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| 3451 | Obituary from Find a Grave: Intelligencer Journal (Lancaster, PA) - Tuesday, September 4, 2007 Margaret M. "Maggie" Crouse, of Wheatland Hills, Lancaster, died on August 31, 2007, at her home at the age of 92. She was born in Grand Junction, CO, on July 29, 1915 to Howard and Pansy Meyer. Upon the death of her mother in 1925, she came East to live with her aunt and uncle in Camp Hill. She was a member of the 1933 graduating class of Camp Hill High School, where she was active in school athletics. | Meyer, Margaret (I191)
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| 3452 | Obituary from Find a Grave: MRS. ELEANOR MAE SWARTZ, 2500 Coffee Pot Boulevard NE, St. Petersburg, Saturday April 4, 1970. John S. Rhodes Inc., East Chapel. From Her Obituary: Tampa Bay Times St. Petersburg, Florida 06 Apr 1970, Mon • Page 26 ELEANOR MAY SWARTZ, April 4, 1970 at St, Petersburg, Florida, Sister of Rose Marlkle, State College, Pennsylvania; aunt of Catherine Cockrane of Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Jack Flager, New York City, companion of Mrs Julia Mulholand. Graveside services at Grand Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Hunter - Callander Funeral Home. From Her Obituary: Detroit, Michigan 10 Apr 1970, Friday Page 32 | Walker, Eleanor Mae "Nellie" (I483)
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| 3453 | Obituary from Find a Grave: OBIT: DAVID BRUCE MOYER: Funeral services in memory of David Bruce Moyer, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moyer of Wilkensburg, were held Friday afternoon at the Levine Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs. Rev. Wilber Hewit of Union City officiated at the services and spoke words of comfort to the bereaved family. Many floral pieces were in evidence. Interment followed in the Saegertown Cemetery, with Bryon Brink, Dwight Brink, Carlyle Satterlee and Robert DeRoss, uncles of the little lad, acting as bearers. David Bruce Moyer was born November 27, 1938, at North Canton, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Helen (Brink) Moyer. He died August 13, 1941,at Columbia Hospital, Wilkinsburg, Pa., from injuries he received when he was struck by an automobile. Besides his parents, he leaves to mourn his loss; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brink of the Springs, and Mrs. Caroline Moyer of Albion; his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Brink, Sr., of the Springs and several aunts and uncles. Gravesite Details Son of Joseph and Helen (Brink) Moyer, 2y 8m 16d | Moyer, David Bruce (I2041)
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| 3454 | Obituary from Find a Grave: Topeka Daily Capital, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 1934, page 3: Rain Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Rain, 72, died Sunday in Christ's hospital. She was born in Uniontown, Pa. She had lived in Topeka 40 years. She is survived by one son, James D. Moyer, Lincoln, Neb.; one brother, M.L. Moyer, Emporia; and one sister, Mrs. Sally E. Sleisher, Emporia. Funeral services will be at Penwell's chapel at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in Topeka cemetery. | Moyer, Anna Elizabeth "Nellie" (I1372)
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| 3455 | Obituary from Find a Grave: Widow of George. Died at home of EH Fuhrman on Claremont Avenue. Came to Ashland Co when a year old. In 1847 married, lived Perry Twp. Eight children FE, Philip A, GD, AN, Celina w/o PS Countryman of Jeromesville, Miranda deceased w/o FR Marks, Savilla w/o JE Spreng and Effie w/o EH Fuhrman [obit published 28 Aug, no DOD given] | Morr, Elizabeth (I174)
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| 3456 | Obituary from Find a Grave. In Memorium. Rev. Christian G. Eichenberg was the son of Peter and Wilhelmena Eichenberg. He was born on the 16th day of Dec. A. D. 1816, in Germany, in Rinteln Kreis Schaumburg, Kurfurstenstine, Hesse. He was baptized by Rev. Patri, a pastor of the Reformed Church. He was confirmed as a member of the Reformed church in his his 14th year. He studied in Germany, came to America in his 27th year. Shortly after he was ordained to the office of the holy ministry by the East Pennsylvania Class of The Reformed Church, in the United States. He was married to Mary Ann Achenback, from Plainfield, Northampton Co., Pa., at Easton, June 24th, 1848, by Rev. M. Harpel. He died of some sort of abdominal affection-tumor in the bowels it is supposed. Shortly before he died he said "I am glad!" He told his wife to read the 466th hymn of the Reformed hymn book in German. He died on the 12th of June, at 4 p. m., aged 63 years, 5 months, and 26 days. His funeral text was 1 Tim. 3; 14 15. Rev. Eichenberg did work for three men. He was a farmer, a business man and a minister. He never had a day of rest--a Sabbath like other men. He never took the minister's Sabbath--Monday--as a day of rest. He was never idle, always busy. Besides his farm and business cares, he studied a good deal. He was a good sermonizer and preacher, especially in his younger days. He could expound and explain Scripture. His sense of right was greatly developed, which was ready at all times to resist unrighteousness and dishonesty. He was a man who was straight forward in and from the pulpit. Laborer, rest in peace. J. E. Freeman. | Eichenberg, Christian G. (I2154)
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| 3457 | Obituary from Wichita Eagle, Monday, January 29, 1962: J. Albright, 100, Dies at Local Home John Albright, 100, of . . ., Wichita resident 60 years, died Sunday at a local nursing home. He was born June 26, 1861, at Clarno, Wis. He had retired from Santa Fe Railway Co. where he was a flagman. He was a member of Mulvane Methodist Church and Independent Order of Odd Fellow Lodge. From a family of 11 brothers and sisters, survivors include a brother, Will, Freeport, Ill.; a son, Harold, Sagle, Idaho; two daughters, Mrs. Laura Whitted, Potwin, Kan., and Mrs. Edna Baughman, . . .[address deleted]; 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulvane Methodist Church. The Rev. R. A. Haines, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Mulvane Cemetery. DeVorss-Gard Mortuary has charge of arrangements. | Albright, John Charles (I2999)
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| 3458 | Obituary notice from Find a Grave: CENTRE REPORTER 20 March 1873 Annie, wife of Philip Glantz, of Walker township, died 1 March, buried 4th in Union graveyard Tylersville, 83y 6m 17d. | Bierly, Ann Maria (I619)
