Further bio.

Edwin F. Luckenbach, was reared in Northampton county, Pennsylvania, and acquired a public school education. He entered upon his business career as a house, sign and fresco painter in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, following his trade there until 1861, when he removed to Mauch Chunk, where he was employed at his occupation until May, 1863. He then enlisted for service in the Union army in defense of his countrv, becoming a member of Company C, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Regiment of Pennsylvania Infantry, commanded by Colonel J. G. Frick. This regiment was assigned to the Army of the Potomac, becoming a part of E. B. Tyler's First Brigade of Humphrey's Third Division, Fifth Army Corps. Mr. Luckenbach participated in the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, and on the expiration of the term of his enlistment was honorably discharged. He became a charter member of L. F. Chapman Post. No. 61, G. A. R., of which he was twice commander. He has also filled all of the other positions in the post. He is likewise connected with the Knights of Honor and the Royal Arcanum.

On January 1, 1877, Mr. Luckenbach became an active factor in business circles in Mauch Chunk by establishing a stationery, wall paper and paint store, at No. 61 Broadway, in connection with his painting business. Since that time he has been connected with mercantile interests, and become well known in connection with public affairs of the moment. For three years he served as a member of the city council, and he has been the secretary of the Upper Mauch Chunk Water Company since its organization in 1872. He likewise belongs to the board of trade. In 1899 he was appointed postmaster by President McKinley, and assumed charge of the office on April 1st, of that year. He had three commissions from President McKinley, and two from President Roosevelt, the last named being dated March 11, 1903, and appointing him to the office for four years. He is a thoroughgoing businessman, and a public-spirited progressive citizen.