Moses Warmkessel, was born in Longswamp township, October 14, 1855. He attended the local schools and when 12 years old he began working in the ore mines. When fifteen years old he became an engineer at the mines at Shamrock, serving the position at that place for three years. Afterwards for a period of seventeen years he followed the same occupation at different ore beds in Berks and Lehigh Counties. In 1903, he became a watchman and engineer for Hess Brothers of Allentown. Afterwards, he was employed at Fullerton, also the Atlas Portland Cement Company. On March 28, 1908, he became the engineer at the Muhlenberg College, where he continued up to the present time. He retains his membership in the Lutheran congregation at Mertztown and belongs to the Shamrock Beneficial Society. He married Sarah a daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Herbst) Shirey, of Longswamp Township. They reside at 235 North Tenth Street, Allentown.