NameJacob Christian Lichtenwalner
Birth27 Feb 1844, Weisenberg Township, PA
Death26 Sep 1932, Lehigh Co., PA
FatherLevi Lichtenwalner (1818-1894)
MotherRachel Seiberling (1821-1894)
Misc. Notes
JACOB C. LICHTENWALNER, ore mine operator and farmer, of Haafsville, son of Levi, was born in Weisenberg township, Feb. 27, 1844. He was educated in the public schools, and afterwards attended the Wyoming Seminary at Kingston, Pa., Reared upon the farm, he worked for his father until 24 years of age, when he began farming on the homestead of his grandfather, Jacob Lichtenwalner. This tract consists of 114 acres. Here he is still residing. In 1871 he engaged in mining hematite ore on his farm, which bed was already operated in the time of his grandfather, and has continued ever since, employing as many as 45 men- He sells his ore to the Thomas Iron Co., and the Crane Iron Co., at Hokendauqua and Catasauqua. He owns several large farms in partnership with his son Richard I. The one is located at Spring Creek and consists of 116 acres; the other in North Whitehall Township consists of 135 acres. He is a Republican, serving as school director for five years, being president and treasurer of the board; is a member of the Ziegel's Lutheran congregation, which he served as deacon and elder for a number of years. On Dec. 24, 1867, he was married to Maria a daughter of Joseph and Catharine (Schreiber) Eberhard, of North Whitehall township, the issue being an only son, Richard J., who resides with his parents. He was married to Eva, a daughter of the late Charles Mosser, of near Trexlertowa She died in 1912, leaving an only daughter, Anna M.
Spouses
1Maria Eberhard
FatherJoseph Eberhard
MotherCatharine Schreiber (1812-1907)
Marriage24 Dec 1867
ChildrenRichard J. (1868-)
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