Benjamin Levan (1806-1886) - Revision history

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	== References ==		== References ==
			*The Carbon Advocate. 1887. ''Current Events Epitomized,'' May 7, 1887.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/61322725/?terms=lehigh%2Bfurnace]
	* Hellerich, Mahlon Howard. 1987. ''A History of Allentown: 1861-1865.'' In Allentown 1762-1987: A 225-Year History, edited by Mahlon Howard Hellerich, 91–180. Allentown, PA: Lehigh County Historical Society.		* Hellerich, Mahlon Howard. 1987. ''A History of Allentown: 1861-1865.'' In Allentown 1762-1987: A 225-Year History, edited by Mahlon Howard Hellerich, 91–180. Allentown, PA: Lehigh County Historical Society.
	* Mathews, Alfred, and Austin N. Hungerford. 1884. ''History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.'' Philadelphia: Everts & Richards.		* Mathews, Alfred, and Austin N. Hungerford. 1884. ''History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.'' Philadelphia: Everts & Richards.
	*The Carbon Advocate. 1887. ''Current Events Epitomized,'' May 7, 1887.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/61322725/?terms=lehigh%2Bfurnace]

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	* Hellerich, Mahlon Howard. 1987. ''A History of Allentown: 1861-1865.'' In Allentown 1762-1987: A 225-Year History, edited by Mahlon Howard Hellerich, 91–180. Allentown, PA: Lehigh County Historical Society.		* Hellerich, Mahlon Howard. 1987. ''A History of Allentown: 1861-1865.'' In Allentown 1762-1987: A 225-Year History, edited by Mahlon Howard Hellerich, 91–180. Allentown, PA: Lehigh County Historical Society.
	* Mathews, Alfred, and Austin N. Hungerford. 1884. ''History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.'' Philadelphia: Everts & Richards.		* Mathews, Alfred, and Austin N. Hungerford. 1884. ''History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.'' Philadelphia: Everts & Richards.
			*The Carbon Advocate. 1887. ''Current Events Epitomized,'' May 7, 1887.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/61322725/?terms=lehigh%2Bfurnace]

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Later Life

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	== Later Life ==		== Later Life ==
	In 1863 Benjamin Levan was identified as one of the top twenty earners in Lehigh County. He earned $11,130 through his interests in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company and in the Ironton Iron Mine<ref>Hellerich 1987, 144</ref>. Benjamin Levan also served as a school director at Coplay in 1870 and 1874<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 494 </ref>. Benjamin Levan was also an elder of the Reformed Church of Coplay<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref> and was a major proponent of the church establishing its own building, which was constructed in 1872<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 497</ref>.		Benjamin Levan founded the town of Coplay, PA and served as its first burgess<ref>The Carbon Advocate May 7, 1887</ref>. In 1863 Benjamin Levan was identified as one of the top twenty earners in Lehigh County. He earned $11,130 through his interests in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company and in the Ironton Iron Mine<ref>Hellerich 1987, 144</ref>. Benjamin Levan also served as a school director at Coplay in 1870 and 1874<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 494 </ref>. Benjamin Levan was also an elder of the Reformed Church of Coplay<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref> and was a major proponent of the church establishing its own building, which was constructed in 1872<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 497</ref>.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==
	Benjamin Levan was born on October 26, 1806 in Berks County, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan had ten siblings; and, shortly after his birth, the family relocated to Kutstown, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.		Benjamin Levan was born on October 26, 1806 in Berks County, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan had ten siblings; and, shortly after his birth, the family relocated to Kutstown, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.
	Benjamin Levan was a grocer's clerk in Philadelphia for five years, until he relocated to Lehigh County, PA and settled in Ballietsville<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. He became the superintendent of the [[Lehigh Furnace]] in Washington Township, PA, a position that he held for twenty-eight years<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan later moved to Whitehall Township and was integral in establishing the furnace at the [[Lehigh Valley Iron Company]], where he remained for thirty years serving as secretary, treasurer, superintendent, and general manager throughout his time at the company<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.		Benjamin Levan was a grocer's clerk in Philadelphia for five years, until he relocated to Lehigh County, PA and settled in Ballietsville<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. He became the superintendent of the [[Lehigh Furnace]] in Washington Township, PA, a position that he held for twenty-eight years<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan later moved to Whitehall Township and was integral in establishing the furnace at the [[Lehigh Valley Iron Company]], where he remained for thirty years serving as secretary, treasurer, superintendent, and general manager throughout his time with the company<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.
	Benjamin Levan married Maria, the daughter of [[Stephen Balliet (1753-1821)]], and together they had seven children: Albert, Steven, Francis, Paul, James, Garret, and Susan<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504</ref>.		Benjamin Levan married Maria, the daughter of [[Stephen Balliet (1753-1821)]], and together they had seven children: Albert, Steven, Francis, Paul, James, Garret, and Susan<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504</ref>.

