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SAMUEL W. LAMPING, merchant of Grandview, was born in Harrison County, Ind., December 10, 1843. He is the only surviving member of a large family of children born to Herman H. and Flora A. (Sibert) Lamping, natives of Germany and Indiana respectively. The former came to the United States when he was a young man and located in Corydon, Ind., where he was married, and followed mercantile pursuits until his death in 1861. Samuel W. was reared principally in the county of his birth, receiving a common school education. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company K, Thirty-eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which he served about two years, when he was discharged on account of failing health. After his return from the war he lived at home until 1864, when he came to Grandview, and accepted a position in a drug store. In 1867 he engaged in the wharf-boat and produce business, which he continued with fair success until 1879. He then engaged in his present business in which he has a good trade. In 1866 he married Mary L. Anderson, who died five years later, leaving one child, Lawrence F. In 1874 he married Mary E. Butler. Four sons, George B., Evart, Clifton L. and Samuel G., have been born to them, all of whom are living. In politics Mr. Lamping is a Republican. He has taken an active interest in the political affairs of the county. In November 1882, he was elected Treasurer of Spencer County, which office he filled acceptably and efficiently for one term, and was a candidate for re-election, but was defeated with the entire ticket. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M., K. of P. and G. A. R.; and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His wife belongs to the Baptist Church.