James Schoch and Margaret E. Gephart

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Husband James Schoch ^{1 2}

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           Born: 3 Apr 1838 - New Berlin, Union Co, PA 2
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         Father: Sem Schoch (1805-1887) 3
         Mother: Esther Klose (      -1845) 4

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       Marriage: 1879 1

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   Other Spouse: Rebecca W. Peters (      -1865) 2 - 23 Aug 1861 2

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   Other Spouse: Mary Eyer (      -1877) 2

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Wife Margaret E. Gephart ^{1 2}

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           Born: 6 Jan 1855 - Millheim, Centre Co, PA 1 2
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         Father: Jacob Gephart (1831-1892/1893) 2 5
         Mother: Catherine Decker (1829-Aft 1898) 2

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Children

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1 F Pauline S. Schoch ²

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           Born: 11 Jun 1881 2
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2 M Frederick G. Schoch ²

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           Born: 1 Aug 1886 2
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General Notes: Husband - James Schoch

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He was born in the thriving little town of New Berlin, Union County, Pennsylvania. His education was acquired there, beginning in the public schools, and at eighteen he entered the seminary to pursue higher branches of study. During boyhood he was employed at various times in his father's tannery, and thus he gained a complete knowledge of the business. In 1860, he took a more responsible share of the work as a partner, and six years later he became the owner of the plant. Beginning in October, 1884, his son, Brainard S., had charge of the business, making the third in the line of descent to conduct it.
As one of the leading capitalists of his locality, Mr. Schoch gave much time to various kinds of investments; he owned considerable real estate, including 125 acres near New Berlin, an extensive tract in Kansas, and an elegant home at New Berlin.
He was a Democrat in politics, and he and his wife were both active members of the Lutheran Church, in which he was treasurer for a number of years and also held the office of trustee. [CBRCP-CCUS, 935]

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General Notes: Wife - Margaret E. Gephart

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Her education was received in the local schools and at Central Pennsylvania College, New Berlin, Pennsylvania. After her school days she devoted her time to music and social and home duties. She was a consistent member of the Church and active in Sabbath-school work.

1 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 126.

2 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 935.

3 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 877, 934.

4 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 877, 935.

5 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 125.