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	Benjamin Levan was a grocer's clerk in Philadelphia for five years, until he relocated to Lehigh County, PA and settled in Ballietsville<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. He became the superintendent of the [[Lehigh Furnace]] in Washington Township, PA, a position that he held for twenty-eight years<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan later moved to Whitehall Township and was integral in establishing the furnace at the [[Lehigh Valley Iron Company]], where he remained for thirty years serving as secretary, treasurer, superintendent, and general manager throughout his time at the company<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.		Benjamin Levan was a grocer's clerk in Philadelphia for five years, until he relocated to Lehigh County, PA and settled in Ballietsville<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. He became the superintendent of the [[Lehigh Furnace]] in Washington Township, PA, a position that he held for twenty-eight years<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan later moved to Whitehall Township and was integral in establishing the furnace at the [[Lehigh Valley Iron Company]], where he remained for thirty years serving as secretary, treasurer, superintendent, and general manager throughout his time at the company<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.
	Benjamin Levan married Maria, the daughter of [[Stephen Balliet (1753-1821)]], and together they had seven children: Albert, Steven, Francis, Paul, James, Garret, and Susan<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504</ref>.		Benjamin Levan married Maria, the daughter of [[Stephen Balliet (1753-1821)]], and together they had seven children: Albert, Steven, Francis, Paul, James, Garret, and Susan<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504</ref>.
	~~[[File:BenjaminLevan\|thumb\|Benjamin Levan (Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504)]]~~
	== Later Life ==		== Later Life ==
	In 1863 Benjamin Levan was identified as one of the top twenty earners in Lehigh County. He earned $11,130 through his interests in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company and in the Ironton Iron Mine<ref>Hellerich 1987, 144</ref>. Benjamin Levan also served as a school director at Coplay in 1870 and 1874<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 494 </ref>. Benjamin Levan was also an elder of the Reformed Church of Coplay<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref> and was a major proponent of the church establishing its own building, which was constructed in 1872<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 497</ref>.		In 1863 Benjamin Levan was identified as one of the top twenty earners in Lehigh County. He earned $11,130 through his interests in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company and in the Ironton Iron Mine<ref>Hellerich 1987, 144</ref>. Benjamin Levan also served as a school director at Coplay in 1870 and 1874<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 494 </ref>. Benjamin Levan was also an elder of the Reformed Church of Coplay<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref> and was a major proponent of the church establishing its own building, which was constructed in 1872<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 497</ref>.

