BIO:  M. T. Crist, 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 Township, Pg 159

M. T. CRIST, son of John and Sarah (Thomas) Crist, was born April 25, 1845, in Jefferson 
Borough.  He was the fourth in a family of twelve children; received a common school education 
in his native town, and began life as a clerk in Brodbeck’s store, in Jefferson.  He began 
business for himself at the early age of twenty years at Glenville, then removed to North 
Codorus Township, near Spring Grove, having embarked in the saddlery and harness business; he 
then removed to his present location, New Salem, North Codorus Township.  January 13, 1867, he 
married Susan Rohrbach, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Runkle) Rohrbach, of Codorus 
Township.  Seven children have blessed this union:  Aggie S., William C., Alice C., Lizzie, 
Joseph (deceased), Millie and John.  Mr. Crist was a mercantile appraiser for York County in 
1875; has been justice of the peace for his township, and taught school three terms.  He 
attends the German Reformed Church.