Notes:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25854032/anna-angelica-schaeffer
Find a Grave gives her names as Anna Angelica (Engle) Schaeffer.
Anna Engel Schaeffer, wife of Alexander Schaeffer who established the town of Heidelberg (now Schaefferstown), was the mother of seven children, John, Sabina, Margaret, Anna Maria, Catharine, Henry and Anna Eva Schaeffer.
Inscription "Hier in dieser Gruftte Rues ruhet unter diesem Stein durch Christi Blut von Suenden rein Anna Engel Scheferin gestorben und ruhet hierin den 22ten November 1772; ihres Alters 64; geboren 1708" (Found in "The Early History of Schaefferstown, PA" dated 1898 by Brendle.)
Translation from two different sites on the internet: "Here in these Gruftte Rues rest under this stone by Christi blood of sins purely Anna angel Scheferin died and rest herein the 22ten November 1772; their age 64; born 1708."

Eva married Alexander Schaeffer about 1738. Alexander was born on 08 Jan 1712 in Germany; died on 12 Apr 1786; was buried in Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Bright. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name:
John Shafer - on findagrave

Died:
Geneaology of the Meyer family gives date of death as prior to 1787

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131396673/john-shafer

Children are:
John John (m1. Elizabeth Hess, m2. Angelica Troutman, m3. Catharine Miller)
John Henry (m. Rosina Hess)
Maria Elizabeth (m. Ludwig Young)
Catharine (m. John Rentch)
John Leonard (m. Mary Schroeder)
John George (m. Maria Catharine Locher, son Alexander Shafer)
Anne Mary (m. Rev. Jonathan Rahauser)

Family/Spouse: Barbara Miller. Barbara was born in 1741 in Lancaster County, PA; died on 22 Oct 1796 in Funkstown, Washington County, MD; was buried in Funkstown Cemetery, Washington County, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14613760/sabina-haak

Sabina married Michael Haak in 1762 in Lebanon County, PA. Michael was born on 14 Nov 1740 in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany; died on 15 Nov 1815 in Richland, Lebanon County, PA; was buried in Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30921852/anna-maria-meyer

wife of Christopher Meyer
daughter of Alexander & Anna Engel Schaeffer

Family/Spouse: Christopher Meyer. Christopher (son of Heinrich "Henry" or "Henrich" Meyer) was born on 20 Oct 1734 in Millbach, Lebanon County, PA; died on 02 Aug 1801 in Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA; was buried in Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51068032/catharine-mayer

Family/Spouse: John Mayer. John (son of Johannes Mayer) was born on 03 Mar 1745 in Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA; died on 15 Jun 1812 in Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA; was buried in Millbach Cemetery, Millbach, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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.


Captain Johann Heinrich "Henry" (5 Jun 1749-12 Oct 1803) He was married twice, first to Anna Eva Schweitzer on 9 Mar 1773 and they had 6 children. She died at 36. He then married Margaret Hoffman 1790-1792 and they had 3 more children.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25854327/johann-heinrich-schaeffer

Plot: Reformed

Inscription
REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER
1738 - 1803
PLACED BY
BERKS COUNTY CHAPTER DAR

Johann married Anna Eva Schweitzer on 09 Mar 1773. Anna was born on 27 Apr 1753 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA; died on 02 Jan 1790 in Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA; was buried in Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married Margaret Hoffman on 2 Jan 1791 in Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA. Margaret was born on 11 Dec 1764; died on 30 Apr 1851 in Lebanon County, PA; was buried in Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Boalsburg, Centre County, PA; Moved near Boalsburg, Centre County, PA

Notes:

From The Genealogy of the Meyer Family, by Henry Meyer, 1890. Page 92.
Henry (son of Christopher son of Gr. Meyer) removed from Campbellstown, Pa., where he was born and raised, to Centre County, Pa., in 1823, locating near Boalsburg, where he purchased a large tract of land. He was a man of large stature, like his son "big Henry," it is said. Some of his descendants still live at the old homestead near Boalsburg. Henry was born in 1767; died April 19, 1844. His wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Hurst, was bom in 1779; died May 22, 1859.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92150003/henry-meyer

Plot Section 1 row 8 grave 6

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Hurst. Elizabeth was born on 29 May 1780 in Pennsylvania; died on 22 May 1859; was buried in Boalsburg Cemetery, Boalsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA
• Residence: Freeburg, Snyder County, PA

Notes:

From the Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
John (son of Christopher son of Gr. Meyer), familiarly known as "big John", emigrated from Campbellstown to a farm near Freeburg, Pa., in 1801, a year after his brother Christopher settled there. John, as his nickname implies, was a very large man and possessed great physical strength, but was good-natured. He and his cousin Henry (grand-father) were the most prominent figures in the "racket" between the Meyers and Hartleys at Middleburg, Pa., on a certain occasion. It is said he often visited his brothers and cousins in Centre County. In his time the ties of loyalty to the 'clan' were stronger than seems to be the case now. His wife's maiden name was Esther Burkholder. He died July 17, 1842; lies buried at Freeburg. There were ten children, six sons and four daughters.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167843465/john-moyer

73y 8m 20d

Family/Spouse: Esther Burkholder. Esther died on 3 Aug 1834 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Peters Cemetery, Freeburg, Snyder County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Spring Bank, Brush Valley, Centre County, PA

Notes:

info from The Meyer Family Tree compiled by John D. Meyer, Tyrone, PA, October 1937
Married Elizabeth Derstine and moved to Spring Bank, Brushvalley, Center Co., PA in 1834.

from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
Michael (son of Christopher son of Gr. Meyer), was born Aug. 2, 1771; died April 1, 1842, lies buried in the Lutheran and Reformed cemetery at Rebersburg, Pa. His wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Derstine, was born Sept. 23, 1777, and died June 15, 1872 near State College, Pa., at her son George's home, and is buried at Boalsburg, Pa. Michael moved from Campbellstown, Lebanon County, to Spring Bank, Brushvalley, Centre Co., in the spring of 1834, where he purchased a farm. He was a man of herculean frame and strength, but of benevolent and amicable disposition. He was considerably over six feet tall and weighed 386 lbs. Several references have already been made to the subject of this sketch on other pages of this book.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61300743/michael-meyer

Buried Section 1, Row 10, #27. Next to his grandson, W. Franklin Meyer (son of Michael's son Solomon)

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Derstine. Elizabeth was born on 23 Sep 1777; died on 15 Jun 1872 in State College, Centre County, PA; was buried in Boalsburg Cemetery, Boalsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Residence: Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA
• Residence: Millheim, Centre County, PA

Notes:

1860 census
Name: John Moyer
Age: 46
Birth Year: abt 1814
Gender: Male
Home in 1860: Penn, Centre, Pennsylvania
Post Office: Millheim
Dwelling Number: 883
Family Number: 905
Occupation: Farmer
Real Estate Value: 9000
Personal Estate Value: 1000
Household Members:
Name Age
Jacob Moyer 60
Catharine Moyer 50
Susana Moyer 40
John Moyer 46
Ellen Moyer 33
Jacob Moyer 6
John F Moyer 4
Benj Dunkle 21
Mary Brion 18
Peg Mark 54

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113453079/johann-jacob-meyer

Plot Section 1 Row 11

Family/Spouse: Anna Shaller. Anna was born on 25 Dec 1775; died on 25 Mar 1850; was buried in Heckman Cemetery, Spring Mills, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163131462/christopher-moyer

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

Other Events:

• Church: Old German Reformed
• Occupation: farmer and miller

Notes:

COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Page 530

George Meyer was the first of the family to come to Haines township, Centre county. He was born in Campbelltown, March 25, 1782, and in 1827 came to Centre county, buying a farm and millsite on Pine creek, where he erected a mill. He was a giant in strength, yet inferior to his brothers, Henry, John and Michael. He married Catharine Meyer, who was born December 2, 1788, a daughter of John Jacob Meyer, and died March 13, 1858. He passed away January 1, 1854, and was buried with his wife at Aaronsburg, Centre county. Their family constituted the following children: George, born January 13, 1806...; John, a farmer by occupation, died in Penn's Valley, January 28, 1878; Catharine married Andrew Harter, and died in Penn's Valley, October 3, 1S72; Henry died in Haines township. Centre county, March 9, 1877; Mary wedded Andrew Stover, and lives in Penn's Valley; Philip died in Haines township, June 25, 1876; and Jacob G., a resident of Aaronsburg, at one time represented his district in the State Legislature.



