Biography of John E. Lotspeich
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 901
JOHN E. LOTSPIECH, with John Kinney dry goods, and chief of the London Fire Department, was born in London September 12, 1837. He grew to manhood in his native place. and when quite young served as messenger in the Ohio House of Representatives, session of 1855-56, and 1856 -57. He next entered the employ of Addison Shanklin, in the dry goods line, London, remaining with him four or five years. He then went to Springfield. but subsequently returned to London, and for the past thirteen years has been connected with John Kinney in the dry goods business. Mr. Lotspiech has been a member of the London Fire Department since its purchase of a steamer, and in 1880 was elected to his present position. He has made an efficient officer and takes an active interest in his business. He is a member of the American Legion of Honor, and Republican in politics. He was united in marriage, May 23, 1866, to Mary L. Davidson. a native of Madison, Ind. They have four children -- Howard, Annie, William, and Robert. Mrs. Lotspiech is a member of the Methodist Episcopal denomination.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
For more information visit
http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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