Bucks County PA Archives Bios..... Doylestown A-L from Battle's, History of Bucks County, 1887 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia R. Smith Bastik History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887. ************************************************ Chapter XXIX Biographical Sketches - Doylestown pp. 835-862 CHARLES L. ALLEN farmer, P.O. Tradesville, was born in Horsham township, Montgomery county, September 10, 1825, and is the son of Abram and Martha (Conard) Allen. His great-grandfather came from Ireland and settled in Montgomery county. His son, John, was a farmer, who lived and died in that county. Our subject's father was born in 1802, and followed farming during the early part of his life. He was sexton at Horsham burying ground, it being the Friends' meeting, and served over thirty years until his death. He was twice married, and was the father of nine children, all living. Charles L. was reared on a farm, and remained at home until 21 years of age. He then worked by the day and by the year until he was able to start in life for himself. He rented a farm in Upper Dublin township, Montgomery county where he remained three years. In 1860 he rented the place where he now lives, and in 1867 purchased it and made a number of improvements. He has gained all this by industry and economy. He also owns a property in Doylestown borough. He has been three times married: first, to Rebecca Michener, by whom he had seven children: Lukens, Jervis, Emma, Amos, Sallie and Ida, living; and Susie, deceased. His wife died in 1868, and he was again married in October, 1870, to Sarah Haldeman, who died in April 2, 1885. November 23, 1886, he was married to Elizabeth Foster. Mrs. Allen is a member of the Methodist church, and the children are members of the Friends' meeting. Mr. Allen has been a member of the Doylestown Agricultural Institute since 1874. He has also been judge of the election and school director. JOHN E. ANDRE superintendent Smith's rose garden, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Detroit, Michigan, April 28, 1859, his parents being John and Annie Andre. John E. learned the trade of florist in his native place with H. Taplin, and remained with him three years. He then went to Long Island and was employed as a florist for two years, after which he went to Madison, N. J., where he remained with E. J. Slaughter for three and a half years. He then came to Doylestown and engaged with J. Y. Smith. Since Mr. Andre has had charge of this business he has made a great many improvements to the interest of Mr. Smith's business. He is an experienced man in his vocation, having always been engaged in this work. He superintends the entire business, does the shipping, and has six men under his charge. REV. SILAS M. ANDREWS, D. D. deceased, for nearly fifty years the esteemed pastor of the Doylestown Presbyterian church, was born in North Carolina, March 11, 1805. His ancestors were of that Scotch-Irish stock from which Presbyterianism in this country has received so much of its bone and sinew. After the usual preparatory course in school and academy, he entered the Sophomore class of the University of North Carolina in July, 1823. He had united with the church in October of the previous year. He was graduated in June, 1826, and spent two years in teaching, partly as a tutor in the University. On the 15th of December, 1828, he was matriculated as a student in the Princeton Theological seminary, where he took the full course of study. The year after entering the seminary he was taken under the care of the Presbytery of New Brunswick, as a candidate for the ministry and was licensed February 2, 1831. In May, 1831, he preached in the church of Doylestown as a candidate for the pastorate. On the 16th of the following October he was ordained and installed pastor of the united congregations of Deep Run and Doylestown. His pastorate closed with his death in March, 1881. During this long and useful period of earnest labor, he officiated at no less than 1,266 funerals and 1,242 wedding ceremonies, and received 1, 050 into church membership. He was for several years, commencing in 1835, principal of the academy, and afterwards had a school in his own house. He was trustee of Lafayette college thirty-five years, and clerk of the Synod of Philadelphia for many years. He was one of the projectors and managers of the Doylestown cemetery. In all objects of moral and religious interest he was always ready to lend his voice and influence. He was one of the leading members of the Bucks County Bible Society. He never took a vacation and was seldom absent from his pulpit more than one Sabbath at a time. No man in the community, either in the church or out of it, exercised a wider influence for good, and his death was sincerely mourned by all who knew him. THOMAS O. ATKINSON real estate broker, and treasurer of Bucks County Trust Company, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Wrightstown township, Bucks county, October 12, 1834, and is a son of Edmund S. and Ruth (Simpson) Atkinson, natives of Bucks county, and of English and Irish descent. The first of the name in this country was John Atkinson, who came from England in 1699. He obtained a certificate from Lancaster Monthly meeting, England, dated February 3, 1699, for himself, wife and children to Friends in the province of Pennsylvania. It is said that the patents both died at sea, leaving three children: William, Mary and John. The last named John had a son, Thomas, whose son, also named Thomas, was the father of Timothy Atkinson, grandfather of our subject. Timothy Atkinson was a farmer, and owned a good farm. Our subject's father had also been a farmer all his life, and is still living. He was the father of eight children, three by his first wife: Robert, Thomas O. and J. Simpson. The last named is now living in Springfield, Mo. He has been an active business man in the west for a number of years. Our subject remained at home until 24 years of age, going to school and teaching. In 1858 he went to Linn county, Kansas, where he engaged in the mercantile business for about one year. He then came back to Wrightstown township, and engaged in the mercantile business at Penn's Park, which he carried on until January 1, 1871, when he came to Doylestown and engaged in the real estate business, which he has since carried on, being a part of this time in partnership with A. J. Larne, now deceased, and later with S. A. Firman. In 1886 he was elected treasurer of the Bucks County Trust Company. He was married in March, 1861, to Mary B. Heston, of Buckingham township, by whom he has one child, Edmund R., deceased. He and his wife are members of the Society of Friends. GENERAL JOSEPH BARBIERE journalist, P.O. Doylestown, was born in New York, November 27, 1831, son of Joseph and Floise (Ouvre) Barbiere, natives of Marseilles, France, and of Boston, Mass. His father, a professor of music, came to New York in 1827, and from there went south. He was buried in Memphis, Tenn. Our subject's grandfathers were soldiers under Lafayette at Yorktown, and his paternal grandfather in the French revolution. When our subject was six years of age, his parents moved to New Orleans, thence to Mississippi, and in 1843 to Memphis. He received only a common-school education. He engaged in the auction and commission business, stationed for a period at New Orleans, served on the staff of the Memphis "Avalanche," read law in Memphis, was one of the three commissioners selected by the south in 1860 to advocate direct trade with Europe, and while in Europe was presented with a magnificent antique ewer, by the Board of Free Traders of Belgium. On his return he received the thanks of the city of Memphis and the legislature of his state, and was delegated to the national convention at Baltimore in 1860. At the outbreak of the war General Barbiere organized a company, and was engaged in the battles of New Madrid, Mo., and Island No. 10; was captured and sent to Camp Chase, and thence to Johnson's Island. While confined in this prison he wrote a book which was used as a weapon in driving him from a position which he had not solicited in the United States Pension office at Philadelphia. After his exchange he was appointed major, then colonel, then transferred to the cavalry - "Barbiere's battalion" - and then appointed inspector-general. After four years' service he was paroled by General Chrysler. He was tried for high treason, and acquitted. On proof of his kindness to Union men in Alabama his disabilities were removed by congress. He then went into the law with Judges John E. R. Ray and John W. Smith. Soon after he returned to journalism, and organized and aided in establishing the "Mechanic," "Eclectic," "Independent," "Presbyterian," "Evening News" and "Daily Democrat." In 1875 he was elected vice-president, and again president, 1876, of the Tennessee Press Association. While commissioner he was selected to deliver the centennial address for Tennessee by Governor Porter. He was a correspondent of the American Newspaper Union at the Centennial. He aided in establishing the National Newspaper Union at Philadelphia. He established the "Atlantic Times," in Atlantic City, the "Ambler, Pa., Times" now "Gazette," and was on the staff of the German "Democrat" and "Thoroughbred Stock Journal," of Philadelphia, and lately he has edited the "Lonsdale, Pa., Democrat." He lectured on "Temperance" in New England and in the south, and also obtained a patent for an iron wheel. He was married in 1855 to Mary G Levett, by whom he had four children, of whom one is living: Eloise, wife of J. F. Gentry, residing in Clifton Heights, Delaware county, Pa. His wife died in 1867, and he was again married in 1868 to Lucie Levett, by whom he has had three children: Levett D., with Doylestown "Democrat;" Francis J. and Marguerette. General and Mrs. Barbiere and family are members of the Presbyterian church of Doylestown. He is also a Mason, and is a member of the Scientific Association of France. He was appointed captain of the Sixth Letter of Marque issued by the Confederate states. He was elected in 1859 an honorary member of the "Phi Mu" Society of the La Grange Term - Synodical College. As an author General Barbiere has written several books, "Scraps from the Prison Table," "Polaria," "The Confederate Conscript," "A Commerical Dictionary," "Fifty Years on the Mississippi," "The Question is a Nut-Shell," an economic work. Our subject is connected by marriage with one of the oldest and most respected families in Bucks county, the Abiah R. James branch of the James family. He is a staunch believer in a protective tariff and in the necessity for maintaining a strong government. JAMES W. BARTLETT farmer, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Philadelphia February 15, 1838, and is a son of James W., Sr., and Martha J. (Worthington) Bartlett; his father was a native of Strafford county, N. H., and his mother of Philadelphia. The Bartlett family originated from England, and has been traced back 800 years. James Bartlett, Sr., was a calico printer by trade, and while very young came to Philadelphia with a party of eastern capitalists, who bought out a calico printing establishment known as the Le Grange, in which he run the