Alfred T. Mickley, son of Peter and Anna Mickley, was born Oct. 20, 1844, in Whitehall township, he received his education in the public schools of his native place, and Easton, and in the Freeland Seminary at Trapp, Montgomery County, PA. Like his father he was reared on the farm and in 1875 he started to farm for himself and continued farming a tract of 80 acres until 1900, when he retired. Forty acres of his farm was originally Mickley land. He took an interest in township affairs, having filled the office of assistant assessor for one term and of assessor for six years. He has been very prominently identified with the reformed congregation of Mickley's church, served the congregation faithfully as deacon, elder, and trustee, for many years. He was a member of the building committee when the church was remodeled in 1899. Mr. Mickley was first married to Sarah Smith, who died in 1892 without issue. He was matted second time to Henrietta Grim., widow of John Parton. They reside at No. 549 Walnut Street. Allentown, Pa.