Henry E. Remp, resident in the borough of Mohnton, since 1870, is a native of Berks county, born in Brecknock township, Oct. 31, 1846, son of Richard and Sarah (Eshelman) Remp. Henry E. Remp was reared upon his father's farm, and until twenty-two years of age worked for his parents. At this time he was married, and during the following year lived at home, but in 1870 he removed to Mohnton, where he has since resided. For a number of years he worked in the hat factories of his town and since 1900 he has worked at carpentering, being connected with W. D. Mohn. In 1902 Mr., Remp erected two large frame houses on Summit street, in the borough of Mohnton, in one of which he himself resides, renting the other. In politics he is an Independent Republican, and he and his family attend Zion's Evangelical Church. In 1869 Mr. Remp was married to Emma Fritz, daughter of Baltzer and Barbara (Fitterling) Fritz, and to this union there has been born one daughter: Ellen, the wife of B. Frank Steffey, a musician of Reading. They have five children, namely: Maizy, Emma, Lawrence, Alda and Lee.

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