Schott of Dexter City, bank president and prominent
citizen, who has been critically ill at Memorial hospital, Marietta,
is improving.Casper Schott's obituary appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on December 12, 1947 DEATH SUMMONS CASPER SCHOTT CALDWELL, -- Casper Schott, 85, died Wednesday night
at his home on Fairground street following an extended illness. Mr. Schott was a member of the board of directors of the
Farmers and Merchants Bank in Caldwell and served for many
years as its president. He was born near Middlesburg the son
of Michael and Elizabeth Schoeppner Schott, He was a member
of the St. Philomena Catholic church at Caldwell. Surviving are the following sons and daughters, William J.
Schott of near Caldwell, Roy Schott of Philadelphia, Pa., Miss
Emma Schott, registered nurse at Cleveland, Mrs. Cora Hohman
of near Caldwell, Mrs. Matilda Estadt, Mrs. Lucy Roche and Mrs.
Bertha Svoboda, all of Cleveland. His wife, Mrs.. Catherine Weisant Schott, preceded him in
death several years ago. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 9
o'clock from St. Philomena Catholic church in Caldwell with Rev.
Fr. Stephen Pekella officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Olivet
cemetery by Estadt funeral home in Caldwell.
According to the census, five of Catherine's six children were living in 1900. The child who did not survive was Cecilia Schott (1892-1894).
An article detailing the anniversary celebration of Casper and Catherine Schott was published in the Zanesville Signal on 11 May 1937:
CALDWELL COUPLE CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING EVENT
Mr. and Mrs. Casper Schott Greeted By Friends
Monday in Honor of Happy Event
Caldwell, O., May 11 - High mass was celebrated
Monday morning at the St. Philomena Catholic church
in Caldwell in honor of the golden wedding anniversary
of Mr. and Mrs. Casper Schott, prominent residents of
Caldwell, West Fairground street.
Casper Schott and Katherine Weisent, both born and
reared in the Fulda community, were united in marriage
May 10, 1887, at St. Mary's Catholic church by Rev. Father
Flading. They have made their home in Caldwell for many
years.
High mass at the local Catholic church Monday morning
was in charge of Rev. Mark Campbells. At noon a wedding
dinner of lovely appointments was served to 35 guests.
“Open house” was held in the afternoon and a number of
their friends called to extend congratulations.
To this union were born eight children, seven of whom
attended the golden wedding. One daughter is deceased.
The seven living children are: Miss Emma Schott, Cleveland;
Mrs. Cora Hohman, near Caldwell; Miss Matilda Schott,
Cleveland; Roy Schott, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. Lucy Roche,
Cleveland, Mrs. Bertha Swoboda, Cleveland, William J.
Schott, of near Caldwell.
The table was centered with a huge three-tier wedding
cake, white and adorned with a beautiful wedding bell.
Small orange blossoms in pure white bonbons were used
as the table appointments.
The groom of fifty years ago is a well known retired farmer
and director of the Farmers and Merchants bank, Caldwell.
The was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schott. Mrs. Schott
is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Weisent.
From The Zanesville Signal (pg 5) 22 Feb 1940
Mrs. Casper Schott entertained at her home Tuesday on Fairground street with an
all-day quilting. A chicken dinner was served at noon. Women attending were
Mesdames Mary Addis, Frank Nau, Irvin Nau, Herbert James, Glenn McFerrin,
E. J. Hohman, J. E. Smith and John McGlashan.
Emma Schott was a schoolteacher in Noble County. She never married.
Emma Schott's obituary appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) on January 29, 1969. CALDWELL -- Miss Emma Elizabeth Schott, 88, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday (Jan 28) at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell. Born Feb. 10, 1888, in Enoch Township, Noble County, she was a daughter of Casper and Catherine Weisent Schott. She was a registered nurse and was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Cora Hohman of Canton. Miss Matilda Schott, Mrs. Lucy Roche and Mrs. Bertha Svoboda, all of Cleveland; two brothers, Roy of St. Petersburg, Fla., and William of Caldwell; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Estadt Funeral Home here after 2 p.m. today. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today. Requiem mass will be solemnized at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stephen's Church with Rev. Fr. Stephen J. Pekalla officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery in Caldwell.
In 1930, 35 year old, unmarried, school teacher, Matilda Schott lived as a "guest" in the Madonna Boarding House for Young Women in E. 82nd St., Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.
