Notes:

Name:
Lutzann A “Lucy” Buchtel

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114271035/lutzann-a-bierly

Family/Spouse: Nicholas Bierly. Nicholas (son of Anthony Bierly and Anna Maria Warner) was born on 19 Jan 1774 in Northumberland County, PA; died on 25 Jul 1848 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70424734/nicholas-bierly

Family/Spouse: Catharine Mechtly. Catharine was born on 26 Aug 1806 in Pennsylvania; died on 25 Dec 1863 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Tylersville Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Tylersville, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Row 6, #12. Next to son David B. Meyer and daughter-in-law Fyetta.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64032219/hannah-meyer

Emmanuel United Methodist

Family/Spouse: Capt Henry Meyer. Henry (son of Col Henry Meyer and Mary Steese) was born on 02 Sep 1795 in Strauburg, Northumberland County, PA; died on 28 Dec 1881 in Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Row 8, $3. Next to wife and son James

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26202064/michael-bierly

Section 1, row 8, plot 3

Family/Spouse: Mary Mallory. Mary was born on 3 Aug 1810 in Pennsylvania; died on 11 Mar 1857 in Centre County, PA; was buried in Madisonburg United Methodist Cemetery, Madisonburg, Miles Township, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132286706/john-bierly

The CCGS records state that he is buried in this cemetery, his stone was located in may 1928 by Mrs. Spangler but it was missing in 2000.

Family/Spouse: Priscilla Wolf. Priscilla was born on 28 Aug 1810 in Miles Township, Centre County, PA; died on 18 Apr 1886 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Evangelical Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David and Magdalena were both doctors. They made their own medicine and helped with the delivery of babies.

David made a cradle that was used for his own children, and then it was given to a neighbor family and passed down among their children. All memory of the cradle had faded among the Bierlys when in 1941, about a hundred years after it had been built, one of David's great-granddaughters was asked if her family would like the cradle back. The answer was a grateful "yes."

Source: Letter written by great-granddaughter Joy (Fox) Mercer, April 18, 1974.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46339213/david-bierly

Family/Spouse: Magdelena Shallenbarger. Magdelena was born on 14 Dec 1814 in Bern, Switzerland; died on 23 Jul 1888; was buried in Graham Cemetery, Wayne, Wood County, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

269 COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.
Anthony Bierly, the father of our subject, was born August 26, 1807, at the old Bierly homestead, near Rebersburg, and after attending for a time the local schools, such as they were, he learned the cooper's trade, completing his apprenticeship under Robert Smith, of Penns Valley. He was married in Miles township. Centre county, to Miss Rachel Ruhl, a native of York county, Penn. , born in February, 1811 . Her father died when she was a child, and an uncle, John Ruhl, who died in Lock Haven, brought her to Brush Valley, where she grew to womanhood. Neither of the young couple had any assistance from home to give them a start in life, but Anthony Bierly made a comfortable living at his trade, which he followed during his active life. As his boys became old enough for work, he kept them busy upon a farm which he owned, but he did not devote his own time to it farther than to direct their labor.
On retiring from business Anthony Bierly removed to Kreamerville to a comfortable residence built by our subject, who traded it as part payment on the home farm, agreeing as a further consideration to support his parents as long as they should live. The mother died October 21, 1886, and the father on July 2, 1890, both devout members of the Lutheran Church. He never acquired more than a fair competence, and was disinclined to contend for his rights, preferring to lose an account rather than sue any one. This peaceable disposition, together with his unshaken integrity, won him friends among all classes, and he was highly esteemed throughout the community. He was a Democrat in politics, and in early life voted regularly, but, as old age came on, his feeble health prevented him at times from getting to the polls. He had nine children, namely: Catherine, who married , first John W. Barker, and (second) Elijah Sharp, who died at Kreamerville ; Hannah, now the widow of Michael Krape, of Clintondale, Penn; Lydia now Mrs. Samuel Loose, of Rebersburg; Abigail, who married Frederick Hartman, and died in Clinton county, Penn.; Cornelius, a farmer and plasterer of Bradner, Ohio; Margaret, the widow of Gideon Kreamer of Brush Valley; R. D., our subject; Paulina now Mrs. Jacob Wolheiser, of Kreamerville; and Fauette now Mrs. David Meyer, of Miles township.
R. D. Bierly's birth occurred February 3, 1844, in Miles township, Centre county, and he was educated in the common schools of that locality, improving his opportunities so well that before he was twenty-one he taught successfully at the Gramley school. He was reared to farm work, but, as he possessed unusual mechanical skill, he decided to learn the carpenter's trade, and after one summer at the work was as competent as most apprentices after a full term. For one year he was employed as a skilled workman, and then went into business on his own account, his reputation increasing with the progress of time until he holds to-day a foremost place among the workers in that line in his section. As a contractor he is noted for his honesty and fair dealing, and he has built many of the best residences in Centre county, including some of the most elegant homes in Millheim and Rebersburg. Other buildings which stand as evidences of his skill are the Lutheran churches at Millheim and Rebersburg, and the school houses there and in Coburn. Financially, he has prospered, and he owns two houses in Rebersburg, as well as 115 acres of timber land and forty acres of cleared land. His home in Rebersburg, built in 1897, is a model of tasteful architecture. In 1867 Mr. Bierly was married to Miss Pauline Frank, only daughter of Samuel and Saloma (Brungart) Frank. After his marriage, Mr. Bierly made his home in Kreamerville for some time before removing to Rebersburg. Seven children have blessed his marriage: Sally, the wife of Thomas Auman, of Rebersburg; Willis F. , residing at Rebersburg; Charles C. , a carpenter at Rebersburg; Melvin C. , who died June 10, 1882, at the age of four years ; and Curtis M. , Samuel A. and Raymond S., who are at home. As a citizen, Mr. Bierly 's influence is felt in every progressive movement as a helpful force. He and his wife are leading members of the Lutheran Church, in which he has held the office of deacon for many years; he is also identified with the Grange, being master for several years of Miles Grange. Politically he is e Democrat, but he is not at all bigoted, and when occasion seems to demand it he votes independently. He has never sought office, his attention being confined to other matters.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76862996/anthony-bierly

Family/Spouse: Rachel Ruhl. Rachel was born on 08 Jan 1811 in York, York County, PA; died on 21 Oct 1886 in Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 30 Apr 1809
• Residence: 1870, Sugar Creek, Barry County, MO

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Weston. Elizabeth was born about 1810 in Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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.

