Background
Trexler, Harry C. was born on April 17, 1854 in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edwin W. and Matilda (Sourpeck) Trexler.
Trexler, Harry C. was born on April 17, 1854 in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edwin W. and Matilda (Sourpeck) Trexler.
Educational public schools of Allentown and Tremont Seminary, Norristown, Pennsylvania.
In lumber business at Allentown, since 1878. President Trexler Lbr. Company (Allentown); Chairman of the Board Lehigh Portland Cement Company, Bell Telephone Сompany of Pennsylvania.
Director L.V.R.R. Company, Lehigh Valley Transit Company, Pennsylvania Power & Light Company, et cetera
Also extensively interested in farming, horticulture, trout breeding and game propagation. Trustee Allentown Eastern State Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital (Allentown), Saint Luke’s Hospital and Lehigh University (Bethlehem), Franklin and Marshall College (Lancaster), Muhlenberg College (Allentown).
Served in Pennsylvania National Guard 25 years, retired with rank of brigadier general, April 22, 1918.
Married Mary M. Mosser, January 22, 1885.