BIO:  William A. Haines, 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, Lower Windsor Township, Pg 129

WILLIAM A. HAINES, son of John and Elizabeth Haines, of Lower Windsor Township, 
York Co., Penn., was born October 29, 1852.  His great-grandfather was born in 
Germany and came to America at an early date.  Our subject, at the age of 
nineteen years, began learning the coach and wagon-making trade with Chas. 
Schazberger, of East York, and served an apprenticeship of three years.  In 1874 
and 1875 he was foreman for George Schleenstine, of East Prospect, and afterward 
commenced business for himself at Margaretta Furnace, where he remained two 
years.  In 1877 he bought a house and two lots in East Prospect, where he built a 
ship and has since been doing a successful business, building stages, sleighs, 
buggies, etc.  October 28, 1875, he married Sallie E., daughter of George and 
Rebecca Freed, of East York.  By this union they have two children:  Hattie R., 
born January 11, 1879, and Henry A., born December 29, 1881.  Mr. Haines has been 
leader of the Prospect Cornet Band since its organization.