THADDEUS W. REX son of Jonas and Sarah (Ringer) Rex, was born Nov. 14, 1864, in Weisenberg township. He was reared upon the farm, alternating in assisting on the farm with attendance at the public schools of his neighborhood. He also attended the Keystone State Normal School. Upon attaining his majority, he followed carpentering at Reading for three years; for two years he was a foreman. He had never learned the trade, as was usual, but nevertheless he was an efficient mechanic. Since 1893 he had lived on the old homestead, becoming its owner in 1904. The farm now consists of 130 acres. He has added thereto a number of modern conveniences, making it up to date in all respects. In politics, Mr. Rex is a Republican; in religion he is a member of the Weisenberg Lutheran Church. At an earlier day he was a deacon of Lowhill Church where the family then attended. In 1895 the family became members of the Weisenberg congregation.

Thaddeus W. Rex married. March 29, 1889, Kate 1. Kistler, daughter of Henry D. and Caroline (Schwoyer) Kistler of New Tripoli.