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JOHN H. HEINZ, manufacturer, Sharpsburg, the junior member of the firm of F. & J. Heinz, was born at South Side, Pittsburgh, in 1849, the second son and third child born to Henry and Margaret (Smith) Heinz. His education was obtained at the private schools of Sharpsburg, and as early as eight years of age he helped his father in the brickyard. At thirteen years of age he learned the trade of nail-cutting, which he followed until twenty-two years of age, when he returned to the brickyard and assisted his father in that work. He continued thus until 1874, when he turned his attention to the preserving of pickles and the vinegar business, and is now superintendent of the packing and manufacturing department. In February, 1876, upon the reorganization of this establishment, Mr. Heinz became one of the firm, which still exists. In 1868 he married Maria C., daughter of Robert James, of Canada. They have six children: Harry W., I. T., Eddie, Clara May, John R. and Henrietta Ada. From his first association with this business Mr. Heinz has devoted all his attention to it. He and family are members of the U. P. Church, and politically he is a republican.