Bucks County PA Archives Bios..... Durham Township 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 XXX Biographical Sketches - Durham pp. 885-900 W. F. ADAMS merchant, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Seneca county, N. Y., August 17, 1838, and is a son of Jacob and Phillippine Adams, natives of Bucks county. His early life was spent in Indiana, where he received his education. In 1870 he married Miss Emily J. Hunt, of Sussex county, N. J. They have four children: Annie J., John H., Lee and Mabel. During the war Mr. Adams served in the 74th Indiana Volunteers, and was promoted from private to sergeant major, and was twice wounded and twice taken prisoner. He belongs to the G. A. R., No. 256, Colonel S. Croasdale Post. In politics he is a democrat. GEORGE W. BACHMAN merchant, P.O. Durham, Bucks county, Pa., was born September 28, 1849, in Williams township, Northampton county, Pa. His father, David, was a son of Solomon and Annie Bachman, and was married to Mary, a daughter of George and Catherine Knecht, both of whom were natives of Northampton county. George W. was reared on a farm, and sent to public school until he attained the age of 15 years, when he engaged with his brother, R. K., as clerk in a store. By close adherence to business, he was admitted as a member of the firm several years before he attained the age of manhood. On the night of February 14, 1879, Messrs. Bachman's store was entered by five burglars. They seized Mr. George W. (who was at the time sleeping in the store), bound and gagged him, placed hand-cuffs on him, and otherwise treated him in such a manner that for a time his life was despaired of. They then blew open the safes, securing about $2,500. One of the gang was sent to the Eastern Penitentiary for seven years. The other four escaped. June 2, 1881, he was married to Miss Mary, daughter of Col. W. W. Strader, of Washington, Warren county, N. J. Their union was blessed with one child, George S., now deceased. Mr. Bachman is a member of the Reformed church, and in politics he is a democrat. REUBEN K. BACHMAN P.O. Durham, was born in Williams township, Northampton county, this state, August 6, 1834. His father, David Bachman, was a son of Solomon and Annie Bachman, natives of Bucks county, and was married to Mary, daughter of George and Catherine Knecht, natives of Northampton county. Reuben K. spent his early boyhood upon his father's farm, and received such education as was to be had in the farming districts during the winter months, in what was known as the old log school-house. In early life he followed the vocation of teaching, and in riper years he engaged in mercantile and milling business at Durham. He held neither military nor civil office until he was elected to the forty-sixth congress from the tenth district of Pennsylvania, in the year 1878, as a democrat. He is a member of the Reformed church. November 10, 1859, he was married to Miss Malinda E. Bachman, of Northampton county. They have had four children: Howard O. and Mary I., deceased; and Elmer C. and D. Maynard living. T. T. BEAN merchant, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Nockamixon township, Bucks county, November 27, 1843. He is a son of John and Mary Bean, also of Bucks county. Our subject received his education, and spent all his life in this county. He was married February 18, 1869, to Miss Lizzie C. Nicholas. They had five children: Lillie May, Herbert J., Clarence, Arthur and Norman. In 1882 his wife died, and on March 14, 1883, he was again married, his second wife being Miss Lizzie Manning, of New Jersey. Mr. Bean is a successful merchant, and deals in dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, etc. Mr. Bean was a deacon of St. Peter's Lutheran church, and also superintendent of the Sunday school. In politics he is a republican. S. D. BIGLEY baker and confectioner, P.O. Riegelsville, was born January 8, 1841, Nockamixon township, and is a son of Isaac and Mary Bigley, residents of Bucks county, the latter a daughter of Solomon and Mary Deemer, also of Bucks county. Mr. Bigley spent his early life in Bucks county, where he received his education. On May 7, 1865, he married Miss Alice, daughter of William and Mary Docherty, natives of New Jersey. During the late war Mr. Bigley served in the 1st Penna. Regiment on the first call, during the whole war, and was afterward promoted to recruiting sergeant, and afterward second sergeant. In politics he is a democrat. In religion, Reformed. Mr. Bigley was elected for a second term as commander of Col. S. Croasdale Post, No. 256, G. A. R., Riegelsville, Pa. He is also past grand officer of Lodge No. 456, I. O. O. F. JOSEPH CARKEET mining superintendent, P.O. Durham, was born in Cornwall, England, in September, 1846, and came to America in June, 1864. He is a son of William and Jane Carkeet, both natives of England. His grandparents were George and Elizabeth Carkeet, and Thomas and Ellen Rowling, all natives of England. In 1866 Joseph Carkeet, with a party of others, went through Georgia on a mining expedition, where they opened some valuable gold mines. In 1869 he returned to New York, then made a visit to England to see his parents. Within the same year he again returned to America and went to California, where he remained up to the time of his coming to Durham. In 1872 he accepted his present position with the Durham Furnace company. Mr. Carkeet was married January 3, 1875, to Miss Emeline