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Samuel J., son of Esau and Caroline (Barner ) Guth, was born in North Whitehall, Lehigh county, Pa., September 29, 1863. His early years were spent on the farm, and he was then apprenticed to learn the trade of coach-painting, and followed this occupation until 1894. At that time he purchased Mickley's Hotel, and conducted it four years, and in 1900 erected the Coplay House at the corner of South Second and Hokendauqua streets. This hotel has upward of eighteen rooms, is equipped with steam heating apparatus, and is up-to-date in every particular. Mr. Guth conducted this until 1909, when he retired to private life, and lives in his home which is next to the hotel. He has been a mem- ber of the Republican County Committee since 1907. His religious affiliation is with the Re- formed Church, and he is a member of the In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows, Jordan Lodge, No. 192. Mr. Guth was married, in 1886, to Susan Margrette, a daughter of William and Priscilla (Eck) Margrette. They have children : Sadie, married Milton H. Hartz; Evan B., a chemist ; Hilda I., who was graduated from the Coplay high school in 1913.
Albert J. D. Guth, oldest son of Edward, had been proprietor of the Lafayette hotel, Allen- town, was born in South Whitehall, May 20, 1849. He died of pneumonia March 18, 1904. He was reared upon the farm and later conducted
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one himself. In the year 1886, he left the farm to become a partner with his father-in-law, Jos- eph Kressley in the proprietorship of the Lafay- ette Hotel. The firm of Kressley and Guth con- ducted the hotel for seven years after which upon the retirement of Mr. Kressley, the son-in-law became the sole proprietor and conducted the big hotel in a satisfactory manner, giving the hotel the high reputation it still enjoys. At the time of his death he was the oldest hotel proprietor in Allentown, and the "Lafayette" was one of the excellent family hotels in the city and county.
Mr. Guth took an active part in the movement which resulted in the erection of a monument to the memory of Lorentz Guth, the pioneer an- cestor of the family, on the Jordan Reformed cemetery, and also was officially connected with the Guth family reunion.
He was married to Sarah A., daughter of Jos- eph and Lydia ( Bittner ) Kressley. The widow survives with her two sons: Elmer A. and George E. K.
Elmer A. Guth, of the firm of Guth Bros., proprietors of the Lafayette Hotel, was born on the old Guth homestead, Sept. 25, 1875. He was educated in the public schools and at an early age took to music. He taught music in Allentown for seven years; and for a period of five years he served as organist of the St. Luke's Lutheran church. He is actively identified with the "Guth family reunion," and was its secretary since 1906 to 1913. After the death of their father, Elmer A. Guth and his brother, George E. K. Guth, un- der the firm name of Guth Bros., became the pro- prietors of the Lafayette hotel. This house is located at 133-137 North Seventh street, and is conducted on modern and highly approved lines.
Mr. Guth was united in marriage Oct. 6, 1898 with M. Barbara Guth, daughter of Alex- ander and Mary (Koch) Guth, of Allentown.
George E. K. Guth, the younger son of Albert J. D., was born on the Guth homestead, in No- vember 18, 1882. He was educated in the pub- lic schools and graduated from Muhlenberg Col- lege in 1905. He is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity of the College, and also of the B. P. O. E. No. 130, of Allentown.
He was wedded in 1906 to Esther A. Steckel, a daughter of R. Peter and Rebecca ( Henning- er ) Steckel. They have three children, viz: Hannah Steckel, Sarah Rebecca Guth, and Al- bert R.
Lawrence Guth was born and reared in Guths- ville. He owned extensive properties there and in the vicinity. He had the following named children: Francis J., of whom below; Hiram; Israel; Caroline, and Samuel. Hiram was a merchant in Allentown. Dr. Israel practiced
for some time in Allentown, then removed to Peoria, Ill. Caroline, single, resides at Allen- town. Samuel was a printer, now deceased.
