BIO: Germanus KOHL, Dauphin County, PA

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Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin County, 
Containing Sketches of Representative Citizens, and Many of the 
Early Scotch-Irish and German Settlers.  Chambersburg, Pa.: 
J. M. Runk & Company, 1896, page 283.
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  KOHL, REV. GERMANUS, was born March 17, 1855, in Berks county, Pa. 
His father, Samuel Kohl, was born at Haycock, Bucks county, Pa., and 
his mother in Berks county, Pa.  The forefathers of the parents were 
among the first settlers of Bucks county and came to this country in 
the year 1774.  Nine children were born to Samuel and Mary Kohl, four 
sons and five daughters.  One daughter, Sarah, was married to George 
Geible; she died fifteen years ago.  Two daughters, Agnes and Mary, 
joined the sisters of St. Joseph's at Chestnut Hill, Pa.  Their names 
in religion are Sisters Genevieve and Loretta. 
  Rev. Germanus Kohl taught in the public schools for three years, and 
in 1877 he entered Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Md., from which 
he graduated June 23, 1883; received his degree of A. M. two years 
after, and was ordained to the priesthood in August 22, 1887, by Bishop 
O'Hara, of Scranton, Pa. His first mission was Chambersburg, Pa., where 
he was assistant to Rev. John J. Reilly for fourteen months.  In 1889 
he was appointed pastor of St. Mary's church, Snow Shoe, Centre county, 
Pa., where he remained for twenty-seven months, when he was transferred 
back to Chambersburg, where his pastorate was a most successful one. On 
May 6, 1893, Bishop McGovern appointed him rector of the pro-cathedral, 
Harrisburg, Pa., and also one of his consultors, which position she 
still holds.