BIO:  Martin Feigley, 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, Springfield Township, Pg 185

MARTIN FEIGLEY (deceased), was born in Springfield Township, December 4, 1831.  His 
grandfather, Peter Feigley, was also a native of this township, and his great-grandfather 
settled in this township when a young man, thus making the Feigley family one of the pioneer 
families of York County.  Mr. Feigley married Ellen Reichard, daughter of George and Liddie 
Reichard, of York Township.  This marriage was blessed with nine children:  Lucy R., Levi R., 
Katie R., Ellen R., Lizzie R., Martin R., John R., Sarah R. and Peter R.  The large ore bank, 
known as Feigley Ore Bank (see mining interests of York County), was purchased by Mr. Feigley, 
in 1867; over 30,000 tons of hematite ore have already been taken from this mine.  Mr. F. has 
been a successful farmer, in connection with his mining business; was school directer for a 
number of years.  The Feigleys are members of the Brethren or German Baptist denomination.