Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Steckel, Samuel
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Doylestown M-Z


SAMUEL STECKEL retired, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Durham 
township, Bucks county, September 28, 1826, and is a son of 
Samuel, Sr., and Anna (Black) Steckel.  His father was born 
in Springfield township, and his mother in Philadelphia.  
His great-great-grandfather Steckel came from Germany, and 
settled in Bucks county about 1725.  His grandfather, Philip 
Steckel, was born in Bucks county and was the only son of 
his parents.  He came to Doylestown in 1778 and with his 
father swore allegiance on August 27th of that year.  Our 
subject's father was born in 1789 and was the only son of 
his parents.  He was a carpenter and builder, learning the 
trade under his father.  He took charge of the business at 
the age of 18, his father losing his sight.  He moved to 
Durham township in 1818, and there lived until his death, 
which occurred in 1866.  He served in the war of 1812.  He 
was the father of eight children, two of whom, Samuel and 
Julia Boyle, are living.  His wife died in 1861.  Our 
subject, Samuel, remained with his parents until 14 years of 
age, then clerked in a store at Stony Point, one year.  He 
was clerk for ten years.  In 1850 he engaged in mercantile 
business at Durham, where he continued eleven years.  In 
1861 he removed to Philadelphia and engaged in the 
mercantile business until 1879, when he removed to 
Doylestown and built a fine residence, where he has since 
lived a retired life.  He is a stock-holder and director in 
the Bucks County Trust company.  He was married July 17, 
1866, to Catharine B., daughter of David and Anna M. 
(Bruner) Grove.  Mr. and Mrs. Steckel are the parents of two 
sons, William H. and Edward L.   Mrs. Steckel died in March, 
1880.  She was a member of the Presbyterian church, as is 
Mr. Steckel.  He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity. 
 He is an enterprising citizen and is greatly esteemed in 
the community.