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E. P. BURGETT, now engaged in farming about four and a half miles from Carlisle, in Dickinson township, Cumberland county, was born April 16, 1867, son of Martin and Roseanna Burgett.

Martin Burgett was born in Germany April 30, 1827, and in 1833 was brought to America by his parents, settling in Perry county, Pa., near Blue Ball. On reaching manhood he engaged in farming, first in Middlesex township, Cumberland county, and then in Silver Spring township, remaining in the latter place eleven years, after which he came to Dickinson township, where for the past thirty-four years he has been on the Henderson farm, once known as the old Alexandra farm. For the past ten years he has been retired from active work. He married Roseanna Koch, who bore him twelve children, as follows: John died in infancy. M. L., of Middlesex township, Cumberland county, married Emma Blossom, and has had the following children — Lawrence, Homer (deceased), Mervin, John, Martin, Daisy, Almeda, Albert, Bernard, Gordon and Amy. Kate married Jacob Heiser, of Dickinson township, and has four children, James M., Elmer, Elmira and Calvin. James D. married Annie Wetzel and has two children, Mary and Rose. Isaac died at the age of sixteen years. Theodore, died at the age of eleven years. John W., of Dickinson township, married Elmira Wolfe, and has had three children. Hugh F., Mable (deceased) and Martin (deceased). Sarah married John Lehman, of Dickinson township, and has two children, Clarence and William. David died at the age of seven years. E. P. is mentioned below. Michael died at the age of three years. Samuel C. married Katie Neely, and lives in Dickinson township, Cumberland county.

E. P. Burgett was born in Silver Spring township, and attended the district schools there and in Dickinson township, later attending Greason Academy for two terms. When about twenty years old he began to work for his father on the farm, and after a few years moved to Middlesex township, finally returning to Dickinson township and buying the old Ocker farm of twenty acres, where he still resides. He has greatly improved the property since it came into his possession by erecting new buildings and a fine barn and has cleared up the place generally.

In 1890 Mr. Burgett married Minnie Swarner, daughter of John A. and Frances Swarner. They are both members of the Lutheran Church at Carlisle. In politics Mr. Burgett is a Democrat, and he has been active in local affairs, having served acceptably as township clerk, and being now the township auditor. He is highly respected, and his progressive spirit makes him a valuable member of the community.