Shovel, also a native of England. She is a descendant of Sir Cloudsley Shovel, one of England's greatest admirals. Their only child is William J. Mr. Carkeet has under his management seventy-five men, and his position is one of great responsibility. He is a member of the Methodist church, and in politics is a republican. SAMUEL H. CARTY hotel-keeper, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Nockamixon township in 1852. His parents are Samuel and Elizabeth Carty, both of Pennsylvania, where they were educated and spent the whole of their lives. Mr. Samuel H. Carty married Miss Rachel Barron, of this state, an estimable lady, who is capable of adapting herself to any circumstances, while Mr. Carty, her husband, aside from being a thorough business man, is a natural musician, and very popular with all who know him. The fruits of their marriage are: Harry, Ramond, Grover and Clifton. Mr. Carty is a Lutheran, and in politics is a republican. JOHN W. CLARK hardware dealer, P.O. Durham, was born November 29, 1856, in Williams township, Northampton county, and is a son of Jonathan and Mary Ann Clark. His father was born in New Jersey, and is a son of Richard and Annie Clark. His mother's parents were John and Catherine Fabian. John W. received his education in Northampton county, but learned his trade, which is that of a carpenter, in Trenton, N. J. On October 5, 1875, he married Miss Jane Garrett, by whom he had two children, Fidelia and Ellen. His first wife died October 2, 1884, and he was married February 6, 1886, to Miss Emma V. Hudnut. Mr. Clark has been a successful business man. In politics he is a democrat. GEORGE A. COOLEY manufacturer, P.O. Riegelsville, was born March 24, 1858, near Milford, Hunterdon county, N. J., his parents being Jacob V. and Sarah Cooley, natives of New Jersey. Our subject's early life was passed and his education received at Milford, N. J., after which he attended school at West Chester, Pa. On October 22, 1884, he married Miss Stella A. Welch, of Valley, N. J., and they have one child, Hannah A. Mr. Cooley engaged in the hardware business in Milford in 1882, for three years, then associated with L. W. Miller at Pennargyle, and six months later he sold out to Mr. Harry Kern, and started with his present partner at Riegelsville. The present store is twenty-two by seventy-two feet, and is two stories high, with a basement of frame. The firm (Clark & Cooley) in connection with hardware carry on the manufacture of sashes, doors, etc., and are also contractors. Up to this date Mr. Cooley has always been successful in business. He is a Presbyterian, and in politics is a republican. HENRY S. COPE justice of the peace, P.O. Durham, was born May 24, 1850, in Bucks county. His parents were Tobias, son of Abram Cope, and Hannah (Sorver) Cope, both natives of Bucks county. Henry S. was educated in Bucks county, and in early life was a school teacher. He came to Durham township in 1869, and was elected justice of the peace in 1874 and 1876, re-elected in 1882. He is also a school director. On June 17, 1871, he married Miss Mary A. Stem, who bore him six children: Laura R. and A. Herbert, deceased; and Estella, Verda, L. Lynden, and Francis Gurney, living. Mr. Cope is a member of the Lutheran church, and has been superintendent of its Sunday school for fifteen years. In politics he is a democrat. FREDERICK CROUSE retired, P.O. Riegelsville, was born July 4, 1835, in Nockamixon township, Bucks county. His parents are Michael and Sarah Crouse, and his paternal grandparents were Conrad and Elizabeth Crouse, who were born and reared in this county. His maternal grandparents were Tunis and Sarah Cole, also natives of Bucks county, their parents having emigrated from Holland many years ago. Mr. Crouse was married December 13, 1856, to Miss Mary A. Kerbaugh. Their children that are living are: Stewart C., Clara, Gertrude and Sallie May. The son holds a very high position in the employ of the Pennsylvania railroad. Mr. Crouse served in the late war under Col. Samuel Croasdale, in company C, 128th regiment, P. V. He was discharged from active service on account of severe wounds received at the battle of Antietam, and now draws a large pension, to which he is justly entitled. In politics he is a republican, and was at one time a candidate for the legislature, but was defeated by a few votes, this being a very strong democratic district. He was postmaster of Riegelsville for seventeen years, and managed the office with great credit to himself and satisfaction to the government. Mr. Crouse is the started of the American Mechanics' council of Riegelsville, the Riegelsville Building and Loan association, and founder of the Grand Army post, known as the Col. S. Croasdale Post, No. 256. He is authority on all matters of importance, with which he has long been associated. He is a member of the Reformed church, of which he is an elder. He opened the first telegraph office at Riegelsville, in the year 1864, and served as operator and manager of the office for fourteen years. JOHN DICKSON retired, P.O. Riegelsville, was born February 3, 1793, in Durham township, where he was educated and has always resided. He is a son of Thomas and Annie Dickson, natives of Pennsylvania. In 1818 Mr. Dickson married Miss Annie Rockafellow. They are the parents of the following: Hannah, Elizabeth, Charity, Mary, Annie, and William, deceased. His first wife died August 15, 1831, and he was again