BIO:  John C. 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

JOHN C. WILEY, son of Samuel and Ellen (Anderson) Wiley, of York County, Penn., 
was born April 16, 1853, on the homestead of 112 acres, which he now owns.  His 
father died in 1859.  In 1879, Mr. Wiley was married to Louisa Strawbridge, 
daughter of John and Grizella (McDonald) Strawbridge, of York County, Penn.  This 
union has been blessed with three children:  Samuel J., Nellie B. and an infant.  
In addition to the 112 acres on the homestead Mr. Wiley owns ninety-eight acres.  
He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, of Centre.  He had held the office of 
auditor for three years.