THOMAS N. ROTH, a contractor and builder of Allentown, was born on the homestead of his grandfather, David Eberhard. Aug. 3. 1856. At the age of fourteen years he engaged in the carriage building trade and later engaged in business for himself at Emaus. Later he removed to Wilkes-Barre and was there employed as a journeyman for four years and then returned to Allentown and became a member of the firm of Christ. Peter & Co. He continued as a member of this firm for about six years and in 1896 engaged in the general contracting and building business, erecting a number of dwellings in different sections of the city. Mr. Roth is a member of the Independent Order of Americans, Order of Maccabees and Order of Moose. He was married three times. His first wife was Sarah Knecht and they had two children.
His second wife was Amanda Koch.
His third wife is Clara, nee Seip, Fehr, widow of Anthony Fehr.

The two former wives of Mr. Roth and his son, Mark E. are buried at Mickleys.