Benjamin Levan (1806-1886)

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Family History

Benjamin Levan was descended from a Huguenot family who came to America early on[1]. His grandfather, John Le Van, settled in Berks County, PA, where he owned a farm[2]. Benjamin Levan's father, Daniel Levan, was one of six children born to John Le Van and Margaretta Kahler[3]. Daniel Levan moved to Schuylkill County, PA and married Hetty Stout[4].

Early Life

Benjamin Levan was born on October 26, 1806 in Berks County, PA[5]. Benjamin had ten siblings, and, shotrly after his birth, the family relocated to Kutstown, PA[6].


Later Life

In 1863, Benjamin Levan was identified as one of the top 20 earners in Lehigh County. He earned $11,130 through his interests in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company and in the Ironton Iron Mine. [7].

Notes

  1. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504
  2. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504
  3. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504
  4. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504
  5. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504
  6. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504
  7. ↑ Hellerich 1987, 144

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.
  • 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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