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William Shaffer attended the common schools of Lehigh county to a limited extent, but his edu- cational privileges were meager, for at the age of eleven years he went to work in the iron ore beds in Lehigh county. He was employed in different capacities in connection with that in- dustry for eighteen years, after which he engaged in farming for two years, and then entered a store as a clerk. He next removed to Allentown, Penn- sylvania, where he engaged in clerking for four
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years in the employ of A. A. Hoover, and on the expiration of that period he began business on his own account in Allentown as a dealer in coal, as a member of the firm of Shaffer & Bortz. This firm also extended the field of their activity to the manufacture of powder. Mr. Shaffer after- ward retired from the coal trade and engaged in the manufacture of powder alone. Through the development of this industry he organized the Vulcan Dynamite Company, and the business grew to extensive and important proportions. In 1884 he sold the plant for seventy-two thou- sand dollars. In 1896 he removed to Nazareth, having learned that there were many cement mines in this district. He quietly went to work and secured the option on a number of farms, and later he organized the Nazareth Portland Ce- ment Company, while still later he was instru- mental in forming the Dexter Cement Company and the Phoenix Company. He built almost all of the cement mills in and around Nazareth and secured the machinery for their operation. He is now chief of construction in connection with the Martin Superior Improvement Company. He also was primarily instrumental in organizing the Pennsylvania Paint and Ochre Company, of which he became president. The extent and volume of the business interests with which he has been associated have classed him with the most enterprising and progressive citizens of his part of the state. He is a selfmade man, whose achievements have been secured entirely through his own efforts. He has never incurred an ob- ligation that he has not met nor made an engage- ment that he has not fulfilled, and he enjoys the unqualified confidence of his business associates and the high esteem of the people at large.
In his political views Mr. Shaffer is an in- dependent Republican. For some time he filled the position of councilman while living in Allen- town, Pennsylvania. He has long held member- ship in the Reformed church, in which he has served as a deacon, and for twenty years he has been superintendent of the Sunday school. Among the prominent, energetic and enterpris- ing citizens of the Lehigh Valley he is numbered, and his efforts have been an important factor in
promoting the material, intellectual and moral welfare of the state.
Mr. Shaffer was married in 1872 to Miss Sa- rah A. Butz, a daughter of Manassas and Eliza (Venner) Butz, of Lehigh county. Five children have been born unto them: Eliza J., who mar- ried William Ernest and has two children; Min- nie R., who is the wife of James S. Carl and the mother of three children ; Manassas W., who mar- ried May Raymond and has one child ; Ellen N., who is the wife of Robert Smith and has one child ; and Edgar B., at home.
LEVI HENRY, one of the reliable and worthy farmers of Packer township, Carbon county, who owns and cultivates a tract of sixty acres of valley land, was born in Lyon township, Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, in 1843, his parents being Adam and Sallie Henry, who were also natives of that county. The paternal great- grandfather was also a resident of that portion of the state, and had a family of eight children, all of whom became worthy citizens and enterprising farmers. The father was a substantial farmer and lived to an advanced age, being almost a cen- tenarian at the time of his death. He held some township offices, including that of supervisor. Upon the old homestead he reared his family. which at one time numbered eight children, but only two are now living, John and Levi.
Levi Henry was reared in the county of his nativity, pursued his education in the public schools, and continued to reside in Lehigh county until 1884, when he became a resident of Carbon county. It was in that year he purchased from Samuel Harleman the farm upon which he now resides, formerly a part of the Bullock tract of land of five hundred acres. Upon this land Mr. Henry erected a comfortable residence in 1884, and eleven years later he built a large and sub- stantial barn in which he has housed fine stock for a number of years. His place comprises sixty acres of rich valley land which is under a high state of cultivation, and he also has one of the finest orchards in his township, of which he is justly proud. Everything about his place is. neat and thrifty in appearance, and indicates the
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supervision of a practical yet progressive owner.
In 1865 Levi Henry was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Bardale, of Milton, Pennsylvania, and unto them were born nine children, eight of whom are living, namely: Louise, who is the wife of Frank Wister; Sallie, who married George Smith; Mary, the wife of A. Behman ; James ; John, who married Miss Lollie Youen ; Ida, the wife of Asa Seems; Charles ; and Mary, who married A. Spellman. The Henry family are members of the Lutheran church.
