BIO:  Henry F. W. Grothe, 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, Spring Garden Township, Pg 190

HENRY F. W. GROTHE is a native of Germany, born April 27, 1829.  His parents were also natives 
of Germany, where his father followed the tailor trade all his life.  At the age of twenty-five 
years our subject immigrated to America, landing in the fall of 1855, and immediately locating 
in York County, Penn.  In 1858 he began the business of lime-burning, and in 1859 added to it 
brick-making.  In this business Mr. Grothe has continued up to the present time, and has 
established an extensive trade.  His brick-yard, kilns and residence are located on the plank 
road, upon the limits of York Borough.  In February, 1855, he was married to Miss Willmana 
Hitecomp, a native of Germany.  They have nine children, six living:  Charles H., Anna M., 
Louisa W., Henry F. W., Frank H. and Anna M. L.  Mr. and Mrs. Grothe are members of the St. 
John’s Lutheran Church of York, Penn.  Mr. Grothe has served for nine years as trustee of his 
church.