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• Occupation: Musician
• Occupation: 1 Apr 1889, Bellefonte, Centre County, PA; William been devoting his time and attention to the notion and fancy goods business at Bellefonte, Pa., since April 1, 1889.

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William T. was born near Aaronsburg, Pa., September 20, 1853 ; married January 14, 1880, to Lizzie S., daughter of John H. Musser, Aaronsburg. William attended the schools of his town, which were considerably above the average grade of public schools throughout the rural districts and small villages, and being the fortunate possessor of a bright intellect he was enabled to rear the superstructure of a fair education, which he further developed by diligent private reading and study. But he inherited a taste for music which was stimulated to rapid development by the atmosphere of music pervading his father's home. At the early age of eight years, he began the systematic study of the science under the instruction of Prof. T. M. Carter. At ten, he produced his first musical composition which was published several years later. He continued his studies under several eminent instructors, successively, among whom were Dr. William Mason, of New York City, one of America's most prominent pianists, and Mr. George James Webb, celebrated voice teacher, of the same city. Possessing great natural talent for music, having studied under several of the best masters in the county, and having subjected himself to a persevering discipline, William became at an early age one of the most celebrated musicians of the State. After completing his course under instructors, he began teaching piano and voice culture, meantime composing quite a number of piano pieces, songs, anthems, etc., some of which became very popular, His health giving way under the continuous strain upon his nervous system, William was compelled to cease giving instructions in music for a time at least, and he has been devoting his time and attention to the notion and fancy goods business at Bellefonte, Pa., since April 1, 1889.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29627782/william-t-meyer

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William married Lizzie S. Musser on 14 Jan 1880. Lizzie (daughter of John H. Musser and Evaline Kline) was born about 1855 in Pennsylvania; died on 24 Jan 1903 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA; was buried in Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79717751/maud-o.-meyer