BIO: J. F. Spotz, York County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Kathy Francis Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/york/ _______________________________________________ History of York County, Pennsylvania. John Gibson, Historical Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886. _______________________________________________ Part II, Biographical Sketches, York Township, Pg 206 J. F. SPOTZ, son of Jacob Spotz, was born in York Township, York Co., Penn., Aril 28, 1836. he first followed farming and then learned the basketmaker’s trade, at which he continued for nineteen years. In 1872 he purchased property in Dallastown and commenced the manufacture of cigars and leaf tobacco. He has since resided in Dallastown, and his business has grown to extensive proportions. He has a fine farm, which he manages in connection with his other business. Mr. Spotz was married, in 1861, to Miss Leah Miller, daughter of Henry Miller, of York Township. They have four children: Ida Agnes, Maggie May, Clara Bell and Henry L. Mr. and Mrs. Spotz are members of the United Brethren Church, of Dallastown.