Name:
Peter Beerly

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19583960/peter-beerly

row 30 plot 2

Peter was the s/o Nicholas Bierly and Lucy A Buchtel. Peter married Sarah Karstetter,19 Feb 1837.

Family/Spouse: Sarah Kerstetter. Sarah was born on 26 Jun 1814 in Pennsylvania; died on 30 Mar 1887; was buried in Advent Cemetery, Milesburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59605950/simon-bierly

Notes:

Mr. George Bierly died at his home east of town Sunday morning.
The Daily Sentinel-Tribune. Bowling Green, Ohio. Friday, 11 September 1908.


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59625537/george-bierly

Section 3B, row 12

Family/Spouse: Sarah Magee. Sarah was born on 21 Jan 1821 in Centre County, PA; died on 3 Sep 1907 in Ohio; was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Sandusky County, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the census taken on 13 September 1850, the newly widowed Mary and her 4 children are in the household of her parents, Henry and Ann Moyer in Miles Township, Centre County, PA.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64031475/mary-price

Family/Spouse: Rev George Weirick. George was born on 15 Jul 1819 in Pennsylvania; died on 14 Mar 1850 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Evangelical Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Frederick Price. John was born on 16 Feb 1822 in Centre County, PA; died on 02 Oct 1880 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Price Cemetery, Greene Township, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer

Matilda, born Jan. 9, 1826; died Feb. 4, 1853, buried at St Paul near Woodward. Pa.; married Samuel G. Mingle He was born Nov. 30, 1821; died Aug. 14, 1884; lies buried in the Evangelical cemetery at Rebersburg, Pa. Mr. Mingle was first married to Margaret Hosterman, after her decease to Matilda as above stated, then after her death to her sister Catharine. Mr. Mingle lived at first at the east end of Pennsvalley, thence he removed to Rebersburg where he resided a number of years. During the latter part of his life he lived at Lock Haven with his third wife Catharine until his decease. Matilda had one child :- Susan M., born Jan. 1, 1853; married Oscar L. Kern.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206536825/mathilda-mingle

Family/Spouse: Samuel Grove Mingle. Samuel (son of David Mingle and Catharine Grove) was born on 30 Nov 1821 in Centre County, PA; died on 18 Aug 1884 in Lock Haven, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Evangelical Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Row 6, #13. Between his Mother (Hannah) and his wife (Fayetta).

Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer

David, born Sept. 15, 1827; married Fyetta, daughter of Anthony Bierly. He is a farmer by occupation and lives at present on a farm lying east of Jacksonville, Pa., about two miles. For many years he cultivated his father’s farm. Have one child: -Henry A, born Oct. 25, 1880

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76667475/david-b_-meyer

Emmanuel United Methodist

David married Fayetta Bierly on 08 Jun 1879 in Centre County, PA. Fayetta (daughter of Anthony Bierly and Rachel Ruhl) was born on 16 Apr 1850 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; died on 3 Jul 1926 in Haines Township, Centre County, PA; was buried in Evangelical Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Lock Haven, Clinton County, PA

Notes:

Row 6, #16. Next to her husband Samuel and two of their children, Henry and Caroline.
Married Samuel G.Mingle, widower husband of her late sister Matilda.

Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer

Catharine, born Feb. 8, 1829; married Samuel G. Mingle who had been married to her sister Matilda, deceased. See above Catharine lives at Lock Haven, Pa. Children.— Caroline E., died Nov. 2, 1863; aged 9 years, 7 months, 22 days- Effie J., born Oct. 12, 1855; Hannah M., born Dec. 26, 1858; Henry S, died June 17, 1862; aged one year.


Name:
Katharine Meyer

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76667345/katharine-mingle

Emmanuel United Methodist

Family/Spouse: Samuel Grove Mingle. Samuel (son of David Mingle and Catharine Grove) was born on 30 Nov 1821 in Centre County, PA; died on 18 Aug 1884 in Lock Haven, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Evangelical Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Stephenson County, IL

Notes:

Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer

5. Daniel, born Feb. 24, 1831; married Matilda E. Smull in 1851. The family removed to Stephenson County, Ill., December, 1853, where they have been residing ever since, engaged in farming. Daniel had served an apprenticeship with his uncle Major John Meyer to learn the cabinet maker's trade, but followed that occupation only a few years.
Children:
Sarah Ann. born Dec. 19, 1851; married Geo. McGilligan
Dorah Hannah, born Oct. 22. 1853; died April 7, 1854
Newton Henry, born Jan. 28, 1855; was accidentally shot Jan. 1, 1873
Thomas Ephraim, born Oct. 3, 1856; married Hilda Nelson
John Franklin, born Nov. 21, 1858
Peter David, born April 9, 1861; died Feb. 18, 1875
Emma Jane, born Oct, 22, 1863
Effle Susan, born March 9, 1866
Mary, born Aug. 11, 1868; died Sept. 20, 1868.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144382007/daniel-meyer

PASSING OF DANIEL MEYER
Old Resident of Dakota, Ill. died at Age of 87 years Sunday morning at about 2 o'clock of Sep 29. Daniel Meyer passed away at his late residence in the village of Dakota after a lingering illness due to old age and a severe paralytic stroke, at the ripe age of 87 years 7 months and 5 days. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at Dakota, the Rev FA Hoerner of the United Evangelical Church officiating assisted by Rev Storer of the ME Church and Rev HW Tyler, Lutheran church, Dakota and internment followed at the family lot in the cemetery of said village by the side of his faithful bosom companion who shared with him the joys, trials, and cares incident to this life for more than 64 years and preceded her husband to the endless beyond in December, 1915.