From The Meyer Family Tree compiled by John D. Meyer, Tyrone, PA, October, 1937,
In 1827 with his family moved to Center Co., PA purchasing a farm and mill site on Pine Creek one mile east of Coburn where he erected a grist mill. He was an accomplished singer. He was especially fond of the chase and his home was always headquarters for the hunters during the season.



George Meyer came into Penn's Valley, Centre county, Pa., in 1837, locating on Pine Creek, south of Aaronsburg, Pa., where he purchased a farm and a mill site on which a grist mill was erected. (Property of John George Morr.) Mr. Meyer was a man of stout physical frame and great strength, but was inferior in that respect to his giant brothers, Henry, John and Michael. The Meyers were nearly all fine singers; many of them have been from generation to generation instructors in music, both vocal and instrumental, and have been leaders of choirs in the churches of the neighborhoods in which they resided. George Meyer led singing in the Reformed Church, Campbellstown, Pa., from the time he was sixteen years of age (1798) until 1827 when he removed to the vicinity of Aaronsburg, Pa. He led the singing in the Reformed Church, Aaronsburg, from 1827-32. Mr. Meyer was passionately fond of the chase, and often in company with near relatives, and others, indulged in this exhilarating pastime. His place was a recognized headquarters of the sporting fraternity of the neighborhood, and among those who frequently visited them were the famous hunters of that period, the Roush brothers. — Meyer Genealogy.



Name:
George Peter Meyer

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61300942/george-peter-meyer

On the 1st of January, in Centre County, George Meyer, formerly of Lebanon County, aged 71 years, 8 months and 7 days.

Der Libanon Demokrat, Jan. 20, 1854

Family/Spouse: Catharine Meyer. Catharine (daughter of John Jacob Meyer and Julia Morr) was born on 02 Dec 1788 in Millbach, Lebanon County, PA; died on 13 Mar 1858 in Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Aaronsburg Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA

Catharine married Philip Fishburn in Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

info from The Meyer Family Tree compiled by John D. Meyer, Tyrone, PA, October 1937
Lived at Linden Hall, PA

Family/Spouse: Samuel Carper. Samuel was born on 07 May 1779 in Lebanon County, PA; died on 03 Aug 1861; was buried in Keagy Cemetery, Woodbury, Bedford County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Linden Hall, Centre County, PA

Notes:

info from The Meyer Family Tree compiled by John D. Meyer, Tyrone, PA, October 1937
lived at Linden Hall, PA.

Family/Spouse: John Adam Carper. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

GENEALOGY OF THE MEYER FAMILY by Henry Meyer, 1890

John (John, John, Gr. Meyer) was married, first, to Lizzie Strickler, 2nd, to Christina Lise. He owned the old Mühlbach home after his brother Michael. Died, May 9, 1851, aged seventy-two and one-half years about. Lies buried at the Mühlbach church.

ISSUE, FIRST WIFE—LIZZIE STRICKLER:
1. 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.
2. Catharine, married to John Witters.
3. John, married to Magdalena Meyer, a daughter of the Schaefferstown Christopher Meyer, and consequently, a grand-daughter of John Henry Meyer. (See pages 30-32.) He lives on the western part of the old Mühlbach tract. I visited him in the Fall of 1883 and received considerable information for these pages from the family. He was born in 1808 or 1809, and is still living, Nov. 1889. His wife is dead. Children : — John H., born 1835, married to Amanda Robinson, lives also on the old Mühlbach tract. William H. H., married to Lizzie Robinson, sister of John's wife; Amanda; Agnes, married Charles Garman; Monroe, married to Frances Stover; Tillie, married to John Stover.
4. Michael, was born Nov. 19, 1810; is married to Lucy Ann Krall. The family lives about one and a half miles south-west of the Miihlbaeh homestead. Michael is a pleasant and intelligent gentleman, and is quite well posted on Meyer history. He is of short stature, as most of his great-grandfather John's descendants are. He says, we call the Campbellstown Meyers (Christopher's sons) the "big Meyers". He remembers how, when he was a boy, the Pennsvalley (Centre County) Meyers used to send hounds in boxes to his father. All the Meyers of that period were hunters. I visited the family twice in 1883. Children: — Israel, born in 1835, married first to Catharine Betts, second, to Caroline Friese, lives in Ohio ; Levi, married Eda Heckman, lives in Ohio ;
Catharine, married to Wm. Miller, she died in 1880; Solomon, married Catharine Banter, lives at Schaefferstown, Pa.; Caroline, married Frank Goss; John, married to Amanda Royer.
5. Elizabeth, married to J. B. Smith of Berks County, Pa., who represented his county three successive terms in the Legislature.

ISSUE WITH SECOND WIFE — CHRISTINA LISE:
6. Henry, married to Sarah Miller. He was born Jan. 28, 1815; died Nov. 1, 1881. His wife was born Jan. 1, 1819. Henry owned the old homestead and his widow and two sons reside there now (1883). I visited there several times during the Summer of 1883, and received many facts for this sketch from the widow and from papers which she kindly permitted me to examine. It was she who gave me the information about the original buildings near the spring. Her husband's grandmother, Catharine (Schaeffer) Meyer, used to say that the buildings had been put up by the "old folks", that is, by the Meyers who came from Germany. (See page 18.) Charles M. Zerba, Esq., of Lebanon, Pa., writes me, June 25, 1888, that the farm which had been in possession of the Meyers so many generations, has at last passed into other hands, J. Monroe Zimmerman now owning it. See note, page 15. But this does not include the whole of the original tract, only the eastern part or half. Children : — Sarah, married to Uriah Kryder ; Henry, married Clarissa Dissinger, great-granddaughter of the Schaefferstown Christopher Meyer. Henry was born March 3, 1850, died Feb. 2(5, 1886. He and his brother Thomas lived on the old farm at the spring and were the last Meyer owners of it.
Ida Christina, married to John Achey, lives at Lebanon. Pa.; Thomas, married Celicia Strickler.
7. Mary, married Henry Fisher. Indiana.
8. Sarah, married Cyrus Kryder.
9. Leah, married to George Dager.

Family/Spouse: Lizzie Strickler. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Christina Lise. Christina was born about 1780 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

GENEALOGY OF THE MEYER FAMILY by Henry Meyer, 1890

Michael (John, John, Gr. Meyer), died single prior to 1795. He at one time owned the old homestead at Mühlbach.

Notes:

GENEALOGY OF THE MEYER FAMILY by Henry Meyer, 1890

George (John, John, Gr. Meyer), died single, aged about twenty-two.

Other Events:

• Residence: Gravel Hill, Lebanon County, PA

Notes:

GENEALOGY OF THE MEYER FAMILY by Henry Meyer, 1890

Henry (John, John, Gr. Meyer), was married to Lizzie Strock. He lived at Gravel Hill, Lebanon Co., Pa.
ISSUE:—
1. John, married to Anna Behm. He died in 1855, aged 51 years. Children: John, married to Catharine Keim. He is deceased; Henry (dec'd), married to Lovina Miller; Michael B., born March 20, 1845, died at Harrisburg, Pa., July 13, 1889. Disease, congestive fever. Lies buried at Deny, Dauphin Co. He was married to Fannie Strickler. She was born Jan. 13, 1847. Michael lived formerly at Deny, Dauphin Co., where he owned a fine farm. He was a man of intelligence, and influential in his locality, having filled at different periods nearly all the elective offices of his township. In 1877 he resigned the office of school-director to become County Commissioner of Dauphin County, which position he filled two terms. At the time of his death he was Prison Warden at Harrisburg, which office he had held over two years. Michael had been raised by his uncle, Mr. Behm, ex-commissioner of Dauphin County; he was a poor boy, but by a close application to his books, he acquired a good education in the schools of his neighborhood, and by industry and perseverance amassed considerable property. During Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania Michael shouldered the musket in defense of our State against the Confederates. In politics he was a thorough Republican, and in a political contest was seldom vanquished. He was a man of large stature, noble bearing, benevolent disposition, greatly beloved by his family and highly esteemed by his numerous friends. I visited the family at Deny in the Fall of 1883 and again in 1889 at Harrisburg. Widow Meyer is at present filling the office of Prison Warden left vacant by the death of her husband. The couple were married Nov. 6, 1866, and had nine children. Children: Annie M.; Frances F.; Harvey S.; Ada S.; Lizzie G.; Clara S.; John S.; Emma S.: Mary V.
2. Michael, married to Elizabeth Horner, both are dead.
3. Mary, married to Jacob Hemperly.
4. Sarah, married to Andrew Loy.
5. Susan, married to Jacob Goss.
6. Elenor, was married to Henry Meyer, son of "big" Michael near Rebersburg, Pa. She was born Feb. 12,1809, died Sept. 28, 1884.
7. Elizabeth, married Ulrich Weltmer.

