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Ambrose T. Schell. The subject of this sketch is a member of the prosperous firm of Bingaman & Schell, proprietors of the Central Market, of Polo. Mr. Schell was born in Lehigh Co., Pa., March 13, 1848, and is the son of Henry and Lydia (Trumbauer) Schell. The first event of importance in his career was his marriage, Oct. 18, 1867, in Berks Co., Pa., to Miss Amanda Deisher, daughter of Joel Deisher, born in Berks Co., Aug. 17, 1844. Four Children are the fruit of this union-- Alice, born Dec. 24, 1868; Calvin, born Jan. 13, 1871; Joel, born Aug. 10, 1872; and Lucy, born Sept. 17, 1878; one child died in infancy. Mr. Schell is a consistent member of the Evangelical Church and an active and much respected citizen of the community. Politically he is a Democrat.

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