BIOGRAPHY: Robert E. GOSS, Mifflin County, PA

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The Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley, Comprising 
the Counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, and Perry, Pennsylvania.
Chambersburg, Pa.: J. M. Runk & Co., 1897, Volume 1, pages 628-629.

  ROBERT E. GOSS, Menno, Mifflin county, Pa., was born in Snyder county, near 
Fisher's mill, September 14, 1865.  He is a son of David and Rebecca (Knepp) 
Goss.  His father, David Goss, was born in Snyder county, and was a farmer.  In 
1872 he removed to White Hall, and spent seventeen years as farm laborer.  He 
then rented a farm of  80 acres, in Menno township, which is his present home.  
David Goss was married in Snyder county, to Rebecca Knepp.  Their children are:  
Robert E.; Elliot H., born May 28, 1867, at present clerk for his brother 
Robert; and Paul U., born January 10, 1870.  Mr. Goss is a Republican.  He and 
his wife are members of the Lutheran church.
  Robert E. Goss acquired his education in the public schools of Menno township.  
His first business engagement was a clerkship in the store which he now owns, 
then the property of James R. Fleming, which position he filled for eight years.  
He bought out Mr. Fleming in October, 1894, and has carried on the business ever 
since as a general merchant, with fair success.  Mr. Goss is a Republican.  He 
has served the township as tax collector for two years, treasurer of the school 
board, inspector and clerk of election board, and State and county collector of 
school tax.  Mr. Goss is one of the most enterprising men of White Hall.  He is 
a member of the Lutheran church.