BIO:  John B. Gemmill, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Fawn Township, Pg 101

JOHN B. GEMMILL, son of Benjamin and Mary (Brown) Gemmill, of York County, was 
born January 19, 1838, and resided on the homestead with his parents until 1861.  
His father died in 1878, and his mother in 1879.  He was married, in 1860, to 
Agnes M. Workman, daughter of John and Rebecca Workman, of Baltimore, and 
formerly of York County.  In 1874 he was elected member of the legislature, re-
elected in 1876 and served four sessions.  He has had five children, one of whom 
is dead.  The living are Milton C., Willie B., Benjamin M. and Ellis H.  He also 
has an adopted daughter – Molly Rinely.  Mr. Gemmill is a member of the Centre 
Presbyterian Church; he has been treasurer for thirteen years and trustee for six 
years.  He has also held important offices in the township, and takes great 
interest in schools.  He served several terms as township school director and was 
one of the originators of the Fawn Grove Academy.  He is a director in the 
Stewartstown Railroad.  During his legislative career he was devoted to his work 
and faithfully represented his constituents.  He is an ardent advocate of the 
principles of the political party which he represents.  In 1885 he was elected a 
director of the Codorus and Manheim Insurance Company.