Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Sipler, G. W.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bensalem Township


G. W. SIPLER merchant, P.O. Bridgewater, was born in 
Bensalem township April 27, 1822, and is a son of Samuel and 
Elizabeth (Clark) Sipler, natives of Pennsylvania.  His 
father was born in Bensalem, and was a descendant of some of 
the earliest settlers of Bucks county.  The Sipler family 
came to America about 1682.  They were usually farmers, and 
some of the family were extensive landholders both in Bucks 
county, Pa., and in Burlington county, N. J.  They were a 
long-lived and thrifty race.  Our subject's mother is living 
at the age of 89 ears.  His father died in 1829.  George W. 
Sipler is the second in a family of five children.  He was 
reared in Bensalem township, attended the district school, 
and followed farming until he reached his majority, when he 
entered a store in Bridgewater as a salesman.  He 
subsequently became a partner in the business.  His partner 
was not there, so he had the full charge of the store.  In 
1876 he bought out the business and has conducted it ever 
since.  He has been in this store for 41 years.  He was 
married in 1858 to Mary L. Brindle.  This union has been 
blessed with one child, John W., who is now a clerk in the 
store.  His second wife's maiden name was Josephine R. 
Stewart.   Mr. and Mrs. Sipler are members of the M. E. 
church.  He has held most of the offices of the church of 
his choice, such as secretary and recording secretary, 
steward, and class-leader.  In politics he is a republican.  
He has served as deputy-postmaster and postmaster ever since 
1846.  Since early life he has been a member of the I. O. O. 
F.