. While memory lingers upon a character like Tilghman F. Frederick, one is constrained to say: He sought not his own glory and yet was ceaselessly active for the delights and comforts of his home, the prosperity of his community and the upbuilding and maintenance of his Church.

Mr. Frederick was born in the old farm house below the Hercules Metal Works on the West Side, January 29, 1849. His parents were George Frederick and his wife Elizabeth, a born Reichard. Father and Mother having died while he was a lad, Tilghman was reared by his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Biery. The district school provided him with his education, which lie greatly prized and on account of which he was a staunch advocate of the system of public instruction. In 1862 and '63 he acted as drummer in the 176th Regiment Pennsylvania Drafted Militia.

After his return front the Army he became chief clerk for Frederick and Beck in the Car Construction Shops at Fullerton. When he had saved some money he took a course in the Eastman Business College at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., where he perfected himself as one of the finest penmen and accountants in the Lehigh Valley. He taught school two terms in Catasauqua, and one term on the West Side; and then learnt the trade of a machinist at the Crane Works.

Having finished his apprenticeship he entered the employ of the Catasauqua Manufacturing Company, where he remained until the Bryden Horse Shoe Works were started. At first he assisted Peter F. Greenwood, the superintendent of the new works. After the latter's retirement, in 1882, Mr. Frederick was placed in charge of the same and remained in the employ of the company until his death.

Mr. Frederick was a member of Town Council for many years, and took an active interest in municipal affairs. He was a prime mover in securing the Pine Street Bridge. Active as a fireman, he was a member of the Phoenix Steam Fire Company, No. 1, and president of that Association for many years. He was one of the originators and officers of the building associations of our town.

He was active not only in material affairs, but also in those things which abide forever. He was a member of the Council of St. Paul's Lutheran Church for many years, and served the congregation in an official way in all the departments of her work. What is true of the Church is emphatically so as regards the Sunday School of which lie was Superintendent, clerk and teacher for over forty-five years.