Ambler Gazette, May 5, 1898
Herrman, Henry
Henry Herrman, at one time an active and prosperous farmer of Horsham township, died at his residence, 2556 North Seventh street, Philadelphia, last Thursday evening, aged 85 year.
He was born in Alsace-Lorraine, then the territory of France, and came to this country alone when 15 years of age, settling in New York. His parents followed some years later. The early part of his life was spent in that city. When about 23 years of age he married Sarah Ann Sneeden, of New York, a direct descendant of the famous old Knickerbocker family.
During his residence in New York he was in the butcher business with Frederick Rollwagen and amassed a considerable sum of money. In 1839 he moved to Horsham township, purchasing the Kenderdine (now the Brewery) farm of 140 acres. The property was in a dilapidated condition and the soil was exhausted. In order to replenish the ground he erected a slaughter house and established several butcher routes throughout the county. In a few years by his care and agricultural ability he had enriched the ground so that it was known as the most productive in the whole region. About seven years ago he removed with his family to Philadelphia and rented his farm, and soon after disposed of the property.
His wife died after one year's residence in Philadelphia, and several years after he married Elizabeth Wallace, of this county, who survives him. He had 10 children and is survived by the following: George, of Fort Washington; Mrs. Adeline Daubert, Philadelphia; Theodore, Chalfont; Daniel, Philadelphia; Irving, Camden; Mrs. Caroline Faust, Mount Union, Pa.
While residing in Horsham he took a prominent part in politics, not only of the township, but was also a leading Democrat of the county. He was assessor of the township and was a candidate for county treasurer, but was defeated. He was president of the Jarrettown and Horsham Turnpike company, and also of the Lewisville and Prospectville Turnpike company, being succeeded in the latter by Wilmer Atkinson. At one time he was wealthy and owned considerable property in Philadelphia, but of late his estate has been reduced.
During his whole life and even to the last he never wore glasses, and even in dim light could see to sign his name better than many person not half his age. His mind and faculties were acute to the last and he knew all that was transpiring around him. The end came from the breaking down of the body, although the mind was yet active and the last hours were peaceful.
The remains were interred Monday afternoon at Union cemetery, Whitemarsh, services having been held at the house, and at Zion Lutheran church were in charge of Rev. Detrich, of North Wales.
Herrman, Henry
Henry Herrman, at one time an active and prosperous farmer of Horsham township, died at his residence, 2556 North Seventh street, Philadelphia, last Thursday evening, aged 85 year.
He was born in Alsace-Lorraine, then the territory of France, and came to this country alone when 15 years of age, settling in New York. His parents followed some years later. The early part of his life was spent in that city. When about 23 years of age he married Sarah Ann Sneeden, of New York, a direct descendant of the famous old Knickerbocker family.
During his residence in New York he was in the butcher business with Frederick Rollwagen and amassed a considerable sum of money. In 1839 he moved to Horsham township, purchasing the Kenderdine (now the Brewery) farm of 140 acres. The property was in a dilapidated condition and the soil was exhausted. In order to replenish the ground he erected a slaughter house and established several butcher routes throughout the county. In a few years by his care and agricultural ability he had enriched the ground so that it was known as the most productive in the whole region. About seven years ago he removed with his family to Philadelphia and rented his farm, and soon after disposed of the property.
His wife died after one year's residence in Philadelphia, and several years after he married Elizabeth Wallace, of this county, who survives him. He had 10 children and is survived by the following: George, of Fort Washington; Mrs. Adeline Daubert, Philadelphia; Theodore, Chalfont; Daniel, Philadelphia; Irving, Camden; Mrs. Caroline Faust, Mount Union, Pa.
While residing in Horsham he took a prominent part in politics, not only of the township, but was also a leading Democrat of the county. He was assessor of the township and was a candidate for county treasurer, but was defeated. He was president of the Jarrettown and Horsham Turnpike company, and also of the Lewisville and Prospectville Turnpike company, being succeeded in the latter by Wilmer Atkinson. At one time he was wealthy and owned considerable property in Philadelphia, but of late his estate has been reduced.
During his whole life and even to the last he never wore glasses, and even in dim light could see to sign his name better than many person not half his age. His mind and faculties were acute to the last and he knew all that was transpiring around him. The end came from the breaking down of the body, although the mind was yet active and the last hours were peaceful.
The remains were interred Monday afternoon at Union cemetery, Whitemarsh, services having been held at the house, and at Zion Lutheran church were in charge of Rev. Detrich, of North Wales.