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| 3459 | Obituary, plus notes, from Find a Grave. The Clinton County Times, June 3, 1904. Death Record. Mrs. Levi Conser. Mrs. Eve Conser, wife of the venerable Levi Conser, of Loganton, passed away at her home in Loganton Thursday morning last aged 81 years. Death was due to infirmities incident to her advanced age. Mrs. Conser was a lovable woman and a devoted wife and mother. She was twice married having formerly been the wife of Samuel Bright of Aaronsburg. She is survived by her aged husband, who is a number of years her senior, and the following children: Prof. Harry Conser and Dr. T. C. Conser, of Sunbury; Mrs. Minnie Stamm, Altoona; Prof. James Bright of John Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md.; Dr. John Bright, Rebersburg; Mrs. Mary Miller, Kansas; Mrs. Annie Walton, Gleasonton, and Mrs. Huston Hunter, Mill Hall. Five stepchildren also survive, namely: Mrs. John A. Marshall, and Mrs. Lucretia Yoxheimer, this city; C.C. Conser, Ridgway; Mrs. George Bell, St. Joseph, Missouri; and Mrs. Amelia Reynolds, of Topoka, Kansas. The funeral was held from the Lutheran church at Loganton Monday forenoon at 10 oclock and was largely attended. Interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery. When John Weaver died in 1902 at Lock Haven, PA, Eve was listed as a surviving sister, as well was another sister, Mrs. Fannie Straw of Julian, PA, and a brother Jacob Weaver of Fresno, CA. On Fannie (Francis Straw's) death certificate, the father was listed as Daniel Weaver. The Matrical: Daniel & Elizabeth Weber (Weaver) parents of Eva Margareth born 12/23/1822, baptized 5/18/1823 sponsored by Joseph & Elisabeth Gerberich. | Weaver, Eve Margaret (I999)
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| 3460 | OBITUARY: RED OAK (IA) EXPRESS, date unknown, Mrs. John T. Askey, nee Luzetta Moyer FUNERAL SERVICES FOR FORMER ELLIOTT LADY Funeral services for Mrs. John T. Askey, 80, a resident of this vicinity for several years was held in Red Oak last Saturday afternoon at the Sellergren Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Orville Morrow, pastor of the Methodist Church in Red Oak. Burial was made in the Red Oak Cemetery. Mrs. Askey died suddenly Tuesday evening, December 29 (1936), at the home of her daughter Mrs. Merrill E. Morgan in Bassett, NB.Mrs. Askey is survived by two children, one daughter, Mrs. Merry E. Morgan of Bassett, NB, and one son, Ernest G. Askey, of Omaha, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Two children preceded her in death, Ellis E. Askey and Mrs. Orpha Ellen Black, both of Red Oak. Mrs. Askey was born in Centre County, PA, on October 1, 1856. She came west with her parents at the age of six and lived for many years in Illinois where the family first located. She grew to young womanhood there and it was there she was married to John T. Askey on April 1, 1873. After coming to Iowa they resided for a number of years at Elliott and later moved to Red Oak. (copied by Jerry Lee Askey, 1982). | Moyer, Lucetta (I1463)
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| 3461 | Occupation: Carpenter, traveling salesman, Town Sheriff of Rebersburg. Bought a brick factory business that failed. Moved to Eldred, PA; manager of dairy. Home burned due to gas explosion. All records lost. Two neighbors died in the fire. Moved to Loganton where he lived rest of life. His son Edwin bought him a home in Loganton for $500 and supported him until he died. He was also a stonemason and tinsmith. | Ziegler, Thomas Royer (I2036)
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| 3462 | on a farm in Centre County, PA | Hosterman, William H. (I2414)
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| 3463 | On his daughter Amanda's death certificate he's listed as John Henry Meyer. | Meyer, Henry (I479)
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| 3464 | On his death certificate his middle initial is G. On other records is is D. | Moyer, Edward G. (I1330)
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| 3465 | On last Saturday morning, Mrs. Ziegler wife of Thomas Ziegler, of Rebersburg died of kidney and other diseases. She was forty-five years old and had been ill for some time. A quiet, tender-hearted woman she was beloved by all who knew her. She is survived by her devoted husband and two sons, Calvin and Edwin, who mourn the loss of a loving mother. She was buried Wednesday morning. Rev. Brown conducted the services in the Reformed church. | Yearick, Lydia Anna (I2038)
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| 3466 | On the 24th ult, at Rebersburg, Centre Co. of Consumption, Dr. J. Henry Ziegler, aged 26 years, 7 months and 27 days. Dr. Ziegler was a consistant and devoted member of the Reformed church. He was a young man with more than ordinary talent; and according to the admonition of St. Paul, he consecrated these, together with his body to the service of his heavenly Father through Christ Jesus. One year ago he graduated in the Washington Medical University in Baltimore. He had just been ready to enter upon the arduous and responsible duties of a physician when, that slow but fatal disease, Consumption, laid hold upon him, and ended his life in a short course of time. He bore all things patiently, and entirely committed himself and all his affairs in the hands of his Lord and Master, who does all things well. His death inflicts a loss upon the church, his dear wife, and the community, but that which has been loss to them has been to him Eternal gain. | Ziegler, Dr. John Henry (I1886)
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| 3467 | On Wednesday of last week Mr. John B. Harter, a son of Mr. Daniel Harter, residing near Rebersburg, was called to his eternal home by the merciless reaper death. Deceased sustained severe injuries in falling from a fruit tree several years ago. Under the skill of physicians he for a while improved in mind and body; but afterward, his condition growing worse, he was moved to an asylum at Danville. A few months ago he returned to his home in a fair way of entire recovery. But the sudden change in temperature in the weather brought on a relapse which eventuated in his death. Mr. Ohl, a skillful attendant from the institution at Danville, had charge of the patient after his return to Brushvalley. The future of John Harter was very promising before the accident occurred, which ended in his early death. The subject of this article attained the age of eighteen years and some months. The Millheim Journal. Thursday, 26 June 1884. | Harter, John E. (I428)
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| 3468 | One of Coburn's most prominent citizens Andrew Meyer died early this morning from a leakage of the heart. Mr. Meyer was well known throughout the entire county & his passing is mourned by innumerable friends. The deceased was born in Haines township the son of Philip & Mary (Stover) Meyer, He was educated at the Pine Creek School & the Aaronsburg Academy. In his youth he was a farmer and later a carpenter. He married Cora Ellen Stover who preceded him in death. He is survived by a son John G Meyer of Coburn. He was one of the organizers of the Coburn Cornet Band. He was a member of the St. Andrew's Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Aaronsburg Reformed Church Cemetery. | Meyer, Thomas Andrew (I1124)
