Notes:

Section 1, Row 10, #13. New and old stone. Philip is son of Wallace. Wallace is son of J. Phliip and Isabella Kreider. Therefore, Philip is buried next to his grandparents.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76931928/philip-kreider

Other Events:

• Occupation: 1900-farmer; 1910-own income; 1920-general carpenter; 1930-retired
• Census: 1900, Miles Township, Centre County, PA
• Census: 1910, Miles Township, Centre County, PA
• Census: 1920, Miles Township, Centre County, PA
• Census: 1930, Miles Township, Centre County, PA
• Census: 1940, Miles Township, Centre County, PA

Notes:

Section 6, Row 9, #8. Next to wife, Ella

Name: Wallace Jacob KREIDER 1 2 3 4 5 6
Birth: 21 FEB 1863 in PA 4
Death: 11 MAY 1949 4
Burial: St. Peter's Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA 4
Note: 1870 - age 7.
1880 - age 17.
Of Wolf's Store.

Sources:
1. Type: Census
Title: 1870 U.S. Census
Place: Penn Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
2. Type: Census
Title: 1880 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
3. Type: Book
Title: Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania
Author: J. H. Beers & Co.
Date: 1898
4. Type: Book
Title: The Cemeteries of Miles Township
Author: Centre County Genealogical Society
Publication: Centre County Genealogical Society
Date: 2004
5. Type: Book
Title: History of Gift, Kern & Royer Family
Author: Aaron Kern Gift
Publication: Herald Printing & Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA
Date: 1909
Text: Wallace J.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94594758/wallace-jacob-kreider

Wallace married Ella C. Hosterman on 12 May 1886 in Centre County, PA. Ella (daughter of John Kreamer Hosterman and Susanna Gramley) was born on 12 May 1868 in Pennsylvania; died on 11 Feb 1956; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Section 6, Row 9, #8. Next to husband Wallace.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94594569/ella-kreider

Other Events:

• Occupation: farmer
• Residence: Brush Valley, Centre County, PA
• Residence: Kreider farm, Rebersburg, Pennsylvania
• Census: 1870, Penn Township, Centre County, PA

Notes:

COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.

Philip Kreider, (was) a prominent farmer and merchant. He was born in Lebanon county, Penn., in 1803, and died in January, 1842. In December, 1828, he married Leah Bowman, who was born in Cornwall township, Lebanon county, January 3, 1803, and died April 4, 1856.
Eight children were born to them: Melinda Ann, widow of George W. Stover, of Penn township; William S., who died in 1855, aged twenty-three; Rozanna, who died in infancy; John Philip, who died leaving a family in Miles township; George, deceased in infancy; Reuben H., who died young; J. B. Kreider, M.D., practicing medicine in Bucyrus, Ohio; and Mary C. (Mrs. Weaver).



Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76919870/john-philip-kreider

Buried Section 1, Row 10, #12, next to wife, Isabella Royer Kreider, and son Calvin. Stone apparently read "J. Philip Kreider"

John married Isabella Jane Royer. Isabella (daughter of Henry Royer and Mary Gross) was born on 19 Feb 1834 in Pennsylvania; died on 29 Mar 1909 in Miles Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 1 Apr 1909 in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Kreider farm, Rebersburg, Pennsylvania
• Census: 1880, Miles Township, Centre County, PA
• Census: 1900, Miles Township, Centre County, PA

Notes:

Name: ISABELLA JANE ROYER
Birth: 19 FEB 1834 1
Death: 29 MAR 1909 1
Note: Isabelle Jane Royer married Jacob Philip Kreider. They reside at Wolf's Store, Pa. Mr. Keider died Jan. 14, 1880, aged 44 years, 8 months and 28 days and is buried at Rebersburg, Pa. The following children were born to this union: Newton Philip, Wallace J., Calvin J., (who died July 23, 1867, aged 8 months and 25 days and is buried at Rebersburg, Pa.,) Rosa May and Henry Royer.

