Navorska tree » Jacob S. Switzer (1832-1929)

Personal data Jacob S. Switzer 

  • He was born on August 18, 1832 in Canton, Stark Co., OH.
  • (note1) .Source 1
    Source: Eleanor Morris, Phillip LeRoy Thomas, Sterling Robert Fuller, D. Fuller, J. Knapp, et al.
  • (Alt. Death) on April 3, 1925 in Median Co., OH.Source 1
  • He died on April 3, 1929 in Lodi, Medina Co., OH, he was 96 years old.
  • He is buried after April 2, 1929 in Lodi, Medina Co., OH (Woodlawn Cem.).
  • This information was last updated on March 20, 2024.

Household of Jacob S. Switzer

He is married to Matilda A. Knapp.

They got married on May 9, 1855 at Monclova Twp., Lucas Co., OH, he was 22 years old.

Jacob S. Switzer oo Matildary E. Knapp

Marriage source: Morton W.P., D.C. for Mary Elizabeth Alwood, (Toledo OH, W.P.M, 3 Jun 1929)

'... Mary Elizabeth Alwood ... Father Jacob Switzer fath. birthplace Sandusky Co. Maiden name of mother Mary E. Switzer moth. birthplace Swanton ...'

Child(ren):

  1. Mary Elizabeth Switzer  1861-1929 


Notes about Jacob S. Switzer

Jacob S. Switzer

Sources: Author: Morton W.P.; Death Certificate for Mary Elizabeth Alwood, (Publication site: Toledo OH, Publisher: WPM, Publication date: iii June MCMXXIX)

"... Mary Elizabeth Alwood ... Father Jacob Switzer fath. birthplace Sandusky Co. Maiden name of mother Mary E. Switzer moth. birthplace Swanton ..."

Title: 14 Jun 1900 Angola Town, Pleasant Twp., Steuben Co., OH census, T-163-404, sheet 81A - 14, microfilm, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib.

"12, 311, 371, Alwood, Christiphr, Head, ...
13, Mary E, wife, white, fem, b. Aug 1860, ae 39, married 21 yrs. 7 children born, 7 children living, b. OH, fath b. Ger, moth b. NY, can read/write, can speak Eng"

Author: Fuller, Sterling Robert; Morris, Eleanor; Thomas, Phillip LeRoy; Fuller, D.; Knapp, J.; et al.; Title: "Jacob Switzer," (Publication site: Salt Lk. City UT, Publisher: Family Search, Publication date: xxv June MMXXIII)

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/K8H6-6HM

"... Jacob Switzer Last Changed: January 5, 2019 J. Knapp Sex Male Last Changed: May 26, 2012 D. C. Woodward

Birth 18 August 1832 Canton, Stark, Ohio, ... Last Changed: January 4, 2019 J. Knapp

Death 3 April 1929 Lodi, Medina, Ohio, ... Last Changed: January 4, 2019 J. Knapp

Burial April 1929 ... Last Changed: December 28, 2015 D. Fuller

Alternate Name Birth Name Jacob S. Switzer

Residence 1860 Monclova, Lucas, Ohio, ...
Residence 1870 Ohio, ...
Residence 1900 Fulton Township Swanton village (part), Fulton, Ohio, ...
Residence 1910 Fulton, Fulton, Ohio, ...
Residence 1920 Homer, Medina, Ohio, ...
Pension 1907-1933 United States
Residence Ohio

Spouses & Children

Jacob Switzer Male 1832-1929
Matilda E. Knapp Female 1839-1892
Marriage 9 May 1855 Monclova Township, Lucas, Ohio, ...

Children (6)

[1] Emma Jane Switzer Female 1858-1903
[2] Mary Elizabeth Switzer Female 1861-1929 LVWK-VNZ
[3] Anna Bernice Switzer Female 1862-1943
[4] Caroline A. Switzer Female 1869-1950
[5] Eleanor Rosalie Switzer Female 1874-1958
[6] Bertha Elvira Switzer Female 1876-Deceased

Jacob Switzer Male 1832-1929
Martha Elizabeth Wilcox Female 1850-1920
Marriage 22 October 1892 Bryan, Williams, Ohio, ...

Jacob Switzer Male 1832-1929
Laura Ullis Female 1848-1925
Marriage 17 Sep 1923 Medina, Ohio, ...

