Henry F. W. Grothe

Henry F. W. Grothe is a native of Germany, born April 27, 1829. His parents were also natives of Germany, where his father followed the tailor trade all his life. At the age of twenty-five years our subject immigrated to America, landing in the fall of 1855, and immediately locating in York County, Penn. In 1858 he began the business of lime burning, and in 1859 added brick making. In this business, Mr. Grothe has continued up to the present time, and has established an extensive trade. His brick yard, kilns and residence are located on the plank road, upon the limits of York Borough. In February, 1855, he was married to Miss. Willmana Hitecomp, a native of Germany. They have nine children, six living: Charles H., Anna M,., Louisa W., Henry F. W., Frank H. and Anna M. L. Mr. And Mrs. Grothe are members of the St. John’s Lutheran Church, of York, Penn. Mr. Grothe has served for nine years as trustee of his church.


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