Father: HENRY ROYER b: 6 APR 1796 in BETHEL TWP., BERKS CO., PA
Mother: MARY GROSS b: 29 MAR 1801 in NEW BERLIN, PA

Name: Isabella Jane ROYER 1 2 3 4 5
Birth: 19 FEB 1834 in PA 3 6
Death: 29 MAR 1909 6
Burial: St. Peter's Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA 6
Note: 1850 - age 16.
1870 - age 35.
1880 - age 46. Widowed.

Father: Henry ROYER b: 6 APR 1796 in Bethel Twp., Berks Co., PA
Mother: Mary GROSS b: 29 SEP 1800 in New Berlin, Northumberland Co., PA

Sources:
1. Type: Census
Title: 1850 U.S. Census
Place: Ferguson Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
2. Type: Census
Title: 1870 U.S. Census
Place: Penn Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
Text: Issabella
3. Type: Census
Title: 1880 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
4. Type: Book
Title: The Cemeteries of Miles Township
Author: Centre County Genealogical Society
Publication: Centre County Genealogical Society
Date: 2004
Text: Isabella Royer W. Kreider
5. Type: Book
Title: History of Gift, Kern & Royer Family
Author: Aaron Kern Gift
Publication: Herald Printing & Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA
Date: 1909
Text: Isabella Jane Royer, d/o Henry Royer & Mary Gross, w/o Jacob Philip Kreider
6. Type: Book
Title: The Cemeteries of Miles Township
Author: Centre County Genealogical Society
Publication: Centre County Genealogical Society
Date: 2004

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76919958/isabella-kreider

Buried Section1, Row 10, #12, next to husband J. Philip, and son Calvin.

Notes:

Commemorative Biography of Central Pennsylvania:
The many friends of Mr. & Mrs. John K Hosterman of Miles Twp will be grateful to find this brief history of them. Mr. Hosterman was a member of a pioneer family of Miles Twp where he was born Dec 26 1826. He was just a boy of 8 when his father died and after this he went to live with relatives spending time with John Kramer & then with his uncle David Wolfe near Wolf's store. After several years he learned the tanners trade but the work did not agree with him so he returned to farming. In 1848 in Brush Valley he married Miss Margaret Brungart daughter of George Brungart. She bore him one child and it died and she died soon after. He then married Susanna Gramley who was born May 15 1829, the daughter of Philip & Barbara (Poorman) Gramley. Eleven children were born of this union: Olivia 2/1/1850 Mrs. Harvey Spangler of Harvey Kansas, William A 2/23/1853-8/29/1859, George W 2/22/1855, a dentist in Centre Hall, Emma J 2/3/1858 married Washington Shaffer, Annie V 4/17/1860-10/28/1864, Mary A 7/27/1862- 11/4/1864, Edwin G 5/9/1865, Ella A 5/12/1868 wife of Wallace Kreider & Thomas C 4/4/1873 a dentist in Rebersburg. Mr. Hosterman educated his sons well favor of better schools for all. He is a Democrat and a member of the Reformed Church.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75849869/john-kreamer-hosterman

John married Susanna Gramley. Susanna was born on 15 May 1829 in Wolfs Store, Centre County, PA; died on 20 Apr 1904 in Wolfs Store, Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75849936/susannah-hosterman

Other Events:

• Occupation: farmer, merchant, hotel keeper & carpenter

Notes:

Event: Migration 1835 Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA
Event: Migration 1839 Penn Twp, Centre Co, PA

"...In 1848 Mr. Stover was married in Haines Township, by Rev. Mr. Reese, a Lutheran minister, to Miss Malinda A. Kreider, who was born September 13, 1829, in Lebanon, Penn., where her grandfather, Jacob Kreider, was a well-known citizen in his day. He and his wife, Catherine (Smith), reared a family of five children - two sons and three daughters - Philip, Mrs. Stover's father, being the eldest. The other son, Jacob, died in 1811.
Philip Kreider married Leah Bowman, and in April, 1834, removed with his family to the present site of Centre Hall, traveling in a wagon, the journey from Lebanon County requiring three days. He and Christian Hoffer, who with his family made the trip at the same time, purchased what was then known as the James Lyons farm, and divided it, Mr. Kreider taking the lower portion where Centre Hall now stands. Four years later he moved to Linden Hall, and after one year there located in what is now Penn Township, Centre County. He was a carpenter in his younger days, later becoming a merchant and hotel keeper, his thrifty and industrious life enabling him to secure a comfortable competence.
He and his wife were devout members of the Reformed Church, and were highly esteemed in the community. The wife died April 4, 1836, the husband on January 7, 1842, and the remains of both were laid to rest at Aaronsburg. Their children were Malinda A. (Mrs. Stover); William S., who died in 1855 in Penn Township, Centre County; Rosanna, who died in infancy; John P., who died in Miles Township, Centre County, at the age of forty-four; George B. and Reuben H., who died in infancy; Jacob B., a physician at Bucyrus, Ohio, and Mary C., now Mrs. Daniel Weaver, of Miles township, Centre County."

Page 217 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHCAL RECORD.

...Philip Kreider, a prominent farmer and merchant...was born in Lebanon County, Penn., in 1803, and died in January, 1842. In December, 1828, he married Leah Bowman, who was born in Cornwall Township, Lebanon County, January 3, 1803, and died April 4, 1856. Eight children were born to them: Melinda Ann, widow of George W. Stover, of Penn Township; William S., who died in 1855, aged twenty-three; Rozanna, who died in infancy; John Philip, who died leaving a family in Miles township; George, deceased in infancy; Reuben H., who died young; J. B. Kreider, M. D., practicing medicine in Bucyrus, Ohio; and Mary C. (Mrs. Weaver). The father was fairly well-educated for his day and opportunities, and was reared as a farm boy by an uncle, John Boumberger, he being a mere lad when his father died. As he grew to maturity he proved a good business man, and for several years he carried on a store, also kept a hotel in Lebanon. In addition to this he learned the carpenter's trade, and worked at same for a time. In 1835 he located at Centre Hall, and four years later moved to Penn Township, where he died. In religious faith he was a member of the Reformed Church, and in politics he was a Democrat.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199980359/philip-kreider

Philip married Leah Bowman in Dec 1828. Leah (daughter of George Bowman) was born on 03 Jan 1803 in Cornwall Township, Lebanon County, PA; died on 04 Apr 1856 in Penn Township, Centre County, PA; was buried in Aaronsburg Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Philip Kreider married Leah Bowman, and in April, 1834, removed with his family to the present site of Centre Hall, traveling in a wagon, the journey from Lebanon County requiring three days. He and Christian Hoffer, who with his family made the trip at the same time, purchased what was then known as the James Lyons farm, and divided it, Mr. Kreider taking the lower portion where Centre Hall now stands. Four years later he moved to Linden Hall, and after one year there located in what is now Penn Township. Centre county. He was a carpenter in his younger days, later becoming a merchant and hotel keeper, his thrifty and industrious life enabling him to secure a comfortable competence.
He and his wife were devout members of the Reformed Church, and were highly esteemed in the community. The wife died April 4, 1856, the husband on January 7, 1842, and the remains of both were laid to rest at Aaronsburg. Their children were Malinda A. (Mrs. Stover); William S., who died in 1855 in Penn township. Centre County; Rosanna, who died in infancy; John P., who died in Miles Township, Centre County, at the age of forty-four; George B. and Reuben H., who died in infancy; Jacob B., a physician at Bucyrus, Ohio, and Mary C. , now Mrs. Daniel Weaver, of Miles township. Centre county.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61763546/leah-kreider

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Residence: Royer farm north of Rebersburg, PA

Notes:

Henry was 15 when his father bought the Rebersburg farm. (info from Josephine)

Name: Henry ROYER
Prefix: Col. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Birth: 6 APR 1796 in Bethel Twp., Berks Co., PA 9 10
Death: 8 JUL 1890 in Rebersburg, Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA 12 10
Burial: St. Peter's Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre Co., PA 12 10
Note: 1860 - age 64.
1870 - age 70.
1880 - age 83. States he has an "inflamed brain." Also in household, Eva Greninger, age 27.

