Willard J. C. Troxell, of the firm of C. Y. Schelly & Bro, son of Alfred W., was born at Tiffin, Ohio, in 1867, where he received his education. When a young man, he located at Allentown, Pa. and entered the hardware store of C. Y. Schelly & Bms, as a clerk. By reason of his faithful attention to the business interests of the firm, he was admitted as a partner in the year 1901, and he has been an active partner until the present time (1914). He is now a member of Barger Lodge, No 333. F. & A.M. and being interested in music, he is identified with the Oratorio Society and Eutespean Club.

In 1898, Mr. Troxell was married to Jennie E. Goranflo, daughter of Wm. A. and Elizabeth (Bitting) Goranflo, of Allentown, and they have two children: Marguerite, graduated from the Allentown High School in 1910 and Bertram S. They are members of the Presbyterian Church.