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HENRY D. LEH, M. D., located at Egypt, has a patronage that is large and constantly on the increase, which desirable state of affairs has been brought about by a thorough knowledge of his profession, promptness in filling his engagements, and the painstaking and careful manner in which he performs all his work. He is a native of Lehigh County, and was born December 8, 1861, to Daniel and Susan (Frantz) Leh, at present residing in the above-named county, of which they are also natives.

Our subject is one of the fourth generation of the Leh family in America, and was the only son born to his parents. His sisters are, Maggie, now Mrs. Jeremiah D. Schneck, of Lehigh County, and Ellen, the wife of Richard A. Krauss, residing in Slatington, this state. His parents are members of the Reformed Church, and old settlers of North Whitehall Township, this county.

Henry D. Leh, of this sketch, received his education in the public schools of Lehigh County, after which he attended a select school taught by Prof. John H. Behringer. He subsequently taught two terms of school in Lehigh and Northampton Counties, and when ready to begin his medical studies entered the office of Dr. J. A. Kock, of Egypt. After reading under his guidance for two years, Mr. Leh entered the medical department of the university of Maryland, at Baltimore, where he attended the winter courses of 1881-82-83 and 84, and received his diploma as Doctor of Medicine March 14 of the latter year.

The lady to whom Dr. Leh was married in 1884 was Miss Ellen C., daughter of Joshua Laury, now deceased. Their union has resulted in the birth of three children: Homer D., Virginia M. and Russell Weir. Soon after his marriage our subject located in New Tripoli, this state, where he was engaged in practice for about three years, and at the expiration of that time came to Egypt, where he has since made his home. He is a well educated and polished gentleman, has been successful in his practice, and is a general favorite in social and professional circles. He is at present serving as School Director, and is an enterprising citizen, of whom the people of Egypt may well feel proud. He is identified with the German Reformed Church, and aids greatly in the furtherance of the good work in his locality. In politics he is a strong supporter of Republican principles, and his vote has ever been cast with that party.