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SAMUEL HEMMINGER (deceased), who during life was one of the substantial residents of South Middleton township, Cumberland county, was the son of John Hemminger.

John Hemminger was born in Middlesex township, Cumberland county, and was educated in the pay schools of his neighborhood. When thirty years of age, he was united in marriage with Eliza Heagy, of Middlesex township. He then purchased a farm in South Middleton township, which contained 200 acres of land, and was located two miles west of Carlisle. In 1865 he went to Carlisle, and lived retired from business life until his death, which took place in 1878. The children born to himself and wife were: John, deceased; Jane A., now deceased, who married Lafayette Peffer, and lived in Dickinson township this county; Sarah deceased; Samuel, deceased; Catherine, who married Edwin Graham, and lives in the West; William, deceased, who married Elizabeth Tritt, daughter of Major Samuel Tritt; Joseph, who married Caroline Houston, daughter of John Houston, and both are deceased; Mary, who married William R. McColloch, and lives at Shippensburg; Hettie, who married Joseph Beetem, and lives at Carlisle; Jacob, who married Ellen Drawbaugh; George, a physician of Carlisle; and Susan, deceased.

The late Samuel Hemminger was born Jan. 28, 1827. In his young manhood he went to Indiana, but later, returned to Cumberland county. He married Elizabeth Line, daughter of George Lefevre and Maria Line, and he and his bride settled upon the Ridge farm in Silver Spring township, where they remained until 1870, when they returned to South Middleton township, and resided on the old farm of 113 acres, which they purchased in 1869. There Mr. Hemminger continued farming until his demise, which occurred Oct. 28, 1881. For many years, he was a prominent Democrat, and served faithfully as a school director in South Middleton township. He was a consistent and active member of the Lutheran Church, and was a truly good man, who lived out in his life the precepts of his faith. Seven children were born to himself and wife: Milton L., of Newton township, Cumberland county; John W., who married Laura Bear, daughter of David Bear, of Nebraska; George E., at home; Maria, deceased; and Samuel C. Joseph, and Mary E., all at home.

Mr. Hemminger possessed those qualities calculated to endear others to him, and he had many friends outside his immediate home circle. His death was deeply felt in the community, where he was regarded as a successful and practical farmer and honorable business man.