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Rhoads, Henry Zahm
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Rhoads, Henry Zahm March 16, 2002 05:26PM |
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Source: Biographical Annals of Lancaster Co., Pa., 1903 published by J. H. Beers & Co., page 520-521.
HENRY ZAHM RHOADS, who retired from the jewelry and art goods business some six years ago, only to engage more actively than ever in other pursuits, has an ancestry on both his father's and mother's side that goes back to the early days of 1700.
The first Rhoads of whom we have any account was Yohon Ludwig Roth (as the name was spelled in those days), who came to America from Bonfeld, Alsace, about 1728, and settled near the Trappe, in Montgomery county, Pa. Philip Roth, a son, accompanied him. In 1800 John Rhoads, grandfather of Henry Zahm, began writing the name as it is now written-Rhoads, instead of Roth. John Rhoads had three sons, William, Daniel and Jacob. All three became hatters, although their father was a tailor, learning their trade with John H. Fox, a hat manufacturer, who had married their sister. Daniel and Jacob came to Lancaster in 1831 and began the hat business. Daniel retiring from the business in 1852, and Jacob in 1856. After discontinuing his trade Jacob Rhoads bought a large tract of land in the Eighth ward, and proceeded to develop that section, the commodious home which he built, and the fine orchard which he planted, being still in the possession of Henry Z. Rhoads. Jacob Rhoads was married, in 1838, to Elizabeth, daughter of Godfried Zahm, a well-known brushmaker, prominent in the affairs of Lancaster. Five children blessed this union. two of whom are living, Henry Zahrn and Emma, the latter the widow of the late Henry Deitrich Groff. The Zahms came to America in 1730, from Herrnhut, Saxony, settling in Montgomery county, Maryland.
Henry Zahm Rhoads was educated in the public schools of Lancaster, and, after leaving school, was engaged for a time at daguerreotyping, modern photography not having been known at that time. After this he became an apprentice to the jewelry business with Zahm & Jackson, and later, to perfect himself in watchmaking, served an apprenticeship with Theodore Wolf. He next went to Virginia, working as a journeyman jeweler and watchmaker until the war broke out, when he returned to Lancaster. On Oct. 12, 1861, Mr. Rhoads began the jewelry business on the north side of West King street, in partnership with C. J. Gillespie, and nine months later bought Mr. Gillespie's interest. His next venture was in 1868, when in partnership with his brother, Charles, he bought the old "Lamb Hotel," on the South side of West King street, and in 1869, H. Z. Rhoads & Bro. left the original stand on the opposite side of the street and removed to the old "Lamb Tavern" property, which they had converted into a modern store, and here Mr. Rhoads erected the first public clock (besides the courthouse clock) in the city. The property is now occupied by Metzger & Haughman, dry-goods merchants.
After a time Mr. Rhoads built the elegant and substantial structure, now known as NOS. 4 and 6 West King street, and there the second public clock was erected, the third being in Centre Square. Charles Godfried Rhoads, his brother, became a partner in the business in 1865, and remained as such until his death, in 1882. Henry Z. Rhoads continued the business until 1896, when he retired, yet he did not retire from active pursuits, having since become interested in the business of the Lancaster Silver Plate Company, in partnership with Albert Rosenstein. He was also one of the promoters of the Conestoga Fire Insurance Company, of which he is the present secretary, and which began business in August, 1897; although organized as a mutual company, it changed to a stock concern, and has already (1902) written over $2,ooo,ooo of insurance. Mr. Rhoads has also been considerable of a builder, having erected twenty fine dwelling houses in the Eighth ward, and owning the ground for many more. In the summer of 1901 he added to his building operations by erecting an elegant home for himself on South Prince street, the house being fashioned after a Parisian model. While in the jewelry and art business Mr. Rhoads visited Europe five times, bringing over such treasures in jewels and art goods as were never before (nor since) offered to Lancaster purchasers in the home market.
Twice the Democrats of the Eighth ward have elected Mr. Rhoads a member of the board of school directors, and he proved as industrious and intelligent in the direction of school matters as he did in his own affairs.
Mr. Rhoads was married, in young, manhood, to Miss Anastasia McConomy, daughter of the late Peter McConomy, one of Lancaster's most prominent citizens, and who was for twenty-nine years treasurer of the Lancaster school board. Two childen were born of this union: Rebecca, who was the wife of Dr. W. H. Lowell, but who entered into rest in 1893; and Godfried Zahm, connected with the Lancaster Silver Plate Company.