Francis J. Guth, son of Lawrence Guth, was born on the old homestead at Guthsville, and at- tended the public schools, and at an early day learned the tailors' trade, and conducts this busi- ness on Hamilton street for many years. He had been associated for a short time with his uncle, Hiram Guth, in the dry goods business in Allen- town, and later was connected with the United States Army, serving as tailor, where he con- tinued for several years, dying while in the serv- ice, and was buried at Fort Smith, Ark.
He married Annie N. Ginginger. Issue : Alonzo, of Big Rock; James, of Allentown; and Harry Israel, of whom below.
Harry Israel Guth, son of Francis J. and Annie N. (Ginginger) Guth, was born Dec. I, 1856 in Allentown. His education was limited, as at the age of twelve he entered the employ of the Allentown Spike Works, where he continued for four years, then was employed for two years by James Smith, a hotel keeper. He then went to Philadelphia, where he was a street car con- ductor for five years, then returning to Allentown, conducted a hotel for some years afterwards; he leased a hotel at Slatington, conducting it for seven years. He then returned to Allentown, and on July 3, 1905, he purchased the property known as the Mansion House, where he has since conducted a cafe.
In politics he is a Republican; in religion a Presbyterian ; is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles; also of the Owls, of which he is Su- preme Warden of the Supreme Nest, and deputy State President.
He married Agnes Kern, of Allentown, who died at the age of 35 years, and was interred in Union cemetery. Issue, an only son, Clarence Francis, who is married to Lucy Smale.
ISRAEL F. GOOD, JR.
Adam Good was born in 1754 and died May 5, 1826, his remains being interred in the grave- yard of the Jordan Reformed church. He was a farmer and tanner, and lived in Guthsville on a part of the original Guth homestead. He mar- ried Dorothea Strickler, born in 1758, died April 12, 1829, being survived by six grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Children: Adam; Henry ; George; Jonas; Daniel; Peter; Sarah, married Thomas Kern; Elizabeth, married Jonas Haas; Susan, married Henry Bortz; Maricha, married the Hon. Nickol Raubenold; Salome, married Solomon Gross.
Joseph A. Good was born at Guthsville, Le- high county, April 12, 1799, and died on a part
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of the old Lorentz Guth homestead, July 12, 1874. He is buried in the Jordan Lutheran churchyard. He was a tanner and farmer on an extensive scale, operating the largest tannery in that section of the country and employing a large number of men for that time. He married Polly, born October 5, 1804, died January 1, 1876, a daughter of Peter Troxell, and they had chil- dren: William, settled in Youngstown, Ohio; Dr. Henry, lived and died in New York City; Eliza, married John Miller ; Christina, married Henry Baer; Israel F., of further mention; Sa- linda, married Rev. Robert Van Court, a Re- formed preacher; Phoebe, married John H. Nolf; Emeline, married Josiah App; Peter, of Philadelphia. All of the above mentioned are now deceased with the exception of Emeline and Peter.
Israel F., son of Joseph A. and Polly (Trox- ell) Guth, was born in Guthsville, Lehigh county, Pa., July 16, 1833, and died at Allen- town, Sept. 29, 1908. His remains are interred in the West End cemetery. He was a woodwork- er, and an inventor of no mean reputation. Among his inventions were: A railroad tie and chair; a fire escape ; an air purifying apparatus ; and a num- ber of other useful articles. The famous twin- screw propeller was invented by him, this now being placed on all large ocean-going vessels. Unfortunately, he was induced to display this valuable invention to three strangers, while it was not yet patented, and when he applied for a patent a few weeks later, greatly to his dis- appointment, he was told that a patent similar to his had been granted a few days previously. He was a member of the Reformed Church. Mr. Guth married Malinda, a daughter of Aaron Guth, and had children: Sallie J .; Joseph F .; Samuel, died April 4, 1888, at the age of twenty- three years; Lizzie; William; Israel F., of fur- ther mention.