Sources:
1. Type: Census
Title: 1860 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
2. Type: Census
Title: 1870 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
3. Type: Census
Title: 1880 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
Text: written by enumerator as Mr. Royer Henry
4. Type: Book
Title: History of Centre and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania
Author: John Blair Linn
Publication: J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia, PA
Date: 1883
Text: Col. Henry Royer, h/o Mary Gross
5. Type: Book
Title: History of Gift, Kern & Royer Family
Author: Aaron Kern Gift
Publication: Herald Printing & Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA
Date: 1909
Text: Henry Royer, s/o John George & Elizabeth Shuey Royer, h/o Mary Gross
6. Type: Book
Title: The Cemeteries of Miles Township
Author: Centre County Genealogical Society
Publication: Centre County Genealogical Society
Date: 2004
Text: Co. Henry Royer
7. Type: Book
Title: Wills of Centre County, PA
Author: Col. Ira F. Fravel
Date: 19 Jan 1939
9. Type: Book
Title: History of Gift, Kern & Royer Family
Author: Aaron Kern Gift
Publication: Herald Printing & Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA
Date: 1909
Text: Berks Co.
10. Type: Book
Title: The Cemeteries of Miles Township
Author: Centre County Genealogical Society
Publication: Centre County Genealogical Society
Date: 2004
12. Type: Book
Title: History of Gift, Kern & Royer Family
Author: Aaron Kern Gift
Publication: Herald Printing & Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA
Date: 1909

From the History of Centre & Clinton Counties, PA: Henry Royer (Col.) came into the valley with his father, John G., in 1811, and now owns and occupies the old homestead. He is eighty-four years of age, and is in the enjoyment of good health. To his kindness and good memory the local historian is indebted for many facts relating to the history of Miles township. Mr. Royer is married to Miss Mary Gross, of New Berlin. They had five children, -- one son, George, who died about a year ago; four daughters: Elizabeth, married to Thomas Wolfe; Phoebe, married to Daniel Brungart; Elvina, married to Aaron Creep, Sugar Valley; and Isabella, who was married to J. P. Kryder. All the daughters are living. Elvina's and Isabella's husband's are dead.

http://books.google.com/books?id=IxYUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA164&dq=%22colonel+henry+royer%22&ei=rZPmSNDZM43sswPN3eT2Bg#PPA165,M1
THE HISTORICAL JOURNAL: A MONTHLY RECORD OF LOCAL HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY, DEVOTED PRINCIPALLY TO NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. BY JOHN F. MEGINNESS, ("JOHN OF LANCASTER.") VOLUME I. WILLIAMSPORT, PA.: GAZETTE AND BULLETIN PRINTING HOUSE. 1888. The Historical Journal By John Franklin Meginness

