BIO:  Thomas H. Herbert, 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, Fawn Township, Pg 102

THOMAS H. HERBERT, son of Richard Herbert, of Baltimore County, Md., was born in 
1832, in Baltimore County, Md.  He came to York County, Penn., in 1857, and 
settled in Fawn Township.  He was married, in 1857, to Melissa Jones, of York 
County, Penn.  They have seven children:  Oscar A., Milton J., Mamie M., Maggie, 
Wilburt J., William D. and Annette.  Mr. Herbert purchased his present residence 
and one acre of land, in 1864.  He is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church 
of Fawn Grove.  At present he holds the office of justice of the peace.  His son, 
Milton J., who was born in 1860, in Baltimore County, Md., came to York County, 
Penn., with his parents, and has since resided there.  He learned the blacksmith 
trade in 1881 and carries on an extensive business.