JOHN A. KUNTZ, son of Thomas, farmer of Lynn township, was born in Washington township, July 22, 1854, and for a period of 20 years, was connected with the operation of the Slatington Slate Co., where he served as foreman. In 1893 he purchased a farm of 135 acres, (twenty-seven being timber-land), on which he now lives, situated near Rabert's Corner and in 1908 he erected on the place a large modern residence. In addition to farming operations, he has forwarded large quantities of potatoes by railroad since 1904, his average shipments being about sixty cars per season. He also deals in fertilizers, and is otherwise an active and enterprising citizen. In politics he is a Republican, and he has served the district as a tax-collector.

In 1879, Mr. Kuntz, was married to Mary A. Rex, daughter of Nathan and Rufena (Hunsicker) Rex.