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| 601 | George was born in Penn's township, Northumberland county, Pa., October 5, 1794; died near Jersey Shore, Pa., October 27, 1849. He was married to Mary Snyder, who was born near Trenton, N. J.; died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. H. Edgar Missimer, 1024 Washington Street, Williamsport, Pa., May 18, 1891, aged 86 years. Both are buried in Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport. George was the owner of a fine farm near Jersey Shore, Pa., and his whole life was devoted to farming. In politics he was a Democrat. There were thirteen children, four sons and nine daughters. | Meyer, George (I1735)
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| 602 | George, married, first Lizzie Becker, second, Leah Stoucher. He was born in 1804 at Mühlbach and was raised there. At present (1883) he lives at Dauphin, north of Harrisburg, Pa., where his sons carry on a butcher shop. I visited him in the Spring of 1883 and received from him many facts in relation to the Meyers of his branch of the family. Children: Rebecca, married Ed. Ebach; John, dec’d, married Sarah Smith. (These were children of the first wife, Lizzie Becker.) The following were children of the second wife: George, married to Margaret Haney; Henry; Michael; William, — had been a soldier in the late war; Noah; Catharine, married to John Walters; Sarah, married to Mr. Glouch. | Moyer, George (I1192)
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| 603 | Gerald Hope Achenbach, 86, of Vidalia, Ga., former president and chairman of the board of Piggly Wiggly Southern, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 1996. (Augusta Chronicle) He was also a founder of the Paul Anderson Youth Home, in 1961, in Vidalia, Georgia. | Achenbach, Gerald Hope (I2878)
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| 604 | Gerald Jenson Risser, age 93, born August 16, 1914 in Chicago, IL, the only child of Irwin Hurst Risser of Lebanon, PA and Alice Bridget Jenson Risser of Chicago, IL; died May 14, 2008 in Kennett Square, PA. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1937 with a BS Chemical Engineering. In college, he was elected to the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society as well as the Phi Eta Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi scholastic honor societies. He was an avid musician earning extra money at Wisconsin playing the piano and even hosting his own radio show. He also wrote music, including the copyrighted song "The Birth of Swingcopation". He took an engineering position after graduation with E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Inc. in Niagara Falls, NY. In 1947 he moved to the company's main engineering offices in Wilmington, DE. Throughout his 39-year career at DuPont he held various senior engineering positions, retiring in January 1977 as Director of Field Engineering, Engineering Service Division. He was a registered professional engineer in the state of Delaware and held one patent. Mr. Risser was a long time member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester, PA where he served as an Elder, a Trustee and a Deacon. He chaired building committees in his church, country club and school district, and during his tenure in the latter oversaw the funding and construction of three new schools. He also served as a resident member on the Kendal-Crosslands Communities (KCC) Board of Directors for a number of years and frequently visited other Kendal facilities in the US to help KCC plan for the future and attract new residents. He was instrumental in establishing Kendal's long range master plan, the first phase of which included the newly built health/fitness center on the Kendal at Longwood campus. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Doris (former Doris Lillian Phillips of Niagara Falls, NY) who resides at Kendal at Longwood; by his daughter, JoAnn Risser Moroz (husband Peter J. Moroz, Jr.) of Kansas City, MO and son, Donald Elliot Risser (wife Sally Lakin Risser) of Indianapolis, IN; by 4 grandchildren: Deborah Moroz Vallin of Slippery Rock, PA, Andrew Stephen Moroz (wife Chary Jesko Moroz) of Las Vegas, NV, Paige Ann Risser (husband Jason Hunter) of South Bend, IN, and Scott Elliot Risser (wife Lori Feltman Risser) of South Bend, IN; and by 7 great grandchildren: Micah, Jessica and Rachel Vallin, Lakin and Atticus Hunter, and Madelyn and Mia Risser. There will be a celebration of the life of Jerry Risser at the Kendal Center, Kendal at Longwood, 1109 East Baltimore Pike (US Rt 1), Kennett Square, PA at 2:30 pm on Friday, May 30 2008. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494. Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home. Published in The News Journal on May 27, 2008 | Risser, Gerald Jenson (I3210)
