BIO: CHARLES H. SIPE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 271-272 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ CHARLES H. SIPE, one of the prosperous business men of Carlisle, Pa., was born Aug. 14, 1859, in the house he now occupies. His education was obtained in 272 CUMBERLAND COUNTY. the local schools of Carlisle, and while still a young man he succeeded to his father's large carpet and wallpaper business, carrying it on for several years, until failing health compelled him to seek a warmer climate. For three years he lived in Florida. Returning to Carlisle, he engaged in the confectionery business for three years, and then entered the employ of the Cumberland Valley Railroad Company as conductor. In January, 1884, Mr. Sipe was married to Miss Ella F., daughter of W. B. and Martha McCommon, and one child has been born to this union, Anna Catherine. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sipe are members of the Lutheran Church, in the work of which they take an active part. They both have marry, friends throughout the city and are deservedly popular.