The departed one was a son of Henry and Hannah (nee Bierly) Meyer, unto whom were born nine children in the Keystone state, all of whom, with their parents, have entered upon their eternal mission, except one. Henry Meyer of Rebersburg, Centre County, PA who is the only surviving one of his prominent family.

Early in life the deceased united with the Evangelical Association and later with the United Evangelical church and continued steadfast in the faith of this church until the end. He was a pioneer as well as an old settler of Stephenson County and was highly esteemed and respected by all that gained his acquaintance.

In 1851 he was united in wedlock with Miss Matilda Rebecca Smull in Miles township, Centre County, PA and together they shared the joys and sorrows of life for 64 years, his companion preceding him in death 1 Dec 1915. To this union were born four sons and five daughters, six of whom passed away in death and three surviving are present. Those who died were Newton Henry, who was accidentally shot while hunting when 18 years of age; Peter David, who died at the age of 14 years; Thomas Ephram, who was married to Miss Hilda Nelson of Rockford; Sarah An, who was married to George McGilligan of Janesville, IA; and two daughters died in infancy. The surviving children are: John F Meyer of Dakota; Mrs Edward Lauck, Peabody, KS, and Mrs Lincoln Goodman, Rock City, Ill. Fifteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren also survive.

In his youthful years the deceased served an apprenticeship at cabinet making with Major John Meyer in his native locality, and for several years worked at this trade, but being desirous of bettering their condition, they elected to seek their fortune in the then regarded far west and after a long and tedious journey, they reached this locality on 31 Dec 1853, and have resided here until the Death Angel gathered them to their immortal home.

After reaching Illinois, Mr Meyer soon discovered that his trade was of no practical benefit to him, an he therefore concluded to change his vocation and followed farming at which calling he made a success. After reaching an age when farm labor became too burdensome he retired in 1895 and resided in the village of Dakota enjoying a well earned rest in his declining years.

Those present at the funeral from a distance besides the ones mentioned heretofore were Grant Burbank; Rockford; Mrs Hilda Meyer and son Evans, Pecatonica; Mr Nate Colby and wife, Davis; Mr & Mrs PO Stiver, Mrs Frank Duck, Mrs Henry Pash, Mr & Mrs Oscar Smull, and Mrs Lizzie Bowers, Freeport; Jacob Meyers and daughter, Elkhorn, Wis; Mr & Mrs Myron Smull and Mrs & Mrs Frank Smith, McConnell; and Edward Weirick, Stockton.

The family return thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and assistance during their bereavement.

Freeport Journal Standard October 4, 1918.

Note: Obit. provided by linsey (#48491278) on 3-15-2016. Thank you.

Daniel married Matilda Rebecca Smull in 1851. Matilda was born on 15 Oct 1828 in Pennsylvania; died on 01 Dec 1915 in Stephenson County, IL; was buried in Dakota Cemetery, Dakota, Stephenson County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Milesburg, Centre County, PA

Notes:

Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer

Samuel B., born Feb. 12, 1833; married Maggie E. Moore. His wife was born Nov. 25, 1846. Samuel lives at Milesburg, Pa., and is a millwright by occupation, having learned his trade with George Shoupe, Aaronsburg, Pa. While still single Samuel used to teach in the common schools and was considered a very successful instructor. His education was acquired in the common schools of his neighborhood, — and mainly by hard study at home without the assistance of an instructor. He also had attended the Aaronsburg Academy, Centre county, for sometime, which afforded opportunities for study in higher branches.
Children:
Oscar J., born Feb. 7, 1864
Henry H., born March 20, 1870
Iva Alma, born Nov. 14, 1887.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206518792/samuel-b-meyer

Family/Spouse: Maggie E. Moore. Maggie was born on 25 Nov 1846 in Bellefonte, Centre County, PA; died on 24 Jan 1923 in West Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA; was buried in Union Cemetery, Bellefonte, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Centre Mills, PA

Notes:

Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer

Judith, born March 20, 1835; married Joseph C. Bierly. The family live on a farm near Centre Mills, Pa.

Children:
Henry Elmer, born Jan. 28, 1866
Edward S., born June 20, 1869.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206519455/judith-bierly

Emmanuel United Methodist

Row 5, #8. Next to husband Joseph and son Harry.

Judith married Joseph Crotzer Bierly in Feb 1866 in Centre County, PA. Joseph (son of Anthony Bierly and Maria Magdalena Crotzer) was born on 22 Feb 1834 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; died in Oct 1901 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Evangelical Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Rebersburg, Centre County, PA

Notes:

Author of Genealogy of the Meyer Family. 1890.