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| 605 | Gerberich Collection - gravestone inscriptions Records of New Cemetery, Hummelstwon, PA, page 458 | Moyer, Ralph Edwin (I1405)
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| 606 | Gilbert Pierson Smith | Smith, P.S. (I2708)
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| 607 | Grace E. Zweizig Grace E. Zweizig, 97, of Allentown, passed away January 12, 2005, in Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Rev. Charles R. Zweizig. They were married June 14, 1934 in Frederick, Md. During Rev. Zweizigs ministry, she lived in York (Bethany Church), Greensburg (First Church), Harrisburg (Salem Church) and Allentown (Salem U.C.C.), 1954-1976. Grace was a 1928 graduate of Hood College, Frederick. She taught for two years at Thurmont (Md.) High School and for 16 years at Raub Junior High School, Allentown. She was born in Frederick, a daughter of the late Charles W. and Eleanor (Fisher) Lough. Grace was a member of Salem U.C.C., Allentown. She served as a board member for Hood College, 1950-1956, Lehigh Valley Torch Club, Allentown Womens Club, United Way, Womens Division, Allentown Teachers Club, Allentown Community Concert and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors: Sons, Rev. Charles R. Jr., husband of Betty Zweizig of Marion, Ohio, Douglas L. Zweizig, husband of Karen Krueger of Evansville, Wis.; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth Zweizig Newman, a grandson, Lawrence C. Zweizig, and a sister, Margaret E. Lough. Services: 11:00 a.m. today, Moyer Hall, Phoebe Home, Allentown. Call 9:30-11:00 a.m. today in Moyer Hall. Arrangements, Stephens Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: Salem U.C.C., Rev. Charles Zweizig Scholarship Fund. Published by Morning Call from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2005. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/mcall/name/grace-zweizig-obituary?id=27122630 | Lough, Grace (I3046)
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| 608 | Grandson of Alexander Schaeffer (1712-1786). | Schaeffer, Henry (I88)
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| 609 | Gravesite Details age 85y 4m 13d. Spouse of Christopher Moyer & (unk) Hoffman (calculated DOB) | Krum, Catharine (I71)
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| 610 | Great-granddaughter of the Schaeffertown Christopher Meyer (Genealogy of the Meyer Family). | Dissinger, Clarissa (I1993)
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| 611 | Grist-Mills. - The first grist-mill in the valley occupied the site of the mill now owned by J. K. Meyer, Centre Mills. It was a small log building having but two pairs of home-made millstones, one pair of which was used for chop and the other for flour. The bolt-reel was turned by hand. It was built and owned by a Mr. Kreamer, states Mr. John Hoy (who is now eighty-seven years of age, and gave a number of facts mentioned in this sketch). When this mill was built cannot be ascertained definitely, but it was prior to 1798, for in that year Col. Henry Meyer did some repairing in it, as is seen by entries in his old account-book. In the same year Mr. Meyer made some repairs at John Motz's mill, Penn's Valley. The old mill was purchased by Tobias Pickle when he came into the valley, and it was replaced by the present stone mill. It was built in 1802 or 1803, according to recollection of Henry Meyer, whose father. Col. Meyer, made the millwright work. The story that it took seventy-five barrels of whiskey to build his mill is probably an exaggeration. The mill now owned by Daniel Walker was built in 1819. It occupies the site of one built about the year 1802, which was burned down. Mr. Daniel Dubbs, of York County, built it in the first place, and it was subsequently owned by his son Oswald. The first mill on the site of William Meyer's present mill was built by Christopher Royer in 1819. In the year following (1820) Abraham Reber erected a gristmill near Madisonburg, on the farm now owned by Reuben Grimm. It was burned down not long after, and a distillery along with it, which had been in operation as early as the