BIO: Emanuel Kauffman, 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, York Borough, Pg 27

EMANUEL KAUFFMAN, third of eleven children of Joseph and Susan (Sprenkle) 
Kauffman, was born October 26, 1831, in Spring Garden Township, and was reared 
on his father's farm.  May 15, 1860, he married Mary M. Diehl, daughter of 
Daniel and Louisa (Loucks) Diehl, of Spring Garden Township.  Their children are 
William H., Emma J., Martha A. and Daniel W.  Mr. Kauffman is extensively 
engaged in the manufacture of brooms.  His factory is at 536 West Philadelphia 
Street.  He started his business in 1880, and it has steadily increased.  He 
sells to the trade in York and Lancaster Counties, and has the reputation of 
manufacturing the best brooms in the market.