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| 3469 | One of the pioneers to CA in 1849. | Royer, Joel (I763)
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| 3470 | Only source is findagrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54182120/samuel-clowes no photo. Lawyer. Born in Derbyshire, England. Son of Samuel Clowes and Elizabeth Clulow. Samuel Clowes married Catharine Douwe July 18, 1698, the year before his emigration to America. He is the father of Gerardus (1699-1752), Samuel (1701-1759), John, Peter, Joseph (d. 1755), Aletta (d. 1830), who married Edward Willett in 1722; Millicent (b. 1730) who married Joseph Sackett; Catharine; and Mary (d.1763) who married Rev. Daniel Thane. Samuel Clows 16 March 1674 in England, died 27 August 1760 in Jamaica, Queens County, NY, buried Grace Episcopal Churchyard, Jamaica, Queens County, NY. | Clows, Samuel (I2580)
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| 3471 | Only source is findagrave - needs verification | Fry, Mary (I2579)
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| 3472 | Only source is rootsweb, see entry for their son, Hieronymus Kline. Genealogy of the Miller and Pursel Families page 52 has different info: HIERONYMUS KLYN was born in New Amsterdam about 1666. Genealogy of the Miller and Pursel Families has his father: so far undiscovered. And his grandfather: JAN CORNELISSON KLYN, came from Amsterdam, Holand to New Amsterdam about 1625 and established the first windmill in Hudson Valley. He transferred his operations to Albany - mentioned in Albany Records. | Kline, Antonius Thonges (I1932)
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| 3473 | Only source is rootsweb, see entry for their son, Hieronymus Kline. | Unknown, Margaretha (I1933)
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| 3474 | Only source is rootsweb. Need verification. No entry on findagrave. Name: Matthias CRAMER ALIA: Mathias /Krymer/ Birth: in Lower Rhine Valley, Germany Immigration: 1748 To Hunterdon Co. NJ From Rotterdam Residence: 1782 moved to Columbia Co., PA from Hunterdon Co., NJ Residence: BEF 1782 Lebanon Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ Name: Matthias Cramer Birth: 1713 in Lower Rhine Valley, Germany Note: Fled to England, then NY | Cramer, Matthias (I1880)
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| 3475 | or died 1871 in Dauphin County, PA | Schaeffer, Henry (I2838)
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| 3476 | or her name could be Salsie King | Kling, Rezalza (I771)
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| 3477 | or Ida Christina Meyer | Moyer, Ada Christie (I1994)
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| 3478 | or Jul 1829 | Custard, Margaret (I2707)
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| 3479 | or Meyer | Moyer, Mary (I39)
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| 3480 | or Meyer | Moyer, Henry (I1992)
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| 3481 | or Meyer | Moyer, Henry (I1988)
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| 3482 | or Meyer | Moyer, Thomas M. (I5)
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| 3483 | or Meyer | Moyer, John (I1968)
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| 3484 | or Meyer | Moyer, Elizabeth (I45)
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| 3485 | or Moyer - see notes | Meyer, Michael (I1337)
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| 3486 | or Weltmer | Walmer, Lydia Ann (I2494)
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| 3487 | Ordained 1879, Presbyterian Ministrial Directory census 1880 in Mitchell, Davison County, Dakota | Chapin, Melancthon Elder (I2683)
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| 3488 | Owns great grandfather Christopher Meyer's old homestead near Campbellstown, PA. | Moyer, Michael (I1351)
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| 3489 | PA marriage records Name: John D. Achenbach Gender: Male Age: 23 Birth Date: abt 1867 Marriage Date: 29 Nov 1890 Marriage Place: Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA Spouse: Cora Wright * * * * * 1900 US census Name: John D Achenbach Age: 34 Birth Date: May 1866 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1900: Plainfield, Northampton, Pennsylvania House Number: 1 Sheet Number: 9 Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 201 Family Number: 204 Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital status: Married Spouse's name: C M Achenbach Marriage Year: 1891 Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Occupation: Farmer Attended School: 0 Can Read: Yes Can Write: Yes Can Speak English: Yes Home Free or Mortgaged: M Farm or House: F Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age John D Achenbach 34 C* M Achenbach 29 Aaron M Achenbach 7 Ella W Achenbach 3 * * * * 1910 US census - NOTE: he is a proprietor of a hotel or a boarding house - there are a LOT more people in this building. Name: John D Adenbach [John D Achenbach] [John D Adienbach] Age in 1910: 42 Birth Year: abt 1868 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1910: Nazareth Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania Street: South Main Street House Number: 202 Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital status: Married Spouse's name: Cora M Adenbach Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Native Tongue: English Occupation: Proprietor Industry: Hotel Employer, Employee or Other: Employer Home Owned or Rented: Rent Farm or House: House Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Years Married: 19 Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age John D Adenbach 42 Cora M Adenbach 40 Aaron M Adenbach 17 Ella W Adenbach 12 Stanley E Adenbach 8 Pearl E Adenbach 5 Irene D Adenbach 4 * * * * 1920 US census Name: John D Achenbach [John D Odenbach] [John D Achenbuch??] Age: 52 Birth Year: abt 1868 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1920: Easton Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania Street: Sullivan Road House Number: X Residence Date: 1920 Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital status: Married Spouse's name: Cora M Achenbach Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Able to Speak English: Yes Occupation: Salesman Industry: Feed Employment Field: Wage or Salary Home Owned or Rented: Owned Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age