year 1803. Philip Wolfart erected a grist-mill on his farm (later Snook's) in 1824. It was not kept in repair for want of custom. At Gramly's Gap used to be a small flouring-mill, which was subsequently changed into a fulling-mill. At Madisonburg there is at present a small grist-mill in operation. Wolf's mill was erected in 1834 by Anthony Wolf. It is a fine stone mill, and in good repair. An oil-mill used to be at the same place. Before there were any grist-mills in Brush valley the early settlers took their grain to Kishacoquillas valley to have it ground. They went by way of Penn's Creek Springs, at the west end of the valley. The Ertles, - Valentine, Daniel, and Philip, - who were among the first settlers about the present neighborhood of Madisonburg, cut a path across the mountains into Penn's valley, and took their grain on horse-back to the valley above stated. Their route through the Seven Mountains and the pike from Stover's across, it is said, followed nearly the same general direction. Later Mr. Hubler erected a small mill some distance below Aaronsburg, and the grain of Brush Valley was then taken there to be ground until the 1 small mill at Centre Mills was put in operation. | Moyer, Joseph Klose (I1216)
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| 612 | guessing at date | Weaver, Rosa E. (I1037)
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| 613 | guessing at date | Weaver, Rosa E. (I1037)
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| 614 | guessing that George and Irwin are brothers. | Smoyer, Irwin (I2328)
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| 615 | guessing that George and Irwin are brothers. | Smoyer, George Samuel (I2332)
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| 616 | Gulielma “Guli” Achenbach | Achenbach, Gulielma (I2250)
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| 617 | H. R. ACHENBACH, R. R. Agent and Postmaster, Farmington; one of the most genial and popular gentlemen on the line of the Central Branch. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Clinton County, December 5, 1844. He was reared and educated in his native State, graduating from the People's Commercial College at Reading. After leaving this college, he clerked in the Prothonotary and Register and Recorder's office at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pa. Then he went to Williamsport, where he was engaged in the confectionery and bakery business with his brother. His father, Hon. George A. Achenbach, is one of the leading citizens of Clinton County, and for a number of years has been prominently identified officially. We clip from the sketch-book of legislatures of Pennsylvania, in 1876, the following: "George A. Achenbach, Representative from Clinton County, is a gentleman of reputation on the Democratic side of the House. He was born in Columbia County, October 22, 1815, before the birth of the common schools, consequently was educated in the subscription schools, which were in vogue at that day. At twelve years of age he became a clerk in a store. In 1836, he moved to Sugar Valley, then in Center, but now in Clinton County, where he engaged in managing the mercantile interests of a furnace company. In 1860, he was elected to the Legislature from Clinton and Lycoming Counties, serving his constituents so satisfactorily that he was returned by a large majority. He was a Delegate to the Constitutional Convention, serving on some important committees. Mr. A. is very unassuming at his post of duty, and is emphatically a business legislator. He is a man stout built, but not corpulent, with gray hair, large head, and closely shaven face, his countenance indicating good nature. " H. R. resided in Pennsylvania until 1877, when he came West, arriving in Atchison County, July 6. He at once engaged in merchandising. In that capacity he was identified until the summer of 1881. During that time he took up the study of telegraphy, and was appointed railroad agent October 27, 1880. He had received his appointment as Postmaster, October 24, 1877. In both capacities he is eminently qualified, and without the radiant countenance of "Auchy," at the station, Farmington would have but few attractions. He was married June 24, 1869, to Miss Annie F. Ayers, a native of Chester County, Pa., an estimable lady. They have had four children - Mary E., Preston A., Harry S., and James P. Mr. A. is an Odd-Fellow, and in 1876 was District Deputy of Clinton County, Pa., organizing Salona Lodge, No. 937, June 24, 1876. He is also Master Mason. Burial: Monrovia Cemetery Effingham Atchison County Kansas, USA Find A Grave Memorial# 65603380 | Achenbach, Hiram Randolph (I2364)
