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GEORGE F. SCHOENEBERGER. This name will be at once recognized by a majority of our readers as that of the well known furniture dealer in Siegfried, where he established his business in 1891. His store contains a stock of well made furniture, both ornamental and substantial, and from his line of trade Mr. Schoeneberger is reaping a good income. He was born in Northampton County, April 10, 1845, to Joseph and Catherine Schoeneberger, both of whom were born in this locality, the family being among the pioneers of the Lehigh Valley. Joseph Schoeneberger was a carpenter by trade, and erected many of the residences near his home, which show his skill in that branch of work.

George F. Schoeneberger has passed his entire life in his native county, and during his younger years attended the common schools. Following in the footsteps of his honored father, he worked as a carpenter for some time, but on finding a good opening for a hotel in Seigfried’s Bridge, abandoned that occupation and became “mine host” of Hotel Allen. This he conducted for thirteen’ years, and was widely and most favorably known to the traveling public. Since engaging in the furniture business, however, he has also been successful, and now ranks among the well-to-do and enterprising business men of the place.

The marriage of Mr. Schoeneberger with Miss Lena Newhart was celebrated in 1875. To them was granted a family of two sons, Charles E. and Morris, the latter of whom has passed away. On the death of his wife, our subject chose for his second companion Ida, daughter of William Lerch, to whom he was united March 22, 1888. Their union has been blessed by the birth of a son, Harold W.

Socially Mr. Schoeneberger is an Odd Fellow in good standing, and also belongs to the Order of United American Mechanics. He has at all times been interested in politics, and gives his vote and influence in favor of Republican candidates. He is a consistent member of the Lutheran Church, and practices Christianity in his daily life. He owns and operates a quarry in Lehigh Township, from the product of which is manufactured roofing slate, and here about ten men are employed. He is serving as a member of the School Board, being Treasurer of that body at the present time. He is valued in the community for his good citizenship, and for those fine traits of character that mark him as an upright man.