John D Achenbach 52 Cora M Achenbach 45 Ella W Achenbach 20 Irene D Achenbach 14 Carl E Achenbach 13 1940 US census Name: John D Auchenbach Respondent: Yes Age: 72 Estimated birth year: abt 1868 Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Home in 1940: Jonestown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania Map of Home in 1940: View Map Farm: No Inferred Residence in 1935: Jonestown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania Residence in 1935: Same Place Resident on farm in 1935: No Sheet Number: 8B Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 169 Occupation: Fud Salesman House Owned or Rented: Rented Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 30 Attended School or College: No Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 50 Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work Weeks Worked in 1939: 52 Income: 1300 Income Other Sources: No Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age John D Auchenbach 72 Anna M Auchenbach 61 John D. Achenbach m. to Anna Youse * * * * John B. Achenbach's death certificate Name: John D Achenbach Gender: Male Race: White Age: 68 Birth Date: 18 May 1877 Birth Place: Pennsylvania Death Date: 23 Oct 1945 Death Place: Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA Father: Thomas Achenbach Mother: Ellen Spouse: Anna M Youse Certificate Number: 86316 * * * * * Anna Youse Achenbach's death certificate Name: Anna M Achenbach [Anna M Youse] Gender: Female Race: White Age: 77 Birth Date: 21 Apr 1878 Birth Place: Lyon, Pennsylvania Death Date: 11 Apr 1956 Death Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA Father: Jonas Youse Mother: Anna Sanders * * * * * Looks like Anna Youse had more than one husband Marriage info Name: Anna Margaret Schreiber [Anna Margaret Youse] Gender: Female Age: 41 Birth Date: abt 1878 Marriage Date: 8 Oct 1919 Marriage Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA Father: Jonas Youse Mother: Anna M. Yandrs Spouse: Joseph Reigel Jr. | Achenbach, John D. (I2267)
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| 3490 | PA Veterans burial Cards Name: Doctor John Thompson Auten Birth Date: 6 Nov 1887 Age: 88 Death Date: 21 Jun 1976 Military Branch: Army Veteran of Which War: World War I Registration County: Union Cemetery Name: Union Cemetery Cemetery Location: Columbus, Ohio | Auten, John Thompson (I2416)
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| 3491 | PA veterans burial cards: 1777-2012 Name: John George Moyer Birth Date: 1757 Age: 56 Death Date: 1813 Military Branch: Army Veteran of Which War: Revolutionary War Registration County: Snyder Cemetery Name: Lutheran And Reformed Cemetery Cemetery Location: Freeburg, Pennsylvania | Meyer, John George (I390)
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| 3492 | Page 122 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. JW. BRIGHT, M. D., of Rebersburg, Centre county, is a physician whose professional attainments place him in the front rank among the practitioners of this section. European travel and study in the most noted centers of clinical work have supplemented the thorough preparation of our own schools, while natural talent has enabled him to improve to the utmost these advantages and the no less valuable training gained in years of practice. His success is the more creditable from having been gained by his own efforts in the face of financial difficulties in early life. John Bright, great-grandfather of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania of pioneer stock, his family having been among the early settlers in the eastern counties of that State, and after spending the greater part of his life there as a farmer, he came to Centre county to spend his last days. This was in the latter part of the eighteenth century, and he was then too old to work. His son George, our subject's grandfather, who was born, probably, in Lehigh county, was married in Centre county, about 1788, to Eve, daughter of John and Barbara (Wolf) Stover. George Bright, who possessed much mechanical ability, located at Aaronsburg, and having learned the hatter's trade in the East before the removal of the family, he followed that business, and was also interested in farming. He and his wife reared a large family, all of whom are dead except George. Jr.: (i) David, who nevermarried. was a hatter at Aaronsburg; (2) Sophia married Adam Guiswite, a farmer of near Aaronsburg; (3) Margaret never married, and her death occurred at the old homestead; (4) Catherine was the wife of Samuel Shafer, a farmer, who lived at Madisonburg; (5) John, who married Martha Hill, was a brick maker and tanner at Aarons- burg; (6) George, a carpenter and cabinet maker, married Sarah Bower, and is living in retirement at Aaronsburg at the age of eighty-five years; (7) Michael, who married Elizabeth Robinson, was a slave-holder before the war, in which he participated on the Confederate side, and his death occurred in Memphis, Tenn., in 1893. Another member of this family was Samuel Bright, our subject's father, who was born, about 1818, at Aaronsburg, near the present site of the Lutheran cemetery. He was educated in that town, attending both the common schools and the academy, and then learned the carpenter's trade under the instruction of his brother George. He was of ordinary stature, was active and supple, and possessed decided genius in his line. As a citizen he was well known. He was the drum-major of an organization in Aaronsburg, and was a consistent, if not an active, member of the Lutheran Church. In politics, he was first a Whig, later a Republican, but he had no taste for the life, of a politician, and he followed the business of carpentering and cabinet making until his death; he died at the early age of thirty-eight, from the effects of being over-heated, and he was buried at Aaronsburg. His wife. Eve Weaver, a daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Weaver, was born and reared in Haines township, Centre county. Six children blessed their union: (1) Mary E. (Mrs. Thomas Miller), of Winfield, Kans.; (2) Anna (Mrs. John Walton), of North Bend, Penn.; (3) Jennie (Mrs. Huston Hunter), of Mill Hall, Penn.; (4) James W. , professor of English Language in Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md.; (5) John W., our subject, and (6) Margaret, who died in infancy. After the father's death the mother formed a second union, this time with Levi Conser, and now resides at Logantown, Penn. By this marriage there are three children: Harry N., Ph. D., now principal of the high school at Sunbury, Penn.; Thomas C. , M. D., practicing medicine at Sunbury; and Minnie M., now Mrs. James Stoman, of Loganton, Penn. Dr. Bright was born November 17, 1854, in a house which stood upon land now inclosed within the Lutheran cemetery at