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| 618 | had at least 3 children 1. William Fehr (b.25 Apr 1817- ) m. Amelia Fox (b. abt 1815- ) in 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 census. Lots of children. 2. Abraham (b. abt 1832 - ) 3. Louisa Fehr (b. abt 1837- ) m. unknown Patrick, and had son Evan Patrick (1859 - ) | Fehr, Michael (I3295)
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| 619 | had at least eight children. | Fehr, Eliza (I3297)
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| 620 | Had at least six children. | Fehr, Jacob (I3298)
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| 621 | Hannah J., the youngest daughter of Amos Royer, was born Oct. 8, 1842, and married G. W. Hoy, deceased. Since then she has not married. Her residence is at State College, Pa. She is in good circumstances, and is the owner of a large and valuable farm. | Royer, Hannah Jane (I798)
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| 622 | Harriet married second to a Ruckle. I can not find his first name. | Bower, Harriet (I2326)
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| 623 | He resides at Pardo, Mercer county, Pa., where he has a lucrative practice as a physician. | Meyer, Levi George (I1271)
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| 624 | He was a miller by trade, which occupation he followed for many years. | Meyer, George John (I1001)
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| 625 | headstone has dates 1862-1942 | Achenbach, Francis (I2248)
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| 626 | Headstone has his last name as Meyers. | Meyers, Edward Henry (I436)
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| 627 | Headstone has his name as B. Frank Zerbe M.D. | Zerbe, Dr. Benjamin Franklin (I120)
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| 628 | Headstone has last name as Moyers. | Snyder, Abbie (I1740)
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| 629 | Headstone: Willis T. Swartz | Swartz, William Tillden (I1558)
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| 630 | Heidelberg, Lebanon Co, PA | Meyer, John George (I390)
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| 631 | Henry B Mingle | Mingle, Henry S. (I374)
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| 632 | Henry Crist Myers | Meyer, Henry Crist (I2720)
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| 633 | Henry Dohner, a retired farmer of Rocherly, was found dead this morning in an outbuilding on the farm of Samuel Hitz, near Hoke's meeting house, in North Cornwall Township, where the aged man was visiting. Mr. Dohner was over 70 years of age, and apparently in fairly good health, nothing serious having been expected until his lifeless body was found. Harry Kurtz, the auctioneer and nearest neighbor to the Hitz farm, came to this city and notified Deputy Coroner Charles Weirick, who went to the farm and held the inquest. Death was found due to a stroke and apoplexy. Of late years he has not been actively engaged in the farming business, but performed small duties about the place. Deceased was the father of a family, a son, Henry, being employed by this city as head blacksmith at the well plant. He was well known in the community which he resided and was loved and esteemed by all who knew him. His death came as a surprise in the community as he lived there all his life. [Lebanon Daily New, January 20, 1905, Page 1] | Dohner, Henry (I3155)
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| 634 | Henry Gross was married in York county, Penn., to Miss Phoebe Havice. His death occurred in 1842, when in his eighty-third year. His wife died in 1837, as the result of injuries received from an accident in falling down stairs. Henry and Phoebe’s children Henry (mentioned in the foregoing), Elizabeth (Mrs. George Herald), Sarah (Mrs. John Hilbish), Catherine (Mrs. Jacob Dubbs), Philip (father of our subject), John (who died near Chattanooga, Tenn.), Polly (Mrs. Col. Henry Royer) and Barbara (Mrs. George Kleckner). Mrs. Kleckner died one year after her marriage. | Gross, Henry "Henrich" (I2415)
