History of York County Pennsylvania, Volume II, Part 126

Author: Prowell, George R.
Publication date: 1907
Publisher: J. H. Beers
Number of Pages: 1390

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George B. Trout married ( first) Sarah C. where he was a school teacher. He was twice Workinger, who died on the farm Aug. 30, married, having by his first wife these chil- 1882, by whom he had the following children : dren: Robert, Oliver, Jacob and Theodore. By his second wife he had these children : Peter, William, Augustus, Charlotte, Susan, Leah and Michael. Jesse V. is a farmer ; William H., who farms for his father, married a Miss Andrews; Anna Bertha married Robert C. Andrews, of Chanceford township; Maggie E. married Theodore Seip was given the best educa- tion afforded in the district schools of the time and place, and learned the cigarmaking trade, which he followed in conjunction with farm- ing in Conewago township. He married Mag- dalin Zorgar, daughter of Michael and Mary Ann Zorgar, the former of whom died in Newberry township, York county, while the latter died at the home of Mrs. Seip in Strines- town. Both were buried at Pleasant Grove, Newberry township. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Zorgar were: Daniel, Martin, Lydia Ann, O. Anne, Lauretta, Eliza, Mary and Magdalin. Jacob H. Lyons; and George. Mr. Trout's sec- ond marriage, which occurred Sept. 25, 1885, was to Mary A. Wise, who was born in Lower Chanceford' township in 1845, daughter of Jacob and Rebecca (Urey) Wise, both of whom are deceased. The only child of this second marriage, Emma Rebecca, died in in- fancy. Mr. Trout is a stanch Democrat, and was appointed county tax collector in 1885, being elected to that office again in 1890. He is a devout member of the New Harmony Church, Presbyterian, of Brogueville, with which he united at the age of twenty-seven. Mr. Trout is unfortunately afflicted with bad hearing, which prevents him participating in church or public affairs, as his talents would have permitted.

George B. Trout is a survivor of the Civil war. He enlisted at Harrisburg, in March, 1865, in Company A, 103d P. V. I., and served until the close of the war, being stationed at Harrisburg, Pa., and later at Norfolk, Va. He was mustered out of service at Harrisburg, Pa. Mr. Trout is noted for his industry and honesty, and is one who deserves the name of a first-class citizen. He has lived an upright. industrious life, and now can enjoy the fruits of his labor.

Jesse V. Trout was born at Brogueville, Feb. 14, 1869, and received his education in the public schools of the township. At the age of five years he was taught by Miss Sarah An- dreson, and finished his education at the age of nineteen years with Abe Spidel and a Miss Fry. Mr. Trout has been a farmer all his life, working for his father until the age of twenty- nine, when he bought twenty-one acres of land close to Brogueville, where he has since been actively engaged.

THEODORE B. SEIP (deceased) was for many years one of the leading farmers and esteemed citizens of Conewago township, where he also followed cigar making. Mr. Seip was born Aug. 4, 1847, in Strinestown, Gonewago township, son of George Seip.

George Seip was born in York county,

After his marriage Theodore Seip located in Newberry township, where he followed farm- ing for about ten years. He then came to Strinestown and bought a fine home, and fol- lowed his trade in the township. Mr. Seip was an invalid for about three years before his death, which occurred in 1897, caused by can- cer. He was buried at Pleasant Grove ceme- tery.

On Feb. 15, 1864, Mr. Seip enlisted in Company M, 7th Pennsylvania Volunteers, and served until Aug. 23, 1865, when he re- ceived his honorable discharge. During ser- vice he was wounded, losing the middle finger of his left hand. Mr. Seip suffered greatly from some disease of the back, contracted, 110 doubt, from exposure while in the service. He had an honorable war record, and one which any man might have been proud of, and he possessed the respect of all who knew him. He was honest and upright as a citizen, and was devoted to his family. For many years he was a consistent member of the United Brethren Church, and was unusually liberal in his sup- port of all moral and religious movements. He took great interest in public events and voted the Republican ticket, being quite active in his support of that party during his younger days.

Mr. Seip was the father of two sons-Al- vin and Lake G., who are engaged in the cigar business at Strinestown. Mrs. Seip is well- known, and is noted for her many amiable characteristics and for her generous hospital- ity.

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HENRY FORTENBAUGH (deceased), who served as justice of the peace of New- berry township, York county, followed farmn- ing for a number of years on the farm which formerly was owned by his grandfather, and later by his father. Mr. Fortenbaugh was born Nov. 7, 1839, in Newberry township, son of Peter and Elizabeth ( Brubaker ) Forten- baugh.