Family/Spouse: Lizzie Strock. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Loudermilk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Grandson of Alexander Schaeffer (1712-1786).

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26232454/henry-schaeffer

Henry Schaeffer was the son of Henry and Margaret (Hoffman) Schaeffer.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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.


1820 US census.
Name: Henry Shaeffer
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Heidelberg, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Manufactures: 1
Free White Persons - Under 16: 2
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 5

* * * *
1830 US census
Name: Henry Shaeffer
[Henry Sarffer]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Bethel, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 6

Died:
or died 1871 in Dauphin County, PA

Henry married Elizabeth Moyer in 1817 in Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA. Elizabeth (daughter of Christopher Moyer and Margaret Eckert) was born on 24 Aug 1796 in Pennsylvania; died on 03 Jul 1864; was buried in Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Boalsburg, Centre County, PA

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178293421/philip-meyer

Family/Spouse: Rachel Early. Rachel was born on 8 Jun 1806 in Pennsylvania; died on 29 Oct 1865; was buried in Boalsburg Cemetery, Boalsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Linden Hall, Centre County, PA

Notes:

Part owner of grist mill at Linden Hall, Centre County, PA.

Birth:
Find A Grave gives birth date at 1 December 1802

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86871131/jacob-meyer

Plot Section 1 row 30 grave 03

Other Events:

• Residence: Centre Hall, Centre County, PA

Family/Spouse: George Durst. George was born on 12 Oct 1801 in Pennsylvania; died on 8 Mar 1882 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery, Centre Hall, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Boalsburg, Centre County, PA; old homestead, near Boalsburg, PA

Notes:

Due to his large stature he was known as "Big Henry" Meyer. He owned the old homestead near Boalsburg.

From the Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.

Henry (Henry, Christopher, Gr. Meyer) owned the
old homestead near Boalsburg, a farm of great fertility.
He was a man of intelligence and was prominent in his
section ; a lover of music and a fine singer. He was a con-
sistent member of the German Reformed Church, to which
denomination his parents and all his brothers and sisters
belonged I believe. On account of his large stature he was
familiarly know as "big Henry Meyer." Henry was born
Sept. 30, 1810; died of paralysis Oct. 5, 1888. He had been
suffering for about a year. His wifes' maiden name was
Catharine Hoffer; she was born March 25, 1817; died June
19, 1878. Both are buried at Boalsburg.

Name:
On his daughter Amanda's death certificate he's listed as John Henry Meyer.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12804422/john-henry-meyer

Plot Section 1 row 29 grave 05a

Family/Spouse: Catharine Hoffer. Catharine was born on 25 Mar 1817 in Pennsylvania; died on 19 Jun 1878; was buried in Boalsburg Cemetery, Boalsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Boalsburg, Centre County, PA

Notes:

"Joseph was also a musician, and acquired considerable skill as an organist in his mature years without the aid of an instructor. He died suddenly while playing the large pipe organ which was being dedicated Oct. 10, 1868. in the German Reformed Church at Boalsburg. "
From the Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.

Joseph, (Henry, Christopher, Gr. Meyer), was born
June 12, 1818; and was married to Beckie, daughter of
George Corman, Brushvalley, Centre Co., Pa. He lived on a
farm near Boalsburg. Joseph was also a musician, and
acquired considerable skill as an organist in his mature years
without the aid of an instructor. He died suddenly while
playing the large pipe organ which was being dedicated Oct.
10, 1868, in the German Reformed Church at Boalsburg.
He left no issue. His widow is married to David Sparr,
Boalsburg.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12804425/joseph-meyer

Plot Section 1 row 30 grave 01

Family/Spouse: Beckie Corman. Beckie (daughter of George Corman and Sarah Unknown) was born about 1823 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Keller. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Milroy, Mifflin County, PA
• Residence: Tusseyville, PA

Notes:

from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.

J. Henry (John, Christopher, Gr. Meyer), was born
Jan. 22, 1799 ; was married to Barbara Trion, June 16, 1827.
She was a sister of Julia, Henry's brother Jacob's wife,
Henry and Jacob carried on the tanning business for a
period of five years at Milroy, Mifflin County, Pa., thence
removed to Centre County near the present village of
Tusseyville about the yesr 1837. Henry's wife was bom
Jan. 24, 1809 ; died Aug. 31, 1852. Both husband and wife
are buried in the cemetery of the Brick Church near Tusseyville.

Buried:
Genealogy of the Meyer Family has the cemetery listed as Brick Church, Tusseyville, Pennsylvania.

J. married Barbara Trion on 16 Jun 1827. Barbara was born on 24 Jan 1808 in Pennsylvania; died on 12 Mar 1879; was buried in Emanuel Union Cemetery, Tusseyville, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Freeburg, Snyder County, PA

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91176739/george-j.-moyer

I'm guessing that findagrave has George Moyer linked to the wrong parents, wife and children. And that our placement of him in his families is correct. Noted 10/22/2020.

Family/Spouse: Sarah Glass. Sarah was born about 1816 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Fredonia, Mercer County, PA

Family/Spouse: Anna Stichter. Anna was born about 1806 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Tusseyville, PA

Notes:

From Commemorative biographic record of central Pennsylvania.

Biographic section of George Reiber's marriage to Esther Meyer.

"He was then married in Potter township to Miss Esther Mayer, a native of that township, and a daughter of Jacob and Julia A. (Trion) Mayer. By trade her father was a tanner, and for many years followed that business near Colyer."

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62305853/jacob-moyer

Aged 70y 7m 2d


Genealogy of the Meyer Family has the cemetery listed as Brick Church, Tusseyville, Pennsylvania.

Family/Spouse: Julia Trion. Julia was born on 15 Mar 1811 in Pennsylvania; died on 18 Aug 1890; was buried in Emanuel Union Cemetery, Tusseyville, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Freeburg, Snyder County, PA

Notes:

Dates for birth and death are different in Genealogy of the Meyer Family and on Find a Grave, but all other information agrees that this is the correct burial location for Mary. Her husband Abraham Freed and two of their adult children - John and Elizabeth - are all buried at Longenecker Mennonite Cemetery in Winesburg, Ohio.

Birth:
Find a Grave date of birth: 5 Oct 1805

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55375494/mary-freed

Died:
Find a Grave date of death: 10 Mar 1870

Family/Spouse: Abraham Freed. Abraham was born on 22 Aug 1804 in Pennsylvania; died on 21 Nov 1883 in Holmes County, OH; was buried in Longenecker Mennonite Cemetery, Winesburg, Holmes County, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192329165/catherine-teats

Family/Spouse: William Teats. William was born on 14 Feb 1810 in Pennsylvania; died on 15 Jun 1897; was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Bealeton, Fauquier County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Delaware Grove, Mercer County, PA

Family/Spouse: Susan Arbagast. Susan was born about 1823 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John P. Mertz. John was born on 18 Sep 1813 in Pennsylvania; died on 31 Oct 1881 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Peters Cemetery, Freeburg, Snyder County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Freeburg, Snyder County, PA

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194364359/susan-houtz

Family/Spouse: Emmanuel Houtz. Emmanuel was born on 20 Jun 1818 in Pennsylvania; died on 29 Apr 1895 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Freeburg, Snyder County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Tanner
• Residence: Freeburg, Snyder County, PA

Notes:

from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
Philip (John, Christopher, Gr. Meyer), born June 12,
1823; married to Sarah Trion (or Treou, sister of Barbara
and Julia, wives respectively of Philip's brothers, Henry and
Jacob. Philip is engaged in the business of tanning, at
Freeburg, Pa.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192371129/philip-moyer

Family/Spouse: Sarah Trion. Sarah was born on 4 Sep 1828 in Pennsylvania; died on 19 Jul 1899; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Freeburg, Snyder County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA

Notes:

from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
Henry (Michael, Christopher, Gr. Meyer), was united in matrimony with Elenor, daughter of Henry Meyer and granddaughter of John Meyer and Catharine Schaeffer. See page 30. The couple were cousins as their grandmothers Anna Maria and Catharine Schaeffer were sisters. Henry was a farmer near Campbellstown, Pa. He was born Nov. 14, 1796; died Jan. 3, 1873. His wife was born Feb. 12,1809; died Sept. 28, 1884. Both are buried in the German Reformed cemetery at Campbellstown.

