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Below is a family biography included in the Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania published in 1905 by The Genealogical Publishing Company. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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CHARLES H. SIPE, one of the prosperous business men of Carlisle, Pa., was born Aug. 14, 1859, in the house he now occupies. His education was obtained in the local schools of Carlisle, and while still a young man he succeeded to his father’s large carpet and wall-paper business, carrying it on for several years, until failing health compelled him to seek a warmer climate. For three years he lived in Florida. Returning to Carlisle, he engaged in the confectionery business for three years, and then entered the employ of the Cumberland Valley Railroad Company as conductor.
In January, 1884, Mr. Sipe was married to Miss Ella F., daughter of W. B. and Martha McCommon, and one child has been born to this union, Anna Catherine. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sipe are members of the Lutheran Church, in the work of which they take an active part. They both have many friends throughout the city and are deservedly popular.
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This family biography is one of numerous biographies included in the Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania published in 1905 by The Genealogical Publishing Company.
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