BIO:  George W. DIEHL, Oxford Township, Adams County, PA

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History of Cumberland and Adams Counties, Pennsylvania
Chicago:  Warner, Beers & Co., 1886
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Part III, History of Adams County, Page 493

GEORGE W. DIEHL (deceased) was a native of Adams County, Penn., born on the 
homestead located on the banks of the Little Conowago Creek July 23, 1818.  His 
parents were Daniel and Elizabeth (Carl) Diehl, the history of whose ancestors 
is given in the sketch of Mrs. Leah Diehl.  Our subject was twice married - the 
first time to Susanna, daughter of George Emig, which event occurred in 1840, 
and to this union were born three daughters:  Leah E., Sarah E. and Amanda.  
Mrs. Diehl died in 1854, and in 1858 Mr. Diehl was married to Sarah, daughter of 
John Emig, and a cousin to his first wife.  To the second marriage one son, John 
M., was born, who died in infancy.  The mother of this child died in 1883, and 
two years later Mr. Diehl died, leaving one daughter, Miss Sarah E., the only 
surviving heir.  Mr. Diehl was a substantial citizen and a useful member of 
society, highly esteemed and respected by all.  His daughter, since 1885, has 
resided in New Oxford.