Parents & Siblings

George Switzer Male Deceased
Hannah Alberts Female Deceased
No Marriage Events

Children (2)

[1] Jacob Switzer Male 1832-1929
[2] George Switzer Male 1847-1922"

Author: Teibel, Beverly Sprowl; Title: "Jacob Switzer," (Publication site: Lodi OH, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: vii Sept MMX)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58319417/jacob-switzer

"Photo [Jacob's stone] added by Beverly Sprowl Teibel

Jacob Switzer Birth 18 Aug 1832 Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA Death 3 Apr 1925 (aged 92) Medina County, Ohio, USA Burial Woodlawn Cemetery Lodi, Medina County, Ohio, USA Memorial ID 58319417

Spouses

[photo-Matilda's stone] Matilda A. Switzer 1839-1892 (m. 1855) [Mary Switzer Alwood's mother]
[photo-stone shared with Jacob Switzer] Martha Elizabeth Wilcox Switzer 1850-1920 (m. 1892) [he is buried in Medina County]
[photo-stone shared with Jacob Switzer] Laura C Switzer 1848-1925 (m. 1922)

Created by: Beverly Sprowl Teibel Added: Sep 7, 2010 Find a Grave Memorial ID: 58319417"

Author: Zipfel, Rita; Title: "Jacob Switzer," (Publication site: Bryan OH, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: v May MMXIII)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110011913/jacob_switzer

"Photo [stone shared with Martha E. Switzer. Jacob's date of death is blank] added by Rita Zipfel
Picture of [stone shared with Martha E. Switzer. jacob's date of death is blank] Added by Rita Zipfel

Jacob Switzer Birth 18 Aug 1832 Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA Death 3 Apr 1929 (aged 96) Medina County, Ohio, USA Burial Fountain Grove Cemetery Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, USA Memorial ID 110011913

Co F., 100th O.V.I.
He is probably buried in Woodland Cemetery with his 3rd wife MEMORIAL #58319417, but military records give conflicting data and list both on separate records.

Spouses

[photo-Matilda's stone] Matilda A. Switzer 1839-1892 (m. 1855)
[photo-stone shared with Martha E. Switzer. Jacob's is pre-need] Martha Elizabeth Wilcox Switzer 1850-1920 (m. 1892)
[photo-stone shared with Jacob Switzer] Laura C Switzer 1848-1925 (m. 1922)"

Author: Cox, Barbara; Title: "J Switzer," (Publication site: Bryan OH, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: x Mar MMXII)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86552691/j_switzer

"J Switzer
Photo [Jacob's military-style grave marker] dded by Rita Zipfel

J Switzer Birth unknown Death unknown Burial Brown Cemetery Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, USA Memorial ID 86552691

Page 67 of the Jan 1988 WCGS newsletter in a listing of Grave Registration of Veterans for Brown Cemetery:
Enlisted October 15, 1863. Discharged July 20, 1865. Private in Co., D 9th Ohio Cavalry.
Gravesite Details
Loose pages from county gen projects and individuals, collected at ES FHC in Jacksonville FL

Spouse

[photo-Matilda's stone] Matilda A. Switzer

Created by: Barbara Cox Added: Mar 10, 2012 Find a Grave Memorial ID: 86552691"
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Ancestors (and descendant) of Jacob S. Switzer

Jacob S. Switzer
1832-1929

1855

Matilda A. Knapp
1839-1892

Mary Elizabeth Switzer
1861-1929

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Historical events

Birthday August 18, 1832

  • The temperature on August 18, 1832 was about 23.0 °C. Wind direction mainly south-southwest. Weather type: betrokken. Source: KNMI
  •  This page is only available in Dutch.
    De Republiek der Verenigde Nederlanden werd in 1794-1795 door de Fransen veroverd onder leiding van bevelhebber Charles Pichegru (geholpen door de Nederlander Herman Willem Daendels); de verovering werd vergemakkelijkt door het dichtvriezen van de Waterlinie; Willem V moest op 18 januari 1795 uitwijken naar Engeland (en van daaruit in 1801 naar Duitsland); de patriotten namen de macht over van de aristocratische regenten en proclameerden de Bataafsche Republiek; op 16 mei 1795 werd het Haags Verdrag gesloten, waarmee ons land een vazalstaat werd van Frankrijk; in 3.1796 kwam er een Nationale Vergadering; in 1798 pleegde Daendels een staatsgreep, die de unitarissen aan de macht bracht; er kwam een nieuwe grondwet, die een Vertegenwoordigend Lichaam (met een Eerste en Tweede Kamer) instelde en als regering een Directoire; in 1799 sloeg Daendels bij Castricum een Brits-Russische invasie af; in 1801 kwam er een nieuwe grondwet; bij de Vrede van Amiens (1802) kreeg ons land van Engeland zijn koloniën terug (behalve Ceylon); na de grondwetswijziging van 1805 kwam er een raadpensionaris als eenhoofdig gezag, namelijk Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck (van 31 oktober 1761 tot 25 maart 1825).
  • In the year 1832: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 2.9 million citizens.
    • March 24 » In Hiram, Ohio, a group of men beat and tar and feather Mormon leader Joseph Smith.
    • June 6 » The June Rebellion in Paris is put down by the National Guard.
    • July 10 » U.S. President Andrew Jackson vetoes a bill that would re-charter the Second Bank of the United States.
    • October 1 » Texian political delegates convene at San Felipe de Austin to petition for changes in the governance of Mexican Texas.
    • November 21 » Wabash College is founded in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
    • December 20 » HMS Clio under the command of Captain Onslow arrives at Port Egmont under orders to take possession of the Falkland Islands