COLONEL HENRY ROYER, of Miles Township, Centre County. Pa., was 91 years old on the 16th of April, 1887. He is the picture of health and is in the enjoyment of all his faculties: liberal-minded and intelligent, he has always been to the front when anything was to be done to promote the educational, material, or religious interests of Brush Valley. As a repository of local history of Miles and Haines Townships, he has been invaluable to those of us who have endeavored to preserve all that was valuable in that direction.
Colonel Royer's grandfather, Christopher Royer, came from the Palatinate and settled in Lancaster County. The old great-grandmother came over at the same time. She felt sadly in coming to a new country where there would be no church or ministers. The captain of the vessel, a good man, consoled her by saying "one could worship in the heart under a tree." The first sermon she heard in the new country was under an oak tree on the present site of Lancaster City.
Christopher Royer and his wife were both buried at Rap's church, Lebanon County. Their son, John George Royer, born in Bethel Township, Berks County, December 12, 1750, came to Brush Valley in 1811, and died there July 30, 1822. Four of his children grew up: Catherine, who married John Kern; Elizabeth, married Josiah Gift; Christena died single, and Colonel Henry, born within four miles of Millerstown, Berks County (Bethel Township), April 6, 1796.
When they came to Brush Valley, in 1811, there was but one house in Rebersburg (beside the church), the house in which Judge Samuel Fraaks now lives. The hotel, which was older, was burned down.
Colonel Royer owns the old homestead and farm of his father. It lies west, north, and adjoining Rebersburg, being the home and place where Conrad Reber lived, who also laid out the western part of Rebersburg in 1809, and after whom the town was named.
In these seventy six years Colonel Royer has been an eye witness of all the important changes that have occurred in the valley. When he came little land was cleared; the trees between his home and the site of Rebersburg had boon "circled," and were dead. He remembers all the old settlers. But to relate his recollections would be only to go over what Professor Henry Meyer has so ably set forth in his contribution to the history of Centre County. The Colonel thinks himself well, physically, as he can walk up from town, half a mile, to his farm and back almost daily, and he drives to Millheim and Coburn, or out the valley, six or seven miles, to visit his daughter, Widow Kryder. His memory is good ; he gives exact dates and relates in detail all the incidents of his life with no apparent effort. He spends his time principally in reading: reads and writes both in English and German, and is without question one of the most remarkable men for absolutely unimpaired faculties that I have ever heard of. He expects to bury all us historians.
Colonel Royer was married in the holidays of 1821 to Miss Mary Gross, of New Berlin. She was born September 20, 1800, and died June 25, 1883. They had five children: George, who died in 1881 ; Elizabeth, married Thomas Wolf; Phoebe, married Daniel Brungart, of Rebersburg; Elvina, married Aaron Creep, of Sugar Valley, and Isabella, widow of J. P. Kryder.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60806835/henry-royer

Section 1, Row 10, #16

Henry married Mary Gross. Mary (daughter of Henry "Henrich" Gross and Phoebe Havice) was born on 27 Mar 1801; died on 25 Jun 1883 in Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Royer farm north of Rebersburg, PA

Notes:

Book - Cemeteries of Miles Township, gives birth date as 29 September 1800.
Buried Section 1, Row 10, #17. Next to husband Henry.
from Shueyfamily.org
different date of birth
Name: Mary Gross
Birth: 20 SEP 1800 in New Berlin, Northumberland Co, PA
Death: 25 JUN 1883 in Centre Co, PA
Burial: Rebersburg, PA

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jenn222&id=I41434
Extended Family Tree - 12 Oct 2008 Contact: Jennifer jenn222@nycap.rr.com

Name: Mary GROSS 1 2 3 4 5
Birth: 29 SEP 1800 in New Berlin, Northumberland Co., PA 6 7 8
Death: 25 JUN 1883 in Centre Co., PA 9 10 11
Burial: 27 JUN 1883 St. Peter's Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre Co., PA 10 11 12
Note: 1860 - age 59.
1870 - age 69.
1880 - age 79.

From Suzanne Rice: From Samuel Gramly's Diary - Clinton Co. Genealogical Society, 2003: Mary GROSS wife of Henry ROYER was buried 27 Jun 1883.

Sources:
1. Type: Book
Title: History of Centre and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania
Author: John Blair Linn
Publication: J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia, PA
Date: 1883
Text: Mary Gross
2. Type: Census
Title: 1860 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
Text: Polly
3. Type: Census
Title: 1870 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
Text: Mary
4. Type: Census
Title: 1880 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
Text: Pollie
5. Type: Book
Title: The Cemeteries of Miles Township
Author: Centre County Genealogical Society
Publication: Centre County Genealogical Society
Date: 2004
Text: Mary Gross, w/o Col. Henry Royer
6. Type: Web Site
Author: John Shuey; jshuey@shueyfamily.org
Title: ShueyFamily.org
URL: Ancestry.com WorldTree
Date: 4 Oct 2004
Text: 28 Sep 1800, New Berlin Northumberland Co., PA
7. Type: Book
Title: History of Gift, Kern & Royer Family
Author: Aaron Kern Gift
Publication: Herald Printing & Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA
Date: 1909
Text: 29 May 1801
8. Type: Book
Title: The Cemeteries of Miles Township
Author: Centre County Genealogical Society
Publication: Centre County Genealogical Society
Date: 2004
Text: 29 Sep 1800
9. Type: Web Site
Author: John Shuey; jshuey@shueyfamily.org
Title: ShueyFamily.org
URL: Ancestry.com WorldTree
Date: 4 Oct 2004
10. Type: Book
Title: History of Gift, Kern & Royer Family
Author: Aaron Kern Gift
Publication: Herald Printing & Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA
Date: 1909
11. Type: Book
Title: The Cemeteries of Miles Township
Author: Centre County Genealogical Society
Publication: Centre County Genealogical Society
Date: 2004
12. Type: E-Mail Message Author: Suzanne (Walkowiak) Rice Location: rice2cats4 (at) nationwide.net

