OBIT: Samuel GUNDAKER, 1885, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA

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Samuel Gundaker.

Samuel Gundaker, one of Lancaster's oldest citizens, died at his residence, 13 
East Lemon street, on Sunday the 19th inst., in the 83d year of his age.  He was 
formerly a merchant at the Buck, this county; was subsequently cashier of the 
Lancaster Savings institution; was for many years an officer of the Jackson 
Rifles, and in later life watchman at the Big Conestoga bridge.

His father, Michael Gundaker, was in his day one of the most wealthy and 
prominent citizens of the county, being largely engaged in mercantile pursuits, 
and the owner of several fine farms.  He had a family of several children.  
Samuel after arriving at manhood left Lancaster and opened a country store at 
the Buck, in Drumore township, and for some years did a thriving business.  He 
afterwards followed farming for a few years and then returned to Lancaster and 
was appointed cashier of the Lancaster Savings institution, remaining in that 
position for several years.

He was very active in city affairs, was a member of councils and the school 
board; and was for years the 1st lieutenant and a ruling spirit of the Jackson 
Rifles.  He was a Democrat of the most prominent type from the days of Jackson 
to the day of his death.  He was at one time wealthy, but lost heavily in the 
shrinkage of values, and being a free liver and liberal contributor to all 
deserving charities he died comparatively poor.  For several years he was 
watchman at the Bi-Conestoga bridge, but being afflicted with deafness, he has 
for a long time been unable to engage in any active work.  He leaves a family of 
several children, a son Michael being at Broad Top, and Charles in New Jersey.  
His daughter, Maria, is the wife of George W. Zecher, and his daughter Annie is 
single.  His brother Henry, formerly in business in this city, is now living in 
Philadelphia.  Mr. Gundaker's funeral will take place Tuesday at 3 o'clock.

Lancaster Daily Intelligencer, April 20, 1885