Samuel P. Gemmel, councilman from the first ward of Catasauqua, was born at Easton, Pa. May 6, 1864. He is a son of the late John Gemmel of Catasauqua.

Samuel P. Gemmell, at the age of 16, learned the trade of tinsmithing. He worked at Topton, Ashley and Reading. In 1885 he came to Catasauqua, where he has resided ever since. In 1891, he engaged in business for himself on Front Street, and in 1900 built his present place of business at 315 Second Street, where he, in connection with his work, has also conducted a variety store. Mr. Gemmel takes an interest in municipal affairs, and in 1911 was elected councilman from the first ward. He is a member of No. Surrender Council, No 103, J. O. U. A. M., Royal Arcanum, No 1110, of Catasaqua, and David Thomas Chamber, K. of P., No 74. He is a member of Salem Reformed Church, where he since 1911 conducts the primary department. On the 16th of April, 1893, he was married to Edith I. Younger, a daughter of William and Isabella (Kurtz) Younger. This union is blessed with one child, Ellen Isabella.