ARCHIE REEVES, whose business fidelity as well as capability is indicated by his long con- nection with the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, covering a period of thirty-four years, was born near Glasgow, Scotland, in 1846. He was reared and educated in his native city, receiv- ing good advantages, and when he started out to make his own living he became connected with railroad service. His position was that of an "extra"-an important work necessitating his familiarity with all the departments of the oper- ative service of the road that he might fill any position when called upon. He was capable and faithful in that work, which he followed for some time, and then turned his attention to mining, which he continued to make his business until his emigration to America.
Believing that he might have better business opportunities in the new world, he sailed from Scotland in 1869, landing in New York on the 4th of July of that year. He came at once to Lansford, and soon afterward entered the employ of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, with which he has been associated for more than a third of a century, and during twenty years of this period he has been a foreman, now having charge of slope No. 4, with two hundred and fourteen miners and employes under his super- vision. In all of his mining experience in Amer- ica he has never met with any serious mishap, which indicates his commendable caution and care.
Ere leaving his native country Mr. Reeves was married in July, 1868, to Miss Jane Brown, also a native of Scotland, and it was in the fol-
lowing June that they crossed the Atlantic. Unto- them have been born the following named: Eu- genie, now the wife of William Crowe; John, who is assistant foreman under his father ; Alice, deceased; Archie, a machinist; Thomas, who is an electrician ; William; James, who is a stenog- rapher and typewriter in the employ of the Le- high Coal and Navigation Company ; Agnes and Ellen. The family have a beautiful and com- modious home to which Mr. Reeves added many improvements in 1890, making it a most modern dwelling.
Mr. Reeves is a sincere and zealous member of the Presbyterian church, took an active part in the organization of the church at Lansford, and for several years he has served as one of its elders. He has served his borough as a member of the council and of the school board. Socially he is a member of Tamaqua Lodge, No. 235, F. and A. M., the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Pythias fraternity, and in the two last mentioned he is a charter member of the lodges in Lansford and has filled all of their chairs. He is widely known in his adopted bor- ough as a reliable business man, a progressive citizen, and a gentleman whom to know is to re- spect.
CHARLES E. SNYDER, one of the enter- prising young business men of Easton, is a na- tive son of the city, born on the 3d of March, 1863, in the house in which he yet resides. His parents are William and Anna M. ( Baumgard) Snyder, and the father is a representative of busi- ness interests of Easton, having for a long period conducted a meat market.
William Snyder was born in Bethlehem town- ship, Northampton county, Pennsylvania, on the 29th of July, 1830, and was reared and educated in his native county. In early life he learned the carpenter's trade and worked on the first trestle to span the Lehigh river at Easton. For about twenty-one years he was identified with building interests, being recognized as an efficient and capable workman, his services being acceptable to all who employed him. In his business deal-
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ings he has ever sustained a reputation for hon- esty and reliability, and thus has gained the good will and respect of those with whom he has been brought in contact. In 1871 he abandoned his trade and turned his attention to the butchering business, establishing a meat market. His present house and shop were built in 1858, and at the same time he erected another house on North- ampton street, but subsequently sold the latter property. In 1852 Mr. Snyder was united in mar- riage to Miss Anna M. Baumgard, and they be- came the parents of seven children, as follows : George, now deceased ; William, Charles E., Mrs. Mary Detwiller, Mrs. William Fritchman, Mrs. W. W. Barnes, and Mrs. Burton Hoyle. The wife and mother died in 1897, much regretted by all who knew her, for her many excellent traits of character and her kindly spirit had endeared her to all with whom she had been brought in contact. William Snyder is a valued member of Amana Lodge, No. 77, K. P. Although he has passed the Psalmist's span of three score years and ten, he is yet a hale and hearty man, still interested in business affairs, and assisting to some extent in the work of the shop.
