On February 9, 1799 John Clement Studebaker was born to Clement Studebaker Jr. in Adams County Pennsylvania. John C. was the father to the Studebaker brothers that started what would later become the Studebaker Corporation.
In 1820 John Clement married Rebecca Mohler and began to raise a family that included 13 children, 10 of which lived to reach adulthood. In 1830 he purchased land adjoining his father’s. At this site he constructed a house and his blacksmith shop. John was known throughout the community for his benevolence and as a trusting person who extended credit to all. This kindness eventually led to his inability to pay his debts. In 1835, lured by rumors of great opportunities, he sold most of his possessions, paid off his debts and moved his family to Ashland, OH in three wagons constructed at this homestead. This is where the Studebaker brothers learned the blacksmith and wagon trade that would lead them to their own business.
John C. Studebaker passed away in 1877
