Dr. Schuyler Henry Dech, son of James and Lucinda (Unangst) Dech, was born in Bath, Northampton county Pennsylvania, August 1, 1879. After completing public school courses of study he studied under the private teaching of Prof. Asa K. Mcllhany, then entered East Stroudsburg Normal School, whence he was graduated, class of 1897. Choosing the profession of a physician and surgeon, he prepared in Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio, and received his degree M.D. with the graduating class of 1901. After a year's experience gained as interne at Seaton Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Dech gave another year to study in private clinics devoted to diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. From 1902 until 1904 he was engaged in private practice in Allentown, Pennsylvania, but in the latter year he removed to Easton, Pennsylvania, where he succeeded to the practice of Dr. O. E. E. Arndt, deceased. Since his coming he has established himself firmly in public favor as a skilled practitioner along general lines, and a physician whose integrity could always be relied upon. He is a member of the Northampton Medical, Pennsylvania State Medical, and the American Medical societies, and is held in high regard by his professional brethren. He is devoted to his profession, and to call upon him for medical assistance is never disregarded, but he is not unmindful of his responsibilities as a citizen, and takes a lively interest in public affairs.

Dr. Dech is a member of Easton Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Easton Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Pomp Council, Royal and Select Masters; Hugh de Payen Commandery, Knights Templar; Rajah Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Reading); Easton Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Easton Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose; and of the Jackson Democratic Club.

Dr. Dech married, August 23, 1903, Jennie E. McBride, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Merritt) McBride of Rochester, New York. Both Dr. and Mrs. Dech are members of the First Reformed Church. They are the parents of a son, Schuyler Henry (2) Dech, born in Easton, March 19, 1905. Dr. Dech takes his recreations in that form of out-of-door enjoyment which he greatly enjoys, motoring, although he is a great admirer of and usually owns a good horse of the light harness variety.