Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79565716/harry-haines-royer

Section 3, Row 2, #2. Next to wife Lulu (Stover) and two infant children.

Family/Spouse: Lulu Stover. Lulu (daughter of Thaddeus David Stover and Mary A. Guisewite) was born on 05 Dec 1874 in Haines Township, Centre County, PA; died on 07 Dec 1966 in Miles Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 10 Dec 1966 in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Infant Royer died on 06 Jan 1906; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
2. Infant Royer was born on 18 Apr 1908; died on 18 Apr 1908; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.

Other Events:

• Residence: Rebersburg, Centre County, PA
• _MILT: 25 Aug 1862; Corporal. Transferred to 51st Company, 2d batt., Veteran Reserve Corps, February 9, 1865; discharged August 24, 1865, expiration of term.

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.
Two children bless this union:
Susan M. , now the wife of John Long, of Red Oak, Iowa;
and Harry H., at home.
Mr. Royer has a comfortable home, and believes in taking what pleasure life may afford, but his present prosperity was not gained without hard work and shrewd management. After his marriage he located in the east end of Brush Valley on his father-in-law's farm. Later he removed to Sugar Valley, and rented a farm for three years, and then returned to Brush Valley. The first land he ever owned was eighteen acres at his present home, and by subsequent additions he has acquired about forty- eight acres, of which has been made a fine property. At two different times Mr. Royer has been engaged in mercantile business in Rebersburg, four and one-half years in all, and he formerly worked a little at his trade. He has been very successful in business. He has 563 acres of land in Brush Valley, and is one of the largest land owners in his township. He owns a home in Rebersburg, also several acres of land there, and has a partnership interest in over 235 acres of timber land. While he does no manual labor, the oversight of his property requires much time and attention.
Previous to his enlistment, Mr. Royer's sympathies were with the Democrats owing to the influence of those around him, as he lived in a Democratic community; but after his first fight as a soldier, he became a Republican, and has ever since been a steadfast adherent of that party. He is influential in local affairs, and has been school director and supervisor, although he lives in a strong Democratic locality and is no office seeker. He is noted for his sound judg- ment and common sense, strongly resembling his father in these respects as he does in outward appearance. He and his wife are prominent members of the Lutheran Church, in which he is an elder. He is a liberal contributor to that cause, as well as to any other which seems to him worthy. At the organizaition of W. W. Bierly Post, G. A. R. , at Millheim, he was a charter member, and has been commander of that post. He also belongs to the I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 1031, at Rebersburg.

Name:
CPL Thomas Elias Royer

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76876368/thomas-elias-royer

Section 2, Row 3, #5. Near wife Emma J. and next to daughter Susan (Royer) Long.

Thomas married Emma Jane Haines in 1868. Emma (daughter of Jeremiah Haines and Susan Brungart) was born on 06 Sep 1846 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; died on 3 Jul 1924 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried on 7 Jul 1924 in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79565405/emma-j-royer

Section 2, Row 3, #2. Near her husband Thomas Royer, and next to her daughter Susan (Royer) Long

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]

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.