first printing machines. He remained there several years, when the company failed and he went to Providence, R. I., and worked several years at this trade. He then came to Gloucester, N. J., and was superintendent of a printing establishment for a few years. In 1855 he bought a farm in Northampton township, where he remained several years. He then sold his place and bought another in Buckingham township, where he still resides. He was the father of eleven children, eight living: Charles H., Edward T., James W., Jr., Mahlon W., George W., Winfield S., Martha J. and Albert L. James W., Jr., lived in Philadelphia until ten years of age, when he moved to Providence, R. I., thence to Bucks county, and went on a farm with his uncle, where he remained two years. In the spring of 1860 he began butchering, which he continued for seven years at Jacksonville, Bucks county. He then purchased and removed to a farm in Northampton township, where he lived until 1879, when he was elected recorder of deeds, which office he held three years. At the expiration of his term he moved to Point Pleasant, N. J., and engaged in the real estate business, continuing until 1885, when he moved to Doylestown. He still owns his farm of 65 acres. He was married in September, 1859, to Sarah A., daughter of Jacob and Mary A. (Stelle) Brown. They are the parents of two children, one living, Charles E. Mr. Bartlett is a prominent citizen of Bucks county. CAPTAIN F. F. BECHLIN editor and proprietor of the "Bucks County Mirror" and the "Bucks County Express and Reform," P.O. Doylestown, was born near Hamburg, Germany, June 10, 1850, and is a son of William F. and Frederick (Noelke) Bechlin. The father was a college professor in the old country for many years, and afterward became professor of the Gymnasium, and while holding this position took the cholera and died in 1867. The mother died in Danzig in 1877. The subject of this sketch was brought up in his native country, attending school until 15 years of age. In January, 1865, he became a sailor boy, and his first trip was from Hamburg to Philadelphia. He made two voyages on the same vessel and went to New York, when he was discharged. He remained a sailor on the American ships running out of New York for seven years. He made trips to Cape Horn and was two years sailing up and down the coast of China. In 1869 he landed in Sydney, Australia, and spent about three months in digging gold in the mines. He then made a voyage to San Francisco, and sailed between that point and the Chinese coast for some time. He next went to Germany on a German vessel, arriving there in the spring of 1873. He attended school in Germany and passed examination for a mate on a vessel. He then became mate and was employed on German vessels for a short time. In the summer of 1874, he became officer of a Trans-Atlantic American vessel. In 1877 he was promoted to captain of the Hamburg-American steamers, and held that position until June, 1882. During his sea life of seventeen years he lost two ships, on one of which there were only himself, the mate and cook saved. In 1882 he went to New York, where he remained about one year. In February, 1883, he came to Doylestown and purchased the "Mirror" and the "Express and Reform," the latter a German newspaper, and has published them both ever since. Under his management these papers have steadily increased in popularity and circulation. He uses an improved gas engine in running his presses, and produces a spicy and newsy paper. He was married November 20, 1883, in New York, to Caroline Heitman, a daughter of Nicholas and Anna (Schroder) Heitman, natives of Germany. Capt. Bechlin is a member of the Masonic order, Knights of Pythias, League of Honor, Sons of Progress, and a member of other secret societies. He is a very progressive and enterprising citizen, and the years that he has spent in this county have been well improved. JOHN R. BLACK farmer, P.O. New Britain, was born in Doylestown township on the old homestead where he now lives, in August, 1834, and is a son of Elias and Cynthia (James) Black, natives of Bucks county. His paternal ancestors came from Wales and settled in this county. The farm now owned by our subject has been in the family for about one hundred and fifty years, or for three generations. It is a beautifully located place, and is one of the finest farms in this section of the county. It is well improved, the Black family all being enterprising and progressive. Elias Black was the father of nine children, four of whom are now living: Enos J., Margaret, Elmira, and John R., our subject, who has lived all his life at his present location. He was married January 3, 1881, to Lizzie Dearie, of Philadelphia, whose parents came from Scotland. Mrs. Black is a member of the Baptist church. DAVID CARR P.O. Fountainville, was born in Plumstead township, Bucks county, May 19, 1817, and is a son of Jonathan and Macrea (Worthington) Carr, natives of this county. His grandfather, David, was a farmer and lived in Plumstead township. He was a strict Quaker. The Carr family are of Scotch descent and were among the early settlers of this county. Our subject's father was a farmer in Plumstead township, where he owned a good tract of land, which he afterward sold and lived retired. He was the father of seven children: Hannah, Macrea, Martha, William W. and David, living, and Jane and Mary, deceased. David Carr was reared on a farm in Plumstead township, until he was 28 years old, when he was married. He then bought and removed to the place where he now resides. He has made many improvements since living here. He was married October 5, 1843, to Maria, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Strawn) Hill of Doylestown township. Mr. and Mrs. Carr are the parents of seven children, five of whom are living: Henrietta, wife of Charles Worthington; Jennie; Hannah M., wife of Abram S. Johnson; William and Harvey. Those deceased are Macrea E. and Lewis W. Mr. Carr is an enterprising and worthy citizen. JACOB CLEMENS farmer, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Doylestown township, in October, 1840, and is a son of Lewis and Eliza (Kulp) Clemens. His father was a native of Bucks county, and his mother of Montgomery. His great-grandfather came from Germany early in the 17th century, and settled in this county, where he followed farming. His son Christian was also a farmer and carried on contracting to some extent. He resided in Doylestown township. Our subject's father was born and lived on the old homestead where John Clemens now lives, and followed farming. He died June 3, 1883, and his wife died in February, 1848. They were the parents of three children: Jacob, John and Lewis H. Jacob Clemens lived on the farm with his parents until he was 27 years of age. He then removed to the place where he has since resided, and has erected a fine stone residence and made many improvements. In 1861 he enlisted in company K, 25th regiment P. V., and served three months. They marched through Virginia and Maryland, and across the Potomac, but entered into no engagements. He also enlisted several times in the defense of the state. He was married March 4, 1868, to Mary, daughter of George and Margaret (Perkins) Meyers. Mr. and Mrs. Clemens are the parents of three children: Harry, Maggie, and Anna. They and their son are members of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Clemens is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. JOHN CLEMENS farmer, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Doylestown township, in 1842, and is a son of Lewis and Eliza (Kulp) Clemens. His father is a native of Bucks county, and his mother of Montgomery county. His grandfather, Christian Clemens, located in Bucks county in the early part of the 17th century. He married a Miss Switzer. He was a farmer by occupation, and died in the house in which John now lives. Our subject's father was also a farmer and was born and died on the old homestead, which is one hundred years old. He died in 1883, and he was the father of three children: Jacob, John and Lewis. Our subject, John, has always lived where he now resides. He was educated in the schools of Doylestown township. In 1873 he married Hannah, daughter of David and Margaret Johnston, by whom he has two children: Katie and Emma. Mrs. Clemens is a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Clemens is an intelligent and enterprising citizen, and takes a great interest in public affairs. F. A. CONEY, D. D. S. P.O. Doylestown, was born in Lock Haven, Pa., November 20, 1854, and is a son of David and Hannah (Condon) Coney, natives of Maine, and of German and Scotch descent. David Coney, our subject's father, was born in Huntingdon county, this state. He is the father of ten children, eight of whom are living: Frank A., Warren M., Ella M., Robert R., Elmer H., Levi H., William and Jessie. Flora and Ruth were the names of those deceased. The parents are still living and reside in Williamsport, Lycoming county, Pa. Our subject was about 15 years of age when his parents moved to Williamsport, where he attended the commercial college. At the age of 21 he entered the dental office of A. S. Rhoads, of Williamsport, where he remained two years, after which he went to Princeton, N. J., as an assistant. He remained at that place with P. J. Wilson, dentist, until the fall of 1880, when he entered the dental department of the University of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia, and took one course of lectures there. In the spring of 1881 he came to Doylestown and entered into partnership with John S. Rhoads, who died about six weeks later. Dr. Coney took entire charge of the business until the end of the year. In the spring of 1882 he purchased the building of Dr. F. Swortzlande, where he now resides. Dr. Coney is an able dentist and enjoys a large practice. In the fall of 1882 he matriculated in the old Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, the oldest of its kind in the world, where he graduated in March, 1883. He was married June 27, 1882, to Flora A., daughter of Edward and Lydia Ann (Landis) Yost, of Bucks county. Dr. and Mrs. Coney are members of the Presbyterian church. