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Biographies from Historical and Biographical Annals by Morton Montgomery HAAG, A.W. p. 607 Surnames: HAAG, WENRICH, ECK, FEGLEY, FISHER, HECK, CRAIG, MILLER, RAMBO, WINK A. W. Haag, a prosperous business man of Reading, carrying on a large millwrighting business on the corner of Walnut and Third streets, was born Feb. 15, 1851, in North Heidelberg … Read more
Biographies from Historical and Biographical Annals by Morton Montgomery HAFER, AMMON L. p. 581 Surnames: HAFER, BRINDLEY, DIEHL, EGELMAN, ENDY, ESTERLY, GILBERT, HAIN, HELLER, HOFFA, KLINE, LEBKICHER, LERCH, LINCOLN, McKINNEY, MOYER, REIFSNYDER, ROMICH, ROMIG, SEIGFRIED, SLICHTER, WIEN, YERGEY Ammon L. Hafer, member of the firm of Hafer Bros., commission merchants at Reading and prominent factors … Read more
Biographies from Historical and Biographical Annals by Morton Montgomery HAHN, EDWIN D. p. 926 Surnames: HAHN, BERNHART, KAUFFMAN, SPANGLER, REESER, ROTHERMEL, SAILER, AHRENS Edwin D. Hahn, who resides on his well-cultivated farm of fifty-one acres in Muhlenberg township, was born Dec. 21, 1865, in that township, son of Henry and Rosie (Bernhart) Hahn, and grandson … Read more
Biographies from Historical and Biographical Annals by Morton Montgomery HALBEISEN, HENRY ALBERT p. 1553 Surnames: HALBEISEN, BRUTSKY, SEIGLING, HECKMAN, O’BOYLE Henry Albert Halbeisen, a well-known resident of Mt. Penn borough, Berks county, who is engaged in the painting and decorating business, was born June 18, 1861, in Louisville, Ky., son of George and Criszentia (Brutsky) … Read more
Biographies from Historical and Biographical Annals by Morton Montgomery HARBSTER, HOWARD E. p. 486 Surnames: HARBSTER, MATTHEWS, DEEM, TYSON, GETZ, PEACOCK, McCONNELL, KLINE, MILLER Howard E. Harbster, who makes his home at No. 138 West Oley street, Reading, is a representative of one of the city’s oldest families. He was born March 2, 1861, in … Read more
Biographies from Historical and Biographical Annals by Morton Montgomery GLAES, JOHN G. p. 459 Surnames: GLAES, GEHRY, KLES, GLAESZ, ZIMMERMAN, FREY, TROUT, GREGORY, POTTS, HEIDT, GILBERT, ERMENTROUT, GOOD, MCCULLOGH, SNYDER, FRANCIS, LEVERMAN John G. Glaes, a venerable citizen of Washington township, Berks county, was born there Dec. 13, 1828, son of Sebastian and Sarah (Gehry) … Read more
Biographies from Historical and Biographical Annals by Morton Montgomery GODFREY, HAMILTON p. 1020 Surnames: GODFREY, CARSON, DONOHOWER, ROSS Conspicuous among the well known business men of Reading is Hamilton Godfrey, owner of the “Farmers’ Hotel and Rathskeller” and successful real estate dealer. He was born in Cape May county, New Jersey, where the Godfrey family … Read more
Biographies from Historical and Biographical Annals by Morton Montgomery GOOD, FRANKLIN H., (DR.) p. 1348 Surnames: GOOD, PIPER, FASTNACHT, ARMSTRONG Dr. Franklin H. Good, physician of Reading, resides at No. 1012 Greenwich street. Benneville Good, the father of the Doctor, was for some years engaged in teaming between Pittsburg and Philadelphia, and his death occurred … Read more
Biographies from Historical and Biographical Annals by Morton Montgomery GORDON, DAVID F. p. 357 Surnames: GORDON, JONES David F. Gordon, seventh President Judge of Berks county, from 1849 to 1851, was born at Philadelphia Nov. 20, 1795. He received a classical education at the University of Pennsylvania, studied law and was admitted to practice in … Read more
Biographies from Historical and Biographical Annals by Morton Montgomery GRAFF, BENJAMIN p. 1234 Surnames: GRAFF, STAMM, KINDT, MURIA, TROWITZ, MILLER, KIEFFER, ADAM, KREIDER, FAUST, HAAK, LUDWIG, STUMP, KEENY Benjamin Graff, one of Heidelberg township’s venerable citizens, who for some years before his death, which occurred in August, 1909, lived retired from active pursuits, was born … Read more