The first of the Fortenbaugh family to come to America from Germany were two brothers, one of whom settled along the Sus- quehanna river, near Goldsboro, the other, of whom not much is known, settling in Dauphin county.

Andrew Fortenbaugh, the grandfather of Henry, was born in 1764, and was a local preacher of the Evangelical faith. On April II, 1800, he took up a tract of land consist- ing of 149 acres in Newberry township, near Yocumtown, purchasing it from John Bax- ter and his wife. On June 2, 1810, Mr. For- tenbaugh traded one-half acre of his land, upon which was built, probably about this time, an old mill, which is still standing at this time. Andrew Fortenbaugh married a Miss Kauff- man and they both died in the home in New- berry township. Their children, all now de- ceased, were: William; Andrew; Henry; Peter ; and Nancy, who married Jacob Burger.

Peter Fortenbaugh was born June 7, 1796, in Newberry township, where he received a common-school education. He married Harriet Grimes, who died June 1, 1838, and is buried in Newberry township. The children born to Mr. Fortenbaugh and his first wife were: Lydia died young; Leah, deceased, married David Ort; Anna, deceased, married D. B. Kister; and John died in infancy. Mr. For- tenbaugh's second wife, the mother of our sub- ject, was Elizabeth Brubaker, daughter of Con- rad and Elizzabeth (Zeigler) Brubaker, and she died about 1893, and is interred in New- berry township. The children born of this union were : Henry; Martin, deceased, who married Adeline Prowell, enlisted in Com- pany C, 130th P. V. I., and was wounded in the wrist at the battle of Antietam; Harriet mar- ried Joseph Updegraff, and lives in Newberry township; John married Miss Wetzel, and lives in Randolph Co., Ind. ; Mary married John W. Prowell, and lives in Newberry township; Susan married Hays Eppley, and both are deceased ; Lydia died young ; and Peter L., who

married Henrietta Good, is a justice of the peace at Goldsboro.

At his death Henry Fortenbaugh owned the farm, which his grandfather purchased in 1800, and here he remained for thirty years, at that time removing to his late home, where he lived a retired life. In 1864 Mr. Fortenbaugh married Julia Prowell, daughter of James B. and Susan ( Wilt) Prowell. Mrs. Prowell died in 1856, while her husband survived until 1896, and both are buried at the Salem Church, in Fairview township. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Fortenbaugh were: Maggie, who married William Kohler, and lives on the old homestead in Newberry township; Susan, who married Dr. Robert Swiler, and lives in Harrisburg; Elizabeth, who married Benjamin Fisher, and lives in Fairview township: Abra- ham, a graduate of the Palms Business Col- lege, Philadelphia, and now bookkeeper for the United Ice & Coal Co., at Steelton; Annie, who died at the age of three years; and James P., who is a painter by trade, in New Cumberland.

In 1867 Mr. Fortenbaugh was elected jus- tice of the peace for a term of five years, and in 190I was appointed by the governor to fill out a term of one year. In the spring of 1902 Judge Fortenbaugh was again elected for a term of five years. In political matters Mr. Fortenbaugh was a Republican, and took a lively interest in his party's success. For seven years he was school director, and was also called upon to fill the office of auditor for two years ; assessor for three years, and township treasurer for two years. Mr. Fortenbaugh's many local positions of trust, tendered him without solicitation, were filled by him with care and honor. He was one of the most popular and public-spirited citizens of New- berry township, was identified with many local improvements, and all through his public career wielded a wide influence. The Fortenbaugh family is well known and very highly esteemed in the community.

EDWIN INNERS, owner of one of the fine farm properties of York township, where he is living practically retired, though still ac- cording a general supervision to the place, was born on the old home farm, in York township, Oct. 26, 1843, son of George and Leah ( Evert) Inners, both of whom passed their entire lives in York county, being members of sterling pioneer families.

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George Inners was born in York township, engaged in operating a fodder-cutter, and hav- March 9, 1805, and was reared to manhood on ing so seriously mangled and crushed the mem- ber as to necessitate its amputation at the wrist. the home farm, receiving a common-school education. In his youth he learned the black- At the time when the integrity of the Union was thrown into jeopardy through armed rebellion, Mr. Inners manifested his in- trinsic loyalty and patriotism by enlisting as a private in Company G, 103d P. V. I., with which he served until the close of one year's enlistment, when he received his honorable discharge, having been in Virginia during the greater portion of this interval and his com- mand having there been assigned to guard duty. In politics Mr. Inners has ever accorded alle- giance to the Democratic party, while he has taken a proper interest and part in local af- fairs of a public nature. Both he and his wife hold membership in the Lutheran church, be- ing enrolled as valued members of what is known as the Blimyer church. smith's trade, which he followed as a vocation for a few years, after which he purchased the old Hartman farm, of about one hundred and in farming, while he also erected a grist mill, ten acres, in York township, and there engaged which he equipped with the best of machinery to be had in that period, and the Inners mill became and remains one of the landmarks of this section of the county, having been in oper- ation during the greater portion of the time since its erection. The mill and the old home- stead farmi are now owned by Henry Inners, brother of the subject of this review. George Inners continued to devote his attention to his farming and milling enterprises until his death, which occurred Nov. 28, 1876, while his cherished and devoted wife was summoned into eternal rest March 19, 1883, both being laid to rest in the Blimyer churchyard, in York township. Mr. Inners was one of the substantial and influential men of the county, inflexible in his integrity of purpose, generous and kindly in his association with his fellowmen and loyal in all the duties of citizenship, so that he naturally commanded the esteem and respect of all who knew him. He was a Democrat in politics, and both he and his wife were mem- bers of the Blimyer church. Of their children. Henry is the eldest and is living on the old homestead, as has already been stated; Mary died Nov. 16, 1905: Edwin is the immediate subject of this sketch; George and Reuben are deceased ; Caroline is living; Elizabeth is de- ceased ; and William.

Edwin Inners grew up on the farm, as sisting to a due extent in its work and also in the operation of the mill, while he continued to attend the district schools of York town- ship until he had attained the age of seventeen years. He was associated with his father in the work of the farm and mill until 1870. He then effected the purchase of his father-in-law's farm of eighty-one acres, in York township, where he continued to give his active super- vision to the cultivation of the place until 1902, when he practically retired from active labor, though he still resides in the attractive home- stead. On Feb. 6, 1904, Mr. Inners met with an accident of most unfortunate order, having caught his right hand in the machinery while

On May 16, 1869, was solemnized the mar- riage of Mr. Inners to Miss Elizabeth Schlag, who was born and reared in York township, this county. daughter of Michael and Mary (Seiger) Schlag, the former of whom was born Aug. 9. 1809, and died Jan. 6, 1895, while the latter was born April 11, 1813, and died Aug. 1, 1880. They died on the farm now owned by Mr. Inners, Mr. Schlag having owned the property for many years prior to his demise, and having been one of the reputable and honored citizens of this section. To Mr. and Mrs. Inners have been born children as fol- lows: Eleanor M. is the wife of Jeremiah Snyder, a successful farmer and cigar manu- facturer of York township; Michael married Miss Flora M. Beeler, and they reside in Dallas- town, this county, where he is a contractor and builder by vocation; Thomas died at the age of nineteen years; and Uriah, who married Miss Jennie Jackson, remains at home and has the general charge of the old farm. Mazie Alvertia, daughter of Uriah and Jennie Inners, died Feb. 6, 1906, aged three years, two months and five days and was buried at Blim- yer graveyard.

EDWARD S. FREY is a representative of one of the old and honored families of York county, and is at the present time incumbent of the position of city engineer in the city of York, being a popular and able official, while he has attained no little prestige in his chosen profession.

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Samuel Fhey, grandfather of Edward S., was for many years engaged in the retail grocery trade in York, being a prominent and influential citizen and business man.

Samuel C. Frey, father of our subject, is one of the representative members of the Bar of York. county. Such is his standing in the community, both professionally and as a loyal and public-spirited citizen, that no words of praise need be incorporated in this sketch as concerning him, but it may be said that he wields marked influence in public and civic af- fairs and is a man of high professional attain- ments. He married Miss Lillie I. Schaffer, of York, and they became the parents of three children : Robert S., who is engaged in the practice of law in the city of York, having completed his technical reading under the direc- tion of James G. Glessner, the present district attorney of York county, and having been ad- mitted to the Bar of his native county in November, 1904, in which same month his preceptor was elected to his present office ; Hazel B., a member of the class of 1905, in the York high school ; and Edward S.

Edward S. Frey was born in the city of York, March 19, 1881, and after the public school, including a course in the local high school, he continued his studies in the York Collegiate Institute, after which he matricu- lated in the Pennsylvania State University, where he completed the prescribed technical course in civil engineering, being graduated as a member of the class of 1903, and receiving his degree of Bachelor of Science. After his graduation Mr. Frey engaged in the work of his profession under Robert B. Mckinnon, city engineer of York, and in April, 1904, he was appointed official draughtsman for the city.