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity and Odd Fellows. FRED CONSTANTINE, JR. editor of the "Bucks County Mirror," P.O. Doylestown, was born in Doylestown, February 23, 1853. His parents emigrated from Baden-Baden in 1846, and came to Doylestown in 1849, where they have since resided. The subject of our sketch attended the public schools for a number of years, but at an early age was apprenticed to the printing trade. After acquiring the art preservative, he went west and passed nearly four years in Nebraska and Wyoming territory, before he became of age. Returning to Doylestown in 1873 he resumed employment at this trade, and in 1875 became connected with the "Mirror," being advanced to the editorship of the paper in 1880, which position he has since held. In 1879 he was married to Mary E., daughter of William W. and Amanda White, late of Bedminster township, whose forefathers were among the earliest settlers of the county and state. In politics Mr. Constantine is a democrat, and was elected assessor of the borough by a large majority over his republican opponent in 1885, re-elected in 1886, and again in 1887, by a largely increased majority over those of the preceding years. He is a member of a number of secret organizations of the town, and served upward of six years in the National Guards of the state as a member of company G, 16th and 6th regiments, stationed at Doylestown, being rapidly promoted from private to first lieutenant, and only avoided an election to the captaincy of the company by his peremptory refusal to accept the position. DOCTOR M. B. DILL P.O. Doylestown, was born in Rockhill township, Bucks county, July 24, 1852, a son of Thomas and Sarah (Button) Dill, of German and English descent. The first of the family to come to this county was Frederick Dill, in the early part of the 17th century. Jacob, the grandfather, was a tanner and also carried on farming. Our subject's father followed farming and is now living in Perkasie. He is the father of eleven children, six of whom are now living: Maria, Susan, Mahlon B., Irwin B., Sallie I., and Selena. Doctor M. B. Dill was reared on a farm until he was 12 years of age, when he moved with his parents to Perkasie, where he attended school. He then clerked in a store for four years, and afterward entered a drug store at Perkasie, where he studied medicine. In 1879 he entered Jefferson Medical College, where he graduated in the spring of 1881. He began practice at Shimersville, Lehigh county, where he remained about one year, when he removed to Danborough, Bucks county, where he practiced until the spring of 1886. He then moved to Doylestown, where he has since resided and is building up a good practice. He was married in June, 1881, to Ida S. Dirstine, a native of Philadelphia, by whom he has two children: Gertrude B. and Nellie I. Doctor Dill and wife are members of the M. E. Church. He is also a member of the Sons of Progress. Irwin R., brother of Doctor M. B. Dill, who is a baker in Sellersville, was born in Rockhill township, Bucks county, September 27, 1855. He was educated at Perkasie, and at the age of 23 engaged in dealing in fruit trees, which he continued for four years. In 1883 he engaged in the bakery business at Sellersville. He was married in February, 1880, to Lizzie A. Millet, a native of Philadelphia. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical Association. His wife's parents were Edward G. and Anna (Zendt) Millet, the former a native of England and the latter of Germany. G. E. DONALDSON jeweler, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Philadelphia, October 17, 1827. He is a son of Andrew and Mary (Eyre) Donaldson, of Scotch-Irish descent. His great-grandparents came from the old country and located in Philadelphia. His grandfather, William T. Donald, was sheriff for the city and county of Philadelphia at one time. He was worth $100,000 at the time of his taking office, but was a very charitable and genial man and gave away nearly all his income. Our subject's father was a mast-maker, which business he followed until he retired from active life. He died in Philadelphia in the fall of 1851. He lived in Doylestown several years and owned a farm just outside of the borough. He was the father of four children: William F., retired, lives in Philadelphia; and George E., who attended school until he had reached the age of 13, when he came to Bucks county with his father, with whom he remained until 1851. He was apprenticed to learn the watchmaker's trade in 1848, and in the spring of 1851 he commenced business in Doylestown. He is the oldest jeweler in Doylestown. In 1862, he went with the militia and was out a short time, and July 2, 1863, he went with the Dana troops of Philadelphia, and was absent three months. He was married in January, 1852, to Martha M. Rich, of Plumstead, Bucks county, by whom he has four children, three of whom are living: Winfield S., George E., Jr., and Mary R. Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson and daughter are members of the Episcopal church. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity, and also of Post No. 306 of the Grand Army of the Republic. He has been a member of the council, etc. Mr. Donaldson is one of the oldest business men now living in Doylestown, and is an enterprising citizen. JOHN DONELLY manufacturer, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Philadelphia, July 28, 1850, his parents being Felix and Sarah (McMahon) Donelly. His father was a butcher and followed that occupation until his death, January 6 1873. He is buried in Philadelphia. John was reared in that city, and received his education in the Eighth and Fitzwater street grammar school. He learned the trade of tinsmith in Wilmington, Del., and remained there two years. He then returned to Philadelphia, and was engaged at his trade until June 1, 1871, when he came to Doylestown, to act as foreman for James Wilson, tin and iron manufacturer. When Mr. Wilson was sold out in 1774, Mr. Donelly purchased the tools of the establishment and continued the business. January 1, 1883, he removed to his present quarters, which place he had erected in 1882. The building is of brick and cost about $2000. He manufactures nearly all the tinware sold in his store, his factory for the manufacture of tinware, heaters, ranges, etc., being in the second story. He also owns the property adjoining his store. He was married in Philadelphia, April, 1870, to Miss Catherine McKeward. They had one child, Thomas, now deceased. Mr. Donelly was chief burgess of Doylestown for three years, and has been first assistant engineer of the fire department for a number of years. He has built himself up to his present rank among business men of Doylestown since 1871. CHARLES EWING DuBOIS deceased, was the oldest child of the Rev. Uriah and Martha P. DuBois, and was born July 16, 1799, at the Deep Run parsonage, in Bucks county. Five years afterward his parents removed to Doylestown, where he continued to reside the rest of his life. He received his education in the Union Academy of that place under the careful tuition of his father, who was the principal and pastor of the Deep Run and Doylestown Presbyterian churches. He studied law under Abraham Chapman, Esq., and was admitted as an attorney August 28, 1820. In 1823 he was commissioned by the governor as clerk of the orphans' court and in 1832 he was appointed district attorney. He also at one time filled the position of postmaster. In 1847, on the resignation of Mr. Chapman, he was chosen president of the Doylestown bank, which office he held to the entire satisfaction of all concerned until his death. The leading work of his life was as a practicing attorney. As a counselor, in which form of practice he was chiefly employed, his judgment was implicitly confided in by his clients, while his opponents never feared that any unfair advantages would be taken of them. Great trust was placed in his honor and his scrupulous morality. His opinions were carefully considered before they were given, so that when given they carried weight and commended themselves to the court. His appeals were made to reason, justice and law, rather than to the passions, emotions, or prejudices. He practiced law for forty years in the courts of Bucks county. Through all his life he bore the character of an honorable high-toned man. In politics he was never an active partisan, but was always a true lover of his country and a staunch adherent of the Union. Devoted to his profession he worthily won an ample competence in its practice. He was married to Mary S., daughter of Rev. John E. Latta, of Newcastle, Del. They had a family of eleven children, of whom seven are now living, and two are married. The oldest, John L., succeeded his father as an attorney, James is a merchant in San Francisco, Cal. and Henry M. is a practicing attorney in Philadelphia. Emma, his eldest daughter, married Edward P. Flint, a merchant in San Francisco, who lives at Oakland, Cal. In his early life Mr. DuBois was fond of society, but after his marriage he became quite domestic in his habits. He was of great service to his mother, whom he assisted in managing her affairs and in taking the oversight of his younger brothers and sisters. He had many warm friends and as to his enemies he scarcely knew where to find them. He died on the morning of the 5th of March, 1865, in the 66th year of his age. JOHN L. DuBOIS attorney-at-law, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Doylestown, April 16, 1832, and is a son of Charles and Mary L. (Latta) DuBois, the former a native of Bucks county, and the latter of Christiana, Del. The DuBois family came from France about two hundred years ago and settled near Kingston, N. Y. They were Huguenots. The grandfather of our subject, Uriah DuBois, was a minister, and founded the Presbyterian church at Doylestown, in 1804. He was its pastor until his death, which occurred in 1820. Our subject's father was a lawyer, and practiced in Bucks county forty years, and died in 1865. His wife resides in Doylestown and is in her 76th year. They were the parents of eleven children, of whom seven are living. John L., is the oldest, and has always lived in Doylestown. He attended school here until 1847, when he went to Norristown and attended a boarding school kept by Samuel Aaron. He attended this school for one year. He then went to boarding school at New London, Chester county, Pa., kept by William F. Wyers, where he remained about one year, and then entered La Fayette college at Easton. He was graduated in 1852, and then came to Doylestown and read law under his father. He was admitted to the bar in 1856 and has since been practicing at Doylestown. He was president of the town council for about three years, and held the office at the time water was introduced into the borough. He has for several years been treasurer of the Doylestown Improvement Company. He was married June 11, 1863, to Emma Rex of Montgomery county. They are the parents of two children, Bertha and John. Mr. and Mrs. DuBois are members of the Presbyterian church. He is an elder in the church and has been superintendent of the Sabbath school for eighteen years. SAMUEL R. DUBS physician, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., November 8, 1811, and is a son of Martin and Sarah (Jones) Dubs, natives of Lebanon county, Pa., and of Swiss and Welsh descent. His grandfather Dubs came from Switzerland and located in Lebanon county, where he followed farming. His grandfather Jones was a surveyor. His father, Martin, was a wholesale grocer in Philadelphia and was among the wealthiest merchants of that city in his day. He died in March, 1851, at the Merchants' Hotel. He raised a family of eleven children, two of whom are living: Samuel R. and Sarah J. Our subject was reared in Philadelphia and there attended school until he was 17 years of age, when he began the study of medicine under Prof. Charles D. Meigs, and in 1836 he was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He practiced in Philadelphia until 1858, when he came to Doylestown. He has a good practice in Doylestown and the surrounding country. He has been twice married: first in December, 1836, to Adelaide, daughter of Judge John Ross, by whom he had four sons, of whom two are living: Howard, of Philadelphia, and J. Ross, of