[21-101] ISAAC D. HEEBNER, 8 Jan. 18, 1841; d Nov. 1, 1918; s David S. and Anna (Derstine) Heebner [21—27a]; m Oct. 26, 1865, CATHARINE H. GRATER, 6b July 31, 1845; d June 22, 1913; dau Jacob and Mary (Hunsicker) Grater.
Children (4): [21-308] 1. Mary Jane, 6 Mar. 7, 1870; m William Frederick Presgrave, Morristown, N. J. Lada 2. Charles G., b Oct. 18, 1874; m | }- Beatrix C. Small, {21-309a] 18. 1874: 1. Beatrix C. Small, Morristown, N. J:
Isaac D. Heebner was born near Norritonville on his father’s farm in Montg. Co., Pa. After serving an apprenticeship with his brother, Josiah, in the shops of his father, David Heebner, where they engaged in the manufacture of mowing machines, threshers, and harvesters, in 1868 Isaac sold out his interest and moved to Lansdale where he started in business in a small shop which was the forerunner of the Heebner and Sons Agricultural Works as it exists today. Isaac Heebner was for many years the business manager of Heebner Sons and Company until his brother, William, bought out the business in 1887. During all the years of his active life in Lansdale Mr. Heebner took an aetive part in progressive enterprises of the town. He was one of the originators of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Lansdale, and was trustee, organist, and superintendent of the Sunday School for many years. He assisted in building the pioneer school house of Lansdale, and was the first president of the school board and continued being a member up to the time of his death. He also served as a member of Town Council.
From the obscure and insignificant beginning made by Isaac Heebner the present large agricultural works have grown. The Heebner brothers built up an extensive business by strict integrity and attention to business. All being natural mechanics they became masters of the mechanie’s art.