Lorenz Adolph Schott (1867 - 1925)

Born 12 Aug 1867 in Schirrhein, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France

Died 21 Dec 1925 at age 58 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA

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Biography

Rev. LORENZ ADOLPH SCHOTT, son of Mathias Schott & Mariana Zurcher/Zircher, was born 12 August 1867 in Schirrhein, Bas-Rhin, France. [Schirrheim, Germany when under German rule.] ^{[1] [2]}

He evidently immigrated to America to join relatives living near Ft. Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio. Here are some related likely relatives. Relatives were likely:
1. Martin Michael Lehmann (immigrant), s/o Michael Lehmann & Marie Madeleine Biam (immigrants); grandson of Michel² Lehmann & (1) Catharine Schott of Schirrhein, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France
2. Ignatz Zurcher/Zircher and wife, Mary Magdelena Lehmann, sis/o Michel Lehmann
3. Reinhard Siegel married Caroline Zurcher/Zircher.
4. Anton Brucken and wife, Rachel Siegel.

about 15 May 1885
On 24 May 1898 Lorenz Adoph Schott indicated he emigrated on the "LaNomadie" from Le Harve, France about 15 May 1885 to America; resided 13 years (1885-1898 in Ohio; was Naturalized on 2 Jan 1894 in Probate Court in Celina, Ohio. ^[3]

1891
He was ordained 21 June 1891 as a missionary of the Precious Blood Society of Carthegena, Mercer County, Ohio.

1894
Naturalization
On 24 May 1898 Lorenz Adoph Schott indicated he emigrated on the "LaNomadie" from Le Harve, France about 15 May 1885 to America; resided 13 years (1885-1898) in Ohio; was Naturalized on 2 Jan 1894 in Probate Court in Celina, Ohio. ^[4]

1898
Adolph Schott was ordained June 21, 1898 by Archbishop Elder and read his first Holy Mass July 5, 1898, at St. Michael's. The Rev. Gottfried Schlacter C.P.P.S., a renowned missionary, preached the sermon."
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1898
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Ft. Loramie, Shelby Co., OH
"Adolph Schott
As seventh priest, we will add the name of Rev. Adolph Schott. This young priest was not born in St. Michaels Parish, but since he had no home in America, he spent most of his time with relatives--the families of Zurcher [aka Zircher], Siegel and Brucken. His wish, and those of this relatives, was granted in that he could say his first Holy Mass at St. Michaels. He was born in Germany in Shirrheim [aka Schirrhein], Strassburg in August 12, 1867. He was the son of Mathias Schott and wife nee Zurcher. He came to America in his early years. He joined the Society of the Precious Blood and studied at Carthagena. He was ordained June 21, 1898 by Archbishop Elder and read his first Holy Mass July 5, 1898, at St. Michael's. The Rev. Gottfried Schlacter C.P.P.S., a renowned missionary, preached the sermon."
^[6]

He was sent to serve in Chicago, Illinois to serve in his ministry, and by May 1898 he signed a Passport Application to go to abroad with plans to return 15 September 1898. His address was given as St. Elizabeth Hospital, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.

1898
U.S. Passport Application
Lorenz Adolph Schott
Age: 30
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1867
Birth Place: Schievelbein, Germany (sic)
Residence Place: Chicago, Illinois
Passport Issue Date: 26 May 1898
Has Photo: No

1910
1910 United States Federal Census
Cook County, Illinois
Chicago
Ward 12
District 591
West 19th Street
St. Anthony de Padua Hospital
Adolph L. R. Schott, servant, 42, single, immigrated 1885, nationalized citizen; b France, father b France; mother b France (Ancestry.com: 28 of 31)

1925
Death record indicates he was born 12 August 1868 in Schirrhein, France. ^[7] Adolph died at 57y on 21 December 1925.

Adolph1s buried 28 December 1925 at the Missionaries of the Precious Blood Cemetery, Carthagena, Mercer County, Ohio, USA.^[8]

Notes

Adolph Schott, son of Matthias Schott & Mariana Zircher, single, clergyman, 57 years, resident of Chicago, Illinois; died 21 December 1925 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; buried 28 December 1925 in Celina, Mercer County, Ohio. ^[9]

In the Birth records for Schirrhein in 1867, the man born on 12 Aug 1867 is named "Laurent Romain Schott". Parents are the same : Mathias Schott and Marie Anne Zircher. Source : p12/19 Acte n°42

Sources

1. ↑ Biographical Sketch: St. Michael's Catholic Church
2. ↑ U. S. Passport Application, Chicago, Cook Co., IL
3. ↑ U. S. Passport Application, Chicago, Cook Co., IL
4. ↑ U. S. Passport Application, Chicago, Cook Co., IL
5. ↑ Bigot, Rev. Wilhelm P., Pastor, "Annals of St. Michael's Parish in Loramie (Berlin), Shelby Co., Ohio in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati from 1838 to 1903, Earl History of Loramie and Pioneer Record from 1769 to 1838...," 1907, Shelby Co. Anzeiger, Sidney, Ohio, 1907, p. 155
6. ↑ Bigot, Rev. Wilhelm P., Pastor, "Annals of St. Michael's Parish in Loramie (Berlin), Shelby Co., Ohio in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati from 1838 to 1903, Earl History of Loramie and Pioneer Record from 1769 to 1838...," 1907, Shelby Co. Anzeiger, Sidney, Ohio, 1907, p. 155
7. ↑ Death Record: FamilySearch: Adolph Schott [1]
8. ↑ FindaGrave Memorial 40787567 [2]
9. ↑ Death Record: FamilySearch: Adolph Schott [3]

Acknowledgements

WikiTree profile Schott-1347 created by Audrey (Shields) Hancock on 20 Apr 2021.