BIO: J. F. ROHRBACH, Jr., 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, York Borough, Pg 41

J. F. ROHRBACH, JR., dealer in all kinds of hardware, paints, oils and 
groceries, is a native of Codorus Township, born in 1851, son of J. F., Sr., and 
Julia A. (Geisleman) Rohrbach.  In a family of twelve children he is the third, 
and is of German descent.  His parents are natives of this county.  Formerly Mr. 
Rohrbach was a farmer, but at about nineteen years of age he accepted a 
clerkship in the hardware store of Hantz & Bro., of York, and here remained 
twelve years.  In 1883 he began his present business, which has since increased 
from year to year until now he does an extensive trade.  By the flood of 1884 he 
lost about $3,000.  He was married, in 1875, to Miss Emma Meckly, who died in 
1881.  In 1883 he was united in marriage to Miss Ida Neiman, daughter of John 
Neiman.  Mr. Rohrbach has fought his every battle, and through energy he has 
been victorious.  He was educated at the public schools.  Mr. and Mrs. Rohrbach 
are members of the Lutheran Church, and are highly respected citizens.