Ambler Gazette, May 5, 1898
Herrman, Henry
Henry Herrman, at one time an active and prosperous farmer of Horsham township, died at his residence, 2556 North Seventh street, Philadelphia, last Thursday evening, aged 85 year.
He was born in Alsace-Lorraine, then the territory of France, and came to this country alone when 15 years of age, settling in New York. His parents followed some years later. The early part of his life was spent in that city. When about 23 years of age he married Sarah Ann Sneeden, of New York, a direct descendant of the famous old Knickerbocker family.
During his residence in New York he was in the butcher business with Frederick Rollwagen and amassed a considerable sum of money. In 1839 he moved to Horsham township, purchasing the Kenderdine (now the Brewery) farm of 140 acres. The property was in a dilapidated condition and the soil was exhausted. In order to replenish the ground he erected a slaughter house and established several butcher routes throughout the county. In a few years by his care and agricultural ability he had enriched the ground so that it was known as the most productive in the whole region. About seven years ago he removed with his family to Philadelphia and rented his farm, and soon after disposed of the property.
His wife died after one year's residence in Philadelphia, and several years after he married Elizabeth Wallace, of this county, who survives him. He had 10 children and is survived by the following: George, of Fort Washington; Mrs. Adeline Daubert, Philadelphia; Theodore, Chalfont; Daniel, Philadelphia; Irving, Camden; Mrs. Caroline Faust, Mount Union, Pa.
While residing in Horsham he took a prominent part in politics, not only of the township, but was also a leading Democrat of the county. He was assessor of the township and was a candidate for county treasurer, but was defeated. He was president of the Jarrettown and Horsham Turnpike company, and also of the Lewisville and Prospectville Turnpike company, being succeeded in the latter by Wilmer Atkinson. At one time he was wealthy and owned considerable property in Philadelphia, but of late his estate has been reduced.
During his whole life and even to the last he never wore glasses, and even in dim light could see to sign his name better than many person not half his age. His mind and faculties were acute to the last and he knew all that was transpiring around him. The end came from the breaking down of the body, although the mind was yet active and the last hours were peaceful.
The remains were interred Monday afternoon at Union cemetery, Whitemarsh, services having been held at the house, and at Zion Lutheran church were in charge of Rev. Detrich, of North Wales.
Herrman, Henry
Henry Herrman, at one time an active and prosperous farmer of Horsham township, died at his residence, 2556 North Seventh street, Philadelphia, last Thursday evening, aged 85 year.
He was born in Alsace-Lorraine, then the territory of France, and came to this country alone when 15 years of age, settling in New York. His parents followed some years later. The early part of his life was spent in that city. When about 23 years of age he married Sarah Ann Sneeden, of New York, a direct descendant of the famous old Knickerbocker family.
During his residence in New York he was in the butcher business with Frederick Rollwagen and amassed a considerable sum of money. In 1839 he moved to Horsham township, purchasing the Kenderdine (now the Brewery) farm of 140 acres. The property was in a dilapidated condition and the soil was exhausted. In order to replenish the ground he erected a slaughter house and established several butcher routes throughout the county. In a few years by his care and agricultural ability he had enriched the ground so that it was known as the most productive in the whole region. About seven years ago he removed with his family to Philadelphia and rented his farm, and soon after disposed of the property.
His wife died after one year's residence in Philadelphia, and several years after he married Elizabeth Wallace, of this county, who survives him. He had 10 children and is survived by the following: George, of Fort Washington; Mrs. Adeline Daubert, Philadelphia; Theodore, Chalfont; Daniel, Philadelphia; Irving, Camden; Mrs. Caroline Faust, Mount Union, Pa.
While residing in Horsham he took a prominent part in politics, not only of the township, but was also a leading Democrat of the county. He was assessor of the township and was a candidate for county treasurer, but was defeated. He was president of the Jarrettown and Horsham Turnpike company, and also of the Lewisville and Prospectville Turnpike company, being succeeded in the latter by Wilmer Atkinson. At one time he was wealthy and owned considerable property in Philadelphia, but of late his estate has been reduced.
During his whole life and even to the last he never wore glasses, and even in dim light could see to sign his name better than many person not half his age. His mind and faculties were acute to the last and he knew all that was transpiring around him. The end came from the breaking down of the body, although the mind was yet active and the last hours were peaceful.
The remains were interred Monday afternoon at Union cemetery, Whitemarsh, services having been held at the house, and at Zion Lutheran church were in charge of Rev. Detrich, of North Wales.
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