Thomas Allen Geisewite

Male 1866 - 1945  (79 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thomas Allen Geisewite was born on 28 Mar 1866 in Clinton County, PA (son of David Geisewite and Annie Royer); died on 19 Jun 1945 in Green, Clinton County, PA; was buried on 22 Jun 1945 in Church of Brethren Cemetery, Eastville, Clinton County, PA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30629066/thomas-allen-geisewite


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David Geisewite was born on 22 Nov 1823 in Centre County, PA; died on 22 Jan 1898 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Clinton County, PA.

    Notes:

    Possible that this is a different cemetery than "Brugnart Cemetery, Miles Township, Centre County, PA", The cemetery read from that cemetery does not include a stone for David or for Ann.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63954831/david-geisewite

    David married Annie Royer. Annie (daughter of Henry Royer and Susan Wolfe) was born on 31 May 1834 in Centre County, PA; died on 26 Jan 1926 in Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Annie Royer was born on 31 May 1834 in Centre County, PA (daughter of Henry Royer and Susan Wolfe); died on 26 Jan 1926 in Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Clinton County, PA.

    Notes:

    Name:
    Anna Catherine Royer

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63954937/anna-catherine-geisewite

    Children:
    1. James Jasper Guisewite was born on 16 Mar 1853 in Pennsylvania; died on 14 Jan 1932 in Haines Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 18 Jan 1932 in Aaronsburg Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA.
    2. Jonathan Sidney Guisewite was born on 22 Aug 1854 in Pennsylvania; died on 10 Mar 1924 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Loganton, Clinton County, PA.
    3. Susan F. Geisewite was born on 14 Apr 1856 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; died on 06 Jun 1924; was buried in Church of Brethren Cemetery, Eastville, Clinton County, PA.
    4. George H. Guisewite was born on 16 Apr 1861 in Clinton County, PA; died on 14 Dec 1942 in Woodward, Centre County, PA; was buried in Woodward Union Cemetery, Woodward, Centre County, PA.
    5. 1. Thomas Allen Geisewite was born on 28 Mar 1866 in Clinton County, PA; died on 19 Jun 1945 in Green, Clinton County, PA; was buried on 22 Jun 1945 in Church of Brethren Cemetery, Eastville, Clinton County, PA.
    6. David Royer Geisewite was born on 03 Aug 1871 in Clinton County, PA; died on 2 Jul 1942 in Green, Clinton County, PA; was buried on 5 Jul 1942 in Church of Brethren Cemetery, Eastville, Clinton County, PA.
    7. John H. Geisewite was born on 28 Aug 1876 in Pennsylvania; died on 4 Jan 1928 in Haines Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 7 Jan 1928 in Woodward Union Cemetery, Woodward, Centre County, PA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Henry RoyerHenry Royer was born on 11 Jun 1802 in Northumberland (Snyder) County, PA (son of Christopher Royer and Magdaline Gross); died on 17 Jul 1849 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Brush Valley, Centre County, PA

    Notes:

    COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Page 410
    T. E. ROYER, one of the most extensive land owners of Miles township. Centre county, is a veteran soldier whose gallant service in the war of the Rebellion won him lasting honor. Born September 17, 1840, he was in the full flush of manhood when, on August 25, 1862, he offered himself in his country's cause as a private in Company A, 148th P. V. L, which was recruited at Rebersburg. His first battle was at Chancellorsville, and he took part in the engagements at Mine Run, Gettysburg, Bristol Station, Auburn Mills, and all others of his regiment until, during the fierce charge made by the 148th at Spottsylvania Court House, he was disabled for such work as the members of that famous regiment were usually assigned to. The thumb and third finger of his right hand were shot away, but as soon as his wounds were healed Mr. Royer joined the Convalescent Corps, 51st Company, and remained on duty until mustered out with the rank of corporal August 25, 1865, when he returned to Brush Valley.
    The Royer family were among the early settlers of Berks county, Penn., but have long been identified with Brush Valley, Christopher Royer, our subject's grandfather, having settled there in 1807. He was born June 19, 1768, and died October 16, 1849. The mill north of Rockville was built by him, and he owned a large tract of land in that vicinity. In addition to his farm work he carried on a distillery. His children were Daniel, Henry, Amos, Jefferson, Joel, Catharine, Elizabeth, Sarah and Barbara.
    Henry Royer, our subject's father, was born in Snyder county (then Union county), near Middleburg, and was next to the youngest of the sons. He was a boy in his "teens" when his father came to Brush Valley, and his schooling was such as the times afforded, but his good sense and judgment made up in a large measure for lack of training. He was married in Brush Valley, when a young man, to Susan Wolfe, daughter of George 'Wolfe, and a native of Haines township. Centre county. He then located near Rockville on one of his father's farms, and followed agriculture during his active life, acquiring a fair competence, although he only lived to the age of forty-one years. He died in Sugar Valley, and his wife, who passed away before him at the age of thirty-eight, died in Brush Valley, both being buried at Rebersburg. He was a Whig, later a Republican, and was a stanch supporter of the principles of the party. In religious work he was active as a member of the Reformed Church, and he always showed hearty sympathy with any worthy improvement.
    He had nine children, namely:
    Joseph, who died at Howard, Centre county, was a prominent merchant and grain dealer;
    T. E. is mentioned more fully below; Frank, a lumberman, resides at Loganton, Penn;
    Henry G. is a resident of Johnstown, Penn. G. Scott, of Easton, is a rail- road conductor;
    Annie married David Guswite, of Greene township, Clinton Co., Penn.;
    Abigail married Thomas Brungart, of Sugar Valley;
    Rachel is now Mrs. Andrew Ocker, of Madisonburg, and Isabella married J. D. Johnston, of Easton.
    T. E. Royer was born September 17, 1840, the family then living near Rebersburg. His first school was at Tylersville, where his parents lived for awhile, and a Mr. Divens was his first teacher. Great improvement in educational facilities has been made since that time, and no one can be more heartily in favor of this progress than Mr. Royer. He certainly deserves credit for his effective use of his opportunities, his studies being pursued until he was himself qualified to teach. After hehad completed the course offered in the country schools, he studied higher branches at Rebersburg under Prof. Magee and Samuel Gramley, and when a young man he taught school in Sugar Valley, but the occupation did not agree with him and he decided to find other employment. As he was but a child when his father died, he made his home with Col. Henry Royer, near Rebersburg, and there became familiar with farm work, and he also learned the carpenter's trade under Jacob Frederick, of Aaronsburg.
    In 1868 Mr. Royer married Miss Emma Haines, a native of Brush Valley, and a daughter of Jeremiah and Susan (Brungart) Haines.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76618642/henry-royer

