York PA Gleanings from the (1885) History of York County, Pennsylvania, From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, Divided into General, Special, Township and Borough Histories, with a Biographical Department Appended. Index by Vernon D. Heilman, Charles Ilgenfritz et al. Ordered as presented, sent in by Bob Troup among Perry Co. Papers. The first number you see is the page no. 577, Borough of Hanover. SINGLE MEN: Jacob Gunkel. 705, Shrewsbury Twp.: Gunkel, Michael, 227 acres.£315 188, 87th Reg., 3 Yrs Service, Co. G, Corporals: John L. Kunkle 189, 87th Reg, 3 Ys Service, Co K, Privates: Jacob J. Kunkle 190, 107th Reg, 3 Yrs Service, Co A, Privates: George Kunkle 193, 166th Regiment - 9 Months' Service, Co. A, Privates: William Kunkle 196, 166th Reg - 9 Months' Service, Co K: Henry Kunkle 197, 187nd Reg, Co B, 3 Yrs Service, Privates: Henry S. Kunkle 199, 207th Reg, Co E, One Yr's Svc, Privates: Jacob Kunkle 240, Pennsylvania Germans of York Co, National Legislators. From other districts: Kunkel... 250, In the Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg rest the following, who fell either as PA Volunteers or members of the Reserve Corps.: ....John Kunkel... 253-4, Dauphin Co., prominent among the Pa. German lawyers are: John C. Kunkel (deceased) 308-9, County Auditors: William Kunkle, 1881... 384, Religious Denominations. The Baptists. This denomination...has but two places of worship in this county, one in York and one in Delta. More than a century ago a small settlement of Baptists located along the banks of the Conewago, in the northeast corner of Dover, northwest corner of Conewago and southern part of Warrington Twps. In the midst of their settlement they erected a small house of worship, which was named the "Dover Baptist Church." Among its first members were Moses Davis, Susanna Davis, Anna Davis, William Smith, Sarah Smith, Phebe Hawk, William Laird, Catherine Laird, and Anne Bear. Later a number of families by the name of Kunkel, [to p. 385] Spangler and Gray were added to the congregation.....The membership at one time increased to fifty, under the Rev. Henry Essick, who came there from Delaware Co. in 1842. On this site is now located what is known as "Rohler's Meeting House," in which different denominations hold services. The Dover Baptist Church, as an organization, has long ago ceased to exist, but the adjoining cemetery contains the remains of a large number of persons who once were its members. 435-6-7, The following list consists of all the attorneys admitted to practice in the courts of York Co. since their foundation to the present date. [on p 437]: John C. Kunkle, August 23, 1853.... 517, Borough of York: John Guckes, 2 persons.........£40 518, Borough of York: John Kunkel, cooper, 4 persons.....£123 519, Boro of York: John Kunkel, Sr., cooper, 1 distillery, 4 persons....£123 551, Boro of York: The Pennsylvania House was first used as a private residence, and was owned by Henry Wolf. In the year 1863, Eli H. Free bought it of Mr. Wolf and opened a hotel, which has since been known by its present name. The next proprietor was Robert Kunkel, who, after conducting it for a time, sold it to the German Mannaechor of York, and in 1869 it came into the hands of the present owner, Frederick Hake. It was enlarged in 1873. In this building, some years ago, Barnum's so-called "Feejee chief" died, and one of his "cannibals" forgot himself, and began to talk, telling the bystanders that he would not act cannibal any longer for $12 a month..... 606, Hellam Twp., Taxables in 1783. In 1783 there were 16,037 acres of land not vacant, 101 dwelling houses, 86 barns, 8 mills, 7 slaves, 345 male citizens, and 320 females. The following is a complete list of the taxables for the year: Christian Kunkel, innkeeper..... £66 Henry Kindig, 200 acres, 2 stills £390 Godlieb Kunkel, 150 acres £195 Baltzer Kunkle, 150 acres, 1 still £215 610, Manchester Twp., Mount Zion Church. Located in Spring Garden, about 3 1/2 miles ne of York, and is owned conjointly by the Reformed and Lutheran denominations. It is a frame structure, built in 1852...Some of the more prominent members of the Lutheran congregation who have taken an interest in the church work were Daniel Heidelbaugh, John Fritz, Henry Kunkle, Henry Smyser and Michael Dietz.... 616, Manchester Tp. The school board for 1884-85 was: Dr. J. C. May, pres; D. A. Schriver, sec'y; Dr. H. V. Gress, Michael Gross, Michael Kunkel & Dewease Warner... 