TRUMAN MONROE DODSON. Identified throughout his, life of seventy-eight years with numerous leading industrial and financial institutions in the Lehigh Valley, Truman Monroe Dodson wrote another chapter of worth and honor in the history of the family of Dodson. He Was born in Huntington, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, January 20, 1830 and died at his residence, N0. 222 East Market street, April 4, 1908. After completing his youthful studies he obtained his early business experience mainly in West Virginia, whence he carne from Wheeling to Bethlehem. in 1871. He became associated with his brothers in the firm of Weston Dodson & Company, and at the time of his death was president of the company. He was one of the incorporators of the Lehigh Valley National Hank, for many years a director and official, and for several years prior to his death its President. He was a man of high standing in the anthracite coal industry and was long the occupant of honored and respected positions, from which finally death removed him. He was one of the charter Members. of the Trinity Episcopal Church, on Market street, Bethlehem, and from its organization as a parish served continuously as a vestryman.

Mr. Dodson married. January 12, 1897. Katharine Hamlin, daughter of William K. and Caroline Hamlin. of Bethlehem.