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Pennsylvania Death Certificate #92712

Name: Daniel Meyer
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 63 years 21 days
Occupation: farmer
Marital Status: married
Birth: 21 Aug 1852 in Pennsylvania
Death: 11 Sep 1915 in Penn Twp., Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Cause of Death: Valvular Disease of the Heart - Nephritis
Father: Phillip Meyer
Mother: Margaret Stover
Burial: 15 Sep 1915 in Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania
Informant: Irvin A. Meyer, Coburn, Pennsylvania

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188095064/daniel-meyer

Daniel married Sarah Stover on 22 Sep 1877 in Centre County, PA. Sarah was born on 5 May 1855 in Penn Township, Centre County, PA; died on 18 Feb 1930 in Penn Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 21 Feb 1930 in Aaronsburg Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. William Meyer was born on 19 Jan 1886 in Pennsylvania; died on 27 Aug 1907 in Penn Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 31 Aug 1907 in Aaronsburg Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA.
2. Irvin Andrew Meyer was born on 4 Nov 1880 in Penn Township, Centre County, PA; died on 5 Jan 1947 in Penn Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 8 Jan 1947 in Fairview Cemetery, Millheim, Centre County, PA.

Other Events:

• Residence: Philip lived on Pine Creek, south of Aaronsburg.

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Buried:
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Philip married Magadalena Stover. Magadalena was born on 12 Dec 1819 in Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA; died on 03 Mar 1853 in Spring Mills, Centre County, PA; was buried in Aaronsburg Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
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Other Events:

• Church: Old German Reformed
• Occupation: farmer and miller

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COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Page 530

George Meyer was the first of the family to come to Haines township, Centre county. He was born in Campbelltown, March 25, 1782, and in 1827 came to Centre county, buying a farm and millsite on Pine creek, where he erected a mill. He was a giant in strength, yet inferior to his brothers, Henry, John and Michael. He married Catharine Meyer, who was born December 2, 1788, a daughter of John Jacob Meyer, and died March 13, 1858. He passed away January 1, 1854, and was buried with his wife at Aaronsburg, Centre county. Their family constituted the following children: George, born January 13, 1806...; John, a farmer by occupation, died in Penn's Valley, January 28, 1878; Catharine married Andrew Harter, and died in Penn's Valley, October 3, 1S72; Henry died in Haines township. Centre county, March 9, 1877; Mary wedded Andrew Stover, and lives in Penn's Valley; Philip died in Haines township, June 25, 1876; and Jacob G., a resident of Aaronsburg, at one time represented his district in the State Legislature.



From The Meyer Family Tree compiled by John D. Meyer, Tyrone, PA, October, 1937,
In 1827 with his family moved to Center Co., PA purchasing a farm and mill site on Pine Creek one mile east of Coburn where he erected a grist mill. He was an accomplished singer. He was especially fond of the chase and his home was always headquarters for the hunters during the season.



George Meyer came into Penn's Valley, Centre county, Pa., in 1837, locating on Pine Creek, south of Aaronsburg, Pa., where he purchased a farm and a mill site on which a grist mill was erected. (Property of John George Morr.) Mr. Meyer was a man of stout physical frame and great strength, but was inferior in that respect to his giant brothers, Henry, John and Michael. The Meyers were nearly all fine singers; many of them have been from generation to generation instructors in music, both vocal and instrumental, and have been leaders of choirs in the churches of the neighborhoods in which they resided. George Meyer led singing in the Reformed Church, Campbellstown, Pa., from the time he was sixteen years of age (1798) until 1827 when he removed to the vicinity of Aaronsburg, Pa. He led the singing in the Reformed Church, Aaronsburg, from 1827-32. Mr. Meyer was passionately fond of the chase, and often in company with near relatives, and others, indulged in this exhilarating pastime. His place was a recognized headquarters of the sporting fraternity of the neighborhood, and among those who frequently visited them were the famous hunters of that period, the Roush brothers. — Meyer Genealogy.



Name:
George Peter Meyer

Buried:
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On the 1st of January, in Centre County, George Meyer, formerly of Lebanon County, aged 71 years, 8 months and 7 days.

