Asa Schuler
Asa Schuler, a leading manufacturer of this city, is a native of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, where he was born on the 15th of August, 1823. His father, Samuel Shuler, came to this county in 1835, but is now dead. His mother, whose name before marriage was Susan White, is still living in Pennsylvania, aged ninety years. Mr. Schuler as he grew up learned the carpenter¹s trade, and followed that as his vocation a few years. He is now, and has been for many years, in conjunction with his late partner, Mr. Benninghofen, engaged in the manufacture of all kinds of woolen goods, particularly paper maker¹s felts and yarns. This is under the firm name of Shuler & Benninghofen. Their trade extends to every part of the United States and the Canadas. Their factory is situated at the corner of Heaton and Laurel Streets. At the time of the discovery of gold in California, Mr. Shuler went out to the Pacific coast, returning in 1852, after a sojourn of three years. With this exception, he has been here continuously since 1845.
He was married December 26, 1852, at Seven-Mile, to Miss Mary Ann Sorver, daughter of Jonathan and Lydia Sorver. The father is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Shuler have had seven children. Augeline was born February 10, 1854; Julia V., August 2, 1856, dying September 18, 1857; Charles A., June 23, 1858; William B., August 5, 1860; Albert, August 7, 1862, dying February 5, 1870; Ella, November 2, 1866; May, September 8, 1873. Mr. Shuler has been a member of the school board for four years, from 1877 till 1880, and part of 1881. His brother Silas was a member of the One Hundred and Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, dying from disease contracted in the army.
From A History and Biographical Cyclopædia of Butler County Ohio, With Illustrations and Sketches of its Representative Men and Pioneers, Western Biographical Publishing Company, Cincinnati Ohio, 1882.