BIO:  Frank P. Dietz, 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 203

FRANK P. DIETZ, son of John and Susanna (Lutman) Dietz, was born in Hellam Township, January 
18, 1847; was brought up on the home farm and began milling in 1868, learning his trade at 
Diehl’s Mill, Spring Garden Township.  He worked two years at this mill as a journeyman, after 
learning his trade, and ran it on his own account for eight years, when he removed to his 
present location, known at this time as Louck’s Mill, on the Baltimore Pike, four miles south 
of York, near New Paradise, he having purchased this valuable mill property, which embraces 
ninety-six acres of good land in connection with a large saw and flour-mill.  In December, 
1870, Mr. D. married Clayanna Jane Dosch, daughter of J. C. and Charlotte (Leber) Dosch, of 
Windsor Township.  Six children have been born to them:  Mary M., John C., Dora S., Eddie 
(deceased), Harry S. and Charles L. (deceased).  Mr. D. has a large custom trade in York, 
Paradise and Loganville for his flour, and is the fortunate possessor of the best water-power 
in York Township, which enables him to run his mill in dry seasons when the neighboring mills 
are forced to stop.  Mr. D. is a member of the Reformed church of New Paradise, and has been a 
member of Conewago Tribe I. O. of R. M. of York, Penn.