Israel F. Good, Jr., son of Israel F. and Ma- linda (Guth) Guth, was born at Guthsville, Le- high county, August 23, 1878. He was educated in the public schools, and supplemented this edu- cation by a course in the American Commercial School in Allentown. He then learned the trade of silk-weaving in Bethlehem in 1893, but not long afterward, pursued a business career in Al- lentown. In 1908 he was one of the organizers of the firm of Hunsicker, Good & Co., silk ribbon manufacturers, and was chosen manager of the concern, a position he is filling at the present time. MIr. Guth married Kate M. A., a daughter of Calvin and Ida (Seibert) Haas, and they have had children: Olive M., Luther W., Charles W., and Homer W.
WILLIAM H. GOOD.
Nathan Guth, son of Henry, was for many years a farmer in South Whitehall, near Guths- ville, where he was the owner of one hundred and twenty-five acres of land. He is buried in the graveyard of the Jordan Reformed church. He married (first) Lydia Ann Albright, (sec- ond) Hannah Gangawere. Children by the first marriage : Carolona; Flora, married (first) Dissinger, (second) Herman Rice, and her death occurred in Bethlehem, where she was living at the time; Messita, married Henry Muse ; Harri- son, died in North Whitehall; Malinda, died un- married ; William H., of further mention. Chil- dren by second marriage: Charles and Small.
William H. Good, son of Nathan and Lydia Ann (Albright) Guth, was born March 20, 1844. His name was spelled Good on the mus- ter-roll and he has spelled it in that fashion since that time. He was reared on his father's farm and at a suitable age learned the trade of a coachsmith, and commenced working as a jour- neyman at the age of eighteen years. He fol- lowed this for fifteen years at Cherryville, Saeg- ersville, Neffs, and Guthsville, but turned his attention to farming in 1889. For a period of nine years he was a tenant on a farm of seven- teen acres which he subsequently bought, and in 1898 he purchased the John Hauser tract, which he has turned into a truck farm. In 1862 he en- listed in Company G, One Hundred and Twen- ty-eighth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer In- fantry, and was an active participant in the bat- tles of Antietam, Chancellorsville, and Gettys- burg.
Mr. Good married Mary Ann, daughter of David and Elizabeth ( Miller) Smith, of Sae- gersville. Children: 1. Martin Q., a printer in the employ of the New York Tribune; he mar- ried Annie Merkel, and has children: Lottie, a teacher in the schools of New York City. 2. Edward H., a machinist and carpenter living at Kernsville; he married Sarah Gangewere, and has had children: Henry C .; Daisy L .; Law- rence E., who died young; Mamie; Sarah; Wil- liam; Edward Herbert.
THOMAS F. GOOD.
Henry Guth, a son of Adam, lived at Guths- ville, where he conducted a hotel for many years. He is buried at the Jordan Reformed church. He married Kate Butz, and had children: Nathan ; Malinda, married Daniel Stettler ; Lucy, married Solomon Diehl ; Aaron, of further mention ; Anna, married John Miller.
Aaron, son of Henry and Kate (Butz) Guth, was born in Guthsville and died in 1888. He
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conducted a hotel for more than a quarter of a century, and was also engaged in business as a burner of lime. Another industry was the haul- ing of ore from the mines, which he did with two teams. His farm was one hundred acres in extent. In 1866 he removed to Shelby county, Missouri, lived there about six years, then re- turned to the East. After the death of his wife he again went West, lived for a time with his daughter, Froene, and finally made his home in the East until his death. He was a member of the Reformed Church. He married Elizabeth Albright, a sister of John Albrecht, and they had children : Phaon; Froene, now deceased, married Isaiah Guth, and lived in Lafayette, Indiana; Malinda, married Israel Guth; Jane; Thomas F., of further mention ; Martin, lives in Colorado; John, lives in Lehigh county; Henry; Emma, married Byers, and lives in Fran- cis, Indiana ; Louisa; Rosa, deceased.
