BIO:  James R. Wiley, 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, Fawn Township, Pg 104

JAMES R. WILEY, son of Thomas and Isabella (Irwin) Wiley, of York County, Penn., 
was born February 15, 1852.  His grandfather, James Wiley, was one of the 
earliest settlers of York County, Penn.  Thomas Wiley, subject’s father, owned a 
farm of 100 acres and founded the Rock Run Mills, now owned and worked by his son 
James R.  The latter began learning the milling trade when sixteen years of age, 
and has followed it since.  He also runs a saw-mill.  Mr. Wiley is a member of 
Centre Presbyterian Church and holds the position of trustee.