married November 6, 1832, to Catharine Lambert, by whom he has two children, Sarah and Ellen. The second wife died March 30, 1869. Mr. John Dickson, who on the 3rd of February, 1887, will celebrate his 94th birthday, served in the war of 1812, and draws a pension to this day. In 1847 he was elected to the legislature and served with credit. He was also supervisor for three terms, and a member of the school board some years ago. He is a member of the Lutheran church, and was an old time whig, but is now a republican. Mr. Dickson was a blacksmith by trade, and for twenty years was proprietor of the Riegelsville hotel. GEORGE W. FACKENTHALL postmaster, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Durham township, in 1836, and is a son of Peter and Elizabeth Fackenthall. Philip Fackenthall, the great-grandfather of George W., emigrated to this country in the ship "Robert Nallis," in 1734, and settled in Springfield township, where he died. His only son, Michael, resided all his life in Durham township, and had but twenty-eight days of schooling in his life. He served in the revolution, and amassed a large fortune, being a large landowner and general contractor. The grandson of this gentleman, George W., was educated in Durham township, where he has served in the offices of auditor and school director, still holding the latter. He was obliged to resign the office of justice of the peace, in order to accept the office of postmaster, which he now fills with credit both to himself and his party. In 1857 he married Miss Mary C. Hager, who died in 1867, the children by this marriage being Sarah Elizabeth and Jacob M., who are both married and living in Riegelsville. On December 1, 1870, Mr. Fackenthall was married to Mrs. Mary Jane Lear, and by this marriage has the following children: Hannah, Etta, Edith and George Lloyd. During the war, Mr. Fackenthall served in company F, N. J. volunteers, as sergeant. He is a democrat in politics, in which he takes an active interest. He is a member of the German Reformed church, and has been universally successful in all his undertakings. Mr. Fackenthall stands high throughout the state as well as in the county. B. F. FACHENTHALL, JR. superintendent Durham Iron Works, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Doylestown, June 2, 1851, and is a grandson of Michael Fackenthall, a native of Durham, and son of B. F. Fackenthall, Esq., attorney-at-law of Easton, Pa., also a native of Durham, who formerly practiced law at Doylestown. He attended the common schools of Durham, and entered the office of the Durham iron works, in 1867. In 1874 he took a special course in chemistry at Lafayette college, Easton, under Dr. T. M. Drown, remaining during this time in the employ of the Durham iron works. He was made general superintendent of the works in 1876, and since then has been made general manager of the other blast furnaces owned by Cooper & Hewitt, situated at Pequest, N. J., and at Ringwood, N. J. In 1875 he married Miss Sarah J. Riegel, of Riegelsville, a daughter of John L. Riegel. They have no issue. Mr. Fackenthall belongs to the Reformed church, and in politics is a republican. JAMES GLEDHILL master mechanic of Durham furnace, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Halifax, England, March 29, 1829, emigrated to this country in 1854, and located in Phillipsburg. Six months after his arrival in this country he connected himself with the Durham Furnace company at the Andover furnace; afterward he came to the furnace at Durham and remained there ever since, a period of 37 years. He has filled his present position with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his employers. His parents, John and Hannah Gledhill, were natives of England. His paternal grandparents were James and Mary Gledhill, and his maternal grandparents were Benjamin and Elizabeth Jowett. Our subject's children are: Joseph H., Esmeralda, Richard W., Mary J., Sanford, Samuel, Ambler T., J. Sweeney, B. Frank, Sanford B., Bradford, Sadie G. and Elizabeth Grant. The elder Sanford is deceased; the others are all living. Mr. Gledhill is a member of the Reformed church and a republican in politics. He served as school director one term. MRS. H. F. GROMAN was born in Durham township, Bucks county, Pa., August 16, 1832. She is a daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Fackenthall, and a granddaughter of Michael Fackenthall. Her great-grandfather, Philip Fackenthall, emigrated from the province of Rotterdam, Holland, in the year 1734. She was educated in the common schools of Durham township. She was married October 9, 1853, to John Groman, and had two children: Lizzie, who died in infancy, and John F. