EDWARD BRIGGS, farmer, P.O. Woodbourne, prominent among the successful farmers of Bucks county, was born in Middletown township, Bucks county, October 10, 1842. His parents, Samuel and Mary (Croasdale) Briggs, were natives of Bucks county and of English descent. His father was a farmer and reared a family of six children, of whom Edward is the youngest. He was reared on the farm, attended the schools of Langhorne, and wisely chose farming as an occupation, which he has followed with success until the present time. He was married in 1874 to Anna Mary, daughter of Morris Terry. Their children are: Franklin, Morris, Carrie S., and Henry J. Mr. and Mrs. Briggs are members of the Society of Friends. In politics Mr. Briggs is a republican. He is noted for his thoroughness in farming. He is a very industrious and energetic man, but finds time to keep himself well posted on all the main topics of the day, and is a deep reader.

HARRISON CADWALLADER, farmer and carpenter, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Montgomery county, Pa., October 22, 1821, and is a son of Cyrus and Sarah (Shaw) Cadwallader, natives of Montgomery county and of English descent. His ancestors were members of the Society of Friends. John Cadwallader, the first American ancestor of this family, came from England in 1710 and settled at Abington, where he followed farming. He was an active minister of the Society of Friends, and preached for many years. Our subject’s father was a carpenter, and was killed in 1826 by a fall from a building. His family consisted of four sons and five daughters, of whom Harrison was the seventh. He worked on the farm and attended school until he was 16 years old, when he learned the carpenter’s trade, serving four years. He then farmed until he was 26 years of age, and since then has devoted most of his time to his trade. In 1847 he married Hannah, daughter of Thomas Tomlinson. She is of English descent. They are the parents of nine children, eight now living: Evangeline, wife of John B. Larue; Francis T., who is a farmer; William S., Rebecca, wife of James Hibbs; Lewis R., a farmer; Elizabeth, the wife of Charles A. Garrett; Sarah and Martha. Mr. Cadwallader and most of his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is a trustee, and has been many years superintendent of the Sabbath school. He has also been an exhorter in the church for many years.

JAMES B. CANDY, dentist, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Philadelphia, June 7, 1836, being a son of Thomas and Ann (Bentley) Candy, natives of England. His father was a mechanical engineer, and settled in New Jersey, subsequently removing to Philadelphia, where he carried on his trade for many years. He reared two children, James B. being the eldest. He was brought up in Philadelphia, attended the schools there, and finished his education in the high school of the city when 16 years of age. He excelled in the study of the sciences and higher mathematics. He chose dentistry as a profession and studied in Philadelphia, graduating in 1858. He practised dentistry in Philadelphia until 1863, and has practised here ever since. In 1856 he married Jane, daughter of Henry Moser. Her parents were of German and English descent. This union has been blessed with six children: Kate Adele, Anna Bentley, Thomas Davy, James Bentley, Pierson Mitchell and Laura Hudson. Dr. Candy is an active democrat and was appointed postmaster under the administration of President Cleveland, which office he still holds. He has taken an active part in the affairs of Langhorne, and when he undertakes to carry a point in local politics is usually successful. He was the principal mover in the change of Langhorne from a village to a borough, giving time and money, and met with strong opposition. He advances fearlessly when he thinks what he advocates is for the advancement of the community. He is a past master of Bristol Lodge, No. 25, A.Y.M.

THOMAS J. DUFFIELD, retired, P.O. Eden, was born in Philadelphia county, Pa., December 15, 1827, and is a son of Thomas and Rachel (Dewees) Duffield. His mother was of Swedish descent and her people were the first to manufacture paper in the United States. His father’s people were among the early English emigrants in America. When the Duffield family first came to America in 1679, they located in Burlington, N.J., and bought 2000 acres of land, principally in Philadelphia county, Pa., but a part in Bucks county. They were generally farmers, but one in each family learned a trade. Mr. Duffield’s grandfather was a tanner by trade. He served in the revolution, in which he was a non-commissioned officer. He owned a tanyard in Germantown, in Philadelphia county, but it was destroyed by the British. His son, Thomas, was a carpenter and settled in Oxford, Lower Dublin, Philadelphia county, and subsequently in the city. Thomas J. Duffield was educated in Philadelphia and learned the carpenter and wheelwright trades, which he followed until 1861. At the breaking out of the war he was employed at the Schuylkill United States arsenal in the storage and handling of government goods, and in 1863 was promoted by Secretary of War Stanton to the superintendency of the government clothing manufactory at Philadelphia, and a part of this time had ten thousand employees under his charge. In 1865 he resigned this position and engaged in manufacturing glass at Kaighn’s Point, N.J., subsequently engaging in the manufacture of carriages and wagons in Philadelphia. In this business he met with success, and in 1875 sold out and bought a farm in Middletown township. Since 1886 he has not engaged in the work of the farm. He lately erected a neat and substantial residence near Langhorne station, where he has bought property and now resides. On July 17, 1854, he was married in Philadelphia to Mary. J., daughter of George and Mary (Baker) De Haven, of German and French origin. Her great-grandfather, Jacob De Haven, being very wealthy, furnished large supplies to the army in the revolutionary war, which impoverished him. Their union has been blessed with eight children, four living: Elizabeth, wife of R. M. Wood; Harry, who is a merchant and postmaster at Eden, Bucks county; Laura and Frank, who are the younger, remain at home.

A.W. ETTINGER, retired farmer, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Falls township, Bucks county, July 13, 1807. His parents, John and Hettie (Shaw) Ettinger, were natives of New Jersey and of German origin. His father was a farmer, and spent most of his life on a farm in Bucks county. He had a family of fourteen children, Our subject was reared on the farm and attended the district school. At the age of 16 he went to Hulmeville to learn the blacksmith’s trade with John Phillips. He worked at his trade until 1842, when he rented a farm and since then has devoted his time to farming. He bought the farm he now owns in 1861. He was married March 1, 1832, to Ann, daughter of Jonathan Randall, of English origin. Mrs. Ettinger died in 1864. Of their five children only one is now living, Jonathan R., who was born July 21, 1834, attended the common schools and has followed the business of farming all his life, with the exception of five years when he was engaged in merchandising in Doylestown. He was married March 15, 1860, to Theresa, daughter of Amos and Eliza (Duckworth) Cape. Her father was a farmer and of English descent. They have three children: Hiel G., Emma and Lillian. Hiel G. married Elizabeth Ely, daughter of Joseph Ely.

