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


JAMES WARDEN merchant, P.O. Bristol, was born in 
Philadelphia, January 12, 1848.  His parents, William and 
Martha (Linch) Warden, were natives of Ireland and of Scotch 
origin.  William Warden came to America when a young man, 
and is still living at the advanced age of 73 years. He was 
for over forty years superintendent of the great Landreth 
seed farm in Bristol township.  He had five children, three 
of whom are now living.  James, the third child, attended 
school in Bristol and learned the carpenter's trade, which 
he followed until 1875.  In 1877 he embarked in his present 
business, which he has successfully continued ever since.  
He was married in 1877 to Susan W., daughter of Andrew 
Shaffer.  She was born in Bristol.  Their children are:  
Kate and Mattie.  Mr. and Mrs. Warden are members of the 
Presbyterian church in Bristol, of which he has been 
trustee.  He is a republican, and has served as a member of 
the town council.  He is an Odd Fellow and a Knight of 
Pythias.