BIO:  Peter Bentz, 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, York Borough, Pg 6

PETER BENTZ (deceased) was a native of York, Penn., born November 21, 1830, son 
of Michael and Anna Bentz, and was of German extraction.  The Bentz family came 
from Germany to America and settled in Pennsylvania.  Subject was educated at 
the York public schools.  By occupation he was a musician and proprietor of a 
music store for thirty-five year.  He was one of the leading musicians and music 
teachers of York for many years.  For a quarter of a century he was the organist 
at St. John's Episcopal Church.  In 1861 he was married to Miss Ellen J. 
Griffith, a native of Baltimore, Md.  To this union were born four children, 
viz.:  W. Stewart, Harry, Mary S., and Anna.  Politically Mr. Bentz was a 
Republican.  He was a Mason and a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.  He was 
a prominent man and highly respected citizen.  His death took place in 
September, 1884.