Samuel J. Hemingray

Death Notice

[Newspaper]

Publication: The Pittsburgh Commercial

Pittsburgh, PA, United States
vol. IV, no. 5, p. 4, col. 3

DEATH OF PENNSYLVANIANS. - Samuel J. Hemingray, formerly of this city, where he was raised, about fifteen years ago removed to Cincinnati, where he, in connection with Ralph Gray, established the first glass house of Cincinnati. We see by the Cincinnati Commercial that he died in Covington on last Sunday evening. He was, both here and in Cincinnati, regarded as a most worthy and honorable citizen.

Keywords:	Hemingray
Researcher notes:	Samuel J. Hemingray was the next older brother to Robert Hemingray who was the co-founder with Ralph Gray of the Gray & Hemingray Glass Works, Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1848. Samuel was an employee until he acquired an eighth interest in the glass works following the death of Ralph Gray in 1863. Ralph Gray and Robert Hemingray did not establish the first glass works in Cincinnati. At least two other enterprises preceded them.
Supplemental information:	Articles: 68, 71, 72, 73, 1959, 3339
Researcher:	Glenn Drummond
Date completed:	April 21, 2004 by: Glenn Drummond;