BIO:  Thomas J. Neely, 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

THOMAS J. NEELY (deceased) was a son of William and Jane Neely, natives of 
Ireland, who emigrated from that country to the United States, and settled in 
Lancaster County in 1833.  He was born November 11, 1836, and at the age of 
twenty-three, located in Centreville, Lower Chanceford Township, and engaged in 
stock-dealing, and the purchasing and selling of valuable horses.  He was a well 
known business man of York County, and a successful and esteemed citizen.  He was 
married, in 1861, to Hannah J. Colvin, daughter of William C. Colvin, of 
Centreville, who died February 23, 1883.  Mr. Neely died May 30, 1884.  Four 
daughters are descendants:  Lizzie J., Maggie C., Mary A. and Cora.