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


LEO WIRTH stoves and tinware, P.O. Riegelsville, was born 
September 8, 1852, in what was then known as Melrose, but 
which now belongs to New York city.  His parents were Ammon 
and Nannetta Wirth, who were born in Germany, emigrated to 
this country in 1851, and settled in Easton, where Leo 
received his education and learned his trade, his early life 
having been spent in Northampton county.  In 1875 he married 
Miss Ida Smith, also a resident and native of Easton.  They 
are the parents of the following children:  Frank A. 
(deceased), Annie M., Hilda A., Lizzie A. and Ida L.   Frank 
A., the only son, was drowned October 11, 1884, in the canal 
at Riegelsville.  Mr. Wirth is past officer in Junior O. U. 
A. M. of Easton, and also past officer of P. O. S. of A. 
lodge.  Mr. Wirth's place of business is built of brick and 
finished in white and yellow pine.  It is two stories high, 
and has the dwelling, a three-story brick building, 
attached.  He is an attendant of the Lutheran church and is 
a republican politically.