26 Jan 1920: Dr. Thomas T. Zerbe, a native and life-long resident of Schaefferstown, and one of the most prominent men of that region, died this morning at his home. He had been an invalid for six years, and his death came not unexpectedly as the natural consequence of a malady that long afflicted him. A stroke of paralysis is thought to have hastened the end. Dr. Zerbe was in the 74th year of his age.
He was a son of Dr. Jonathan Zerbe, a pioneer practitioner of great repute In the Heidelberg region years ago. The son acquired a common schooling at Schaefferstown, and then went to Franklin and Marshall college, from which institution he matriculated to the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania, of which he was a graduate. He entered upon the practice of medicine in his native town in 1869, and continued until his hearing failed some years ago. He won a widespread reputation throughout the southeastern end of the county as a doctor of unusual skill, and he was regarded by members of the profession as a specialist in fever cases.
He was a Republican in politics, and at one time exerted considerable influence in the section of the county in which he lived. He served the county as a Representative to the General Assembly at two sessions of the Legislature. He took a deep interest in the municipal affairs of Schaefferstown, and manifested a great public spirit in all matters pertaining to the general welfare of his neighbors and the county at large.
His wife, who was Emma Taylor, of Charming Forge. Berks Co., died some years ago. Ha leaves four children: William Taylor Zerbe, of Schaefferstown; Miss Florence Zerbe also of that place; Mabel, wife of Roy Evans, of Lebanon, and Mrs. Marie Winneshiek, of Altoona. Charles M. Zerbe. esq., of this city, is an only brother, the last surviving member of the family of Jonathan Zerbe. Frank B. Zerbe, one time prothonotary of the county, was a brother. He died several years ago. The deceased was a member of the
Masonic fraternity. [Lebanon Semi-Weekly News]
He was a son of Dr. Jonathan Zerbe, a pioneer practitioner of great repute In the Heidelberg region years ago. The son acquired a common schooling at Schaefferstown, and then went to Franklin and Marshall college, from which institution he matriculated to the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania, of which he was a graduate. He entered upon the practice of medicine in his native town in 1869, and continued until his hearing failed some years ago. He won a widespread reputation throughout the southeastern end of the county as a doctor of unusual skill, and he was regarded by members of the profession as a specialist in fever cases.
He was a Republican in politics, and at one time exerted considerable influence in the section of the county in which he lived. He served the county as a Representative to the General Assembly at two sessions of the Legislature. He took a deep interest in the municipal affairs of Schaefferstown, and manifested a great public spirit in all matters pertaining to the general welfare of his neighbors and the county at large.
His wife, who was Emma Taylor, of Charming Forge. Berks Co., died some years ago. Ha leaves four children: William Taylor Zerbe, of Schaefferstown; Miss Florence Zerbe also of that place; Mabel, wife of Roy Evans, of Lebanon, and Mrs. Marie Winneshiek, of Altoona. Charles M. Zerbe. esq., of this city, is an only brother, the last surviving member of the family of Jonathan Zerbe. Frank B. Zerbe, one time prothonotary of the county, was a brother. He died several years ago. The deceased was a member of the
Masonic fraternity. [Lebanon Semi-Weekly News]
26 Jan 1920: Dr. Thomas T. Zerbe, a native and life-long resident of Schaefferstown, and one of the most prominent men of that region, died this morning at his home. He had been an invalid for six years, and his death came not unexpectedly as the natural consequence of a malady that long afflicted him. A stroke of paralysis is thought to have hastened the end. Dr. Zerbe was in the 74th year of his age.
He was a son of Dr. Jonathan Zerbe, a pioneer practitioner of great repute In the Heidelberg region years ago. The son acquired a common schooling at Schaefferstown, and then went to Franklin and Marshall college, from which institution he matriculated to the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania, of which he was a graduate. He entered upon the practice of medicine in his native town in 1869, and continued until his hearing failed some years ago. He won a widespread reputation throughout the southeastern end of the county as a doctor of unusual skill, and he was regarded by members of the profession as a specialist in fever cases.
He was a Republican in politics, and at one time exerted considerable influence in the section of the county in which he lived. He served the county as a Representative to the General Assembly at two sessions of the Legislature. He took a deep interest in the municipal affairs of Schaefferstown, and manifested a great public spirit in all matters pertaining to the general welfare of his neighbors and the county at large.
His wife, who was Emma Taylor, of Charming Forge. Berks Co., died some years ago. Ha leaves four children: William Taylor Zerbe, of Schaefferstown; Miss Florence Zerbe also of that place; Mabel, wife of Roy Evans, of Lebanon, and Mrs. Marie Winneshiek, of Altoona. Charles M. Zerbe. esq., of this city, is an only brother, the last surviving member of the family of Jonathan Zerbe. Frank B. Zerbe, one time prothonotary of the county, was a brother. He died several years ago. The deceased was a member of the
Masonic fraternity. [Lebanon Semi-Weekly News]
He was a son of Dr. Jonathan Zerbe, a pioneer practitioner of great repute In the Heidelberg region years ago. The son acquired a common schooling at Schaefferstown, and then went to Franklin and Marshall college, from which institution he matriculated to the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania, of which he was a graduate. He entered upon the practice of medicine in his native town in 1869, and continued until his hearing failed some years ago. He won a widespread reputation throughout the southeastern end of the county as a doctor of unusual skill, and he was regarded by members of the profession as a specialist in fever cases.
He was a Republican in politics, and at one time exerted considerable influence in the section of the county in which he lived. He served the county as a Representative to the General Assembly at two sessions of the Legislature. He took a deep interest in the municipal affairs of Schaefferstown, and manifested a great public spirit in all matters pertaining to the general welfare of his neighbors and the county at large.
His wife, who was Emma Taylor, of Charming Forge. Berks Co., died some years ago. Ha leaves four children: William Taylor Zerbe, of Schaefferstown; Miss Florence Zerbe also of that place; Mabel, wife of Roy Evans, of Lebanon, and Mrs. Marie Winneshiek, of Altoona. Charles M. Zerbe. esq., of this city, is an only brother, the last surviving member of the family of Jonathan Zerbe. Frank B. Zerbe, one time prothonotary of the county, was a brother. He died several years ago. The deceased was a member of the
Masonic fraternity. [Lebanon Semi-Weekly News]
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