Thomas F. Good, son of Aaron and Eliza- beth (Albright) Guth, was born in South White- hall, Guthsville, April 29, 1842. His early life was the usual one of a country lad, and at the age of sixteen years he was apprenticed to learn the trade of coachmaking. He followed this call- ing in Mechanicsville until 1862, when he en- listed in Company G, One Hundred and Twen- ty-eighth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer In- fantry, for nine months' service, and was mus- tered out in May, 1863. He was present at the battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville, was taken prisoner at the latter, and confined in Lib- bey prison fifteen days. Upon the conclusion of the war he returned to his home, and later went to Jeffersonville, Indiana, where he worked in the car shops seven months. Again returning to Lehigh county, he was for more than a year at the Black Bear Hotel in Allentown. In March, 1866, he went to Missouri with his young wife, but returned in the fall of the same year. For four years he followed the occupations of wagoner and carpenter at Slatington and in 1904 settled at Allentown. From 1884 to 1888 he drove the stage from Allentown to Saegers- ville. He was a Republican, and served as super- visor for seven years in a strongly Democratic district. Since April, 1911, he was janitor at the Garfield school building. He died Nov. 26, 1914. Mr. Good married, Feb. 3, 1866, Amanda L., a daughter of Peter and Salome (Wenner) Romich, of North Whitehall township. They have had children: William H., of Allentown, a motorman; George P., a tailor, of Allentown ; Robert M., a clerk in Allentown; Thomas A., and Howard W., both died young. Mr. Good was a member, deacon, and elder in the Union Re- formed church, at Neffs.
HAAS FAMILIES.
In 1740 there emigrated to this country from Germany three brothers, Peter, John, and Hen- ry Haas, and settled in what is now known as Upper Macungie township, this county. Peter Haas later moved to Berks county, and Henry Haas to the upper part of this county in what is known as Haas Dale. John Haas continued his residence at the original place of settlement and from him was descended Philip Haas, who was born in Northampton county (now Lehigh) in Upper Macungie township, on September 10, 1782, and died on November 14, 1862. He had retained his residence in the same township all the eighty years of his life, and was a stone mason by trade. He was married to Susanna Grammes, with whom he lies buried in the Trexlertown cemetery. To Philip and Susanna Haas were born ten children, two sons and eight daughters, namely: John, Peter, Nancy, Maria, Katha- rine, Mary, Lydia and Sallie (twins), Eliza and Susan.
Peter Haas was born Dec. 25, 1748 and died June 9, 1834. On Aug. 13, 1776, he married Maria Christina Trexler, who died Sept. 13, 1829, aged 75 years, 10 months, and 10 days. They had been blessed with ten children.
Jonathan Haas, son of Peter, lived at Topton, Berks county. He had been a farmer and also had served as justice of the peace. He was a member of the Reformed Church. He was mar- ried to Catharine Trexler, and had the follow- ing children : Nathan Trexler; Jarius, deceased, unmarried; Peter, who lived at Stony Point, Berks county, and had a large family; Jonathan ; Reuben, m. to Catharine DeLong, of Topton ; Judith, m. to a Mr. Hoffman; Maria, m. to a Mr. Butz; and settled in Schuylkill county; and three of her daughters, married respectively to Rev. Roeller, David Kutz, and Charles Trexler. Johnathan Haas and wife are buried at Mertz- town, Pa.
Nathan T. Haas, son of Jonathan, was born in Berks county and had the occupation of farming. He was married to Eliza. daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Schmeyer) Butz, the issue being: Frank H .; William; Mary; Anna Eliza; Sarah Ann, deceased ; Charles B .; Ella ; Kate, deceased ; Anna Elizabeth ; Jonathan ; and Nathan A.
