Husband Lewis Edward Biery 1
Born: 12 Jul 1865 - Petersburg, Clarion Co, PA 2
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Father: Tilghman Biery ( -1876) 3
Mother: Veronica Huber ( -1894) 2
Marriage: 14 Aug 1888 - Mooresville, Clarion Co, PA 4
Wife Lucetta Cope 4
Born: - Beaver Twp, Clarion Co, PA
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Father: Nathaniel Cope ( - ) 4
Mother: Christiana Alt ( - ) 4
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General Notes: Husband - Lewis Edward Biery
He was born near Petersburg, [Clarion County?,] Pennsylvania, on his father's farm, and it was in the wholesome rural environment of farm life that he grew to manhood. Mr. Biery, Sr. died when his son was but twelve years of age, so that the lad's education was cut very short as he was obliged to seek employment and earn his own livelihood. Shortly after his father's death he left the parental roof and made his way to the great oil fields of Pennsylvania. Here for a time he sold newspapers and later worked in the oil fields. In the latter capacity he continued until he had reached the age of thirty-two years and then, in 1896, he came to New Kensington, Westmoreland County, and secured work in the glass concern there. Here he remained for three years and later spent a period of four years in a tin plate and aluminum factory. During all this period, however, he had, by dint of the strictest economy, laid by a considerable portion of his earnings with a view to eventually establishing himself in an independent line of business. It was in the year 1905, that he was able to realize his ambition and establish himself as a contractor for carpentry work in New Kensington. This venture met with immediate success and for a number of years he carried on a very successful business. Mr. Biery invested largely and successfully in real estate and was the owner of a considerable and valuable estate in and about New Kensington. He was a member of the Board of Trade of New Kensington and held the office as tax collector. For many years he was extremely active in the Republican party and was a well known factor in the political life of New Kensington. He was a special policeman and gave the community valuable service in that capacity. It was in March, 1909, that Mr. Biery was elected to the office of tax collector.
Mr. Biery is also very prominent in fraternal circles and was affiliated with the local lodges of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Malta, the Order of Ben Hur, and with the Carpenters' and Firemens' Unions. He was also a member of the Young Men's Christian Association. In the matter of his religious belief, Mr. Biery was a member of the Reformed church and filled all positions connected with the church in New Kensington.