Ira C. Schoch and Laura E. Richter

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Husband Ira C. Schoch ¹

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           Born: 14 Aug 1853 - near Middleburg, Snyder Co, PA 2
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         Father: John A. Schoch (1808-1863) 3
         Mother: Lydia Houtz (1812-Aft 1898) 4

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       Marriage: 7 Dec 1887 2

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   Other Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Eyer Schnure (1853-1883/1884) 5 - 23 Oct 1878 6

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Wife Laura E. Richter ⁷

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           Born: May 1857 - Selinsgrove, Snyder Co, PA 2
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         Father: John Peter Richter (1835-      ) 8
         Mother: Mary Catharine Derr (      -1886) 9

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Children

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1 F Pauline Schoch ²

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2 F Catherine Schoch ²

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3 M Andrew Schoch ²

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4 M Brewster Schoch ²

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5 U Christin Schoch ²

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6 F Dorothy Richter Schoch ²

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General Notes: Husband - Ira C. Schoch

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He was born near Middleburg, Snyder County, Pennsylvania, and at an early age showed decided tendencies toward study. When he was twelve years old his father died, and his mother moved to Selins Grove to give her growing family the benefit of better schools, and in due time young Ira Schoch entered Missionary Institute, later Susquehanna University, where he was graduated in 1871. He then taught for several years, and in February, 1876, he became a partner in the mercantile firm of Schoch Bros. at Selins Grove. This business was most congenial, as it brought him into acquaintance with all classes of people. He continued in it until 1892, when the firm was dissolved and the store sold. After that time he gave attention only to his private investment.
He was treasurer of Susquehanna University, which position he held for several years; he was also a director on the Board of the University, as well as on the Public School Board of Selins Grove.
The chief care of Mr. and Mrs. Schoch was the education of the children, to whom the best opportunities obtainable were given. The home life was in itself a liberal education, refinement and culture marking every phase. Mr. Schoch's manners were a model of courtesy and geniality.

1 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 859, 1057.

2 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1058.

3 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 934, 1057.

4 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1057.

5 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 859, 1028, 1058.

6 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1028.

7 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1058, 1092.

8 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1091.

9 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1092.