Text, David U. Kline biography, Record of Central PA)
Commemorative and Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago 1898. Pg. 1418.
DAVID U. KLINE, a well-known oil producer, is one of the energetic, progressive and prosperous business men of Beaver township, Clarion County. He is thoroughly infomred on every branch of the business, and has successfully engaged in operations along that line since 1883.
Born December 13, 1858, on the Kline homestead in Porter township, Clarion county, Mr. Kline is one of a family of eleven children. At an early age he left home, and in 1876 came to the oil fields, being for seven years in the employ of Israel Neely, now deceased, who was a well-known and prominent citizen of this region. Since then he has successfully engaged in business on his own account as an oil producer, and at the present time is interested in fourteen oil wells, all in Clarion county, some of which he is part owner of, while others are leased.
In October, 1883, Mr. Kline was married to Miss Sarah S. Neely, a lady of intelligence and refinement, who is a representative of a prominent family, her father being Cyrus Neely. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kline hold membership in the Reformed Church of Beaver township. Mr. Kline is unwavering in his support of the men and measures of the Democratic party, and always takes a deep and commendable interest in political affairs. He eminently deserves classification among the purely self-made men of the county who have distinguished themselves for their ability to master opposing forces of life, and to wrest from fate a large measure of success and an homorable name. Of a jovial, genial disposition, he makes friends wherever he goes, and both in business and social circles occupies an enviable position.
