The Lambertville press., 1860-06-13
Death Of Mr.. Ingham.


We regret to announce to our. read
crs the death of the Hon Samnel ..
Ingham. which took place at his late
residence, in Trenton, New Jersey, on
Tuesday the 5th inst, al the age of
81 years. He had been in declining
health for several years, and we believe
was confined to his chamber the. last
four years of his life.
Mr. Ingham was a native OF this
county, and during portion of his
life occupied a prominent position in
public affairs. He was born at tho
family residence near New Hope, on
the l6 OF September l779, and was
the son of distinguished physician,
who enjoyed an extensive practice in
that section Of the country, At the
age Of fourteen years, tho death of his
father changed bis previously marked
out course Of life, and he was linden.
tured an apprentice to the paper ma
king business. During his appren-
ticeship, while he was diligent in learn
ing the art and mystery Of the trade,
he occupied his leisure hours in reading
and studying the exact sciences and
languages. Thus by close application
he became good scholar by the time
he had learned his trade. He was
released from his indenture at the age
of nineteen years, and Immediately
returned home TO his mother, whom
he assisted in the management of the
estate, and which he took the entire
charge Of upon arriving at the age
OF twenty one years. Mr.. Ingham
early entered into politics, and soon
took an influential position in his par
tY. In 1906 he was elected to the
Assembly from Bucks, and was re- cleo
ted the two following years In 1903
Governor Mexican commissioned him
a Justice Of the Peace. After the
declaration of war against Great Brit
tain, Mr. Ingham was elected to Con-
gress, and first took his seat in that
body at the May session, 1913. He
was reelected three times afterWard,
but resigned his seat in 1878, on ac.
count of the ill-health of his wife.
While in Congress he was an active
and distinguished member. and took
part in all the most prominent meas
ures OF the day. About this time he
was appointed Prothonotary Of Bucks
county, the duties Of which Office he
discharged until the fall Of 1919, when
Gov, Findley appointed him Secretary
of the Commonwealth, in which posi-
tion he remained until the expiration
of the Governors term Of Office, when
he returned to his farm and mill. He
was again elected to Congress in Oc-
tober, 1892, where he served until the
4th of March. 1899. Upon the in-
auguration of General jackson, he
Mr, Ingham Secretary Of
the Treasury, over which he presided
until the spring Of 1881, when by
reason of the unfortunate difficulties
in the Cabinet. he resigned and re.
turned TO his home in this county, af-
ter which he retired from public life.
Ia all the pnblic positions which he
filed, Mr.. Ingham acquitted himself
with great distinction, and both his
official and personal character 10 with
out q stain In intellectual capacity
few, if any, Of our statesmen excelled
him. He had most vigorous mind,
which by constant application, he
stored with varied and useful knowl-
edge
Mr. Ingham was buried at the Sole
bury Presbyterian meeting house, on
Friday last, where al appropriate
discourse was delivered by the Rev.
Mr.. Stnddiford, Of Larnbertville. -
His remains were followed 10 the
grave by large conconrse of friends
and acquaintances - Doyleeto,ca Den.
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