Transue, Charles E.


Lower Saucon Twp
History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania
edited by J. H. Battle

Page: 1071
Transcribed by Vicki Hartman; July 2009 for GenealogyTrails.com

Charles E. Transue, P. O. Quakertown, one of the proprietors of the Thomas and Co., manufactory, is of French extraction, and the pioneer of the name was oneof the earliest settlers in Northampton county. The granfather of our subject was Abram Transue, who was born in Williams township, Northampton county, in 1759, and afterward settled in Lower Saucon township. One of his brothers settled in Bethlehem township and the other in Lower Saucon. charles, father of Charles E., was born in Lower Saucon and engaged in farming, remaining there until he was advanced in years, when he removed to Bethlehem, where he died. His wife was Mary Ann, daughter of Jacob Weaver and Abbie Apple. Their children were: Sarah, Charles E., Henrietta, Mary Annand Keturah. charles E. was born July 13, 1835, in Lower Saucon, and when sixteen years of age he went to learn the carpenter's trade, which he followed until his coming to this place in 1868. He soon after purchased an interest in a large saw-mill, wich was afterward burned. In May, 1869, he associated with Dr. Thomas and Henry Sommer in the plaining-mill. Afterward Mr. Sommer retired, and J. Springer took an interest in the firm. Mr. Springer afterward sold out his share and the firm has since been composed of Dr. Thomas and Mr. Transue, under the firm name of Thomas and Co. Mr. Transue was married in 1863 to Susan, daughter of Reuben and Mary (Dewald) Schortz. He has one child living: Lovina C. He is a member of the Moravian church, and of F. and A. M., Quakertown lodge, No. 512. Mr. Transue began in life with nothing but his trade, and though meeting some unfortunate drawbacks in the way of fires, etc., yet by industry and good management has become firmly established in business and is steadily acquireing a competence.

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