BIO:  John B. Pfaltzgraff, 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, Manchester Township, Pg 142

JOHN B. PFALTZGRAFF is the second child of George and Eleanora (Braumer) 
Pfaltzgraff, and was born in Conewago Township, October 14, 1835.  He was reared 
on the home farm, was educated at the public schools, and in 1856 married Susan, 
daughter of Henry Keeney, of Shrewsbury Township.  Nine children have been born 
to this union, viz.:  Elizabeth, Henry (deceased), John, Ellen, Leah, George, 
Annie, Joseph (deceased) and Susan (deceased).  In 1865 Mr. Pfaltzgraff was 
elected county auditor, and served one full term, giving entire satisfaction to 
the people, who, in 1875, called him to the responsible office of county 
commissioner, which he filled for one term equally to the satisfaction of both 
parties.  The parents of Mr. Pfaltzgraff were members of the German Baptist 
Church, while Mr. Pfaltzgraff is a member of the I. O. of R. M. and of the K. of 
P.