George Schwartz

    George Schwartz (deceased), the subject of this sketch, was born near Wildach, Bavaria, Germany, march 23, 1823. He was raised in a butcher's shop, and learned the milling business. in 1849 he came to America, and located for a short time in Ohio, where he was married to Anna M. Dosler, the daughter of Jacob Dosler,, who was also a native of Bavaria. In the same year he removed to Jefferson County, Indiana, and settled in Monroe Township, upon a farm, where he lived until August 2, 1887, where he died after a long illness. He was educated in Germany, his parents intending him for a Lutheran preacher. He was a man of mind and thought beyond the common run, and was always looked up to by the German population of Monroe Township, as a leader and adviser. He was noted for his mild, equable temper and pleasant manners. He was just, and always considerate of the rights of others. In connection with his farm, he carried on a mill. Some years before his death he had turned that business over to his son, who built a mill on the Michigan Road, three miles from the old one on Big Creek.

    Mr. Swartz was a prominent Mason, and for many years was a leader in the Grange movement in his county. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. He owned 108 acres of land, which he farmed in a thorough manner. His family consisted of himself and wife and eight children, viz: Margaret, who is married to Enos Baglan, lived in Madison; Mary, married to Henry Byer, lives at Seymour; Eva, married to John Smith, lives at Rockford, Indiana -now a widow; George M. married Miss Lizzie Walmer, lived in Jefferson County, is a miller; John F., Anna M., Elizabeth and Michael -the last four are all single and live with Mrs. Schwartz on the homestead farm on Big Creek.

Source: Biographical and Historical Souvenir for the counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott and Washington, Indiana. By John M. Gresham & Co., 1889.