Boston, Mass. His wife died in 1851 and he was again married, August 17, 1853, to Miss Mary, a daughter of William B. Wolfe, a wholesale hardware merchant in Philadelphia. They have three children: Samuel F., who resides in El Paso, Texas; William B. W., of Lewistown, Pa. And Mary A., wife of William Mason. Mrs. Dubs is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal church. The doctor is a member and was one of the founders of the American Institute of Homeopathy in 1844. He has practiced homeopathy exclusively for more than forty years, and in 1839-40 he was induced by experiments on the sick to introduce the decimal scale of preparing medicines in place of the centesimal, and although not favorable received at first it is now almost universally acknowledged. WALLACE DUNGAN tallow manufacturer, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Doylestown township, July 8, 1845, and is a son of Isaac and Rebecca (Boos) Dungan, natives of Bucks county. Jesse Dungan, grandfather of Wallace, still lives (aged 86) in Bristol township, having all his life been a farmer, until a few years ago, when he retired. His son, father of Wallace, has also been a farmer during most of his life. He was twice married, the children of the first marriage being Wallace and Mahlon H.; and by the second, Willie, and three deceased. Our subject remained at home until twenty-two years ago, when he was married and began farming in Southampton township. During an interval of five years he farmed in the latter township, in Hatboro, Montgomery county, and in Doylestown, after which he started in the hide and tallow business, and subsequently moved over the borough line in the south end, and built a factory, which he run for eight years with great success. On June 29, 1880, the factory was burned. In 1877 he bought the place where he now lives, and in 1878 built the house. In 1880 he built the new factory, which is equipped with steam and all machinery necessary to the business. The buildings are all of brick, the factory being fire-proof, with a boiler-house twenty-eight by fourteen feet. Mr. Dungan does an extensive business. He was married February 21, 1867, to Rachel Heaton, by whom he has one child, Effie F. Mr. Dungan and his wife are members of the Baptist church. He is also a member of the Lodge No. 193, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and of the Red Men. Mr. Dungan is one of the enterprising and progressive citizens of Bucks county. ELIAS EASTBURN sheriff of Bucks county, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Solebury township, December 28, 1840, and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth K. (Taylor) Eastburn, the former born in Solebury township and the latter in Lower Makefield township. The Eastburn family were among the early settlers of the county. His grandfather, Moses Eastburn, was a farmer by occupation and died in Solebury township. Our subject's father was also a farmer and died in 1860. Our subject remained on a farm until he was 24 years of age, after which he worked out by the day for eighteen months. He was engaged in butchering for about twelve years in Solebury and Buckingham townships, and has followed auctioneering for the past twenty years. In January, 1885, he removed to Doylestown, where he has since resided. In the fall of 1884 he was elected sheriff of Bucks county, which office he still holds. He was justice of the peace one term in Buckingham township and one in Solebury township. He has been twice married; first in 1863 to Deborah Ely, by whom he had five children, two of whom are living: Thomas E. and T. Taylor. His wife died in March, 1878, and he was again married on April 9, 1879, to Amanda Moon, by whom he has two children: Marion and Stanton. Mr. and Mrs. Eastburn are members of the Society of Friends. He is also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was out three different times during the emergency at the close of the war. ALFRED FACKENTHALL attorney-at-law, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Durham township, Bucks county, May 24, 1846, being a son of Jacob and Hannah (Mickley) Fackenthall, of German and French descent. His great-great-grandfather was the first of the Fackenthalls to settle in Bucks county. They were farmers. His grandfather, John Fackenthall, was a farmer and was at one time register of the county and a member of the legislature. He was a man of prominence and had many friends. Jacob Fackenthall was a farmer and also a mill-wright. He died in Doylestown in 1875. His wife is yet living. They were the parents of three children: Alfred, Horace and Jerome. Alfred lived a part of his early life on a farm, and at the age of 17 years entered the Carversville Normal school and studied the higher English branches under a private tutor, and afterward taught school for about six years. He then became a student of ex-Judge Watson for the law course and was admitted to the bar May 5, 1869, and has since been practicing in Doylestown. He was on the electoral ticket in 1884 on the republican side. He was married in September, 1874, to Annie, daughter of Aaron and Martha (Scholl) Meredith. They have two children, Norman and Mabel. Mr. and Mrs. Fackenthall are members of the Reformed church. He is also a member of the Lodge No. 193, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Doylestown Encampment, No. 35, and has passed all the chairs in both branches. He has also passed the chairs in the Grand Encampment of the state. At the annual session of May 17, 1886, upon retiring from the chair of grand patriarch, he was presented with a handsome gold watch by the members of the lodge as a token of their esteem and respect, and in acknowledgment of the able manner in which he had discharged the duties of the office. JOHN FARREN deceased, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., March 1, 1809, being a son of William and Jane (McVey) Farren, both natives of Ireland. Mrs. Farren's grandfather, John Fretz, came from Bedminster township, and located where she now lives. He built a house in 1797, which is still standing. Our subject was reared on a farm, but early engaged in the contracting business, his father having been a contractor also. He subsequently entered into the business quite extensively, and took a contract on the Pennsylvania railroad between the tunnel and Cresson Springs which he completed. He took a number of contracts on other railroads and was interested in the building of the Hoosac tunnel. In January, 1844, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Christian and Mary (Stoner) Fretz, and they had four children, one living, Mary S., wife of Samuel J. Penrose. Those deceased are: Mary J., Francis and John A. The last named died December 12, 1884. Mrs. Farren has been a member of the Catholic church at Doylestown for forty years. Mr. Farren died December 16, 1879. A. M. FELL dentist, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Buckingham township, Bucks county, October 24, 1834. His parents, Seneca and Sarah (Cress) Fell, were of German and English descent. The Fell family came from England, and three brothers settled in Bucks county, but afterwards separated. Our subject's grandfather, Seneca Fell, owned a farm in Buckingham township, where he lived and died. Our subject's father was also a farmer, and lived and died in Buckingham township. He lived fifty years in one place. He died in 1875, and his wife is still living, in her 91st year. They were the parents of seven children, six of whom are still living: Mary A., wife of William K. Large; Cress, James, Seneca, Jane, wife of Josiah Pennington; and Asher M. The one deceased was Jenks. Our subject was reared on a farm until he was 26 years of age, when he entered the dental office of Dr. Rhoads, of Doylestown, with whom he remained about eighteen months. In 1863 he went to Carversville and in 1878 came to Doylestown, and has since practiced here. He was married in January 1, 1868, to Mary Ellen Mitchener, of Buckingham township. They are the parents of five children, four living: Florence, Albert, John and Eliza. The one deceased was Emily. Mr. and Mrs. Fell are members of the Presbyterian church, of which he is a trustee. He is also one of the managers of the Doylestown and Buckingham turnpike. N. C. FETTER pastor of New Britain Baptist church, P.O. New Britain, was born in Churchville June 22, 1848. He is a son of Samuel E. and Jane E. (Twining) Fetter, and is a great-grandson of the Rev. Thomas Montanye, who was born in New York, January 29, 1768, and at the age of 19 he was ordained pastor of the Baptist church of Warwick, N. Y. In 1801 he became pastor of the Southampton Baptist church. He died September 27, 1829. He was one of the most popular Baptist ministers in eastern Pennsylvania, and his memory is tenderly cherished to this day. Our subject's father was a farmer, in Warminster township, but resides now in Ivyland, retired. He is the father of six children, five of whom are living: Newton C., George C., I. Comly, Caroline L., Janette C., deceased, and E. Chalmers. N. C. Fetter lived on the farm until the age of 17, when he entered the Millersville State Normal school, where he graduated in 1872, after which he was elected a full member of the faculty. He assisted in languages and science of teaching, which position he held two years. He then entered South Jersey Institute, where he took a special course and taught at the same time. He remained there one year, when he was elected to the chair of Latin and Greek in the Reading High school. One year later he entered the Crozer Theological seminary at Chester, Pa., where he was graduated. His ordination took place in the New Britain church June 24, 1879, where he has since been the pastor. Since having charge, the membership of the church has increased about 150. Over 100 were received by baptism. On May 4, 1884, he married Miss Anna C. Wittich, of Reading, by whom he has two children: Newton and George. SAMUEL A. FIRMAN real estate broker, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Plumstead township, Bucks county, December 26, 1826. He lived with his grandfather, George Firman, on a small farm in Plumstead until he was 14 years of age, when he became a clerk in the store of William P. Mort at Danboro. After remaining there about two years, he spent six months with his grandfather, and then engaged as a clerk in the store of William R. Evans at Carversville. He was in Mr. Evans' employ until April 1, 1850, when he became a partner in the concern, which adopted the firm name of Evans & Firman. In the spring of 1854 the partnership was dissolved and the business closed out, and Mr. Firman became a salesman in the dry goods store of C. Stoddard & Bro., in Philadelphia, where he remained one year. He then returned to Carversville and formed a partnership in the mercantile business with Morris L. Fell. A short time afterward he bought out Mr. Fell and continued the business alone for four years, when he associated with him James P. Hough as a partner, under the name of Firman & Hough. This partnership continued for two years, when Mr. Firman again conducted the business alone for four years. He then sold out the business to Charles and Watson F. Paxson. After the lapse of a year