JAMES D. NEWHARD, son of James, received his education in the Egypt schools and was engaged on the farm until the age of seventeen. He then spent two years in learning the coachmakers trade with Frederick Becker, of Catasauqua. In 1871 he removed to Allentown arid engaged in carriage-making with Wolf & Neligh on North Seventh street. Later the business was extended on South Seventh Street as Neligh & Newhard. Mr. Neligh subsequently sold his interest in the business and removed to West Point, Neb. Meanwhile. Mr. Newhard had engaged in the livery business on North Hall Street, and since 1898 has been located on North Church Street where he stables 35 horses. He is the oldest liveryman in the city and does the largest business. His stables have been recently renovated and are models of neatness, with all modem appliances.

Mr. Newhard is a member of Jordan Lodge, No. 673, F. & A. M., Allentown Lodge of Elks, Knights of Malta, Knights of Pythias. Knights of the Golden Eagle, Knights of the Mystic Chain, Jr. O. U. A. M., and of Salem Reformed church. He has been in politics, a life-long Democrat. He married, in 1871, Eliza A., daughter of William Bachman and has three children.