BIO:  John L. Krebs, 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, Shrewsbury Township, Pg 177

JOHN L. KREBS was born in Codorus Township, June 19, 1859; he remained in the 
township until thirteen years of age, being taught in the district schools.  He was 
the second of four sons of Adam and Mary (Warren) Krebs.  When eighteen years old he 
began farming for himself, which he is still engaged in.  September 18, 1881, he was 
married to Lucy Shaffer, daughter of Daniel Shaffer, a prominent farmer in 
Shrewsbury Township, and has two children:  Harry C. and Allen.  Mr. Krebs is a 
member of the Lutheran Church.