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| 635 | HENRY H. FESSLER, M. D., was born in Old Lycoming township, Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, June 20, 1834, son of John and Mary (Myers) Fessler, natives of York county, Pennsylvania. John Fessler was one of the pioneers on the "Long Reach," Lycoming county, where he purchased a tract of land, and cleared a farm upon which he and wife resided until death. They reared a family of thirteen children, and were Lutherans in their religious views. Henry H. is the twelfth child, and was reared on the homestead farm, receiving a common school education. He afterwards attended Dickinson Seminary, where he completed his studies. He read medicine under Dr. E. H. Horner, of Newberry, and graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1858. Dr. Fessler commenced practice in Clinton county, moved from there to Cameron county, and in June, 1865, he came to Newberry, Lycoming county, where he has since been actively engaged in the duties of his profession. He is considered one of the leading physicians of the county, and has a large practice in the country surrounding Williamsport. He keeps well abreast with the improvements in medical science, 'and in 1882 he took a special course of studies. The Doctor is a member of Lycoming County Medical Society, and has served as a censor of the same. He is a member of the Board of Health, and in politics he is a stanch Democrat. Dr. Fessler was married, September 20, 1858, to Wilhelmina, daughter of James Funston, of Newberry, who is the mother of four children, all of whom are dead except Rachael Gertrude, wife of Walter Good, of Newberry. | Fessler, Dr. Henry Harper (I2711)
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| 636 | HENRY J. LIMBERT, who is properly ranked as one of the self-made men of Centre county, began his career at the foot of the ladder in life, without other resources than his own indomitable will and steady, plodding industry. From a humble position he has risen to that of one of the representative men of a more than ordinarily intelligent community. He was born August 10, 1834, four miles west of McKees Falls, in what is now Snyder county, Penn., but was then Union county. His parents were John and Catherine (Wise) Limbert, the former a son of Peter Limbert, a farmer by occupation, and the latter a daughter of Frederick Wise, a carpenter. When a young man John Limbert came to Centre county, and being a carpenter by trade aided in the construction of the "Miller Hotel" in Madisonburg. While thus employed he fell from the roof to the cellar, and it was thought he was killed, but he finally recovered. At that place he was married in 1833, and at once removed to Union county, where he worked at his trade until the early "fifties," when he returned to Madisonburg. There he followed carpentering for a time and later worked at day labor. He died at the ripe old age of seventy-eight years; his wife passed away when over eighty-five years of age, and they now sleep side by side in the Madisonburg cemetery. Both were active and prominent members of the Reformed Church, with which he was officially connected, and his political support was ever given the Democracy. Henry J. Limbert is the oldest in the family of seven children, the others being Rebecca, wife of Aaron Smull, of Rockville, Centre county; John, a hotel keeper of Dauphin county, Penn. ; Frederick, a retired farmer of Aaronsburg, Centre county; Benjamin, a resident of Gregg township. Centre county; Catharine, wife of Jacob Frank, of Madisonburg; and Samuel, who makes his home in Lock Haven, Penn. The education of our subject was all acquired in German schools, and at the age of thirteen he was obliged to lay aside his books and earn his own livelihood. He obtained employment with a farmer near McKees Falls, Snyder county, where he received only his board and clothes the first year, and, in addition, $36 the second, and $48 the third. Later he was with another man who gave him $60 per year, his time there being passed principally at work in the woods. Before he had attained his eighteenth year he began learning the carpenter's trade with his father, with whom he came to Madisonburg, and when he had mastered the business began work with John B. Shaffer, serving as a journeyman until 1860. In connection with different partners he then engaged in business for himself until 1863, when he resolved to try his fortune alone, and was very successful in his undertaking until the fall of 1876, often employing as many as fourteen hands, and in the summer of 1868 paying out as much as $2,500 for wages. In 1877 he embarked in farming, which he continued