BIO:  Dr. William Lenhart, 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, Dover Township, Pg 95

DR. WILLIAM LENHART, a native of Dover Township, and son of William and Susan 
(Hamm) Lenhart, was born January 20, 1824, is of German descent, and the fifth in 
a family of seven children.  He remained on the home farm until his thirtieth 
year, but in the meantime acquired a good education and was engaged in the 
practice of medicine.  He then combined farming with veterinary practice and in 
1861 relinquished farming and confined himself to his practice as a veterinarian, 
in which he met with flattering success until his retirement in 1883.  He is the 
owner of 130 acres adjoining the town of Dover, a half interest in 114 acres in 
the township, a fine residence in the town, and also of the Dover cemetery.  The 
Doctor has held several borough offices and in politics is a Democrat.  He is a 
member of the German Reformed Church and is a bachelor.