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


   JOHN G. LAROS manufacturer, P.O. Hulmeville, was born in 
Bethlehem township, Northampton county, Pa., November 16, 
1845.  He is a son of Martin and Mary Ann (Leves) Laros.  
His father was a carpenter and a farmer.  His family 
consisted of thirteen children, of whom John G. is the 
oldest.  He was reared in Bethlehem township, attending the 
common schools, and remained on the farm with his parents 
until he was 18 years of age, when he went to Easton and 
learned the harness-maker's trade, serving a regular three 
years' apprenticeship.  He then worked at journey-work in 
Philadelphia until 1876, when he came to Hulmeville and 
established his present business.  He now carries a full 
stock of all kinds of harness, which are all made by hand 
under his own supervision.  He employs the best help, has a 
first-class harness-maker who has been with him six years, 
and uses none but the best materials.  He has proved himself 
reliable in his dealings, is prudent, assiduous and prompt 
in business, and has thus established a lucrative trade.  
January 19, 1867, he married Sarah A., daughter of Henry and 
Sophia (Cope) Sandt.  Her father once served as sheriff of 
Northampton county.  Both her parents are of German origin. 
Mr. and Mrs. Laros are the parents of three children:  
Carrie M., Charles F. and Marion Edith.  They are both 
members of the M. E. church.  Mr. Laros takes an active 
interest in the Sabbath school, and has been its secretary.  
He belongs to the American Mechanics, is a prominent member 
of the Odd Fellows, and also of the Encampment.