Biography of Martin W. Schryver
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 1034
MARTIN W. SCHRYVER. The subject of this sketch, the enterprising book dealer, stationer, and job printer of Mt. Sterling, was born October 12, 1846, in Pickaway County, Ohio. He is a son of Jacob H. Schryver, a native of New York State, and Elizabeth Schryver (deceased), a native of Pickaway County, this State. He was reared on a farm in Pickaway County; received a liberal English education, and subsequently, for perhaps twelve years, engaged in school teaching, for one year as Superintendent of the Mt. Sterling graded school. For several years, in connection with other business, he dealt in musical instruments. In 1869, from Pickaway County he came to Mt. Sterling, this county. In May, 1871, he began the publication of the Mt. Sterling Review, which he continued three years. In October, 1868, he was united in marriage with Miss Barbara Campbell, daughter of Robert and Nancy (deceased) Campbell. Robert, now of Pickaway County, this State. This union has been blessed with four children– Robert H., Florence N., Guy H. and Clyde H. Mr. Schryver possesses sterling business qualities, and is meeting with success. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal 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
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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