US census 1860.
Name: Henry Moyer
Age: 62
Birth Year: abt 1798
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: Derry, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Post Office: Harrisburg
Dwelling Number: 1844
Family Number: 1944
Occupation: Servant
Personal Estate Value: 200
Household Members:
Name Age
Henry Moyer 62
Nelly Moyer 50
Christopher Moyer 20
Henry Moyer 18
John Moyer 16
Michael Moyer 14
Gabrael Moyer 12
Saml Moyer 10
Susan Moyer 8
Ellen Moyer 6

Name:
John Henry Moyer

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30922292/john-henry-moyer

Family/Spouse: Elanor Meyer. Elanor (daughter of Henry Meyer and Lizzie Strock) was born on 12 Feb 1809 in Pennsylvania; died on 28 Sep 1884; was buried in Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18143121/anna-maria-fishburn

Family/Spouse: Jacob Fishburn. Jacob was born on 31 Mar 1797 in Pennsylvania; died on 1 Dec 1884; was buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Lebanon County, PA

Notes:

from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
Michael (Michael, Christopher, Gr. Meyer), was
married to Sarah Fox. Lived in Lebanon County, Pa.
Michael was a man of fine physique, being six feet three
inches tall, and well proportioned. He was born Feb. 10,
1804; died June 24, 1875. His wife and his brother George's
were sisters.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10294435/michael-moyer

Section B, block 64, lot 3, space 1W

Co. D 4 RPV

Family/Spouse: Sarah Fox. Sarah was born on 09 Aug 1809 in Pennsylvania; died on 26 Oct 1896; was buried in Hummelstown Cemetery, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Miller, farmer
• Residence: State College, Centre County, PA

Notes:

from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
George (Michael, Christopher, Gr. Meyer), was born
near Campbellstown, Lebanon County, Pa., March 1, 1806.
He was married to Anna Fox, who was born Feb. 24, 1806.
George was a miller by trade which occupation he followed
a number of years, but later in life purchased a farm near
State College, Pa., and devoted his remaining days to farm-
ing. He was a man of excellent qualities, intelligent, honest,
social and industrious. He labored zealouslj" for the pro-
motion of every good cause in his neighborhood, and the
welfare of the church and the school were especially dear to
his heart. In conversation he was both instructive and
entertaining. Politically he was a staunch Democrat. The
subject of this sketch was a member of the German Reformed
Church, and exemplified his profession by a consistent
Christian life. He died at his home Feb. 15, 1889, from
Paralysis after a brief illness of but a few hours. He is
buried at Boalsburg, Pa. His wife died March 21, 1874, and
is also buried at Boalsburg.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156213152/george-meyer

Plot Section 1 row 23 grave 06b

Family/Spouse: Anna Fox. Anna was born on 24 Feb 1806 in Pennsylvania; died on 21 Mar 1874; was buried in Boalsburg Cemetery, Boalsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Centre Hill, PA

Notes:

from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
Elizabeth (Michael, Christopher, Gr. Meyer) was born
Dec. 26, 1807 ; married to Felix Burkholder, now deceased.
The family lived on a farm near Centre Hill, Pennsvalley, Pa.
Elizabeth still living (1890). One of their children, Felix M.,
married to a Miss McClintic. He was formerly one of Centre
County's most successful teachers, but is now engaged in
selling agricultural implements.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87793230/elizabeth-burkholder

Elizabeth married Felix Burkholder on 7 Sep 1876 in Centre Hall, Centre County, PA. Felix was born on 4 Jan 1806 in Lebanon County, PA; died on 7 May 1883 in Centre County, PA; was buried in Emanuel Union Cemetery, Tusseyville, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Spring Bank, Brush Valley, Centre County, PA

Notes:

Later moved to Stephenson County, Illinois. Then moved to Hiawatha, Kansas.
from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
Samuel (Michael, Christopher, Gr. Meyer) was born
near Campbellstown, Pa., Jan. 9, 1810; he was married to
Elizabeth Behler, Sept. 13, 1832. His wife was born Jan. 8
1815; died May 21, 1867. Samuel moved from Dauphin
County, Pa., in the Spring of 1833, upon a farm at Spring
Bank, Brushvalley, Centre Co., Pa., and there began house-
keeping. He lived in the Valley for many years, and there
all his children seventeen in number were born. Thence
he moved to Hiawatha, Kansas, but in what year I have not
ascertained. Samuel is remembered by his neighbors in
Brushvalley as a consistent member of the German Reformed
Church; and as a Republican in politics. No doubt he still
adheres to his old convictions. March 11, 1884, I received a
letter from him, enclosing a list of his children. Mr. Meyer
had resided in Stephenson County. III., before moving to
Kansas.

Name:
Samuel and his children use the name Moyer, except his son Samuel Meyer (1877 - 1849) buried St. Peters Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Miles Township, Centre County, PA.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131212348/samuel-i-moyer

Aged 83 years, 11 months, 18 days

Samuel married Elizabeth Behler on 13 Sep 1832. Elizabeth was born on 08 Jan 1815 in Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA; died on 21 May 1867 in Ridott, Stephenson County, IL; was buried in Ridott Township Cemetery, Ridott, Stephenson County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Rebersburg, Centre County, PA

Notes:

from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
Catharine (Michael, Christopher, Gr. Meyer), was born May 13, 1816; died Feb. 11, 1846; she was married to Daniel Dubbs, and the couple lived at Rebersburg, Pa. Mr. Dubbs, her husband, was married subsequently after Catharine's decease, to Hannah Kreamer. He died Sept. 14, 1889, aged 75 years, 11 months and 22 days. Catharine leaves no offspring. Both buried in the Lutheran and Reformed cemetery at Rebersburg, Pa.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76628938/catherine-dubbs

Section 1, Row 9, #36. Next to husband Daniel, and his second wife Hannah.

Family/Spouse: Daniel Dubbs. Daniel was born on 23 Sep 1813 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; died on 14 Sep 1889 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Music teacher
• Residence: Centre County, PA

Notes:

Solomon Meyer, s/o Michael and Elizabeth (Derstine) Meyer, a music teacher by profession, was married (first) to Margaret (Spicker) Meyer with whom he had three children: William F.; Alfred P.; and Mary E. Meyer. His second wife was Emeline Margaret (Embich) Meyer with whom he had 11 children: Lowell M.; Margaret E.; Frederick W.; Lucetta; John F.; Michael D.; Henry H.; Harry S.; Lucetta D.; Solomon; and Emeline Meyer.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28796439/solomon-meyer

Family/Spouse: Margaret Spicker. Margaret was born on 28 Nov 1818 in Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA; died on 03 Feb 1846. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emiline Margaret Embich. Emiline was born on 21 Sep 1831 in Lebanon County, PA; died on 07 Feb 1875 in Centre County, PA; was buried in Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA
• Residence: Centre Hall, Centre County, PA

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87112565/elizabeth-witmer

Family/Spouse: Henry Witmer. Henry was born on 22 Jul 1798 in Lebanon County, PA; died on 3 Jul 1880 in Centre Hall, Centre County, PA; was buried in Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery, Centre Hall, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Penn Hall, Centre County, PA

Notes:

Buried:
Not sure if this findagrave entry matches this Jacob
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87384736/jacob-moyer

Section 1, Row 2, #2

Other Events:

• Residence: Cedar Spring, Clinton County, PA

Family/Spouse: Samuel Kryder. Samuel (son of Judge Jacob Kryder and Margaret Elizabeth Neidig) was born on 25 Oct 1808 in Pennsylvania; died on 29 Mar 1891; was buried in Mount Bethel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lamar, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Penn Hall, Centre County, PA

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87384770/catharine-moyer

Section 1, Row 2, #4

Family/Spouse: Jacob Fisher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Penn Hall, Centre County, PA

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87384693/susan-moyer

Section 1, Row 2, #1

64y, 8m, 13d

Other Events:

• Residence: Penn Hall, Centre County, PA

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87384849/christopher-moyer

Section 1, Row 2, #5

Family/Spouse: Anna Mary Glass. Anna was born on 25 Oct 1816 in Pennsylvania; died on 10 Jun 1895; was buried in Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Millheim, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Penn Hall, Centre County, PA

Notes:

COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 299
JACOB S. MEYER, a leading citizen and farmer of Penn township, Centre county, is a representative of one of the oldest and most highly respected families of central Pennsylvania. The first of the family to cross the Atlantic to America is supposed to have borne the name of Henry Meyer, who was a native of Palatinate, Prussia, and arrived here some time between the years 1721 and 1725. The spelling of the name has often been changed, and the Mayers and Moyers of Centre county belong to the same family of which our subject is a member. His father has always spelled the name Moyer, which practice had its origin in rather a peculiar way. While at school, a copy was written by his teacher, in which the name was spelled Moyer, and the pupils told that such was correct. Impressed with the knowledge of their teacher, they have retained the spelling until recent years, when the error was rectified, and the proper spelling adopted by quite a number, including our subject. An extensive genealogy of the Meyer family has been compiled by Hon. Henry Meyer, of Rebersburg, Centre county — a volume which reflects credit upon the author, as it has required 3 years of research and much travel to complete.
On coming to the New World, Henry Meyer located in the southeastern part of Lebanon (then Lancaster county), Penn., near the beautiful spring which forms the source of Mill brook. In his family were four sons and one or two daughters, but nothing is known of the latter. John lived upon the old farm in Lebanon county, where he died December 11, 1786. Jacob left Lebanon county in 1768, and with his family located in that part of Penn township. Centre county, which is now Snyder county, where he died, and he now lies buried in Freeburg, Penn.
Christopher was the great-grandfather of our subject. Michael never married. Christopher Meyer owned a large tract of land near Campbelltown, Lebanon county, where he made his home, and there died August 2, 1810. His children were Henry, John, Michael, Jacob, Christopher, George, Catharine, Christina and Mary. Of this family, Jacob Meyer was the grandfather of our subject. He was born March 25, 1774, and on reaching manhood married Anna Sheller, who was born in Lancaster county, December 25, 1775, and was a daughter of Adam Sheller. Eight children graced their union, namely: Elizabeth, born February 26, 1801, married Henry Witmer, and died in Centre Hall, Penn., in 1868; Jacob, born August 5, 1802, died September 14, 1867, at Penn Hall; Nancy, born September 14, 1804, married Samuel Kryder, and died September 23, 1886; Catharine, born January 1, 1806, died in Penn township. Centre county, in March, 1894; Mary, born December 7, 1807, married Jacob Fisher, and died in Illinois; Susan, born November 30, 1808, died in Penn township, August 13, 1873; Christopher, born in October, 1812, was a farmer of Penn township, where he died June 2, 1873; and John, the father of our subject, completes the family.
In March, 1828, the grandfather came to Penn township, locating on the pike west of Millheim, and became one of the most substantial farmers of Penn's Valley. On coming to the county he had practically laid aside active business cares, but purchased 270 acres of fine land for the benefit of his children, whom he left in comfortable circumstances. His death occurred September 25, 1853, while his wife died March 25, 1850, and both were interred in the Heckman cemetery. He was a man of fine physique, over six feet in height, of a most kindly disposition, making no enemies, and always sacrificing himself to avoid a quarrel. He was a prominent member of the Penns Creek Church, Reformed and Lutheran, to which he was a liberal contributor, and was a stanch Democrat in politics.
The birth of John Meyer occurred in Annville township, Lebanon county, September 14, 1814, and he was therefore fourteen years of age at the time of his removal with his parents to Centre county. In school he learned very rapidly, and was soon able to read and write both English and German, whilst in mathematics he surpassed most of the scholars who were several years his senior. When a young man he clerked in the store of his brother-in-law, Mr. Witmer, at Aaronsburg, but, aside from this and several terms passed in teaching, his life has been that of a farmer. He taught the Cross Road school, in Gregg township. Centre county, in 1842, when seventy-five pupils were enrolled, some studying German, the others English. Teachers were then required to pass an examination only in reading, writing, orthography and arithmetic, and never but once was he examined in geography. For four terms he engaged in teaching at $17 per month, out of which he had to board himself.
On June 16, 1853, in Penn township, John Meyer was united in marriage with Miss Eleanor Smith, who was born October 1, 1827, in what was then Gregg but is now Penn township. Her parents, Francis and Anna (Koons) Smith, were natives of Dauphin county, Penn., but were married in Centre county, and had seven children: John, who died in Smithtown, Penn township; Joseph, who lives in Gregg township; Eleanor, mother of our subject; William, who died in Penn township; Mary, wife of Eli Smith, of Penn township; Robert, who died in Gregg township; and Jacob, formerly a resident of Potter township. Centre county, now deceased. The father of this family died when over eighty years of age, while his wife had passed her eighty-fifth birthday. Both were members of the Evangelical Church, and politically he was a Democrat. By trade he was both a mason and cooper. To the parents of our subject were born but two children, the other being John F. , who was born December 12, 1856, and died December 16, 1863.
After his marriage, John Meyer located on the farm where he has since resided, it being the homestead of his father, who left it to his three sons, John, Jacob and Christopher, while to his daughters he gave money. For many years John operated the place in partnership with Jacob, but on the latter's death purchased the entire amount, to which he has since added the farm of his father-in-law, making a valuable tract of 275 acres. His political support has always been given the Democracy, and he has been called upon to till almost every township office, being assessor for three terms, school director, tax collector, overseer of the poor, supervisor, auditor and clerk of election. On October 23, 1880, he was elected elder of the Salem Reformed Church, of which he has been a prominent member for years, and he not only contributed liberally toward the erection of the house of worship, but boarded the mechanics during its construction at the lowest possible price. Previously to being made elder he served as deacon of the congregation. He is exceptionally well preserved for a man of his age, in full possession of his mental faculty, and as his tastes have always inclined him to reading and study, he is well informed on the current issues and questions of the day.
Upon the farm which is still his home, Jacob S. Meyer, the subject proper of this review, was born April 13, 1854, and in the country schools of the neighborhood he obtained his elementary education, his first teacher being Mary Stephen. After completing his literary course in the academy at Penn Hall, he was licensed to teach, and for one term had charge of the Murray school in Gregg township.
On December 20, 1874, in Aaronsburg, Mr. Meyer was married, by Rev. Cyrus H. Reiter, of the Reformed Church, to Miss Susan C. Bitner, who was born in Potter township. Centre county, September 7, 1854, and was the fourth in order of birth in the family of eight children of Jacob and Catharine (Catherman) Bitner, farming people. The Catherman family was a remarkable one, Mrs. Bitner attending a re-union when the entire family of seventeen were all present, and this being after they had reached adult age.
Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Meyer: (1) John F., born March 11, 1875, is a very bright and promising young man, a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, which he entered at the age of fifteen, in September, 1890. He graduated in June, 1894, having taken first honor of his class. He then turned his attention to the profession of teaching, and in September, 1894, was elected principal of the public schools of Alexandria, Huntingdon Co., Penn. In the fall of 1 896 he resigned his position, being elected assistant principal of F. and M. Academy, where he taught one year, but resigned in June, 1897. Not being satisfied with the standard of his profession, he entered Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md., in September, 1897. (2) Harry N., born May 19, 1877, is a successful teacher with a bright future before him. Not being satisfied with what he received in the public schools at home, he entered the Millersville State Normal, Lancaster county, Penn., in September, 1897, in order to fit himself for the profession of teaching. (3) Eleanor B., born September 26, 1879, has inherited a taste for music, possessing great natural talents for the art, which are stimulated to rapid development by the atmosphere of music pervading her father's home. (4) Catherine, born January 18, 1890, and (5) Helen G., born July 20, 1892, are also at home. Being a fine vocalist, Mr. Meyer has engaged in teaching singing during the winter seasons. He is a warm supporter of the Democratic party, and has served as assessor five terms, supervisor and school director. In the Salem Reformed Church, in which he and his wife hold membership, he is at present secretary of the Consistory, and leader of the choir; is very active in all Church work, and in fact gives his earnest support to all worthy objects which are for the benefit of the community. A great reader, he is well posted on all the questions of the day, and does all in his power to advance the educational interests of the township by elevating the standard of its schools.


1860 census
Name: John Moyer
Age: 46
Birth Year: abt 1814
Gender: Male
Home in 1860: Penn, Centre, Pennsylvania
Post Office: Millheim
Dwelling Number: 883
Family Number: 905
Occupation: Farmer
Real Estate Value: 9000
Personal Estate Value: 1000
Household Members:
Name Age
Jacob Moyer 60
Catharine Moyer 50
Susana Moyer 40
John Moyer 46
Ellen Moyer 33
Jacob Moyer 6
John F Moyer 4
Benj Dunkle 21
Mary Brion 18
Peg Mark 54

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119603734/john-meyer

Section 1, Row 7, #3

John married Eleanor Smith on 16 Jun 1853 in Penn Township, Centre County, PA. Eleanor was born on 01 Oct 1827 in Pennsylvania; died on 27 Apr 1904; was buried in Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Millheim, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Genealogy of the Meyer Family, page 118.