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Groman moved to Point Pleasant, in Bucks county, where Mr. Groman engaged in the milling business. They remained there four years and then removed to Lambertville, N. J., where Mr. Groman rented a large flouring mill and carried it on for eighteen years until his death, which occurred February 8, 1876. Mrs. Groman was confirmed as a member of the Reformed church of Durham, November 4, 1848, by the Rev. W. T. Gerhard, and was by certificate admitted to the First Presbyterian church of Lambertville, and still retains her membership therein. She was baptized March 6, 1833, by the Rev. Henry S. Miller. JOHN HOFFMAN merchant, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Warren county, N. J., May 20, 1847, and is a son of Samuel and Elenora Hoffman, natives of Pennsylvania. He spent his early life and received his education in Riegelsville. He was married, August 19,1870, to Miss Mary Headman, by whom he has three children: Laura, Lizzie and Benjamin Franklin. He has been a school director for four years, and is a member of the Reformed church, and in politics is a democrat. Mr. Hoffman, in connection with general merchandise, deals in coal, wood, lime, etc., and runs a line of boats on the Delaware canal. He is junior warden of Prosperity lodge, No. 567, F. and A. M. GEORGE HULL blacksmith, P.O. Durham, was born July 30, 1855, in New Jersey, where he spent his early life and received his education. His parents are Joseph and Maria A. Hull, also natives of New Jersey. Mr. Hull was married in July, 1877, to Miss Sallie C. Manning. They are the parents of five children: Fannie A., Cora E., Ada, John and Mary. Mr. Hull is a democrat and a member of the Christian church. Through industry he has built up a large business, and stands well in the community. JOHN S. JOHNSON physician, P.O. Kintnersville, was born October 10, 1829, in Manunka Chunk, Warren county, N. J. His parents are Henry W. and Jane K. Johnson, the former a son of Hart and Elizabeth Johnson, and the latter a daughter of Samuel Stewart, all of New Jersey. The early life of John S. was spent in Hunterdon county, N. J., where he received his education. He received his diploma from the Jefferson Medical college in Philadelphia, and has practiced for 34 years at this time. On October 20, 1853, he married Miss Mary A. Bairs, by whom he had one child, Mary A. He was married a second time on December 25, 1855, to Miss Matilda A. Trauger. By this marriage he is the father of three children: Henry W., Sallie and Katie. During the war, Dr. Johnson was enlisted as a soldier, and was afterward promoted to surgeon of the 145th emergency regiment. The doctor is a Lutheran, and in politics is a republican. HENRY W. JOHNSON physician, P.O. Riegelsville, was born February 13, 1859, in Bucks county, where he was reared. He received his professional education at the Jefferson Medical college at Philadelphia, where he was graduated April 2, 1883, receiving J. M. DaCosta's gold medal as a prize for a special thesis. His parents were Dr. John S. and Matilda A. Johnson, natives of Pennsylvania. Dr. Johnson was married October 23, 1885, to Miss Malvina A. King, of Philadelphia. The doctor is a republican politically. A. S. JORDAN physician, P.O. Riegelsville, was born April 10, 1839, in Lehigh county. He is a son of Henry and Ellen Jordan, the former a son of Frederick Jordan, of New Jersey. His father was born in New Jersey, and his mother in Lehigh county. Our subject's early life was spent in Lehigh county. His preparatory education was received at Muhlenberg college, Allentown, Pa. He received his professional education at the University of Pennsylvania, and has been a practicing physician since 1862. During the war he was for two years in the army, as assistant surgeon in the general hospital. He was married July 4, 1863, to Miss Amanda Weikel, of Allentown. They are the parents of the following children: Minerva A., Lillie C. and Alexander Hayes. Mr. Jordan started life as a poor farmer's boy. He was noble grand of Peace and Union lodge, No. 56, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is also worshipful master of Prosperity lodge of Masons, No. 567. He takes an active interest in the Reformed church, and in politics is a democrat. EDWARD KEELAN foreman at the Durham furnace, P.O. Durham, was born in 1820, in County Meath, Ireland, and came to this country in 1848, and commenced work for the Durham Furnace Company the same year, and has held his present position ever since. His parents were Patrick and Jane Keelan, natives of Ireland. Mr. Keelan was married in 1855 to Ann Curtis. Their children are: Edward, Rose, Mary, Annie, Thomas and Michael. In politics our subject is a democrat. He is a member of the Roman Catholic church. MAJOR HUGH KINTNER farmer, P.O. Durham, was born in Kintnersville, Bucks county, April 22, 1818. He is a son of Jacob and Sarah Kintner, both natives of this county. Our subject's grandfather was George Kintner, a native of Wurtemberg. The name was formerly spelled "Gintner," and the change in spelling has caused some trouble to the descendants in legal matters. Our subject was married in December, 1847, to Miss Amanda Rufe, a native of Bucks county. Their children are: Richard W., William H., Hugh R. and Mary E. Mr. Kintner was for three years recorder of deeds, has held the office of school director, and other positions of trust and honor. He is a democrat in politics, and a member of the Lutheran church. The place known s Kintnersville, in Nockamixon township, was named after the father of the subject of this sketch. Mr. Kintner is the owner of the large farm on which he resides, while his wife owns the adjoining farm. THE LAUBACHS are descendants of Christian Laubach and Susannah his wife, who emigrated from the Palatinate, Germany, and landed at Philadelphia, Pa., from the ship "Queen Elizabeth" September 15, 1738. The passengers were nearly all from the same locality, and numbered 300. Alexander Hope, of Rotterdam, formerly of Deal, England, was the captain of the ship. Christian Laubach, with his family, settled on a small tributary of Saucon creek, about three or four miles northwest of the Durham