Biography of Samuel Hauck, son of Joshua W. Hauck: "Mr. Hauck’s father was born in Frederick township on July 7, 1827, and died February 20, 1883. He was educated in the public schools and then learned the trade of tailor at the Swamp. When the Civil war broke out in 1861, he enlisted and served three full years with distinction. He was in the heat of the fight in numerous battles, among them being that of Gettysburg. After returning from the war he resumed his business as a tailor, first a Zeiglersville and later at Perkiomenville. He was a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Reformed church. He was also a prominent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Hauck, senior, is the father of eleven children, as follows: William, Hannah, George, Samuel, the subject of this sketch; Sally, Joshua, who is dead; Harry, Francis, Anna, Lessa and Emma."
