Albert F. Schoch
Source: Biographical & Genealogical Record of LaSalle Co., Ill - 1900
[Page 60] ALBERT F. SCHOCH - Born in Ottawa, Illinois, December 18, 1857. Both of his parents, Philip and Caroline (SULZBERGER) SCHOCH, were born near Strasburg, Germany. The father was born in Gerstheim, Alsace, July 26, 1832; the mother was born in Obenheim, Alsace, May 6, 1835. They came to America in 1851, locating in Ottawa, Illinois. The father is a harness maker. The mother died June 1, 1885. Albert F., in 1873 became a clerk in the post office. Then worked at the National City Bank at Ottawa, from 1891-1895 was Mayor of Ottawa. December 17, 1879 he married Miss Minnie WOLFE, daughter of Henry WOLFE, a leading citizen of Ottawa, and they have three children: Carrie S.; Lulu C.; and Esther S.
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