Henry — author of this book — was born in Miles township, Centre County, Pa., Dec. 8, 1840. It is not considered good taste for one to "blow his own horn." I shall, therefore, be very brief. I was brought up on father's farm doing such work as usually falls to the lot of farmer boys; and during the Winter season attended, two or three months in a term, the common schools of the neighborhood. In the Spring of 1860 I left home to learn the millwright trade with John Todd, then residing at Potters Mills, Pa., — a trade which both father and grandfather had followed before me. Whatever spare time I had was generally devoted to reading, and the study of mathematics or other subjects that had a bearing on my trade. Sometime in August, 1862, I returned home and on the 19th of that month enlisted in the army for "three years or during the war." A number of my old comrades enlisted about the same time and we were a few days later organized at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, Pa., as Company "A" of the 148. Regt. P. V. We went through the usual disciplinary stages of the volunteer soldier, and first got down to serious business at Chancellorsville, Va., May, 1863. There was in me a slight leaven of the military spirit, and the boom of cannon, the shriek of the shells, the roar of the musketry, the cheer of the Union Soldiers and the yell of the Rebels reverberating through the deep woods raised my enthusiasm to the highest pitch, and I felt as though I could myself vanquish a whole regiment of the enemy! That was while we lay on the picket line in an opposite direction and at a tolerably safe distance from the disturbance. But later on after a better acquaintance with the serious work before us, when those shrieking missiles began to come uncomfortably close and streams of mangled boys in blue came passing by us to the rear, then, well then, it must be confessed, my ardor abated very considerably. That was the mental and moral experience, I believe, of most of the soldiers. I was in every battle in which the regiment was engaged until my discharge, among which were those of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Auburn Mills, Mine Run, the Wilderness and Po River or Laurel Hill, besides several skirmishes of lesser note. Never being in the hospital I took in all. I was slightly wounded at Chancellorsville, but more seriously at Po River, May 10, 1864; a minnie ball passing through my left hand near the wrist which necessitated amputation and which operation was performed May 17, 1864. by A. F. Sheldon, Surgeon in charge of Campbell Hospital, Washington, P. C. I was discharged at my own request in September following, came home and entered the Rebersburg Select School then in progress. The mutilated condition of my corporeal part rendered my trade useless to me and it became necessary to mark out a new course for the future. I taught school during the following Winter ('64 and '65), went to school again the next Summer and thus continued teaching and going to school alternately for several years. In 1866 I attended the Union Seminary, New Berlin, Pa., and in the Fall of 1868 I entered the Keystone State Normal School at Kutztown, Pa., graduating with first honors the Spring following. I assisted Supt. R. M. Magee in the Centre County Normal School for a number of years. In May, 1S75, I was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools of Center Co., for a term of three years, and was re-elected without opposition to the same office May, 1878. In the Fall of 1882 I was elected a member of the State Legislature, which, for reasons that need not be stated here, was in continuous session from Jan. 2, 1883, to Dec. 6, same year. I was married at Unionville. Centre Co., Pa., Jan. 18, 1872, to Martha Jane, daughter of Thomas J. Taylor ; and have lived ever since at Rebersburg. Pa. Roth myself and wife joined the Evangelical Church Feb. 6, 1874. Elected Justice of the Peace Feb. 18, 1890. Children .—Infant son, dead, Nov. 11. 1872; Hannah Jane, born Jan. 11, 1876; Henry Taylor, born Oct. 3, 1882; Mary Matilda, born Aug. 14, 1885; Sarah Ellen, born Sept. 1, 1887; Robert William, born Aug. 14, 1889.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76667707/henry-meyer

Emmanuel United Methodist

Row 6, #7. Next to wife, Martha J., two of their married daughters and a granddaughter.

Corp. Henry Meyer—Age 21 ; Rebersburg, Pennsylvania ; enlisted August 19, 1862; mustered August 25th; promoted to Corporal November 16, 1863; wounded at Chancellorsville May 3, 1863; again, severely, at Po River, May 10, 1864, necessitating amputation of left hand ; discharged at Campbell Hospital, Washington, September 12, 1864; resides at Rebersburg, Pennsvlvania. From The Story of Our Regiment: A History of the 148th Pennsylvania Vols, page 928.

Henry tells the story of Company A in a chapter of The Story of Our Regiment: A History of the 148th Pennsylvania Vols (pages 493-564), and his time in the hospital (819-834).

Henry married Martha Jane Taylor on 18 Jan 1872 in Unionville, Centre County, PA. Martha was born on 25 Apr 1850 in Centre County, PA; died on 6 Mar 1928 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Evangelical Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Section 1, Row 14. Selena (Selena Meyer 1844-1845) is acknowledged on a cast bronze plate affixed to a marble stone "in memoriam of the Meyer family buried in this plot".

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75852477/selena-meyer

Section 1, Row 14. Selena (Selena Meyer 1844-1845) is acknowledged on a cast bronze plate affixed to a marble stone "in memoriam of the Meyer family buried in this plot".

Other Events:

• _MILT: 25 Aug 1862; Private. Died February 4, 1863.

Notes:

Row 8, #2. Between parents.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202844162/james-b-bierly

Section 1, row 8, plot 2

Other Events:

• Baptism: 24 Jun 1832

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75854521/lucetta-meyer

Section 1, Row 14. Sadie (Lucessa Bierly Meyer 1845-1928 W) is acknowledged on a cast bronze plate affixed to a marble stone "in memoriam of the Meyer family buried in this plot".

Sadie married Thomas P. Meyer about 1869. Thomas (son of John Meyer and Mary Catharine Poorman) was born on 29 Aug 1842 in Miles Township, Centre County, PA; died on 22 May 1923; was buried on 25 May 1923 in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76667514/fyetta-m_-meyer

Row 6, #13. Next to husband (David B.) and his mother Hannah.

Fayetta married David Bierly Meyer on 08 Jun 1879 in Centre County, PA. David (son of Capt Henry Meyer and Hannah Bierly) was born on 15 Sep 1827 in Miles Township, Centre County, PA; died on 03 Apr 1913 in Miles Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 07 Apr 1913 in Evangelical Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206538545/pauline-sholl

Family/Spouse: Samuel Scholl. Samuel was born on 2 Apr 1937 in Centre County, PA; died on 25 Feb 1920 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Price Cemetery, Greene Township, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Washington, DC
• _MILT: 19 Aug 1862, Cold Harbor, Virginia; Enlisted 19 Aug 1862, wounded at Cold Harbor VA, youngest member of the company. He was discharged 7 June 1865.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11823595/thomas-george-weirick

Husband of Emily Carolyn Van Horn.

Enlisted August 19, 1862 in CO. A 14th. PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY, CIVIL War. DIscharged June 1865.

