Judge Samuel S. Dreher Early in the county’s history, there were few highly qualified legal practitioners. It was not until 1870 that “native Monroe Countian” Judge Samuel S. Dreher ascended to the local bench. Dreher was born in Stroudsburg in 1824 to Michael and Elizabeth Dreher. His father held various positions of authority throughout his professional career including prothonotary, associate judge and register and recorder. His reputation was, as his son’s would be, untarnished. It was during Dreher’s tenure as judge that Monroe and Carbon counties were split into the 43rd judicial district. He remained on the bench for 23 years until his death in 1893.
John B. Storm John B. Storm succeeded Dreher and served for less than one year, returning to private practice shortly thereafter. Storm went on to have a significant impact on the county and played a part in several careers of the founding members of the MCBA.
Celebrating 100 Years
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