BIO:  J. L. Baer, 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, West Manchester Township, Pg 199

J. L. BAER, Baer’s Station, is a son of John H. and Malinda (Lau) Baer, of West Manchester 
Township, and was born February 20, 1854, in West Manchester Township.  He was reared on his 
father’s farm, and his time was divided between farm work and attending the public schools of 
the township.  He also went several terms to Prof. Ruby’s York County Academy.  November 10, 
1878, he married Martha J. Sprenkle, daughter of Peter and Matilda Sprenkle, of West Manchester 
Township.  Two children have been born to this marriage:  Katie and Erwin.  He began general 
merchandising at his present location (Baer’s Station, of Frederick Division of Pennsylvania 
Railroad), March 1, 1879.  He is thoroughly familiar with its details, and well calculated for 
the business in which he is engaged.  Mr. Baer’s great-grandfather, David Baer was born April 
11, 1780; died October 16, 1831.  His great-grandmother, Maria Baer, was born June 20, 1772; 
died November 4, 1868.  They lived on the same homestead on which his father now lives.  His 
grandfather was born October 27, 1805; died June 10, 1845.  He lived in the conjugal state 
seventeen years, and begat two sons and four daughters.  His wife, Mary, was born February 14, 
1800; died July 10, 1849.  His father, John H. Baer, was born February 4, 1832; married O. 
Malinda Lau (born February 8, 1833) the 12th of May, 1853.  He is the father of nine children – 
three sons and six daughters:  J. L. Baer (born February 20, 1854), Rosa Ellen (September 28, 
1855), Kate (October 30, 1858), Clara Ann (September 26, 1860), George L. (May 19, 1862), Ida 
V. (April 17, 1864), Annie (September 2, 1863), Lillie May (January 15, 1867), Harvey L., 
(April 3, 1870), George L. died September 12, 1863; Lillie May, July 22, 1868; Annie, December 
28, 1870.