Further bio.

Dr. David W. W. Follweiler was born in Lynn township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, December 27, 1841. He received his literary education at the common schools of the township, Allentown Academy, and Kutztown State Normal School. He taught school several terms, and during the summer vacations he read medicine with Dr. D. D. S. Shade, of Steinsville. In 1868 he matriculated at Bellevue Medical College, of New York City, from which he was graduated in 1870. He immediately returned to Lynnport and at once established an office for the practice of his chosen profession, but subsequently returned to the medical college and took a special course in general medical practice. During his professional career he has gained a reputation for ability and skill, and accordingly his practice increased steadily, proving most lucrative. In addition to his home property in Lynnport he is the owner of one hundred and twenty-four acres of valuable land. He has served in the capacity of school director of Lynn Township, and in the performance of his duties has displayed the utmost efficiency. He is a member of Blue Mountain Lodge, No. 249. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in which he has served as noble grand, and of which his father was a charter member. Dr. Follweiler married Mary J. Hartman, daughter of the late Elias Hartman, who was for many years a resident of Lynnport. Their children are: Robert D. E., born in 1871, mentioned hereinafter; and Clara L., born in 1876, a graduate of Stroudsburg State Normal School, who has been engaged as a teacher since she attained her sixteenth year. The family are members of the Reformed church of Lynnport.