My Genealogy Hound

JOHN GARNER EMRICK, polisher, post office Hulton, was born in 1854, in Sharpsburg, Pa., a son of Andrew and Nancy (Wikert) Emrick. His parents lived for some time at Lancaster, Pa., and then came to Sharpsburg, where Andrew enlisted in Co. E, 63d P. V. I. He was wounded at the battle of Fair Oaks, taken prisoner, confined in Andersonville prison, and, so far as can be ascertained, died at Richmond, date unknown. John was educated at the Sharpsburg schools and the seminary. After his father’s death he was obliged to leave school and help to support the family. He started at stair-building when fifteen years old, and later worked in a rolling-mill. He was engineer three years at Woodale, and in 1873 he settled in Verona and became engineer in a paper-mill for a short time; then engaged in the Verona Tool-works, where he has charge of the grinding and polishing department, having several men at work for him. When about eighteen years of age he married Sophia Gillinger, a native of Woodale, Pa. Six children now grace their home: Anna Florence, Harry Ralph, Monclare, William, John G., Jr., and Scott. Mr. Emrick’s ancestors were members of the M. E. Church and Mrs. Emrick’s of the English Lutheran. Mr. Emrick is a republican and is a member of the Verona council. He is also a K. of P.