until the spring of 1892, when he turned his attention to mercantile pursuits as a partner of Benjamin Roush, but four years later returned to his farm, where he is now living. In Rebersburg, Mr. Limbert was married March 20, 1856, to Miss Caroline Long, who was born in Berks county, Penn., January 12, 1835, a daughter of George and Polly (Deck) Long, and they have six children, as follows: Josiah A., a resident of Seneca county, Ohio; Harvey M., of Bellevue, Ohio; John D., of Madisonburg, Centre county; George E. , a German Reformed minister of Grove City, Mercer Co., Penn.; William H., a school teacher of Rebersburg; and Ann E., at home. In Madisonburg, Mr. and Mrs. Limbert began housekeeping in an old dwelling which he had purchased, together with four lots, having paid $60 down, and going in debt for the remainder of the amount. He borrowed many pieces of the furniture, and was compelled to borrow the money to purchase the remainder of his scanty household goods; but as time advanced and he prospered in business, he was able to build a substantial and commodious residence in Madisonburg in 1860, which was neatly and tastefully furnished. There the family made their home until their removal to the farm in the fall of 1875. This adjoins the village and comprises ninety-two acres, which he has converted from a wooded, stony tract into richly cultivated fields, taking from it as many as 3,000 loads of stone. How- ever, it is now one of the most desirable farms in the locality, and adjoining it he also owns seventy-five acres of timber land. The success that he has achieved in life seems almost marvelous, as from a humble position he has worked his way upward until to-day he is one of the most prosperous and substantial citizens of Miles township. A man of the strictest integrity and honor, Mr. Limbert is able to look the whole world in the face with a clear conscience. He and his excellent wife are both prominent members of the Reformed Church, in which he has served as elder for several years. His political support is unwaveringly given the Democratic party. | Limbert, Henry Jackson (I1763)
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| 637 | Henry K. Moyer | Moyer, Henry (I1682)
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| 638 | Henry or John Henry (John, Gr. Meyer), married to Anna Engle, so stated on an old deed (see page 22), but his granddaughter, Mrs. Martha Zerbe, says his wife was a Miss Rath. The date of his birth was not ascertained ; it is said he died Nov., 1812. George Meyer, Dauphin, Pa., states he often heard his grandmother, Catharine (Schaeffer) Meyer, say that Henry was the only brother that his grand- father John had; and that at one time he owned the Mühlbach homestead, but being unable to keep it, his grandfather John (Henry's brother) bought it at the solicitation of his grandmother Catharine, so that the old home should remain in the Meyer name. See deed, page 22. There were three children, two sons and one daughter. | Meyer, Henry (I313)
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| 639 | 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. | Royer, Henry (I1828)
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| 640 | Henry, the son of Alexander Schaeffer and Anna (Engel) Schaeffer, was married (first) to Anna Eva Schweitzer and (second) to Margaret Hoffman. He had 6 children with Eva and a son with Margaret. Besides being a Justice of the Peace for many years, he operated a distillery and manufactured flooring and roofing tiles. Henry organized a company of militia to fight in the American Revolution. He was of the German Reformed faith and was involved in the church at Schaefferstown. Note on Margaret Hoffman's findagrave entry: Margaret Hoffman was the second wife of Capt. Henry Schaeffer and the mother of two sons named Henry. The first lived less than a year. They lived their married life in Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co., PA. | Schaeffer, Johann Heinrich Henry (I1185)
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| 641 | Her death certificate lists burial at Chas. Evans, Berks County, Pennsylvania. I can find no entry for her on Find a Grave. | Keller, Infant Daughter Caroline (I2813)
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| 642 | Her name on her death certificate is Bertha Moyer Neal. Marital status is widowed. | Moyer, Bertha B. (I1633)
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| 643 | Hiram W. is unmarried, and operates his father's farm. | Kline, Hiram W. (I326)
