Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Bilger, Edward
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bensalem Township


EDWARD BILGER farmer and stock-grower, P.O. Oakford, was 
born in Doylestown, Pa., December 28, 1825. His parents were 
George and Mary (Weaver) Bilger, who were of German origin.  
The father was a baker by trade, and also was a 
hotel-keeper, but died before the birth of Edward. He latter 
was placed in the county house, where he remained until he 
was taken and reared by a farmer in Warwick township.  He 
worked for the latter until he reached his majority, 
attending the common schools during the winter season.  He 
was then given his liberty, and for three years subsequently 
worked at farming by the day.  He then rented a farm, and 
finally bought 60 acres of land.  He has added to this land 
until he now owns 186 acres, which he has enriched and 
brought to a high state of cultivation.  He was married on 
March 1, 1854, to Ann Eliza, daughter of Abraham and Ann 
Larue.  Her parents are of English descent.  They have had 
two children:  Charles W. and Augustus, both of whom are 
farmers.  The latter is at home, and has two children:  Anna 
Bell and Frank R.  His wife's name is Emma.  Both sons were 
educated in Bensalem, and are energetic and industrious 
young men.  Mrs. Bilger died in 1879, and on September 1, 
1880, Mr. Bilger married Margaret, a daughter of Eli Hibbs, 
who was at this time the widow of William Hulme.  She had 
one child by her first marriage, George W. Hulme.  Her 
parents were of English descent.  Mr. and Mrs. Bilger are 
members of the M. E. church, of which he has been trustee, 
and superintendent of the Sabbath school.  Politically, he 
is a republican.  Charles W. Bilger, the eldest son by the 
first marriage, was born in Bensalem township December 27, 
1854, and in 1879 married Margaret, a daughter of Asa Smith, 
who is of English origin.  They have four children, Mary, 
Edward, Charles, and Forrest.  He and his wife are members 
of the M. E. church.  He is also a member of the I. O. O. F. 
  He owns 108 acres of land.