George V. Danner

            George V. Danner occupies the important position of Justice of the Peace of Seigfried’s Bridge, to which office he was elected in February 1893, for a term of five years. Mr. Danner is also a practical paper-hanger and painter, carrying on business in the above place.  He was born in Northampton County, September 26, 1848, and is the son of John A.  and Mary (Graver) Danner, who still survive, though advanced in years. They make their home in Moore Township, this county, where they have a good farm property.

            George V. received his preliminary education in the public schools of his native place, after which he attended for a short time the Freeland Seminary, near Philadelphia. The course of study carried on in that institution was supplemented by attendance at the Kutztown State Normal  and the Weaversville Academy. His father being in limited circumstances, young Danner was obliged to work his own way through school, and in the intervals of study taught school, teaching in all twenty-six years. After completing his education he was given a position as teacher in Lehigh County, which occupation he followed for many years, and was considered an educator of more than local note. Later he became a painter and paper-hanger, doing contract work, and still makes this business his principal vocation.

            Mr. Danner was elected Justice of the Peace on the Democratic ticket in 1893. He ever takes a warm interest in the development and welfare of the community, and as an intelligent and well informed man, possesses foresight and sagacity in business matters. He is a member of the Reformed church, of which he has been a Deacon, and is classed among its most prominent members. Socially he is connected with the Order United American Mechanics at Seigfried’s Bridge and also holds membership with the Odd Fellows’ Society and the United Beneficial Society of Whitehall, and with the Grange.

            In December, 1872, George V. Danner and Miss Mary, daughter of Edward and Caroline Bachman, were united in marriage. The father of Mrs. Danner is a resident of Lehigh Township, this county, where he is residing on a good estate. To Mr. Danner and his wife were born four children, two of whom, Ella J. and Elmer T. are living.