BIO:  Isaac Runk, 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, Spring Garden Township, Pg 192

ISAAC RUNK was born December 3, 1829, and is a son of John and Lydia Runk.  He embarked in 
business at Frystown, in 1854, and has continued there up to the present time.  He carried a 
well selected line of dry goods and groceries, and has established a good business.  Mr. Runk 
is one of the prominent citizens of the township, and is the present auditor.  He is a member 
of the Spring Garden Relief Association.  In January, 1855, he married Miss Eliza Fry, daughter 
of George and Mary (Spangler) Fry.  By this union there were born five children:  Emma F., 
deceased, Adda L., Mary A., Irena A. and Cora A.