+ Robert Erwin Sheal 1871 – 1958

Born: ~1871

Parents: John E. Sheal and Lois Raney

Married: Lillian Louise Oram 25 Oct 1899

Offspring: Jane Oram Sheal

Died: Apr 9th 1958

Notes at death:

 R. E. Sheal, 87, Dies; Mrs. Lausche’s Dad. Robert Erwin Sheal, father-in-law of U.S. Sen. Frank J. Lausche, died yesterday in the Medical Center Hospital, Washington. He had, suffered a stroke March 19 and since had been in the hospital. He was 87. Mr. Sheal, an engineer of national reputation, was the father of the former Jane Sheal, wife of Sen. Lausche, Mrs. Sheal, the former Lillian Oram of Cleveland, died two years ago. For several years they made their home with the Lausches in Columbus. He had made his home with them in Washington.

Some of his Patents:

Cog track for moving structures
United States Patent 1435341

Conveying machinery
United States Patent 1503999

Self-unloading boat
United States Patent 1942839

Movable bridge
US 736819 A

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