Christ G. Longenecker
Biography from Biographical Annals of Lancaster County, PA, page 794
Submitted by Wanza CampbellCHRIST G. LONGENECKER. Among the well-known and reliable business men of Maytown, and identified with its best interests all his life, is Christ G. LONGENECKER, the capable and efficient manager of the Hoffman Bros.' cigar manufacturing plant, of Maytown.
Christ G. LONGENECKER was born in that town April 4, 1851, son of Jacob and Mary (GROVE) LONGNECKER, the former of whom was a farmer of East Donegal township, who was a man of means, a school director many years and who died June 14, 1879. Mrs. Mary (GROVE) LONGENECKER survived until Aug. 8, 1888, dying at the age of sixty-five years, and was buried beside her husband in East Donegal cemetery. Both had been most worth members of the Church of God. Eight children were born to this worthy couple, as follows: Elizabeth, who married John C. SWILER, and resides in Philadelphia; Amanda, who married W.W. SHIREMAN, and is now deceased; Anna, who married A.M. CASSEL, of Denver, Colo.; John, deceased; Christ G.; Mary, deceased; George, manager of Watt & Shand's store, Columbia, Pa.; and Ella, who married J.W. PARKERSON of Denver, Colorado.
The LONGENECKER family originated in Switzerland, leaving that country on account of the proscription laws, and settled in Lancaster county at an early day. The paternal grandparents of Christ G., the subject of this biography, were John and Elizabeth LONGENECKER, farmers of East Donegal, and the maternal grandparents were Christ and Elizabeth GROVE, whose ancestry was also Swiss.
Christ G. LONGENECKER was reared on the home farm where he remained until he was fifteen years old, and then went to Philadelphia where he learned the trade of bookbinder, remaining four years, and then returned to his old home. A favorable opening presenting itself, Mr. LONGENECKER entered the manufactory of the S.B. Francis Cigar Co., as foreman and manager, continuing as their efficient and faithful employe for a period of twelve years. On July 1, 1900, he accepted a similar position with Hoffman Brothers.
On Dec. 24, 1874, Mr. LONGENECKER was married to Miss Harriet JOHNSTIN, and to this union have been born: Miriam J., who married H.B. HAINES, of Maytown; Sarah J., who married John H. MILLER, of Marietta, Pa.; Howard J.; Mary J.; and Ruth M. In politics Mr. LONGENECKER is a leader in the Republican party, and fraternally is connected with the American Mechanics. He has long been influential in the Lutheran Church. As a citizen he stands well before the people of his town, and possesses the esteem of all, both in commercial and social circles.
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