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


BENJAMIN F. RIEGEL of Riegelsville, N. J., are descendants 
of an early family that settled in Durham township.  
Benjamin Riegel, their father, married Hannah Townsend, who 
bore him twelve children, four of whom are living.  He 
purchased two hundred acres of land on the Delaware river, 
near Riegelsville, where he remained until his death. 
Benjamin F. was the eleventh child, and was born and reared 
in Durham township.  He received his education in his native 
township and in Bethlehem, Pa.  He was engaged in teaching 
four years, beginning at the age of 17.  In 1850 he went to 
Easton, Pa., and commenced business near his present 
location.  He was married in 1847 to Ellen (deceased), 
daughter of John Kelley, of Greenwich, N. J.   By her he had 
five children: Rachel E. (deceased) Thomas M., Frank, John 
(deceased) and Ellen (deceased).  Mr. Riegel's second wife 
was Anna M., daughter of Richard Green, of Easton, by whom 
he has one child, Lizzie M., who is a graduate of a young 
ladies' school at Bergen Point, N. J.  Mr. Riegel has one of 
the largest dry goods stores in Easton, and does a large and 
lucrative business.  He has held various positions of trust, 
among which may be mentioned trustee for minor children, 
secretary and treasurer of the Keystone Iron company, and 
member of town council.  His is a member of the Reformed 
church, and a republican in politics.