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HENRY H. HERNER, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Hallman) Herner, was born in Chester county, October 16, 1850.

Henry Herner (father) was a stonemason and resided for many years in Chester county, Pennsylvania. He was a Democrat in politics and a Lutheran in religious belief, holding many offices in his church. He was twice married. His first wife was Elizabeth (Fry) Herner, of Montgomery county, and they had three children, as follows: 1. John, married and has a family. He resides in Spring City, where he is a stonemason. 2. Katherine, married Evan Brooks, of Pottstown, where he is engaged as a carpenter. 3. Mary, married John Christack (deceased), who was a carpenter. His widow resides in Trappe, Upper Providence township. Henry Herner (father) married for his second wife Elizabeth Hallman, and they had one child, Henry H. Herner. Henry Herner (father) died in 1892, and was buried in Montgomery county. He lived with his son Henry H. Herner until the time of his death. Elizabeth (Hallman) Herner, his wife, died in 1856. Henry Herner (grandfather) emigrated from Germany and settled in Montgomery county. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war.

Henry H. Herner attended the public schools until he was fifteen years of age, and then worked on the farm. He spent five years in the trade of carpentering before he purchased the farm where he at present resides. He is a Republican, and has been election inspector for a number of years. He is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, Knights of the Mystic Chain, and the Junior Order of American Mechanics.

Henry H. Herner has been married twice. His first wife, whom he married November 2, 1876, was Mary Bouchert, daughter of Eli and Harriet (Bickel) Bouchert (deceased). Mrs. Mary (Bouchert) Herner died fifteen years ago. They had two children: 1. Erwin, married Sarah Buchert, daughter of Hezekiah Buchert. Erwin Herner resides in Pottsgrove township, where he is engaged in farming. 2. John, married Gertrude Moyer, and is employed by the Philadelphia Traction Company.

Henry H. Herner married (second wife) Sallie A., daughter of Conard and Elizabeth Snell, of Montgomery county. They have two children: Elsie S. and Austin E.