[160-13] DAVID W. YEAKEL, b Dec. 30, 1821; d Apr. 30, 1896; s Isaac and Regina (Schultz) Yeakel [160-4]; m Sept. 23, 1852, SARAH LENTZ, b Feb. 27, 1821; d Sept. 11, 1895.
‘David W. Yeakel was born in Springfield Twp., Pa., where the early years of his life were spent. He began farming at an early age and continued in this vocation until he was thirty years of age, when he removed to Lehigh Co., Pa., and engaged in the foundry and machine business in Allentown.
Returning after nine years absence Mr. Yeakel settled in Whitemarsh Twp., near Lafayette Hill, where he lived during the remainder of his life. Mr. Yeakel was a loyal supporter of the Union during the Civil War, and was actively interested in filling the quota for his township.” [Bean Hist. Montg. Co.]
Children (8):
Parents’ family: [160-4] Isaac Yeakel and Regina (Rachel) Schultz
Children’s own families: