Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Rosenberger, Gideon S.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bedminster Township


GIDEON S. ROSENBERGER farmer, P.O. Ridge, is a nephew of 
Jacob D. Rosenberger, of this township, under whose name is 
given a sketch of the older branches of this old family.  
The father of Gideon S. was John D., who was the oldest son 
of Jacob, and who was born July 8, 1826.  He was a farmer as 
long as he was engaged in any occupation, and is now living 
retired in Hilltown township.  He bought the farm where he 
now lives twenty-two years ago.  He has always been a 
temperate, industrious man, and by his correct conduct has 
acquired the confidence of those who know him.  He is a 
member of the Tohickon Reformed church of which he has been 
deacon.  He has been twice married.  His first wife was 
Catherine Stover, of this township, who was born September 
2, 1828, and died September 5, 1882.  His second wife was 
Mary Krout, of New Britain.  His children, all by his first 
wife, are:  Mary Lizzie, wife of Henry Schull, living in 
Montgomery county; Amanda, wife of Dr. N. C. E. Guth, in 
Monroe county; Jacob, in New Britain township; and Gideon 
S., who was the second, and was born December 18, 1850.  He 
followed milling for eight years, and on his marriage rented 
his father's farm in Hilltown for a year, when he bought his 
present home.  January 8, 1880, he was married to Addie, 
daughter of Joseph S. Funk, now of this township.  She was 
born January 28, 1860.  They have two children living:  
Joseph Fund and Minnie Catherine; and one who died in 
infancy, John Herbert.  Mr. Rosenberger is a highly esteemed 
citizen of the township.  He is a director of the Dublin 
Creamery Company, takes  warm interest in educational 
matters, and is a member of the school board.  He is a 
member of the Tohickon Reformed church, and has been 
superintendent of the Sabbath school.  His wife is a member 
of the Lutheran church of the same place.