Individual Details

Birth

- Born: 9 Feb 1855 1]
- Born: Northumberland County, Pennsylvania [1]

[1] Biographical Annal, Northumberland County, PA, Bk4258

Biography

James F. Heckert was educated in the public schools of his native township, and was reared to farming, which he began on his own account about 1880. For several years he was a tenant farmer, in 1897 purchasing the property he now occupies and cultivates, a valuable tract of 125 acres in Point township, nicely located. It was formerly the Daniel Sterner homestead. At one time Mr. Heckert had three peach orchards. He devotes a large part of his land to garden truck, and attends the markets at Sunbury and Northumberland, where he has established an extensive trade, finding this branch of farming very profitable. Mr. Heckert has found time to give to the public service, and has filled local office, having been supervisor some years and school director for six years. He is a Republican in political opinion.
In 1880 Mr. Heckert married Orpha A. Gibbons, daughter of Abel and Susan (Morgan) Gibbons, late of Point Township. Seven children have been born to them, namely; Abel Irwin, Philip H., Martin L., Bertha M., Esther M., Susan M. and Daniel K. Mr. and Mrs. Heckert were married in the Lutheran Church at Northumberland, of which they and their family are members. He is at present serving as deacon. [1]

[1] Biographical Annals, Northumberland County, PA, Bk4258

Children

Seven children have been born to them, namely; Abel Irwin, Philip H., Martin L., Bertha M., Esther M., Susan M. and Daniel K. [1]

[1] Biographical Annals, Northumberland County, PA, Bk4258