BIO:  Albert M. BARNITZ, 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, Hanover Borough and Penn Township, Pg 60

ALBERT M. BARNITZ (deceased) was a native of York; was born August 25, 1835, son 
of Jacob and Catherine (Wagner) Barnitz, and was of German extraction.  His 
education was gained at York public schools, and York County Academy.  He 
subsequently read law under Hon. Thomas E. Cochran.  On account of ill health he 
was compelled to abandon his studies and sometime later engaged in the jewelry 
business, which he continued until the death of his father, when he took charge 
of the brewing business which had been established by his father.  Later he 
resumed the jewelry business, and in this enterprise continued until his death.  
He married Miss Martha Wirt, a daughter of the late Jacob and Amelia Wirt of 
Hanover, Jun 12, 1862; to this union were born two children:  Jacob Percy and 
Emma Wirt.  Politically Mr. Barnitz is a Republican, and for many years 
manifested much interest in political affairs.  He was a member of the Episcopal 
Church.  His death occurred November 29, 1869.  His remains now repose in 
Prospect Hill Cemetery, York.  He was a man of pronounced merit, and ever 
wielded an energetic and enterprising influence.  In 1869 Mrs. Barnitz removed 
to Hanover, where she has since resided.  She is also a member of the Episcopal 
Church, and a most amiable woman.