BIO:  Daniel W. BEITZEL, 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, Carroll Township, Pg 84

DANIEL W. BEITZEL, son of William Beitzel, of Warrington Township, was born June 
20, 1848, and was reared on the farm, attending school in the winter.  In 1869 he 
studied at the York County Normal School, and in 1870 at the York County Academy.  
He had taught, however, in Washington Township in 1868, and during the winters 
from 1869 to 1873 taught in Warrington Township.  He began his business career in 
1872 by clerking for Emig & Bahn, at New Freedom.  In the spring of 1874 he was 
elected teller of the Dillsburg Bank, filled the position four years, and in 
February, 1878, engaged in the dry goods business in partnership with J. B. 
Metzger.  Four years later Mr. Metzger sold his interest to Michael Bender, and 
the firm of Beitzel & Bender now carry a stock worth about $14,000.  January 17, 
1883, Mr. Beitzel married Jennie E., daughter of Matthew Porter, of Carroll 
Township.  Mr. and Mrs. Beitzel have been members of the Presbyterian Church 
since 1877.  Of this church Mr. B. is at present a trustee, and he has been 
treasurer of the Sunday-school since 1878.  He was made chief Burgess of 
Dillsburg in 1876, and borough treasurer in 1881.  In the spring of 1882 he was 
elected justice of the peace.  He is a member of M. W. Sackett Lodge, No. 89, 
Dillsburg, and of Central Lodge, No. 19, Harrisburg, and is a charter member of 
the Pennsylvania Marble, Mining & Manufacturing Company of Dillsburg.