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AARON HARLEY, a resident of Philadelphia, is a native of Montgomery county, and is related by marriage to one of its oldest and most prominent families.

He was born October 30, 1849. He received his education in the common schools of his native county, and after completing his studies took up the trade of a slate roofer, and for some time industriously pursued his calling in Norristown. In 1877 he removed to Philadelphia, where he purchased the Farmers’ Hotel property, at 1802 Ridge Avenue, which he has since conducted with marked success. He is a man of excellent business abilities, and enjoys a wide social acquaintance, being affiliated with various of the most prominent fraternal organizations. He is of the highest rank in the Masonic order, having attained to the Thirty-third degree, Scottish Rite, and is also a Noble of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine, and a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is an active member of the Road Drivers’ Association of Philadelphia. In religion he is of the Baptist faith, and in politics he is an independent. He has never sought public life or official preferment, giving all his attention to his business affairs, his family, and his social life.

Mr. Harley married, December 31, 1872, Miss Mary Gable, daughter of Jesse and Mary (Kemmerer) Gable, whose family history is contained in the preceding narrative. Of this marriage were born the following named children: Mary A., who was the wife (first) of William Gotwalts, and to whom was born one child, and (second) of Harvey Houck, and to whom was also born one child; Sarah, Caroline, Elsie, Matthias, and Edith; and two children who died in infancy. Mr. Harley and family occupy a beautiful home at 1809 Poplar street, Philadelphia.