Clinton-Dauphin County PA Archives Biographies.....Garman, George W. September 9, 1841 - October 13, 1922
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  Source: Commemorative Biographical Records: Centre, Clinton, Union, and Snyder Counties.
  Author: Beers
  
  
  
  George W. Garman, Justice of the Peace of Pine Creek Township, Clinton County, 
  represents one of the old families of the State. His grandfather, George 
  Garman, was born in Lancaster County, and followed farming and distilling in 
  Dauphin County where he spent the greater part of his life. He was married 
  there, and had a family of ten children: Henry, Michael, Martin, Daniel, 
  George, Samuel, Jonathan, Catharine, Lyddie and John. The grandfather was a 
  Democrat, and he and his family were members of the Lutheran Church. Both he 
  and his wife died in Dauphin County, and were buried in Shoops Cemetery.
  John F. Garman, father of our subject, was born in Dauphin County, and 
  attended its subscription schools, both English and German, speaking and 
  writing the latter language as well as the former. He spent his boyhood days 
  upon his father's farm and in the distillery, and when a young man studied 
  medicine; but on account of his health he never practiced his profession. 
  Following farming in Dauphin County until 1840, he then removed to Clinton 
  County, purchasing land in Pine Creek Township, which he transformed into a 
  fine farm. He erected a house at a cost of $5000, built good barns and placed 
  his one hundred acres of land under high cultivation. He spent seven years on 
  that place, during which time he taught school in the winter season. On 
  selling that property he returned to Dauphin County, locating in Middle Paxton 
  Township, where he operated a rented farm for two years, after which he 
  removed to the A.B Hamilton farm, near Harrisburg, and cultivated that land 
  until his death in 1854. He and his family were consistent members of the 
  Lutheran Church, and in political faith he was a stalwart Democrat. His life 
  was honorable, and he was known as a good husband and father, a faithful 
  friend and a loyal citizen.
  In 1840, John F. Garman was married in Middle Paxton township, Dauphin County, 
  to Elizabeth C. Fertig, a native of that township, and a daughter of Adam 
  Fertig, a farmer, who was of German descent. Her death occurred in her native 
  township, August 19, 1888. She was a faithful mother and a devoted helpmeet to 
  her husband. Her family numbered nine children: George W.; John, a blacksmith 
  of Kane County, Ill.; Elias, of New Columbia, Penn.; Rebecca E., wife of J. 
  Bogner of Dauphin County; Harry M., who was burned to death while camping on 
  Jack Mountain; Annie M., wife of Eli Stout, of Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin 
  county; Daniel, deceased when a young man; Mary C., wife of Jacob A. Kline, of 
  Pine Creek Township, Clinton County; and one that died in infancy.
  George W. Garman was born in Pine Creek Township, September 9, 1841, and when 
  six years old removed with his parents to Dauphin County, where he attended 
  the public schools in the winter months, while through the remainder of the 
  year he assisted in the labors of the farm. When a lad of twelve years, while 
  helping to thresh grain he had his right arm caught in the machinery, and the 
  injury necessitated amputation, the operation being performed by Dr. 
  Weilsling, of Harrisburg. A year later his father died, leaving a large family 
  to be provided for, and as our subject was the eldest of the family the burden 
  of responsibility fell upon him. He learned to use his left hand to write, and 
  soon afterward obtained a teacher's certificate. He taught school in Dauphin 
  county between the ages of 18 and 21 years, and then through the 
  instrumentality of his uncle, Henry Garman, who was a school director in Pine 
  Creek Township, Clinton County, he obtained the position of teacher in the 
  Garman school. Later he returned to Dauphin County, where he engaged in 
  teaching until 1861, when he again came to Clinton County, and served as 
  teacher in the Garman school until 1867, successfully following that 
  profession for 17 years. He then turned his attention to farming on the old 
  Kissel place, and the following year was elected Constable of the township. He 
  has also served as Justice of the Peace for the past 21 years, and so fair 
  have been his decisions that he has never had a case appealed to a higher 
  court. He is a man of talent and scholarly attainments, and what he has 
  accomplished in life is most creditable to his ability and ambition. He made 
  excellent improvements upon his farm, and is now the owner of a valuable 
  property.
  Mr. Garman was married in Pine Creek Township, Clinton County, in September, 
  1867, to Ellen B. Kissel, who was born in Oakland, Lycoming County, June 2, 
  1833. Her father, Andrew Kissel, was born in Cumberland County in 1772, a son 
  of John Kissel, and one of a family of nine children. His father was of German 
  descent, was a farmer by occupation and a soldier of the Revolutionary War. 
  Andrew Kissel was educated in the German tongue, and with his parents removed 
  to Lycoming County, where he followed farming. He afterward purchased one 
  hundred acres of land in Pine Creek Township, Clinton County, which he greatly 
  improved and later sold. He then bought 89 acres in the same township, which 
  he operated for a number of years. His last days, however, were spent in 
  retirement, and he died in 1868. His wife bore the maiden name of Elizabeth 
  Bowers, and was a daughter of Christopher and Madeline (Stetzell) Bowers, both 
  of German descent. Seven children were born to Mr and Mrs Kissel: Henry, 
  deceased; Sarah, deceased wife of Jacob Kline; G. Shriver, deceased; 
  Christopher, a farmer of Pine Creek Township; Elizabeth, who died in 
  childhood; Jane E., deceased wife of Daniel Kline; and Mrs. Garman. The father 
  of this family was first a Whig and afterward a Republican in political 
  belief, and in religious faith he was a Lutheran. He died at the advanced age 
  of over ninety years.
  To Mr. and Mrs. Garman were born four children: John A., born August 17, 1868, 
  died at the age of seven years; Joseph K., born May 12, 1872, died in infancy; 
  Elias C., born October 12, 1874, died in infancy; and Daniel K., born July 3, 
  1876, now assists in the operation of the home farm. Mr. Garman is a member of 
  the Patriotic Order Sons of America, and of Chatham Run Council, of which he 
  was secretary and president. He served as supervisor of his township for 
  eighteen years, and discharged his duties with marked fideltiy and ability. He 
  has steadily worked his way upward in the face of difficulties that would have 
  utterly discouraged many men, and has achieved a success that reflects great 
  credit upon his ability. He has won the highest esteem of friends and 
  neighbors, and all who know him entertain for him warm regard.
  
  Commemorative Biographical Records: Centre, Clinton, Union, and Snyder 
  Counties.
  Chicago, IL, J.H. Beers, 1898. (pages 746, 747)
  
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