“In making note of the life of Mr Arbuckle it is proper to mention the fact that he is looked upon as one of the most public-spirited men of Cecil County. He has a pleasant country home, built up by his industry and enterprise, assisted by his capable wife. His homestead comprises sixty-nine acres of excellent land and has all the facilities for the successful prosecution of general farming and dairying. The dwelling, as well as the surroundings, gives evidence of the cultured tastes of the owner.
“A gentlemen still in the prime of life, Mr Arbuckle was born in Montgomery County, PA, in 1845. His grandfather, Daniel, came to this country from Ireland and settled in Philadelphia Co, PA.
“In the common schools of Philadelphia County the subject of this sketch [Samuel] received his education. At the age of sixteen, his studies were discontinued and he began to assist his father in the factory owned by the latter. Gaining a thorough knowledge of the business, he became an invaluable assistant in its management. After spending five years there, he began in the flour and feed business in Philadelphia County, and for five years carried on an enterprise of his own. Coming to Maryland in 1872, he established his home in Cherry Hill, in District No 3, and here he has a large farm, equipped with necessary buildings and divided by good fencing into fields and pastures of convenient size. In 1866 he married Catherine M Kuhn, daughter of Jacob and Rebecca A Kuhn, of Philadelphia County, and a lady of estimable character, who shares with him in the respect of acquaintenances. In politics Mr Arbuckle is in harmony with the Republican party and gives stanch[sic] adherence to the party of his choice.”415
“With his wife he attends religious services at the Methodist Church. He is connected, fraternally, with Roxborough Lodge No 135, F & AM, at Manayunk, PA. The high position he occupies is due to his general intelligence and firm principles.
“In 1863 he enlisted in Company A, Thirty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers. He is now connected with Grant Post No 10, GAR, at Cherry Hill.”415

1860 Census, Cecil Co, District 4, Elkton PO, p 41, dwelling 1098, family 1066
George W WRIGHT, age 48, male, Butcher, born in PA
Elizabeth, age 42, female
George, age 18, male
William, age 15, male
Elizabeth, age 13, female
Margaret, age 11, female
Mary, age 10, female
Merris, age 8, male
John, age 6, male
Ann, age 3, female
Samuel ARBUCKEL, age 15, male
Thurlow, age 5, male
[next dwelling/family was Thomas Tongs, age 54, Paper Maker, born in England and his family: wife Millicent, age 54; son Robert, age 23; son John, age 21; daughter Sally, age 20; daughter Mary, age 19; daughter Charlotte, age 16]

1896 Cecil Co Assessments, 3rd Dist
Arbuckle, Sam’l J; [no real property listed]

1900 Cecil Co Census, 27-Jun-1900, 2nd Precinct, 3rd District, Enumeration District 16, p 78A
ARBUCKLE, Samuel J, Head, male, married, born PA in June 1845, parents born PA, farmer
Catherine M, wife, female, married, born PA in Dec 1845, parents born PA258

He was informant on mother’s death cert (5-Aug-1905).

In his Will file, there is no mention of his farm being sold.303

OBITUARY (exact Cecil County newspaper unknown)
Samuel J Arbuckle
Samuel J Arbuckle, a retired farmer, died suddenly at his home near Andora on December 9, 1916, aged 71 years.
He was a native of Pennsylvania, but had lived in Cecil County most of his life. He was survived by his wife and by three brothers: Daniel T, Philip R, and Paul T Arbuckle.
The remains were removed to Manayunk, Pennsylvania for burial.