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FRANK T. L. KEITER, attorney-at-law of Allentown and Alderman of the Seventh Ward, was born in the city which is still his home, August 11, 1864. His grandfather was Casper Keiter, and his father was Aaron E. Keiter. The latter was a native of Allentown, and after attaining his majority turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, which he followed during the greater part of his life. He was united in marriage with Miss Susan Mohr, a native of Lehigh County, and a daughter of Daniel B. Mohr. They became the parents of two children, both sons, Rev. William D. C., who is now pastor of Trinity Church, of Bethlehem, Pa., and Frank T. L., of this sketch. The father died in 1887, but the mother is still living and yet makes her home in Allentown.

We now take up the personal history of Frank T. L. Keiter, who is both widely and favorably known in this community. He was reared to manhood under the parental roof and acquired his early education in the public schools of Allentown, after which he entered Muhlenberg College, where he pursued a two-years course of study. On the expiration of that period he entered the law office of Hon. James S. Biery. It was his desire to enter the legal profession, and under the instruction of Mr. Biery he fitted himself for his chosen work, and was admitted to the Bar in Allentown in April, 1887. Soon after he opened an office and began practice in this place. He has an excellent knowledge of law, and has demonstrated his ability in argument on several important cases. He is a good speaker, clear, forcible and logical, and is rapidly winning his way to a front rank among the leading practitioners of Lehigh County. He has already gained a reputation which might well be envied by many an older lawyer.

In 1891 Mr. Keiter was married, the lady of his choice being Miss Anna Blank, of Allentown. They have a wide acquaintance in this community and their friends are many. Mr. Keiter is a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, and belongs to the Knights of the Golden. Eagle. Mr. and Mrs. Keiter have one child, a daughter, Madeline. In his political views he is a stalwart Eepublican and warmly advocates the principles of his party. He has held a number of public offices, and in 1890 was appointed Alderman of the Seventh Ward by Governor Beaver. In 1891 he was elected to the same office for a term of five years, and is now filling that position. He has also served two terms in the Common Council, and the faithfulness and fidelity with which he has ever discharged his public duties have won him high commendation. His entire life has been passed in Lehigh County, and those who have known him from boyhood are numbered among his stanchest friends, a fact which indicates a straightforward and honorable career.