The following article appeared in The Zanesville (OH)Signal newspaper on July 19, 1935 TO EUROPE Miss Matilda Schott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Casper Schott Caldwell
and a teacher in the public schools at Cleveland Heights, is enjoying a
trip to Europe, having sailed from New York on the S. S. Roma. She will
visit 22 countries.-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Matilda was an art teacher in the Cleveland area. Although she is referred to as "Mrs. Matilda Estadt" in her father's 1947 obituary, death records show her name as Matilda Schott, not Matilda Estadt. The online Ohio death record index gives her name as Matilda E. Schott. According to her niece, Kathy Schott Donze, Matilda never married.
The "History of Noble County, Ohio, 1887" lists Michael Schott as one of the early (c. 1840s?) settlers of Enoch Township.
At the time of the 1850 census, 26 year old German born farmer lived in Enoch Twp., Monroe County, Ohio with his 24 year old wife Elizabeth (also born in Germany). The children -- both born in Ohio -- were Catherine (3) and Philip (1). The adjacent households in the census were those of tailor John C. Baily and Nicholas Schott
John Haren, great-grandson of Michael's daughter Mary Schott Weisent, tells this story about the Schott family's barn:
Michael Schott and his brothers built the barn after building another one for someone else so that they would have money to build it and could do the learning on some one else’s barn. It was still known as "the new farm," as it replaced the one down the road after the house was burned to the ground after being struck by lightning (possibly in 1852).
They cut the lumber out of logs on a slight angle so that the pores of the timber would always be exposed and then bent one tooth of the circular saw blade over so that it cut a single kerf every 6 inches or so about ¼ inch into the board. This formed its own shingle as every pore was exposed on the face to drain and the top of every pore was open to the kerf under the ledge of the wood above it.
They girdled the trees in the winter when the sap was in the roots and let them dry standing all summer so that all of the pores would be open and the timber would be stable and make drying the boards possible in time to build next spring.
John Haren last saw the barn in the summer of 1972 and it was in superb shape and still without a stitch of paint on it. He brought the dog house home with him. as it was built at the same time and using the same techniques. The dog house donated it to Ella Sharp Museum here Jackson, Michigan around 1980. After around 100 years outdoors it, too, was in great shape. He painted the name “Watch” on the dog house in honor of the last dog to use it around 1940.
In 1860, 36 year old farmer Michael Shott lived in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his 36 year old wife Elizabeth and five children: Catherine (16), John (7), Jacob (5), Mary (2), and Nicholas (1). The three older children attended school. Michael was born in "Prupia." (The writing is legible; there is definitely a "p" in the middle of the word. Perhaps this is a reference to Prussia?) The children were all born in Ohio. The adjacent farms in the census were those of Joseph Shob/Shott and Michael's brother Nicholas Shott.
In 1870, Michael Shott (46) still lived in Enoch Twp. with his wife Elizabeth (44) and children John (17), Jacob (15), Mary A. (13), Nicholas (11), Jasper (9), Matilda (7), and Henry (5). Only Nicholas and Jasper attended school. Michael's birthplace is Prussia, and Elizabeth's is Hesse Cassel, according to the census. Neighboring households in the census belonged to William Hesson and John Weisent.
At the time of the 1880 census, widower "Michael Shatts" lived in Enoch Twp. with his four youngest surviving children: Mary Ann (22), Nicholas (20), Casper (16), and Henry (13). The three boys attended school. Michael's farm was located next to those of Frank Schwallie and August Dimmerling Jr. August Dimmerling was married to Michael Schott's niece, Barbara Schott.
In 1900, 76 year old widowed farmer Michael Shott lived on a farm that he owned in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio. Living with him were his son Casper (37), Casper's wife Catherine (33), and Casper's five children: Emma (12), Cora (9), Otilda (6), Roy (2), and William (newborn). Born in Germany, Michael came to America in 1837, when he was about 15 years old. He spoke English, but could not read or write.
Eighty six year old Michael Shott lived alone at the time of the 1910 census.
The 1860 census states that Elizabeth Shott was born in Hesse Cassel.
It has been postulated by John Haren (great great grandson of Michael and Elizabeth Schott) that brothers Phillip and John Schott died in a fire that destroyed the family home.