AMOS S. FLOWERS, farmer, P.O. WOodbourne, was born in Langhorne, July 4, 1862, and is a son of Thomas K. and Sarah (Scott) Flowers. His mother was a native of Bensalem township, and his father of Middletown. The Flowers family were among the early settlers of Middletown township, and were of American lineage. Thomas K. Flowers was a storekeeper in early life, but is now serving as agent for the ship line company in Philadelphia. His family consisted of five children, only two of whom are now living. Amos S. was next to the oldest, and was reared in Langhorne, attending the Friends’ School there. He bought a farm in 1884, and has farmed since then. October 9, 1884, he married Frances, daughter of William M. and Jane (Perry) Robinson, natives of England. Mrs. Flowers was also born in England. Her father died in 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Flowers have one child, William Massey Robinson. Mr. Flowers is a republican, and is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

GEORGE FLOWERS, retired farmer, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Bucks county, February 8, 1817, being a son of John and Phebe (Hibbs) Flowers, natives of Bucks county and of English descent. The family have been residents of Bucks county for over a century, and have usually followed farming. John Flowers was a butcher, and only lived to the age of 56, dying January 9, 1836, at the present residence of our subject. His death was sudden, and caused by dropsy of the heart. The occasion of the funeral is still remembered by the older citizens, in connection with a snow-fall several feet deep. His family consisted of five sons and two daughters: Thomas, Hannah, Mary, William, Amos, John, and George. All are deceased, except George. Our subject has been a resident of Langhorne for sixty-two years. He attended the Friends’ school here, and when 17 years of age commenced to work on a farm. He chose farming as his business, and followed that all his life. He has made his own way in the world, and has been successful. He was married October 10, 1867, to Rachel Ann, daughter of Phineas and Rebecca (Flowers) Thackara, who were of English and German descent. Her mother was a member of the Vanblunt family, who were among the earliest settlers of Bristol borough. Mr. and Mrs. Flowers are memmbers of the Methodist church of Langhorne, of which he is a trustee and steward. Mrs. John Flowers died September 5, 1866, at the age of 85. John Flowers, with his son, our subject, came to Attleboro in 1822. The latter is one of the two residents of the town at the time who are still living.

GEORGE L. GARSED, manufacturer, P.O. Hulmeville. Prominent among the new industries of Hulmeville are the Middlesex woolen mills, located along the Neshaminy, which were established there in 1884. The main building is 100 by 50 feet, the other 60 by 45 feet, both being fire-proof. The mills are run both by steam and water power, and the establishment gives employment to twenty persons. The goods are in demand, the firm making a specialty of carpet yarn, and are at present running six hundred and eighty spindles. Tie mills are owned by M.B. Garsed. The superintendent, George L. Garsed, was born in Frankford, Philadelphia county, October 7, 1849, and is a son of John and Mary (Benton) Garsed. His father was born in Baltimore, of English parentage. In early life he learned the business of cotton manufacturing, and in 1843 removed to Frankford, Philadelphia, where, with his brother, he built and operated the Wingohocking mills, one of the largest cotton mills in the city of Philadelphia. George L. was the only son in a family of four children. He attended school in Philadelphia, and learned the manufacture of woolen goods with his father, and has made it his business. He was married in Philadelphia to Ella, daughter of Washington Mason, of Delaware. She is of English descent.

JONATHAN W. GILLAM, retired farmer, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Middletown township, Bucks county, October 25, 1816, being a son of William and Susan (Woolston) Gillam, natives of Bucks county, and of English descent. His father was a farmer all his life. His family consisted of nine children, of whom Jonathan W. was the fourth. His father died December 31, 1843. Jonathan W. was reared on a farm, attended the Friends’ school here, and the school at West Chester, Pa., of which Joshua Hoops was the principal. He chose farming as an occupation, and in 1839 commenced farming for himself, and has followed it with success. In 1873 he moved to Langhorne, where he owns a fine residence, and expects to spend the declining years of his life here. March 12, 1840, he married Hannah, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Townsend) Cadwallader, her parents being of English and Welsh origin. Nr, Gillam has been a director of the First National Bank at Newtown, with the exception of a short interval, since it was organized, and is also a director of the People’s National bank of Langhorne. He has been an active and successful business man. In politics he is a republican. Mr. and Mrs. Gillam are members of the Society of Friends, the parents of both having been members of that denomination.

JOSEPH K. HARDING, retired, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Hatboro, Montgomery county, May 6, 1832, being a son of Nathan and Rebecca (Hellings) Harding, natives of Bucks county and of English origin. The Harding family were members of the Society of Friends. His mother’s family were members of the Baptist church. They were usually farmers. Nathan Harding was a house painter and farmer, but in later life kept a hotel. Of his five children Joseph K. was the third. He grew to manhood in Bucks county, and received his education in the common schools. His father was a hotel-keeper and Joseph K. adopted his father’s business, After clerking for seven years he embarked in business for himself, being then 30 years old. He continued the hotel business for thirty years, twenty-three years of that time being spent in Langhorne. He was a successful hotel-keeper, and retired from the business in 1885. He was married in 1867, to Sarah Ann, daughter of Elijah R. and Mary (Hellings) Leedom. Her parents were of English and Irish origin, and natives of Bucks county. The Leedom family were members of the Society of Friends, but her parents belonged to the Methodist church. They were farmers in Upper Makefield. Joseph K. and Sarah Ann Harding have three children: Mary Jewell, Emma Lulu and Justin N. Mr. Harding is a republican in politics. He has been school director and is a master mason.

JOSEPH R. HIBBS, proprietor of the stage line at Langhorne, P.O. Langhorne, was born at Columbus, O., January 8, 1841, and is a son of Isaac G. and Mary (Hawk) Hibbs. His parents were of English descent and natives of Bucks county. Isaac G. Hibbs was a carpenter by trade and a member of the Society of Friends. He had seven children that lived to maturity. Of these Joseph R. is the fourth. He was reared on a farm, receiving his education in the common schools and at the Friends’ school at Langhorne, and learned the carpenter’s trade with his father. He also had three brothers who learned the same trade and worked at it many years. He worked in Langhorne in company with his father, and in 1881 embarked in his present business, which has proved successful. February 2, 1866, he married Hannah A., daughter of Nathan and Rebecca (Hillings) Harding, and a sister of Joseph Harding, of Langhorne. They are the parents of two children: Ella R. and Emma M. Mrs. Hibbs died in 1886. In 1862 Mr. Hibbs enlisted in company B, 119th Pa. Vols. He was a non-commissioned officer, was discharged at the close of the war and returned to Langhorne, where he has since resided. He has been a school director, a member of the council, and is one of Langhorne’s best citizens.

STEPHEN M. JANNEY, farmer, P.O. Oakford, was born in Bucks county April 22, 1837, and is a son of William and Rebecca (Smith) Janney. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania and of English descent. The family settled early in Bucks county and have generally been tillers of the soil and active business men. The early members of the family were members of the Society of Friends. Our subject’s father was a farmer. He had nine children. Stephen M. was reared on the farm in Bucks county and attended school at Newtown. He followed farming as a business until 1874, when he bought his present property. His farm consists of one hundred and seven acres. There is a very valuable stone quarry on it which Mr. Janney has opened. He rents the mill pond to an ice company of Philadelphia, who have eight large ice houses there. He was married in 1871 to Mary E. Nicholson, daughter of Hon. Edward Nicholson, and of Irish descent. They have one child, Florence R. Mrs. Janney died in 1877. She was a member of the Episcopal church. Mr. Janney enlisted in 1861 in the 122d regiment, Pa. Vols., in company E. He was a non-commissioned officer, and served ten months. In politics he is a republican. Mrs. Janney’s father, Hon, Edward Nicholson, served as a democratic member of the state legislature from Bucks county.

