Benjamin S. Dietz, son of George and Catherine (Hammer) Dietz, of Spring Garden Township, was born September 21, 1831. He is the fourth of a family of five children, was reared on a farm and has always followed farming. In December, 1853, Mr. Dietz married Lydia Kauffman, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Wagner) Kauffman, of Windsor Township. Six children (all deceased) were born to this marriage: Uriah K., David K., Mary K., Samuel K., George K. and Benjamin K. Mr. Dietz is a prominent farmer, having managed one of the largest farms in Windsor Township. Hattie D. Kauffman, daughter of Moses and Sarah Kauffman, of Spring Garden Township, was taken to rear by Mr. And Mrs. Dietz, when she was two weeks old, and lived with them until her death in 1880, being in her seventh year, she was treated as kindly and tenderly by Mr. And Mrs. Dietz as if, she were their own child. Mr. D. has been school director and assessor in Windsor Township, and was always a leading citizen of that township during his residence there.


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