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


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.