David A. Dangler

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David A. Dangler
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Portrait of Dangler in 1887 publication
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 25th district
In office
1868–1870
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David A. Dangler (born December 1826) 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.

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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. In 1868, Dangler withdrew from the business. [1] 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. 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] 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] [4] In 1867, Dangler was elected to the Ohio Senate, representing the 25th district. He served from 1868 to 1870. [1] [4]

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 J., David Edward and Clara. [2] [3]

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