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60807001/mary-royer

Notes:

COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 524
George Smull was a grandson of Henry Smull, and a son of Reuben Smull (son of Henry and his second wife, Catherine Kreamer.

GEORGE H. SMULL. In endeavoring to give in this volume due recognition to all the prominent families of the section, we have found the most intelligent and progressive spirits the most helpful to the enterprise, and it is through the courteous co-operation of the subject of this sketch that we are enabled to present the following interesting account of the Smull family, which has been well-known in Brush Valley from pioneer times.
The first of the line in America was Smull, the great-grandfather of our subject. He was a native of Ireland, whence he came to this country in the latter part of the eighteenth century to locate in the eastern part of Pennsylvania.
Six of his children lived to adult age — two daughters and four sons, the names of the latter being Henry, Jacob, Peter and Jesse. The Smull family in Brush Valley is descended from the first three sons, who were skilled masons, and all went at the same time to Rebersburg to build the wall for the Lutheran Reformed Church. They remained in the Valley, and, living in German settlements, they and their children adopted the language and customs of their neighbors. Of the brothers, Jacob, in later years, did an extensive business in cutting tombstones for the Rebersburg cemetery from native rock, and several of these monuments are still standing. Jacob died at his home below Aaronsburg, and was buried at Rebersburg. Peter removed in later life to Stephenson county, Ill., and died there.
Henry Smull, our subject's grandfather, was born in eastern Pennsylvania, February 3, 1799, and, coming to Brush Valley in early manhood with no capital except his own abilities and strong physique, was obliged to work for many years as a day laborer. He saved his money, however, and in time managed to buy a farm between Kreamerville and Centre Mill. The care of the place devolved mainly upon his family as he continued to work at his trade. Politically he was a Democrat, but aside from voting regularly he took no active part in public affairs. He belonged to the Lutheran Church, and was a constant attendant and active worker, holding various offices. His last years were spent in Rockville, Penn., in well-earned leisure, his toil having gained him a comfortable competence, and his death occurred February 2, 1879, his burial taking place at Rebersburg. He was highly respected among his associates for his integrity, being known far and near as a "man of his word."
After his removal to Brush Valley Henry Smull married Miss Elizabeth Royer, by whom he had the following children: Polly (Mrs. William Walker); John, now postmaster at Rebersburg; Harrison, a stonemason by trade, who died at Rebersburg; Abigail, the widow of Francis Brownlee, of Freeport, Ill. ;Lovina, wife of William Bierly, of Rebersburg; Sarah, who married Samuel Gramley, and died at Rebersburg; and Jefferson, residing in Mackeyville, Penn.
The mother of this family died in 1834, and her remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Rebersburg cemetery. Henry Smull for his second wife married Catherine Kreamer, who was born near Kreamerville, October 22, 1806, a daughter of Jacob Kreamer, and died November 24, 1887, her funeral being held at Rebersburg.
There were five children by this union: Aaron, a resident of Rockville, Penn.; Reuben, our subject's father; Simon, a blacksmith by trade, who died in Madisonburg; Hannah, now Mrs. Levi Fullmer, of Rebersburg; and Henry, of Kreamerville.
Reuben Smull, the father of our subject, was born October 30, 1838, at the old home near Kreamerville. He first attended school at Rebersburg, with John Burkett as his teacher, and he afterward pursued his studies as he could in the intervals of farm work. Short as the winter terms were, he could not attend full time, his help being required at home. At the age of fifteen he began to learn the mason's trade with his father, and two years later, having become proficient in all branches of the work, he formed a partnership with his brother Harrison, and followed the business for several years.