Aaronsburg. During his boyhood he was taken by his mother to Loganton, where he attended school under the tutorship of Rev. W. H. Gotwald. Later he pursued a course in the normal school at Miliersville, and taught successfully for a time in Dauphin county, Penn. Being entirely dependent upon his own resources for his education, his ambition found many hindrances but " where there's a will there's a way," and his was not the sort of a nature to be easily daunted. As he could save funds, he would pursue his studies, and thus in time he entered Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia, and was graduated in 1880. In the fall of the same year he located at Rebersburg, where Dr. Hilbish, a successful physician, then well advanced in j'ears, welcomed Dr. Bright as his successor. A young physician could scarcely find a better opening than this, and Dr. Bright succeeded from the first, his ability, skill and devotion to his chosen work winning and retaining confidence. Each year saw his practice increasing; but so far from being content with the attainments which had won his success. Dr. Bright showed the true scientific spirit by determining upon still further study under the best guidance obtainable. In the fall of 1888 he went to Europe, and remained until the spring of 1890, attending lectures under several eminent teachers, notably those of Leipsic and Vienna. On his return he resumed his practice at Rebersburg, and has since continued it with growing popularity. In August, 1892, the Doctor was married to Miss Sarah M. Meyer, a native of Rebersburg, and a daughter of Reuben and Mary (Cosman) Meyer, prominent citizens. Mrs. Bright is a member of the Reformed Church and a leader in social life, her talents making her an acquisition to any circle. She is especially accomplished in music, and taught the art previous to her marriage. Three interesting daughters — Mary E. , born February 1 1, 1894, and Florence and Lucile (twins), born December 28, 1896 — brighten their home. While not a politician. Dr. Bright takes great interest in the success of his party, the Republican, and at various times when placed upon the ticket for a township office in opposition to his expressed wishes, he has acquiesced gracefully and given most acceptable service. His unusually thorough preparation for his profession gives him much influence within as well as without the charmed circle of the medical fraternity, and he is a valued member of the American Medical Association, the State Medical Society, the West Branch Medical Society, and the Centre County Medical Society. He is a member of the Re- formed Church. Socially, he belongs to the Masonic lodge at Centre Hall. | Bright, Dr. John Weaver (I997)
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| 3493 | Page 122 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Samuel Bright, ... was born, about 1818, at Aaronsburg, near the present site of the Lutheran cemetery. He was educated in that town, attending both the common schools and the academy, and then learned the carpenter's trade under the instruction of his brother George. He was of ordinary stature, was active and supple, and possessed decided genius in his line. As a citizen he was well known. He was the drum-major of an organization in Aaronsburg, and was a consistent, if not an active, member of the Lutheran Church. In politics, he was first a Whig, later a Republican, but he had no taste for the life, of a politician, and he followed the business of carpentering and cabinet making until his death; he died at the early age of thirty-eight, from the effects of being over-heated, and he was buried at Aaronsburg. His wife. Eve Weaver, a daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Weaver, was born and reared in Haines township, Centre county. Six children blessed their union: (1) Mary E. (Mrs. Thomas Miller), of Winfield, Kans.; (2) Anna (Mrs. John Walton), of North Bend, Penn.; (3) Jennie (Mrs. Huston Hunter), of Mill Hall, Penn.; (4) James W. , professor of English Language in Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md.; (5) John W., our subject, and (6) Margaret, who died in infancy. After the father's death the mother formed a second union, this time with Levi Conser, and now resides at Logantown, Penn. By this marriage there are three children: Harry N., Ph. D., now principal of the high school at Sunbury, Penn.; Thomas C. , M. D., practicing medicine at Sunbury; and Minnie M., now Mrs. James Stoman, of Loganton, Penn. | Bright, Samuel (I998)
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| 3494 | page 182 Buchtel, John, came to Brush valley from Penn township, now Snyder County, near McKee's Half- Falls, in 1790, purchasing from Col. Samuel Miles the "William Wistar" warrantee, immediately west of Rebersburg, three hundred and thirty-four acres, late Hubler place. Col. H. Royer, etc. He was a cooper by trade, an excellent mechanic, devoting much at- tention to astrology, deeply versed in its lore. His attainments in the useful branches of knowledge were of a high order. He died in 1809, leaving a widow, Catherine, and nine children, — John, Agnes (married to Michael Meyer), Martin, Peter, Solomon, Catherine (married to Simon Pickle), Mary (married to Abraham Kreamer), Lutzanan (married to Nicholas Bierly), Elizabeth, married to John George Moyer. Elizabeth died before her father, leaving seven children, — Eliza- beth (married to Frederick Richter), Barbara (to Jacob Haines), Julia, Sofranna, George, Mary, and Margaret. | Buchtel, John (I551)
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| 3495 | Page 211 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. This info is about the son, Andrew, born 1839. ANDREW HARTER, the able and efficient postmaster at Coburn, Centre county, and president of the Millheim & Coburn Pike, Company, is a man whose exemplary life and upright dealings with his fellowmen have won for him that priceless treasure — a good name. Prosperous also in a material sense, he stands among the leading business men of his section, while his generous interest in the progress of the community has been demonstrated in many ways. Mr. Harter was born in Penn township. Centre county, March 7, 1839, and is the third in direct and consecutive order to bear the same name. Andrew Harter, his grandfather, was a farmer in Haines township. Centre county; Andrew Harter, our subject's father, was born there July 31, 1802, and was educated in the German schools of that day and locality. On arriving at manhood's estate the latter received from his father, who had but little means beyond his modest home, about $150 worth of goods, and with this outfit he set up a home of his own, taking unto himself a wife, Catherine Moyer, who was born in 1808 in Lebanon county, Penn. Her father, George Moyer, a