furnace of 1727, which was at that time in full operation. He was a blacksmith by trade, and by the records of the Durham furnace, it appears that he and his direct descendants dealt largely in iron and cast-iron kettles. Soon after settling here he erected a saw and grist-mill on that stream. April 28, 1762, he became the owner of five tracts of land situated in the same locality, some of which are yet in the possession of his descendants. In his will, dated March 4, 1768, and probated January 5, 1769, we find his oldest son, John George, born November 11, 1729, received £190 as his portion. His daughter Elizabeth, wife of Adam Kuckert, received £30 as her portion; Conrad and Frederick, the saw and grist-mill, and Rhinehart and Peter the five tracts of land. John George Laubach, the oldest of the children born to Christian and his wife, was the great-grandfather of the Laubachs of Durham. He had twelve children: Susan, born November 7, 1757; John Michael, born November 28, 1759; John, born August 25, 1761; John Christian, born June 30, 1762; Anna Mary, born October 21, 1768; Anna Margaret, born January 19, 1770; Catharine, born February 26, 1764; John Conrad, born December 23, 1766; John Conrad, second, born March, 1772; John George, born March 5, 1774; Walburg, born February 15, 1776; Elizabeth, born April 10, 1779. John George Laubach, tenth child of John George, married Miss Elizabeth Reel, of Williams township, Northampton county, Pa., in 1798. The children of John George and Elizabeth, his wife, were Mary, born November 21, 1799, married Jacob Boyer; Lydia, born June 7, 1802, married Joseph Trauger; Anthony, born October 18, 1804, married Elizabeth Hess; Elizabeth, born June 23, 1807, married Samuel Rinker; John, born July 5, 1810, died; Susan, born January 8, 1813, married Simon Illick; Peter, born January 1, 1816, married Lavina Bachman; Anna Margaret, born May 30, 1819, married Jacob Hess; Sarah, born January 14, 1826, married David W. Hess. Anthony Laubach, third son of John George and Elizabeth Laubach, married Miss Elizabeth Hess, of Lower Saucon, March 17, 1829. To them nine children were born: Hannah, born March 21, 1830, married Leidy N. Worman; George W., born December 23, 1832, married Maria Fraley; Samuel H., born march 23, 1834, married Sarah Rufe; Charles, born August 29, 1836, married Jane Raub; Franklin, born September 13, 1838, married Elmira Heller; Elizabeth, born May 4, 1841, died; David Anthony, born December 18, 1843, died; James Francis, born April 25, 1847, died; Benjamin H., born March 30, 1853, married Lizzie Stover. Samuel H. Laubach, second son of Anthony Laubach, born March 23, 1834, in Durham township, received a good common-school education, supplemented by several terms at the celebrated Vandeveer school at Easton, Pa. He served as school director for a period of nine years; was twice elected justice of the peace; twice elected county surveyor of Bucks county, and is a practical surveyor and civil engineer. In 1884 he was appointed one of the commissioners to retrace and locate the boundary line dividing the counties of Lehigh and Northampton. He is a specialist in botany and mineralogy, and is interested in many of the enterprises of the district. He married Miss Sarah Rufe in 1857, five children resulting from this marriage. Charles Laubach, third son of Anthony Laubach, born August 29, 1836, in Durham township, was reared on a farm, received a thorough common-school education, supplemented by a classical course in the Collegiate Institute at Easton. In 1855 he took up a course of phrenological studies, including the Fowler & Wells' system of the science. He lectured on ethnology and phrenology publicly and privately, and has given delineations of character whenever desired to do so. In 1857 he studied practical obstetrics with John Ludlow, M. D., of Easton, also at the same time a course of medical electricity as practiced and expounded by Professor H. A. Benton and Dr. S. B. Smith, of New York city. He practiced medical electricity with success for a period of thirteen months, then relinquished it and retired to the farm. He here continued the study of the sciences, devoting a large portion of his time to geology and archaeology. March 29, 1860, he married Miss Jane Raub, of Riegelsville, Pa. A daughter who died in infancy was the result of this union. Any one interested in the science of geology, archaeology and kindred subjects may spend hours poring over his immense collection of minerals, relics and curiosities. Mr. Laubach has been a constant writer for the press, subjects of a scientific nature claiming most attention. He has been connected with numerous enterprises in the district, which always proved successful, is always to be found in the front ranks of progress, especially in the matter of popular education, and has served numerous township offices, such as auditor, school director, etc. He was elected district superintendent of the Durham schools in 1879, and served four years, the schools meanwhile making rapid progress. In 1885 he represented the first district of Bucks county as a delegate to the state convention held at Harrisburg, August 26, 1885. He is a Jeffersonian democrat, and has been an active member and director of the Bucks county historical society for a number of years; is an active member of the Reformed church, yet very liberal in his religious views. DAVID B. LAUBACH undertaker, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Durham