Family/Spouse: Carrie Van Horn. Carrie was born on 27 Jun 1855 in Iowa; died on 8 Jan 1923; was buried in First Presbyterian Cemetery, Bellevue, Jackson County, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134453683/henry-edward-weirick

Henry married Almira Gamley before 1877, and was divorced before 1900. Almira was born in 1857 in Pennsylvania; died in 1927; was buried in Red Butte Cemetery, Aspen, Pitkin County, CO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ella Whiteman. Ella was born on 9 Dec 1858 in Northampton County, PA; died on 11 Feb 1947 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, IL; was buried in Ladies Union Cemetery, Stockton, Jo Daviess County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86907743/zachary-thomas-weirick

Family/Spouse: Annie Morris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jane P. Jennie Neff. Jane was born on 15 Dec 1859 in Centre County, PA; died on 19 Jun 1942 in Centre County, PA; was buried in Schencks Cemetery, Howard, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189237114/ellen-m-rumberger

Family/Spouse: Isaac Rumbarger. Isaac was born on 13 Mar 1851 in Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA; died on 13 Apr 1927 in Lock Haven, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Fairview Evangelical Cemetery, Loganton, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name:
Sarah Ann Price

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126131259/sarah-ann-price

Price, Sarah Ann,
Born: 01-14-1858 Died: 09-23-1874
d/o John F. & Mary

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178010643/mary-j-markley

Mary J Price was born Oct. 30, 1859 in Clinton County, PA to John Price and Mary Meyer. She was married William Markley on Dec. 25, 1897 at Loganton, PA by Charles F. Garrett, Minister.

Mary died on March 4, 1945 at the Lock Haven, PA Hospital. She was 85 years, 4 months and 4 days old, widowed, and lived at 332 E Walnut Street. Mary was buried in the Dunnstown Cemetery on March 6th.

Clinton County PA Wills Index
Markley Mary J, Lock Haven, died 3-4-1945, Adm. First National Bank of Lock Haven, File No. 7365, Will Book O, p. 4.

Family/Spouse: William C. Markley. William was born on 5 Sep 1857 in Germany; died on 17 Sep 1909 in Clinton County, PA; was buried in Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62754863/david-m-price

David married Dora Matilda Esterline on 13 Jan 1887 in Clinton County, PA. Dora was born on 25 Sep 1865 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; died on 02 Jun 1954 in Lock Haven, Clinton County, PA; was buried on 5 Jun 1954 in Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Loganton, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96103634/emma-i_-mark

Family/Spouse: David Wilson Mark. David was born on 11 Nov 1862 in Clinton County, PA; died on 26 May 1947 in Clinton County, PA; was buried on 29 May 1947 in Fairview Evangelical Cemetery, Loganton, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206541155/john-meyer-price

Family/Spouse: Annie Irene Mark. Annie was born on 28 Jun 1868 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; died on 18 Jul 1950 in Union County, PA; was buried in Lewisburg Cemetery, Lewisburg, Union County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161282037/susan-kern

Mrs Susan Kern in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963:
Name: Mrs Susan Kern
[Mrs Susan Mingle]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marital Status: Widow
Age: 74
Birth Date: 1 Jun 1853
Birth Place: Woodward Centre County
Death Date: 20 May 1927
Death Place: Harris, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Father: Samuel Mingle
Mother: Matilda Meyer
Spouse: Oscar L Kern
Informant: Clyde M Kern, Aaronsburg, PA
Certificate Number: 51521

Family/Spouse: Oscar Lewis Kern. Oscar was born on 04 Jan 1850 in Booneville, Clinton County, PA; died on 18 Sep 1926 in Haines Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 21 Sep 1926 in Evangelical Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77757327/henry-anthony-meyer

Family/Spouse: Cora M. Boob. Cora was born on 16 Oct 1879 in Hartleton, Union County, PA; died on 27 Jun 1956 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Row 6. #15. Next to brother, Henry.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130062187/carolina-mingle

Family/Spouse: Perry Stiver. Perry was born on 31 Oct 1855 in Centre County, PA; died on 24 Jan 1923; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63889051/hannah-minerva-adams

Second wife of Elmer Ellsworth Adams

Family/Spouse: Elmer Ellsworth Adams. Elmer was born on 27 Dec 1862 in Highspire, Dauphin County, PA; died on 30 Sep 1912 in Lock Haven, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Row 6, #14. Next to sister, Caroline. His middle initial might be B. or S.

Name:
Henry B Mingle

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130062295/henry-b-mingle

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144381981/sarah-ann-mcgilligan

Plot South End Front

Family/Spouse: George McGilligan. George was born on 22 Sep 1853 in Pennsylvania; died on 12 Sep 1924 in Iowa; was buried in Dakota Cemetery, Dakota, Stephenson County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76887081/thomas-e_-meyer

Rockford Republic
Rockford, Illinois
Monday, August 2, 1897
Page 4 Column 3

DIED LAST NIGHT
Thomas Meyer Succumbs to Disease After a Year of Illness

At 11:15 o'clock last night Thomas Meyer died.

Deceased had been suffering from a swelling on the side of his throat and face for over a year past and was at the time of his death 40 years of age.

He was a carpenter by occupation but recently has not been able to work at his vocation owing to his illness.

Mr. Meyers was born in this state and had always lived here. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his taking away.

He was a member of the Court Street M. E. Church and the order of Woodmen and Home Forum lodges in which societies he carried insurance.

Owing to diphtheria in the family the funeral will be private and will be held from the house, 1123 Grant avenue tomorrow forenoon at 10 o'clock.

Family/Spouse: Hilda Charlotte Nelson. Hilda was born on 20 Sep 1858 in Sweden; died on 8 Apr 1935 in Pecatonica, Winnebago County, IL; was buried in Pecatonica Cemetery, Pecatonica, Winnebago County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144390255/john-franklin-meyer

Plot Middle front

John married Anna Holsapple on 18 Dec 1894 in Winnebago County, IL. Anna was born on 21 Sep 1870 in Dakota, Stephenson County, IL; died on 22 Aug 1928 in Rock Run Township, Stephenson County, IL; was buried on 25 Aug 1928 in Dakota Cemetery, Dakota, Stephenson County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144388597/effie-goodman

Plot South end front

Family/Spouse: Lincoln A. Goodman. Lincoln was born in 1863; died in 1935; was buried in Dakota Cemetery, Dakota, Stephenson County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32737488/henry-h_-meyer

Son of Samuel Meyer and Margaret Moore, resided at 522 East 5th Street, Bellwood, husband of Margaret.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209360485/ivah-m-meyer

This information is taken from page 202 of "The Cemeteries of Bellefonte, Centre County, PA. It was printed in CCGS in 2010. These people are listed under "burials mentioned in the Spangler Collection". Their location is unknown and they have no gravestone.

