Parents and 3 siblings listed.

Andrew Joseph Platzer was born in Catasauqua, in Lehigh county, March 18, 1873: and educated in the public schools until twelve years old, when he entered the Unicorn Silk Mills and filled the position of loom fixer for, twelve years. He then secured employment in the machine shop of the Davies & Thomas foundry, at Catasauqua, and after working there for a while, was promoted to chief engineer. Next he became assistant electrician of the establishment and. afterward was promoted to chief electrician, which position he has since filled in a satisfactory manner. He is a member of the American Order of Steam Engineers; the German Textile Society; and of the German Catholic Church. In 1897, Mr. Platzer was married to Margaret Ehle, daughter of George and Margaretha. (Geiger) Ehle, and they have two sons:. George and Paul. In politics he is a Democrat. His residence is in West Catasauqua.