Cornelius Geesey, son of Samuel and Sarah (Reichard) Geesey, of York Township, was born May 12, 1849. He remained on the homestead until he was nineteen years of age, when he began learning the trade of stone-mason, at which he worked for two years, and afterward followed brick-laying for eight years. In 1876, in company with John Kohler, he purchased a farm of 197 acres at Chanceford, and engaged in farming for five years, after which he removed to Winterstown, and purchased a hotel, which he has kept ever since. He is also engaged in manufacturing ice cream. He was married in 1875, to Mary Ness, of York Township. They have three children: Laura, Sarah E., and Francis. Mr. And Mrs. Geesey are members of the Lutheran Church.


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