John Erb

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Husband John Erb ¹

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         Father: John Erb (      -      ) 2
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1 M Hiram Erb ¹

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2 M John B. Erb ¹

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3 M Henry B. Erb ¹

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4 F [Unk] Erb

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         Spouse: George Steinmetz (      -      ) 1

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General Notes: Husband - John Erb

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He lived in Elizabeth township, near Durlach, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was a miller and farmer, and kept the tavern where, for many years, the elections were held. He was a prominent politician from 1825 to 1840; filled the office of County Commissioner from 1833 to 1836, where his economical management of county affairs made him popular. He was also a candidate for sheriff in 1833 on the same ticket with Gen. David Miller.

1 Alex. Harris, A Biographical History of Lancaster County (Lancaster, PA: Elias Barr & Co., 1872), Pg 197.

2 Alex. Harris, A Biographical History of Lancaster County (Lancaster, PA: Elias Barr & Co., 1872), Pg 195.