farmer, settled in Haines township. Centre county, when she was but a child, and his remaining days were spent there. Our subject's father first rented a farm in his native township with a brother-in-law, Henry Moyer, but later removed to Penn township. Centre county, and rented land from James Duncan. He was an energetic man and capable of much work, being six feet, one and one-half inches in height, and very wiry and muscular, and each year saw an improvement in his financial condition. In time he purchased the farm in the same township, which is now owned by our subject, but he never became very wealthy. He could never refuse a favor, and his generosity was often imposed upon. He and his estimable wife were both members of the Lutheran Church, and in politics he adhered to the Democratic faith, taking much interest in party work, and serving in various township offices. He died suddenly at the age of fifty-nine, and his wife passed away when sixty-four years old, the remains of both being interred at Aaronsburg. They had ten children: Polly, who died in infancy; Catherine (Mrs. Philip Shook), of Gregg township. Centre county; Sarah (Mrs. Henry Behm), of Haines township. Centre county; John M., of Coburn; Julia A. (Mrs. Henry Stemm), of Illinois; Margaret (Mrs. Jacob Sanders), of Penn township. Centre county; Andrew, our subject; Harriet (Mrs. Daniel Geutzel), of Gregg town- ship; George M. , of Potter township. Centre county; and Jacob M., of Coburn. The schools in which our subject received his education were not of the best, and he felt deeply the need of wider opportunities. But his parents needed his help on the farm, for although not the oldest he was much depended upon, so he virtually sacrificed his future in order to assist at home. When his father died, Mr. Harter and a brother-in-law, Mr. Shook, were appointed ad- ministrators. The business affairs were in a much more complicated state than they probably would have been had the sad event been anticipated, and in order to meet certain urgent obligations against the homestead, Mr. Harter rented it, and by hard work and good management secured the money in time. Later he and his brother George bought the place, which contains 156 acres, and conducted it in partnership until the brother sold his interest, purchasing a farm adjoining. Since that time Andrew Harter has been the sole owner. He has a comfortable competence gained by methods which enable him to look any man in the face with no fear of any accusation of dishonesty. In April, 1893, he re- moved with his family to Coburn, where he owns a good home, one of the finest in the place. In April, 1863, Mr. Harter was married, in Haines township. Centre county, to Miss Catherine Kleckner, who was born February 9, 1843, in Hartley township. Union Co., Penn. She was the second child and daughter in the family of seven children born to Joseph and Sally (Boop) Kleckner. Her father died during her girlhood, and at the time of her marriage she was employed as a domestic. Three children have been born of this marriage: (1) George A., a physician of Maytown, Lancaster Co., Penn., and a graduate of Susquehanna University and Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia; he married Libbie Gaugler, of Selins Grove, Snyder county, a daughter of Jackson Gaugler, a railroad contractor, and they have three children — Charles Andrew, Marie Catherine and Helen G. (2) Andrew J., a music dealer and accomplished musician at Altoona, Penn., of the First Lutheran Church of which city he is organist; he received his musical education in part at the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass., where he studied two years; on December 4, 1890, he married Miss Sallie B. Shirk, who was born in Potter township January 8, 1867, a daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Shires) Shirk, farming people; Mrs. Harter died December 10, 1896, leaving two children — May Kathleen, born May i. 1892, and James Andrew, born August 17, 1894. (3) James E. is a professor of music at Coburn; he also was a student at the New England Conservatory of Music at Boston; he married Jennie Hosterman February 12, 1891; he is at present engaged in the mercantile business, at Coburn, Penn. ; present tax collector of Penn township; and has been officer and organist in the Lutheran Church since 1890. Mr. Harter has given his sons much more favorable opportunities for education than he himself enjoyed, and they have proven themselves worthy of their advantages. All occupy honorable positions in their respective communities, and are active in Church affairs and in all progressive movements of the day. Mr. Harter, himself, is a leading worker in the Lutheran denomination in his locality. While attending the Millheim Church, he held the office of deacon, and he is now an elder in the Coburn congregation. He has always been a liberal giver, and was the largest contributor toward the new church at Coburn. He is much interested in local affairs of every sort, and as a leading stockholder in the Millheim & Coburn turnpike and as president of the company has been a factor in the success of that enterprise. He be- longs to the Grange, and is prominent in the councils of the Democratic party, having held numerous township offices, including those of auditor and supervisor. In September, 1893, he was appointed postmaster at Coburn, and has since discharged the duties of the place with characteristic fidelity. He has always been a leader in musical advancement, and to his untiring efforts are due many of the grand musical successes for which the community, in which he lives, is noted. His characteristic energy and determination have always made of him a leader and not a follower, and among his neighbors he has many friends and few enemies. | Harter, Andrew (I1067)