Charles E. Snyder, whose name introduces this record, spent his boyhood days in his parents' home, and lessons of industry and honesty were early instilled into his mind. His later training was received in the public schools, and the knowl- edge which he there gained of the English branches of learning well fitted him to take up the responsible duties of life when he put aside his text books. Under the direction of his father he gained his business experience, and in 1886 he succeeded to the ownership and conduct of the meat market in Easton. He has since built up a large trade, increasing the scope of his business, and now has an extensive patronage which ren- ders his labor profitable. He is also active in public affairs and interested in everything per- taining to the welfare of the city. He has been a co-operant factor in many measures for the general good, and his fellow-townsmen, recog- nizing his worth and ability, nominated him for the position of councilman. He made a strong race and came within two votes of election, al-
though he had as his opponent one of the lead- ing men of the opposition party, which has al- ways been the major party of this community.
In 1882 Mr. Snyder led to the marriage altar Miss Alice V. Sigfreid, the accomplished daugh- ter of Eli and Belle Sigfreid. She was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in 1866. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Snyder have been born two interesting children, Harold and Hazel. The parents have many warm friends in this locality, and are popu- lar with those who know them, while the hos- pitality of their own pleasant home is cordially enjoyed by their social acquaintances. Mr. Sny- der is a member of Amana Lodge, K. P., in which he is a past chancellor. He also belongs to Van- derveer Lodge, I. O. O. F., and is a past sachem in the local tent of the Improved Order of Red Men.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN SERFASS, the proprietor of an extensive and select drug busi- ness in the city of Easton, Pennsylvania, where he is widely known as a man of business ability and sterling integrity, was born in Easton, North- ampton county, Pennsylvania, January 24, 1861, a son of Aaron, a merchant of Easton, Pennsyl- vania, and Maria M. Serfass, a descendant of an old and honored German lineage.
In the public schools of Easton, Pennsylvania, Abraham L. Serfass obtained his early educa- tional advantages, and these were supplemented by attendance at Lafayette College and the Phil- adelphia College of Pharmacy. In 1885 he grad- uated from the latter named institution with the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy, and two years later purchased a drug store in his native city which he conducted with a large degree of suc- cess until 1892. In that year he established his present store which is located at the corner of Spring Garden and North Third streets, and from that date to the present time ( 1903) his trade has steadily increased in volume and importance. This is due to the fact that he is prompt and re- liable in the compounding of prescriptions, has constantly on hand a large and select line of drugs, chemicals and toilet articles, and that the wants of his patrons are attended to with the
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utmost courtesy and consideration. Mr. Serfass is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, and his political affiliations are with the Republican party. He is an honored member of Dallas Lodge, No. 396, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; Easton Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; and Hugh DePayen Commandery, Knights Templar.
In 1885 Mr. Serfass was united in marriage to Anna L. Miller, daughter of Charles P. Miller, a respected citizen of Easton, Pennsylvania, and one son was the issue of this union, Willis S. Serfass. The death of Mrs. Serfass occurred in 1897. On May 5, 1903, Mr. Serfass chose for his second wife Evangeline Shimer, a daughter of Nathan and Lydia Shimer.
OWEN HENRY KNECHT, a prominent and respected citizen of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, who for more than a quarter of a century has been prominently and actively identified with the commercial, political and social interests of the town, is a lineal descendant of John George Knecht, who was born in der Pfalsz am Rhine, on the banks of the Rhine river, May 5, 1740. In early manhood John G. Knecht came to Beth- lehem, Pennsylvania, later removed to the vicin- ity of Easton, and subsequently changed his place of residence to Williams township, where he pur- chased a tract of nearly two hundred acres on which was located a mill which was known for more than a hundred years afterward as Knecht's Mill. He married, February 1, 1775, Anna Maria Moritz, who was born September 29, 1752, at Fraunfels, near Welzler, Germany, and they be- came the parents of three children-George, John and Jacob Knecht.
John Knecht, second son of John G. and Anna M. Knecht, was born on his father's estate in Williams township, July 1, 1778, was educated in the common schools, and his business career was devoted to milling and the manufacture of plows. He married, and his sons were Jacob and John Knecht.
