BIO: David SHORE, Huntingdon County, PA

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Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley: 
Comprising the Counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry, 
Pennsylvania, Containing Sketches of Prominent and Representative 
Citizens and Many of the Early Settlers.  Chambersburg, Pa.: J. M. 
Runk & Co., 1897, pages 318-319.
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  DAVID SHORE, carpenter and contractor, Mapleton Depot, Huntingdon 
county, Pa., was born October 10, 1838, in the southern part of that 
county, son of John and Nancy (Swope) Shore. The father also was a 
carpenter and contractor. He was born in February, 1807. His wife was a 
daughter of John Swope. Their family of children numbered five: 
Temperance Gill, married to Wilson Brown, and resided in Shirley 
township, Huntingdon county, both being now deceased; John W., married 
Rachel Ramsey, resides in Shirley township; May (Mrs. W. F. Stumbaugh), 
of Shirley township; Hannah (Mrs. William Ruby), of Shirley township; 
and David.
  David Shore received a plain, old-fashioned education in the schools 
of Shirley township. His first self-supporting work was as a miller. He 
afterwards learned his father's business, carpentry, and still carries 
on the same work, in the execution of building contracts. He was for 
eight years foreman of the Spear White Land Company, but resigned in 
September, 1895. Mr. Thompson is a member of Lodge No. 408, I.O.O.F.; 
also No. 59, P.O.S of A., of Mapleton, Pa., and of P. of H., No. 1134. 
He is a Republican; not active in politics, nor so strongly prejudiced 
as to prevent his voting for the best men, in whatever party they may 
be found. He has been tax collector of Union township.
  David Shore is married to Elizabeth, daughter of John and Susan 
(Peterbaugh) Keister, born in Mount Joy, Lancaster county, Pa. Both 
Mrs. Shore's parents are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Shore have no children. 
Mr. Shore is extremely fond of literature, and has an extensive 
library.