Der Libanon Demokrat, Jan. 20, 1854

George married Catharine Meyer. Catharine (daughter of John Jacob Meyer and Julia Morr) was born on 02 Dec 1788 in Millbach, Lebanon County, PA; died on 13 Mar 1858 in Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Aaronsburg Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer. 1890, page 118.
Catharine (John Jacob, Jacob. Gr. Meyer) was married to George Meyer, her father's cousin, of Pennsvalley, Pa. She was born Dec. 2, 1788; died March 13, 1858; buried at Aaronsburg, Pa.



From Genealogy of The Morr Family. Julia Morr and her Descendants - chapter IX
Catherine (Julia, Andrew,) was born in Penn's township, Northumberland County, Pa., near Freeburg, December 2, 1788; died March 13, 1858. She was married to George Meyer,* her cousin. He was born at Campbellstown, Lebanon county, Pa., March 25, 1782 ; died January 1, 1854 ; both are buried in the Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Pa. Catherine was a woman of small stature; was of a very kind, benevolent disposition, and greatly esteemed by her friends and neighbors for her many noble qualities.

* George Meyer came into Penn's Valley, Centre County, Pa., in 1837, locating on Pine Creek, south of Aaronsburg, Pa., where he purchased a farm and a mill site on which a grist mill was erected. (Property of John George Morr.) Mr. Meyer was a man of stout physical frame and great strength, but was inferior in that respect to his giant brothers, Henry, John and Michael. The Meyers were nearly all fine singers; many of them have been from generation to generation instructors in music, both vocal and instrumental, and have been leaders of choirs in the churches of the neighborhoods in which they resided. George Meyer led singing in the Reformed Church, Campbellstown, Pa., from the time he was sixteen years of age (1798) until 1827 when he removed to the vicinity of Aaronsburg, Pa. He led the singing in the Reformed Church, Aaronsburg, from 1827-32. Mr. Meyer was passionately fond of the chase, and often in company with near relatives, and others, indulged in this exhilarating pastime. His place was a recognized headquarters of the sporting fraternity of the neighborhood, and among those who frequently visited them were the famous hunters of that period, the Roush brothers.

Buried:
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Catharine Meyer was the wife of George P. Meyer with whom she had seven children, George Meyer, John Meyer, Catharine (Meyer) Harter, Henry Meyer, Mary (Meyer) Stover, Philip Meyer and Jacob G. Meyer.

Notes:

According to the Pennsylvania Archives series 6 volume 1 page 295, Christopher Meyer served in the Revolution, Fourth Battalion Penna Militia, and served his tour.



From The Meyer Family Tree compiled by John D. Meyer, Tyrone, PA, October 1937.
The youngest son of Henry the original Meyer from Germany was born at Mulbach (sic) in 1734. About 1764 he bought a tract of 700 acres of land between the present site of Campbellstown and Hershey, Pa. A number of the farms comprising this tract are still owned and occupied by members of the Meyer family. He married Anna Maria Schaeffer, daughter of Alexander Schaeffer, who came from Germany in 1740 and settled at Mulbach and was a neighbor of the Meyer family.



From Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890. Pages 89-92.
CHRISTOPHER MEYER (son of the Meyer from Germany) was born at Mühlbach (Heidleberg township, Lancaster County, then) and was the youngest son of the family, but I am not certain that he was the youngest child as there was one daughter (if not two) and she may have been younger. Of the early life of Christopher and his brothers but little is known. Their childhood days were passed amid the stirring scenes and dangers of frontier life. The Mühlbach and the Tulpchocken witnessed not a few deadly encounters between the early settlers of that region and the hostile Indians. Conrad Weiser, a prominent character in the early history of Pennsylvania, was their friend and near neighbor. Through his influence over the Indians and his wise diplomacy many threatened dangers from that source were averted. There is a tradition that the Meyer who came from Germany was a member of Col. Weiser's colony. Christopher and his brother Michael left Mühlbach and purchased a tract of 700 acres near the present site of Campbellstown, Lebanon Co., Pa. It is said their father did not approve of the venture, supposing that the soil was not of much account. And it appears Michael shared his opinion as he sold out to his brother Christopher and returned to Mühlbach. This must have occurred about the year 1769 as shown by bonds of this date which Christopher and his father-in-law Alexander Schaeffer had given Michael for his interest in the tract.(1)

1. Note. Christopher and Michael Meyer and Alexander Schaeffer executed bond for part of said tract to Robt. McLeary, dated April 10, 1769. In the same year, May 1st. Christopher Meyer and Alexander Schaeffer gave bond to Michael Meyer for £200. It seems Michael sold that time and returned to Mühlbach. It is said he then purchased the old Mühlbach homestead. On one of these bonds is Michael's receipt for £100, dated Aug. 12, 1771, which shows that he was then still living. Michael was never married. See page 129.

