Sylvester H. Frantz, of West Coplay, a foreman at the Coplay Cement Company, was born September 4, 1864, and worked in a stone quarry for many years. On July 24, 1885, he married Anna M. Brown, daughter of Henry A. and Anna M. (Smith) Brown, and granddaughter of Joel and Amelia Brown. Mr. Frantz is one of the oldest employees of the Coplay Manufacturing Company, having been in their employ since their organization. He is a member of the Independent Order of Americans and of the Egypt Reformed church. He owns several houses in West Coplay and two in Coplay. Mr. Frantz and his wife have the following children: Henry A., who married Maggie Ramer; and has two sons; Sylvester and Mervin; Frederick G., who is a cement tester in the employ of the United States Government in the construction of the Panama Canal; and Edna I., who married Chas. Miller and has two children: Anna and Emma.