BIO:  Amos Druck, 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

AMOS DRUCK, son of George and Catherine (Shell) Druck, was born November 10, 1851, in Hellam 
Township, and is the fifth of twelve children:  Henry (deceased), Elizabeth (deceased), Susan 
(deceased), Amos, Aaron, George W., Moses F., John Wesley, Emma Jane, Annie (deceased), Elemina 
(deceased) and Catharine.  November 25, 1872, Mr. Druck married Eliza Campbell, daughter of 
Henry and Lydia Campbell, of Windsor Township.  Seven children were born to this marriage:  
Florence L., Edward H., Mary J., Emma J., Virgie May, Daisey May and Annie (deceased).  Mr. 
Druck was reared on his father’s farm, and began business (the manufacture of cigars) in 1879, 
and employs from ten to twelve hands at this business.  The Druck family settled early in York 
County; our subject’s grandfather, Gottleib Druck, was born in Hellam Township.  Mr. Druck is a 
good citizen and highly esteemed by those who know him well.  He is a member of the Evangelical 
Church.