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NATHAN E. WORMAN, a well known citizen of Allentown, and the successful manager of the Academy of Music since November, 1893, was here born November 20, 1850, and is a son of Abraham Worman, also a native of Lehigh County. The family was founded in the Keystone State at an early day. The father followed farming for some years, but afterward became a contractor and builder. His death occurred in 1884. The mother of our subject, who died on the old homestead in August, 1858, bore the maiden name of Esther Kemmerer, and was a daughter of John Kemmerer. She became the mother of sixteen children, eight sons and eight daughters, and four sons and four daughters are yet living.

The subject of this sketch was the fourteenth in order of birth in his parents’ family. The public schools of Allentown afforded him his educational privileges, and in his native county he was reared to manhood. He learned the printer’s trade after completing his studies, becoming familiar with it in all its details, and in the year 1884 he established a job-printing office in Allentown, which he successfully conducted until March, 1892. He then formed a partnership with A. W. Haines, under the firm name of Haines & Worman, and this connection still continues. He is a man of good business ability, enterprising and energetic, and the success of his life is all due to his own efforts. In February, 1888, he was elected to the office of Alderman, and continued to serve therein until 1891, when he resigned. From 1892 to 1895 he was Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions. He has ever been prompt and faithful in the discharge of his public duties, and has thereby won the commendation of all concerned. The community recognizes in him a valued citizen, one who ever labors for its best interests.

In November, 1876, Mr. Worman was united in marriage with Miss Mary A. Person, of Allentown, now deceased. They had two children, one yet living, Gertie E. Mr. Worman was again married, in 1885, his second union being with Miss Sallie B. Snyder, daughter of Nathan Snyder, of Allentown. They are highly respected people of this community and hold an enviable position in social circles. In politics Mr. Worman is a supporter of Democratic principles. His entire life has been passed in Allentown, where he has a wide acquaintance and is held in high esteem.