40 years 9 months 16 days

Notes:

https://psy.fsu.edu/php/about/history/bierly.html

Acknowledgement:


Biographical information about Harry Elmer Bierly (pronounced "Beer-lee") was compiled from various sources.

We wish to thank Mr. Alvie L. Davidson of Lakeland, Florida whose initial detective work on our behalf resulted in us becoming connected with relatives of H.E. Bierly in Pennsylvania, as well genealogists in the Centre County, PA, area where this branch of the Bierly family originated. We are especially indebted to: David and Suzanne (Walkowiak) Rice, Doug Bierly, and Justin Kirk Houser, Genealogist/Researcher of Central PA and Beyond.

Finally, Ludy T. Benjamin, Professor of Psychology at Texas A&M University, helped search for information about H.E. Bierly's academic career in psychology.



1. Biography of H. Elmer Bierly prior to joining the faculty of Florida State College in Tallahassee.

The following item was originally printed in COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF CENTRE, CLEARFIELD, JEFFERSON AND CLARION COUNTIES [Pennsylvania] published 1898 by J. H. Beers & Co. (p 237). (Items bolded and text reformatted for internet presentation)

"Prof. H. E. Bierly was born in the house now owned by Hon. Henry Meyer, Rebersburg, Penn., January 28, 1866. He attended the common schools of Miles township, until he was eighteen years of age, not having a chance to attend the summer schools on account of too much work on the farm. He then determined to get a better education, and in 1884 entered Union Seminary (now Central Pennsylvania College), New Berlin, Penn. This institution he attended most of the time between the years 1884-1888, during which time he nearly completed the classical course and prepared himself for Princeton University, which he entered in 1888 as a member of the class of '92.

He spent five years at Princeton University, four as an under-graduate, taking the "A.B. course" and one year as a post-graduate, studying physiological psychology under Prof. Ormond, also the philosophy of religion, under the same professor. The next year, 1893-94, he was unanimously elected "Professor of the Natural and Physical Sciences" in Belleview Collegiate Institute, at Caledonia, Mo., where he taught one year, at the expiration of which time the Institute was partially closed.

The next year he attended Harvard and Boston Universities, studying metaphysics under Prof. [Josiah] Royce and cosmology under Prof. [William] James, of Harvard University, and comparative theology and history of religious history of Christian doctrine, in the School of Theology, of Boston University. It was then that he became acquainted with Pres. G. Stanley Hall [of Clark University], John Fiske, Joseph Cooke, Professors Carpenter and Davids, of Oxford University. This year in Boston, and as a student of both of these Universities, was of the greatest value in his educational history.

The next year he was "Professor of Mathematics and Science" in Missouri Military School, Mexico, Mo., which was destroyed by fire at the expiration of that year.

During the following year he was engaged in writing a thesis on the "Origin and Development of the Conception of God", also in child-mind investigations in central Pennsylvania, in connection with Pres. G. Stanley Hall, of Clark University, Mass. and Prof. Earl Barnes, of Leland Stanford University, Cal.

At present (1898) he is professor of philosophy and science in Virginia College for Young Ladies at Roanoke, Va., one of the best of the Southern female colleges, in which he occupies a very responsible position, next to the presidents thereof.

As a student Prof. Bierly became intensely interested in philosophy, through Sir William Hamilton's lectures on metaphysics, the various works and writings of James McCosh, primarily, and through the edited works of Kant, Fichte, Schelling and Hegel, achieving a natural inclination to speculative studies. At the same time he is greatly interested in biology, through a Natural History Society, which was organized by Prof. H. N. Conser, Ph. D., at Central Pennsylvania College, and which led him to reading of nearly all the works of Darwin, Huxley, Romanes and Herbert Spencer. It was the works of James McCosh that took him to Princeton University, whose lectures on metaphysics he attended in his freshman year, this being the last course on that subject given by McCosh, with whom he as a student was very well acquainted, and upon whom he called quite often, having received special recognition, encouragement and kindness from McCosh while alive.

While a student of Princeton University he made a special study of philosophy and biology, having taken all the branches the university offers on both philosophy and biology. He took honors in the latter subject, and was offered a fellowship in osteology by the Chicago University, which he, however, did not accept, as he did not desire to give so much time in that particular line of investigation, having decided to make the study of philosophy a life vocation.

He attended and was a member of the World's Congress of Philosophy held at Chicago during the World's Fair [1893], at which time he became personally acquainted with Prof. Josiah Royce, professor of philosophy in Harvard University, who has been his private adviser and director in philosophy ever since.

Prof. Bierly is a member of the Pennsylvania German Society, and of several Psychological and Scientific Associations. He contributes a series of articles on the various conceptions of God for "The Preachers Helper". Just now (1898) he is more extensively engaged in child-mind investigations than ever, with Pres. Hall, Prof. Earl Barnes, Prof. Royce, also contributing a series of articles on child-mind study for several child-study magazines. He has also addressed and lectured before quite a number of teachers' associations and institutes in Missouri, Pennsylvania and Virginia on various, but mostly psychological subjects.

During the [William Jennings] Bryan campaign [for the Democrat presidential nomination] in 1896, on account of not being hard pressed for work, he became very much interested in politics, through his cousin, Hon. Willis R. Bierly, of North Dakota. On account of the Democratic party splitting, Mr. Bierly was requested by the foremost politicians of the county to take a hand in politics and rally the Silver forces, as he did, and has done valuable service for his Valley and the county, having been elected president of the Bryan and Sewall Club of Brush Valley, which was composed of about two hundred members.

