Individual Details

Francis Weaver Myers

(4 Dec 1830 - 25 Mar 1912)

F. W. MYERS, stoneware manufacturer,
Mogadore; is the son of Joseph and Susan
(Winger) Myers, who were natives of Lancaster
Co., Penn., where they were engaged in
farming. In 1838, they removed to Wayne
Co., Ohio, settling on a farm; in 1876, removing
to Mogadore. The subject was born Dec.
4, 1830, in Lancaster Co., Penn. He attended
district schools, and, at the age of 15,
left home for the promise of obtaining a better
education. At the age of 18, he was apprenticed
to the potter's trade; after serving
his apprenticeship, he continued at the trade
for several years. In 1864, he began
business at Mogadore, on a small scale, purchasing a shop which he afterward enlarged
to those now standing. He, in company with
A. W. Hall, are doing an extensive business,
employing from forty-five to fifty men. The
pay-roll amounts to $1,600 per month. In
1852, he was married to Lydia Mishler, daughter
of Joseph Mishler. There were five children,
two of whom are living, viz., Maria L.,
wife of Dr. Steele, of Mogadore; and Grace
Eugenia. Mr. and Mrs. Myers are members
of the Disciples' Church. Mr. Myers is a
Republican.

Events

Birth4 Dec 1830West Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation1848Manufacturer of stoneware
Census-shared1850(Joseph Huber Myers) Green Township, Wayne, Ohio, United States
Move1851Mogadore, Summit, Ohio, United States
Marriage2 Sep 1852Summit, Ohio, United States - Lydia "Liddie" Mishler
Census-shared1860(Lydia "Liddie" Mishler) Suffield Township, Portage, Ohio, United States
Census-shared1870(Lydia "Liddie" Mishler) Springfield Township, Summit, Ohio, United States
Census-shared1880(Lydia "Liddie" Mishler) Springfield Township, Summit, Ohio, United States
Census-shared1900(Lydia "Liddie" Mishler) Springfield Township, Summit, Ohio, United States
Census-shared1900(Lydia "Liddie" Mishler) Springfield Township, Summit, Ohio, United States
Census-shared1910(Lydia "Liddie" Mishler) Springfield Township, Summit, Ohio, United States
Death25 Mar 1912Mogadore, Summit, Ohio, United States
Electionto the 72nd Ohio General Assembly - Summit, Ohio, United States
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Mogadore, Summit, Ohio, United States

Families

SpouseLydia "Liddie" Mishler (1833 - 1912)
ChildEvangeline Myers ( - )
ChildInfant Myers ( - )
ChildLouise Maria Myers (1853 - 1930)
ChildWilliam Jay Myers (1859 - 1860)
ChildGrace Eugenia Myers (1867 - 1942)
FatherJoseph Huber Myers (1801 - 1878)
MotherSusanna Horst Wenger (1803 - 1881)
SiblingInfant Myers ( - )
SiblingLouisa Myers (1827 - 1916)
SiblingMaria Myers (1829 - 1864)
SiblingAmos Hoover Myers (1832 - 1900)
SiblingJohn Wenger Myers (1834 - 1908)
SiblingWilliam Penn Myers (1836 - 1904)
SiblingJoseph Huber Myers Jr (1837 - 1905)
SiblingMichael W Myers (1840 - 1840)
SiblingIsaac Myers (1841 - 1844)
SiblingMenno Simon Myers (1844 - 1901)
SiblingSusan Elizabeth Myers (1846 - 1932)

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