Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Bartholomew, John
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Haycock Township


  JOHN BARTHOLOMEW retired, P.O. Applebachsville, was born 
in Bucks county in 1803.  His father, Benjamin Bartholomew, 
married Elizabeth Horne, who bore him eight children, three 
of whom are now living.  John was the second son and was 
born on his father's farm.  At the age of 14 years he 
learned the shoemaking trade from his father, who had long 
been in that business.  In 1836 Mr. Bartholomew married 
Veronica, a daughter of Philip Frankenfield, of Bucks 
county.  They have had five children, one deceased.  Those 
living are:  Jacob, Franklin, Sarah and Mary (Mrs. Ahlum).  
For a period of forty years Mr. Bartholomew worked at his 
trade, but gave it up finally in 1862.  He came to his 
present place in 1863 and commenced the mercantile business, 
which he carried on for nine years, after which his son took 
charge of the store.  Mr. Bartholomew is probably the oldest 
man in Haycock township, and though showing the marks of a 
long business life is quite active for a man of his years.  
He is a member of the Lutheran church and cast his first 
vote for General Jackson.