BIO:  David H. WELSH, 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 56

DAVID H. WELSH is a son of Charles and Eliza Welsh, natives of York County, and 
was born in York Borough August 13, 1845.  He was educated at the common 
schools, and afterward learned coachsmithing, which trade he followed for about 
five years after finishing his apprenticeship.  He then engaged in the ready-
made clothing, gents’ furnishing and merchant tailoring business, in which he 
has achieved an enviable reputation, doing first-class work and carrying a line 
of ready-made and piece goods.  September 17, 1878, he married Miss Frances K., 
daughter of Col. J. A. Stahle, of York.  To this union five children have been 
born, viz.:  Edward S. (deceased), James A., Fannie M., David H. (deceased) and 
Nellie V.  Mr. Welsh is a member of Mt. Zion Lodge, I. O. O. F., and also of the 
Reformed Church.