township, November 1, 1850. His parents were Peter and Levina Laubach, the former a son of George Laubach, of German, and the latter a daughter of Solomon Bachman; he was born in Pennsylvania of Dutch descent. David B. was educated in Durham township, and has always resided in the same place. In 1874 he married Dorothy, daughter of Samuel and Hannah Wolf, of Durham township. They have had three children: Samuel P., John G., deceased, and Gertrude Irene. For five years after his marriage, Mr. Laubach was unable to work, being subject to heart disease. He is a Lutheran, and is a republican politically. His business at present is that of an undertaker and embalmer. He is also a dealer in pianos and organs, and in books and stationery, and in the latter business is associated with his brother, Edwin P. Laubach. MATHIAS LEHNEN manufacturer and lumber dealer, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Prussia, August 27, 1825, and is a son of Adam and Elizabeth Lehnen, natives of Germany. Mr. Lehnen spent the early portion of his life in Germany, and then emigrated to this country. He was married here in 1853 to Miss Mary Ann Gardner. The issue of this union is: Pauline, Ursilla, Anastatia, Rosa, Elizabeth, Ida and Lilly. Mr. Lehnen sustained a loss of $3500 on the 14th of May, 1886, by the burning of his saw-mill; but being of the German stock, full of energy and perseverance, he began at once to rebuild, and has now a most complete saw-mill, lumber and slate yard. Mr. Lehnen is a public-spirited man. After having served his adopted country four years as commissioned officer in the late war, he returned home with honor, and was sought by the people to represent them as mercantile appraiser of Bucks county. He has also been school director and supervisor, and at present is tax collector. Mr. Lehnen employs sixty men, and has done so for the past nine years. He is a dealer in all sorts of lumber, hickory, white oak, apple, poplar, bass, walnut, white and yellow pine, also in shingles, flooring, slate, machine boxes, handles, spokes, etc. He is also a contractor. Mr. Lehnen stands high in the community, and enjoys the entire confidence of the people. He is a member of the Roman Catholic church, and in politics is a democrat. OLIVER R. MOYER veterinary surgeon, P.O. Riegelsville, was born April 14, 1855, in Lehigh county. His parents were Henry J. and Fayette Moyer, also natives of Lehigh county. Mr. Moyer was married September 28, 1879, to Miss Sarah E. Clader, of Lehigh county. The names of their children are: Carrie, Charles and Addie. Mr. Moyer graduated March 4, 1887, at the New York A. V. college, and stands high in the profession. He is a member of the Lutheran church, and in politics is a democrat. AUGUSTUS W. PAUL miller, P.O. Durham, was born March 23, 1840, in Northampton county. His parents are Jacob and Mary Paul, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Paul spent his early life in New Jersey, where he received his education and learned his trade, which he has followed with success to the present time. In 1864 he married Miss Leonora Weller of Mauch Chunk. They are the parents of the following chidren: Samuel H., Arthur M., U. S. Grant, Harry H. and Katie. In politics Mr. Paul is democratic. NEWTON S. RICE physician, P.O. Durham, was born September 5, 1850, in Springfield township, Bucks county. His parents are Thomas and Mary Rice, also of Bucks county. Newton S. received his early education in Bucks county, where he always lived. He took a course at the University of Pennsylvania and afterward graduated in medicine from the Long Island College hospital. Dr. Rice is a successful physician, and now holds the office of school director. He is a member of the German Reformed church, and in politics is a republican. He has never been married. JACOB RICHARDS farmer, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Northampton county, February 24, 1833. The names of his parents are Joseph and Elizabeth Richards, both of whom were born in Northampton county. His grandparents were Joseph and Elizabeth Richards, also of Northampton county. Mr. Richards was reared and educated in his native county and came to Bucks county in 1865, where he now resides. In politics he is a republican. He is a member of the Lutheran church. GEORGE H. RIEGEL miller, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Bucks county, September 24, 1850, and was educated and has always lived in this county. In early life he was a farmer, but started in the milling and lumber business in 1882. He is a son of John and Sarah Riegel, of Bucks county. In 1874 he married Miss Mary C. Kressman, and they are the parents of four children: Harvey K., William Erwin, Sarah A., and Mary Emma. Mr. Riegel was a deacon of the Reformed church, of which he is a member. In politics he is a democrat. JOHN L. RIEGEL manufacturer, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in New Jersey, May 1, 1819, and is a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Riegel, of Lower Saucon township, Northampton county. His father is a son of Mathias and Catherine (Kram) Riegel, and his mother's parents are John and Elizabeth (Lerch) Leidy. Our subject received his education in the common schools of New Jersey, and lived there until 1874, when he removed to Pennsylvania. He was married September 12, 1839, to Miss Elizabeth Shimer, who died in 1858. They were the parents of five children: Mary