BIO:  William Manifold, 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, Lower Chanceford Township, Pg 125

WILLIAM MANIFOLD, farmer, is a son of Joseph and Rebecca (Martin) Manifold, 
natives of Hopewell and Chanceford Townships respectively, was born February 8, 
1852, in Hopewell Township.  In 1859 he removed with his parents to Lower 
Chanceford, where he now resides.  In 1880 he became the owner of his father’s 
farm of 130 acres which he occupies in companionship with his two sisters – 
Margaret and Keziah.  His mother was a daughter of Rev. Dr. Martin, for many 
years pastor of Slate Ridge and Chanceford Presbyterian Churches.