THOMAS J. JANNEY, farmer, miller and justice of the peace, P.O. Newtown, was born in Middletown township April 30, 1832, and is a son of John L. and Mary D. (Jenks) Janney, natives of Bucks county. His ancestors were among the early English and Welsh settlers of Bucks county. The first of the Janney family in America was Thomas Janney, who came to Middletown township in 1682, when it was a part of Falls township. He reclaimed the land from its wild state and at one time the family owned many acres of land there. Samuel M. Janney, who was a minister in the Society of Friends and an author of considerable reputation, made a family tree which is said to be one of the most complete and extensive in America. The family have all been members of the Society of Friends, and have been successful financially. Thomas Janney was reared on the farm and obtained his earliest education in the district schools. He subsequently attended the Collegiate Institute at Langhorne, which was afterward the Friends’ school, called the Bellevue academy. His earliest occupation was teaching. For a time he was engaged as book-keeper in Philadelphia, but has made farming his main business. On the death of his father he and his brother, John L., took charge of the farm and mill, which they have continued since. Politically the brothers are republicans. Mr. Janney was a candidate at one time for the office of prothonotary of Bucks county on the republican ticket. He is justice of the peace and has served ten years in that capacity.

JOHN JOHNSON, merchant, P.O. Hulmeville, was born in Bensalem township, Bucks county, January 11, 1830, and is a son of Clark and Rachel (Grim) Johnson. His father, who was a native of Bucks county, and a prominent farmer, was highly respected for his many excellent qualities. He was an old time democrat, and served as county commissioner. He died in 1871, aged 84 years. His wife was Miss Rachel Grim, who was a native of Delaware county, Pa., and of English origin. She Was a member of the Society of Friends. Their family consisted of four children, of whom John was the youngest. He attended school in Bensalem township, and chose farming as his occupation, carrying it on successfully until 1860, when he came to Hulmeville and embarked in the mercantile business. Being well known and respected, he soon established a good trade. He is attentive to the wants of his patrons, and to this his success may be largely attributed. He takes an active interest in the affairs of Hulmeville, and is the owner of valuable real estate in the borough. His store is a stone structure, and would do credit to a much larger place than Hulmeville. He is the owner of the Odd Fellows’ hall and the public hall there. In politics he is a democrat, and has served as inspector of elections and as burgess of Hulmeville. In 1885 he was elected county commissioner, which office he still holds. Mr. Johnson is a prominent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the Knights of Pythias. In 1855 he married Martha Ann, daughter of Garrett V. and Martha A. (Seisam) Scott. They are the parents of three children: Wilmer H., who is a prominent merchant in Muscatine, Iowa, and has served as county clerk there; Harry W. and Gertrude J. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. She is deceased.

R. HENRY JOHNSON, farmer, P.O. Langhorne. Prominent among the farmers and dairymen of Bucks county is R. Henry Johnson, who was born in Upper Makefield township December 20, 1842. He is a son of Edwin and Ann E. (Eastburn) Johnson, natives of this county. The family are descendants of early English settlers of Bucks county, the earlier members of which were Quakers. They have usually followed farming. John L. Johnson, grandfather of our subject, was born in Germantown, Pa., and followed milling for many years. His son, Edwin, was a successful farmer, and was the father of four sons, of whom R. Henry was the oldest. He was reared on the farm in Upper Makefield, where he attended school. He first engaged in farming, and subsequently embarked in the dairy business, which he followed in connection with a partner until his marriage. June 29, 1876, he married Miss J. Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Croasdale) Briggs, natives of this county, and of English origin. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson’s success in business may be attributed to economy, industry and judicious management of the household and farm. They are people who enjoy the well-earned fruits of their labors, and every year take a trip to some of the pleasure resorts of the country. They have visited the battle-field of Gettysburg, Libby prison, the Natural Bridge in Virginia, Luray cave in Virginia, and the Falls of Niagara. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the Society of Friends. In politics he is a republican.

A.R. JOYCE, farmer and stock grower, P.O. Hulmeville, was born in Middletown October 19, 1821. His parents, James and Rebecca (Risk) Joyce, were natives of Ireland but came to America with their parents when children. His father was a Presbyterian minister and in later life a farmer. He died in 1837, leaving a family of five children, of whom our subject was the third. He was reared on the farm and attended the district school at Newtown. He chose farming as a business, and has lived on the farm which he now owns since he was six weeks old. He was married in 1848 to Deborah Ann, daughter of Samuel Hibbs. Her parents were of English descent. They have four children: Margaret, wife of Thomas Gill; Lillie, wife of James Mahand; Anna, wife of Lewis Rose; and Andrew K., married to Anna, daughter of John Frake. In politics Mr. Joyce is a democrat, but he has no desire for political office.

JONATHAN KIRKBRIDE, auctioneer, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Middletown township, this county, June 29, 1840, and is a son of Jonathan and Hannah (Warner) Kirkbride. His paternal and maternal ancestors were among the earliest settlers of Bucks county. The family have usually been farmers. They are all members of the Society of Friends, and of English origin. Our subject’s father was a farmer all his life. His family consisted of eight children, of whom Jonathan was the third. He was reared on the farm, attended the common schools, and also the Bellevue academy. He followed farming until 1868, and since then has engaged in auctioneering. In 1864 he married Rachel, daughter of Robert M. Croasdale. She was of English descent. Their children are: Hannah E. and William. Mrs. Kirkbride died in 1873. Mr. Kirkbride is a member of the Society of Friends, and is a democrat politically. He is a member of the town council, and is clerk of the board, a prominent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is also a master mason.

JOHN G. LAROS, manufacturer, P.O. Hulmeville, was born in Bethlehem township, Northampton county, Pa., November 16, 1845. He is a son of Martin and Mary Ann (Leves) Laros. His father was a carpenter and a farmer. His family consisted of thirteen children, of whom John G. is the oldest. He was reared in Bethlehem township, attending the common schools, and remained on the farm with his parents until he was 18 years of age, when he went to Easton and learned the harness-maker’s trade, serving a regular three years’ apprenticeship. He then worked at journey-work in Philadelphia until 1876, when he came to Hulmeville and established his present business. He now carries a full stock of all kinds of harness, which are all made by hand under his own supervision. He employs the best help, has a first-class harness-maker who has been with him six years, and uses none but the best materials. He has proved himself reliable in his dealings, is prudent, assiduous and prompt in business, and has thus established a lucrative trade. January 19, 1867, he married Sarah A., daughter of Henry and Sophia (Cope) Sandt. Her father once served as sheriff of Northampton county. Both her parents are of German origin. Mr. and Mrs. Laros are the parents of three children: Carrie M., Charles F. and Marion Edith. They are both members of the M.E. church. Mr. Laros takes an active interest in the Sabbath school, and has been its secretary. He belongs to the American Mechanics, is a prominent member of the Odd Fellows, and also of the Encampment.