(A picture of Henry Zahm Rhoads was included with this Biographical Sketch. A copy may be obtained upon request.)
HENRY ZAHM RHOADS, who retired from the jewelry and art goods business some six years ago, only to engage more actively than ever in other pursuits, has an ancestry on both his father's and mother's side that goes back to the early days of 1700.
The first Rhoads of whom we have any account was Yohon Ludwig Roth (as the name was spelled in those days), who came to America from Bonfeld, Alsace, about 1728, and settled near the Trappe, in Montgomery county, Pa. Philip Roth, a son, accompanied him. In 1800 John Rhoads, grandfather of Henry Zahm, began writing the name as it is now written-Rhoads, instead of Roth. John Rhoads had three sons, William, Daniel and Jacob. All three became hatters, although their father was a tailor, learning their trade with John H. Fox, a hat manufacturer, who had married their sister. Daniel and Jacob came to Lancaster in 1831 and began the hat business. Daniel retiring from the business in 1852, and Jacob in 1856. After discontinuing his trade Jacob Rhoads bought a large tract of land in the Eighth ward, and proceeded to develop that section, the commodious home which he built, and the fine orchard which he planted, being still in the possession of Henry Z. Rhoads. Jacob Rhoads was married, in 1838, to Elizabeth, daughter of Godfried Zahm, a well-known brushmaker, prominent in the affairs of Lancaster. Five children blessed this union. two of whom are living, Henry Zahrn and Emma, the latter the widow of the late Henry Deitrich Groff. The Zahms came to America in 1730, from Herrnhut, Saxony, settling in Montgomery county, Maryland.
Henry Zahm Rhoads was educated in the public schools of Lancaster, and, after leaving school, was engaged for a time at daguerreotyping, modern photography not having been known at that time. After this he became an apprentice to the jewelry business with Zahm & Jackson, and later, to perfect himself in watchmaking, served an apprenticeship with Theodore Wolf. He next went to Virginia, working as a journeyman jeweler and watchmaker until the war broke out, when he returned to Lancaster. On Oct. 12, 1861, Mr. Rhoads began the jewelry business on the north side of West King street, in partnership with C. J. Gillespie, and nine months later bought Mr. Gillespie's interest. His next venture was in 1868, when in partnership with his brother, Charles, he bought the old "Lamb Hotel," on the South side of West King street, and in 1869, H. Z. Rhoads & Bro. left the original stand on the opposite side of the street and removed to the old "Lamb Tavern" property, which they had converted into a modern store, and here Mr. Rhoads erected the first public clock (besides the courthouse clock) in the city. The property is now occupied by Metzger & Haughman, dry-goods merchants.
After a time Mr. Rhoads built the elegant and substantial structure, now known as NOS. 4 and 6 West King street, and there the second public clock was erected, the third being in Centre Square. Charles Godfried Rhoads, his brother, became a partner in the business in 1865, and remained as such until his death, in 1882. Henry Z. Rhoads continued the business until 1896, when he retired, yet he did not retire from active pursuits, having since become interested in the business of the Lancaster Silver Plate Company, in partnership with Albert Rosenstein. He was also one of the promoters of the Conestoga Fire Insurance Company, of which he is the present secretary, and which began business in August, 1897; although organized as a mutual company, it changed to a stock concern, and has already (1902) written over $2,ooo,ooo of insurance. Mr. Rhoads has also been considerable of a builder, having erected twenty fine dwelling houses in the Eighth ward, and owning the ground for many more. In the summer of 1901 he added to his building operations by erecting an elegant home for himself on South Prince street, the house being fashioned after a Parisian model. While in the jewelry and art business Mr. Rhoads visited Europe five times, bringing over such treasures in jewels and art goods as were never before (nor since) offered to Lancaster purchasers in the home market.
Twice the Democrats of the Eighth ward have elected Mr. Rhoads a member of the board of school directors, and he proved as industrious and intelligent in the direction of school matters as he did in his own affairs.
Mr. Rhoads was married, in young, manhood, to Miss Anastasia McConomy, daughter of the late Peter McConomy, one of Lancaster's most prominent citizens, and who was for twenty-nine years treasurer of the Lancaster school board. Two childen were born of this union: Rebecca, who was the wife of Dr. W. H. Lowell, but who entered into rest in 1893; and Godfried Zahm, connected with the Lancaster Silver Plate Company.
(A picture of Henry Zahm Rhoads was included with this Biographical Sketch. A copy may be obtained upon request.)
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