Notes:
Data source is "The Mumma Family" by Samuel H. Mumma 1962 & Moomaw book 1990
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: UPPER ALLEN TOWNSHIP OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
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ELI MUMMA, farmer, P. 0. Mechanicshurg, was born, in 1850, on the old homestead in Silver Spring Township, this county. His father, Jacob Mumma, has been so liberal with his money and enterprising in spirit that he has stood at the head of the business industries and substantial improvements for fully half a century. Eli Mumma, the youngest son of Jacob and Catharine Mumma. received a practical education in the common schools, and has thus far passed his life on the farm, preferring agricultural pursuits to either a trade or profession. November 25, 1873, he was married to Annie B., daughter of Joseph and Sarah E. (Fritchey) Eherly, of Hampden Township, this county. To this union were born two sons and five daughters: Thomas C., Wilbur A., Annie B., Mary E., Martha F., Sarah E. and Emma J. - all of whom reside in the county. The death of Joseph Eberly, the father of Mrs. Mumma, occurred April 5, 1885, at the age of sixty-five years and seven months. The married life of Eli Mumma and his young wife was commenced on his father's farm under the same favorable auspices which have continued to this day. In 1875 they moved to the farm on which they now reside. One child-Joseph E.-was born on the grandfather's homestead; Mabel G. and Harry H. were born on their father's farm in this township. Politically and socially Mr. Mumma is of that liberal class whose object is to further the business and social interests in the community. Possessed of abundant means, a fine farm and happy family, he is surrounded by everything to make him happy.