DANIEL MCLAUGHLIN, hotel keeper, P.O. Langhorne, is the owner and proprietor of the Farmers’ and Drovers’ inn at Langhorne. He was born in New Hope, Bucks county, in 1846, and is a son of John McLaughlin. His parents were of Irish descent, Daniel being their only child. They died when he was quite young, and he was reared by Charles B. Knowles, of New Hope. He attended the school there, and early in life was sent to serve an apprenticeship at the miller’s trade. His next occupation was clerking in a hotel in New Hope, where he remained two years. He then obtained a position as clerk in a hotel at Doylestown, and remained there fifteen years. He subsequently came to Langhorne and purchased the hotel then owned by Joseph Harding, and has since devoted his time to his business. He has many warm friends in Langhorne, and is well suited to his calling, being a pleasant and congenial gentleman. His house contains eighteen rooms well furnished, and has good livery accommodation in connection. In 1874 he married Lottie, daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Cox) Ely, natives of Bucks county and of English descent. They are the parents of three children: Emma, George and William. Mr. McLaughlin is a republican, and is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Doylestown.

ALFRED MARPLE, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Philadelphia, December 28, 1819, being a son of David and Eliza Ann (Hart) Marple. His mother was of English descent and was a daughter of Joseph Hart, Jr., of Warminster, a son of Colonel Joseph Hart of the revolution. John Hart, the founder of the family in America, came over with, or at the time of Penn, and was a noted Quaker preacher. He took up one thousand acres of land in Warminster and Byberry. The family homestead in Warminster was until recently in the family. Forty acres of the farm are now included in the town of Ivyland. Miss Hart, when a young girl, read the articles of emancipation giving freedom to her father’s slaves. They were assembled in the northeast room of the ancient Hart house, yet standing. It was visited by a detachment of British soldiers while Howe held Philadelphia. None but a slave named Jean was left in the care of the house. The female members of the family had gone among friends in Chester county. The soldiers split open the walnut chests by pounding upon the lids with the butts of their muskets, and with oaths compelled the affrighted Jean to hold a bag while they filled it therefrom. Mr. Marple’s father was born in Hatboro, then known as the Crooked Billet. At 18 he left the store where he was clerking in his native village and enlisted as a volunteer in a Hatboro company (war of 1812), and was made orderly sergeant. After his marriage he engaged in mercantile business in Philadelphia, but was not successful. The most of his life was spent in farming in Warminster. He was for a term clerk to the commissioners of Bucks county, was appointed register of wills by Governor Porter, and under the new constitution, which made the office elective, he was elected for three years. He was over four years chief clerk in the naval office, Philadelphia, under General John Davis. His ancestors were of Welsh origin and settled in Delaware county, where there is a township and post-office named Marple. Colonel Marple was a prominent man in his day. His family consisted of six sons and five daughters, one son dying young. He moved to Kansas in 1871, accompanied by his wife and youngest daughter. Most of his family had preceded him there. Two of his sons, Silas and Joseph, were among the early settlers and took up land. He died in 1871, aged 83 years, and his wife some years earlier. Alfred was the second son. He was reared on the farm, attended the common schools of the day and six months at the Warminster boarding school kept by Daniel Longstreth. He also spent one term at the Institute at China Hall, near Bristol, Captain Alden Partridge, principal. He engaged in teaching several years and then was five years in partnership with George Dean in a store in Langhorne. In 1859 he purchased a farm in Middletown and engaged in cultivating it. At the breaking out of the civil war, he recruited a company (F) for the 104th regiment, Pa. Vols., and remained in command during its term of enlistment (three years), when he again returned to the farm. In 1868 he was made principal of the Soldiers’ Orphans’ school at Quakertown and remained there until the school was consolidated with others at Chester Spring, Chester county. He resumed farming until 1881, when he gave way to his sons, and has since been mainly engaged in selling fertilizers. He was postmaster of Langhorne for a number of years under Buchanan’s administration, and was bank assessor for one year for the district composed of Bucks and Montgomery, appointed by Auditor-general Hartranft. All his living brothers were in the Union army. Joseph, of the 11th Kansas, died from exposure and fatigue at Kane Hill, Arkansas, attached to General Buell’s army. Silas was lieutenant in the 11th Kansas, and was detailed as acting division quartermaster. He was stricken down with a fever and died on board the steamer "Pringle" while on the way to New Orleans for better medical treatment than the field hospital afforded. Nathan was orderly sergeant in company C, 128th Pa. Vols., and along with a large part of the regiment was taken prisoner at Chancellorsville. W. Warren M. enlisted in a three months’ company, afterwards recruited company C, 104th Pa. Vols., and while in the department of the South at Beaufort, S.C., becoming disgusted with the utter disregard of regular promotions that characterized the administration of the 104th, resigned to take the lieutenant-colonelcy of the 2d S.C. colored regiment under command of the famous Colonel Montgomery. On the latter resigning he was made colonel, and at the close of the war he was discharged as brevet brigadier-general. Captain Marple in 1849 married Anna A., daughter of Garret Vansant, who was of Holland descent, the family originally settling in Long Island. The result of this union was five children: Franklin H., Mary E. (deceased), William W., Florence V. and Ida M. Mrs. Marple died February 1, 1871, and he was again married, in 1873, to Sallie A., daughter of Obadiah Aaron. He now resides in Langhorne, where he lately erected a substantial dwelling on Marshall street. Previously to the breaking out of the rebellion Captain Marple and his father and brothers were all democrats, but from that time identified themselves with the republican party.

JOSEPH MILNOR, farmer, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Middletown township, October 18, 1843, and is a son of Joseph and Sarah (Winner) Milnor, natives of Bucks county and of English descent. His father was a hatter in early life and afterward a farmer. The Milnor family are of English origin, and have usually been farmers. An uncle on the father’s side left home during the Mexican war, and was never heard of afterward. It was supposed he enlisted in the Mexican war and lost his life there. Joseph Milnor was the third in a family of five children. He was reared on the farm, and has made farming the business of his life and has met with success. He is the owner of a well-improved farm of seventy acres, in a high state of cultivation. In June, 1866, he married Phebe A., daughter of John and Mary (Fenton) Booz. The Booz family are of English origin and were among the early settlers of Bucks county. They first settled near Bristol and have generally followed farming. Mr. and Mrs. Milnor have five children: Harry, Anna, Caleb Taylor, Willie and Frank. Mrs. Milnor and children attend the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a republican and an Odd Fellow. He served his country in the late war in Battery G, Young’s Independent light artillery.

PIERSON MITCHELL, conveyancer, P.O. Langhorne, was born near Langhorne boroughs in Middletown township, August 20, 1822, being a son of J. Allen and Tacy (Stackhouse) Mitchell, who were of English origin. Both his paternal and maternal ancestors were among the early settlers of Bucks county. At one time the Stackhouse family owned a very large tract of land in Middletown township, adjoining what is now Langhorne borough. His father and grandfather were both farmers. Pierson Mitchell is the fifth of a family of six children, four of whom are now living in Middletown township. Our subject attended school at Attleboro, now the Langhorne High school, subsequently attending the Benjamin Hallowell school at Alexandria, Va. His first employment was teaching school in Langhorne, which he commenced before he reached his majority. His ambition was to become a physician, and he therefore commenced the study of medicine with his uncle; but by the advice of the same uncle, who was then a practising physician, he quit the study and worked at farming to regain his health. He subsequently studied surveying, and followed that in connection with conveyancing. He is also a general business manager. He has served as justice of the peace here for sixteen years, and has never had a case put on the dockets yet, always being able to bring the parties to a settlement, thus avoiding the loss of time, the expense of a law-suit, and much hard feeling. His record as justice of the peace will stand as a monument to his memory. He has served for thirty years as director of the Farmers’ National bank of Bucks county, at Bristol. In 1875 he erected a commodious residence in Langhorne, where he now resides, but is still actively engaged in business. In 1850 he married Caroline, daughter of Anthony and Mary (Headley) Burton. Her parents were members of the Society of Friends and of English origin, on her father’s side the family being among the earliest settlers of Bucks county. This union has been blessed with one child, a daughter, who is the wife of Harvey H. Gillam, of Langhorne. Starting with limited means, Mr. Mitchell has been an active and successful business man, his success in life being due to his own exertions. He has settled a large number of estates, and enjoys the confidence of his neighbors. He belongs to the Society of Friends.

