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Henry Bott, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Zeigler) Bott, was born in West Manchester
Township, in September, 1818. He was reared on his father’s farm. Mr. Bott married Sarah
A. Zeigler, daughter of John E. and Barbara (Kohler) Zeigler. Five children blessed their
marriage: W. M., Martin L., Henry C., John (deceased), and Rose E. (deceased). Mr. Bott’s
ancestors came very early to York, his great grandfather came to York from Germany long
before the Revolutionary war. The subject of this sketch came to Springfield Township in
1855, and engaged in the mercantile business at Smyser’s Station; has also been the agent
for the Northern Central Railroad, at this point, for twenty years, having turned over the
agency to his son, W. W. Bott, about ten years ago. Mr. Bott is a prominent member of the
Lutheran Church, of Seven Valleys.
Taken from the book, “History of York County, Illustrated 1886” by John Gibson, Historical
Editor