In January, 1862, Reuben Smull was married in Brush Valley, at the home of the bride's parents, to Miss-Louisa Gramley, who was born near Rebersburg, June 12, 1841, the daughter of Joseph and Esther (Schmeltzer) Gramley. The following year they spent in Rebersburg, and in 1863 they removed to a farm adjoining Kreamerville on the north, and then belonging to Joseph Kreamer. Mr. Smull rented this, and remained there until 1864, when he went to a farm near Rockville, and while engaged in agriculture did some work at his trade. In the spring of 1888 he purchased the Joseph Kreamer estate, and returning to it has since resided there, giving his attention to farming exclusively. The place makes an attractive homestead, and under the able management of its owner is a profitable investment.
Reuben Smull is a man of no pretensions, minding his own business, and this, by the way, is a characteristic trait of his family, which has produced a number of substantial, successful, yet unassuming citizens. He upholds the principles of the Democratic party on national issues, but where local questions only are involved, he declines to surrender his judgment blindly, and votes as he thinks the interests of the people demand. Official honors have no particular charms for him, but he has served as tax collector in Miles township. In religion he is a Lutheran, and he and his wife are both members of the Church.
The subject of this sketch, who is the only son of his parents, was born at Rockville, June 23, 1869. Inheriting the sterling qualities of his ancestry, he has the added advantage of good schooling, and the modern spirit of enterprise makes his talents practically available in lines in which former generations took no part. After completing the course of study in the local schools, he pursued other branches at Spring Mills and Selins Grove, Penn., and at Dakota, Ill. He was an apt student, learning rapidly, not only from books but also from observation, and several years spent in the 'West in his early "twenties" served to broaden his views of men and things in a practical way.
On returning to Pennsylvania, Mr. Smull was associated for some years with the circulation department of the Kcyst07ie Gazette of Bellefonte, his duties taking him to all parts of central Pennsylvania. In February, 1896, he became identified with the New York Life Insurance Co., as a subordinate agent, and his abilities quickly won the approval of the highest officials.
His promotion followed not through any "influence," but because the shrewd men at the head of the company needed just such tact, energy and sound judgment as they saw revealed in his work. He is now the general agent for Centre, Clinton, Union and other counties, and exacting as are the requirements of the post, they are met promptly and satisfactorily.
On July 4, 1891, Mr. Smull was united in wedlock with Miss Daisy Blanche Stover, a native of Rebersburg, born May 15, 1873. She is a member of one of the oldest and most respected families of Brush Valley, and is the eldest of three children of Cornelius and ChestienStover. She is an attractive, accomplished lady, and held in high esteen by all her many friends. Mr. Smull built a pleasant residence in Rebersburg, which he now rents, he and his wife preferring to remain at their country home. Mr. and Mrs. Smull are members of the Lutheran Church, and are living supporters of its work.
In fact Mr. Smull has already shown his public spirit in many ways, being always ready to encourage any movement that might tend to progress. At one time he was a Democrat in politics, but of late he has endorsed the doctrines of the Republican party, and he is one of its advisers and counsellors in his locality. He is a direct descendant from John A. Smull, the author of Smull 's "Legislator's Hand Book and Manual of Pennsylvania."


Buried:
Plot: Section 1, Row 11, #26. Near wife and son John Christopher Smull.

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Henry married Catherine Kreamer. Catherine (daughter of Jacob Kreamer and Catherine Geisler) was born on 26 Oct 1806 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; died on 24 Nov 1887 in Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the biographical annals of Central Penn:
Catherine was born in Berks County Pennsylvania. She first married George Hosterman who died when he was just 33 years old. She then married Henry Smull. Catherine & George had 4 children John K Hosterman, Sarah who died before her father, Amanda who married Samuel Wolfe & William who was a merchant and died in St. Louis. She had 6 children to Henry Smull.

Buried:
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