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	Benjamin Levan was a grocer's clerk in Philadelphia for five years, until he relocated to Lehigh County, PA and settled in Ballietsville<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. He became the superintendent of the [[Lehigh Furnace]] in Washington Township, PA, a position that he held for twenty-eight years<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan later moved to Whitehall Township and was integral in establishing the furnace at the [[Lehigh Valley Iron Company]], where he remained for thirty years serving as secretary, treasurer, superintendent, and general manager throughout his time at the company<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.		Benjamin Levan was a grocer's clerk in Philadelphia for five years, until he relocated to Lehigh County, PA and settled in Ballietsville<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. He became the superintendent of the [[Lehigh Furnace]] in Washington Township, PA, a position that he held for twenty-eight years<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan later moved to Whitehall Township and was integral in establishing the furnace at the [[Lehigh Valley Iron Company]], where he remained for thirty years serving as secretary, treasurer, superintendent, and general manager throughout his time at the company<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.
	Benjamin Levan married Maria, the daughter of [[Stephen Balliet (1753-1821)]], and together they had seven children: Albert, Steven, Francis, Paul, James, Garret, and Susan<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504</ref>.		Benjamin Levan married Maria, the daughter of [[Stephen Balliet (1753-1821)]], and together they had seven children: Albert, Steven, Francis, Paul, James, Garret, and Susan<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504</ref>.
			[[File:BenjaminLevan\|thumb\|Benjamin Levan (Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504)]]
	== Later Life ==		== Later Life ==
	In 1863 Benjamin Levan was identified as one of the top twenty earners in Lehigh County. He earned $11,130 through his interests in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company and in the Ironton Iron Mine<ref>Hellerich 1987, 144</ref>. Benjamin Levan also served as a school director at Coplay in 1870 and 1874<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 494 </ref>. Benjamin Levan was also an elder of the Reformed Church of Coplay<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref> and was a major proponent of the church establishing its own building, which was constructed in 1872<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 497</ref>.		In 1863 Benjamin Levan was identified as one of the top twenty earners in Lehigh County. He earned $11,130 through his interests in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company and in the Ironton Iron Mine<ref>Hellerich 1987, 144</ref>. Benjamin Levan also served as a school director at Coplay in 1870 and 1874<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 494 </ref>. Benjamin Levan was also an elder of the Reformed Church of Coplay<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref> and was a major proponent of the church establishing its own building, which was constructed in 1872<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 497</ref>.

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	== Later Life ==		== Later Life ==
	In 1863, Benjamin Levan was identified as one of the top twenty earners in Lehigh County. He earned $11,130 through his interests in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company and in the Ironton Iron Mine<ref>Hellerich 1987, 144</ref>. Benjamin Levan also served as a school director at Coplay in 1870 and 1874<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 494 </ref>. Benjamin Levan was also an elder of the Reformed Church of Coplay<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref> and was a major proponent of the church establishing its own building, which was constructed in 1872<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 497</ref>.		In 1863 Benjamin Levan was identified as one of the top twenty earners in Lehigh County. He earned $11,130 through his interests in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company and in the Ironton Iron Mine<ref>Hellerich 1987, 144</ref>. Benjamin Levan also served as a school director at Coplay in 1870 and 1874<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 494 </ref>. Benjamin Levan was also an elder of the Reformed Church of Coplay<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref> and was a major proponent of the church establishing its own building, which was constructed in 1872<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 497</ref>.

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	== References ==		== References ==
	* Hellerich, Mahlon Howard. 1987. ''A History of Allentown: 1861-1865.'' In Allentown 1762-1987: A 225-Year History, edited by Mahlon Howard Hellerich, 91–180. Allentown, PA: Lehigh County Historical Society.		* Hellerich, Mahlon Howard. 1987. ''A History of Allentown: 1861-1865.'' In Allentown 1762-1987: A 225-Year History, edited by Mahlon Howard Hellerich, 91–180. Allentown, PA: Lehigh County Historical Society.
	* Mathews, Alfred, and Austin N Hungerford. 1884. ''History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.'' Philadelphia: Everts & Richards.		* Mathews, Alfred, and Austin N. Hungerford. 1884. ''History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.'' Philadelphia: Everts & Richards.

