Individual Details
William Mulburger Myers
(5 Feb 1851 - 29 Jun 1932)
Events
| Birth | 5 Feb 1851 | Benner Township, Dale Summit, Centre County, Pennsylvania |  |  | |
| Baptism | |||||
| Census | 1 Jun 1860 | Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Marriage | 28 Feb 1875 | Rev. W.H. Groh, Penn Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania - Alice Johanna Wise | | ||
| Census | 11 Jun 1880 | Harris Township, Boalsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Military | 1888 | Harris Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Property | 29 Mar 1888 | Harris Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Organizati | 1900 | Volunteer Fire Company, Boalsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Census | 9 Jun 1900 | Harris Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Property | 3 Apr 1902 | William purchased land from Philip H. Meyer [no relative] to William M. Myers. - Harris Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Property | 7 Jan 1909 | Harris Township, Boalsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Census | 21 Apr 1910 | Harris Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Taxes | 1912 | Harris Township, Boalsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Census | 16 Jan 1920 | Loop Road, Boalsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Property | 19 Sep 1922 | Harris Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Census | 3 Jun 1930 | Boalsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Death | 29 Jun 1932 | Harris Township, Boalsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Burial | 2 Jul 1932 | Boalsburg Cemetery, Boalsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Will | 26 Sep 1932 | Harris Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | |
Families
| Spouse | Alice Johanna Wise (1854 - 1936) |
| Child | Virginia Mary Myers (1876 - 1960) |
| Child | Sarah Catharine Myers (1884 - 1983) |
| Child | Naomi Ruth Myers (1895 - 1982) |
| Father | William Moyer (1821 - 1896) |
| Mother | Margetha Marburger (1811 - 1887) |
| Sibling | Julia A. Myers (1848 - 1910) |
| Sibling | Eve Myers (1849 - 1920) |
Notes
Birth
According to Janice Sweet William was born above "Rutgers Nese" at Dale SummitCensus
his father was William age 35, a day laborer. Rebecca was 40 years old. The children consisted of Eva age 12, Julia age 10; and William the youngest age 6.Census
In the 1880 census Billie Myers was a laborer was 26 years old. Alice his wife was 24, Virginia M. is 3 years old.Military
William is on a list of men 21 years of age and under 45, eligable for militia.Property
Billie Myers purchased a portion of his fathers farm for $150. Beginning at a stone corner thence land of John Musser South seven and one half degrees East Twenty eight and eight two perched to a stone, thence by land of William Myerts Sr South fifty seven degrees East Fifty three peerches to Stones. Thence by land of Samuel Gilliland North twelve degrees West twenty one and six tenth perches to stones: thence along the public road North Fifty one and three fourth degrees West Fifty six and seven tenth perches to place of beginning: Containing about six and one fourth acres: It being a part of a larger tract of land which David Keller Trustee appointed by the Orphans Court of Centre County sell the realestate of Ezra D Brishin and the 26th day of July AD one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine granted and conveyed to Samuel Gilliland and which said Samuel Gilliland by indenture dated April first AD one thousand eight houndred eighty redorded in deed Book P No. 2 page 598 conveyed to William Myers party of the first part hereto referenced thereunto being had will more fully and at last appear.Census
William Myers born July 1852, 48 years old, married 24 years, born in Pennsylvania and parents born in Pennsylvania, he is a farmer. Alice J. his wife was born October 1854 and is 45 years old. She has had 3 children and they are alive. Virginia M. daughter born December 1875 in Pennsylvania. Sadie C. daughter born April 1884 in Pennsylvania. Naomi, daughter born April 1895 in Pennsylvania.Property
This Indernture, made the seventh day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and nine Between William M. Meyer of Boalsburg in the County of Centre and State of Penna, and Alice his wife of the first part, and William Markle of the same place of the second part:Witnesseth, that the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Six Hundred and five Dollars lawful money of the United States of America, well and truly paid by the said party of the second part to the said paries of the first part at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, released, conveyed and confirmed and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release, convey and confirm, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, All that certain messuage, tenement and tract of land situated in Harris Township Centre County, Penna, near the Town of Boalsburg aforesaid, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a sone at the intersection of public road with a private road leading to mountain; thence along middle of public road S 51 3/4 E. 48 perches to an iron pin in middle of said road; thence in a Southern direction 30 perches to an iron pin: thence along other land of said William M Myers, in a Westerly direction, 20 perches to Western side of private road leading to mountain thence alon said private road N 7 1/2o W. 54 perches to the place of beginning, Containing seven acres and ninety four perches. It being part of a larger tract of land which David Keller, Trustee of estate of Ezra D. Brisban, by Indenture dated July 26th A.D. 1879 and recorded in Centre County, granted and conveyed to Samuel Gilliland and which the said Samuel Gilliland by deed dated Apr. 1st A.D. 1880 and recorded in Centre County in Deed Book, No2, page 598 & c. granted and conveyed to William Myers Sr. and which the said William Myers Sr. by deed dated March 29th A.D. 1888 and recorded in Centre County in Deed Book No. 73, page 307 &c. granted and conveyed to William M Myers party of the first part to this conveyance.Census