John Knecht, aforenamed son of John Knecht, is a native of Palmer township, Northampton county, Pennsylvania. In early life he learned
the trade of miller, and after becoming an ex- perienced and proficient mechanic, he became the owner of several mills in Monroe county, Penn- sylvania, which he successfully operated for sev- eral years. Later he abandoned this line of trade and engaged in the management of a hotel which was situated in Monroe county. Being a man of frank, genial and affable manners, his hotel be- came quite popular and was well patronized, and Mr. Knecht was careful to provide everything for the convenience and comfort of his guests. Subsequently he removed to Nazareth, where he resided for many ycars, and during this time ne engaged in farming and butchering. At the pres- ent time ( 1904) he is a resident of Bushkill town- ship. In religion he is an earnest member and serves in the capacity of elder in the Reformed church, and in politics he is a stanch Democrat. Mr. Knecht married Sabina Breidinger, daugh- ter of Adam Breidinger of Palmer township, and the following named children were born to them : Owen H., Alvin, Alice and Elmer E. Knecht.
Owen H. Knecht, eldest son of John and Sa- bina Knecht, was born in Palmer township, Northampton county, Pennsylvania, August 12, 1854. His educational advantages were obtained in the public schools of Plainfield township, and in 1872 he began his business career by engaging as a clerk in a general store in the town of Naza- reth, Pennsylvania, the proprietor of which was John F. Beidle. By industry, perseverance and close application to his duties he soon gained a thorough knowledge of the business in all its de- tails, and in 1878 he purchased the interest and good will from his employer, and since that date, a period of twenty-five years, has conducted a large and lucrative trade. In addition to this enterprise Mr. Knecht was one of the organizers and is now serving as a director in two of the leading corporations of Nazareth-the Nazareth National Bank and the Nazareth Canning Com- pany. Politically Mr. Knecht is a Democrat, and has been chosen by that party to serve as a member of the school board of Nazareth for twen- ty-one consecutive years. He is a member and treasurer of the Nazareth Agricultural Society, a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Ma-
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sons, the Senior Order of United American Me- chanics, and the Knights of the Golden Eagle.
In 1875 Mr. Knecht married Emma Santee, daughter of Aaron Santee, of Upper Nazareth township. Their children are: I. Charles, who is connected with the Nazareth Hosiery Mills; married Emma Grover, and they are the parents of three children-Harold, Francis and Gerald Knecht. 2. John, who assists his father in the management of his store and resides at home with his parents. Mr. Knecht and his family are mem- bers of the Lutheran church of Nazareth.
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E. D. DOOLITTLE, M. D., whose name is widely known in the city of Easton, Pennsylva- nia, as an eminent and successful medical prac- titioner, was born in Key West, Florida, a son of the Rev. Horace D. Doolittle, a clergyman of the Baptist denomination, who removed to that sec- tion of the country from New Lebanon, Pennsyl- vania, where in boyhood he was a close and in- timate friend of Samuel J. Tilden, an American statesman of note.
Dr. Doolittle acquired his collegiate training at Madison University (now Colgate) and in 1870 graduated from the medical department of Bellevue Hospital College in New York city with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Immediately after his graduation he established an office in Brooklyn, New York, for the active practice of his profession and remained there for a number of years. In 1875 he entered the New York Poly- clinic and pursued a special course of study in Gynecology, becoming an expert in that branch of the profession. He gradually worked into the homeopathic school of practice, which was first expounded by Professor Samuel Hahnemann, a noted German physician, and has since conducted his cases according to that method. For many years he has been a representative member of the medical profession of Easton, Pennsylvania, where he now resides and enjoys a large and lu- crative patronage. In 1881 he was instrumental in the organization of the Lehigh Valley Homœo- pathic Society, served as its first president, then vice-president, and later became secretary, which position he retained for many years. He is also
a member of the Homeopathic State Society, and frequently contributes valuable articles to the leading medical periodicals.
In 1880 Dr. Doolittle became a member of the Royal Arcanum, and was appointed to fill the po- sition of medical examiner the same year, was elected a representative of the grand council in 1887 and again in 1889, without solicitation on his part, was elected at Chambersburg to serve in the capacity of grand vice-regent, and in 1893 was unanimously elected grand regent for the en- suing two years. He was also grand instructor in the Home Circle, but persistently refused to accept a higher position. He has attended the grand lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, the Supreme Council I. O. H., and the supreme council of the Knights of Malta. His religious affiliations are with the Baptist church of Easton, Pennsylvania, being a member of the board of deacons, and also treasurer of the church.
In 1871 Dr. Doolittle married Julia F. Lud- lam, a native of New York city, and the issue of this union was two sons. of whom one, Egbert L., is a graduate of Lafayette College.
