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ATMORE LOOMIS, well known in connection with foundry management in the borough of Royersford, is the son of Esau Loomis, who was born in Nantmeal township, Chester county, Pennsylvania. Atmore Loomis was born in West Whiteland township, Chester county, February 28, 1853, and was educated in the public schools of that township. On leaving school he turned his attention to railroading, securing a position with the Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company. He was employed in various situations by that corporation, and, recognizing his ability, the company, promoted him to the office of station agent at Royersford. He remained there for fourteen consecutive years, when he resigned his position and went to Manayunk, where he was employed by the American Wood Paper Company. He continued in that capacity until the autumn of 1891, when he formed a partnership with Yelles Freed, and purchased the plant of the Royersford Foundry and Machine Company, and has since had charge of the office of that establishment, which does a very flourishing business.

Mr. Loomis married, in 1876, Miss Fannie Rennard, daughter of Jacob Rennard, a butcher at Port Kennedy, in Montgomery county, Pennsylvania. By this marriage there are three children, as follows: Florence M., married Charles Schelbenberger, of Pottstown, they having one child; Mabel G., unmarried; and Paul E.

Mr. Loomis is a man of strong personality, and is thoroughly respected by all who know him. He has rare business attainments, and his success in business fully demonstrates his capacity for succeeding in whatever he undertakes. He is emphatically a self-made man, and is devoted to the promotion of the interests of the community of which he is so active and useful a member. In politics Mr. Loomis is a Prohibitionist, but in local matters he supports the best men, irrespective of their partisan leanings. As an indication of his popularity it may be mentioned that he has been a member of the town council of Royersford since 1890, being re-elected from time to time and practically without opposition. He is the president of the body in a borough a large majority of whose voters are Republicans. He is a member of the Masonic Order, of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, and of the Patriotic Order Sons of America.

Mr. Loomis is a stockholder in many local corporations organized for the benefit of the community. He manifests an active interest in whatever is calculated to benefit his home town.

Mr. Loomis and his family attend and are members of the Methodist church.