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Samuel Perry Auchmuty – Millersburg Attorney
Posted By Norman Gasbarro on July 20, 2018
Samuel Perry Auchmuty, also known as Simon P. Auchmuty, died on 10 November 1884 and is buried at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, in the family plot., and his wife, Jane Elizabeth [Link] Auchmuty (1837-1905), was later buried next to him. The Auchmuty’s had at least four known children.
During the Civil War, Samuel P. Auchmuty joined the 6th Pennsylvania Infantry (Emergency Militia of 1862), Company E, as a 2nd Lieutenant, on 15 September 1962, and within a short period of time was promoted to Major on the regimental staff. At the time of his enrollment, he gave his residence as Millersburg and his age as 37. He was discharged at the conclusion of the emergency, 28 October 1862. The emergency militia was his only known service, so he did not qualify for a pension, and neither did his widow.
From the Harrisburg Telegraph, 11 November 1884:
Death of S. P. Auchmuty, Esq.
Simon Perry Auchmuty, one of the oldest residents of Millersburg, died in that place on Monday morning, after a long illness. Mr. Auchmuty was one of the best known residents of Upper Dauphin, and was universally respected by all – old and young. He was admitted to the bar in 1859, but did not practice much in court, confining his legal labors to local affairs. Mr. Auchmuty was the father of Susquehanna Lodge, No. 364, of Masons, and will be buried tomorrow afternoon with Masonic rites. A large circle of friends and acquaintances mourn his death. He was 58 years of age.
Brethren desiring to attend the funeral of Past Master Brother S. P. Auchmuty, of Millersburg, can do so by taking the 11:25 A.M. train. Brother Auchmuty died 10 November. Funeral to be held tomorrow (Thursday), at 1 o’clock.
William H. Smith, Secretary No. 21.
WIlson C. Fox, Secretary No. 464.
For his service in the Civil War, the Millersburg community honored him by placing his name on the plaque of the Millersburg Soldier Monument:
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News clipping from Newspapers.com. Veterans’ Card from Pennsylvania Archives.
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