BIO:  Silas Althouse, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Hopewell Township, Pg 111

SILAS ALTHOUSE, son of George and Maria (Silfeus) Althouse, was born August 8, 
1844, in Lancaster County, Penn., but removed to Hopewell Township with his 
father in 1852.  He was brought up in this township, and at nineteen years of age 
commenced farming for himself.  In 1873 he purchased the farm on which he now 
resides, containing 145 acres, and engaged in farming.  He was married, February 
11, 1866, to Mary J. Householder, daughter of Henry Householder, of Hopewell 
Township.  They have the following children:  Catherine L., Emanuel F., Henry H., 
Bethey A. and Abbie G.  Mr. and Mrs. Althouse are members of the Presbyterian 
Church of Stewartstown.