Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Garges, Henry
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Doylestown A-L


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.