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- Samuel H. Moser, a well-known farmer and representative citizen of Bern township, residing on the old homestead, was born Dec. 24, 1862, in Penn township, near Garfield, Berks county.
Mr. Moser was about four months old when his parents settled on his fine farm.
He attended the schools of Bern township and assisted his father as he grew older and when he reached manhood rented the farm for some nine years.
In 1894 he purchased the property, which contains 160 acres of very valuable land. It is very favorably situated not far from West Leesport and extends on both sides of the highway. His handsome residence is situated on one side and his substantial barn and numerous other buildings are on the opposite side. He has made many improvements and has his land under a fine state of cultivation.
Mr. Moser was married (first) to Catharine G. Kauffman, a daughter of David and Elizabeth (Ginn) Kauffman. They had three children: Lizzie, m. Henry Becker, residing at North Leesport; and Debbie and Edwin D., at home. Mrs. Moser died May 20, 1896, aged thirty-five years, one month and twenty-six days. She was buried at Epler's Church. Mr. Moser was married (second) to Helen Backenstone, daughter of Henry and Rebecca (Marsh) Backenstone, of Centre township, and they have the following children: George D., Emma, Catharine, Herbert and William.
Mr. Moser is a member of Epler's Reformed Church, in which he has served as deacon and as elder.
He is a Democrat in his political views and has been one of the most active workers for his party in this section. He has served on the election board and since the adoption of the new law has served as treasurer of the Bern township road board. In 1900 he was elected to the school board and has always been interested in local educational affairs.
He is substitute rural free delivery carrier No. 1 of West Leesport and was appointed by the regular carrier, J. L. Snyder. He has frequently attended county conventions armed with credentials as a delegate and is always faithful to the responsibilities entrusted to him. Fraternally he belongs to K. G. E. Castle No. 503, Leesport; P. 0. S. of A. Camp No. 165; and Ontelaunee Council, No. 985, 0. of I. A., Leesport.
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1862 - 1935 (72 years)
