Edward Schulmerich
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Edward C. Schulmerich was a businessman and politician in the U.S. state of Oregon
. A native of California
, his German family moved to Oregon when he was a boy, settling near Hillsboro
. There he worked in the banking industry and other professional pursuits. A Republican, he served in both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly
and prior to that on the city council of Hillsboro. His former home, the Edward Schulmerich House
, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
.
. The parents were Germans who immigrated to the United States in 1850 and moved to California
in 1856 to mine gold. The family moved to a farm in Washington County, Oregon
, in 1875. There the younger Schulmerich received his education in the local schools and worked on the family farm.
At the age of 21 he left home to work in Portland for the Oregon Transfer Company, but returned on two occasions and remained until 1900 when his father died. Schulmerich started running one of the family farms in 1891 when his father retired. In 1900, he and his three brothers took over control of the three family farms. Schulmerich helped establish the Hillsboro Commercial Bank in 1906, serving as vice-president of the institution.
In 1909, he took over as president of the bank, and later was a director as well. The bank was located on Second and Main streets in downtown Hillsboro in a two-story brick building constructed in 1911. Schulmerich became the main shareholder of the Hillsboro Mercantile Company in 1916, managing the company until selling out in 1920. Other business activities included ownership in the Lumberman's National Bank of Portland, property holdings, and ownership of several cattle farms in partnership with his brothers. His ownership of an apartment building in Portland led to a lawsuit that reached the Oregon Supreme Court
in 1934. He was sued by someone claiming Schulmerich owed them money, but Schulmerich won the case.
as a Republican in District 15 covering Washington County. After a single two-year term in the House, he was elected to serve in the Oregon State Senate
in 1928. Schulmerich served one four-year term in the Senate representing District 11 and Washington County starting with the 1929 session
, through the 1931 session.
In 1889, Schulmerich married Alice Bailey and the couple had three sons; Melvin, Roy, and Bruce. Alice died in 1901 and he then married Ellen Gillenwater, with no additional children for Schulmerich. His nephew Wes Schulmerich
was a major league baseball player in the 1930s. About 1915, Schulmerich had a bungalow style home built on Main Street, and in 1991 the home
was added to the National Register of Historic Places
. In civic affairs he was member of the Masons and of the Knights of Pythias
. Edward Schulmerich died in 1937 about the age of 74 and was buried in the Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery
.
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
. A native of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, his German family moved to Oregon when he was a boy, settling near Hillsboro
Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and is the county seat of Washington County. Lying in the Tualatin Valley on the west side of the Portland metropolitan area, the city is home to many high-technology companies, such as Intel, that compose what has become known as the...
. There he worked in the banking industry and other professional pursuits. A Republican, he served in both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly
Oregon Legislative Assembly
The Oregon Legislative Assembly is the state legislature for the U.S. state of Oregon. The Legislative Assembly is bicameral, consisting of an upper and lower house: the Senate, whose 30 members are elected to serve four-year terms; and the House of Representatives, with 60 members elected to...
and prior to that on the city council of Hillsboro. His former home, the Edward Schulmerich House
Edward Schulmerich House
The Edward Schulmerich House is a two-story private residence on East Main Street in downtown Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. Completed in 1915, the American Craftsman Bungalow style structure was constructed for state senator Edward Schulmerich and added to the National Register of Historic...
, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.
Early life
Edward Schulmerich was born in 1863 to Conrad and Margaret Schulmerich in El Dorado County, CaliforniaEl Dorado County, California
El Dorado County is a county located in the historic Gold Country in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and foothills of the U.S. state of California. The 2010 population was 181,058. The El Dorado county seat is in Placerville....
. The parents were Germans who immigrated to the United States in 1850 and moved to California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in 1856 to mine gold. The family moved to a farm in Washington County, Oregon
Washington County, Oregon
- Major highways :* Interstate 5* Interstate 205* U.S. Route 26* Oregon Route 6* Oregon Route 8* Oregon Route 10* Oregon Route 47* Oregon Route 99W* Oregon Route 210* Oregon Route 217* Oregon Route 219-Demographics:...
, in 1875. There the younger Schulmerich received his education in the local schools and worked on the family farm.
At the age of 21 he left home to work in Portland for the Oregon Transfer Company, but returned on two occasions and remained until 1900 when his father died. Schulmerich started running one of the family farms in 1891 when his father retired. In 1900, he and his three brothers took over control of the three family farms. Schulmerich helped establish the Hillsboro Commercial Bank in 1906, serving as vice-president of the institution.
In 1909, he took over as president of the bank, and later was a director as well. The bank was located on Second and Main streets in downtown Hillsboro in a two-story brick building constructed in 1911. Schulmerich became the main shareholder of the Hillsboro Mercantile Company in 1916, managing the company until selling out in 1920. Other business activities included ownership in the Lumberman's National Bank of Portland, property holdings, and ownership of several cattle farms in partnership with his brothers. His ownership of an apartment building in Portland led to a lawsuit that reached the Oregon Supreme Court
Oregon Supreme Court
The Oregon Supreme Court is the highest state court in the U.S. state of Oregon. The only court that may reverse or modify a decision of the Oregon Supreme Court is the Supreme Court of the United States. The OSC holds court at the Oregon Supreme Court Building in Salem, Oregon, near the capitol...
in 1934. He was sued by someone claiming Schulmerich owed them money, but Schulmerich won the case.
Political career
Schulmerich entered politics at the local level when he was elected to the Hillsboro City Council in 1901. He served five, one-year terms on the council in total during two timeframes, from1901 to 1903, and 1906 to 1909. In 1926, he was elected to the Oregon House of RepresentativesOregon House of Representatives
The Oregon House of Representatives is the lower house of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 60 members of the House, representing 60 districts across the state, each with a population of 57,000. The House meets at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem....
as a Republican in District 15 covering Washington County. After a single two-year term in the House, he was elected to serve in the Oregon State Senate
Oregon State Senate
The Oregon State Senate is the upper house of the state-wide legislature for the U.S. state of Oregon. Along with the lower chamber Oregon House of Representatives it makes up the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 30 members of the State Senate, representing 30 districts across the state,...
in 1928. Schulmerich served one four-year term in the Senate representing District 11 and Washington County starting with the 1929 session
Thirty-fifth Oregon Legislative Assembly
The thirty-fifth Oregon Legislative Assembly convened in 1929 for its biennial regular session, starting January 14 and finishing March 4. Republicans not only controlled both chambers, but also held overwhelming majorities. Only four Democrats, two in the House and two in the Senate, were members...
, through the 1931 session.
Later life and family
Wes Schulmerich
Edward Wesley Schulmerich was an American Major League Baseball player from the state of Oregon. A native of the state, he played baseball and football at what is now Oregon State University where he participated in three sports. On the football team, he played three positions and earned the...
was a major league baseball player in the 1930s. About 1915, Schulmerich had a bungalow style home built on Main Street, and in 1991 the home
Edward Schulmerich House
The Edward Schulmerich House is a two-story private residence on East Main Street in downtown Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. Completed in 1915, the American Craftsman Bungalow style structure was constructed for state senator Edward Schulmerich and added to the National Register of Historic...
was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. In civic affairs he was member of the Masons and of the Knights of Pythias
Knights of Pythias
The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization and secret society founded at Washington, DC, on 19 February 1864.The Knights of Pythias was the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress. It was founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been...
. Edward Schulmerich died in 1937 about the age of 74 and was buried in the Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery
Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery
The Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery is in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. Located at the west end of the town along the Tualatin Valley Highway and adjacent to Dairy Creek. The cemetery comprises three formerly private cemeteries...
.