BIO:  Franklin W. Brown, 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 171

FRANKLIN W. BROWN, merchant, was born in West Manchester Township, October 10, 1850.  His 
parents, Jeremiah and Christiana (Geise) Brown, were natives of Adams and York Counties, 
respectively, and of German descent.  They had four children, of whom Franklin W. is the third 
son.  He was brought up on a farm and attended the public schools.  Until 1882 he was clerking 
in different places.  From 1869 to 1870, he worked at cigar-making at Loganville.  In April, 
1874, he came to Glen Rock, and clerked for Miller & Glatfelter for seven or eight years.  In 
1882 he began business for himself by engaging in the merchandising business.  November 5, 
1878, he was married at Loganville, to Elenora Goodling, daughter of Daniel Goodling.  They 
have one child – Thomas Morris.  Mr. Brown is a member of the German Reformed Church, and his 
wife a member of the Evangelical Association.  He is also trustee of the K. of P., and held the 
office of district deputy from 1883 to 1884; he was auditor of Glen Rock from 1876 to 1878.