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| 3496 | Page 217 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. DANIEL B. WEAVER, a prosperous miller of Miles township. Centre county, residing near Wolfs Store, is a citizen of the best type. In the hour of our country's danger through rebellion he served gallantly in her defense, while in peace he has maintained an honorable and useful position among his fellows. He was born July 2, 1840, near Wolfs Store, where his father, John Weaver, a son of John Weaver, Sr., also first opened his eyes to the light. Our subject's father was reared as a farmer boy, enjoying but meagre educational privileges in the subscription schools of that day, and working upon the home farm until his marriage. His wife, Susan Brungart, was born and reared in Brush Valley, and her father, Jacob Brungart, was a well-known agriculturist living east of Wolfs Store. After their marriage the young couple located on a farm belonging to John Weaver, Sr., where they resided many years, and then after a short stay upon a farm south of Wolfs Store they returned to the farm where our subject was born. There both passed away, and their remains now rest in the burial ground at Rebersburg. John Weaver, Jr., was of ordinary build, but of a strong constitution, and usually enjoyed robust health. He was industrious and lived in comfortable style, but never acquired riches. His honesty was unwavering, and throughout the community he was held in high esteem. As a Democrat he always took keen interest in political issues, being a regular voter, and for two terms he held the office of supervisor. He was a member of the Reformed Church, his wife of the Lutheran. They had the following children: Thomas, a shoemaker at Tylersville, Penn.; Israel, who died in boyhood; Daniel B., of this sketch; Mary (Mrs. John Breon), of Miles township, Centre county; Chestie (Mrs. William Meyer), of Wolfs Store; John H., who died in early manhood at Potters Bank; William H., a miller at Millheim; Maggie (Mrs. John Minich), of Brush Valley; and Charles A., a miller at Osceola, Pennsylvania. | Weaver, John (I1021)
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| 3497 | Page 244 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Peter Beerly, our subject's father, was a wagonmaker in Clinton county until 1847, when he moved to Boggs township. Centre county, and continued that business throughout his remaining years. He was a man of influence, and in his last years was a Republican in politics. His death occurred December 7, 1868. His wife, Sarah Karstetter, daughter of Rudolph and Margaret Karstetter, was born June 26, 18 14, and died March 30, 1887. They were married February 19, 1837, and had eight children, whose names with dates of birth are here given: Robert, December 2, 1837, is a wheelwright and manufacturer at Central City, and a leading citizen, of whom a biography appears elsewhere; Rebecca, April 2, 1839, widow of David Watson, resides in Boggs township. Centre county; Messulan, September 14, 1841, enlisted in the army during the Civil war, and died a soldier's death February 8, 1863; Nathaniel, September 28, 1843, is the subject proper of this sketch; Tartulious, June 20, 1846; Agnes, September 24, 1849, married Byron Teller, a pumpmaker in Boggs township, Centre county; Newton, September 29, 1852, died March 4, 1853; and Lemuel, May 30, 1858, who is also a musician. Squire Beerly began his business career in his father's wagon shop, but at the age of nineteen i he enlisted in Company B, 148th F. V. I., under Col. James F. Weaver. He spent three years in the service, and was detailed as member of a brass band. He fortunately escaped all wounds, although he took part in many hotly contested [battles, including those of the "Wilderness, j Spottsylvania, Gettysburg and Petersburg. Not until peace was restored did he return home. He worked with his father for three years, and after the death of the latter continued the business in partnership with Robert Beerly, the brother mentioned above, until 1891. They were also engaged for some time in cider making. In 1894 Squire Beerly became interested in mercantile business at Central City with Louis F. Wetzler, his present partner, and has since conducted it successfully. On June 1, 1874, Squire Beerly was united in marriage with Miss Ellen Heaton, but no children blessed their union. Mrs. Beerly was born February 12, 1853, a daughter of Andrew and Liddie (Poorman) Heaton. Politically the Squire is a Republican, with a decided leaning toward free silver; and in religion he favors the doctrines of the Presbyterian Church. Socially he belongs to the Grange, the G. A. R. and the "Veteran League, and at times held various township offices, having been a justice of the peace since 1879. As director of the Milesburg band Mr. Beerly has achieved a success in which every one in the community feels personal pride. On the occa- sion of the band tournament referred to above, the citizens of Milesburg sought to give expres- sion to the popular feeling by giving an ovation to the hero of the hour, Squire Beerly. The borough council took appropriate action, and an elegant banquet was prepared by the ladies of the town at Bogg's Hall. The affair was a surprise to the Squire, who, on his arrival at Central City from Bellefonte, was met by the constable and given to understand that he was wanted in Milesburg to answer to a serious charge. Much be- wildered, but willing as a loyal citizen to submit to the authority of the law. he entered one of the carriages in waiting and soon found himself the chief figure in a triumphal procession headed by the Milesburg band, the chief burgess and the members of the borough council. On arriving at the banquet hall in Milesburg the assemblage was called to order by the clerk of the council, and various speeches were made during the evening, the Squire being presented with a beautiful gold-mounted ebony baton, which he modestly received with a few well-chosen words. | Bierly, Peter (I578)
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| 3498 | Page 244 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Nicholas Bierly, ... located upon the original tract, and passed his life there, dying July 25, 1848, at the age of seventy-three years. His wife Lucy was a daughter of John Buchtel, who came to Centre county about the same time as the Bierlys. She died March 26, 1851, aged seventy-three years, and both were laid to rest in the Lutheran Reformed cemetery at Rebersburg. They had ten children, whose names with dates of birth are as follows: Nicholas, February 12, 1799, died in Sugar Valley, aged seventy-eight; Hannah, May 26, 1800, married Henry Meyer; Michael, November 25, 1801; John, September 25, 1803; December 6, 1805 , moved to Ohio ; Anthony, August 26, 1807 ; Reuben, March 8, 1809, moved to Missouri; Peter, April 13, 814, ...; Simeon, March 25, 1817; George, July 17, 1819, settled in Ohio. | Bierly, Nicholas (I274)
