Solomon Holben

1793-1878

Solomon Holben was born on 29 Mar 1793 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, the son of Lorenz Holben 1750-1842 and Eve Catharine Kramlich. His father Lorentz was a farmer in Lehigh County, Weisenberg Township, Pennsylvania and owned a tract of land consisting of 140 acres including a homestead. In 1777 during the period of the American Revolution, Solomon's father Lorentz was a member of Capt. Marburger's company of the 3d Battalion of Northampton County Militia, commanded by Colonel Michael Bobst. Solomon married Elizabeth (unknown surname). They had three children: Solomon, Lucy and Phaon, all born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. After the death of his father Lorentz, the old homestead in Weisenberg Township was divided among Solomon and two of his brothers, Peter and Jacob. Solomon's wife Elisabeth died on 11 Nov 1867. Solomon Holben died on 9 Jan 1878. They are buried in Weisenberg Church Cemetery, Lehigh County, Weisenberg Township, Pennsylvania.

Solomon Holben

Elisabeth (unknown) Holben