SCHULTZ, Nicholas - Putnam

NICHOLAS SCHULTZ, farmer and stock-raiser, Jefferson Township, was born in Bremen, Germany, December 1, 1831, a son of Nicholas and Elizabeth Schultz. In 1854 he immigrated to America, taking passage in a sailing vessel, and after a voyage of fifty-nine days landed in Baltimore. After working a short time in Cincinnati and Indianapolis he came to Putnam County and opened a shoe shop at Mount Meridian, having learned that trade when young. He removed to his present residence on section 25 in 1858, where he owns 160 acres of good land in his homestead; also owns sixty acres in Cloverdale Township. He was married April 8, 1858, to Sophia Staley, who was born in Virginia in 1823, daughter of Abram and Elizabeth Staley, who came to Putnam County in 1825, locating on section 25, Jefferson Township, where they lived until their decease. The county was then a wilderness and Indians were plenty. The endured all the privations incident to the pioneer. Of six children, Mrs. Schultz is the only one living. Her father was a hard working man, and respected by all who knew him. In politics he was a Whig. Mr. Schultz received but a common education in his younger days. He has been successful in life, and is a worthy citizen. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party.