Eias Wetherhold, son of Joseph, was born Feb. 12, 1826, in Lowhill township. He was reared on his father's farm and became a merchant at Hynemansville, where he successfully carried on business for forty years and was postmaster for over thirty years. He married Amelia E., daughter of David and Magdalena (Neff) Stein, who now reside in Allentown. Mr. Wetherhold was a member of the Reformed Church and died May 4, 1889. He had seven children: Chester D., Charles A., Annie, Sylvester, Edward H., Ella S. and William F.