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


   AARON KRATZ carriage, manufacturer, P.O. Plumsteadville, 
was born in Plumstead township July 9, 1832, and is a son of 
John and Dorothy (Myers) Kratz.  His great-grandfather, 
Philip Kratz, came from Germany and settled in Plumstead 
township.  The grandfather, Philip, was a farmer. The father 
of Aaron had nine children, eight of whom are living.  Aaron 
was reared on a farm until he was 17 year old, when he 
learned the blacksmith's trade.  At the age of 19 he began 
business for himself on a small scale, and has gradually 
increased his business to its present proportions.  He now 
does an extensive business in the manufacture of wagons, 
buggies, carriages, sleighs, etc., and has just completed a 
handsome new residence.  He was first married to Catherine 
Stover in 1859, and by her had one son, Lincoln.  He was 
married the second time to Lizzie Engles, by whom he has had 
two children, Anna M., deceased, and Reuben, living.  Mr. 
and Mrs. Kratz are members of the Presbyterian church.  Mr. 
Kratz is a mason, an Odd Fellow, a member ot eh American 
Mechanics, the Red Men, and the Knights of the Golden Eagle.