The eldest son, James, father of Mrs. Weaver, was born at Millerstown, Macungie, Sept. 6. 1823, and died July 12, 1896. He was given a thorough education and succeeded his father in the tanning and he also established a coal, grain and lumber business there, which he carried on with great success until he died. He was married in 1850 to Sarah A. Mattern, daughter of John, of Macungie, born Oct. 5, 1824, died Sept. 28, 1894, and they had four children: Ella. (Mrs. W. M. Weaver); J. Alden, Walter F., married Ida Bachman; and Howard, who died single at the age of 21 years.