Daniel H. Gackenbach, son of Reuben, was born Aug. 18, 1836, died on July 9, 1909, on his farm in North Whitehall, and was buried in the cemetery at the Jordan Lutheran Church. In his earlier life he hauled iron ore from Siegersville to Hokendauqua and Catasauqua. Later he succeeded his father to the ownership of the Thomas Sherer farm which he successfully operated until he died.

He was married first to Sarah Morey, who was born May 26, 1840, died on May 3, 1870. They had Charles A., Richard R., of Bath, Maine; Nora (m. Isaac Levan of North Whitehal) Howard, a tinsmith of New Tripoli; and Robert of West Catasauqua.

He was married (second) to Jane Keiper. Their children were: Maggie, William, Minnie, Kate, Reuben of New Castle, Pa.; Edwin N., whose history follows: and Annie. Daniel Gackenbach had sixteen children by his two wives but four died young.