BIO:  Lewis Carl, 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 11

LEWIS CARL, deceased, was born in York County in 1826, to Martin and Mary Carl.  
He attended the public schools of York.  At eighteen years of age he began the 
mercantile business in York, and for many years he was one of the prominent 
merchants of the county, and continued in business until a short time before his 
death, having accumulated quite a fortune.  He was married September 20, 1866, 
to Susan Hay, a native of York and a daughter of John and Susan Hay; no children 
were born unto them.  For many years he was a member of the Lutheran Church.  He 
was extensively known and a much respected citizen.  His death occurred October 
24, 1878.