CHARLES M. OSMOND, farmer, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Middletown township, June 21, 1831, and is a son of Samuel and Hester (Suplee) Osmond, natives of Pennsylvania, and of English descent. The family were members of the Society of Friends, and usually followed farming. Samuel Osmond was a farmer, and had a family of five children, of whom Charles M. was the youngest. He was reared on the farm in Bucks county, attending the public school in Philadelphia until he was bound out. He then went on a farm and attended the Friends’ school, remaining on the farm until he reached his majority. After this he farmed in Bensalem for sixteen years. In 1852 he married Lydia Ann, daughter of Mordecai and Martha (Walton) Carter. She was a native of Philadelphia county and of English descent. This union has been blessed with six children: Emretta, wife of Jonathan Clayton; Morris E. (deceased), Anna Rebecca, Frank C., Martha E. and James Ross. They all attend the Friends’ meeting. Mr. Osmond is a democrat.

HENRY PALMER, florist, P.O. Langhorne. Prominent among the young and energetic men of Langhorne may be mentioned Henry Palmer. He was born in Middletown township, March 2, 1863, and is a son of James and Elizabeth (Flowers) Palmer, natives of Bucks county and of English descent. His father has been a farmer all his life. His family consisted of two children, Edward, who is married and carries on the home farm; and Henry, who was reared on the farm, and obtained his early education in the common schools of Middletown township. Subsequently he attended the Friends’ school in Philadelphia. He had a natural inclination for the florist’s business. He learned rapidly at school, and was especially interested in the natural sciences and mathematics. In 1885 he embarked in the nursery and florist business. He bought land, and established his business on the main road between Oxford and Langhorne. His hot-houses were built under his direction and are heated by a steam engine. He uses the hot-water system. As a landscape gardener he has been very successful, having obtained some valuable contracts in contests with other landscape gardeners. Mr. Palmer has been fortunate in the selection of his place of business, for, in a locality like Langhorne where there are many fine residences, the demand for that kind of work is constantly increasing. Mr. Palmer is a member of the Society of Friends, and politically is a republican.

WILLIAM RODMAN PAXSON, farmer, P.O. Langhorne. The pioneers of the Paxson family were among the earliest settlers of Bucks county. There were three brothers, William, James and Henry, who came here in 1682 and settled in Bucks county. They were members of the Society of Friends, and farmers by occupation. Their descendants still live where they settled, and some of them still adhere to their religion and occupation. The youngest members of the family are of the eighth generation of Paxsons in Bucks county. William Paxson, one of the pioneer brothers, had a son named William, who also had a son William. The latter had a son, Joseph. He was the father of John Paxson, who was born in Bensalem township, April 17, 1777. He followed farming until 1814, when on the establishment of the bank in Bristol he was elected a director, and in 1834 was elected president and served in that capacity until his death, in 1850, at the same time owning and farming his place. This was the first bank in Bucks county. John Paxson married Sarah Pickering, a member of the Society of Friends and of English origin. They had twelve children, two of whom are living: Margery, widow of’ Joseph Camby, and Mary, who was born in Bensalem township October 31, 1804, and died June 17, 1887. She now resides in Langhorne and is unmarried. Samuel H. Paxson, deceased, brother of these ladies, was born in Bensalem township September 12, 1812. He was educated in the Friends’ school and was a farmer by occupation. He married Sarah Richardson, whose grandparents were natives of England, and by her had five children, three now living: John, who is a practising physician at Jenkintown, Montgomery county, and William Rodman Paxson, who is a prominent farmer in Middletown. He was born April 16, 1846, in the house in which he now resides. He was reared on the farm and received his education in the Friends’ schools. He also attended the High school in Philadelphia. He was engaged as a salesman in a dry goods store in Philadelphia for several years, but owing to failing health has from 1872 to the present time followed agricultural pursuits. In 1874 he married Catherine, daughter of Howard and Mary S. Paxson. Her parents were early settlers in Bucks county. Mr. and Mrs. Paxson have three children: Charles C., Anna Richardson and Marion E.

CLINTON S. PRAUL, farmer, P.O. Oakford, was born in Bensalem township, Bucks county, in 1857, and is a son of Francis and Caroline (Tomlinson) Praul, natives of Bucks county. His ancestors were of English descent, and were among the early settlers of Bucks county. His father was a farmer and also kept hotel at Frankford, Philadelphia county, for many years. In later life he retired and lived on a farm. Clinton S. was reared on the farm, and was employed as a clerk for two years in his father’s hotel. He attended the district school and also the Friends’ school at Langhorne. He has made farming his permanent business, and financially has been successful so far in his life. The farm on which he now resides consists of ninety-three acres. In 1886 he was married in Trenton, N.J., to Miss Clementine Smack, a native of Maryland and of English descent. Mr. Praul is a republican and a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, and is a past officer of the lodge. Mrs. Praul is a member of the Presbyterian church.

FERDINAND REETZ, manufacturer, P.O. Hulmeville, senior member of the firm of Ferdinand Reetz & Son, hair cloth manufacturers, was born at Luckenwalde, Prussia, May 7, 1822. He attended the common schools in Germany, and early in life learned the weaver’s trade, at which he was employed until he came to this country. He worked at his trade in New York until 1867, when he came to Montgomery county, Pa., and acted as foreman in a woolen manufactory. In 1876 be came to Hulmeville and engaged in the manufacture of woolen shawls for three years. The present business was commenced in Philadelphia in 1882, and in 1884 they removed to Hulmeville, where they have carried it on since. Mr. Reetz was married in Germany in 1847 to Amelia Fudickar, who was born in Elberfeld, Prussia. This union was blessed with four children, of whom Ervald is the eldest. He was born in Germany, in Luckenwalde, 21st September, 1850, where he attended the common schools, and in 1866 came to New York with his parents. He learned the weaver’s trade with his father, and has worked with him ever since, acting as general superintendent of the business at Hulmeville at present. The manufacture of hair cloth, as carried on by Ferdinand Reetz & Son, was established at Philadelphia in 1882, and removed to Hulmeville in 1884. The mill is thoroughly equipped with all the necessary machinery and appliances for the production of perfect work, for which the firm is noted. They run twenty looms, employ first-class help, and the goods turned out will bear comparison with any produced in, the United States. The firm enjoys an excellent reputation for promptness and reliability. The elder Mr. Reetz served in the regular army in Germany.

