BIO:  Samuel Gross, 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, Manchester Township, Pg 135

SAMUEL GROSS, the second of six children of John and Barbara (Melhorn) Gross, was 
born May 25, 1813, in Manchester Township, on the old homestead farm where he was 
reared.  His first wife was Susan Wolf.  Six children were born to them:  Mary, 
Amanda, John, George, Emma and Susan (deceased).  His second wife was Lena 
Gotwalt, daughter of John and Catherine (Wilt) Gotwalt of Dover Township.  One 
child was born to this marriage – Alice S.  Mr. Gross and family are members of 
the Lutheran Church, of Manchester.  Mr. Gross’ ancestors were among the first 
settlers of Manchester Township.  They came to the neighborhood of Manchester 110 
years ago, and their descendants in Manchester Township have always been upright, 
honorable men and good citizens.