Mr. Firman formed another partnership with W. F. Paxson and H. A. Pickering, under the firm name of S. A. Firman & Co., which continued business at the old place until 1875, when he sold out to Paxson & Pickering. In 1861 Mr. Firman has purchased the coal yard property at Lumberville from the estate of John E. Huey, and formed a partnership with Charles Auld, under the name of Firman & Auld, which firm conducted the coal business at the above place for five years, when the property was sold by Mr. Firman for twice the amount he paid for it, and the firm cleared $9000 in the business. In 1870 our subject opened a store at Bulls Island station, N. J., under the name of F. K. Firman & Co., which was conducted successfully until 1874, when he transferred his stock to Lahaska, Bucks county, where he continued until 1879. He came to Doylestown in 1875. He had been engaged in the real estate business one year previously to his removal to Doylestown, and he afterward turned his entire attention to that business, having formed a partnership for that purpose with T. O. Atkinson, under the name of T. O. Atkinson & Co. The business of this firm was very extensive, amounting to about $1,000,000 per annum. In 1881 the partnership was dissolved and Mr. Firman has conducted the business alone since that date. He was married in 1852 to Hannah Doan, daughter of Jonathan Doan, of Buckingham township. Mr. and Mrs. Firman have had three children, only two of whom are living: Laura, wife of H. O. Harris, and Lizzie. Mrs. Firman is a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Firman has been a director of the Doylestown National Bank for over twenty years, and is a member of the Masonic fraternity. JOHN F. FOSBENNER register of Bucks county, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Plumstead township, Bucks county, September 7, 1845, and is a son of Jacob and Hannah (Fluck) Fosbenner, natives of Bucks county. His great-grandfather was born in Germany and came to America at an early day and settled in Bucks county. Some of the Fosbenners settled in Bedminster and Rockhill townships. His grandfather, John Fosbenner, was a carpenter by trade and died in Rockhill township in his 83rd year. Our subject's father was a weaver by trade, and also carried on farming. He died in 1870. Our subject was his only child and was reared on a farm until 21 years of age, when he learned the carpenter's trade, in Richland township. He followed his trade for about six years, then moved to Haycock township and engaged in farming. In the spring of 1885 he moved to Doylestown. In 1884 he was elected register. He has held the office of justice of the peace for five years. He was married in October 1870, to Mary E. Lewis, by whom he has four children: Louis E., Jacob, Peter and John S. Mr. and Mrs. Fosbenner are members of the church. His maternal grandfather's name was Christian Fluck, who was a hatter by trade and lived and died in Haycock township. JOHN S. FRETZ lumberman, P.O. Doylestown, was born in this township, in September, 1850, being a son of Philip K. and Anna (Stover) Fretz, of Bucks county. His father was of German and his mother of French descent, the pioneer of the Fretz family having settled here in the 16th century. John S. was reared on a farm, receiving his education in the district school. Being quite young at the time of his father's death, he resided for a time with his mother and brother Philip. He is now the owner of a small farm on which are his residence and saw mill, to which he gives almost his entire attention. He was married in November, 1878, to Mary W., a daughter of Henry Long, by whom he has one child, Harry A. Mr. and Mrs. Fretz are members of the Presbyterian church. PHILIP H. FRETZ farmer, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Doylestown township, November 22, 1846, and is a son of Philip E. and Anna (Stover) Fretz. His parents were natives of Bucks county, and were of German and French origin, the ancestors of the family having settled in the county at an early date. Christian Fretz, grandfather of Philip H., was a farmer, but was extensively engaged in contract work, being one of the contractors to build the Horse Shoe Curve over the Allegheny mountains, on the Pennsylvania R. R. In 1849, during the cholera rage at the almshouse, he rendered great assistance, being the first on the ground and the last to leave. He was one of the prominent men of the county. He had three brothers, his oldest brother being Captain Fretz, who sailed from the Isthmus of Panama in 1849 to San Francisco, where he established a bank. Philip K. Fretz was buried at sea, dying when on his first voyage. He had four children: Charles, Mary C., Philip H. and John S. Philip H. lived on the home farm until after his father's death. In 1869 he took a trip to San Francisco, and came back by stage, which trip he repeated sometime later. He spent sometime in New York City, where he was engaged in the manufacture of silver plate. In September, 1871, he married Willa, daughter of Robert Johnston, and has three children: J. Edgar, A. Lela and Ralph Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Fretz are members of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Fretz has been engaged in many important enterprises. He is at present holding the office of justice of the peace. He has always taken an interest in religious affairs, and was instrumental in the building of the neat stone Sabbath school edifice at Turk. He is an elder in the Presbyterian church. SAMUEL S. FRIES physician, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Chester county, Pa., March 19, 1828, and is a son of John and Christiana (Wise) Fries, both former residents of Bucks county. His parents moved to Chester county about 1800, where his father followed farming until his death, in 1861. He had nine children, four living: George, Samuel S., Maria and Sophia. Our subject was reared on a farm, attending the schools, at the same time, until he was 19 years of age; he then taught the Friends' school at Willistown, Chester county, for one term; he then joined the army, and went to Mexico, and served in the war of 1847 and 1848. On his return, he taught school one term at Mount Pleasant seminary, Chester county; he then went to Pittsburgh, where he taught for three years, at the same time studying medicine with Dr. George Whitesell. He then attended lectures at the Jefferson College at Philadelphia, after which he practiced medicine five years in Chester county. He then removed to Philadelphia, where he kept a store and manufactured. At the breaking out of the civil war, he enlisted in company A, 4th regiment P. V., and served three months, after which he enlisted in the regular army for five years, and was immediately appointed hospital steward U. S. army, and placed upon the medical staff of Hays, the great Arctic explorer, where he served about two years; he was then ordered to report for duty, on board the ship "Marcia C. Day;" under sealed orders, she cruised in southern waters for some time, and lay at anchor in Hampton Roads for three months; he was relieved from duty on ship board, and ordered to report for duty at Nicetown Hospital, from there ordered to Beverly Hospital, N. J., and from there to Whitehall Hospital below Bristol; was on duty here until the 25th of August, 1865, when, at his own request, he received orders from General Grant to be mustered out of the service; but, at the request of the surgeon-in-charge, remained three months to close up and settle the affairs of the hospital. He then came to Doylestown, and bought a property near Judge Chapman, where he lived about two years. He then moved to Milford, Del., where he bought a farm, and remained about a year. In 1871 he bought the farm where he now lives. He has been three times married; first, to Martha Richards, by whom he had one child, William. He was married in 1866 to Jennie Hill, no children; again married in 1871 to Lizzie Raike, by whom he has two children: Laura M. and Bertie R. Dr. Fries is a member of the Masonic order, and also of the Grand Army of the Republic. HENRY GARGES farmer, P.O. Edison, was born in Doylestown township, August 19, 1830, and is a son of Abraham and Leah (Ruth) Garges, natives of Bucks county. The Garges family came from Germany, and were among the early settlers of the county. Our subject's father was born on the old homestead, which is now owned by Alexander Rich. He was a blacksmith by trade, and carried on farming also. He died in 1860 at the place where our subject now lives. He was the father of nine children: William, Mary, Rebecca, Henry, Lewis, Sarah A. and Priscilla, all living; and Anna L. and Abraham, deceased. Henry Garges was reared on the old homestead until about 16 years of age, when his father moved to where he now lives. After his death, Henry came into possession of the farm which he still owns. His father had erected all the buildings on the place before his death. Henry was married on March 13, 1862, to Mary E. Roberts. They have three children: Anna L., Edward and Isaac B. Mr. and Mrs. Garges are members of the Presbyterian church. WILLIAM GODSHALK miller, P.O. New Britain, was born in Chester county, Pa., in October 1817, and is a son of Samuel and Sidney (Kelly) Godshalk. The Godshalk family were early settlers in this county, his grandfather being a farmer. Our subject's farther was a miller, and on April 1, 1841, became the possessor of the mill property, which he sold in 1847 to his son William, who is now running it. He afterward moved to Doylestown, where he died in 1860. He was an elder in the Presbyterian church. He was the father of eight children, three still living: Rachel, William and Sidney. William learned the trade of a miller, and attended the common schools until 1833, when he turned his whole attention to his business. At the age of 19 he entered the academy with the intention of learning Latin and becoming a lawyer; this purpose he abandoned and returned to the mill, and has made many improvements, introducing steam-power in 1855 into the mill, which can also be run by water-power. In his younger days he was quite prominent in politics, in 1848 being nominated for county treasurer, and in 1864 for the state senate. In 1871 he was elected associate judge by one hundred and two majority. He served five years, and in 1878 he was nominated for congress in the 7th district, and was elected by 1,338 majority; and re-elected in 1880 by a majority of 1,864. He has served four years in congress. He was a candidate for re-nomination in 1882, but was defeated, the nomination being given to the candidate from Montgomery county. At the expiration of his term of office he returned to his old duties in the mill. He was married April 22, 1841, to Anna Swartzlander, by whom he had five children, four living: Alfred S., Mary, Elwood and Isabella. His wife died in November, 1873, and he was again married in October, 1876, to Emily Van Horn. In September, 1862, he joined Captain George Hart's company, who went at the call of the government for service. He was at Hagerstown, Md., at the time of the battle of Antietam. Mr. Godshalk is an influential and prominent citizen of Bucks county. