BIO:  William H. KREIDER, Lebanon County, PA

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Biographical Annals of Lebanon County Pennsylvania.
Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1904
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Page 46 - 47

WILLIAM H. KREIDER, one of the leading young business men of Palmyra, and a 
member of the firm of W. L. Kreider's Sons, was born in Palmyra December 22, 
1869, a son of William L. Kreider, an extended sketch of whom appears elsewhere 
in this volume.  The boyhood days of our subject were spent in Palmyra, where he 
received a liberal education in the public schools and at the Palmyra Academy.  
After completing his education he first worked upon his father's farm, and then 
entered his father's employ, when the latter was successfully conducting a grain 
business at Palmyra, remaining in that line until 1887, when he entered the 
Palmyra Boot and Shoe factory, and worked at the bench for three years, learning 
the business thoroughly.  He was promoted until he became foreman for the 
company, and held that position for two years, when he resigned to enter the 
shoe factory of his father, the latter having in the meanwhile embarked in this 
line of commercial activity.  One year later they young man was made a member of 
the firm.  In addition to his interest in the shoe business Mr. Kreider is a 
director in the Londonderry Water Company.  While deeply immersed in his 
business cares, Mr. Kreider ardently supports the principles of the Republican 
party, and is a man who enjoys in highest degree the confidence and esteem of 
his fellow citizens.

On December 5, 1890, Mr. Kreider married to Susie E., daughter of John K. and 
Elizabeth E. Landis.  Mrs. Kreider was born at Lyonsville, Dauphin county, near 
Palmyra.  The following children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Kreider:  
Elizabeth M., born October 3, 1891; Edwin F., born July 3, 1893; Catherine P., 
born September 24, 1898; The religious affiliations of Mr. Kreider are with the 
United Brethren Church, of which he is a trustee, and to which he is a liberal 
contributor.