BIOGRAPHY: Edward G. BRINER, Loysville, Perry Co., PA
  
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  The Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley, 
  Comprising the Counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, and Perry, 
  Pennsylvania.  Chambersburg, Pa.: J. M. Runk & Co., 1897, Volume II, 
  Page 1086.
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    EDWARD G. BRINER, Loysville, Perry county, Pa., son of Solomon and
  Annie Briner, was born upon the homestead farm in Perry county, April
  18, 1869. He was educated in the common schools of his native
  township. His calling from his boyhood has been the cultivation of
  the soil. He is an experienced and judicious farmer, as well as a
  useful and honorable citizen. Mr. Briner is a member of Landisburg
  Lodge, No. 757, Jr. O. U. A. M. He votes the Democratic ticket.
    Edward G. Briner was married in Carlisle, Cumberland county, Pa.,
  to Gertrude J., daughter of Emanuel and Melinda H. (Rice) Garber. The
  children of Mr. and Mrs. Briner are: Harriet May, born May 16, 1893;
  Annie Hope, born September 29, 1894; and Sarah Grace, born January 3,
  1896. The family attend the Reformed church.