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| 644 | His death certificate give Charles Evans Cemetery for his burial. I can find no entry for him on Find a Grave. | Moyer, Myron Reeser (I1054)
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| 645 | His veterans burial card states that burial is at Luthern & Reformed Cemetery, Centre Hall, Centre County, PA. I can find no entry for him on Find a Grave. | Butler, Harold Follner (I1830)
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| 646 | History of Centre & Clinton Counties, Penn. By John Blair Linn. 1883. ROYER, Christopher, came to Miles township in 1807. He came from Union County. Originally the Royers were from Berks County. Mr. Royer built the mill now owned by William Meyer, and owned the land in the immediate vicinity. He was born June 19, 1768, died Oct. 16, 1849. There are a number of descendants in Centre and Clinton Counties. Sons, Daniel; Henry; Amos, living in Ferguson township, this county; Jefferson, near Rebersburg; and Joel, resident of Rebersburg. Daughters, Catharine; Elizabeth, married to Henry Smull; Sarah, married to Samuel Winter; Barbara, married to William Bierly. The daughters are all dead. Of the sons, Daniel and Henry are dead. | Royer, Christopher (I643)
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| 647 | History of Centre County by John Bair Linn: Paul Wolf was a native of Bethel Township Berks County Pennsylvania. His father and Col. Henry Royer's father lived on adjoining farms there abut after his marriage Paul Wolf moved to his father-in-law's in Bethel Township in Lebanon County thence to Brush Valley in 1812. In 1811 Paul purchased from the Tobias Pickle the mill property and large tract of land lying north across the valley, later known as the John Forster property containing nearly 400 acres. The amount that was paid was 10,300 pounds Pennsylvania currency. He was engaged in business in his new home, keeping a store operating a gristmill, sawmill, fulling mill, oil mill and distillery. The last three were situated near Schroyers Gap at the foot of Mt. Nittany. His store was kept in his dwelling House the old stone house at Centre Mills. Mr Wolf was a justice of the peace, He was and enterprising citizen and a man universally esteemed. He has brought a large amount of money to the valley but he died at the time of financial depression his large estate was sold at great sacrifice to meet his liabilities. His funeral rites were the first religious exercises at the brick church at Rebersburg. Mr. Wolf leaves a number of descendants most of which live in Centre & Union Counties. He had seven children: Jacob, Paul, George, Catherine married J A Gast, Sarah married George Walker, Margaret married henry Freeze (Fries) & Mary unmarried. | Wolf, Paul (I2464)
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| 648 | History of Columbia and Montour Counties Pennsylvania, Battle, 1887, pg 524-525. Col. Hiram R. KLINE, (deceased) was born in this township December 27, 1815 on the farm now occupied by A. H. KITCHEN, and was a descendant of one of the representative families of Columbia County. His grandfather, Abram KLINE, immigrated to America from Germany prior to the Revolution, located in New Jersey and then moved westward to what is now Orange Township, Columbia Co., Penn., settling here when the county was a wilderness. His children were Harmon, Abram, George, Matthias, Isaac and Elizabeth. Isaac was the father of Hiram R. and married Mary, daughter of Abram WILLETT, and by her had ten children: Charity, Sarah, Abram, Elizabeth, Lavina, Hiram R., Peter, Almira, Arminta and Mary. Hiram R. married October 31, 1842, Rebecca, daughter of John and Mary E. (FEHR) ACHENBACH, who was born December 25, 1817, in Briarcreek Township. At the age of thirteen she moved with her parents to Orange Township. After marriage Mr. KLINE moved to Raven creek and for five years was engaged in milling. He returned to Orange Township and engaged in farming until the spring of May 29, 1881, while on a trip to the farm. He was a staunch Democrat, for years was weighmaster of the North Pennsylvania Canal, and in 1860 represented the county in the Legislature. He was an excellent singer and taught vocal music in his early manhood. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church and an esteemed citizen in the community in which he lived. He left a widow and four children: Mary E., wife of Joseph K. MOYER, resides in Centre County, Penn.; Sarah J., is the wife of Rev. A. HOUTZ; Joseph Howard, married Maggie J., only daughter of A. H. KITCHEN; Harriet A., married John F. MENGLE. | Kline, Hiram Roe (I1818)