Day of marriage May 9, 1855

  • The temperature on May 9, 1855 was about 11.6 °C. The air pressure was 3 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the west-southwest. The atmospheric humidity was 41%. Source: KNMI
  •  This page is only available in Dutch.
    De Republiek der Verenigde Nederlanden werd in 1794-1795 door de Fransen veroverd onder leiding van bevelhebber Charles Pichegru (geholpen door de Nederlander Herman Willem Daendels); de verovering werd vergemakkelijkt door het dichtvriezen van de Waterlinie; Willem V moest op 18 januari 1795 uitwijken naar Engeland (en van daaruit in 1801 naar Duitsland); de patriotten namen de macht over van de aristocratische regenten en proclameerden de Bataafsche Republiek; op 16 mei 1795 werd het Haags Verdrag gesloten, waarmee ons land een vazalstaat werd van Frankrijk; in 3.1796 kwam er een Nationale Vergadering; in 1798 pleegde Daendels een staatsgreep, die de unitarissen aan de macht bracht; er kwam een nieuwe grondwet, die een Vertegenwoordigend Lichaam (met een Eerste en Tweede Kamer) instelde en als regering een Directoire; in 1799 sloeg Daendels bij Castricum een Brits-Russische invasie af; in 1801 kwam er een nieuwe grondwet; bij de Vrede van Amiens (1802) kreeg ons land van Engeland zijn koloniën terug (behalve Ceylon); na de grondwetswijziging van 1805 kwam er een raadpensionaris als eenhoofdig gezag, namelijk Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck (van 31 oktober 1761 tot 25 maart 1825).
  • From April 19, 1853 till July 1, 1856 the Netherlands had a cabinet Van Hall - Donker Curtius with the prime ministers Mr. F.A. baron Van Hall (conservatief-liberaal) and Mr. D. Donker Curtius (conservatief-liberaal).
  • In the year 1855: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 3.3 million citizens.
    • February 12 » Michigan State University is established.
    • February 22 » The Pennsylvania State University is founded in State College, Pennsylvania (as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania).
    • May 3 » American adventurer William Walker departs from San Francisco with about 60 men to conquer Nicaragua.
    • June 28 » Sigma Chi fraternity is founded in North America.
    • July 4 » The first edition of Walt Whitman's book of poems, Leaves of Grass, is published In Brooklyn.
    • September 29 » The Philippine port of Iloilo is opened to world trade by the Spanish administration.

Day of death April 3, 1929

  • The temperature on April 3, 1929 was between -1.1 °C and 5.2 °C and averaged 1.2 °C. There was 1.4 mm of rain. There was 2.0 hours of sunshine (15%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the north-northwest. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from March 8, 1926 to August 10, 1929 the cabinet De Geer I, with Jonkheer mr. D.J. de Geer (CHU) as prime minister.
  • In The Netherlands , there was from August 10, 1929 to May 26, 1933 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck III, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1929: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 7.7 million citizens.
    • August 16 » The 1929 Palestine riots break out in Mandatory Palestine between Palestinian Arabs and Jews and continue until the end of the month. In total, 133 Jews and 116 Arabs are killed.
    • November 3 » The Gwangju Student Independence Movement occurred.
    • November 7 » In New York City, the Museum of Modern Art opens to the public.
    • November 18 » Grand Banks earthquake: Off the south coast of Newfoundland in the Atlantic Ocean, a Richter magnitude 7.2 submarine earthquake, centered on the Grand Banks, breaks 12 submarine transatlantic telegraph cables and triggers a tsunami that destroys many south coast communities in the Burin Peninsula.
    • November 29 » U.S. Admiral Richard E. Byrd leads the first expedition to fly over the South Pole.
    • December 27 » Soviet General Secretary Joseph Stalin orders the "liquidation of the kulaks as a class".


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