Descendants of Christian Sr. Myer

Generation No. 1

1. Christian Sr.1 Myer was born Abt. 1700.

Notes for Christian Sr. Myer:Christopher Myer arrived in America from Prussia in 1710.

Child of Christian Sr. Myer is:+ 2 i. Christopher Christian Jr.2 Myer, born 1730.

Generation No. 2

2. Christopher Christian Jr.2 Myer (Christian Sr.1) was born 1730. He married Unknown.

Notes for Christopher Christian Jr. Myer:

John Henry Myer's father and Anne Charity Wire's father were with George Washington at Valley Forge the Winter of 1777 and 1778. We know they lived in Pennsylvania at this time. During the winter, they spent at Valley Forge, their shoes wore out and they could not get more, so had to walk in their bare feet.

Child of Christopher Myer and Unknown is:+ 3 i. John Henry3 Myer, born 10 May 1757 in Frederick Co., Maryland; died

07 Oct 1826 in Alleghany Co., Maryland.

Generation No. 3

3. John Henry3 Myer (Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 10 May 1757 in Frederick Co., Maryland, and died 07 Oct 1826 in Alleghany Co., Maryland. He married Ann Charity Wire 04 Aug 1778 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, daughter of Herbert Wire. She was born 21 Dec 1760 in Maryland, and died 26 Mar 1805 in Maryland.

Notes for John Henry Myer:John Henry was the son of Christian Myer, son of the Christian Myer of Saugerties, NY. Son Christian's children were listed in their grandfather's will; John Henry was born in Lancaster, PA in 1757 and was just older than the youngest of those children. No birth or death date, that I can find so far, is available for the younger Christian.

John Henry Myer's father and Anne Charity Wire's father were with George Washington at Valley Forge the Winter of 1777 and 1778. We know they

lived in Pennsylvania at this time. During the winter, they spent at Valley Forge, their shoes wore out and they could not get more, so had to walk in their bare feet.

John Myer fought as a Private in Capt. Philip Maroney's Company in the Flying Camp. He enlisted Aug. 5, 1776. Was reviewed and passed by Charles E. Griffith, Aug. 1776. Received information from Charles F. Macklin - Adj. General for State of Maryland at Annapolis.See Nat. nos. - 118985 - 118441-190720-353535.Edith J. Walker D.A.R. number- 402935-(Lawrence Walker, Edith Conner, Emma Belle Myer, Robert Courtney Myer, Isaiah, William, John Henry)

Authority for service: Md. Archives Vol. 18, page 45.D.A.R. records - Vol. 119 Lineage Book, page 138.

Occupation: farmer

DAR : A search of our Patriot Index provided the information found below.

MYERS, John Birth: MD 10 May 1757Service: MDRank: SolDeath: MD 1826Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No Spouse: (1) Ann Charity Wire

-------------------------1. Brøderbund Family Archive #17, Ed. 1, Birth Records: United States/Europe, Birth Records, AAI Birth Records Extraction, Date of Import: Apr 8, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.17.1.1622.112. Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 18, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.144501.1773. Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 18, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.147858.1714. Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Mar 18, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.28214.1

More About John Henry Myer:Burial: Cressaptown, Alleghany Co. MarylandMilitary service: 05 Aug 1776, Private in Rev. WarOccupation: Farmer

Notes for Ann Charity Wire:One report from a descendant's family tree has Ann Charity's birthplace in North Carolina.

More About Ann Charity Wire:Burial: Cressaptown, Alleghany Co. Maryland

Children of John Myer and Ann Wire are:4 i. John4 Myer, born 25 Jul 1779 in Fredrick, Fredrick Co., Maryland; died

Aft. 1831. He married Charlotte Miller 29 May 1802 in Fredrick Co., Maryland.

Notes for John Myer:An old LID County History says John did not go west, but stayed in Maryland or Pennsylvania. A Reverend Thomas Myer of Baltimore, Maryland, visited Illinois in the early 1960's....could he be a relative?

Residence in 1831: Georgetown, D.C.

More About John Myer:Fact 1: 05 Aug 1776, Enlisted as private in Capt. Philip Maroney's Co. in Flying Camp- MarylandResidence: 1831, Georgetown, D.C.

+ 5 ii. William Myer, born 28 Dec 1780 in Fredrick, Fredrick Co., Maryland; died 14 Jan 1866 in Livingston Co., Illinois.

6 iii. Jacob Myer, born 03 Nov 1783; died 10 Oct 1793.

More About Jacob Myer:Burial: Glade Churchyard, Fredrick Co., MD

+ 7 iv. Peter Myer, born 19 Dec 1785 in Fredrick, Fredrick Co., MD; died 05 Apr 1856 in Marion (Union) Twsp., Shelby Co, Indiana.

