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HENRY BECKER, assistant manager of the Tri-State Investment Company and one of the leading citizens of Mingo Junction, Ohio, was born February 18, 1856 in Hanover, Germany and is a son of Henry and Hannah (Deitrick) Becker. Our subject's parents were both natives of Hanover, Germany and were farmers by occupation. They came to America about 1872 and engaged in farming in Cross Creek Township for six years and after the death of the mother in 1878, the father returned to his native land, where his death occurred at the age of 73 years. Two sons were born to Henry and Hannah Becker; August, who died aged 54 years; and Henry, the subject of this record. Henry Becker obtained his education in the public schools of Hanover and at the age of 16 years came to this country with his parents who located in Cross Creek Township. He learned the bakery business with Lewis Sybold of Steubenville, Ohio then spent several years working at his trade in Denver, Col., Lexington, Ky., Wheeling, W. Va., Cincinnati, O., and other cities. In 1884 he came to Mingo Junction, and opened a bakery and grocery store on COmmercial Street, which he operated successfully for 22 years, in 1907 selling the business to Charles Price, whom he has employed as a clerk for eight years. Mr. Becker is now assistant manager of the Tri-State Investment Company. He is the owner of the Postoffice Block, which was erected in 1905, and also owns other real estate in the business district and his residence property, which is located on Clifton Avenue. Politically Mr. Becker is identified with the democratic party. He served 14 years as a member of the Mingo Junction Council, was three years a member of the school board and was formerly president of the Mingo Board of Trade. He belongs to the K. of P.; the I. O. O. F.; B. P. O. E., Lodge No. 231, Steubenville; and the Geermania Turnverein of Steubenville. Mr. Becker was married May 8, 1884 to Augusta Becker, who was born in Germany and at the age of 11 years came to this country with her father August Becker. The following children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Becker: William, who is shipping clerk in a mill at Mingo Junction, Harry, who attends school at St. Louis, Mo.; Whilhem; and Lewis. THe religious connection of the family is with the Lutheran Church.  Return to Family Tales
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