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JOHN A. TITZEL, chemist, Glenshaw, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of John and Elmina J. (Baker) Titzel. The family are of German and Scotch-Irish descent, and lived near Baltimore before the Revolution. After the war they removed to Juniata county, Pa., where they farmed. John, the father, learned the trade of mechanic; he came to Pittsburgh before the fire of 1845, where he is interested in the iron business, and has been a master mechanic for many years; he is now with Howe, Brown & Co. John A. Titzel learned the druggist’s trade, and followed it nine years. He eventually engaged in the varnish business, and is now foreman of the Eagle Paint & Varnish Works of Pittsburgh. He has invented a process to utilize vulcanized rubber, and has made other inventions; has taken out three patents, which produce him a good royalty. He married Mary M. Seibert, and four children have blessed this union: John A., Jr., Sadie E., Mary E. and Mansfield B. Mr. Titzel is a member of Jr. O. U. A. M., a charter member of the Jacksonian Club and Garfield Lodge of Sovereigns of Industry.