NATHAN A. HAAS, son of Nathan T. and Eliza (Butz) Haas, was born in Longswamp township, Bucks county. He attended the pub- lic schools, which was supplemented by a three years' course at the Kutztown Normal School. When sixteen years of age, he came to Allentown and entered the shoe store of J. L. Farr & Co. When he arrived at majority, he was admitted to the firm, the name being changed to Farr,
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Haas & Co. On the death of J. L. Farr, the business was continued by his son, Harvey Farr and Mr. Haas until 1900. The partnership was then dissolved by mutual consent, Mr. Haas hav- ing purchased the old Cross Keys hotel property at the corner of Eighth and Hamilton streets, erected thereon a modern five-story store and office building. The lower floor and part of the second, he devoted to the shoe business. In 1900 Mr. Haas admitted his son, Harry, and the firm- name was changed to N. A. Haas & Son. On June 13, 1912, Mr. Haas sold this property, and retired from the retail shoe business, Dec. 1, 1912. In the early part of 1913, he and Charles E. Burger and Mr. Haas' sons, Harry E. and Robert E., formed a corporation under the firm- name of Haas-Berger Co., and began the manu- facturing of childrens' and misses' shoes at 20 South Hall street, where they employ about 100 people. Mr. Haas is one of the organizers of the Penn County Trust Co., of which he is one of the directors. Soon after the organization of the Allentown Hospital, he was made one of its trustees, serving to 1908, when he resigned. He was a delegate to the Republican state convention at Harrisburg, which nominated McCauley for auditor-general. He is a member of St. John's Reformed church, which he served as deacon to 1890 and since then is serving as a trustee. When the present building was remodelled in 1911, he was elected president of the building committee.
Mr. Haas was twice married. His first wife being Ellen, daughter of Solomon and Matilda (Hartman) Keck, from which union was born Harry E. His second wife is Emma R., daugh- ter of John A. and Ellen (Dubbs) Jacoby, who bore him three children: Robert; Ruth, deceased ; and Marguerite.
Jacob Haas, son of Peter, was born Aug. 10, 1780, died July 26, 1852. He resided in Up- per Macungie township, Lehigh county, where he farmed a 50-acre tract which had been a part of the homestead of his father. He built the present stone house, also a large and modern Swiss barn. Being a man of more than ordi- nary intelligence he had served as justice of the peace of the township for many years. An old desk or secretary of his is now in possession of his granddaughter, Ida, wife of Henry Bower, of Allentown. He served the Reformed church of- ficially. His wife had been Catharine Kop (Aug. 30, 1780-d. March 2, 1859). Their children were Carolus and Alfred.
Carolus Haas, son of Jacob, was born in Up- per Macungie township, and died at Allentown, where he is buried on the Greenwood cemetery. Having natural talents for music, he began to study music at an early age. When but sixteen
years old, he played the pipe organ at Zion's church, Maxatawny, and the Huff's church. He was in instructor on the organ, piano, violin, and of orchestras, being the organizer of the Wescoes- ville and other orchestras. He belonged to the Reformed Church. He was married to Louisa, a daughter of Daniel Frey, the issue being: Mil- ton J .; Elda, m. to David Fisher, of Allentown ; Ida, wife of Henry Bower, of Allentown ; Charles T., a baker, of Philadelphia; Jennie, wife of Frank Baatz, of Fullerton; and Ray- mond, of Allentown.
MILTON J. HAAS, M.D., of Allentown, Pa., was born in was born in Upper Macungie town- ship, March 11, 1874. His public schooling was supplemented by attending the Kutztown Normal, from which he graduated in 1894. He took the scientific course; graduated from Pierce Business College in 1898, then taught three terms in Upper Macungie, one in Lower Maucngie township, and for one term was lecturer in the John Wanamaker School, Philadelphia. During 1901 he was lecturer in the Broad street Y. M. C. A., at Philadelphia. He attended the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, graduating therefrom with the degree of M.D. in 1907. For three summers, he was employed in the dispensary of the University and was as- sistant to Dr. Hirst in obstetrical work in his down-town section, for some time. Locating in Allentown in September, 1907, he has built up a large practice. He is a member of the Reformed Church and of Greenleaf lodge. On Aug. 4, 1905, he married Lillie A., daughter of Leon and Leanna (German) Peters, of Germansville. His wife had taught school for five terms ..
Henry Haas, who came from the Palatinate, was born Oct. 10, 1750 and died May 14, 1813. He settled near Breinigsville, Lehigh county, and was married to Catharine Breinig, who was born June 10, 1759; died Dec. 6, 1837. Both are buried on the Jordan Reformed cemetery. They had nine children: Christina, Henry, George, Peter, Isaac, Jonathan, Abraham, Eliza- beth, and Sallie.
