Thomas A. Hensel
Mr. Hensel, who for many years was one of the familiar faces to be seen in Lykens, until 1885 worked in the mines, from which he engaged in clerking in a general clothing store, later purchased the same and in 1891 began business for himself. Through real perseverance and business tactics, Mr. Hensel arose to the unique distinction of the biggest retail clothier of the upper end. He was a son of the late John Hensel and Susan Hensel and was very prominent in all civic and community affairs of not only Lykens but the entire valley. Mr. Hensel died at his home, Lykens, 14 December 1921, following a stroke of paralysis. He was aged 68 years.
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From: “Who’s Who in Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania,” Lykens-Williams Valley History-Directory and Pictorial Review, by J. Allen Barrett, published in 1922.
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