619, Mount Wolf Village, Church of the United Brethren in Christ. The members of this denomination built a house of worship, in the year 1870, under the direction of Henry Hoff, Sr., John Spahr, and Samuel Bear, as a building committee. Including bell, it cost $2,800...The church membership is about 80, and the Sunday school membership 150, with Jacob G Kunkel as superintendent.... 620, Emigsville, Reformed & Lutheran Church (Hoover's). ...The church was remodeled at a cost of $1,300 lately. There is a Union Sunday school of 150 pupils, of which Henry Kunkel is superintendent. 671, Warrington Twp. Many Indian darts and spears made of native blue stone or quartz, have been found in this locality. A number of interesting Indian relics, arrow heads, spear points and hatchets, all of stone, have been found on the farm of Levi Spangler, along the Warrington side of the Conewago, below the stone bridge. On both sides of the stream here, from Emig's Mill to Kunkel's Mill, is the fertile Conewago Valley, containing many beautiful and level tracts on which the Indians frequently encamped, and pursued their vocation of hunting and fishing..... A court record directs the building of a wooden bridge over the Conewago Creek on the road to Carlisle from York in 1765....A roof on the house of Levi Spangler near this bridge is still in good condition. It was placed on the house in 1822. The shingles then cost $5 per 1,000, and boards $7 per 1,000 feet. The same year was the great drought, when the Conewago was without water, and turnips were raised in its bed near the bridge. The wooden bridge over the Conewago [to p. 672] Creek at Kunkle's Mill, at the northeast end of the township, did not yield its honored position to the flood of 1884... 679, Dover Tp, Davidsburg. Religious Societies...Rohler's Union Church: This church is located in the northeast end of the twp, was built in 1870 of excellent native sandstone at a cost of $800, and dedicated by Revs. Raber, Craumer and Brickley. Philip Crone and John H Myers, did the mason work. The trustees and building committee were Samuel Kunkle, John H Myers and Henry S Crone... 707, Shrewsbury Tp., town of Shrewsbury. The following were among those who entered the US military service from the borough:...John Kunkle... 709, Shrewsbury. On April 23, 1882, a fire occurred which destroyed the barns of A. Wilhelm, A. W. Kunkle, and that belonging to the Methodist Episcopal parsonage... Part II of the book, Biographical Sketches. 20, York Borough. JOHN K GROSS, passenger and freight agent for the Pennsylvania & Northern Central Railways, was born in Harrisburg, Penn., in 1845, son of D. W. and Elizabeth (KUNKEL) Gross and is of French-Swiss extraction. His father was born near Harrisburg, Penn., in 1810, and his mother in the [to p. 21] same vicinity in 1822, and died in 1882. The Gross and Kunkel families have long been recognized as early settlers of this part of the Pennsylvania commonwealth. John K Gross was educated at Franklin and Marshall College, from which he graduated with honors in 1867, and then began the study of law in Harrisburg under the guidance of John C Kunkle, who died soon afterward. Mr. Gross then continued his studies under Judge Simonton. In 1872 he came to York and the following year was appointed agent for the Pa & No. Central Railway Cos. at this place and has since held that position. In Mr Gross, the railway companies have a most faithful and trusted employee and under his administration, their business has been greatly increased at this place. Mr Gross was married in 1874 to Annie Mesick, dau of Rev. John F. Mesick, who for many years was pastor of the Reformed Church of Harrisburg, Penn. They have four children: Elsie K., Janet P., John M., and Margaret Perrine. Mr. Gross is a Republican and for many years has taken much interest in State and national politics and has always been an earnest Cameron advocate. He is a Mason. Mr and Mrs Gross are members of the Presbyterian Church. 87, ALEX B METZLER, son of Henry and Catherine Metzler, of Dover Tp., was b in July 1845, and is of German descent. After a preliminary education in the public schools, in 1864, he attended at Cottage Hill College, this county. In 1865 and 1866, he clerked for John A Weiser, and in 1867 for Stine & Harish; the latter year also he entered the shoe trade with his father, and continued until 1876, when he bought his father's interest and continued for himself, in Dover, until 1882, when he came to Dillsburg and bought out Levi Gross, of the Howard House, which he continues to conduct. September 22, 1872, he married Lucinda, daughter of John and Lydia Kunkel, of Mt. Royal. To this marriage have been born four children: Nora K., Lizzie I., Henry A., and Amanda J. Mr. Metzler is a member of the Hanover Lodge, No. 327, I. O. O. F., is a Democrat, and a popular landlord. 