He is a member of the M. E. Church, which he joined while a student of Princeton University. He was one of the three first members of the M.E. Church of Kreamerville, and rendered very effectual services in the building up of the Methodist Church at this place, having been appointed for this especial work, lasting several years, by the quarterly Conference (Methodist)."

2. After 1898.

A. The available Florida State College catalogues indicate that H.Elmer Bierly joined the faculty of Florida State College about 1899 and left the faculty about 1904.

B. During his first or second summer at FSC, H.E. Bierly appears to have spent time at Clark University from where he returned with instrumentation to establish what the College Catalogue claims to be the first psychological laboratory in the State of Florida, circa 1901.
C. Professor Ludy T. Benjamin, Texas A&M University, summarized the outcome of a search for details on Bierly's academic career in psychology as follows (e-mail to Mike Rashotte, 21 May, 2001; reformatted for internet presentation):

I have done a good bit of searching on Bierly through all of the standard and obscure history of psychology search tools (indexes, bibliographies, directories, etc). Here is what I know.
I can find only two publications by him, both in 1899 in the Florida School Journal.

1. "The comparative development of the child." 1899, 2(3), p. 29.

2. "The relation of the central nervous system to psychological theory." 1899, 2(2), p. 8.

He is not listed in Cattell's Leaders in Education (1932), nor in either volume of Murchison's Psychological Register (1929, 1932). He does not appear in Cattell's American Men of Science volumes which start publication in 1906. He does not appear in any of the APA Membership Yearbooks that I have (1914-1925). Perhaps he was a member earlier but had dropped by 1914. He is not in any of Boring's necrologies published in Psychological Bulletin.

I also looked in the literature on the founding of psychology laboratories with the following results.

FSU (or any earlier names) does not appear in the survey published by Christian Ruckmich (1912), "The history and status of psychology in the United State", American Journal of Psychology, 23, 517-531. He lists laboratories founded through 1911. It is possible that he did not send a questionnaire to FSU or that there was no one there in psychology to fill it out.

Garvey, C. R. (1929)"List of American psychology laboratories", Psychological Bulletin, 26, 652-660. Garvey sent questionnaires to all colleges with enrollments over 1,000 as listed in the College Blue Book of 1926, but also to smaller schools if he suspected a psychology laboratory existed. He lists 117 colleges in order of founding. FSU (nor its earlier names) does not appear in the listing. It is possible that a questionnaire was not sent to the school. Interestingly, University of Miami (no, it's not Miami University, which also appears in the list) does appear in the list with a founding date of 1900, which if true, would predate you. No other Florida schools appear in the list.

Benjamin, L. T., Jr. (2000), "The psychology laboratory at the turn of the 20th century', American Psychologist, 55, 318-321. I list the 40 labs for which there is good evidence of their founding by 1900. I did not list Miami because I could not verify Garvey's claim that it existed in 1900.

Note: We have been unable to locate the issues of Florida School Journal in which H.E. Bierly published in 1899.

D. A web site describing the history of the National Association of Teachers Agencies lists H. E. Bierly as attending an organizational meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1909, as a representative of the Education Review Agency of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This information indicates that Bierly became involved in education in Tennessee some time after he left Florida State College.

E. The Obituary Notices we have obtained about H.E. Bierly describe him as being in the realty business in Tallahassee at the time of his death in 1943. We have been unable to obtain further details on his academic and business careers.

3. OBITUARY NOTICES FOR H. ELMER BIERLY (1943).
The following obituary notices appeared in the Centre [County Pennsylvania] Democrat.

A. CENTRE DEMOCRAT of 7 Oct 1943:

"Word was received in Rebersburg Tuesday afternoon, announcing the death of H. Elmer Bierly, which occurred Tuesday morning in a hospital at Thomasville, Georgia. Mr. Bierly, who resided in Tallahassee, Florida, had gone to Thomasville hospital for observation following a sudden illness, and on Saturday night submitted to an operation from which he failed to rally. His remains will be brought to the home of his brother, E. S. Bierly in Rebersburg, the date of arrival being undetermined at the time of going to press. Burial will be made in the family plot at the Evangelical cemetery in Rebersburg. Mr. Bierly was the son of Joseph C. and Judith Bierly, and was born in Rebersburg about 77 years ago. In addition to his only surviving brother, E. S. Bierly, the deceased leaves his wife, the former Mamie Johnson, of Tallahassee. A man of scholarly attainments, Mr. Bierly had been a teacher of chemistry and psychology in various universities and schools throughout the South for the past 39 years. He was a member of the Methodist church."

B. CENTRE DEMOCRAT of 14 Oct 1943:

"Funeral services for H. Elmer Bierly, business man of Tallahassee, Fla., Rebersburg native, who died Tuesday, October 5, 1943, in Archibald Hospital, Thomasville, Ga., were held Saturday afternoon at Rebersburg, with Rev. R. A. Babcock officiating. Interment was made in the Evangelical Cemetery, Rebersburg. Mr. Bierly, 77, who had been operated on for a gall bladder condition a week ago, was born at Rebersburg, a son of Joseph C. and Judith Bierly. His wife, the former Mamie Johnson, and one brother, Rev. F. S. Bierly of Rebersburg, survive. Mr. Bierly was a professor of chemistry and psychology in various universities and colleges throughout the south for nearly 40 years. Of late years he conducted a realtor business at Tallahassee. He was a member of the Methodist church."


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196498938/harold-elmer-bierly

Row 5, #8. Next to parents.

Emmanuel United Methodist

Harold who appears professionally as H. Elmer Bierly was born to parents Joseph C. Bierly 1834-1901 and Judith (Meyer) 1835-1917. His father, Joseph, was a veteran of the US Civil War and a 1st cousin 1x removed to Harold's mother, Judith.

Judith's mother, was Hannah (Bierly) 1800-1892. Hannah was the niece of Joseph's father, Anthony Bierly Jr. 1779-1880.