The land, however, was of the best in the State, and the old gentleman's opinion on the subject had been at fault. If I mistake not the tract was subsequently divided into five or six farms and apportioned among Christopher's sons. That part on which is located the old homestead is now owned by one of Christopher's grandsons. Christopher put up good substantial stone buildings on his farm modeled after the style of architecture then in vogue throughout the rural districts. I visited the place in 1883 and found the buildings still in good repair. Here Christopher remained until his decease, but all his children, except several of his grandchildren, moved to other parts. His descendants are found principally in Lebanon, Snyder and Centre Counties, Penna., and a number have moved West. It is remarkable how families migrate. Of his brother Jacob's descendants (male) not one remains, as far as I know, neither in Lebanon nor Snyder County. Christopher was married to Anna Maria, daughter of Alexander Schaeffer. She was a sister of Catharine, wife of John Meyer of Mulbach, who was Christopher's nephew. "We designated," says Michael Meyer of Mulbach, "our cousins of Cambelltown the big Meyers.'" A term not inappropriate as some of them were giants in stature and physical strength. For example, Michael who removed to Spring Bank, Centre Co., Pa., was a man of prodigious proportions. He weighed 386 lbs. and when passing through an ordinary door his shoulders would almost touch the sides of it. John, also, was a man of large stature, towering head and shoulders above his fellows. The descendants of Christopher, subject of this sketch, were nearly all fine singers; many of them have been, from generation to generation, instructors in music both vocal and instrumental, and have been leaders of choirs in the churches of the neighborhoods in which they resided.
Honorable Jacob G. Meyer furnishes the following scrap of history illustrating this fact, which may appropriately be inserted here: -George Meyer, youngest son of Christopher and father of Hon. Jacob G., led singing in the Reformed Church, Cambelltown, Pa., from the time he was sixteen years of age (born March 25, 1782) until 1827 when he removed to Pine Creek, south of Aaronsburg, Pa. His nephew Henry Meyer, son of Michael, then conducted singing at Cambelltown until his death in 1873, and his sons now lead the choir in the same church. After George came into Pennsvalley in 1827 he conducted singing in the Reformed Church at Aaronsburg, until about the year 1832, when George, his son, took his place until 1840; then Hor. Jacob G., another son, took charge of the choir until about the year 1878, when he was succeeded by his son William T. Henry Meyer, Christopher's oldest son, moved into Pennsvalley, near Boalsburg, Pa., in 1823, and became the leader of the choir in the Reformed Church there, assisted by his sons Henry, Philip, Jacob and Joseph, continuing in that capacity until his decease in 1844. At present "big" Henry's sons Philip, Henry, Calvin and Jacob lead singing in the same church. Christopher Meyer, son of the subject of this sketch, settled at Freeburg, Pa., in 1800; he led singing in the church there for twenty years and his sons and grandsons ever since. His son Frederick C. is the founder and Director of the Musical College, Freeburg, an institution which has achieved merited popularity in central Pennsylvania. The Meyers of Freeburg are widely celebrated as musicians and through their zeal and efficiency in this noble profession their town has acquired a reputation as a musical centre.
Some of the Meyers were excessively fond of the chase. Grandfather Henry, several of his brothers, and Christopher's sons Michael, Jacob and George frequently visited each other at their respective homes in Penns, and Brushvalleys, and joined in the pursuit of game which was then abundant. There was no lack of dogs, and when several packs had been brought together and let loose there was sufficient music to inspire the hunters. The Mulbach Meyers, descendants of John, were also fond of the chase.
Christopher Meyer died Aug. 2, 1801; aged 67 years. His wife Anna Maria was born Feb. 19, 1744; died Jan. 1, 1823. Both are buried in the German Reformed Cemetery, Cambelltown, Pa.

