Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Strohm, William R.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Milford Township


   WILLIAM R. STROHM farmer, P.O. Quakertown, was born in 
Bedminster township, this county, in 1830.  The original 
Strohms came to America from Germany at an early period.  
Jacob Strohm, grandfather of our subject, had seven 
children, the oldest son being John, who married Julia, 
daughter of William Roberts, of New Jersey.  They were the 
parents to ten children, the second son being William R.  In 
1855 he married Sarah, daughter of Jacob and Mary Hockman, 
of this county.  Their children are:  James Monroe, Mary 
Ann, Edward, Laura, Willson, Huldah, Julietta, Sarah Jane, 
William Franklin, Amanda H., deceased, and Alice A.    Mr. 
Strohm received a common-school education, and at the age of 
21 learned the trade of stone mason, which he followed for 
twelve years, and then purchased the place which he now 
owns, and which is acknowledged to be the finest farm in 
this section of the township.  Mr. Strohm was elected school 
director of Richland township for four years, and for 
upwards of sixteen years has been an Odd Fellow.  He is a 
member of the Reformed church, and in politics is a 
democrat.