Catharine (Christopher, Christopher, Gr. Meyer) was married to George Meyer son of John George Meyer, see age 59. The family moved to Ohio. One child, Elizabeth, married to Henry Motz.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167843398/catherine-moyer

w/o George d/o Christ and Betty Moyer
49y 5m 15d

Family/Spouse: George J. Moyer. George (son of John George Meyer and Elizabeth Buchtel) was born on 3 Jan 1801 in Pennsylvania; died on 5 Mar 1879 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Peters Cemetery, Freeburg, Snyder County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Benjamin Armagast. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gideon Klose. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Motz. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joseph Seiber. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: George Motz. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: for 46 years Mercantile, then a hotel, then musical director Muscial College, Freeburg, PA

Notes:

Gen. of Meyer Family states he was still living in 1890.
from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
Frederick C. (Christopher, Christopher, Gr. Meyer)
was born Feb. 17, 1810; married to Mary Ann Boyer; both
living at this date Jan., 1890. Frederick is Musical Director
of the Musical College at Freeburg, an institution of deserved
popularity in Central Pennsylvania, and of which he is the
originator. He is a very intelligent and energetic man, pos-
sessing very decided convictions in religion and politics, and
his strong traits of character have left their impress upon the
history of his native town and county. Formerly, for a period
of forty-six years, he had been associated with his brother
George C. in the mercantile business ; at present his attention
is devoted almost exclusively to his Musical College. He
has also been proprietor of a hotel for many years. Of the
Meyer history, Frederick is full to overflowing, and to him
the writer is indebted for much valuable information on the
subject and for kind and courteous treatment when visiting
him in 1883. Thus it will be found that his name occurs on
many pages throughout this work in connection with histori-
cal facts. He is a member of the German Keformed Church
Politically he is a Republican, and he cannot understand
how any Meyer could be a Democrat! Frederick can look
with justifiable pride and satisfaction upon a numerous train
of descendants, not one of whom would cause a fond parent's
cheek to crimson with shame.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192327641/frederick-c.-moyer

Age 81y 5m 14d (Wagenseller Tombstones)

Family/Spouse: Mary Ann Boyer. Mary (daughter of John Boyer and Elizabeth Spotts) was born on 11 May 1810 in Penn Township, Snyder County, PA; died on 28 Dec 1896; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Freeburg, Snyder County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167843422/john-c-moyer

31y 7m 19d

Family/Spouse: Catharine Hummel. Catharine was born on 25 Dec 1810 in Freeburg, Snyder County, PA; died on 20 Oct 1885 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Peters Cemetery, Freeburg, Snyder County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Freeburg, Snyder County, PA

Notes:

Name:
Michael C Moyer

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167843298/michael-c-moyer

Family/Spouse: Rachel Klose. Rachel was born on 23 Jan 1808 in Pennsylvania; died on 31 Aug 1889 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Peters Cemetery, Freeburg, Snyder County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Genealogy of the Morr Family by Calvin Morr

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

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192373356/george-christopher-moyer

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

Other Events:

• Occupation: Penns Valley, Centre County, PA; George was a miller in Penn's Valley, near where Coburn station now is.

Notes:

COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Page 530

(George Meyer) ... was reared upon a farm, and was married in Haines township to Miss Lydia Harter, who was there born May 16, 1807, a daughter of Andrew Harter, and they became the parents of six children: George J. is the father of our subject; Julia A., born December 20, 1831, is the wife of John Weaver, of Penn township, Centre county; Maria, born January 26, 1837, is the wife of Jacob Ketner, of Haines township; Samuel, born July 13, 1839, was a miller by trade, and died in Millheim, Centre county; Sarah, born April 12, 1842, is the widow of Daniel Miller, of Haines township; and Andrew, born January 17, 1848, is a miller of the same township. The father of these children taught two terms of school after his marriage. He began housekeeping upon a rented farm in Haines township, and to agricultural pursuits mainly devoted his attention until his death at the age of forty-seven years. He was never a robust man, and catching cold, it developed into consumption, which caused his death. Politically he was a Democrat, and religiously he was a member of the German Re- formed Church. His wife survived him only about two and one-half years.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61757732/george-meyer

Family/Spouse: Lydia Harter. Lydia (daughter of Andrew Harter) was born on 16 May 1807 in Centre County, PA; died on 16 Nov 1856 in Centre County, PA; was buried in Aaronsburg Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Church: Old German Reformed
• Occupation: farmer and miller

Notes:

From Genealogy of The Morr Family, Julia Morr and her Descendants - chapter IX.
John (Catherine, Julia, Andrew,) was born December 30, 1806; died at Aaronsburg, Pa., January 28, 1878. He was married to Mary Klose. She was born in Penn's township, Northumberland county, Pa., April 23, 1810; died at the Meyer home- stead near Rebersburg, Pa., May 26, 1865. Mr. Meyer is buried in Reformed Cemetery at Aaronsburg; Mrs. Meyer in the Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg. For many years Mr. Meyer lived on a farm about one mile west of Rebersburg, near Meyer's mill, thence he returned to Aaronsburg, where he lived until his death. He was a man rather below the medium height, of a very kindly, amiable disposition, and had not an enemy in the world. He was honest and industrious, and his word was as good as a note with "approved security." Issue seven: Sarah, Joseph, David, Malinda, Mary, George, and Ellen.

from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
John (George, Christopher, Gr. Meyer), was born Dec. 30, 1806; was married to Mary Klose, a sister of Rachel Klose, wife of Michel Meyer, Freeburg. See page 114. John lived for many years on a farm west of Rebersburg, Pa., about a mile, near Meyer's Mill, thence he returned to Aaronsburg, Pennsvalley, Pa., where he died Jan. 28, 1878. He was a man rather below the medium height; he was of a very kindly, amiable disposition and had not an enemy in the world. He was honest and industrious, and his word was as good as a note with "approved security." His wife Mary was born April 23, 1810; died at their homestead near Rebersburg, Pa., May 26, 1865, and is buried in the Lutheran and Reformed cemetery of the latter place. John lies buried in Reformed cemetery at Aaronsburg. (We found her headstone in Aaronsburg - Edna)



Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62090582/john-meyer

Family/Spouse: Mary Klose. Mary was born on 23 Apr 1810 in Freeburg, Snyder County, PA; died on 26 May 1865 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Aaronsburg Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182715482/mary-catharine-harter

Family/Spouse: Andrew Harter. Andrew was born on 31 Jul 1802 in Haines Township, Centre County, PA; died on 24 Apr 1862 in Centre County, PA; was buried in Aaronsburg Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from The Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer, 1890.
Henry (George, Christopher, Gi. Meyer), was born July 27, 1809; died March 9, 1877. Intermarried with Elizabeth Stover. Lived on a farm south of Aaronsburg.
In physical appearance Henry and his brother John could hardly be distinguished from each other. So close was the resemblance that John, it is said, on a certain occasion when away from home, seeing himself in a large mirror which extended the full length of one side of a room, imagined it was his brother, and stepped forward to shake hands, remarking, "Why, Henry, when did you come?"

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216522295/henry-meyer

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Stover. Elizabeth was born on 4 Jun 1808 in Centre County, PA; died on 28 Aug 1889 in Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Aaronsburg Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Church: Reformed Church
• Residence: Pennsvalley, Centre County, PA; She is still living on the old homestead.

Notes:

