BIO:  Charles H. Yinger, 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, Manchester Township, Pg 145

CHARLES H. YINGER is the fifth of twelve children of Paul and Christine Yinger, 
of Manchester Township.  Early in life, Mr. Yinger worked as a blacksmith in his 
father’s shop, with whom he learned the trade.  He carried on this business for 
twelve years – ten years in York Township, and two years in Manchester Township.  
March 15, 1849, Mr. Yinger married Mary Hoover, daughter of William and Rebecca 
(Matthias) Hoover, of Manchester Township.  Three children have blessed this 
marriage:  Margaret (deceased), Albert (deceased) and Ellen.  Mr. Yinger has been 
school director two terms, also member of the council of Manchester Borough, and 
enjoys the confidence and esteem of his neighbors and all who know him.  His 
ancestors were early settlers in Manchester Township.