BIO:  David Y. Brillhart, 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, Springfield Township, Pg 185

DAVID Y. BRILLHART, one of the successful farmers of Springfield Township, was born in that 
township, March 3, 1855.  His ancestors were among the earliest settlers of York County.  His 
parents were Jacob and Rebecca (Yost) Brillhart, residents of Springfield Township.  Mr. 
Brillhart has been a resident of Springfield Township all his life, and engaged in agricultural 
pursuits, in which occupation he has been exceedingly prosperous.  His farm, which contains 
over 200 acres of superior land, is well improved.  He is also the owner of a valuable ore 
mine, which bears his name.  Mr. Brillhart was united in marriage, January 26, 1879, with Miss 
Mary Alice Herbst, a daughter of Jacob and Julia (Diehl) Herbst, of Hopewell Township.  Four 
children have been born to them – Jacob, Rebecca (deceased), David and Charles.