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DAVIS C. SINGER, a carpenter by trade and one of the prominent residents of Mechanicsburg, Pa., for a number of years, was born in Middletown, Pa., in 1834, and he died in Mechanicsburg, in 1871.

Davis C. Singer came to Mechanicsburg in 1856, and he followed his trade until 1871, becoming one of the leading men in his line in the county. He was a natural musician, and organized the Singer Band in 1862, which still retains his name and is a lasting monument to his talent and enterprise. This organization is one of the leading ones of its kind in the city. He was a man who made friends everywhere, and died highly esteemed by all who knew him. As a business man he was honorable in all his dealings, and those who knew him found that he could be relied upon in any emergency. In 1860 he married Mary Ellen Sadler, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Coble) Sadler, the former of whom was born Nov. 4, 1809, and died July 1, 1875, and the latter was born May 25, 1819, and died in 1887.

Joseph Sadler, grandfather of Mrs. Singer, was of German parentage, and early settled in Cumberland county. His seven children were: Jacob, John, Samuel, Joseph, William, George and Susan (who married Benjamin Erb), all now deceased.

John Sadler, father of Mrs. Singer, came to Mechanicsburg in 1858, and there lived a retired life until his death in 1875. He was very prominent, and was one of the organizers of the old State Bank of Mechanicsburg, and one of its stockholders. This bank was later merged into the First National Bank. Of his children, Elizabeth C. married Thaddeus S. Comfort; Henry, died unmarried, and Mary Ellen is Mrs. Singer.

Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Singer has resided at her beautiful home on West Main street, and she seeks consolation in works of charity and in her religion, she being a member of the Church of God. She is a lady who is esteemed by those who know her and one who has many warm personal friends.