Henry Haas, Jr., was married to Susanna Hot- tenstein, and their children were: Mary, m. to Solomon Peter; Lucy, m. to Henry Brophy, of Allentown; Caroline, m. to Edwin Herber ; Ma- linda, m. to Joseph Kunkle; Sallie, m. to John Deily; Eliza, m. to Mr. Frohn, of New Jersey ; Telia, died in infancy; Levi, m. to Sarah Deily; Samuel; Moses, m. to Telara Guth; Peter, m. to Amanda Schmoyer, and Alfred, m. to Maria Knerr.
Samuel, son of Henry, Jr., was born in Upper Macungie township, on the old homestead in 1832. He resided near Fogelsville until in 1878,
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when he came to Allentown and continued his trade of saddler on North Fourth street, between Hamilton and Linden, where he also resided. He married Angelina, daughter of William Krauss, the issue being: Rosa, deceased; Charles, of Shamrock, Pa .; Phaon, of Allentown; Calvin and Frank, of Allentown; Henry, deceased ; Jos- eph L .; and Solomon, of Allentown.
JOSEPH L. HAAS, superintendent of the Weil- bacher Silk Mills, Allentown, was born at Fo- gelsville, Nov. 15, 1871. He learned the ribbon- weaving trade, when 16 years old and has fol- lowed that in various capacities ever since, as weaver for about twelve years, when he was promoted to loom-fixer. The following year he was promoted to foreman and in 1897 he was made superintendent of the above mills. He be- longs to Greenleaf Lodge, No. 561, F. & A. M. and F. O. E. He assisted in the building of the Reformed Church in South Allentown, being one of the early teachers of the Sunday school when it was being conducted in the old school previous to the erection of the church. In 1892 he mar- ried Ellen, daughter of David A. and Emelina (Snyder) Tombler, the issue being Helen, who died at the age of eight; Bessie; Lillian ; Joseph, Jr. ; and Reba, who died in infancy.
Isaac Haas, son of Henry and Catharine (Breinig) Haas, was born in Upper Macungie township, June 25, 1786. He was a farmer, and lies buried at the Morgenland church. His wife was Catharine Mohr, died Oct. 24, 1859. The issue was: Isaac, David, Henry, Elias, of Montour county; Elizabeth, m. to Sylvester Guth; and Sarah, m. to William Litzenberger.
Henry Haas, son of Isaac, was born in Upper Macungie township in 1813, where he followed the vocation of farming. His wife had been Maria (Polly) Semmel, the issue being: Lewis, of Allentown; J. Amanda, m. to Aaron Arner ; Rosa, deceased, m. to Elias Peter ; Ellis ; and Mil- ton P., of Allentown.
Ellis Haas, son of Henry, is a farmer at Ris- ing Sun, Lehigh county, where he was born in 1851. For a number of years he followed the trade of shoemaker, but later turned to farming. His wife and himself are members of the Jor- dan Lutheran church. His first wife had been Isabella, daughter of Levi Haas, of Haas' Mill. She died in 1900, the issue being: Harvey, Nelson, Elwood A., William, Laura, Quinton, Claude, Ada, Edwin, and three infants who died. He was married a second time to Alice Krause.
ELWOOD A. HAAS, wholesale dealer of ice cream at Allentown, was born at Haas' Mill, Jan. 29, 1880. He learned the trade of shoemaking, which he followed as journeyman for three years. He then learned the baking business, at which
he was employed for seven years. On Sept. I, 1910, he engaged in the manufacturing and deal- ing in ice cream. He has a factory and ice cream parlor, employing five people. He belongs to the Fraternal Order of Eagles and his entire family are members of the Reformed Church. He was married in 1903 to Katie, daughter of Joseph and Caroline (Kolb) Schwoyer. Mr. Schwoyer is a blacksmith and was born on Jan. 22, 1856. His children being: Katie; Maggie ; Susanna; Matilda; Emma; and Joseph. Mr. and Mrs. Haas have a daughter, Elda Isabella.
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