Aaron Swab, coach manufacturer, Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, was born on the old home farm in Washington Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 26 October 1859. He is a son of Daniel Swab and Sarah [Heller] Swab. A sketch of his father appears… in connection with that of Jonas Swab [Note: See also link at bottom of this post].
Aaron Swab was educated in the common schools of his township. He was set to work on the farm when quite young, and was a very industrious and willing assistant. He was eleven years old when his father died. From the age of fourteen until he was twenty-two, he was employed in the wagon factory of his brother, Jonas Swab. During his twenty-third year he worked at the axle factory at Millersburg, Pennsylvania, after which he returned to the employ of his brother, and remained with him until 1889. During those years of industry, he was frugal and economical, and had accumulated some money. With these savings and a little assistance, Mr. Swab ventured to begin for himself the manufacture of coaches and other vehicles. At his beginning, in 1889, his plant was not large, but he has from time to time made substantial additions which have greatly increased its capacity. In 1892 he built two large additions to the factory. He now employs eight workmen. The products of his factory are known as being first-class in material, workmanship and finish, and find a wide market in the State.
Aaron Swab was married, 20 April 1884, to Miss Mary J. Uhler. Their children are: William A. Swab, who died aged nine years; and Galen Adam Swab, in his second year. Mr. Swab is a Democrat. He is now in his second term as town assessor. He is a member and an elder of the Reformed church.
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The above information was modified/edited from Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin County, published in 1896 by J. M. Runk and Company of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. A free download is available from the Internet Archive.
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