The TOCKET Family Tree
Notes for Samuel Kahler
"HON. A. J. KAHLER, the eldest son of Samuel and Hester Kahler, was born
July 27, 1834, at Hughesville. He received his education in the common
schools. He was reared upon the homestead, working upon the farm in summer
and teaching school in the winter for about ten years. He finally took
charge of the homestead, where he remained until 1864; he then purchased a
farm, where he lived until 1868. He then bought his present place, where he
has since resided. After his father retired he purchased the homestead
estate and is now one of the most extensive farmers in the county,
cultivating about 400 acres. Mr. Kahler was married, December 31, 1858, to
Maria, daughter of Benjamin Houseknecht, of Moreland township, and to this
union have been born the following children: Forrest; Martha; Sadie, wife of
Hugh Phillips Benjamin; Maggie; Stella; Anna; Russell; Alma, and Charles.
Politically Mr. Kahler is a Democrat and is one of the leading men of his
party. He has filled all of the township offices and was elected in 1890 to
represent his party in the State legislature. Mr. Kahler has always taken an
active part in the affairs of his party and is one of Lycoming countys
influential and leading citizens. He is a member of the P. of H. and Muncy
Valley Alliance. In his religious convictions he is a Baptist, and is a
member of Picture Rocks Baptist church." History of Lycoming County
Pennsylvania
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