JOHN
LOUTZENHISER, deceased, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn.,
December 15, 1799, and was a son of John and Margaret (Harnit)
Loutzenhiser, who settled in West Salem Township, Mercer County, in
1800. Our subject here grew to manhood, and April 9, 1846, was married
to Catharine, daughter of Andrew and Catharine Wade. She was born in
Westmoreland County, Penn., October 25, 1811, and her parents settled
in Crawford County in 1813, where both spent the balance of their
lives. Her husband had previously purchased the land and erected the
brick residence still occupied by their son, David, which she took
possession of immediately after marriage. Three children were born to
John and Catharine Loutzenhiser: David, John A., and Margaret C., wife
of John Speir, of West Salem Township. Mr. Loutzenhiser operated
a small distillery for a number of years, which he carried on in
connection with farming. Politically he was a life-long Democrat, and
was county commissioner one term. He served one term as major of a
regiment of militia, and bore the title of major among the pioneers up
to his death, which occurred September 19, 1877. His widow resides with
her daughter, Mrs. Speir. He was strictly honest and upright in all his
dealings, and was recognized as a kind-hearted, generous man. He was
industrious and energetic, and accumulated considerable property, which
his children inherited at his death.
(Source: Retired historica.pa website)
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