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HARRY Y. HORN, M. D. Since 1880 this gentleman has been engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery at Coplay, and is well and favorably known throughout Lehigh County. He has always been a thoughtful student and keeps thoroughly abreast of the times in his knowledge of the sciences that pertain to his chosen profession. To new theories and practical tests he gives earnest heed, incorporating all that is best in his own practice. In his labors he has shown sound judgment, both in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and has the confidence of all as a skillful, reliable practitioner.

A native af Catasauqua, Pa., our subject was born January 18, 1859, and is a son of Melchior and Matilda L. (Heller) Horn, who were born in Easton, Pa. The paternal ancestors were of Swiss and Scotch origin, while the mother traced her lineage to Germany. The Horn family was represented in the Revolution, and several of that name participated in the War of 1812, also in the Mexican War. Melchior Horn was a Colonel in the Union army during the Rebellion, and one of his sons, William H., also took part in that conflict. It will thus be seen that the family has been noted for valor and patriotism and has been at the front to defend our country whenever its freedom or rights were threatened.

In Catasauqua the subject of this sketch received his preliminary education and subsequently for two years attended Lehigh University at Bethlehem, Pa. After completing his literary studies he read medicine for three years with Dr. M. E. Hornbeck, of Catasauqua and took a course of lectures at Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia during the winters of 1876-77 and 1878-79, graduating March 12, 1879. He opened an offiee at Laury’s Station, Pa., and entered upon the practice of his profession, continuing at that place until he came to Coplay in 1880.

The marriage of Dr. Horn took place November 9, 1882, and united him with Miss Annie Heller, who was born in Allentown, Pa., being the daughter of Peter Heller, of that city. Six children bless this union, Matilda H., Isabella T., George P., Robert T., Anna M. and Harry Y. In his social connections the Doctor is identified with the Lehigh Valley Medical Association and the Lehigh County Medical Society, having served as President of the latter organization. He is a member of the Lehigh Valley Railway Surgeons’ Association and the National Association of Railway Surgeons. In addition to his professional duties he is interested in business and is serving as Treasurer of the Coplay Knitting Mill Company.