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church. J. E. GROFF, M. D. P.O. Doylestown, was born in Rockhill township, Bucks county, August 3, 1856, and is a son of Isaac and Mary A. (Fellman) Groff, of German descent. The family originated from Holland, this branch having settled in the upper end of Bucks county, where they are still known. The grandfather, Jacob Groff, was a farmer. Our subject's father is a merchant tailor and is living at Lexington. He was for many years a merchant at Chalfont and opened what is known as the centennial store in 1873. He had only one child, James E., who began teaching when quite young and taught two terms. He then entered Ursinus college, at Freeland, Pa. He remained in this school a little over two years, after which he entered the store of his father at Chalfont and remained with him until 1877. He then began the study of medicine and entered Jefferson Medical college in 1878 and graduated in 1880. In April of the same year he began practice at Tradesville, where he remained until 1887, and while living there erected a large and handsome residence. In 1886 he came to Doylestown, where he has since been in practice. He was married November 16, 1876, to Adelaide, daughter of Charles N. and Loisa Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Groff are the parents of one child, Howard. They are members of church. Dr. Groff is an Odd Fellow and a member of the Bucks County Medical Society. R. W. HAMILTON retired, P. O. Doylestown, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, April 20, 1815, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Hamilton, natives of Ireland. His father and four brothers served in the English army and navy. His father served in the army nearly all his life, commencing when quite young. Our subject remained at home until 1837. In the fall of that year he took passage on the sailing vessel "Old Pocahontas," under Capt. James West. He landed in Philadelphia November 20, 1837, having been sixty-three days on the voyage. After arriving here he sought employment in a dry goods commission house as salesman. He was in the mercantile business in Philadelphia until 1857, when being out of health he retired from business. In the same year he came to Bucks county, located in New Britain, and bought a farm and was a successful farmer. He remained there until 1867, when he removed to Doylestown township and bought a property of ten acres near Cross Keys, and resided there until 1872, when he bought the property where he now resides. He has improved the place until it is now one of the most pleasant in the borough. He was married in 1855 to Elizabeth Ennis, by whom he had one child, Richard Willard, who died when young. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are members of the Presbyterian church. AARON W. HARING steward Bucks county almshouse, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Milford township, November 8, 1829, being the son of Henry and Sophia (Walt) Haring, natives of Montgomery county. Mr. Haring is of German descent. His grandfather, George Haring, was a resident of Montgomery county, where his family were large land-owners. He was a farmer by occupation, and married a Miss Gittleman. Our subject's father was born in Montgomery county, and after his marriage, removed to Milford township and rented a farm for several years. He then bought a farm in the same township, which he afterward sold and bought one near Trumbauersville, where he lived until his death, in 1852. He was the father of seven children, four of whom are now living: Catherine, Amos, Mary, and Aaron W., who lived with his parents on the farm until he was 20 years of age. He then learned cigar-making, after which he engaged with his brother in mercantile pursuits for about two years, when he was married and carried on cigar making in Trumbauersville. He afterward engaged in the hard-wood lumber business, cutting the timber and shipping it, which business he followed for several years, carrying on farming at the same time. In 1884 he was elected steward of the Bucks county almshouse. His term expired in April, 1887, by resignation. Mr. Haring, since having charge of this most important institution, has given satisfaction to the board and the people of Bucks county. In September, 1852, he married Mary Geltman, of Quakertown, by whom he had six children, five of whom still live: Sophia, wife of Charles Shantz; Henry, John, Catharine, wife of Frank Heller; and Carrie. Mr. and Mrs. Haring are members of the Lutheran church. He is also a member of Lodge No. 714, I. O. O. F., of Quakertown. HENRY O. HARRIS attorney-at-law, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Kendall, Orleans county, N. Y., July 10, 1850, and is a son of Marvin and Jinnet (Lyell) Harris, both of whom are natives of Connecticut. Our subject was brought up in Kendall, N. Y. He received his education at Genesee Wesleyan seminary, at Lima, N. Y., where he prepared himself for college, and entered Genesee college at Lima in 1868. On the dissolution of Genesee college, he entered Syracuse university and was graduated in 1872. He taught school in Genesee Wesleyan seminary for a short time, and in 1871 came to Bucks county and located at Carversville as a teacher and afterwards principal of the Excelsior Normal Institute. He engaged in the lumber business in Cadillac, Mich., in 1873, as a superintendent and bookkeeper for the firm of Harris Brothers. He spent about eighteen months there, then went to Philadelphia, where he was employed as bookkeeper by Harley & Beale, wholesale grocers, for about one year. In July, 1875, he came to Doylestown, and the following October began to read law under Louis H. James. He was admitted to the bar November 12, 1877, and has since been practicing in the courts of Bucks county, remaining two years in partnership with Louis H. James. He was married September 24, 1879, to Laura Firman, eldest daughter of Samuel A. Firman, of Doylestown, Pa. Mrs. Harris is a member of the Presbyterian church. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Odd Fellows. ALLEN H. HEIST proprietor of the Monument house, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Milford township March 23, 1836, and is a son of Daniel S. and Mary (Himmelwright) Heist, of German descent. The great-great-grandfather came from Germany. The family first settled in Montgomery county, but some of them were very early settlers of this county. Our subject's grandfather Heist was a resident of Milford township and kept a hotel at Trumbauersville and also carried on farming. He bought a grist-mill near Milford Square and built a house in 1818. He afterwards moved to Milford Square, where he kept a hotel until his death. Our subject's father took the mill after he was married and carried it on until about 1861, when he took the hotel and conducted the same until his death in 1864. He was the father of four children: Allen H., Thomas H., Tilghman H. (deceased), and Sarah A., wife of David Huber. Our subject learned the miller's trade at Milford Square and took charge at the age of 23, and continued until 1863, when he was elected recorder of Bucks county and removed to Doylestown. He held the office three years and then bought the hotel which he now conducts. In the fall of 1881 he was elected sheriff and served three years. He was chief burgess of the borough one tern and has held a number of minor offices. In 1882 he added the new front to the hotel, and it is now one of the most commodious in the borough, and is able conducted by Mr. Heist and his son Charles. He was married in May, 1858, to Catherine B. Kachline, by whom he had six children: Ellen, married to George L. Bitting; Charles H., married and has one child, Frankie; Thomas, deceased; Flora, married to Frank Zorns; Mary and Sallie. Mr. Heist is a member of the Doylestown Lodge, No. 94, I. O. O. F. He is a member of the Lutheran church and his wife is a member of the Reformed. Mr. Heist is an enterprising and influential citizen. In 1874 he was engaged in the manufacture of cider. Since 1869 he has carried on the wholesale liquor business. He is interested to some extent in the iron mines in Berks and Lehigh counties. He has been interested in the coal business and is now a manufacturer of paints. Mr. Heist is the owner of considerable property. WILLIAM HOFFMAN manufacturer, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Philadelphia county January 18, 1843, his parents being William and Rosalie (Vierig) Hoffman. William Hoffman, Sr., was a native of Bavaria and emigrated to Philadelphia, where he carried on his trade, but afterward removed to Hilltown township, Bucks county, about 1848, where he engaged in farming and died in 1863. His widow resides in Doylestown. William was but three years of age when his parents removed to Hilltown township. In 1859 he went to Hatboro to learn the trade of tinsmith with Henry Daubert. In March, 1862, he came to Doylestown as foreman of a branch shop here. He remained with Mr. Daubert three years, after which he started for himself. He erected his present buildings in 1879, at a cost of about $6,000. Here, in connection with tin-roofing, he carries on the manufacture of tinware and deals in stoves, heaters, ranges, pumps, lightning rods, and everything pertaining to the trade. He employs from three to five men. On September 22, 1865, he married Miss Mary E. Kratz, of Bucks county. Hey have had five children: Sybilla, Rosalia, Lizzie, and Mary Emma, living, and Isaac Herbert, deceased. Mr. Hoffman is a member of the Aquetong Lodge, No. 193, I. O. O. F. He also belongs to Doylestown Council, No. 166, United American Mechanics, and has held office in both. He represented the latter order seven years in the state body, and is one of the state council officers at the present time. He has held the office of school director. JOHN JACOBY farmer, P.O. New Britain, was born in Doylestown township on January 2, 1829, and is a son of John, Sr. and Mary (Shifler) Jacoby, natives of Bucks county. The Jacoby family were among the early settlers of Durham township. The grandfather of our subject was a blacksmith by trade and also carried on farming. The father of John was born in Durham township and moved to Doylestown township about 1820, and purchased the farm where Henry F. now lives. He died in his 81st year. He was the father of nine children, three of whom are living: Isaac, Susan, wife of Samuel Haldeman, and John, who is a farmer in Doylestown township, where he has always lived. He owned three farms, two of which he has deeded to his sons. On March 2, 1852, he married Sarah, daughter of Henry and Hester (Meredith) Clymer. They are the parents of five children: Henry F., Edwin and Carrie, living, and Mary and Jennie, deceased. Mr. Jacoby and his wife are members of the Baptist church at New Britain, of which he has been a trustee for twenty years. JOHN JACOBY miller, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Doylestown township, in December, 1855, and is a son of Peter and Lydia A. (Summers) Jacoby, natives of Bucks county. The grandfather and father of O. S. were both farmers in Doylestown township. The latter was the father of three children, of whom our subject is the only one living. When he was 15 years of age his father died; he took charge of the home place, and