Draft:Solomon Emerick

Solomon Emerick was born on Feb. 11, 1840 in Southampton Township, Somerset County, PA, the son of Jonathan and Rachel (Sturtz) Emerick Sr.

He was joined in the bonds of marriage with Mary Ellen "Ella" Albright (April 23, 1841-1906), daughter of George and Elizabeth (Kennel) Albright.

Their nine known children were Ida Lepley, James E. Emerick, Charles Edward Emerick, Jonathan Theodore "John" Emerick, Amanda Ellen Hasselrath, Rebecca Devore Shroyer, Hannah R. Emerick, George H. Emerick and Effa "Effie" (Emerick) Emerick.

In 1870, when the census count was made, the Emericks dwelled on a farm in Southampton as next door neighbors to Solomon's mother. They may have resided circa 1872 onward near Hyndman, Bedford County, PA.

Circa 1879, Solomon and his brothers, Gaumer cousins and others helped erect a new house of worship for the community, known as Comp's Lutheran and Reformed Church.