Koontz was born in Somerset , Pennsylvania . He completed preparatory studies , studied law , was admitted to the bar in 1851 and commenced practice in Somerset . He was district attorney for Somerset County , Pennsylvania , from 1853 to 1856 . He was a delegate to the 1860 Republican National Convention . He served as prothonotary and clerk of the county court from 1861 to 1868
1860 Republican National Convention
1860 Republican National Convention
William Henry Koontz