Harold's parents wed in 1864 at Miles, Centre, Pennsylvania and had the following known children:

Harold Elmer Bierly 1866–1943
Rev. Edwin S Bierly 1869–1954

Harold married Mamie Johnson on 6 Jul 1920 in Leon County, FL. Mamie was born on 2 Sep 1881 in Florida; died on 2 Dec 1950 in Leon County, FL; was buried in Old City Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Commemorative biographical record of central Pennsylvania, J.H. Beers & Co., (Name: Beers & Co, 1898;).

Edwin S. Bierly, the younger, was born at Rebersburg. Penn., in 1869. A few years after his birth his parents moved on a farm two miles southwest of Rebersburg, where his early boyhood was spent. After attending the schools of "Brush Valley he in 1888 spent one winter term at Central Pennsylvania College with his brother Elmer. Here he completed the junior year of the Elementary (Normal) Department with the class of 1891. Being unable to pursue his studies until January of 1891, he then was admitted into the Junior class of the State Normal at Lock Haven. At the middle of the spring term he was compelled to leave the Normal through sickness (the measles) contracted through his chum. He then returned to Central Pennsylvania College, and completed the "Elementary (Normal) Course" with the large class of 1892. Aftter attending Central Pennsylvania College sev- eral more terms as a student of the scientific course, he, on the following year, entered Dickinson College, Carlisle, Penn., where he remained during the winter term of 1895; but had to leave college on account of sickness before the expiration of the college year. He then remained at home the greater part of the year on account of sickness and then entered Dickinson Seminary at Williamsport; but after being there six weeks he was again compelled to leave school through lack of health. Shortly afterward he was appointed general book agent for the "Minter Book Company", Harrisburg, Penn., and was quite successful in this work in the summer of 1896. On October 8, 1896, he was married by Rev. Faus, his M. E. pastor, to Miss Sadie Erhard, a daughter of Cyrus and Catherine Erhard, of Rebersburg. Mrs. E. S. Bierly was and is a dressmaker by trade, but worked almost all the time in Lock Haven. She is a very in- dustrious and ambitious young woman, and highly respected by all. She has a good common- school education, having attended the Normal Select School conducted by Supt. C. L. Gramley, at Rebersburg. The following year he and his wife spent with his parents until January, 1898, when he regained his health and returned to Dickinson Seminary as a student of the Theological Department.
In politics, he too is a "chip off the old block" namely a Democrat. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and has always taken an active part in Church work at Kreainerville, his. home Church, as one of the principal officials.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63795361/edwin-s-bierly

Edwin married Sara Catherine “Sadie” Erhard on 08 Oct 1896. Sara (daughter of Cyrus Erhard and Catherine Brungart) was born on 15 Jun 1872 in Salona, Clinton County, PA; died on 1 Dec 1938 in Miles Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 5 Dec 1938 in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Centre Daily Times

Committal services for Jane H Weber of Oakland Md will be held at the Evangelical Cemetery in Rebersburg on Sunday.

Mrs. Weber was born in Rebersburg, a daughter of Henry & Martha (Taylor) Meyer. She was married to Stewart Weber who preceded her in death.

She is survived by two sons Dr. Henry Weber of Indio CA, & Dr. George Weber of Waldorf MD; two sisters Mrs. Mary Abbott of Rebersburg & Mrs. Sarah Keller of Elizabethtown Pa, one brother Robert Meyer of Rebersburg and one grandchild.

Additional Information:

Daughter Martha Candace Weber born Feb 12 1902, died before 1961.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183663485/jane-h-weber

Row 6, #9, Next to parents and sister Mary (Meyer) Abbott.

Jane married Stewart Milton Weber on 14 Mar 1896 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. Stewart was born on 17 Aug 1874 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; died on 16 Mar 1957 in Maryland; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Centre Daily Times:

Mary M Abbott, 95, of Rebersburg died at Parkwest Manor Nursing Home State College on Tuesday.

She was born in Rebersburg Aug 14 1885, a daughter of Henry & Martha (Taylor) Meyer. On July 3 1917, she married Herman E Abbott who preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son Harlan Edward Abbott of Rebersburg, four grandchildren & four great grandchildren.

She attended public school in Rebersburg, and graduated from Lock Haven Normal School in 1905, and from Bucknell University in 1909. She taught elementary school in Livonia, and taught Latin, mathematics and German in secondary school in Butler, Blossburg a& Paterson NJ.

She returned to Miles township in 1922 after her husbands death and was employed by the township school district as teacher & principal until her retirement in 1947. Later she returned to teaching at Waterville & Warriors Mark.

She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church in Rebersburg and a Sunday school teacher for many years.

She was a member of the Centre County Historical Society & Phi Kappa Phi honorary scholastic society.

After her second retirement , she attended the Broadleaf Writers School. She wrote three books depicting Brush Valley Life.

Funeral services will be held at the UM Church in Rebersburg with burial in the EUB Cemetery.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183662302/mary-matilda-abbott

Emmanuel United Methodist

Row 6, #10. Next to parents, daughter Martha, and sister Jane (Meyer) Weber.

Mary married Herman Edward Abbott in 1917 in New Jersey. Herman was born on 2 Jul 1869 in Windham, Rockingham County, NH; died in Feb 1922 in Passaic County, NJ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married William Carpenter Kelly on 17 Jul 1914 in Washington, DC. William was born on 2 Mar 1884 in Lewisburg, Union County, PA; died on 28 Apr 1958 in Lewisburg, Union County, PA; was buried on 2 May 1958 in Lewisburg Cemetery, Lewisburg, Union County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107076114/robert-william-meyer

Emmanuel United Methodist

Row 6, #1. Next to wife Maude.

Robert married Maude Ruth Stover on 27 Nov 1929. Maude was born on 09 Jan 1897 in Miles Township, Centre County, PA; died on 16 Mar 1994; was buried in Evangelical Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75854727/edward-j-meyer

Co H 12th REG PV RNG

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146908759/rose-storck

Family/Spouse: Frank C. Storck. Frank was born in 1869 in New York; died in 1936; was buried in First Presbyterian Churchyard, Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, NJ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]