BIO:  B. F. SPANGLER, M. D., 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 48

B. F. SPANGLER, M. D., was born in Jackson Township, York County, February 21, 
1844, to Rudolph and Sarah (Harbaugh) Spangler, and is of German descent.  His 
father was born in 1800, and his mother in 1807.  His father died in 1851.  The 
boyhood of Dr. Spangler was spent on the farm.  His literary education was 
acquired at the common schools and the York County Academy.  In 1865 he began 
the study of medicine, and the following year entered Jefferson Medical College 
at Philadelphia, graduating in 1868, and the same year began the practice of his 
profession in York, which he has since continued.  The marriage of Dr. Spangler 
was solemnized in 1868, to Miss Ada E. Nes, daughter of the late Hon. Henry Nes.  
They have two children:  Theresa J. and Chauncy K.  Dr. Spangler is a Republican 
and one of the directors of the Drovers’ and Mechanics’ National Bank, and 
assisted in its organization.  August 7, 1862, Dr. Spangler, at the age of 
eighteen years, enlisted as a private in Company K. One Hundred and Thirtieth 
Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was mustered out as fourth sergeant at the 
expiration of term of service in May, 1863.  He participated in the battles of 
Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.  Dr. and Mrs. Spangler are 
members of the Presbyterian Church.