remained with his mother until her death, at which time he was but 19 years old; after which he worked at slate-roofing, which he followed until 1879, when he bought the mill property he now owns, and two resident properties from Joseph Lapp. He started in milling with an old experienced miller. The mill is run by both steam and water-power, and under the new process. He ships a great deal of rye flour, and has a large custom trade. He turns out, on an average, 3000 bushels a month in the winter season. In December, 1879, he married Laura Case, by whom he has one child, Edith M. Mr. and Mrs. Jacoby are members of the Baptist church. He is also a member of the Red Men. JOHN D. JAMES attorney-at-law, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Doylestown, December 1, 1856, and is a son of Nathan C. and Maria (Megargee) James, his father being a native of Bucks county and his mother of Montgomery county. The first of the family to come to Bucks county was John James, who came from Wales about 1711, and bought a large tract of land near where Doylestown now stands from the Society of Free Traders. His great-grandfather, Nathan, served in the war of 1812, and his grandfather, John D., also offered to enlist but was refused on account of his youth. He was a farmer by occupation. He was appointed crier of the court in 1820, and held that position until 1871. Of the land which was first taken up by the James family two tracts still remain in the name. Our subject's father, Nathan C., was admitted to the bar in 1851. He held the office of district attorney for six years, and was appointed revenue collector under Andrew Johnson's administration, but was not confirmed. The Jameses are all democrats. Our subject, John D., attended the Doylestown school until he graduated in 1874, when he entered the Lehigh University in 1872-73. He studied law under his father and was admitted to the bar September 9, 1878, which was the first legal business transacted in the new court-house. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and also of the I. O. O. F. Encampment; also St. Tammany Castle K. G. E., and is a prominent young attorney and an able speaker. LEVI L. JAMES attorney-at-law, P.O. Doylestown, was born in New Britain township, Pa., March 5, 1846, and is a son of Samuel P. and Louis A. (Mann) James, natives of Bucks county, and of Welsh and Scotch-Irish descent. Our subject's father was a farmer almost all his life. He was the father of seven children. Levi L. was reared on a farm until he was 14 years of age, when he entered the store of William Thompson as clerk and remained there three years, when he entered the Millersville State Normal school in Lancaster county. He afterward came to Doylestown and read law with H. P. & G. Ross, and April 25, 1870, was admitted to the bar and has since been in practice with Hon. George Ross, the firm being known as George Ross & L. L. James. In 1873 he was elected district attorney, and served one term. He is a Royal Arch Mason. He was married January 22, 1883, to Rebecca R. Purdy. They are parents of one child, Samuel P. O. P. JAMES physician, P.O. Doylestown, was born in New Britain, Bucks county, and is a son of Benjamin and Nancy (Williams) James, of Welsh and Scotch descent. His great-grandfather was the first of the family to settle in this county, and took up about 1,000 acres of land near New Britain, a part of which he farmed. His grandfather, Isaac James, was also a farmer and lived and died in New Britain. Benjamin, the father of O. P., was likewise a farmer. He had two brothers who served in the revolution. He reared a family of eleven children, two of whom now survive. He died in 1854, and his wife in 1838. O. P. remained with his parents until their death, after which he remained on the homestead two years. He removed to Doylestown in 1859 and has resided there ever since. In 1840 he graduated at Jefferson Medical college and began to practice in New Britain, where he stayed until he came to Doylestown. He is one of the leading physicians of the borough and has an extended practice. He has been the almshouse physician for seventeen years. In 1864 he was elected state senator. He has been one of the directors of the national bank for a number of years; treasurer of the Doylestown turnpike; president of the town council several years, and has been connected with m any of the leading institutions of the borough. He was married in 1858 to Sarah A., daughter of Squire Gordon. They are the parents of three children: Oliver B., Martha A., and Sarah M. Dr. James is a member of the Masonic lodge in Doylestown, of which he is treasurer, and has passed all the chairs. He has been the representative to the grand lodge for several years. He was a candidate for congress, but against his will, in 1878. He was one of the originators of the Doylestown Agricultural and Mechanics' Institute in 1866, and has been its treasurer ever since. ROBERT JOHNSTON farmer, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Doylestown township, December 5, 1817, and is a son of David and Susanna (Riale) Johnston, a daughter of Esquire John Riale, of Irish-Welsh descent. His grandfather, Robert Johnston, settled in Huntingdon county, where he lived until his death. David Johnston, a brother of Robert, bought the farm where our subject now lives, and lived there until his death. Our subject's father then came into possession of the farm, and moved there in 1820. He served under Captain Magill in the war of 1812, and was a prominent man in his day. He died October 28, 1867, and his wife died August 26, 1866, in her 96th year. They were the parents of three children: David R. and John, both deceased, and Robert, who has lived on this farm since he was three years of age. He followed farming until 1872, since which time he has retired. In 1842 he married a daughter of Captain William McHenry, by whom he had three children: Susan R., wife of Henry H. Hough, in the pension office at Washington; Wilhelmina, wife of Philip H. Fretz, and William E., deceased. His wife died July 14, 1848, and he was again married in November, 1857, to Amelia, daughter of Christian Brower, who died June 3, 1882. Mr. Johnston is a member of the New Britain Baptist church. EDWIN KNIGHT farmer, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Philadelphia county, Pa., November 18, 1821, and is a son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Wilson) Knight. He is of English and Welsh extraction. His great-grandfather came from England about the time of Penn, and settled in Philadelphia county, where he took up and bought a large tract of land, on his death leaving each of his children a large farm. His son, Jonathan, was also a wealthy farmer, who lived and died in Philadelphia county. He was a member of the Society of Friends. The father of our subject was also a farmer. He died of heart disease. He was the father of nine children, six of whom now survive: Amy, Edwin, Jesse W., Grace, Wilson J., and Amos W. Edwin lived on the farm until 15 years of age, when he entered the employ of Townsend Sharpless, where he remained two years. He then returned to farm life until he was 21, when he went to milling, following that seven years. After a subsequent stay in Philadelphia county of two years, he farmed in Northampton and Upper Makefield townships. In 1875 he moved to his present farm, where he has since lived. His father served three years in the legislature, and was associate judge of Philadelphia for a number of years. He was also a justice of the peace, and a prominent and influential man in his day. Edwin Knight was married May 11, 1848, to Anna L., daughter of John R. and Sarah (Lewis) Bodine. They are the parents of four children: Robert L., married to Josephine Roberts; Harry N., J. Thomas, and Carrie B. In 1875 Mr. Knight was elected treasurer of Bucks county and served one term, and was the first man elected on the three years' term. He is a member of the Society of Friends. ELMER W. KIRK liveryman, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Buckingham township, Bucks county, August 3, 1861, and is a son of Thomas H. and Amanda (Walton) Kirk, natives of Bucks county and of Scotch-Irish descent. Our subject's father was a farmer during his early life, but he is now living retired in Buckingham township. Elmer W. was reared on a farm until he was 18 years of age, when he engaged in butchering at Forrestville for a short time, when he came to Doylestown, and followed the same for three years. In the summer of 1886 he engaged in keeping a livery stable at Doylestown, which he still runs. He keeps fourteen horses and a number of vehicles, and has a very large place. He runs the business on an extensive scale. He was married in December, 1883, to Clara, daughter of James and Josephine Fell, by whom he has one child, Marino. Mr. Kirk is an enterprising citizen, and fully understands his business. WILLIAM K. LARGE deceased, was born in Buckingham township, Bucks county, August 8, 1818, being a son of Joseph and Rebecca (Kinsey) Large, natives of Bucks county, and of English descent. The ancestors of the present family were among the early settlers of this county. William K. was reared to farm life, being only nine months old when his father died. He worked out as soon as he became large enough to do so, and went to school in winter. He moved to Doylestown in 1874, and bought the property where he lived, and engaged in auctioneering until his death, February 4, 1876. He was married December 10, 1840, to Mary A., daughter of Seneca and Sarah (Cress) Fell. Mrs. Fell is still living, and is in her 92nd year. The children of William K. and Mary A. Large are: Caroline, Seneca, George, Howard, and Arthur. Caroline died in 1842. Mrs. Large was a farmer's daughter, and with her husband worked hard to get along. Mr. Large was an auctioneer. In 1864 he began to keep account of the sales conducted by him. The number in 1864 was 122; in 1865, 137; 1866, 131; 1867, 148; 1868, 145; 1869, 130; 1870, 105; 1871, 107; 1872, 100; 1873, 125; 1874, 134; 1875, 96. In the latter year his health compelled him to give up auctioneering. In 1874 he moved to Doylestown, and died of heart disease February 4, 1876. WILLIAM M. LARGE retired, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Huntingdon county, N. J., June 17, 1812, and is the son of William and Susanna (Palmer) Large. Samuel Large was one of the originators of the Friends' meeting in Hunterdon county. The grandfather was a farmer, and owned a large tract of land. William M. was a babe when his father died, and at the age of 12 years he went to Doylestown and was bound out to James Kelly, editor of the "Intelligencer." After his time was up, he worked around the office a few weeks for his board, then went to Philadelphia, where he fell in with Seneca W. Ely, and they together bought a press and material and went to Chillicothe, Ohio, and started a job office, with which they were quite successful. They remained one year, and in the meantime he received a letter from Mr. Kelly, asking him to take an interest in the "Intelligencer." He returned, and he and Mr. Kelly run the paper for three years, when he bought Kelly's interest, and continued until March, 1841, when he sold it to Samuel Fretz. He then