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309 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.
GEORGE B. HAINES, a prosperous agriculturist residing in Rebersburg, Centre county, is one of the progressive men who, taking a broad and liberal view of life and its opportunities, avoid the dull routine into which too many dwellers in the rural neighborhoods fall. Fond of reading, he keeps well informed on the issues of the day, while the advantages of scientific knowledge are seen in his successful management of his estate.
His family is of English origin, and for at least three generations his ancestors have been tanners by occupation. His great-grandfather, John Haines, was the first to come to America. The grandfather, John Haines, Jr., was in early manhood a resident of York county, Penn., but came to this section about 1816, locating at Aaronsburg, Centre county, where he followed his trade until his death.
Jeremiah Haines, our subject's father, was born in Aaronsburg, about 1820, and was one of five children — two sons and three daughters — who lived to adult age. He was quite young when his father died, leaving but little means, and his early education was extremely limit- ed, a fact which, in view of his later success in lines requiring accurate knowledge of a kind not commonly possessed, indicates unusual mental power. He learned the tanner's trade near Woodward, and with a cash capital of $100 started a tannery in the eastern end of Brush Valley, where he remained until 1855, when he removed to Rebersburg and bought out a tannery owned by Henry Flickinger, and in connection with this business he followed farming on a small scale, as his purchase included sixteen acres of land. He was a shrewd financier, and as a business man was of more than ordinary ability. At the time of his death he owned 550 acres of land, which has been kept in the family. His extensive business required a knowledge of certain legal points, upon which he posted himself by reading. He was justice of the peace for twenty years, and was looked upon as a man of excellent judgment. His reading covered a wide range, and his library contained many valuable works on theology, in which he was well versed. For many years he held the office of elder and deacon in the Lutheran Church, and he always contributed toward the work of that organization. In politics he was a Democrat, but he did not seek official honors.
Jeremiah Haines was twice married, first time to Susan Brungart, daughter of George and Salome (Kahl) Brungart, and two children were born to this union: Emma, now Mrs. Thomas E. Royer, of Miles township; and George B., our subject. The mother died in 1862, and the father married a second wife, Mrs. Sarah Heckman, nee Oswalt, widow of George Heckman. She was also taken from him by death, but left no children. Squire Haines was a man of ordinary build, but above the average height, and his health was uniformly good. His death occurred quite suddenly in April, 1893, his remains being buried in Rebersburg. He was fond of his home and was of a peaceful disposition, conceding to every man the right to an opinion, and if it happened to differ from his, he made no effort to change it by argument. Many of the noted men of Centre county were his personal friends, and a visit to Rebersburg by such men was also marked by a visit to "Squire" Haines.
The subject of this sketch was born August 6, 1849, six miles east of Rebersburg, and first attended school in that town with Samuel Gramley as his teacher. As soon as he was old enough he began to learn the tanner's trade under his father, work of various kinds being assigned him, but his education was fair for his time, although it was obtained in the common schools of Miles township, and in the Rebersburg Normal School, which was then in existence, he was licensed to teach, but never taught. He lived at home with his parents until the time of his marriage, but never entirely completed the trade of a tanner, although he was sufficiently familiar with it to perform work in almost any department.
In December, 1870, Mr. Haines was married in Miles township to Miss Emma J. Burkert, a native of Miles township, born August 10, 1852, a daughter of Jacob Burkert who is mentioned more fully below. Mrs. Haines is a lady of fine intellectual ability, and had a license as a teacher, although she never entered the profession. After his marriage, Mr. Haines located on his father's farm in Brush Valley, and followed agriculture for eighteen years; in the spring of 1888 he re- moved to Rebersburg, where he now occupies the old Burkert homestead, which he greatly improved, remodeling the house and erecting a new barn and other buildings. After the death of his father, he and his brother-in-law were ap- pointed executors to the estate. In addition to his pleasant home in Rebersburg he has 200 acres of farming land.
Mr. Haines and his wife are leading members of the Lutheran Church, and he is a trustee of that society. Their children are a credit to them, all taking prominent places in social life: William B. is a farmer of Miles township. Charles M. (single) resides in Baltimore, Md. Elizabeth L. is at home. Melville C. , a licensed teacher, lives at home. Of these, William B. was married in 1890 to Lida J. Oakes, and they have one son, Harry O. , born in 1891. All the rest are single. Mr. Haines is a Democrat in politics, and, while not radical, is a stanch supporter of his party, and has held various offices in the township, his sound judgment and well-known public spirit making him a popular candidate.
Jacob Burkert, the father of Mrs. Haines, was an excellent citizen, noted for his liberality and practical sagacity. He was a hatter by trade, and before coming to Brush Valley had lived in Berks county, Penn. Politically, he was a steadfast Republican, and he took a prominent part in local affairs, serving ten years as justice of the peace of Miles township. Centre county. He and his wife, Elizabeth Smull, died in Rebersburg, each being about seventy-two years old, and both sleep in the cemetery at that place. Mrs. Burkert was a devout member of the Reformed Church. Mr. and Mrs. Burkert had the following children: Cyrus J., a minister of the United Brethren Church, is presiding elder of the Dayton (Ohio) district; George was a soldier in the Civil war with the Bellefonte Invincibles, and died in camp at Carlisle, Penn. ; C. Milton, now of Germantown, Ohio, was formerly a railroad conductor on the Vandalia route; John C. , of Oskaloosa, Jefferson Co., Kans. , is probate judge of his county; Edwin is a physician at Dayton, Ohio; Clayton resides at Valley Falls, Kans.; Charles died in childhood; Elizabeth died in infancy; Effinger died at the age of fifteen years; and Emma J. (now Mrs. Haines) completes the family.


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74492919/jeremiah-haines

Section 1 Row 20 Space 8

Jeremiah was the son of John and Elizabeth Dubs Haines. His first wife was Susanna Brungart, and his second wife was Sarah Oswalt.

Jeremiah married Susan Brungart. Susan was born on 10 Mar 1819; died on 20 Mar 1862; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74493239/susanna-haines

Section 1 row 20 Space 9

Susanna was the first wife of Jeremiah Haines and the daughter of George Brungard.

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]

Notes:

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

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