of Tuscarawas County, Ohio · documented from the public record
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John P. Steitz b. 1855
parentsWilliam Steitz & Margaret Steitz
John P. Steitz⚭ Phebe Eckert
childrenClara May Steitz · Minnie Steitz
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What the record says
Restaurant and saloon-keeper of Shanesville.
Born June 24, 1855 in Dover Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Parents William and Margaret Steitz, living in Auburn Township.
Learned saddler's trade at 16 with John Myers at New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Established shop in Ragersville 1877 for 5 years.
Married Miss Phebe Eckert of Bucks Township April 10, 1879.
Two children.
Established restaurant March 1, 1883.
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