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	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==
	Benjamin Levan was born on October 26, 1806 in Berks County, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan had ten siblings; and, shortly after his birth, the family relocated to Kutstown, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.		Benjamin Levan was born on October 26, 1806 in Berks County, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan had ten siblings; and, shortly after his birth, the family relocated to Kutstown, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.
	Benjamin Levan was a grocer's clerk in Philadelphia for five years, until he relocated to Lehigh County, PA and settled in Ballietsville<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. He became the superintendent of the [Lehigh Furnace] in Washington Township, PA, a position that he held for twenty-eight years<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan later moved to Whitehall Township and was integral in establishing the furnace at the [Lehigh Valley Iron Company], where he remained for thirty years serving as secretary, treasurer, superintendent, and general manager throughout his time at the company<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.		Benjamin Levan was a grocer's clerk in Philadelphia for five years, until he relocated to Lehigh County, PA and settled in Ballietsville<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. He became the superintendent of the [[Lehigh Furnace]] in Washington Township, PA, a position that he held for twenty-eight years<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan later moved to Whitehall Township and was integral in establishing the furnace at the [[Lehigh Valley Iron Company]], where he remained for thirty years serving as secretary, treasurer, superintendent, and general manager throughout his time at the company<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.
	Benjamin Levan married Maria, the daughter of [[Stephen Balliet (1753-1821)]], and together they had seven children: Albert, Steven, Francis, Paul, James, Garret, and Susan<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504</ref>.		Benjamin Levan married Maria, the daughter of [[Stephen Balliet (1753-1821)]], and together they had seven children: Albert, Steven, Francis, Paul, James, Garret, and Susan<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504</ref>.

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	Benjamin Levan was born on October 26, 1806 in Berks County, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan had ten siblings; and, shortly after his birth, the family relocated to Kutstown, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.		Benjamin Levan was born on October 26, 1806 in Berks County, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan had ten siblings; and, shortly after his birth, the family relocated to Kutstown, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.
	Benjamin Levan was a grocer's clerk in Philadelphia for five years, until he relocated to Lehigh County, PA and settled in Ballietsville<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. He became the superintendent of the [Lehigh Furnace] in Washington Township, PA, a position that he held for twenty-eight years<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan later moved to Whitehall Township and was integral in establishing the furnace at the [Lehigh Valley Iron Company], where he remained for thirty years serving as secretary, treasurer, superintendent, and general manager throughout his time at the company<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.		Benjamin Levan was a grocer's clerk in Philadelphia for five years, until he relocated to Lehigh County, PA and settled in Ballietsville<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. He became the superintendent of the [Lehigh Furnace] in Washington Township, PA, a position that he held for twenty-eight years<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>. Benjamin Levan later moved to Whitehall Township and was integral in establishing the furnace at the [Lehigh Valley Iron Company], where he remained for thirty years serving as secretary, treasurer, superintendent, and general manager throughout his time at the company<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.
	Benjamin Levan married Maria, the daughter of [[Stephen Balliet (1753-1821)]], and together they had seven children: Albert, Steven, Francis, Paul, James, Garret, and Susan<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref>.		Benjamin Levan married Maria, the daughter of [[Stephen Balliet (1753-1821)]], and together they had seven children: Albert, Steven, Francis, Paul, James, Garret, and Susan<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504</ref>.

	== Later Life ==		== Later Life ==
	In 1863, Benjamin Levan was identified as one of the top twenty earners in Lehigh County. He earned $11,130 through his interests in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company and in the Ironton Iron Mine<ref>Hellerich 1987, 144</ref>. Benjamin Levan also served as a school director at Coplay in 1870 and 1874<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 494 </ref>. Benjamin Levan was also an elder of the Reformed Church of Coplay<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref> and was a major proponent of the church establishing its own building, which was constructed in 1872<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 497 </ref>.		In 1863, Benjamin Levan was identified as one of the top twenty earners in Lehigh County. He earned $11,130 through his interests in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company and in the Ironton Iron Mine<ref>Hellerich 1987, 144</ref>. Benjamin Levan also served as a school director at Coplay in 1870 and 1874<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 494 </ref>. Benjamin Levan was also an elder of the Reformed Church of Coplay<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504 </ref> and was a major proponent of the church establishing its own building, which was constructed in 1872<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 497</ref>.

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