Buried:
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Aged 67 years
1st Co., 2nd Batt. Lancaster County Militia
(Revolutionary War)

Christopher married Anna Maria Schaeffer. Anna (daughter of Alexander Schaeffer and Eva Anna Angelica Engle) was born on 19 Feb 1744 in Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA; died on 01 Jan 1823 in Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA; was buried in Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
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wife of Christopher Meyer
daughter of Alexander & Anna Engel Schaeffer

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From Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
John Jacob (son of Jacob, son of Gr. Meyer) was married to Julia Morr, sister of his brother Philip's wife, Margaret. See note, page 41. The family moved from near Freeburg, Pa., to Pine Creek, near Jersey Shore, Pa., where a fine tract of land was purchased. At what date Jacob removed to his new home, I could not determine, but I suppose it was about the year 1800. It is said that in physical appearance he resembled his brother Henry (grandfather); they were greatly attached to each other, and visits between them were frequent. Jacob died in 1813; his illness resulting from drinking too freely at a spring of very cold water on a certain occasion when he had been overheated while out in the woods hunting. He lies buried in the old cemetery at Pine Creek, near Jersey Shore, Pa. No tombstone marks his grave. His son, Samuel, lies buried by his side. His wife, Julia, was born July 18, 1770; died Nov. 8, 1824. The descendants of this couple reside in Clinton and Lycoming counties, Pa., principally. There were twelve children, five sons and seven daughters.

Name:
Pvt Jacob Meyer, Jr

Buried:
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Pvt. Rev. War in the Northumberland County Militia. Pennsylvania

John married Julia Morr. Julia (daughter of Pvt Andrew Morr and Catharina Elizabetha Renninger) was born on 18 Jun 1770 in Pennsylvania; died on 08 Nov 1824 in Lycoming County, PA; was buried in Pine Creek Cemetery, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Genealogy of The Morr Family. by Calvin F. Moyer, Assisted by Miss Mary E. Morr.
Julia Morr and her Descendants, Chapter 9, page 243.
https://archive.org/details/genealogyofmorrf00moye and genealogyofmorrf00moye.pdf
Julia Morr, seventh child of Andrew Morr, was born July 18, 1770; died November 8, 1821. She was married to John Jacob Meyer, brother of Philip Meyer, who was married to Julia's sister, Anna Margaret, (see page 71.) The family lived near Freeburg, Pa., until 1809, when they moved to Pine Creek Township, Lycoming, now Clinton County, Pa. Julia and her husband are buried in Pine Creek Cemetery, two miles west of Jersey Shore, just south of the West Branch canal. No tombstones mark their resting place (there are stones there now - 2016). The descendants of this couple reside in Clinton and Lycoming counties, Pa., principally.
John Jacob Meyer was a native of Muhlbach, Lancaster, now Lebanon County, Pa., and came with his father, Jacob Meyer, to Penn's township, near Freeburg, Pa., about the year 1771. In 1809, he and his son Jacob visited the vicinity of Jersey Shore, Pa., with a view of purchasing a farm and locating there. Mr. Meyer, supposing that the country south of town abounded in too much water, made his purchase two miles northwest of Jersey Shore. The farm he bought is at present owned by Harrison Kinney, now located in Pine Creek township, Clinton County, Pa. Mr. Meyer's will was probated at Williamsport, Pa., Nov. 18, 1815; the date of its execution is Nov. 5, 1815. The time of his death is not known, but occurred between the two dates just given. In his will, Mr. Meyer signed his name simply Jacob Muyer; the Register when he certified to the paper, wrote it Jacob Myers, which would seem to indicate that it was then already customary with some to write the name Myers.
List of Children: Catherine. Jacob. George. Mary. Barbara. Christina. Samuel. Philip. Elizabeth. Lydia. Julia. John.
Pine Creek Cemetery is an old burying ground about midway between the month of Pine Creek and Jersey Shore. It is the first place where the early settlers of the vicinity buried their dead.

Buried:
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