David H. Huber
Biography from Biographical Annals of Lancaster County, PA, page 1170
Submitted by Suzanne NobleDAVID H. HUBER, a leading farmer and esteemed citizen of Martic township, who lives retired from active labor in his handsome residence in Rawlinsville, was born in Marticville, Dec. 30, 1839, son of Henry and Anna (Hess) Huber.
The Huber family is one of the old and honored ones of the State, and was founded by four brothers of the name who came hither from Germany, sometime in the seventeenth century. One of these brothers settled in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania., and another in Bucks county, while all trace has been lost of the other two. John Huber, the great-grandfather of David H., was a farmer and one of the early settlers of Martic township. His son Abraham was well known in the township, and was the father of the following children: Henry, Nancy, Jacob, Martin, Joseph, Frederick, Benjamin, David, Martha, Barbara, John, and one who died young.
Henry Huber, father of David H., was born Oct. 19, 1815, and died Jan. 20, 1885. He married Anna Hess, of Conestoga township, on July 16, 1838; she was born in 1821 and died Feb. 16, 1896. They had a family of nine children, namely; Martha, deceased; David H.; Mary Ann, deceased; Eliza, deceased; Abraham, of Conestoga township; Henry, deceased; Jonas, a prominent citizen of Marticville; Sarah Ann, the wife of Henry Rohrer of Lancaster; and Samuel, also of Lancaster. Henry Huber was a merchant and tailor in Marticville for fifty years; was a lifelong member of the Mennonite Church, and a respected and honored citizen.
David H. Huber was reared in Marticville and attended school there in his youth. From assisting his father in the store, he became interested in the mercantile business and engaged in it for a period of thirty years. In 1883 he closed his mercantile business and engaged in farming, which he followed until 1900, when he retired to Rawlinsville where he owns one of the finest residences to be found in Martic township. Mr. Huber is a man of large means, owning several fine farms in the township and other valuable property.
On Oct. 10, 1864, Mr. Huber was united in marriage to Miss Catherine A. Good, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Dietrick) Good, of Martic township, and this marriage has been blessed with four children, namely : Laura, born March 26, 1866, wife of Benjamin Herr, of Providence township; Amelia, born April 18, 1868, wife of Samuel Siefred of Martic township; Aaron D., born Sept. 21, 1871, who married Selma Warfel, and is a farmer in Martic township; and Mary Ella, born Feb. 4, 1874, at home.
Mr. Huber is a man whose name carries weight with it in Martic township, where he has passed his life, and where he is known as a responsible, reliable man. He is a Republican in politics. His interest has always been in support of educational legislation and he served as school director a long period, and also held other local offices. His life has been one which enables him to command the respect and esteem of the whole community.
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