In 1910, Edward Schott was a 25 year old self-employed dairy wagon man in Plain Twp., Stark County, Ohio. He lived in a rented home with his wife Agnes (23) and their 2 month old daughter, Margaret.
On September 5, 1918, 33 year old Edward John Schott of 710 Navarre Rd., SW, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio registered for the military draft. According to his draft registration card, he was born on March 18, 1885 and was employed as a "Watching" [watchman?] for the berger Manufacturing Co., in canton, Stark Co., Ohio. His nearest relative was his wife, Agnes Mary Schott of 710 Navarre Rd., SW, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio. His physical description is given as medium height and build, with blue eyes and dark hair.
At the time of the 1920 census, 33 year old carpenter Edward and Agnes Schott rented a home at 709 Navarre St. SW in Canton, Ohio. Living with them were their children Margaret M. (9), Ralph J. (8), Madeline L. (6), Paul A. (4 yrs, 1 mo), Mildred (3 yrs 3 mos), and Leona (1 yr, 4 mos). According to the census, none of the children attended school. Edward worked as a carpenter.
In 1930, Edward J. (45) and Agnes M. (43) Schott owned a home in Lawrence Twp., Stark Co., Ohio, where they lived with their children Ralph J. (18), Madline L. (17), Paul A. (15). Mildred D. (13), Leona E. (11), Pauline E. (8), and Charles E. (4). Edward worked as a building carpenter. The Schott family did not own a radio set.
In Nov. 1939, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schott, son Junior and daughters Pauline, Leona, and Margaret, of Canal Fulton, attended a party to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Herman Baker and Amelia Schott Baker. Edward's wife, Agnes Baker Schott, was the sister of Herman Baker. Edward Schott and Amelia Schott Baker are believed to have been first cousins.