[p. 586] a member of the firm conducting the business of the New Castle Lumber and Construction Company and also its book-keeper, was born at New Castle, Pennsylvania, February 18, 1870, and is a son of J. J. and Rebecca (Campbell) Liebendorfer. J. J. Liebendorfer is a well known citizen of New Castle, where he now lives retired after many years of business prominence as a contracting carpenter.
James C. Liebendorfer was reared in his native city and completed his education in the New Castle High School. He gained his first business experience when he worked as a clerk in Stritmater's dry goods store, after which he engaged in business for himself and for eight years conducted a grocery store on Pittsburg Street. In April, 1898, he entered the employ of the New Castle Lumber and Construction Company and in 1904 he became a member of the firm. He proved his business capacity in his earlier years with the company and since he has acquired an interest has not lessened his diligence. He is numbered with the city's successful business men. Mr. Liebendorfer married Mabel, a daughter of Samuel J. Rhodes, a well known citizen. For a number of years he has been an active factor in politics and has served in various party organizations.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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