In politics Mr. Frey is known as a loyal and enthusiastic advocate of the principles of the Republican party, and both he and his wife are members of St. Paul's Lutheran church. While a student in the university our subject was prominently identified with the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, while he was for a time manager of the college baseball team and also held membership in the football team, be- ing prominently concerned in the athletic and literary affairs of the institution. He was a member of the Thespians, a dramatic associa- tion, and enjoyed marked popularity among his fellow students, as he does also in the business and social circles of his native city.

On June 15, 1904, was solemnized the mar- riage of Mr. Frey to Miss Roxie Irene Snively, daughter of the late Dr. Andrew J. Snively, of Hanover, this county, one of the prominent and honored members of the medical profes- sion at the time of his death.

KLINEDINST. The Klinedinst family in America was founded at least two hundred years ago by David Klinedinst, who came to this country from Hanover, Germany, and set- tled in the neighborhood of Hanover, York county, Pa. The maternal great-grandfather of the Klinedinsts, now resident of York, was from Lich, Hesse-Darmstadt, where he was burgomaster, an office that had been in the fam- ily for almost half a century. David Kline- dinst, grandfather of David P., of York, was a lumber merchant in York.

John Klinedinst, son of David, was a mer- chant who spent his later years in retirement, and died in 1875, at the age of sixty-six. He ¿married Margaret Wagner, daughter of Philip Wagner, a live stock dealer of York, and two sons were born of this union : John Ferdinand, the physician ; and David P., the lawyer. Mrs. Klinedinst died in 1897, aged fifty-six years. One of her relatives is Supreme Bishop of the Lutheran Church of Hesse Darmstadt.

DAVID P. KLINEDINST, attorney-at-law, was born in York, Pa., July 31, 1870, and as a boy attended the public schools. He studied at York Collegiate Institute, and then became a student at Yale, graduating from the law school in 1897 and receiving the degree of LI .. B., after which he read law with Stewart, Niles & Neff. He was admitted to practice in the Connecticut courts immediately after his graduation, and to the York County Bar the same year. From 1899 until May 1, 1903, he occupied the position of city solicitor for York.

Mr. Klinedinst finds time for much social and civic activity, in addition to his exclusive professional work. He is a member of the York County Bar Association, being an ex- member of the Board of Censors in the latter society, and he is also a member of the Penn- sylvania Bar Association. He is attorney for the American Surety Company, of New York, and for the local branch of the Children's Home Society of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Bachelor's Club, and the Country Club of York ; and belongs to the Yale Alumni Asso- ciation of Philadelphia. He is one of the board

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of governors and secretary of the York Oratorio Society and has been one of its most active officials. He belongs to St. Paul's English Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he is a member of the church council, and secretary of the Sunday school. He is also one of the board of managers of the Y. M. C. A., and is a life member of the York Hospital and Dispensary Association, and of the Chil- dren's Home Society of Pennsylvania. He has traveled extensively, spending much time in Great Britain and Continental Europe, in 1903, with his friends, Messrs. Jere Carl and J. G. Glessner. His travels have also covered the United States and Canada. Possessed of literary as well as legal knowledge, he is a fine conversationalist and is as popular socially as he is professionally.

TIBURTES MILLERD GLATFELTER, of North Hopewell township, a descendant of Casper Glatfelter, of Glattfelden, Canton Zurich, Switzerland, who came to this country in 1743. was born in Winterstown, Pa., in 1872, son of Samuel and Susan (Grim) Glatfelter.

When his son Tiburtes M. was about one year old, Samuel Glatfelter moved to Hartley. in North Hopewell township, where he resides at the present time. He and his wife are mem- bers of the United Evangelical Church at Winterstown. In political faith he has always been a Republican. Besides our subject, Sam- uel Glatfelter and wife were the parents of Mrs. Jennie M. Diehl, Mrs. Minnie Sechrist. Mrs. Hattie Flinchbaugh, and a son that died in infancy.

Tiburtes MI. Glatfelter attended

the Strayer school in North Hopewell township under the following teachers: Prof. W. D. Keeny, now of Manheim, Pa. ; Miss Dolly Mc- Fatridge : Elmer Evans : Eli B. Keller, now of the First National Bank, of Glen Rock; H. E. Nicholas, deputy register of wills of York county ; Dr. R. A. Hildebrand ; and Miss Mag- gie A. Whitcraft. Besides the public schools he attended a select school at Dallastown, taught by Prof. C. W. Stine, now county super- intendent of schools ; and also the Millersville State Normal School. After leaving school he engaged in teaching for thirteen terms-ten in North Hopewell township, two in Winters- town and one in Fulton. At the present time he is employed by the Yoe Printing Company of Yoe, Pennsylvania.

