BIO:  Jacob B. Kunkel, 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, Warrington Township, Pg 196

JACOB B. KUNKEL, miller, was born March 12, 1862, in York County, Penn.; son of Elijah and Mary 
A. (Bennedict) Kunkel, natives of York County, Penn.  His great-grandfather was a native of 
Germany, and came to America in its early history.  The father of subject was born in 1838; he 
was a miller by occupation, but is now living a retired life in Warrington Township.  Jacob B., 
like his paternal ancestors, followed the milling business, having served a regular 
apprenticeship at the miller’s trade.  In 1882 he took charge of his father’s mill, and is 
doing a successful business.  He was married, in 1881, to Miss Mary E. Spangler, daughter of 
Jacob Spangler.  They have one son – Marl Elijah.  Mr. Kunkel is a Democrat.