BIO:  Paul DETWILER, 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, Wrightsville Borough and Hellam Township, Pg 76

PAUL DETWILER, son of David Detwiler, was born near Wrightsville, October 25, 
1852.  His mother was Sarah (Stoner) Detwiler, of Pennsylvania.  He was reared 
on the farm and educated at the district schools, and after becoming of age 
worked for two years for his father, and then in partnership with his brother 
began farming near Wrightsville, and continued until 1879, when they dissolved, 
and he kept on farming alone.  He was married, October 21, 1879, to Lizzie J. 
Emig, daughter of Eli Emig, an old and respected citizen of York County.  Two 
children have been born to this union:  Martha, deceased; and Sarah.  In the 
spring election of 1884; Mr. Detwiler served as judge of election.  He and wife 
are members of the Lutheran Church.