Page 321 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.
A. J. STOVER, a prominent citizen of Coburn, Centre county, is a retired agriculturist who after many years of well-directed labor can gather the rewards thereof at leisure. He was born January 27, 1846, in Haines township. Centre county, where his ancestors settled at a very early day, his grandfather, Adam Stover, having been a pioneer farmer.
Andrew Stover, our subject's father, was born and reared there and learned the carpenter's trade. His parents having a small farm and a large family, he was obliged to make his own way in life from the start. He was industrious and frugal, and won a high place in the esteem of the community. In politics he was a Democrat, and he was a leading member of the Lutheran Church. At an early age he married Miss Polly Moyer (or Meyer, as the name was originally spelled), a daughter of George Moyer, a well known farmer. They began housekeeping near Coburn, and for a number of years Andrew Stover was engaged in general carpenter work, but when nearly forty years old he purchased forty acres of land in Haines township, Centre county, and followed farming until his death. He died at the age of fifty-four, and his mortal remains were laid to rest in Wolfe's Chapel cemetery. His widow, who was born January 20, 1814, and is consequently eighty-four years old, is now living with our subject.
They reared a large family, as follows:
Julia is Mrs. Enoch Kramer, of Haines township. Centre county;
George M. is a carpenter of Aaronsburg;
Daniel M. is a carpenter of Haines township, Centre county;
Israel M. lives in Berrien county, Mich.;
Catherine married Franklin Detwilder, and died at Aaronsburg;
John is a resident of Berrien county, Mich.;
A. J. is our subject;
Benjamin lives in Haines township, Centre county;
Jacob,
Monroe,
Jeff
and James, all resided in Berrien county, Mich.;
Henrietta died at the age of twenty-one years;
and Elizabeth, who married Henry Kramer, went west, and for twelve years has not been heard from.
A. J. Stover's early education was such as the common schools of his day afforded. As his parents had but limited means most of the children left home early to make a living, and he was the only one of the boys who remained until of age. He was eighteen years old when his father died, and the will confided to his care the mother and younger children. This commission he fulfilled, all his work at the homestead being done for the mother and family. At twenty-one he was married in Haines township, Centre county, to Miss Annie Stover, a native of the township and a daughter of Martin Stover. His savings at this time amounted to nearly $150, and he made a beginning as a farmer by renting forty acres of land in Penn township, Centre county, where he spent six years. Having prospered, he rented a larger farm in Haines township. Centre county, and lived there three years. In the spring of 1878 he purchased his first farm, a tract of eighty-seven acres in Haines township. Centre county, and although he went $3,600 in debt, he enjoyed at last the satisfaction of having a home that he could call his own. He remained there until the spring of 1895, when he removed to his present home in Coburn. He now owns over 240 acres of land, and is regarded as one of the substantial citizens of the locality.
Mr. Stover's four children by the first marriage are all residents of Centre county: Ammon A. is a farmer of Haines township; Warren F. is a farmer of Gregg township; William resides in Haines township; and Katy married John Hess, of Haines township. The mother of this little family died in February, 1886, and was buried in Wolfe's Chapel cemetery. On February 16, 1888, Mr. Stover was married in Haines township to Miss Eve Stover, a sister of his first wife, and there is one child by this union, Martin A., who is at home.
Mr. Stover has not only proved himself a successful business man, but he has always taken a prominent part in the local work of the Democratic party, and has held the office of supervisor for three terms. He is a member of the Reformed Church, in which he has been a deacon, and he is interested in all that tends to promote the good of the community.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41588462/mary-polly-stover

Mary married Andrew Stover in 1836. Andrew was born on 26 Dec 1809 in Pennsylvania; died on 21 Nov 1864; was buried in Stover Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Philip lived on Pine Creek, south of Aaronsburg.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62090307/philip-meyer

Family/Spouse: Magadalena Stover. Magadalena was born on 12 Dec 1819 in Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA; died on 03 Mar 1853 in Spring Mills, Centre County, PA; was buried in Aaronsburg Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Stover. Mary was born on 23 Apr 1835 in Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA; died on 24 Mar 1909 in Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Aaronsburg Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Music teacher, musician
• Occupation: 1869; In the fall of 1869, he was elected a member of the Pennsylvania Legislature, and served very acceptably during his term of office.

Notes:

Jacob G. was the youngest child of the family, and enjoys the distinction of being a descendant through a line of youngest sons, beginning with Christopher, son of Henry Meyer, who came from Germany. He is one of the youngest of his generation, third from the Henry Meyer just mentioned, a generation that is now (1894) almost extinct. Jacob has passed the greater part of his life near the scenes of his youth, Perm's Valley, Centre county, Pa., engaged in various enterprises, and at present lives at Aaronsburg, retired from active business pursuits. In his younger days he was an efficient teacher in the schools of his neighborhood, but he turned his attention principally to music both vocal and instrumental, and soon took a high stand as a skillful instructor and leader in both branches. He began to teach music when but fifteen years of age. He is the author of a number of musical compositions which are considered fine productions, and have been deservedly popular. Jacob is a lover of music; all his family were musicians, and his home has for years been the headquarters for the musical geniuses of his neighborhood. He devoted the best days of his life to the teaching of the science in the singing-school and convention in his own and neighboring towns. Jacob is recognized as a man of fine intelligence, and he has exerted an amount of influence for good in the church, in education and in the numerous public questions which have from time to time come be- fore the people for solution. He is a member of the Reformed Church, is liberal in her support and faithful in her doctrine, yet cherishing sentiments of charity toward other denominations. Politically he has always been a staunch Democrat, and has ever taken an active stand in defense of his party and its principles. In the fall of 1869, he was elected a member of the Pennsylvania Legislature, and served very acceptably during his term of office. He is a self-made man, never having enjoyed the advantages of higher instruction, except a short time at Lewisburg Academy. In stature he is tall, but not very heavy; light complexion; in voice, manner, and feature, he is a fair type of the Meyer tribe.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62087665/jacob-g-meyer

Family/Spouse: Henrietta Christina Furst. Henrietta was born on 21 Nov 1825 in Pennsylvania; died on 18 Apr 1876 in Centre County, PA; was buried in Aaronsburg Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lydia A. Strohm, Dutweiler. Lydia was born on 27 May 1828 in Centre County, PA; died on 14 Sep 1916 in Centre County, PA; was buried in Aaronsburg Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41480837/john-carper

Family/Spouse: Catherine Smith. Catherine was born on 28 Apr 1813 in Bedford County, PA; died on 28 Oct 1857; was buried in Bunker Hill Cemetery, Buda, Bureau County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15873532/jacob-adam-carper

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Smith. Elizabeth was born on 12 Apr 1815 in Pennsylvania; died on 06 May 1872; was buried in Replogle Cemetery, Woodbury, Bedford County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41481320/christopher-stuffle-carper

Family/Spouse: Nancy Smith. Nancy was born in 1821 in Pennsylvania; died on 14 Jan 1899; was buried in Keagy Cemetery, Woodbury, Bedford County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Linden Hall, Centre County, PA

Other Events:

• Residence: State College, Centre County, PA

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• Residence: Dauphin, Dauphin County, PA
• Census: 1850, Derry Township, Dauphin County, PA
• Census: 1870, Derry Township, Dauphin County, PA
• Census: 1880, Dauphin, Dauphin County, PA

Notes:

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.

1850 census
Name: George Moyer
[Geroge Moyer]
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Birth Year: abt 1804
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1850: Derry, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 10000
Line Number: 25
Dwelling Number: 64
Family Number: 68
Household Members:
Name Age
George Moyer 46
Leah Moyer 34
George Moyer 16
Henry Moyer 14
Catharine Moyer 12
Sarah Moyer 11
Leah Moyer 9
Michael Moyer 7
William Moyer 4
Noah Moyer 3




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1870 census
Name: George Moyer
Age in 1870: 65
Birth Year: abt 1805
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Dwelling Number: 260
Home in 1870: Derry, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Post Office: Hummelstown
Occupation: Farmer
Cannot Read: Y
Cannot Write: Y
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 1500
Real Estate Value: 17000
Inferred Spouse: Leah Moyer
Inferred Children: Henry Moyer
Michael Moyer
Noah Moyer
Agnes Moyer
Household Members:
Name Age
George Moyer 65
Leah Moyer 55
Henry Moyer 27
Michael Moyer 24
Noah Moyer 19
Agnes Moyer 12
John Greenawalt 60

Family/Spouse: Lizzie Becker. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Leah Stoucher. Leah was born about 1816 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Catharine, married to John Witters.

Family/Spouse: John Witters. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Millbach, Lebanon County, PA

Notes:

John, married to Magdalena Meyer, a daughter of the Schaefferstown Christopher Meyer, and consequently, a grand-daughter of John Henry Meyer. (See pages 30-32.) He lives on the western part of the old Mühlbach tract. I visited him in the Fall of 1883 and received considerable information for these pages from the family. He was born in 1808 or 1809, and is still living, Nov. 1889. His wife is dead. Children : — John H., born 1835, married to Amanda Robinson, lives also on the old Mühlbach tract. William H. H., married to Lizzie Robinson, sister of John's wife; Amanda; Agnes, married Charles Garman; Monroe, married to Frances Stover; Tillie, married to John Stover.