JOSEPH RICH, retired farmer, P.O. Woodbourne, was born in Bristol township, November 2, 1800, and is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Carlisle) Rich, natives of Bucks county and of Welsh and English descent. His father was a farmer, and died in Middletown township in 1843, in his 75th year. His family consisted of three daughters and two sons: John, Sarah C., Mary, Elizabeth and Joseph, who was the youngest, and is the only one now living. He attended the district schools in Middletown township, and made farming his business. He has lived in Middletown township, on the farm which he now owns, since 1810. November 11, 1829, he married Miss Mary Palmer, a daughter of David and Tamar (Twining) Palmer. She was born in Bucks county, April 12, 1800. Mrs. Rich’s ancestors came from England in 1683, in the ship "Providence," and settled in Bucks county. They were members of the Society of Friends, and generally followed farming. Mr. and Mrs. Rich have seven children; all are now living: Mark P. married Harriet Jones, living on the home farm; John C. married Ann Mahan, also a farmer; Tamar A., wife of Blakely Bunting; Elizabeth at home; Mary R., the wife of William G. Watson; Hannah R., wife of Joseph Flowers; and Susanna, who is also living at home, and has been a teacher for several years. Mr. Rich is the owner of a farm of one hundred and four acres of land, and has, by economy and industry, accumulated a competence for his declining days. He and his family are members of the Society of Friends. He is a republican politically.

JOSHUA RICHARDSON, deceased, was born in Attleboro, now Langhorne, in the house where his son and daughter now reside. A stone in the gable end of the house bears the date 1738, but it was two years in course of erection. It is a stone structure, and was occupied by soldiers while the revolutionary war was in progress. The present occupants are of the fifth generation who have lived in it since its original construction. The pioneer of the Richardson family was Joseph Richardson, who came from England in 1724, and settled at the place called Four-Lanes End, now Langhorne, in 1732. In that year he married Mary, daughter of William and Mary Paxson, with whom he had lived since his arrival in this country. He was a poor man, but at the time of his death, which occurred April 15, 1772, he owned 1023 acres of land. He was a merchant in later life, the first in the village, and the only one between Bristol and Durham. On his death his son Joshua took charge of the homestead, and the land belonging to it, and he in turn left it to his son Joseph. Joshua Richardson, son of Joseph, was born here March 6, 1803. He attended the Friends’ school, and chose farming for his business, which has generally been the occupation of the male members of the family. He had three children: Joseph, who is married and engaged in farming near Newtown; Edward and Mary. Edward was born in Langhorne, where he attended school. He also attended the High school and Friends’ school, and has made farming his business. Edward owns the old homestead, which is still a substantial structure, the wood work being as heavy and strong as is that in the barn. Among its furniture is the old clock which has been in possession of the family since 1761.

WILLIAM H. RICHARDSON, retired farmer, P.O. Hulmeville, was born in Bucks county, January 23, 1817, and is a son of Abner and Sarah (Worthington) Richardson, natives of Bucks county, and of Scotch descent. His grandfather, John Richardson, with his brother Daniel came from Scotland to America in the early part of the eighteenth century. It is believed that they landed in Baltimore, coming thence to Philadelphia, and finally settling in Bucks county. John Richardson had six children, of whom Abner was the fourth. The male members of’ the family were usually farmers. Abner Richardson was a farmer, and was the father of eight sons and two daughters, of whom William H. was the seventh. He attended the district school, and early in life learned the wheelwright’s trade, but continued his studies both while learning, and after he began to work at his trade. He passed an examination, and obtained a teacher’s certificate. For twelve years he followed teaching in the winter, and was engaged in other pursuits in the summer. In this way he soon saved enough money to make a payment on a farm, and from that time has made farming a permanent business, and meeting with success. He is the owner of the place where he now resides, which is well improved. He has retired from active farm work. In 1844 he married Matilda H.C., daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Rodman) Hellings. Her parents were of French origin. They have one child, Samuel A. He was born in Middletown township, December 1, 1844, and was reared on the farm. He attended the common schools, and chose farming as a business. He married Maria H., daughter of’ Joseph L. Stackhouse, by whom he has had three children: Ellwood. Lenora, who died February 22, 1876, and Viola. Mr. Richardson and his father are both republicans. He served as school director for twenty-one years, and also served a term as county commissioner of Bucks county, being elected in 1860, and serving until 1863.

AMOS SATTERTHWAITE, farmer, P.O. Langhorne, was born near Fallsington, in Falls township, August 6, 1836, and is a son of William and Tacey (Palmer) Satterthwaite. The family were early settlers of Bucks county. The first to come to this country was William, son of Michael and Esther (Tyson) Satterthwaite, who was born in England, January 25, 1709. He received an average education in England, in the Friends’ school. He came to this country in 1734 from Cragg, at Coulthouse, in Claff, county of Palantine, Lancashire, bringing with him a certificate from Friends of Swarthmore bearing date 7th mo., 5th, 1734, which he presented to Friends at Middletown, where he became a member. He was married to Pleasant, daughter of William Mead, 2d mo., 15th, 1736 (she being a member at the same place) and then settled near Oxford valley. He reared a family here, and his only son, William, followed his father’s occupation, which was that of a farmer (he having redeemed the land from the forest). William married Miss Mary, a daughter of Giles Knight, who was of English descent. Her father was a member of congress from Philadelphia county. They were the parents of eight sons, six of whom married, and reared families in this county. The earlier members of the Satterthwaite family followed farming, were members of the Society of Friends, and whigs and republicans in politics. These are the predominant features of the present family. They are noted for their thrift and enterprise, and are highly respected. They were large landowners, and at one time they could walk from Fallsington to Oxford on their own land. Amos Satterthwaite grew to manhood on the farm near Fallsington, and attended the common schools and also a boarding school for a time. In 1860 he married Elizabeth, daughter of John and Letitia (Buckman) Simpson. Her ancestor, John Simpson, was born in Ireland in 1712 and came to Montgomery county in 1730. His sons, John and James, were preachers in the Society of Friends. Mr. and Mrs. Satterthwaite had four children: Agnes, Mary, wife of Mahlon Taylor; William and Pierson Mitchell. He and his wife are members of the Society of Friends. In politics he is a republican. They own a well-improved farm, where they now reside.

JOSEPH STACKHOUSE, farmer, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Middletown township, September 25, 1816, and is a son of Jonathan and Sarah (Simmons) Stackhouse, natives of Bucks county. His ancestors came from England and settled in this county in 1682. The male members of the family have usually followed farming. Jonathan Stackhouse was reared on a farm, and followed that occupation all his life in Middletown township, where he died in 1868. He had two children, Joseph and Elizabeth, who is married and lives in Langhorne borough. Joseph Stackhouse was reared on a farm, attending school in Attleboro and Abington, subsequently going to boarding school at Westchester. He chose farming as his business, and is now ranked among the wealthiest men in Langhorne, where he now resides. He is a man of marked will power. He has been economical and industrious, and by prudent management and careful investment has succeeded well in life. In 1858 he married Mary Ann, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Croasdale) Brigg, natives of Bucks county and of English descent. Her father was a farmer. She is a member of the Hicksite meeting. Mr. Stackhouse is a republican, but has never held any office except township auditor.

