BIO:  John STONER, Sr., 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, Wrightsville Borough and Hellam Township, Pg 81

JOHN STONER, Sr., was born in Hellam Township, December 1, 1820.  His parents 
were John and Magdalena (Strickler) Stoner, of York County, and of German 
descent.  They had eight children, all of whom died except our subject, and a 
brother.  His life was spent at farming and milling, and his education was 
received at the township schools.  In 1842 he was married at Lancaster, Penn., to 
Sarah Landes, daughter of Samuel Landes, of York County, and has had born to him 
six children:  Anna, Mary, Henry L., John, Jr., Samuel and Malinda.  The family 
belong to the Dunkard Church.  Mr. Stoner has twice been supervisor of Hellam 
Township and once assessor.