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John A. Roth, born April 11, 1814, in Meykammer, Bavaria, came
to America in 1836, locating in Quincy, where he went to work at his
trade as cabinet maker. August 13, 1838, he married Appolonia
Schell, daughter of John and Barbara (Zwick) Sehell, born in Bavaria
May 2, 1819, who came to Quincy with her parents in 1836. In 1849
John A. Roth crossed the plains, going to the gold mines of California,
from where he returned in 18.52 ; in 1854 he went to California again,
returning in 1856. Then he located in Camp Point, this county, where
he went into business, dealing in furniture, stoves and tinware, manu-
facturing the latter. For many years he occupied a prominent posi-
tion in business circles of that town, until his death, October 1, 1875,
his wife also departing this life many years ago. John W. Roth, a
son of John A. and Appolonia (Schell) Roth, was born in Camp
Point September 23, 1858. After acquiring a good common school
education, he worked in his father's store for a time, but concluded
to try railroading, and was employed in the Wabash and Union Pacific
service for some time. In 1884 he bought out a general store in Kings-
ton, Adams County, which he conducted for six years. Being ap-
pointed deputy sheriff, while in Kingston, he held that position con-
tinuou.sly until he was elected sheriff in 1898. After the expiration
of his term, John W. Roth went West, where he located.
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