WILLIAM TOMLINSON, farmer and stock raiser, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Byberry township, Philadelphia county. April 19, 1837. His parents, Silas and Emily (Carter) Tomlinson, were natives of Philadelphia county and of English descent. The Tomlinson family were usually farmers by occupation, and members of the Society of Friends. They first came from England about the time of William Penn. They settled in Bensalem township in 1764. Our subject’s grandfather, William Tomlinson, was reared in what is now the Twenty-third ward of Philadelphia. He reared seven sons, of whom Silas was the fifth. The latter was a farmer over fifty years. He had four children who grew to maturity, of whom William was the second. He was reared on the farm, attended the common schools, and has made farming the business of his life. He bought his present farm in Middletown township in 1867, and has resided there ever since. In 1861 he married Elizabeth Blakey, daughter of Thomas and Lydia (Walton) Blakey, members of’ the Society of Friends and of English descent. Their children are: Frederic, Wallace, Fazetta, Silas, Aaron, Mayanna, Thomas and Norwood. Mrs. Tomlinson is a member of the Society of Friends. Mr. Tomlinson is a republican politically.

HENRY W. WATSON, lawyer, P.O. Langhorne, Pa., is a grandson of Joseph Watson, who was a son of the Dr. John Watson whose family record is given under the name of Judge Richard Watson, of Doylestown. Joseph was born 9th mo., 16th, 1783, and was married to Mary, daughter of Benjamin White, and lived on the paternal homestead, now occupied by one of his grandsons, B. Frank Watson. He was a respected citizen, a consistent member of Buckingham monthly meeting, and died in 1852. His son, Mitchell, father of Henry W., was born 1st mo., 5th, 1824. In his early life he was a farmer, hut for thirty years past has lived retired, near Langhorne. He has always taken an active interest in public affairs, but would never accept any office. He is a much respected citizen, and is a member of Middletown meeting. He is known as an indefatigable hunter, and has travelled over many sections of the country, in pursuit of game of all kinds. His wife was Anna, daughter of David Bacon, of Philadelphia. She was born in 4th mo., 1825, and died 9th mo., 6th, 1885. They had three children: David, Samuel and Henry W., the last being the only survivor. He was born 6th mo., 24th, 1856, and attended schools in Philadelphia, completing his education at Swarthmore college. He studied law under Hon. F. Carroll Brewster, was admitted in March, 1881, and is now practising in Philadelphia, but lives with his father. He was one of the organizers of the National bank of Langhorne, of which he is a director; is treasurer of the Langhorne Improvement company, and connected with other public enterprises. He takes much interest in political affairs, is a republican from conviction, and in 1886 was the candidate of his party for the legislature. A gentleman of unblemished character, he is respected by all who know him.

C.H. WEBSTER, creamery, P.O. Langhorne. Among the prominent and enterprising young men of Langhorne is Charles H. Webster, burgess of Langhorne and proprietor of the Langhorne creamery. He was born in Burlington, Otsego county, N.Y., September 29, 1849, and is a son of John and Maria (Bolles) Webster. His parents were natives of New York state, and of English descent. The name of Daniel Webster, the, great statesman, is the most illustrious on the record of the family. John Webster was a farmer, and was twice married. C.H. was the youngest boy by the second marriage. He was reared on the farm, obtaining his education in the common schools of his native county. He subsequently attended the academy at New Berlin, N.Y. He served a regular apprenticeship at the creamery business in New York. In 1881 he came to Pennsylvania, and in 1882 went to Langhorne and worked in a creamery one year. In 1884 he bought the creamery, and since taking charge of it has done much to extend the business. He is extensively engaged in the laundry business in one part of the large creamery building. In 1885 he married Lizzie G., daughter of William P. and Mary A. Tomlinson, natives of Bucks county, and of Scotch descent. Her father was a soldier in the late war, and at the breaking out of the war promptly raised a company and was elected captain. They were assigned to company I, 71st regiment Pa. Vols. He served until he was killed, while on duty. Mr. Webster is a republican, and takes an active interest in the affairs of Langhorne. He is president of the Emerson literary society, a member of the Masonic fraternity and an Odd Fellow.

HUGH B. WEBSTER, farmer and stock-grower, P.O. Hulmeville, may be mentioned among the representative farmers of Middletown township. He was born in Bensalem township, Bucks county, December 28, 1838, being a son of Jesse G. and Sarah (Williams) Webster, who were of English descent. His father was born in Montgomery county, and his mother in Philadelphia county, Pa. Hugh B. was one of a family of six children, and from his youth up has been engaged in agricultural pursuits, which he still follows with success. From 1858 until 1885 he carried on the butchering business in connection with farming. He makes a specialty of a fine stock of cows, and is also extensively engaged in raising poultry. He resided on the farm from 1858 to 1885, when he removed to Hulmeville, but still carries on farming. In 1876 he married Sarah Maitland, who was at one time a successful school teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Webster have two children, Jesse G. and Rachel E. Mrs. Webster is a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Webster is an enterprising and energetic business man, and in politics is a republican.

JESSE G. WEBSTER, auctioneer and farmer, P.O. Hulmeville, was born in Abington township, Montgomery county, June 26, 1806, and is a son of David and Elizabeth (Gilbert) Webster, who were of English descent and members of the Society of Friends. The latter was a daughter of Benjamin Gilbert, who together with his family was taken prisoner by the Indians. Their house was burned and the family carried away, being in captivity several years. Mr. Webster’s mother was adopted by one of the chiefs, to serve him as a waiter. Their release was finally obtained by the British government, by paying a ransom. The father, Benjamin Gilbert, died in Canada. Jesse G. Webster was reared in Montgomery county and attended school there. His father was a teacher in early life, but later was a farmer and a cooper. Jesse G. is the youngest and only surviving member of a family of seven children, six of whom grew to maturity. He came to Bucks county in 1825, and has followed farming since 1830. Since 1850 his main business has been auctioneering. February 24, 1830, he married Sarah, daughter of Terrell Williams, of Frankford, Philadelphia county. She is of English descent, her parents being members of the Society of Friends. They were the parents of six children, three of whom are now living: Isabella, who is the widow of William Hillbourn, resides with her three children, John, William, and Emma, with her father; Hugh and Milton, who is in business in Philadelphia. Mr. Webster is a republican politically, and served fifteen years as justice of the peace in Hulmeville, the same length of time as school director. He has also served one term as county commissioner of Bucks county. He has lived a life worthy of emulation, and has reared a respectable family.

MALACHI WHITE, farmer, P.O. Langhorne, is a descendant of early pioneer settlers of Bucks county. He is a son of Malachi White, and was born December 1, 1823, on the farm in Middletown township where his father and grandfather were also born. This farm is still in the possession of the family. The first member of the family who came to this country emigrated about the time of William Penn. Mr. White’s father was born in Middletown township September 1, 1788, and died November 19, 1868. He was twice married, and was the father of thirteen children. Malachi is the sixth child, and was reared on the farm in Middletown township, attending the district school there. As a farmer he has met with average success. In 1855 he married Miss Caroline, a daughter of Amaziah and Susanna (White) Headley. Her parents were of English descent, and were members of the Society of Friends, and were among the earliest settlers of Bristol township. Her father and grandfather were farmers in Bristol township. Mr. and Mrs. White have had five children: Ella, Ashton, Austin and Malachi and Florence now deceased (born May 31, 1862, died December 19, 1881). Mrs. White holds to the Friends’ belief, but is not a member of the meeting. Mr. White is a democrat in politics. He takes an active interest in the schools and all the affairs of his native county. He is a master mason, and is a member of Bristol lodge, No. 25. His farm consists of one hundred and twenty-three acres of land where he now resides, and he has gained his present possessions by his own exertions. Mr. White’s grandfather, Joseph White, was a captain in the revolutionary war. He was born in Middletown township, May 20, 1757, and died in 1824. He was a farmer and a man of strong will power, which he has transmitted to his posterity.

