Aaron Troxell, son of Peter, fourth, was born Jan 23, 1815. He spent his youth on the farm and as a young man went to Philadelphia and became a tailor. He later came to Allentown and went into the general clothing business, first at 6th and Hamilton Streets and later at 607 Hamilton Street. He was a member of the town council in 1847 and 1848 and in 1853 was commissioned county treasurer. He was one of the founders of the Allentown College for Women and one of its first trustees in 1867; a charter member of Allen Lodge. No 71. L O O. F., a member of St John's Reformed Church; and of Barger Lodge No 333. P. V. A. M.; Allen Chapter, BO 203. RAM, and Allen Commandery No 20, K. T. Mr. Troxell married, Sept. 1837, Angelina, daughter of John Jarrett. Mrs. Troxell died May 1, 1892. They had five children, a son and daughter, who died in childhood; Mrs. Alfred G. Saeger, Mrs. Francis K. Smith; and Mrs. Thomas W. Saeger. Mr. Troxell died May 8, 1901.