[74-310.1] SAMUEL Y. HEEBNER, b Nov. 15, 1856; d Sept. 4, 1917; s Charles and Mary Louise (Peters) Heebner [74-80.1]; m Feb. 21, 1884, REBECCA McKINLEY HOOD, b Aug. 26, 1853; dau Thomas Y. and Maria (Bingham) Hood. Financier; resident in Chestnut Hill, Pa. (1922.)
Children (8):
Samuel Y. Heebner was born in Lee, Massachusetts, November 15, 1856. After receiving his early education in the public schools he entered the University of Pennsylvania and was graduated in 1877. He then entered the law school and was admitted to the bar in 1880. Mr. Heebner became one of the leading bankers and financiers of Philadelphia; he was also known as an art collector. During - his career as a lawyer he became connected with many of the city’s leading industries, serving as director in various manufacturing establishments, and as president of numerous banks and trust companies.
At his home, 318 West Highland Avenue, Chestnut Hill, he had a fine collection of oil paintings, statuary, and antique furniture, valued at thousands of dollars. In May, 1911, the collection was nearly destroyed when fire broke out in his residence, but after strenuous efforts the fire was extinguished, and the collection saved. In addition to his business interests Mr. Heebner was also interested in education, serving as the director of the Pennsylvania Institute for the Deaf and Dumb, and the Sanitarium Association. [Newspaper clippings.]
Parents’ family: [74-80.1] Charles Heebner and Mary Louise Peters
Children’s own families: