BIOGRAPHY: Anthony KOHLER, Cambria County, PA 

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From Wiley, Samuel T., ed. Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Cambria 
County, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Union Publishing Co., 1896, p. 366-7
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ANTHONY KOHLER, one of the largest dairymen of the county and an industrious and 
enterprising farmer, is a son of Jodock and Annie (Reichstadt) Kohler, and was 
born December 9, 1857, in Conemaugh township, Cambria county. His grandfather, 
Casper Kohler, was a native of France, and died in the land of his nativity. 
Jodock Kohler, father, realizing the advantage to be gained in America, 
emigrated to this country in 1847, at the age of thirty-two years, and located 
at what was then Ben's Creek furnace, this county, where he remained about seven 
years. He was a stone-mason by trade, and while here followed this avocation. In 
1854 he removed to Conemaugh township, where he purchased a farm, and from this 
time until his death, in 1888, he adopted and followed the pursuits of a farmer. 
     He married Annie Reichstadt, and to this marriage relation were born five 
children: Rose, the wife of Joseph Hegele, who resides in San Francisco, 
California; Mary and George, deceased; Anthony, and Annie, at home.
     Anthony Kohler's education was such as was afforded by the common schools 
of his native county, and he began life on his own account as a farmer in 
Conemaugh township, this county, and being of industrious habits and 
enterprising spirit he added to his former business the related industry of 
dairying, which he has followed since 1891. He owns a well-improved farm of 
eighty-eight acres; in connection with his dairy has thirty-five cows, and ranks 
as one of the largest dairymen in the county.
     He has always been identified with the Democratic party, and is a staunch 
supporter of the principles set forth by it. He does not permit his business to 
absorb all of his time, but has served his township in many ways. For several 
years he has been school director in his district, has held the office of 
township clerk, served on the election board and is at present one of the board 
of auditors. He is an active and consistent member of the Catholic church.
     He married Miss Lena Wintmeyer, and to this marital union have been born 
seven children: Katie, Gusta, Mamie, Christ, Emma, George and Agnes.