BIO: Charles A. TREIBER, Beaver County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Judy Banja & Joe Patterson Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/beaver.html http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/beaver/bios/bbios.htm Index for this bio book. _________________________________________________________________ BOOK OF BIOGRAPHIES. This Volume Contains Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Buffalo, N.Y., Chicago, Ill.: Biographical Publishing Company, 1899, pp. 425-426. _________________________________________________________________ CHARLES A. TREIBER, the leading plumber and contractor of Beaver Falls, Beaver county, Pa., and an active member of the firm of Treiber & Co., has for many years been one of the most prominent men of the town, and is looked upon by all as a man of great worth and sterling business principles. In all business dealings he is honest and upright, as the large number of contracts which he receives goes to prove. He was born in Beaver Falls, in 1861; is a son of John Treiber, and grandson of Jacob Treiber. Jacob Treiber was a native of Germany, and during all his active business life held an important position under the German government as inspector of forests, having a large territory under his supervision. John Treiber, the father of Charles A., was born in Germany in 1830, received his schooling in his native city, and graduated from one of the famous universities of the country. He came to America and followed the trade of paper bleaching, which he had learned in his native country. After working at this for many years in Latrobe, Pa., he was induced by the firm of Frazier & Metzger, to move to Beaver Falls, which he did in 1886. He was in the employ of this firm for twenty-five years. In 1852 he was united in marriage with Matilda Day, who was born in Beaver Falls in 1830, and received her schooling in that town. They reared four children, as follows: Charles A., the subject of this sketch; James, baggage-master on the Fort Wayne R. R.; Catherine, now Mrs. Elliot, living in Pittsburg; and Jeannie, now Mrs. Couch, of Kent, Ohio. In politics Mr. Treiber was a Democrat. He belonged to the Lutheran church. Fraternally, he was identified with the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. His death occurred in 1889. Charles A. Treiber received his schooling in Beaver Falls, and learned the trade of plumbing in the shops of Chandley Bros., and became an expert workman; the finest work in the shop was always given to him. He remained in the employ of this firm for twenty- 426 BOOK OF BIOGRAPHIES five years, and in 1892 started in business for himself, under the firm name of C. A. Treiber & Co. His first store was located at 1404 Seventh avenue, and he then moved to temporary quarters on Fourteenth street. The store is now located on Seventh avenue, in handsome new quarters recently purchased by the firm. There is a fine display-room, sales-room, stock-room and work-shop. Some of the best and largest contracts in the county have been awarded to the firm, among them may be mentioned the buildings of John Elliot; Dr. Moon; F. H. Laird; J. Kurtz; Judge Wickham; the Doncaster house; McColl Tube Co.; Emerson, Smith & Co.; Glass Company; Mayer Pottery Co.; Enamel Sign Co.; H. M. Myers Co. The firm has also done a great deal of work for the P. & L. E. R. R. besides having numerous less important contracts. They do plumbing, gas, steam and hot water pipe fitting, and also do a large business in bath tubs. They are special agents in the county for the Champion beer pump, and Welsbach lights. They also deal extensively in gas stoves, and keep a large stock on hand. The firm can rightly be proud of their store, and feel that their efforts have been well rewarded. The subject of this biography married Annie O. Connell, who was born and educated in Buffalo, New York. Mr. Treiber is an independent Democrat, is a school director; member of the R. A.; past chancellor, and grand lodge officer of the K. of P.; and a member of the I. O. O. F. He takes an active part in all political and social affairs, and is well known throughout the county.