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- FELIX BURKHOLDER (deceased) was for many years one of the prominent and representative citizens of Potter township. Centre county, where his memory is held in reverence and honor. A native of the Keystone State, he was born January 4, 1806, in Annville township, Lebanon county, and was a son of Felix Burkholder, Sr. , who never lived in Centre county, but often visited his son after his removal to the county. In the family were four sons and three daughters, of whom, our subject is the fourth in order of birth. His father being in comfortable circumstances he was provided with fair educational advantages, but generally attended schools where only German was taught.
On February 7, 1833, in the county of his nativity, Mr. Burkholder was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Meyer, who was born in Annville township, Lebanon county, December 26, 1807, and was the fourth daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Meyer. They began their domestic life in Dauphin county, this State, where Mr. Burkholder engaged in milling for a number of years, and where were born to them the following children: Mary, born January 9, 1835, died on the 29th of the following February. John, born April 13, 1836, was a miller by trade, and died September 23, 1893, in Miami county, Ohio, where his family are still living. The next child died unnamed. Catharine, born September 6, 1838, is a resident of Centre Hill, Centre county. Felix M., born September 24, 1839, died May 24, 1893. Elizabeth is the youngest.
In the spring of 1840 the family migrated to Centre county, traveling by boat through the canals to Lewistown, and thence by wagon to their destination. Mr. Burkholder rented what is known as the Red Mill in Potter township, which he successfully conducted until the spring of 1860, when he purchased the William Milligan farm near Centre Hill, and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits for the first time, having engaged in milling for over thirty years with good success. Upon that farm he spent his remaining days, dying on the 7th of May, 1883, and now lies buried in the cemetery of Tusseyville. His wife, who survived him for some time, passed away July 26, 1893, and was laid to rest by his side.
After coming to Centre county, the family circle was increased by the birth of four children, the oldest of whom, a son, died in infancy, unnamed; Michael M., born March 5, 1843, is a farmer of Potter township; Elizabeth, born September 17, 1844, married Daniel Seltzer, by whom she had one child — Elmer B. , who was born September 12, 1868, and died October 17, 1876 (she and her sister now make their home together in Centre Hill, where they have many warm friends); Mary, the youngest in the family, was born August 12, 1849, and died September 10, 1887.
Mr. Burkholder was an energetic, hard-working man, who met with success in his business ventures by honest and fair dealing, and whose word was ever considered as good as his bond. His wife was a consistent member of the Reformed Church, and although not connected with any religious denomination he was a great Bible student, and gave liberally to the support of Churches. In politics he was an ardent supporter of the Republican party. [3]
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records, 1750-2014. Burkholder, A Lloyd - Camp Family.
[the following is from typed text on a library catalog record card]
Burkhold, Felix. Jan 4, 1806-May 7,1883.
Son of Felix Burkholder-Barbara Baum. Married Elizabeth Moyer.
1. Mary, Jan 9, 1835-Feb 29, 1840
2. John, Apr. 1836-Sept. 23, 1893, m.Cath.Luckenbach.
3. Catherine, Sept. 8, 1838-Apr. 12, 1927
4. Felix M., Sept. 24, 1839-May 24, 1893, m. Mary Ellen McClintic.
5. Michael, Mar.5, 1843-May 24, 1983, m.Susan Emerick.
6. Elizabeth, Sept.17, 1844-Jan 1, 1907, m.Daniel B. Seltzer
7. Mary, Aug.12, 1849-Sept.10, 1887
Burkholder Reunion Booklet, 1929, p.21.
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