E., Eliza C., and Anna Martha, deceased; Benjamin and Sarah Jane, living. April 30, 1859, Mr. Riegel was married to Catherine Stover, who died in 1864. Three children were the issue of this union: one, a son, died unnamed, another son, William, died when two months old; a daughter, Ella E., became wife of Silas W. DeWitt, and died at the age of 20 years and 11 months, leaving a son, John Riegel DeWitt, now nearly six years old. March 28, 1865, he married Miss Lydia Stover, who died in 1873, and was the mother of the following: Clara M., Ida J., John and Laura May. On June 19, 1876, Mr. Riegel was married to Mary Easton, and has one child by this marriage, George E. Mr. Riegel has been a member of the Reformed church all his life, and in politics is a republican. He has been in active business as a manufacturer for forty years. ISAAC AND BENJAMIN RIEGEL the former of Riegelsville, N. J., and the latter of Easton, Pa., are descendants of an early family that settled in Durham township. Benjamin Riegel, their father, married Hannah Townsend, who bore him twelve children, four of whom are living. He purchased two hundred acres of land on the Delaware river, near Riegelsville, where he remained until his death. Isaac was one of the oldest of the family and was born in 1816. He remained on the home farm until he was a young man, and in 1844 he engaged in the lumber business, which he has successfully followed for over forty years. In 1843 he was married to S. A. Carpenter, daughter of Isaac M. Carpenter, of Warren county, N. J. Four children have blessed this union, all of whom are living: Mary C. (Mrs. Yeager), Urmanda (Mrs. Carpenter), R. C. and Ida (Mrs. Dr. Hulsizer, of Philadelphia). Mr. Riegel has never taken an active part in any business other than that of lumber. He retired from active business life some years ago. He is a member of the Reformed church, and politically a republican. Benjamin F. was the eleventh child, and was born and reared in Durham township. He received his education in his native township and in Bethlehem, Pa. He was engaged in teaching four years, beginning at the age of 17. In 1850 he went to Easton, Pa., and commenced business near his present location. He was married in 1847 to Ellen (deceased), daughter of John Kelley, of Greenwich, N. J. By her he had five children: Rachel E. (deceased) Thomas M., Frank, John (deceased) and Ellen (deceased). Mr. Riegel's second wife was Anna M., daughter of Richard Green, of Easton, by whom he has one child, Lizzie M., who is a graduate of a young ladies' school at Bergen Point, N. J. Mr. Riegel has one of the largest dry goods stores in Easton, and does a large and lucrative business. He has held various positions of trust, among which may be mentioned trustee for minor children, secretary and treasurer of the Keystone Iron company, and member of town council. His is a member of the Reformed church, and a republican in politics. EDWARD RINK proprietor hotel, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, in 1853, and is a son of Gottleib and Eva Rink. He came to this country in 1870, and settled in Bucks county in 1880. Mr. Rink was educated in Germany, and learned the trade of a barber, but is at present a hotel-keeper. In 1873 he married Miss Elizabeth Lehnen. Mr. Rink makes an excellent landlord. He is a Lutheran, and in politics is a democrat. JOHN A. RUTH school teacher, P.O. Riegelsville, residence Monroe, Pa., was born October 8, 1859, in Durham township, where he was reared and educated. His parents are Charles and Matilda Ruth, natives of Bucks county. His grandparents were Peter and Mary Ruth, and Peter and Elizabeth Fackenthall, all of Bucks county. Our subject has been a teacher for ten years and has done much to advance the younger element here. He is a member of the Lutheran church and in politics a republican. He has for many years made a specialty of scientific studies, and from his youth he has been a collector of Indian relics and other curiosities, as his business and home duties gave him leisure. The cabinets which he has collected would be considered wonderful anywhere and they are especially so considering the retired locality in which they have grown up. His collections illustrate the sciences of archaeology, mineralogy and botany. His collection of Indian relics comprises about 3,300 specimens, many of them very rare and valuable, and including about 1,500 arrow heads. His cabinet of minerals consists of over 400 specimens. During the past two years he has collected about 700 botanical specimens from the flora of Durham and Nockamixon townships. BENJAMIN F. SEVERS druggist, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Hunterdon county, N. J., January 20, 1857, his parents being Samuel M. and Elizabeth (Hager) Severs. Mr. Benjamin F. Severs was a teacher in early life, and was educated for his present business in Brooklyn, N. Y. In 1879 he married Amy H. Bonnell, and they were the parents of three children: Lilly B., deceased; Mary E. and Elmer B. Mr. Severs has been uniformly successful in business. He is an attendant of the Reformed church, and in politics is a democrat. CHARLES SHERRER merchant, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Williams township, Northampton county, May 19, 1849. His father was a son of Jacob and Mary Sherrer, of Northampton county. His mother was a daughter of John and Annie (Rockafellow) Dickson, all of Bucks county. Our subject's early life was