JOSEPH
LOUTZENHISER, farmer, post-office Greenville, was born in West Salem
Township September 9, 1811, and is a son of John Loutzenhiser, who
settled in West Salem in 1800. Joseph was reared on the old homestead,
and followed farming up to early manhood. He then went to Greenville,
where for many years he was engaged in the mercantile business, and
also in the foundry and coal trade. He then purchased his present farm
and flouring mill. in which business he has till recently been engaged.
Mr. Loutzenhiser has a brick-yard on his farm, which he carried on for
several years, now operated by his son, Charles. The latter is also
proprietor of the mill. Mr. Loutzenhiser was married February 23, 1841,
to Lucinda, daughter of Jacob and Kesia Woods, of West Salem Township.
Her father was a native of Lehigh County, Penn, and her mother of New
Jersey, and were married in this State. Mrs. Loutzenhiser was born in
Fayette County, Penn., October 28, 1819, and removed to West Salem
Township with her parents when seven years old, where she has since
lived. Her parents both died in this township. Five children have been
reared by Mrs. Loutzenhiser: John H., Jacob T., James S., Maggie, wife
of Isaac Keck, and Charles D., all living and heads of families. Mr.
Loutzenhiser has been a life-long Democrat, and is one of the oldest
living pioneers of West Salem Township.
(Source: Retired historica.pa website)
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