MARTIN JOSEPH RIEGEL, proprietor of an extensive establishment in the city of Easton, Pennsylvania, devoted exclusively to the sale of books, music, and musical instruments, is a native of Hellertown, Fennsylvania, his birth having occurred there December II, 1835. His parents were Joseph and Mary (Newcomber) Riegel, the former named being a son of Matthias Riegel.
Joseph Riegel (father) was born in Lower Saucon township, Pennsylvania, in August, 1807, and spent the early years of his life on a farm ; his educational advantages were obtained in the common schools of the locality. His first occu- pation was that of teacher, later he followed agri- cultural pursuits, and subsequently his entire time and attention were devoted to mercantile busi- ness. Up to the time of the formation of the Republican party, Mr. Riegel was an old-line Whig, and was a candidate for the office of sher- iff on that ticket, but the county being largely Democratic he was consequently defeated. He was appointed postmaster of his native township
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under President Buchanan's administration, and was the incumbent of the office for a quarter of a century. He served in the capacity of justice of the peace for many years, and during his tenure of that office performed a large amount of legal business for his neighbors, but his advice was al- ways to avoid litigation. He was a member of the Reformed church. Mr. Riegel married Mary Newcomber, born in Upper Saucon township, Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, March II, 1812. Their children were: Catherine, born August 26, 1830, died April 25, 1900, who was the wife of Daniel H. Smith, of South Bethlehem, Pennsyl- vania ; Henry Matthias, born July, 1833, died October, 1863; Martin Joseph, born December II, 1835; Samuel Peter, born November, 1837, died in 1855; Charles Jacob, born January 28, 1841, a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Riegel's death occurred August 3, 1885, his wife having previously passed away on June 26, 1878.
Martin J. Riegel attended the public schools of Hellertown until he attained the age of fifteen years, when he was apprenticed for three years to Lehr & Sellars, coach makers. He did not follow his trade, however, but in the year 1856 located in Easton and entered the book store of Mr. Max- well, where he remained for eight years, thus gaining a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the business. He then established a book bus- iness on his own account, and in 1884 added an additional department to the store for the sale of all kinds of music and musical instruments. In this enterprise he has been eminently successful, owing to the fact that he has the ability to quickly note and improve an opportunity, forms his plans readily, and is determined in their execution. He has been associated with various enterprises in the city of Easton, among them being the Easton Improvement Association, the Northampton Im- provement Association, of which he is presi- dent, and the Easton Heights Cemetery Com- pany.
Mr. Riegel served on the old borough council for three years, and was appointed a member of the first city council and chairman of the high- way committee. He is a member of the First Reformed church of Easton, has been a member of the consistory since 1869, has served on the.
board of deacons, and at the present time ( 1903) is serving as elder. He is an honored member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Free and Accepted Masons, including the Royal Arch and Knight Templar degrees.
Mr. Riegel was united in marriage, November II, 1861, to Anna L. Hess, born April 22, 1841, a daughter of Owen W. and Anna Maria (Hoover) Hess, and granddaughter of the late Judge George Hess. One child was the issue of this union, Henry Martin Riegel, born March 3, 1864, graduated from Lafayette College in 1884, and from that date until March 3, 1900, continued his studies at home, and assisted his father in the management of the store. He then came to New York city and entered the G. Schirmer music store as manager of the musical literature depart- ment, this having been a new acquisition to the establishment, and opened at that time.
JOHN WOOLF JORDAN, LL. D., author, editor, and librarian of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, was born in Philadelphia, Septem- ber 14, 1840, a son of Francis and Emily (Woolf) Jordan, a grandson of John and Eliza- beth (Henry) Jordan, of Philadelphia ; a great- grandson of Hon. William Henry, of Northamp- ton county, twenty years justice of the district courts, and a presidential elector of Washington, 1793 ; a great-great-grandson of Hon. William Henry, of Lancaster county, member of the com- mittee of safety of Pennsylvania, member of the old congress, and assistant commissary-general during the Revolution.
He was graduated from Nazareth Hall in 1856, and received the degree of Doctor of Laws from Lafayette College in 1902. Since 1886 he has been editor of the Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography : in 1885 became assistant librarian of the Historical Society of Pennsyl- vania, and librarian in 1903 : in 1895 first presi- dent of the Colonial Society of Pennsylvania, and is registrar of the Pennsylvania Society Sons of the Revolution.
