David Follweiler was born in Lynn Township, April 7, 1807. He was a blacksmith by trade, but, being a natural genius and well versed in mechanics, it was not necessary for him to confine himself to his trade. He was a man of influence in the community and held many prominent offices in his township. For thirty-five years he officiated as justice of the peace; was one of the first commissioners of Lehigh County; and in his capacity as director for the poor for Lehigh County assisted in selecting the site of the county almshouse. During his young manhood he was captain of a company of state militia for several years and later was appointed major. By his marriage to Catherine Wannamaker, a distant relative of the well known millionaire merchant of New York, Philadelphia and Paris, thirteen children were born, eleven of whom grew to years of maturity, and ten of whom are now living, namely: Matilda, Edward, Mary, Violeta, Sibilla, Sally, David W. W., Catherine, Hannah, and Missouri. David Follweiler, father of these children, who was a life long resident of Lynn township, died in the year 1888, his wife having passed away in the year 1864. They were honored and respected members of the Reformed church.