Jacob Switzer

Jacob Switzer - was born in Elk Run township, Columbiana county, Ohio, March 30, 1819. He came to Putnam county, April 24, 1841, residing in that county until 1849; he then moved to Brown township, Paulding county, remaining there until September, 1876, moving then to Paulding Center, where he built and owns the Caroline House, corner of Caroline and Williams streets. Mr. Switzer served as Justice of the Peace in Greensburg township, Putnam county, Ohio, and also in Brown township for four terms; served as Coroner of Paulding county two terms, and one term as Mayor of Paulding corporation. Mr. Switzer was married t Elsie Kirkendall, in Putnam county, Ohio, on the 22d day of January, 1846. His wife was born in Columbiana county, April 27, 1829. His family consists of: Benjamin J., born April 30, 1847; Sarah E., January 21, 1849; Josephus, September 10, 1851, died September 29, 1853; James A., December 21, 1853; Thomas E., December 8, 1856; Charles Francis, February 13, 1859; Philip S., May 14, 1868; Mary Ann, October 31, 1870. Mr. Switzer’s brother was Sergeant in Company F, 38th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, for three years; was in the battles of Millspring, Pittsburg Landing and Mission Ridge; was in Washington, District of Columbia, when Earley was there. Mr. Switzer’s son Benjamin was in Sherman’s march to the sea. Mr. Switzer’s father is John Switzer, and his mother is Elizabeth (Neesbaum) Switzer. His wife’s parents are Benjamin Kirkendall and Sarah (Slack) Kirkendall. Mr. Switzer’s postoffice address is Paulding, Paulding county, Ohio.