William Beitzel

William Beitzel, was born in Dover Township, York Co., Penn., November 11, 1822, and is a son of Daniel and Magdalena (Frantz) Beitzel, the latter a native of Manchester Township. His grandfather, William Beitzel, was a shoe maker in Germany, and died in his native country. The father of subject was born in Prussia in 1792, came to America in 1817, settled in Dover Township, and there resided until 1842, when he removed to Warrington Township. He had five children: William, Elizabeth, Susanna, Daniel and Leah. He died in 1867. At eighteen years of age our subject commenced learning the carpenter’s trade, which he followed for ten years. He then began farming, and now owns nearly 500 acres. He was married in 1845 to Miss. Leah Bentz, daughter of Jacob Bentz. They have had the following children: Leah, Daniel, Elizabeth, William B., Tillie, Rose, Nanny, Ellen, George W. and Charles. Mr. And Mrs. Beitzel are members of the United Brethren Church.

Taken from the book, “History of York County, Illustrated 1886” by John Gibson, Historical Editor