Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Candy, James B.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Middletown Township


   JAMES B. CANDY dentist, P.O. Langhorne, was born in 
Philadelphia, June 7, 1836, being a son of Thomas and Ann 
(Bentley) Candy, natives of England.  His father was a 
mechanical engineer, and settled in New Jersey, subsequently 
removing to Philadelphia, where he carried on his trade for 
many years.  He reared two children, James B. being the 
eldest.  He was brought up in Philadelphia, attended the 
schools there, and finished his education in the high school 
of the city when 16 years of age.  He excelled in the study 
of the sciences and higher mathematics.  He chose dentistry 
as a profession and studied in Philadelphia, graduating in 
1858.  He practiced dentistry in Philadelphia until 1863, 
and has practiced here ever since.  In 1856 he married Jane, 
daughter of Henry Moser.  Her parents were of German and 
English descent.  This union has been blessed with six 
children:  Kate Adele, Anna Bentley, Thomas Davy, James 
Bentley, Pierson Mitchell and Laura Hudson.  Dr. Candy is an 
active democrat and was appointed postmaster under the 
administration of President Cleveland, which office he still 
holds.  He has taken an active part in the affairs of 
Langhorne, and when he undertakes to carry a point in local 
politics is usually successful.  He was the principal mover 
in the change of Langhorne from a village to a borough, 
giving time and money, and met with strong opposition.  He 
advances fearlessly when he thinks what he advocates is for 
the advancement of the community.  He is a past master of 
Bristol Lodge. No. 25, A. Y. M.