BIO:  D. A. Becker, 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, Shrewsbury Township, Pg 170

D. A. BECKER, son of Peter and Sarah (Henry) Becker, was born in North Codorus Township, 
September 9, 1849, was reared on his father’s farm until the age of sixteen, when he rented 
Bott’s store at Smyer’s Station, North Central Railroad.  He then began the business of 
manufacturing cigars.  March 5, 1869, Mr. Becker married Matilda Krebs, daughter of Jere and 
Rachael (Schwartz) Krebs, of North Codorus Township.  Three children were born to this 
marriage:  Annie M., Leona M. and Jeremiah E. T.  Mr. Becker is a member of the firm of Bortner 
& Becker, wholesale ice cream manufacturer and ships largely in this line through Pennsylvania 
and Maryland.