Name:
or Meyer

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13149739/john-moyer

Family/Spouse: Magdalena Moyer. Magdalena (daughter of Christopher Moyer and Catharine Krum) was born on 14 Apr 1817 in Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA; died on 06 Nov 1879 in Millcreek Township, Lebanon County, PA; was buried in Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Millbach, Lebanon County, PA

Notes:

Michael, was born Nov. 19, 1810; is married to Lucy Ann Krall. The family lives about one and a half miles south-west of the Mühlbach homestead. Michael is a pleasant and intelligent gentleman, and is quite well posted on Meyer history. He is of short stature, as most of his great-grandfather John's descendants are. He says, we call the Campbellstown Meyers (Christopher's sons) the "big Meyers". He remembers how, when he was a boy, the Pennsvalley (Centre County) Meyers used to send hounds in boxes to his father. All the Meyers of that period were hunters. I visited the family twice in 1883. Children: Israel, born in 1835, married first to Catharine Betts, second, to Caroline Friese, lives in Ohio; Levi, married Eda Heckman, lives in Ohio; Catharine, married to Wm. Miller, she died in 1880; Solomon, married Catharine Banter, lives at Schaefferstown, Pa.; Caroline, married Frank Goss; John, married to Amanda Royer.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32082291/michael-moyer

Note on Find a Grave:
Child of John Moyer & Lizzie Stricler, spouse of Lucy Ann Krall

Family/Spouse: Lucy Ann Krall. Lucy was born on 26 Jul 1814 in Pennsylvania; died on 6 Jan 1901; was buried in Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Berks County, PA

Notes:

Elizabeth, married to J. B. Smith of Berks County, Pa., who represented his county three successive terms in the Legislature.

Family/Spouse: J. B. Smith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Old Homestead

Notes:

GENEALOGY OF THE MEYER FAMILY by Henry Meyer, 1890

Henry, married to Sarah Miller. He was born Jan. 28, 1815; died Nov. 1, 1881. His wife was born Jan. 1, 1819. Henry owned the old homestead and his widow and two sons reside there now (1883). I visited there several times during the Summer of 1883, and received many facts for this sketch from the widow and from papers which she kindly permitted me to examine. It was she who gave me the information about the original buildings near the spring. Her husband's grandmother, Catharine (Schaeffer) Meyer, used to say that the buildings had been put up by the "old folks", that is, by the Meyers who came from Germany. (See page 18.) Charles M. Zerba, Esq., of Lebanon, Pa., writes me, June 25, 1888, that the farm which had been in possession of the Meyers so many generations, has at last passed into other hands, J. Monroe Zimmerman now owning it. See note, page 15. But this does not include the whole of the original tract, only the eastern part or half. Children : Sarah, married to Uriah Kryder ; Henry, married Clarissa Dissinger, great-granddaughter of the Schaefferstown Christopher Meyer. Henry was born March 3, 1850, died Feb. 25, 1886. He and his brother Thomas lived on the old farm at the spring and were the last Meyer owners of it. Ida Christina, married to John Achey, lives at Lebanon. Pa.; Thomas, married Celicia Strickler.

Name:
or Meyer

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51068033/henry-moyer

Family/Spouse: Sarah Miller. Sarah was born on 01 Jan 1819 in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, PA; died on 13 Sep 1907 in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, PA; was buried in Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Indiana

Family/Spouse: Henry Fisher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cyrus Kryder. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: George Dager. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

GENEALOGY OF THE MEYER FAMILY by Henry Meyer, 1890

John, married to Anna Behm. He died in 1855, aged 51 years. Children: John, married to Catharine Keim. He is deceased; Henry (dec'd), married to Lovina Miller; Michael B., born March 20, 1845, died at Harrisburg, Pa., July 13, 1889. Disease, congestive fever. Lies buried at Deny, Dauphin Co. He was married to Fannie Strickler. She was born Jan. 13, 1847. Michael lived formerly at Deny, Dauphin Co., where he owned a fine farm. He was a man of intelligence, and influential in his locality, having filled at different periods nearly all the elective offices of his township. In 1877 he resigned the office of school-director to become County Commissioner of Dauphin County, which position he filled two terms. At the time of his death he was Prison Warden at Harrisburg, which office he had held over two years. Michael had been raised by his uncle, Mr. Behm, ex-commissioner of Dauphin County; he was a poor boy, but by a close application to his books, he acquired a good education in the schools of his neighborhood, and by industry and perseverance amassed considerable property. During Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania Michael shouldered the musket in defense of our State against the Confederates. In politics he was a thorough Republican, and in a political contest was seldom vanquished. He was a man of large stature, noble bearing, benevolent disposition, greatly beloved by his family and highly esteemed by his numerous friends. I visited the family at Deny in the Fall of 1883 and again in 1889 at Harrisburg. Widow Meyer is at present filling the office of Prison Warden left vacant by the death of her husband. The couple were married Nov. 6, 1866, and had nine children. Children: Annie M.; Frances F.; Harvey S.; Ada S.; Lizzie G.; Clara S.; John S.; Emma S.: Mary V.

Name:
Anna's headstone reads: w/o John Moyer.

Family/Spouse: Anna Behm. Anna was born on 10 Mar 1802 in Pennsylvania; died on 20 Aug 1886; was buried in Spring Creek Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Horner. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name:
or Meyer

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54952334/anna-m-hemperly

Family/Spouse: Jacob Hemperly. Jacob was born on 06 Dec 1800 in Pennsylvania; died on 17 Oct 1859; was buried in Bindnagle Lutheran Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39614656/sarah-loy

Family/Spouse: Andrew Loy. Andrew was born on 16 Feb 1795 in Pennsylvania; died on 27 Oct 1863; was buried in Bindnagle Lutheran Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10060290/susanna-goss

Section B, block 102, lot 4, space 2E

Family/Spouse: Jacob Goss. Jacob was born on 27 Apr 1807 in Pennsylvania; died on 11 Sep 1876; was buried in Hummelstown Cemetery, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

GENEALOGY OF THE MEYER FAMILY by Henry Meyer, 1890

Elenor, was married to Henry Meyer, son of "big" Michael near Rebersburg, Pa. She was born Feb. 12,1809, died Sept. 28, 1884.

Name:
Ellenoer Moyer

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30922342/ellenoer-moyer

Family/Spouse: Henry Moyer. Henry (son of Michael Meyer and Elizabeth Derstine) was born on 14 Nov 1796 in Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA; died on 03 Jan 1873 in Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA; was buried in Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name:
or Meyer

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10534902/elizabeth-weltmer

Family/Spouse: Ulrich Weltmer. Ulrich was born on 23 Sep 1791; died on 26 May 1843; was buried in Palmyra Cemetery, Palmyra, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130691636/henry-schaeffer

Notes:

Name:
Rebecca Schaeffer

Margaret Schaeffer

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32795666/margaret-dissinger

Died:
13 Aug 1900

Family/Spouse: William Dissinger. William was born on 2 Dec 1820 in Pennsylvania; died on 5 Feb 1902; was buried in Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Doctor

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26228799/samuel-moyer-schaeffer

Samuel Moyer Schaeffer, s/o Henry and Elizabeth (Moyer) Schaeffer, was married to Elizabeth (Witmoyer) Schaeffer. They were the parents of Thomas, Charles, John and Lizzie Schaeffer. Samuel was a physician by profession.

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Whitmoyer. Elizabeth was born on 25 Dec 1835 in Pennsylvania; died on 6 Aug 1905; was buried in Schaefferstown Cemetery, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Catharine Moyer Schaeffer
in the Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Marriages, 1769-1864: Trinity Tulpehocken Reformed Congregation
Name: Catharine Moyer Schaeffer
Description: Bride
Event: Marriage
Date of Event: 21 Sep 1850
Church: Records of Trinity Tulpehocken Reformed Congregation, Jackson Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, Marriages 1769-1864


Home in 1860 - Hayesville, Ashland, Ohio
Home in 1870 - Etna Green, Kosciusko County, Indiana
Home in 1880 - Erna Green, Kosciusko County, Indiana

1860 US census
Jeremiah R McGee 35
Catherine McGee 28
Orlando McGee 3

1870 US census
Name: Jeremiah Mcgee
Age in 1870: 49
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Dwelling Number: 70
Home in 1870: Etna Green, Kosciusko, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Etna Green
Occupation: Dailey Labor
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 100
Real Estate Value: 300
Inferred Spouse: Catharine Mcgee
Inferred Children: Orlando Mcgee
Ira Mcgee
Household Members:
Name Age
Jeremiah Mcgee 49
Catharine Mcgee 39
Orlando Mcgee 13 [born in PA]
Ira Mcgee 9 [born in OH]

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1880 US census
Name: Jeramiah R. Mcgee
Age: 57
Birth Date: Abt 1823
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1880: Etna Green, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
Dwelling Number: 180
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Catharine Mcgee
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Occupation: Butcher
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Jeramiah R. Mcgee 57
Catharine Mcgee 49

Catharine married Jeremiah R. McGee on 21 Sep 1850 in Trinity Tulpehocken Reformed Congregation, Jackson Township, Lebanon County, PA. Jeremiah was born in 1821 in Pennsylvania; died on 21 Feb 1891 in Etna Green, Kosciusko County, IN; was buried in Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, Kosciusko County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]