Samuel S. Graffin, postmaster of Catasauqua, was born in that borough, September 29, 1876. He was educated in the public schools of his native town, graduating from the Catasauqua high school in 1894. He became bookkeeper for his brother, George W. at Allentown, for whom he worked three years. He was in the employment of the American Cement Company until 1900, when he was appointed assistant postmaster by President Roosevelt, and was re-appointed Jan 11, 1912, by President Taft.

The post office force of Catasauqua, besides the postmaster, consists of the following; the assistant postmaster, three clerks and four carriers. During his administration the free delivery and the Postal Savings Bank was established.

Mr. Graffin is interested in the Catasauqua Charity Society. Socially he is a member of Porter Lodge No 284, F. & A. M.; Catasauqua Chapter No, 278, Allen Commander, No 20; Rajah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. of Reading; the B. P. O. E., No 120 and the F. O. E.