He has contributed numerous articles to his- torical magazines, and is author of the follow- ing works: "Friedensthal and its Stockaded Mill, 1749-1767;" "Narrative of John Hecke-
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welder's Journey to the Wabash in 1792;" "Bis- hop Spangenburg's Notes of Travel to Onon- daga in 1745;" "A Red Rose from the Olden Time, 1752-1772;" "Something About Trom- bones ;" "Notes of Travel of John Heckewelder to Ohio, 1797;" "Occupation of New York by the British, 1775-1782;" "Bethlehem During the Revolution ;" "The Military Hospitals at Beth- lehem and Lititz During the Revolution ;" and "Franklin as a Genealogist." He edited "Essay of an Onondaga Grammar," by David · Zeis- berger, and "Continental Hospital Returns, 1778- 1780." He is a member of various historical so- cieties in different states ; and a member of the Commission for the Preservation of the Archives of the State of Pennsylvania. His contributions to the History of the Moravian church in Pennsylvania are voluminous.
THE STOTZ FAMILY of Easton, Penn- sylvania, one of the oldest Moravian families in the state, was founded by Ludwig Stotz, who came to America from Hernheim, Saxony, with the immigrants sent out to Nazareth by Count Zinzendorf about 1755. His wife was Henrietta Weisbrod, of the same village with himself.
Joseph Stotz, son of the immigrant founder of the family, was born at or near Nazareth, No- vember 3, 1757, and died January 4, 1825. He married Juliana Eigenbrodt, and their children were: Timothy born 1807, died 1848; Reuben J., born 1836, died 1879.
Reuben Jeremiah, youngest of the children of Joseph and Juliana (Eigenbrodt) Stotz, was born at Wind Gap, Pennsylvania. He received a good common school education and pursued ad- vanced branches at Nazareth Hall. He was a shoe merchant by occupation, was active in pub- lic affairs and held numerous local offices, and in religion was a Methodist. During the Civil war he made an honorable record as lieutenant in the One Hundred and Fifty-third Regiment Penn- sylvania Volunteers, and participated in various of the most momentous campaigns and desper- ately fought battles which mark the annals of the Army of the Potomac, including the dread- ful engagements at Chancellorsville and Gettys- burg. He married Mary Ann Heimer, a daugh-
ter of Adam Heimer, of Pennsylvania-German ancestry.
Timothy Adam Stotz, son of Reuben and Mary Ann (Heimer) Stotz, was born at Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, June 20, 1864. He received a thorough common-school education, and early in life entered upon a mercantile career. He is now and has been for several years senior mem- ber of the firm of Stotz Brothers, at Easton, deal- ers in stoves, hardware, etc. He is a Lutheran in religion, and a Democrat in politics: October 26, 1884, he married Miss Addie Fellener, daugh- ter of Jacob Fellener, of Saylorsburg, Pennsyl- vania, who was a lifelong and successful farmer at Easton.
Robert A. Stotz, son of Reuben and Mary Ann (Heimer) Stotz, began his education in the common schools, attended Fairview Academy at Brodheadsville, the Keystone State Normal School at Kutztown, and entered Lafayette Col- lege, from which he was graduated with the class of 1897. In the intervals while pursuing his education he worked upon the farm and taught school. From 1897 to 1900 he read law under the preceptorship of General Frank Reeder, at Easton, and in the latter year was ad- mitted to the bar of Northampton county, and on January 5, 1903, was admitted to the bar of the supreme court of Pennsylvania. He served for some years as district attorney of Northampton county, and was subsequently appointed United States Commissioner for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He is a Republican in politics, and in religion is a member of the Methodist church. He holds membership in Dallas Lodge, No. 396, F. and A. M., and the Sons of Veterans. October 29, 1902, at Easton, he married Miss Caroline M. Louder, daughter of George P. and Margaret Louder. Her father was by occupa- tion an engineer. He served during the entire Civil war with the Tenth Regiment Pennsyl- vania Volunteer Cavalry, and took part in the battles at Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Mis- sionary Ridge, Chickamauga, and numerous minor engagements, and also in Sherman's memorable march "From Atlanta to the Sea." Mrs. Stotz was educated in the common and high schools of Easton.
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