BIO:  Gottleib Klefmann, 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 191

GOTTLIEB KLEFMANN is a native of Germany, born December 12, 1835, and is the son of Christian 
and Mary (Stallman) Klefmann.  He worked upon a farm in his native country until he worked upon 
a farm in his native country until he was eighteen years of age, when he immigrated to America 
and came to York County, where he engaged in lime-burning, farming, etc., until 1870, when he 
began the brick-making business.  Mr. Klefmann has succeeded in establishing a large and 
lucrative business.  His brick-yard is situated just outside of York Borough.  April 7, 1859, 
he was married to Miss Louisa Spangler, daughter of Harmon Spangler.  Her parents were natives 
of Germany.  Mr. and Mrs. K. have had nine children – two now living:  John E. and Edward H.  
They are members of the United Brethren Church.