103, HENRY KUNKEL, son of Michael and Elizabeth (MYERS) Kunkel, natives of York County, Penn., was born September 2, 1814, on the homestead in York County. His mother died when he was very young, and he was brought up in the family of his uncle, Jacob Markey, where he lived until nineteen years old, when he went to York, Penn., and learned the shoe-maker's trade. He was married, in 1838, to Ruth WHITE, of Harford Co., Md., who died in 1852, leaving six children. His second marriage was in 1853, to Sarah V. HERBERT, daughter of Phoenix Herbert, of Harford Co., Md. By this union they have had five children. Mr. Kunkel now has eight children living: Elizabeth H., Mary J., Salome E., Felix H., Michael J., Jacob M., John T., and Annie R. Mr. Kunkel owns a farm of 50 acres, and also carries on general merchandising. 116, ROBERT F STABLER, son of Jared and Margaret J. (KOLLER) Stabler, of Shrewsbury Tp., was born in Shrewsbury Tp., York Co Penn., September 26, 1851. His father was born in 1820, and carried on the lime business in York Co. for a number of years, subsequently removing to Railroad Borough, where he engaged in milling and dealing in grain, which occupation he still follows....He was married, in 1871, to Artilda Kunkel, daughter of A. W. Kunkel, of Shrewsbury Tp. They have six children: Charles W., Clara L., Addie E., Minnie S., Daniel A., and Mary Ann. Mr. Stabler is a member of the Brotherhood of Stewartstown, and his wife is a member of the Lutheran Church. 119, HENRY K. MARKEL is a native of Shrewsbury Tp., and was born in 1833. His great grandfather was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. His grandfather, Martin Markel, was also a resident of York Co. His parents, Henry and Catherine (KUNKEL) Markel, were natives of York Co., and farmers of Shrewsbury Tp., where his father died in 1850; his mother still resides there. Our subject was reared upon the farm, and at the age of 18 learned the shoe-maker's trade at Glen Rock, and followed that occupation five years in his native township. He next learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed 14 years, learning in the meantime the machine trade at Glen Rock. He then farmed for 12 years in Codorus Tp., and in 1881 came to Spring Grove and established a general machine, repair and jobbing shop, and is now doing a successful and remunerative business. Mr Markel is a skilled general mechanic. He has served as a councilman and assistant assessor of Spring Grove Borough. In 1852, he married Miss Louisa Bailey, of Shrewsbury Tp. They have six children living: Elnora, Sarah J., Mary A., William, George, and Ida. Mr. and Mrs. Markel are members of the German Reformed Church. 140, Manchester Twp. WILLIAM S KUNKLE, auditor of York Co., was born April 7, 1843, in Manchester Borough. His parents were George and Mary (BULL) Kunkle, natives of York Co., who had seven children, of whom 3 are dead - William S. being next to the eldest living. He lived mostly on the farm, was educated at the public schools, and learned something of the carpenter's trade, before he became of age. In 1862, he enlisted at York in a nine months' regiment. From 1865 to 1868 he kept a livery stable at York. In 1867, he was married at York to Miss OWENS, of Adams County, Penn. He belongs to the order of I. S. of A., and holds the office of Master of Forms, and has at different times held all the chairs. In 1875 he was elected constable, and held the office five years; he was elected county auditor in 1881, and served one term. In 1882 he was elected school director. At present he is engaged in raising Havana tobacco, and works also at carpentering. He is an active Democrat. 196, Warrington Twp. JACOB B. KUNKEL, miller, was born March 12, 1862, in York Co., Penn; son of Elijah and Mary A. (BENNEDICT) Kunkel, natives of York Co., Penn. His great-grandfather was a native of Germany, and came to America in its early history. The father of subject was born in 1838; he was a miller by occupation, but is now living a retired life in Warrington Twp. Jacob B., like his paternal ancestors, follows the milling business, having served a regular apprenticeship at the miller's trade. In 1882 he took charge of his father's mill, and is doing a successful business. He was married, in 1881, to Miss Mary E. Spangler, daughter of Jacob Spangler. They have one son, Marl Elijah. Mr. Kunkel is a Democrat.