David A. Dangler

David A. Dangler
Portrait of Dangler in 1887 publication
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 25th district
In office
1868–1870
Preceded bySamuel Williamson
Succeeded byWorthy S. Streator
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the Cuyahoga County district
In office
1866–1868
Preceded byCharles H. Babcock, Azariah Everett, Charles B. Lockwood
Succeeded byNelson B. Sherwin, Robert B. Sherwin, Morris E. Gallup
Personal details
BornDecember 1826 (1826)
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 25, 1912(1912-03-25) (aged 85)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJudith Clark
Children3
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman
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David A. Dangler (December 1826 – March 25, 1912) was an American politician from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Cuyahoga County from 1866 to 1868 and the Ohio Senate from 1868 to 1870.

Early life

David A. Dangler was born in December 1826 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, to Sarah and Samuel Dangler. At an early age, he moved to Stark County, Ohio, with his parents. He was educated in common schools. At the age of 15, Dangler worked as a clerk in the Canton general store of Isaac Harter. He worked there until 1845.[1][2][3]

Career

In 1845, Dangler moved to Massillon. In 1852, Dangler partnered with John Tennis of Massillon to start a hardware store in Cleveland under the name Tennis & Dangler. In 1868, Dangler withdrew from the business.[1][4] He founded the Dangler Vapor Stove Company in Cleveland. He served as president of the company for at least seven years. The company manufactured vapor and gas stoves. It would later merge with the American Stove Company. He also founded and served president of the Standard Carbon Company (or Crystal Carbon Company). He wa also president of the Domestic Manufacturing Company, the Elwood Steel Company and the First National Bank of Elwood.[1][2][3][4] During the Civil War, Dangler worked with the department of the quartermaster.[3]

In 1864, Dangler represented the 4th ward in the Cleveland City Council. He was chairman of the committee on schools.[1][2] He was a Republican. He was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Cuyahoga County, in 1865. He served from 1866 to 1868. He worked in the legislature to move the city of Cleveland from a village marshall law enforcement system to a metropolitan system of policing.[1][5] In 1867, Dangler was elected to the Ohio Senate, representing the 25th district. He served from 1868 to 1870.[1][5]

Personal life

Dangler married Judith Clark, daughter of James H. Clark, of Massillon in 1845 or 1847. They had two sons and one daughter, Charles I., David Edward and Clara.[2][3][4]

David A. Dangler died at his home on Prospect Avenue in Cleveland on March 25, 1912.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Robison, W. Scott, ed. (1887). History of the City of Cleveland: Its Settlement, Rise and Progress. Robison & Crockett. pp. 410–411 – via Archive.org.Open access icon
  2. ^ a b c d Magazine of Western Ohio. 1884. pp. 782–786. Retrieved September 3, 2023 – via Archive.org.Open access icon
  3. ^ a b c d Memorial Record of the County of Cuyahoga and City of Cleveland, Ohio. The Lewis Publishing Company. 1894. pp. 166–167. Retrieved September 3, 2023 – via Archive.org.Open access icon
  4. ^ a b c d "Veteran Businessman Dies". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland. March 26, 1912. p. 7. Retrieved October 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ a b Taylor, W. A. (1892). Ohio Statesmen and Hundred Year Book. The Westbote Co., State Printers. pp. 372–373. Retrieved September 3, 2023 – via Archive.org.Open access icon