Notes:

from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
Calvin Fisher, was born at Freeburg, Pa., Sept. 18,
1843. He passed his younger days in his native town, attend-
ing the public schools of the place until the year 1853 when
he entered Freeburg Academy, an institution founded the
same year, and prosecuted for several years the study of
the Classics and other preparatory branches for a collegiate
course. But the idea of taking a full college course was
abandoned. He entered the teacher's profession in 1862,
taught five 3'ears in the common schools of Snyder, Dauphin,
Schuylkill counties during the Wkiter terms, while during
the Summer sessions, he served as teacher of the Primary
Department or as assistant Principal in the Freeburg Acadamy.
In 1867 he and his cousin Daniel B. Meyer purchased the
Central Courier and removed it from Selinsgrove to Freeburg.
The two were its editors and publishers until the decease of
Daniel B. Meyer, the senior partner, July 7, 1874, when
Daniel's brother Henry B. Meyer became associated with
Calvin in the management of the paper. The name of the
Journal was then changed to The Freeburg Weekly Courier^
under which head it has been issued ever since, the subject
of this sketch being its senior Editor. Calvin took a course
in the Williamsport Commercial College, receiving his diploma
Dec. 13, 1882. He is a gentleman of prominence in his
section and has filled several positions of trust, which are so
many proofs of the confidence which his many friends repose
in his ability and integrity. He is recognized as a writer
of more than ordinary ability, and under his management the
Courier has become one of the prominent Journals of Central
Pennsylvania. In Politics he is Kepublican. For some
unaccountable reason he is still single. Calvin has kindly
furnished me with many items for this work, for which I am
under lasting obligations.

Buried:
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Notes:

from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
George C, (Christopher, Christ6pher, 6r. Meyer), was
born at Freeburg, Pa., April 7, 1816. He spent his boy-hood
days in his native village, acquiring in her schools a fair
education for that period. From 1833 to 1841 he was
engaged in the tanning business ; and in 1833 he associated,
himself with his brother, F. C. Meyer, in the mercantile
business, continuing thus associated for a period of forty-six
years. Meantime his name was connected with many public
enterprises of his section; and he filled many important
positions in military, civil, educational and ecclesiastical
affairs. He was a Major under the military organizations of
his younger days ; he was one of the founders of Freeburg
Academy, serving thirty-four years as treasurer of the
institution. He was one of the first directors of the Selins-
grove First National Bank, and has held that position for
twenty-five years. March 17, 1865, he was appointed by
Gov. Andrew G. Curtin Associate Judge of Snj^der County
to fill an unexpired term, and Oct. 8, 1886, he was elected to
the same office for a full term of five years. He was Post-
master of Freeburg from July 17, 1874, until Oct. 17, 1885.
Mr. Meyer is a member of the Reformed Church, and has
held man}^ important trusts in her gift, but for want of space
these will not be enumerated. He is a Republican In fact
it might be stated here once for all that the Meyers of his
section are all members of that party, while in Centre County
they are nearly all Democrats. George was married to Eliza,
daughter of John Michael and Catharine (Moor) Fisher, of
Selinsgrove, Pa. His wife was born July 3, 1819. The
subject of this sketch has his mind well stored with humor-
ous anecdotes about the old Meyer stock, and many valuable
traditions which have been of great service to the author
of these pages.

Genealogy of the Morr Family by Calvin Morr

George C. Moyer was engaged in the tanning business near Freeburg, Pa., from 1833 to 1841: associated with his brother Frederick 0. Moyer in the mercantile business at Freeburg, from 1841 to 1887; was elected one of the directors of the First National Bank of Selin's Grove, Pa., when it was organized in 1864 and has served in that capacity ever since; served by appointment of Governor Andrew G. Curtin, as Associate Judge of Snyder county, from March 17, 1865, to Dec. 1, of the same year, elected to the same office, for a full term of five years, October 8, 1868; was Postmaster at Freeburg from July 17,1874 to October 17, 1885, and treasurer of the Freeburg Academy from the time that institution was founded (1853) to the present time. In 1864, he laid out Moyer's addition to Freeburg, which land originally belonged to the Andrew Morr farm.

Buried:
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George married Eliza Fisher on 1 Feb 1812. Eliza (daughter of John Michael Fisher and Catharine Moor) was born on 03 Jul 1819 in Pennsylvania; died on 17 Dec 1905; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Freeburg, Snyder County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
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Other Events:

• Residence: Freeburg, Snyder County, PA; Called Straubsburg at the time.

Notes:

info from The Meyer Family Tree compiled by John D. Meyer, Tyrone, PA, October 1937
Married Beckie Howater and moved to Freeburg in 1800.

from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
Christopher (son of Christopher son of Gr. Meyer) moved from Campbellstown, his native village, to Freeburg (Straubsburg then), Pa., about the year 1800. His brother
"big'' John came a year later. Christopher was married to Beckie Howeter. He was born in 1776 ; died June 11, 1840, aged 64 yrs. 4 mo. 20 da. His wife was born Oct. 20, 1777; died Nov. 20, 1862. A number of references have already been made to the subject of this sketch in other places and they will not be repeated. Many of his descendants are at Freeburg, Pa. There were nine children, four sons and five daughters.

Buried:
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Christopher married Beckie Howater. Beckie was born on 20 Oct 1777 in Pennsylvania; died on 20 Nov 1862 in Snyder County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Cemetery, Freeburg, Snyder County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
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Other Events:

• Residence: Selinsgrove, Snyder County, PA

John married Catharine Moor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Notes:

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wife of Christopher Meyer
daughter of Alexander & Anna Engel Schaeffer