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| 649 | History of Columbia and Montour Counties, Pennsylvania, 1887, Battle, Fishingcreek Township pg. 445 Abraham J. KLINE, retired farmer, Stillwater, is now the oldest resident of the township. His paternal grandfather, Abraham KLINE, came from New Jersey to what is now Orange Township, where he took up a large tract of land, which was subsequently divided into several farms. When he first settled he had to cut a road through the forest which covered his land. He died there at an advanced age. His wife, Annie, survived him several years. Their children were Abraham, Matthias, George, Harmon, Isaac and Elizabeth, all now deceased. George was the father of our subject and was born in New Jersey. When a boy he came with his parents to this county, and on his marriage, his father gave him a farm on which he lived until his death, in 1853. His wife, Catherine JOHNSON, was also from New Jersey, and died in 1854. Their eight children were named as follows: Abraham J.; Mary, who died unmarried; Permelia, wife of Absalom McHENRY, now deceased; George LOWRY, served in the Union Army and died at Fortress Monroe after the war; Elizabeth WILLETT, died in infancy; Sally Ann, deceased wife of Richard JONES; Grazillai H., wife of George W. JACOBY, of Light Street, and Malvina Minerva, deceased wife of Jacob MELICK. Our subject was born November 8, 1802, and lived with his parents until his marriage. He then resided three years on his grand-father's farm, and in the spring of 1854 came to the place where he now resides, and which he had previously purchased. February 25, 1826, he married Mary, daughter of Thomas McHENRY of Greenwood Township. She died May 30, 1886. They were the parents of the following children: George DUNHAM married Sarah J. RICHART, and resides in Dushore; Andrew Jackson died in infancy; Wesley BANGHART, married to Margaret DEWITT, and living in Bradford County; Hiram W. is unmarried, and operates his father's farm; John S., married Elizabeth APPELMAN and lives in Benton, and Sarah A., wife of Francis I. BELLES, of this township. While in Luzerne County Mr. KLINE was captain of a militia company, and after coming to this county was, in 1858, elected justice of the peace, which office he filled for fifteen years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopa[l] Church, of which he was for a long time class leader. He has always been a good neighbor and citizen. Jacob JOHNSON, father of Catherine KLINE, was a native of Germany, deserted the English and espoused the American cause, enlisting in Washington's army; he was afterward taken prisoner, and to escape a prison life again enlisted in the English army; at the first opportunity he came into the American lines and once more joined the American army, serving until the close of the war. | Kline, Abraham J. (I305)
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| 650 | History of Columbia and Montour Counties, Pennsylvania, 1887, Battle, Fishingcreek Township pg. 445 Abraham J. KLINE, retired farmer, Stillwater, is now the oldest resident of the township. His paternal grandfather, Abraham KLINE, came from New Jersey to what is now Orange Township, where he took up a large tract of land, which was subsequently divided into several farms. When he first settled he had to cut a road through the forest which covered his land. He died there at an advanced age. His wife, Annie, survived him several years. Their children were Abraham, Matthias, George, Harmon, Isaac and Elizabeth, all now deceased. George was the father of our subject and was born in New Jersey. When a boy he came with his parents to this county, and on his marriage, his father gave him a farm on which he lived until his death, in 1853. His wife, Catherine JOHNSON, was also from New Jersey, and died in 1854. Their eight children were named as follows: Abraham J.; Mary, who died unmarried; Permelia, wife of Absalom McHENRY, now deceased; George LOWRY, served in the Union Army and died at Fortress Monroe after the war; Elizabeth WILLETT, died in infancy; Sally Ann, deceased wife of Richard JONES; Grazillai H., wife of George W. JACOBY, of Light Street, and Malvina Minerva, deceased wife of Jacob MELICK. | Kline, George (I1879)
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