M.V.B. WHITE, farmer, P.O. Hulmeville, was born in Middletown June 20, 1836, and is a son of Malachi and Letitia White, natives of Bucks county. His father followed farming in Middletown township all his life. He was of English descent, and died in 1868, aged 80 years. He had twelve children, of whom five grew to maturity. Mr. White’s ancestors were among the earliest English settlers of Bucks county, both families generally following farming. Malachi White was a successful farmer. He was a prominent man in his time. He was a democrat politically and served one term as county commissioner. His son, M.V.B. made farming his business, and at the present time is the owner of a well-improved farm in Middletown township, where he resides. In 1865 he married Mary E., daughter of Euclydus and Elizabeth (Brown) Stackhouse. Her parents were among the earliest English settlers of Pennsylvania. Mr. White is a democrat politically.

JEREMIAH WHITSON, retired farmer, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Chester county, Pa., May 14, 1807, and is a son of Thomas and Hannah (Starr) Whitson. The former was born in Bucks county, and the latter in Chester county, both being of English descent and members of the Society of Friends. Thomas Whitson was a farmer. He reared a family of eight children, of whom Jeremiah was the youngest. He was reared on the farm, attending the schools in his native district and also the Friends’ school. He served over three years as supervisor of the Philadelphia and Columbia railroad, three years as assistant recorder of Lancaster county, and was also assistant U.S. internal revenue collector at Lancaster, Pa. He has been twice married; first, in 1832, to Miss Ann S. Owens, who was of Welsh origin. They had four children: Thomas C., who is a dealer in real estate in Lancaster, and is also engaged in the insurance business; Hannah, who is a physician, is married to Dr. J. Henry Lovell, of Philadelphia; Lydia, wife of Henry Wiley; and Angelina, at home. Mrs. Whitson died in 1866, and in 1869 he married Elizabeth, a daughter of Jonathan and Sarah (Simons) Stackhouse. She is a descendant of early English settlers of Bucks county, and a sister of Joseph Stackhouse. At the time of her marriage to Mr. Whitson she was the widow of William Newbold. The family are members of the Society of Friends. In 1871 Mr. Whitson retired from business life, and came to Langhorne, where he still resides.

JOHN WILDMAN, bank president, P.O. Langhorne, was born in Middletown township, February 10, 1813, being a son of John and Mary (Knight) Wildman, natives of Bucks county. In 1693 Martin Wildman, the great-great-grandfather of John, came to Bucks county from Yorkshire, England, and settled in Middletown township. He brought Ann, his wife, and six children with him. They were members of the Society of Friends and brought a certificate of membership from the monthly meeting of Settle, Yorkshire, England. Their children were: Matthew, born November 12, 1678; John, February 2, 1681; Joseph, January 23, 1683; James, January 20, 1685; Alice, February 6, 1687; and Elizabeth, September 9, 1689; all of whom were born in England. One of these children, Joseph, was great-grandfather of our subject. His son John (born in Middletown July 8, 1732) was the grandfather of the present John Wildman, and his son John (born March 28, 1771) our subject’s father and a successful farmer. He moved to Bensalem township in 1817, and died there in 1842. His family consisted of twelve children, ten of whom grew to maturity. John was the seventh of the family, and was reared on the farm. He attended the district school, and later the Friends’ school in Byberry, Philadelphia. He chose farming as a profession, and in 1840 purchased a farm in Middletown township, on which he lived until 1850, when he disposed of it and moved to Attleboro, now Langhorne. Since that time he has been agent for the Mutual Beneficial Insurance association of Bucks county, and for several years treasurer of the same. In 1853 he was elected a director and appointed an agent of the Bucks County Contribution (the oldest insurance company in the county), holding both positions to the present date. He is the only surviving member of the board as it stood when he was elected a member thereof. He is a republican in politics, and in 1865 was appointed and served an unexpired term as one of the associate judges of Bucks county. He served three years as jury commissioner, and has been one of the members of the visiting committee of public charities for the county of Bucks since the creation of that office in 1874. When Attleboro (now Langhorne) was incorporated he was elected its first chief burgess. On the organization of the People’s National bank of Langhorne he was elected president, continuing to serve in that capacity to the present time. He also had the honor of naming the bank. Besides having been elected and appointed to positions of trust and honor he has, as executor, administrator and assignee, settled many estates, and has served as guardian for several orphan children. He has always been a faithful friend and upright citizen. In 1841 he was married to Abigail, daughter of Thomas Thomson. This estimable lady was of English origin, and she and her parents were members of the Society of Friends. They had one child, Jane T., who is the wife of Joseph John Watson, and has two children: Franklin and Abigail T. Mr. Wildman’s wife died in 1868, and in 1871 he was married to Sarah Ann, daughter of Yardley Taylor, of Loudon county, Va. She is of English descent and was the widow of Abram Warner. Mr. and Mrs. Warner had four children: Hannah, wife of Phineas Briggs, a farmer; Letitia, wife of S.B. Twining, proprietor of stone quarries at Yardleyville; William Y., a farmer; and George, a lumber dealer in Philadelphia. All are members of the Society of Friends.

JAMES WORTH (deceased) was born in Kent county, Maryland, February 22, 1775. His parents were Jonathan and Lalethea Worth. His ancestors were among the prominent citizens of the state of Delaware, and were of English and Dutch origin. The Worth family were prominent in the revolutionary war. He came to Philadelphia when 14 years of age, and for six years was engaged as clerk in a dry goods store. In 1796 he embarked in the hardware business and met with marked success. In 1812 he bought a farm of three hundred acres of land in Middletown, and in 1813 he moved there. It was built at great cost, is named "Sharon," and is one of the most beautiful places in Bucks county. Mr. Worth was a thorough agriculturist and a frequent contributor to scientific journals. He was a writer of acknowledged ability. He was three times married. By his first wife he had one child, Mary E., who married Greenburry Ridgely, an Episcopal minister. He established the church at Newtown and one at Hulmeville and at Yardley. In early life Mr. Ridgely was a lawyer, and was a partner with Hon. Henry Clay, of Kentucky. Mr. Worth’s second wife died without issue. His third wife, who now resides on the Sharon farm, was born in Philadelphia, November 24, 1802. She was the daughter of Andrew Thatcher. Her parents were of English descent and her mother was a member of the Society of Friends. Her marriage to Mr. Worth was a happy one. She had one child, Millementa Comegys Worth, who is now the wife of Henry Clay Thornton, an attorney by profession. Mr. and Mrs. Thornton have two children: Henry Worth Thornton and Margaret.