Charles Kurtz ^{1 2 3 4}

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  Noted events in his life were:

1. Book: History of York County, Pennsylvania (1886): Biography of The Kurtz Family, 1886. ⁴
THE KURTZ FAMILY. The origin of this family in America is authoritatively traced back to Rev. Nicholas Kurtz, who immigrated to America some time in the seventeenth century, and settled in Pennsylvania. George Peter Kurtz was one of a family of twelve children born to Nicholas and Helena (Albright) Kurtz. He was born in Berks County, October 4, 1749. He was one of the early men who came to York County and one of York's pioneer merchants, and an active, enterprising and respected citizen. Here he resided until his death. His son, George Peter Kurtz, was born in York, October 17, 1799. This representative of the Kurtz family was educated for the ministry, but subsequently he learned the carpenter's trade, and chose what seemed to him a more humble sphere in life. He was married, in 1825, to Miss Eliza E. Fisher, also a native of York County, and a daughter of Dr. John and Eliza E. Fisher. The result of this union was two children, viz.: Catherine and Amelia. Mr. Kurtz died in 1836; his widow died in 1882. Another important personage of the family was Charles Kurtz, born August 30, 1791. He was married to Julia Ann Eichelberger, a native of this county. Two children were born to them: William H. and Catherine, now residing in Minneapolis, Minn. The former was born in York, in 1823, and here he has since resided. His early education was acquired at York County Academy, but his extensive knowledge of business has been acquired through his own efforts and in actual practical life. At fourteen years of age he was thrown upon his own resources, and for seven years he was employed as a clerk in a store. In 1848 he engaged in the malting business, and continued until 1872, when he became a member of the firm known as Baugher, Kurtz & Stewart, iron and brass founders, machinists, and manufacturers of turbine water-wheels. There is a connection with this establishment the Codorus Tannery, which is one of the most extensive institutions of its kind in Pennsylvania. A complete sketch of these enterprises may be found in another portion of this work. The marriage of Mr. Kurtz with Miss Mary Baugher was solemnized August 17, 1856. To this union have been born two children: Charles and Julia. Mrs. Kurtz died in 1861, and, five years later, Mr. Kurtz was married to Miss Julia A. Baugher, a sister of this former wife, and daughter of Frederick Baugher, who was one of the leading citizens of York. Mr. Kurtz is enterprising in business, liberal in all affairs of true worth and merit, and ranks as one of York County's most valued citizens. Mr. Kurtz and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church.

Charles married Julia Ann Eichelberger on 10 Oct 1821 in York: Christ Lutheran Church, York, PA.¹ (Julia Ann Eichelberger was born on 16 Nov 1799 in , York, PA ^{6 7}, christened on 27 Dec 1799 in York, York, PA, died on 26 Aug 1879 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN ^{6 7} and was buried in Minneapolis: Lakewood Cemetery, Hennepin, MN ⁶.)