David Bucher ^{1 2}

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1870 in Amity Twp., Berks, PA. ² David Bucher, blacksmith, 45, was living with wife Mary, 34; Hannah, 17; Amanda, 15; John, 14; and Jacob, 10. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. David's real estate was worth $3,600 and personal estate $500. The post office was Earlville.

2. Book: Historical and Biographical Annals of Berks County, 1909. ¹
John S. Bucher, of Seidel Hollow, Robeson township, Berks county, was born in Amity township Dec. 11, 1855, son of David and grandson of John Bucher. The family is of German origin, and has spread over Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery and Berks counties, in Pennsylvania.

John Bucher, grandfather of John S., was born in Pike township, Berks county, where he died. He was a forgeman. His children were: Jonathan, David, William, George, Sophia, Caroline, Catharine and Elizabeth. Both John Bucher and his wife are buried at Hill Church.

David Bucher, son of John, was born in Pike township, April 12, 1832. He became a very capable blacksmith, and followed that trade all his life. For many years he lived in Amity township, where he died Jan. 3, 1883, and was buried at Amityville, as was also his wife, Mary Smith. Their children were: Hannah, Amanda, John S. and Jacob.

David married Mary Smith. (Mary Smith was born about 1836 in , , PA ².)