bought a farm and followed that occupation until a few years ago, when he retired. He has owned several farms, and has two at present. He was married in February, 1841, to Annie, daughter of Joseph and Mary (White) Watson. They have had three children, only one of whom is living, Harry C., who is married to Lavina Pierson, and has three children: Mary B., Josephine C., and William M. Mr. and Mrs. Large are members of the Society of Friends. SAMUEL B. LARZALERE farmer, P.O. Edison, was born in Bensalem township, January 21, 1824, and is a son of Nicholas and Esther (Berrell) Larzalere, the latter a daughter of Major Jeremiah Berrell, of Abington township, Montgomery county. They are the descendants of French Huguenots, who came to this country about 1600, and settled in Rhode Island. They afterward came to Bucks county, and located in Bristol. Benjamin Larzalere, grandfather of Samuel B., had eight children: Joseph, Nicholas, Benjamin, William, Ann, Hannah, Elizabeth, and Mary (deceased). Of these only William is living, aged 75. Benjamin was a farmer by occupation, and was an extensive land-owner in Bristol township, where he died in his 77th year. Our subject's father was a farmer, and in 1828 moved to Abington township, where he died in 1862. His widow still resides on the old homestead, and is in her 83rd year. They were the parents of twelve children: Samuel B., Benjamin, Jeremiah, William, John, Mary, Henry, Sarah, Amanda, Hannah, James H., and Joseph, who was burned to death when the house was burned, February 22, 1842. Our subject was born in Bensalem township, and at the age of five years moved with his parents to Abington township. When 21 years of age he went west into Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana, and followed droving for years. His first drove consisted of three horses, which he led over the mountains himself. He continued this until 1881, driving stock from Ohio, Illinois and Indiana to the place where he now lives. He was the first man to ship a carload of horses over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and is the first man that ever made a public sale of western horses in Bucks and Montgomery counties. The first sale was made in Jenkintown, which is the headquarters for droving, yet carried on by subject's brother. At least five hundred head are sold there yearly. During the war he was very extensively engaged in the stock business, and had large contracts with the government. In 1856 he bought the farm where he now lives, which consists of 200 acres, and cost $20,000. He moved on it in 1860. In 1865 he bought 107 acres of land adjoining at $110 an acre, and now owns 321 acres in one tract, one of the most valuable farms in Bucks county. In all he owns 433 acres. In January, 1848, he married Beulah Batton of New Jersey, and they are the parents of four children: Joseph N., John F., Samuel B., Jr., and Estella, deceased. Mr. Larzalere is an enterprising and intelligent citizen, and has done a great deal to build up public enterprise. He is the oldest stock-dealer now living in the county. GEORGE LEAR deceased, attorney-at-law and banker, was born in Warwick township, Bucks county, February 16, 1818, being the son of Robert and Mary (Meloy) Lear. He was educated at the county schools, finishing with a term at the Newtown academy. He was reared on a farm, and at the age of 13 assumed the responsibility of directing his future unaided by any source. Engaged until nineteen in such pursuits as a laborer usually finds in an agricultural community, he then became a teacher in the public schools, in which vocation he continued four years, when he entered a country store, devoting his spare time to the study of the law under the preceptorship of E. T. McDowell, of Doylestown, an eminent lawyer and a member of the constitutional convention of 1837-8. He removed to Doylestown in April, 1844, entered the office of his preceptor to continue his legal studies, and was admitted to the bar of Bucks county, November 16, 1844. In August, 1848, he was appointed deputy attorney-general by Honorable James Cooper, was re-appointed by Honorable Cornelius Daveagh, his successor, and held the position until 1850, when the office of district attorney was created and that of deputy attorney-general superseded. In March, 1865, he was made president of the Doylestown National Bank, but continued in the active practice of his profession until his death, May 23, 1884. He had risen by the force of industry and intellect to a proud position among his fellows. He was a member of the constitutional convention of 1872-73 from the 7th senatorial district, but did not sign his name to or vote for the constitution adopted by the convention; while he advocated and sustained all the important measures of reform in the convention, he believed that the instrument as finally adopted contained unwarranted encroachments upon the rights and restrictions of the powers of the people. He was an early and persistent advocate of temperance reform and contributed much to advance its interests. In 1875 he was appointed by Governor Hartranft attorney-general of the commonwealth. In this capacity he served during Hartranft's term with marked ability. In January, 1845, he married Sidney White, of Montgomery county, by whom were three children: Henry, Cordelia and Mary. The last named married George P. Brock. The life and successful career of the subject of this sketch are worthy of study and imitation on the part of beginners; a demonstration of what ability and industry are capable of accomplishing. He rose to eminence by force of character. He has a strong will and indomitable courage. The elements of genius were his in a marked degree. He had the fancy of a poet and the tongue of an orator; more than these, a substratum of sound sense. He had great power before a jury. The people of Bucks county will long bear in recollection the bold advocate and faithful counselor. Nor can the host of friends who knew him in life forget the genial, honorable, and manly traits that made him the Robert Burns of their class. HENRY LEAR attorney-at-law, P.O. Doylestown, is a native of the borough, and was born March 21, 1848, being a son of George and Sidney (White) Lear, both natives of Bucks county. His grandfather, Robert, settled on a farm in Bucks county at an early day. George Lear, father of Henry, was highly educated and was admitted to the bar of Bucks county in November, 1844, when in his 26th year, and was a practicing attorney all his life. Henry was educated partly in Doylestown and Philadelphia and graduated at Yale college in 1869. He attended lectures in the law course at the University of Pennsylvania in the winter of 1870-71, and was admitted to the bar September 11, 1871. He is a man of high ability and has won the commendation of all. In June, 1884, he was elected president of the Doylestown National bank. He is also president of the Lahaska Fire Insurance company, and of the Doylestown Mutual Insurance company. He was married June 10, 1875, to Louisa P., daughter of John J. and Julia (Philler) Brock. They are the parents of three sons: John B., George and William P. and one daughter Julia B. Mrs. Lear is a member of the Episcopal church. HENRY D. LIVEZEY contractor, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Warrington township, Bucks county, August 31, 1833, and is a son of David and Rosanna (Darrah) Livezey, both natives of Bucks county, and of Scotch and Irish descent. His grandfather, Jonathan, settled in Bucks county in the latter part of the last century. Our subject's father was born in 1790, and was a farmer by occupation. He died in 1845 in Doylestown township. He was the father of nine children, five of whom are living: Sarah M., wife of John Arnold; William, Henry D., Whittingham J., and James. Our subject lived on the farm until he was 18 years of age, when he served an apprenticeship of four years at the carpenter's trade in Doylestown. He has resided here since 1851. He has built more houses in the borough than any other man, and has been a contractor for twenty years. He owns four houses in Doylestown. He was married March 18, 1858, to Anna Wambold, by whom he has two children: Clara W., wife of Dr. John A. Fell, and John B. Mr. Livezey and daughter are members of the Baptist church. Mr. Livezey is a Mason and an Odd Fellow. He was a member of the town council seven years, and has been school director eight years. He is a public spirited and enterprising citizen. E. MORRIS LLOYD deceased, was born in Newtown, July 10, 1827, and is a son of John and Amanda (Morris) Lloyd, and a grandson of Enos Morris, of Newtown, one of the first attorneys of the county, and a very prominent citizen. Our subject was a descendant of Cadwallader Morris, who settled in Hilltown more than a century ago. His father, John Morris, was a man of means and never took an active part in business. E. Morris Lloyd, while a youth, entered a New York house to fit himself for mercantile life. In 1846 he entered the office of Honorable John Fox and studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1848. He practiced in the county until his death, being in practice more than a quarter of a century. He reached a leading position in his profession, and was an able, upright man. Mr. Lloyd never held office, but devoted himself to his profession. He was married December 26, 1848, to Julia D., daughter of Doctor W. S. Hendrie, a prominent physician of Doylestown, and Ann Dunlap Hendrie. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd were the parents of two sons: Henry A., a lawyer, residing in St. Louis; and Doctor James H. Lloyd, who is a practicing physician in Philadelphia. The deceased Lloyd was a member of the Masonic order in Doylestown, and also a member of the Presbyterian church, as is also Mrs. Lloyd. Doctor W. S. Hendrie was born in Sussex county, N. J., in December, 1798. His father, Joseph J., was a native of Scotland and graduated in medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Doctor William S., when a young man, became a student of Doctor John Wilson, of Buckingham. His going there was his first introduction to a community largely composed of Friends. He attended a course of lectures at the University of Pennsylvania, where he met his future partner in life, Miss Ann Dunlap. In 1823, soon after obtaining his diploma, he began to practice at Hilltown, Bucks county. About 1840 he moved to Doylestown, where he practiced until his death, which occurred April 20, 1875. In 1840 he was a presidential elector of Pennsylvania on the whig ticket, as decided by a small majority for Harrison and Tyler. In the early part of 1849 he was appointed by Governor Johnston associate judge in the place of Gen. Samuel A. Smith, and continued on the bench until 1851. In 1861 he was examining surgeon for the county under the state militia law, and after the close of the war for the Union was medical examiner for the county under the pension laws. He was a leading member of the Odd Fellows, and for twenty years treasurer, and was also a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. Dr. Hendrie was a venerable, good, and honest man, and one of the prominent physicians of the county, as he was also a leading and influential citizen.