William M Myers age 58 was married 38 years and is a general farmer. Born in Pennsylvania and parents born in Pennsylvania Alive J., his wife, is 55 and was married at age 35. She has had 3 children and all alive and born in Pennsylvania. The only child still living with the family is Naomi, daughter, age 14, and single.Taxes
was taxed on 10 1/2 acres of cleared land valued at $175. Also 39 acres valued at $1800. 2 horses at $175, and 2 cattle at $60.Census
William M Myers listed as 67 years old retired farmer. A. J. [Alice] wife age 66 born in Pennsylvania. Ralph S. Rishel a boarder age 28 is living with them. He is works in an auto repair shop. I remember Ralph as a friend of the family when I was young.Property
Land from Fredrick Reitz and Naomi [daughter and son-in-law] to William M. Myers. The same tract of land that William purchased from Philip H. Meyers on 3 April 1902, and deeded to Fredrick Reitz on the 1 April 1916 and recorded 15 Apr in Deed book Vol 115 page 203.Census
William M Myers owns home age 78 marrried at age 23 born in Pennsylvania as were his parents. Alice J his wife age 75 married at age 20. born in Pennsylvania as parents were also. Granddaughter Alice Reitz age 15 born in Pennsylvania. (Father is Fred Reitz and mother is Naomi)Death
William M Myers, died 29 Jan 1932, senile disabiity, wife Alice Meyer, born 5 Feb 1852, Centre County, retired farmer, father Wm Myer born Berks County, mother Margaret Mulbarger born Center County, informant Mrs Wm Myer, buried 2 Jul 1932Burial
Death Certificate; died 29 June 1932, Boalsburg Penna, born 5 Feb 1852, retired farmer, cause f death Senility, father Wm Myer born Berks County, mother Margaret Marburger born Centre County, informant Mrs Wm Myer, burial 2 july 1932, length of residence in town is 50 years.Marker fairly new, old marker broken and was replaced by Sarah Myers Sweet.
Will
Real Estate 1) Lot located in Boalsburg, Harris Township thereon eracted dwelling and other out buildings. 2) Lot vacant in village of Boalsburg, 3) 2 tracts of Barren Mt. land in Harris Township. He had stock and many notes indicating loans to relatives and friends. Estate totaled $9442.Endnotes
1. , Holy Bible (: American Bible Society, 1880), Data entered by daughter Virginia Mary Myers. Hereinafter cited as Holy Bible.
2. , Death certificate , , , William M Myers, Pennsylvavia Death Certificates 1906-1944, Ancestry.com downloaded 23 July 2014. Hereinafter cited as Death certificate.
3. 1860 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Benner twp, family 1787, William M Myers, NARA micropublication M653, roll 1090..
4. , Holy Bible (: American Bible Society, 1880), Data entered by Virginia M. Myers. Hereinafter cited as Holy Bible.
5. 1900 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Harris township, ED 20, family 191, line 89, sheet 8, page 209, William Myers, NARA micropublication T623, roll 1391.
6. Centre County Genealogical Society, Marriages of Centre County Pennsylvania 1764 2005, CD (State College, Pennsylvania: 2006), William Meayers and Alace J Wise, Marriage Bpok 1874-1885 page 22.
7. 1880 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Harris twp, ED 236, family 126, line 17, page 408, William M Myers, NARA microfilm T9, roll 1113.
8. ""; ; , Military Enrollment Record Book #1, original record, Centre County Library and Historical Museum, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
9. Land Records: William Myers, Sr. to William M. Meyers, Deed Book Vol 73, page 307; Centre County Courthouse, Bellefonte, PA, , .
10. Boalsburg Volunteer Fire Company Memorial Service, 10 March 1950, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, p. 3, Boalsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania. Names deceased members.
11. 1900 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Harris township, ED 20, family 191, line 89, sheet 8, page 209, William Myers, NARA micropublication T623, roll 1391.
12. Land Records: Centre County Courthouse Deed book Grantee Volumn 87 page 110, , .
13. Land Records: William M Meyer et ux to William Markle, Deed Book 109, page 202, Centre County courthouse, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, , .
14. 1910 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Harris twp, ED 21, family 94, line 59, page 252, William M Myers, NARA microublication, roll 1325.
15. entry, Tax assessment rolls, Centre County, William M Myers, 1912, Harris Township; , . Hereinafter cited as Tax rolls, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.
16. 1920 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Loop Rd, Harris twp, ED 23, family 110, line 34, page 247, William M Myers, NARA micropublication T625, roll 1548.
17. Land Records: William M. Myers Deed Book Volume 127, page 671, Centre County Courthouse, Bellefonte Pennsylvania., , .
18. 1930 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Boalsburg, ED 14-15 family 135, line 68, page 34, William M Myers, NARA micropublication T626, roll 2016.
19. , Holy Bible (: American Bible Society, 1880), Data entered by Virginia Mary Myers. Hereinafter cited as Holy Bible.
20. William M Myers, death certificate no. 57294 (1932), Commpnwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health Bureau of Vital Stastistics, Ancestry.com.
21. , Holy Bible (: American Bible Society, 1880), Data entered by Virginia M. Myers. Hereinafter cited as Holy Bible.
22. Interview with (), by Elizabeth Albright. (), Janice Sweet McElhoe of State College, PA.
23. Find A Grave, Findagrave.com, database and digital images (http//:www.findagrave.com : accessed ), .
24. , Death certificate , , , William M Myers. Hereinafter cited as Death certificate.
25. Centre County, Pennsylvania, , ; Centre County Library and Historical Museum, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.