Aaron Bushong Landis
Biography from Biographical Annals of Lancaster County, PA, page 1171
Submitted by Suzanne NobleAARON BUSHONG LANDIS, who is now serving his third term of three years as deputy sheriff of Lancaster county, belongs to one of the oldest and best known families in that county.
Isaac S. Landis, his father, is now a retired farmer of Witmer. He married Lydia Bushong, a daughter of Henry Bushong, a farmer in Witmer. Nine children were born to this union, six of whom are living: Aaron B., whose name appears above; Israel, a farmer of Witmer; Amos, a farmer of Witmer; Annie, unmarried; Amanda, widow of Henry Denlinger, a farmer of Monterey; and Sarah, wife of Elam Rohrer, a farmer in Oklahoma. Of those deceased, Levi was a farmer of East Lampeter township, but he died in Kansas.
Aaron Bushong Landis was born on his father's farm in East Lampeter township, June 22, 1855, and was educated in the district school. When he was nineteen years of age Mr. Landis took possession of his father's farm as a tenant. On March 16, 1889, he was married to Miss Emma Brubaker, a daughter of Andrew B. Brubaker, a farmer of Rohrerstown, East Hempfield township. After his marriage, Mr. Landis began farming his father-in-law's place, in the cultivation of which he is still engaged. To this union were born six children, four of whom are living: Clayton, a farmer; Mabel; and Herman and Howard are both at school.
Mr. Landis belongs to the Blue Lodge of Masons, the Odd Fellows, the Knights of the Mystic Chain, the Jr. O.U.A.. M., the Knights of Malta, the Young Republicans, and is a trustee of the Reformed Church of Rohrerstown. In his politics he is an unflinching Republican, and has served as township auditor. For four years he was supervisor in East Hempfield township. His appointment as deputy sheriff came as a just recognition of his ability and character as well as his devotion to his party principles. In this position he has given great satisfaction to the people generally. He is now serving his third term, which will not expire until January, 1906.
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