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DAVID SOLT is a successful farmer and stock-raiser of Allen Township. His well improved farm, comprising ninety-seven acres, yields to him good compensation for the labor and care he has bestowed upon it. Many years have passed since he settled on his present farm, and during this time he has made substantial improvements upon the place.

The birth of David Solt occurred October 11, 1844, in Lehigh County. His parents were Adam and Elizabeth (Huber) Solt, both natives of the Keystone State. The greater portion of the life of Adam Solt was passed in this county, his home being in Hanover Township. Later, he removed to Lehigh Township, where his death occurred in March, 1873. His wife was called from this life two years later. Their children who are yet living are as follows: James; Sarah, wife of G. V. Snyder; David; Samuel; Mary, Mrs. Frank Sours; and Violetta, wife of Amandes Cole. Adam Solt, who was a Democrat in politics, served as a School Director while living in Lehigh Township. A man of sterling worth and strict integrity of word and deed, he was a member of the Lutheran Church.

The subject of this sketch grew to man’s estate on his father’s farm in this county, and from an early day he was given practical experience in agricultural pursuits, as he assisted his father in the work of the farm until he had attained his majority. Such education as he was enabled to obtain was afforded him by the common schools.

For his helpmate and companion in life Mr. Solt chose Miss Catherine, daughter of Jacob Seem, formerly of this county, but now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Solt four children were born. Ida is the wife of Robert Steinmetz; Miranda became the wife of Calvin Schafer; Harvey is next in order, and Alice has passed from this life. Believing it to be his duty as well as privilege, Mr. Solt has constantly favored good schools, and has acted as School Director of Allen Township for three years. He has affiliated with the Democratic party in politics, and promotes all public enterprises. In religious belief he adheres to the Lutheran Church, the faith of his forefathers. His word is considered as good as his bond, and he is accounted thoroughly trustworthy in all the relations of life.