Mr. Glatfelter has an intense love for books and for nature. He is a member of the United Evangelical Church.

FRANKLIN HOVIS, of Pleasureville. York county, where he conducts an extensive butchering business, was born Jan. 29. 1863. in York township, son of Jesse and Matilda (Sprenkle ) Hovis.

The great-grandfather of Franklin Hovis came from Germany, and the grandfather, Jacob Hovis, son of the emigrant, was a basket maker and farmer of Springfield township. where he died in his forties, in the faith ,of the Lutheran Church. His wife, Barbara Glatfelter, like her husband a native of York county, was well-advanced in years at the time of her death. and she was also a member of the Lutheran Church. They had a family of nine children : Daniel. Isaac, Jacob, Jesse, Adam, Frank, Katie, Rachel and Elizabeth, all of whom are deceased.

Jesse Hovis, son of Jacob and Barbara, was born July 16, 1823, and was reared upon a farin, upon which he remained until he was seventeen years old. He then learned the cooper's trade, at which he worked until he bought a farm of sixty acres in York township, where he followed farming for twenty-five years, at the end of which time he virtually retired from active life, and in 1890 removed to Spry, where he passed the rest of his life. He consistently voted the Democratic ticket, and was always active in politics. He efficiently filled the positions of judge of elec- tion, tax collector and assessor, and was one of the good, upright men of the locality, tak -. ing a great interest in township affairs and be- ing a stanch supporter of anything that was of benefit to the community. He and his family belonged to the United Brethren Church, and he was one of the official board.

Jesse Hovis was twice married. His first wife was Catherine Vost, who died eighteen months after marriage, leaving one child. Amanda, deceased, who married George Line- baugh. Mr. Hovis married (second) April 27. 1854, Matilda M. Sprenkle, who was born in York township, York county, daughter of Michael and Lydia (Barnhart) Sprenkle. To Mr. and Mrs. Hovis were born children as fol- lows : Millie, deceased ; Annie, deceased, mar- ried Albert Wineka : Franklin ; Albert, a cigar- maker, of Spry; Lydia, wife of John Streavig.

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a butcher of Red Lion; and Charles, a cigar maker, resides at Spry. Jesse Hovis, the father, entered into rest Jan. 18, 1906, at 12:50 a. m .. aged eighty-two years, six months and two days. His funeral services were held in the Spry U. B. Church on Jan. 21, 1906, the ser- mon being preached by the Rev. Harry Boyer, from the text Ps. CXXVII-2: "It is vain for you to rise up early, or to sit up late to eat the bread of sorrow, for so He giveth His be- loved sleep." The funeral was largely at- tended, and was a high testimonial of respect to one of the oldest citizens of York county.

Franklin Hovis was reared in York town- ship, where he received his education in the public schools and the old Sprenkle school house. He remained at home on the farm until sixteen, and then learned carpentering. later basket making, then cigar making and subsequently engaged in trucking. On March 27, 1889, Mr. Hovis removed to Springets- bury, and since that time has engaged in butch- ering. He sells his meats through the coun- try by wagons, and attends the York city markets. . Since his residence in Springetsbury, while Mr. Hovis has spent most of his time in butchering, for a time he was engaged in the cigar making business. On his arrival here Mr. Hovis was without funds, and his suc- cess is due entirely to his tireless energy, and his ability to see and accept good business op- portunities. Mr. Hovis is certainly a self-made man. He now owns three good properties in the township, and two building lots in York. His slaughter houses are good substantial buildings, thoroughly equipped with all modern improvements, while his private residence is the finest in the village of Springet.

On Feb. 24, 1884, Mr. Hovis married Miss Elizabeth Wineka, born Sept. 13, 1865, in York township, daughter of Henry and Mag- dalena ( Helder) Wineka, and to this union two children have been born: Curvin H., born June 9, 1886; and Laura B., born Nov. 9, 1887.

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History of York County Pennsylvania, Volume II, Part 126

Author: Prowell, George R. Publication date: 1907 Publisher: J. H. Beers Number of Pages: 1390

Author: Prowell, George R.
Publication date: 1907
Publisher: J. H. Beers
Number of Pages: 1390