BIO:  M. W. Lau, 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, Jackson Township, Pg 119

M. W. LAU is a native of York County, and was born in West Manchester Township in 
1844; his father Michael Lau, was a native of York County, and a farmer of West 
Manchester Township, until his death.  Catherine (Wolf) Lau, mother of our 
subject, is still living.  Our subject was reared on a farm and followed farming 
for fourteen years, seven years in Paradise and seven in Heidelberg Townships.  
In 1876 he became the agent of the White Sewing Machine Company, which business 
he has successfully conducted up to the present writing; he is also the general 
agent for York County for the Reld Creamery, for which valuable machine he has 
established a large sale.  Mr. Lau became a resident of Spring Grove in 1879, 
where he has since resided.  He assisted materially in the movement for the 
incorporation of the town and was one of the first election officers.  He has 
served as councilman since Spring Grove became a borough, was the manager and 
superintendent of the building of the schoolhouse, and is always a public 
spirited and progressive citizen.  Mr. Lau was married, December 20, 1866, to 
Miss Lucinda Fishel, daughter of Michael Fishel, of Jackson Township.  She died 
July 14, 1876, leaving three children:  Charles K., Henry H. and Minnie K.  His 
second marriage occurred June 1, 1879, when he was united with Miss Elizabeth 
Ellen Senft, daughter of Isaac Senft, of Codorus Township.  They have two 
children – Luther M. and Paul F.  Mr. and Mrs. Lau are members of St. Paul’s 
Lutheran Church.  Mr. Lau has been earnestly identified with his church, and has 
served as deacon since the organization of the church at Spring Grove.