BIO: Dorsey J. GINGERY, Clearfield County, PA
 
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From Twentieth Century History of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania,
and Representative Citizens, by Roland D. Swoope, Jr.,
Chicago: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, 1911, pages 383 & 384.
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  DORSEY J. GINGERY, county commissioner of Clearfield County, Pa., is one of 
the county's best known and representative citizens and has been identified 
with public affairs for many years.  He was born in Center county, Pa., August 
6, 1857, and is one of a family of six children born to his parents, who were 
Samuel and Maria (Dorsey) Gingery, the former of whom died in 1902, the latter 
having passed from earth in 1897.
  Dorsey J. Gingery obtained his education in the country schools and until he 
was nineteen years of age remained on his father's large farm.  In 1876 he came 
to Clearfield County and has continued to reside here.  When he reached manhood 
he identified himself with the Democratic party and is one of its influential 
factors in the county.  His first business experience was as a clerk in a 
business house, where he made many friends, and in 1892 he was elected county 
prothonotary and served six years in that office.  Shortly afterward he became 
connected with the clerical force in the sheriff's office, and in November, 
1908, he was elected a member of the board of county commissioners.
  Mr. Gingery married Miss Ada Albert, a daughter of George and Sophia Albert.  
They are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and are interested in its 
benevolent enterprises.  He belongs fraternally to L. L. O. M., the order of 
the Moose, and to the Elks, being the oldest member of the last named 
organization in the county.