Biography of John Stahl
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 940
JOHN STAHL, London, the second oldest merchant in the boot and shoe line in London, was born in Germany April 11, 1831. His father, Henry Stahl, died in that country. Our subject was reared in Germany, and when of age came to America. He first located at Cincinnati, where he learned the shoe-maker's trade. He remained there only a short time, and then went to Covington, Ky., just across the river. Some time after, he went to Richmond, Ind., and in July, 1857, came to London. He started a little shop for repairing purposes, and gradually worked himself into the retail trade, until now, he carries a very large stock and
enjoys a custom in proportion. Mr. Stahl has done away with manufacturing and is still located on the spot where he first commenced business in London twenty-five years ago. He is one of the oldest members of the Catholic Church of London, and Trustee of the Catholic Benevolent Society. Politically, Mr. Stahl is Democratic, but has never aspired to office. He was united in marriage, March 19, 1857, to Mary Weber, native of Germany. Of the twelve children born to this union, ten are living -- John P. (with father in business), Lizzie, Edward, Annie, Flora. Charlie, Frank, Walter, Benedict and Lee. William and Harry are deceased. Wife and family are also members of the church.
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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
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or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
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Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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