- L. H. SCHURMAN, photographer, of Beloit, is a native of Prince
Edward's Island (now one of
- the provinces of the Dominion of Canada) where he was born
December 15, 1844. His parents were Isaac and Miriam (TUPPER)
SCHURMAN. The former was a native of that island, and the latter
of New York, but who in early life went with her father's family
to Prince Edward's Island. Mrs. SCHURMAN belongs to an old and
prominent family, being a sister of Sir Charles TUPPER, one of
Canada's most distinguished politicians. When L. H. was a small
boy his parents removed to Nova Scotia, where his father was
engaged in farming and lumbering, and there he grew to manhood,
assisting his father in the various occupations pursued by him.
He received his education in the country schools, with the exception
of a short time spent at the Amherst Academy. After attaining
his majority he traveled for a time throughout Nova Scotia and
New Brunswick as colporteur for the British American Book and
Tract Society; at the same time laboring in the interest of the
temperance cause, by organizing and establishing Good Templars'
Lodges.
- In the Spring of 1871 he left Nova Scotia and went to Newburyport,
Mass., and a year or so
- later entered an art gallery in that city and learned photography,
after which he visited many of the towns of New York State, studying
and practicing the art which he designed making his life business.
In 1879 he came west to Belvidere, Ill., where he located and
pursued his profession successfully for upwards of two years.
On the 18th of October, 1882, he was united in marriage to Miss
Sarah K. DOOLITTLE, a native of Belvidere, Ill., and a daughter
of Harry and Esther E. (NICHOLS) DOOLITTLE, the former a native
of Vermont, of Scotch descent, the latter a native of Ohio.
- Immediately after his marriage Mr. SCHURMAN established business
at Beloit, where he has
- since continued to reside. He is an artist of recognized
ability, who keeps himself abreast of the times in all modern
improvements pertaining to photography, and in his pleasant and
tastily arranged studio may be seen many fine specimens of his
handiwork. A number of the fine engravings contained in this
album were made from photographs taken by him. He is an intelligent,
genial gentleman who enjoys the confidence and respect of many
friends in the city and surrounding country. By his courteous
treatment of his patrons and close attention to their wants,
he has established a large and profitable business. He takes
an active interest in local affairs, and is ever willing to assist
in any movement having for its object the benefit of the community.
He is a stockholder in the Beloit Savings Bank and the Citizens'
Printing Co. He is an outspoken temperance man who has the courage
of his convictions, and is an ardent supporter of the Prohibition
party. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, in which they both take an active part. To Mr. and Mrs.
SCHURMAN have been born three children: Clark E., Bryce L., and
Blanche M.
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- Taken from "The Portrait and Biographical Album of
Rock County, Wis." (c)1889, p. 757.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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