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GEORGE W. HEINY was a highly respected resident of Northampton County, was identified with the agricultural pursuits of Lehigh Township for many years, being regarded as one of the oldest residents within its bounds, and was a fine representative of the native-born citizens of the state who have contributed materially to its welfare. For some time he served in the capacity of Commissioner of Northampton County, discharging the duties of the position in a highly creditable manner. He was born in Plainfield Township, this county, March 17, 1812, and was the son of John C. and Catherine (Ingler) Heiny, also natives of this county, where John C. Heiny was one of the early school teachers. The subject of this sketch was reared to agricultural pursuits, which he followed his entire life. Although not having the advantages offered the youth of to-day for gaining an education, he made the best of his opportunities and was well informed on all subjects.

Mr. Heiny was married to Miss Henrietta Heiny, and on her decease he was married to Mrs. Hower, who bore him a son, George W., Jr., now living in Lehigh Township, where he is engaged in farming. Mr. Heiny, the subject of this biographical sketch, served acceptably as Commissioner of Northampton County for four years. He was a Director of the board which looks after the wants of the poor in the locality, and for many terms was a Director of the School Board. In politics he was a stanch adherent of Democratic principles.

Mr. Heiny was a true Christian, and was for many years connected with the Reformed Church, in which he served as Deacon, Trustee and Elder. His estate comprised two hundred and thirty acres of choice land, was cultivated in an admirable manner, and amply supplied with well ordered buildings, good machinery and every appliance for conducting agriculture after the best methods. By his death, on the 15th of October, 1894, in a full age, one of the few survivors of an earlier day and a tower of strength in the community passed away.