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Hartley S. Connett
The author grew up in the Philadelphia area. He was educated at Montgomery Country Day School, Kent School, graduating in 1953 and attended Bowdoin College, class 1957. After several trial jobs, he...view moreThe author grew up in the Philadelphia area. He was educated at Montgomery Country Day School, Kent School, graduating in 1953 and attended Bowdoin College, class 1957. After several trial jobs, he settled in The Surpass Leather Leather Co. in Philadelphia. He worked in all facets of the tannery and then he went into sales. The tannery closed, and the author started his own leather business tanning kangaroo leather. Eventually, the entire leather business from shoes to garments to gloves all went overseas, and it was time to get another carrier. He and his wife, Barbara, brought a boarding kennel business and have been very happy taking care of other folks' pooches.
He is very active in his church which he has been able to attend for fifty-plus years. Serving on multiple vestries, a Stephen's minister, and a member of the board of Alpha Mid Atlantic for many years.
Other activities the author has served on the board of Parks and Recreation of Chester County and also a Founding Board Member of the Mill at Anselma.view less