John Jacob Schreiber Reninger, the eldest son, was born July 2l, 1850,and died Oct. 10. 1911. He was survived by his wife, Ellen A.. nee Blumer, and three sons and four daughters.

Mr. Reninger was one of the best known men in the community, having served a term as chief engineer of the city fire department, and continuously from his majority to the time of his death, as secretary of the Republican Executive Committee of Lehigh county. At the time of his death he was alderman of the Fifth ward He was educated at the "Allentown Academy." He was engaged principally as an accountant, and served a number of years as clerk of select council.