    s/o Christopher & Magdalena (Gross) Royer

    Section 1, Row 12, #29. Next to wife Susanna. Next stone in front of old one with year dates only.

    Henry married Susan Wolfe. Susan (daughter of George Wolfe) was born on 22 Aug 1811; died on 17 Aug 1844; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Susan WolfeSusan Wolfe was born on 22 Aug 1811 (daughter of George Wolfe); died on 17 Aug 1844; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76528205/susanna-royer

    wife of Henry (1802-1849), d/o George Wolfe (1760-1836)

    Section 1, Row 12, #28. Next to husband. New stone in front of old one, gives year dates only.

    Children:
    1. Joseph Royer was born on 8 Apr 1832 in Pennsylvania; died on 27 Sep 1891 in Howard, Centre County, PA; was buried in Howard Cemetery, Howard, Centre County, PA.
    2. 3. Annie Royer was born on 31 May 1834 in Centre County, PA; died on 26 Jan 1926 in Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Clinton County, PA.
    3. Abigail Royer was born on 02 Apr 1836 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; died on 26 Jun 1916; was buried in Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Booneville, Clinton County, PA.
    4. Rachael Catherine Royer was born on 03 Oct 1838 in Pennsylvania; died on 25 Jun 1916 in Miles Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 29 Jun 1916 in Madisonburg Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Madisonburg, Centre County, PA.
    5. Thomas Elias Royer was born on 17 Sep 1840 in Centre County, PA; died on 7 Feb 1912 in Miles Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 12 Feb 1912 in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    6. Franklin V. Royer was born on 26 Dec 1842 in Pennsylvania; died on 05 Jul 1900 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Clinton County, PA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Christopher RoyerChristopher Royer was born on 19 Jun 1768 in Berks County, PA (son of Georg Christopher Royer and Catharine Royer); died on 16 Oct 1849; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Brush Valley, Centre County, PA

    Notes:

    Commemorative Biography of Central Penn:
    Christopher settled in Brush Valley in 1807. The mill north of Rockville was built by him and he owned a large tract of land in that area. In addition he owned a distillery. His children were: Daniel, Henry, Amos, Jefferson, Joel, Catherine, Elizabeth, Sarah & Barbara.

    Buried:
    Buried Section 1, Row 12, #25 next to wife Magdalena (Gross)

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76076522/christopher-royer

    Christopher married Magdaline Gross. Magdaline was born on 09 Mar 1769; died on 17 Mar 1836; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Magdaline GrossMagdaline Gross was born on 09 Mar 1769; died on 17 Mar 1836; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76076603/magdalena-royer

    Section 1, Row 12, #26, next to husband Christopher.

    Children:
    1. Daniel Royer was born on 25 Apr 1793 in Pennsylvania; died on 21 Jan 1876; was buried in Mount Bethel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lamar, Clinton County, PA.
    2. Catharine Royer was born on 25 Jun 1795; died on 10 Oct 1878; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    3. Elizabeth Royer was born on 23 Apr 1797; died on 26 May 1834; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    4. Sarah Royer was born on 11 Apr 1799; died on 25 Nov 1868 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    5. 6. Henry Royer was born on 11 Jun 1802 in Northumberland (Snyder) County, PA; died on 17 Jul 1849 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    6. Barbara Royer was born on 21 Nov 1804 in Pennsylvania; died on 17 Aug 1873 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    7. Amos Royer was born on 12 Sep 1806 in Northumberland (Snyder) County, PA; died on 24 Jun 1894; was buried in Pine Hall Cemetery, State College, Centre County, PA.
    8. Thomas Jefferson Royer was born on 29 Aug 1808 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; died on 26 Nov 1895; was buried in Evangelical Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    9. Joel Royer was born on 17 Jul 1810 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; died on 21 Nov 1893 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.

  3. 14.  George Wolfe
    Children:
    1. 7. Susan Wolfe was born on 22 Aug 1811; died on 17 Aug 1844; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.