NameDaniel Eisenhart
Birth6 Jun 1830, Leck Kill, PA
Death13 Jan 1906, Shamokin, PA
FatherJohannes (Jonas) Eisenhart (1804-1881)
MotherAnna Maria (Mary) Geist (1807-1868)
Misc. Notes
Daniel Eisenhart, son of Jonas and Polly, was born at Leck Kill Sept. 6, 1830, and died in Shamokin Jan. 13, 1906. He was engaged in the mercantile business at Leck Kill with his father-in-law, Peter Beisel, their successor being D. S. Leitzel. When Mr. Eisenhart moved to Snyder county he bought out John Diehl, in Washington township, and was engaged in business there until 1876, when he was elected sheriff of Snyder county. During the three years he held that office he lived at Middleburg. During his incumbency the murderers of Mr. Kintzler were apprehended and convicted. Mr. Eisenhart came to Shamokin Jan. 1, 1879, and engaged in business with his son, R. G. Eisenhart, under the firm name of D. & R. G. Eisenhart. This association continued until 1882, when he sold out to Haas & Sowers and retired from active work. He was a director of the National Bank of Shamokin; of the Shamokin Street Railroad Company; of the Shamokin Light, Heat & Power Company (of which he was one of the organizers); and he was a member of the building committee in charge of the erection of the present St. John's Reformed Church building. He was made a Mason in Selinsgrove Lodge, F. & A.M. Mr. Eisenhart's wife was, in her maidenhood, Sarah Beisel born Feb. 17, 1830, died Dec. 31, 1887, daughter of Peter Beisel. Mr. Eisenhart and his wife are buried in Shamokin cemetery. Their children were: R. G.; Amelia, who married N. C. Wolverton, deceased, and resides at Shamokin; Emma C., who married B. P. Stroub, and lives in Snyder county; Alice, who married G. M. Shindel, prothonotary of Snyder county; Ella; Martha J., who married J. A. Wert, a merchant at Shamokin; and John H. ..."
 
Spouses
1Sarah Beisel
Birth7 Feb 1830
Death31 Dec 1887
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