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| 3499 | Page 276 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. DANIEL BRUNGART (deceased) was a member of one of the oldest families of Brush Valley, their settlement dating back a full century. The family originated in Germany, where our subject's great-grandfather was born. Martin Brungart, the grandfather of our subject, was the first to settle in Centre county, Penn. , having left his former home in the neighborhood of Hanover, York county, Penn., in 1798 to locate in the east end of Inrush Valley, where he died, his remains being laid to rest in the old graveyard at Rebersburg. He had a large family of children, namely: Martin, Jacob, Johan George, John and several daughters, two of whom remained in York county. Johan George Brungart (commonly known as George), our subject's father, was born July 20, 1788, in Manheim. York county, and was but a lad when his parents removed to Centre county. He was married April 9, 1811, to Salome Kahl, who was born January 14, 1787, at Heidelberg, Berks county, Penn., a daughter of Jacob and Catherine Kahl. Seven children were born of this union, the names with dates of birth being as follows: Catharine, January 20, 181 2, married Jacob Erhard, and died in Miles township. Centre county; Jacob, January 9, 18 14, died in Rebersburg; Johannes, March 9, 181 7, died in January, 1825; Susan, March 10, 1819, married Jeremiah Haines, and is deceased; George, February 4, 1821, lives at Rebersburg; Daniel, July 4, 1823, is the subject of this sketch; Sarah, April 22, 1825. married Samuel Frank; and Margaret, March 15, 1827, married John Hosterman, and died in Miles township. George Brungart was a farmer, also an extensive land owner, and was one of the substantial citizens of his time. In 1820 he built on his farm a tannery, which was superintended by Jacob Steffy, also from York county, and the leather he took to Philadelphia by team, bringing back goods for the merchants, the trip occupying three weeks. He never learned the trade, but was a most skilled mechanic, and spent most of his time in a shop on his farm, where he made tools and instruments of various kinds. He made a plow which was an improvement over the clumsy ones then in use, and which became well known. It was the one alluded to in the old saying common in Brush Valley, that "no man was much unless he owned a long-barrelled shot-gun, a red wamus, and a Brungart plow. " He was a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Lutheran Church, in which he held an influential place. Tall and slender in person, he possessed much vitality, and lived to see his ninetieth year, dying December 21, 1877. His wife died some years previously, being over seventy years of age, and both were buried at Rebersburg. The subject of this sketch had but meager educational privileges, and attended the old-time subscription schools for a few weeks in winter each year. Reared as a farmer boy, he always followed that occupation, and, after working for his father several years in early manhood, he bought the old farm in Miles township. Centre county. In May, 1846, he was married in Milestownship, to Miss Phoebe A. Royer, who was born in that township, February 19, 1825, the daughter of Col. Henry and Polly (Gross) Royer. Col. Henry Royer came from Berks county, and at one time owned much of the land around Rebersburg, as well as a large tract of mountain land. In 1877, Mr. Brungart removed to Rebersburg, where he built the present substantial brick residence. He had two children: Elmira E. , born February 6, 1847, died February 15., 1850; and Jasper R., born June 17, 1851, of whom special mention will presently be made. Daniel Brungart died April 8, 1897, and is buried in the cemetery at Rebersburg. Politically, Mr. Brungart was a Democrat, and he held several minor offices in his township but was never a politician. He was a leading member of the Reformed Church, as is his widow, and he was at one time an elder therein. He owns an excellent farm containing over 165 acres, and two valuable lots in Rebersburg. While he never posed as a philanthropist, he contributed to almost every worthy movement seeking aid, and he and his estimable wife were noted for their kindness of heart. Jasper R. Brungart, the only living child of our subject, received his education in the schools of the township, after which he followed teaching some five years. In 1879 he entered mercantile business in Rebersburg, buying out J. Spiglemyer, and continued same for five years, at the end of which time he commenced farming, which vocation he followed up to 1890, when he built his pleasant home at Rebersburg, where he has since lived retired. In December, 1894, he graduated from the Chautauqua University at Syracuse, N. Y. , and is at present taking a reading course from that institution. On October 3, 1876, Jasper R. Brungart was married in Union county, Penn., to Mary E. Long, who was born June 28, 1850, a daughter of Ephraim and Margaret (Slear) Long, highly respectable farming people. Her father was a native of Berks county, Penn., born April 8, 1814, and died January 13, 1856, a son of Ludwig and Hannah Long, natives of Pennsylvania. Ephraim Long was twice married, first time to Sarah Snook, by whom he had two children — Esther and Isaac — who lived to maturity. For his second wife, Ephraim was married. May 12, 1848, to Margaret Slear, and three children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy, and Mary E. (Mrs. Brungart). Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Long are both deceased, he having passed away January in, 1856, and she on July 27, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper R. Brungart are active members of the Reformed Church. In politics he is a Democrat, and has filled various township and school offices. | Brungart, Daniel (I716)
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| 3500 | Page 277 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Jasper R. Brungart, the only living child of our subject, received his education in the schools of the township, after which he followed teaching some five years. In 1879 he entered mercantile business in Rebersburg, buying out J. Spiglemyer, and continued same for five years, at the end of which time he commenced farming, which vocation he followed up to 1890, when he built his pleasant home at Rebersburg, where he has since lived retired. In December, 1894, he graduated from the Chautauqua University at Syracuse, N. Y. , and is at present taking a reading course from that institution. On October 3, 1876, Jasper R. Brungart was married in Union county, Penn., to Mary E. Long, who was born June 28, 1850, a daughter of Ephraim and Margaret (Slear) Long, highly respectable farming people. Her father was a native of Berks county, Penn., born April 8, 1814, and died January 13, 1856, a son of Ludwig and Hannah Long, natives of Pennsylvania. Ephraim Long was twice married, first time to Sarah Snook, by whom he had two children — Esther and Isaac — who lived to maturity. For his second wife, Ephraim was married. May 12, 1848, to Margaret Slear, and three children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy, and Mary E. (Mrs. Brungart). Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Long are both deceased, he having passed away January n, 1856, and she on July 27, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper R. Brungart are active members of the Reformed Church. In politics he is a Democrat, and has filled various township and school offices. | Brungart, Jasper R. (I718)
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