BIO:  Charles H. A. Whiteford, 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, Peach Bottom Township, Pg 169

CHARLES H. A. WHITEFORD, the eldest son of Hugh C. and Cassandra (Silver) Whiteford, was born 
in Harford County, Md., March 27, 1839.  His parents were of Scotch-Irish and Welsh descent, 
both families being prominent in the politics and business of Harford County.  He remained on 
his father’s farm until the age of twenty years, having, in the meantime, obtained a fair 
education.  In 1865 he entered the mercantile business at Delta, in which he continued until 
1872.  He then opened, at the same place, a photograph gallery, and gave his attention to that 
business for some years.  He married Miss Cassandra Findley, a native of Lancaster County, 
December 4, 1866.  They have one child living – Lizzie Grace – and have buried one in infancy.  
He has held the office of borough auditor for two terms, and is now principally engaged in the 
business of slate roofing.  The Railroad House, one of the principal hotels of the place, is 
owned by Mr. Whiteford.