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LEVI LICHLITER (1845-1925)
Levi Lichliter was born in Upper Turkeyfoot Twp., son of Rev.
John C. and Susan (Younkin) Leichliter. His great-grandfather,
John Leghliter, arrived in Somerset County in 1795, settling in
Upper Turkeyfoot Township, near what is now Ursina. His father
died when he was seven years old. He was raised by his mother
and friends, and struggled to get an education. He became a teacher
in Upper Turkeyfoot when he was only 17 years old.
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Levi came to Salisbury in 1867 as a teacher, then went
to work for William Smith, a local businessman. He returned
to teaching in 1878. In 1888, with a capital of only $500,
he started the Lichliter Feed and Grocery business. Levi
retired from the store about 1918, and the business was
continued as J. C. Lichliter and Co. by sons John and
William and daughter Edith. Later the store was operated by
John Lichliter's sons, John C. Jr., and G. Reese Lichliter.
The store business was sold to Blair Buckell about 1975. The
Lichliter store was well known for the high quality maple
products that were purchased from local farmers and shipped
to many different areas in the eastern U. S.
Levi served as Justice of the Peace for 30 years, and
was known as "Squire" Lichliter. He also served as Burgess,
and was a member of the town council and school board.
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