Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Satterthwaite, David
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Falls Township


DAVID SATTERTHWAITE farmer and dairyman, P.O. Fallsington, 
was born in Falls township, December 1, 1828.  The family 
settled early in this county.  His parents, William and 
Tacie (Palmer) Satterthwaite, were of English descent and 
were born in Lower Makefield township.  The father was a 
farmer.  David Satterthwaite was the eldest of a family of 
ten children. He attended the public schools of his native 
town and boarding school in Montgomery county.  He has made 
farming the business of his life, and with success.  His 
farm is one of the best in the township.  In 1852 he married 
Ann F., daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth (Flowers) Watson.  
Their children are:  Annie, wife of Charles B. Comfort; 
Watson, a farmer, married and living in Lower Makefield 
township; and David Jr., a farmer, married and living in 
Falls township.  Mr. Satterthwaite and wife are members of 
the Society of Friends.  He is an elder in the church, an 
earnest member, and a regular attendant.  He takes an active 
interest in educational matters, and has served five terms 
as a school director.