Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Calfe, Samuel H.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Buckingham Township


SAMUEL H. CALFE farmer, P.O. Gardenville, was born in 
Tinicum township, January 21, 1832, and is a son of John and 
Mary M. (Hillpot) Calfe, natives of Bucks county and of 
German descent.  The family settled in Nockamixon township 
and was among the first to locate here.  The grandfather, 
Henry, was a blacksmith during his early life.  He later 
bought a large farm in Tinicum township, where he lived and 
died.  He had only one son, John, who, when he was large 
enough to manage the farm, took charge and the father worked 
somewhat at his trade.  Our subject's father was a farmer, 
which business he followed all his life.  He was the father 
of six children:  Eve, widow of Samuel Trauger; Samuel H., 
Susan, wife of Aaron Rufe; Catherine, wife of Francis 
Worman; Elizabeth, wife of Joseph White, resides in Bristol; 
and Jonas H., who owns the homestead farm and lives on it.  
The father died in his 86th year, and the mother is still 
living. Our subject was brought up on the farm of his father 
until he was 21 years of age, when he began teaching school. 
 He has followed this profession about twenty-five years.  
In 1875 he bought the small farm where he has since lived, 
and on which he has made many improvements.  His buildings 
are all first class and the surroundings give evidence of 
the owner's thrift and industry.  He has a large clock in 
his possession which is said to have been brought to this 
country by his ancestors.  It is known to be over two 
hundred years old.  He was married March 28, 1868, to 
Hannah, daughter of George and Hannah (Ruth) Burgstresser.  
Mr. and Mrs. Calfe are members of the Presbyterian church.  
Mr. Calfe was a school-director while living in Lower 
Makefield township.  In 1880 he was elected secretary of 
Cold Spring Dairymen's Association, which office he still 
holds.  In January, 1882, he was elected treasurer, which 
position he held until April, 1886, when he resigned.  He 
has also been director of the association several times.