Bio: John S. Funk,1827 : Greene County

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JOHN S. FUNK, farmer, Rutan, Penn., was born in Jefferson Township, this
county, November 7, 1827.  His parents, Henry and Levina (Smith) Funk,
who were natives of Pennsylvania, were united in marriage in Greene
County, were united in marriage in Greene County, where they resided
until their death.  The subject of this sketch was united in the  holy
bonds of matrimony, June 4, 1854, with Margaret Craft, who was born in
Fayette County November 6, 1832.  Mrs. Funk is a daughter of Benjamin and
Mary Craft, who were natives of Fayette County, and after marriage moved
to Greene County, and remained until Mr. Craft's death.  His widow is
still living.  Mr. Funk and wife are the parents of four
children--George, Elizabeth, James and Wellington.  Mr. Funk taught
school for fifteen years in the earlier part of his life, and has since
devoted his time exclusively to farming.  He still takes an active
interest in the educational affairs of his township, and has served as
school director.  He is the owner of a good farm of 105 acres, where he
and family reside.

History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates, Chicago 1888