Of Seigfried’s Bridge

CLINTON W. SIEGER, M. D. Among the skilled physicians and surgeons of Northampton County the subject of this biography occupies an important place, having a large and lucrative practice in Seigfried's Bridge, where he has resided since 1875. He was born in Lehigh County, November 6, 1853, and is the son of Ephraim and Clarietta (Litzenberger) Sieger, early residents of Lehigh County. The town of Siegersville is named in honor of the family, whose members have been prominent in this locality for a number of years.

The Doctor is a finely educated man, having supplemented the knowledge gained in the public schools by an attendance of two years in the Siegersville Academy and a three years course in Muhlenberg College. He began the study of medicine in the year 1872, tinder the instruction of Dr. J. J. Wilson, of Bethlehem, and after reading with him for two years entered the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, from which Institution he was graduated in 1875.

Upon receiving his diploma, Dr. Sieger located for the practice of his profession at Seigfried's Bridge, where he formed a partnership with Dr. A. P. Becker. The connection existed for a twelve month, when the latter gentleman removed from the place. Since that time our subject has carried on his profession alone. He enjoys a lucrative practice in and around Seigfried's Bridge, and is recognized as a man of superior attainments and one well calculated to add fresh laurels to the profession to which he devotes his time and talent.

Dr. Sieger was married in 1878 to Miss Catherine E., daughter of Hon. A. W. Lerch, an influential citizen of Northampton County, who makes his home near Cherryville. Their union has been blessed by the birth of a daughter, Mary I. The doctor socially is a member of the Odd Fellows' fraternity, and in politics casts his vote and influence in favor of Republican candidates. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, and is classed among its most active workers.

The growth and development of the village of Seigfried's Bridge have received a powerful impetus through the untiring and intelligent exertions of the Doctor. He has labored tirelessly and under many disadvantages to promote the good of the community. He is the owner of a fine drug store in the village, in which medicines are prepared for sale to the trade. He is one of the men, of whom the number is none too large, who give their time, knowledge and thought, almost without reservation, to promote public interests and private happiness.