Christopher Frederick Goeppinger
Christopher Frederick Goeppinger, tanner, Ravenna, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, September 3, 1841. His father, Justus J. Goeppinger, came to America in 1849, and sent for his family to follow in 1850. They lived four years at Jackson, Ohio, two years at Ellsworth, Ohio, and finally settled at Newton Falls, Ohio, where they now reside. Our subject learned his trade with his father. January 25, 1866, he married Miss Mary M. Schauweker, a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, born July 5, 1841. Their children now living are Rudolph, Eva, Lizzie and Ada. Those deceased are Delia and Mary. In 1867 Mr. Goeppinger purchased the tannery of Martin Cretzinger, at Ravenna. He at once established himself here permanently and went to work improving and building up the business. He now carries on the only tannery in the place. He makes a specialty of fine harness leather, for which this establishment has a wide and first-class reputation. The products of this tannery are in great demand and are shipped to the far West, finding as well a ready sale in the Eastern and home markets. Mrs. Goeppinger is a member of the Reformed Church. Mr. Goeppinger is a member of the Lutheran Church. He is a stanch Democrat; a member of the I. O. O. F. and is a F. & A. M.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885