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Iral A. Webster was born on Butternut Ridge, Eaton township, Lorain Co., Ohio, Dec. 22, 1840. In Iral's youth his parents moved to the State of Illinois. Returning from the West, for a short time Cleveland, Ohio, was their home and in 1848, Carlisle, Lorain Co., Ohio, became his father's residence, where he still lives.
Iral A. Webster's early days were spent on the home farm, in the blacksmith-shop, or in a quarry belonging to his father, except such time as was given to the district school, until 1861. During this year he attended a select school at Elyria, Ohio. In 1862 he commenced studies at Oberlin, Ohio, where some time was spent, until the spring of 1866; the balance was passed in teaching school at Lagrange and Amherst, Lorain Co., Ohio, and in reading law with J. D. Horton, of Ravenna, Ohio. Continuing his reading, with C.W. Johnston, Esq., of Elyria, he was, in said place, admitted to the bar Aug. 29, 1867. In December, 1867, he opened a law office at Oberlin, Ohio, where his family still resides, although Mr. Webster's time is mostly passed in Elyria, where he started a branch office, August, 1877. He formed a copartnership with Charles G. Finney, Jr., in February, 1872, which lasted but a few months, owing to the ill health of his partner. Jan. 1, 1877, saw his uncle, H.L. Webster, in the law business with him, which relation continued for one year, when Mr. Webster formed a partnership with his brother Fred, which still continues.
In December, 1877, Mr. I.A. Webster purchased one -half of the Oberlin Weekly News, and continued one of its owners and publishers until Jan. 1, 1879, his efforts having aided in a great degree in placing it upon a sound foundation.
On Nov. 25, 1868, Mr. Webster married Miss Lottie Robb, daughter of Jackson and Mary Robb. Of this marriage were born Albert M., Feb. 13, 1875; Angie L., April 8, 1877.
Mr. Webster is yet young, a man of high moral standing, and an ardent supporter of every movement looking towards the right. He is a prominent member of the Republican party. Sharing the confidence and good will of all, he enjoys that true respect of his fellows that only follows a life of strict integrity.
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Source: History of Lorain County, Ohio: with Illustrations & Biographical Sketches of Some of its Prominent Men and Pioneers, Philadelphia, Williams Brother, 1879
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Feb 6, 1911, The Evening Telegram, Elyria:
Word was received in this city Monday afternoon, of the death of I.A. Webster, the well known attorney, who entered Lakeside hospital a few weeks ago in order to undergo an operation. Mr. Webster formerly lived in Oberlin but came to Elyria about twenty years ago and shortly after erected the present home on Washington avenue. He is survived by his wife, a son Albert, of Lorain and a daughter, Miss Angie Webster, of this city.