spent in Bucks county, receiving his education at Riegelsville, where he is now a member of the firm of Adams & Sherrer, dealers in dry goods, groceries, hats, caps, boots, shoes, etc. December 23, 1871, he married Miss Lizzie A. Riegel, of Nockamixon township. Mr. Sherrer is past officer in Peace and Union lodge, No. 456, I. O. O. F., and is a member of the Lutheran church, of which he is a deacon. In politics he is a republican. JOHN STONE harness maker and florist, P.O. Riegelsville, was born November 25, 1852, in Riegelsville, where he has spent all his life with the exception of three years. He learned his trade at Riegelsville, and was married April 29, 1879, to Alice Smith, of Easton. His parents are Joseph and Elizabeth Stone, the former a native of New Jersey and the latter of Bucks county. His maternal grandparents were John and Elizabeth Diehl, and his paternal grandfather was Michael Stone. Our subject is a republican in politics and a member of the Lutheran church. HENRY STOVER farmer, P.O. Durham, was born in July, 1817, in Bucks county, where he was reared and educated. He was married to Barbara Ann Worman, also of Bucks county, in 1842. They have one child, Emeline B., who is the wife of Eli D. Fulmer, of Philadelphia. Our subject's parents were Henry and Catherine Stover, both natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Stover is the owner of one of the finest farms in Bucks county. In politics he is a republican, and he is a member of the Reformed church. By his integrity and uprightness he has won the confidence of the people and is highly esteemed in the community. JORDAN F. STOVER merchant, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Springfield township, Bucks county, march 13, 1859. He is the son of Eli and Elizabeth Stover, both residents of Bucks county. His father was a farmer, and was a son of Henry and Catherine Stover. His mother is the daughter of Isaac and Catherine Fretz, all of Bucks, in which J. F. Stover was educated and has spent his life. On December 28, 1882, he married Miss Annie L. Bean, of Nockamixon township. The fruits of this union are two children: Clarence E. and Bessie May. Mr. Stover worked on a farm until he was 18 years of age, after which he taught school for two terms. He then clerked for six years, and following this became associated in business with Mr. T. T. Bean, in the general merchandise business, in Riegelsville, under the firm name of Bean & Stover. January 31, 1887, their store was destroyed by fire. About April 1st, Mr. Stover opened a store under Mechanics' hall, where he will remain until the new store, now building, is completed. His business consists of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, hats and caps, ready made clothing and all kinds of meat. Mr. Stover is a member of the New Mennonite church of Springfield township. In politics he is a republican. DAVID S. WALTERS horse and cattle dealer, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Hunterdon county, N. J., July 29, 1829. His parents were Jacob and Elizabeth Walters, natives of New Jersey. His early life was spent in New Jersey, where he received his education. In 1855 he married Miss Leah A. Blawalt, by whom he had one child, Mary Ella. In 1857 his first wife died, and he was married in 1862 to Sarah Dickson. Mr. Walters has been a successful business man, and is a member of the Lutheran church. In politics he is a democrat. D. R. WILLIAMSON merchant, P.O. Riegelsville, was born in Hunterdon county, N. J., April 29, 1839, and is of German descent, through his father, Abraham Williamson, who was born in New Jersey in 1783. He was a weaver by occupation, but also followed teaching. In 1823 he married Elizabeth Rittenhouse, who was born in 1802, in Hunterdon county. The issue of this marriage was Moses B. and Daniel R., our subject; Moses B. being at present employed at Lambertville, N. J. Daniel R. was married August 6, 1859, to Emma E. Sherrer. They are the parents of one child, Mercy, born February 25, 1873. Mr. D. R. Williamson was a teacher in the county for twenty-three years, and has been engaged in the mercantile business for twelve years, teaching part of this time. He has been a resident of the immediate vicinity of his present home for twenty-eight years, and is now justice of the peace at Riegelsville. He is a member of the Lutheran church. He stands high in the opinion of the community, and is a public spirited citizen. LEO WIRTH stoves and tinware, P.O. Riegelsville, was born September 8, 1852, in what was then known as Melrose, but which now belongs to New York city. His parents were Ammon and Nannetta Wirth, who were born in Germany, emigrated to this country in 1851, and settled in Easton, where Leo received his education and learned his trade, his early life having been spent in Northampton county. In 1875 he married Miss Ida Smith, also a resident and native of Easton. They are the parents of the following children: Frank A. (deceased), Annie M., Hilda A., Lizzie A. and Ida L. Frank A., the only son, was drowned October 11, 1884, in the canal at Riegelsville. Mr. Wirth is past officer in Junior O. U. A. M. of Easton, and also past officer of P. O. S. of A. lodge. Mr. Wirth's place of business is built of brick and finished in white and yellow pine. It is two stories high, and has the dwelling, a three-story brick building, attached. He is an attendant of the Lutheran church and is a republican politically.