Amos Druck

Amos Druck, son of George and Catherine (Shell) Druck, was born November 10, 1851, in Hellam Township, and is the fifth of twelve children: Henry (deceased), Elizabeth (deceased), Susan (deceased), Amos, Aaron, George W., Moses F., John Wesley, Emma Jane, Annie (deceased), Elemina (deceased), and Catherine. November 25, 1872, Mr. Druck married Eliza Campbell, daughter of Henry and Lydia Campbell, of Windsor Township. Seven children were born to this marriage: Florence L., Edward H., Mary J., Emma J., Virgie May, Daisey May and Annie (deceased). Mr. Druck was reared on his father’s farm, and began business (the manufacture of cigars) in 1879, and employs from ten to twelve hands at this business. The Druck family settled early in York County; our subject’s grandfather, Gottlieb Druck, was born in Hellam Township. Mr. Druck is a good citizen and highly esteemed by those who know him well. He is a member of the Evangelical Church.


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