Claude E. Troxell, a clerk at the Atlas Portland Cement Works, was born at North Coplay, Jan 8, 1888. He was educated in the public schools of the township, graduating from the high school in the spring of 1905, after which he pursued a course in the American Business College. He was confirmed as a member of Grace Reformed congregation. April 5, 1903, and takes an active interest in its welfare. In July 1912, he succeeded his brother, Wilson J., as superintendent of the Sunday school. The latter had served very successfully for a period of seven and a half years. On April 8, 1911, he married Jennie M. Muth.. a daughter of Charles and Amanda (Dietz) Muth, of Northampton This union is blessed with one daughter, Helen Catharine, born Nov. 4. 1912. Mr. Muth is a son of Solomon Muth. To him and his good wife were born the following children: Florence, Sarah, married to John Snyder, resides in Northampton. Issue: Charles, Earl and Margaret ; John, who died in infancy; Jennie M.; William E. a student at Franklin and Marshall College; Hattie M. and Edgar F.