8 v. David Myer, born 13 Jan 1788; died 08 Oct 1793 in Fredrick, Fredrick Co., Maryland.

More About David Myer:Burial: Glade Churchyard, Fredrick Co., MD

+ 9 vi. Elizabeth Myer, born 31 Jan 1790 in Maryland; died Aft. 1836.10 vii. Susannah Myer, born 18 Feb 1792 in Maryland; died Bef. 1826.

Notes for Susannah Myer:Lived with sisters Elizabeth and Sarah near borders of MD, VA & PA in original family neighborhood.

+ 11 viii. Sarah (Nancy) Myer, born 20 Mar 1794 in Maryland; died Bef. 1826.+ 12 ix. Eli Myer, born 18 Oct 1796 in Allegheny Co., Maryland; died 30 Dec

1868 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.+ 13 x. Mary Myer, born 01 Jan 1799 in Alleghany Co., Maryland; died Aft.

1859.14 xi. Elijah Myer, born 10 Apr 1802 in Alleghany Co., Maryland; died Bef.

1826.

Notes for Elijah Myer:IL Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900Lists an Elisha Myer m. Mattie Sherrow in LIvingston County, 11/15/1899.Possibly Elijah and Elisha spelling difference?

Generation No. 4

5. William4 Myer (John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 28 Dec 1780 in Fredrick, Fredrick Co., Maryland, and died 14 Jan 1866 in Livingston Co., Illinois. He married Mary Ann McKenzie 04 Aug 1805 in Frederick Co., MD, daughter of Daniel McKenzie and Maryann Chapman. She was born 24 Oct 1777 in Baltimore Co., Maryland, and died 21 Jan 1860 in Livingston Co., Illinois.

Notes for William Myer:Information on children is from family bible; reported by Edith M. Chastain (edithmariec@earthlink.net) - Peter Carmony and Amrie (also known as Annie) were her gr. gr. grandparents.

William is the ancestor of Streator, Ill., Ottawa, Ill., Blackstone, Ill, and Cornell, Illinois families.

It is said he freed the slaves who had come to him through his wife, before leaving for Illinois. While traveling in a covered wagon, found that his wife's old mammy was following them, and took her into the wagon, but before Illinois, she fell ill and died. He was among the earliest settlers of LaSalle Co., Illinois and lived there the rest of his life.

William Myer and seven of his family of nine, came to Illinois and settled in Livingston and LaSalle Counties.A new headstone is placed in the Blackstone Cemetery, Blackstone Ill., Livingston Co. "Myer" William Dec. 28, 1780 Jan 14, 1866 Mary (McKinzie) Oct. 24, 1777 (1787?) Jan. 21, 1860. Their son, Isaiah and his wife are buried nearby and Ann (Nancy) Myer- Amos Headley in an adjacent area.

More About William Myer:Burial: Blackstone Cemetery, Livingston Co, Illinois

More About Mary Ann McKenzie:Burial: Blackstone Cemetery, Livingston Co, Illinois

Children of William Myer and Mary McKenzie are:15 i. Elizah5 Myer, born 08 May 1806. She married Unknown Halfin.

Notes for Elizah Myer:Had three children.

16 ii. Luizah Myer, born 06 May 1807. She married Unknown Morris.+ 17 iii. Isaiah Myer, born 13 Feb 1809; died 02 Oct 1888 in Streator, LaSalle

Co., IL.18 iv. Harriet Myer, born 02 Nov 1810.

Notes for Harriet Myer:Family notes list her as a 'spinster' (never married).

+ 19 v. Daniel McKenzie Myer, born 23 Oct 1812 in Maryland; died May 1878 in Peotone, Will Co., Illinois.

+ 20 vi. Amrie (Annie) Charity Myer, born 24 Jun 1814 in Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois; died 27 Apr 1878 in Delhi, Kansas.

21 vii. Ann Marie Myer, born 19 Nov 1815.

Notes for Ann Marie Myer:Spinster.

+ 22 viii. John S. Myer, born 06 Apr 1817; died 1882.23 ix. William J. Myer, born 03 Oct 1820. He married Mary C..24 x. Marie Myer.

More About Marie Myer:Never married: Spinster

25 xi. Indiana Myer.

7. Peter4 Myer (John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 19 Dec 1785 in Fredrick, Fredrick Co., MD, and died 05 Apr 1856 in Marion (Union) Twsp., Shelby Co, Indiana. He married Susannah Bardell 15 Oct 1811, daughter of John Bardell and Sarah Bailey. She was born 03 Jan 1793 in Pennsylvania, and died 09 Oct 1858 in Shelby Co, Indiana.

Notes for Peter Myer:Source: Information on children is from family bible; reported by Edith M. Chastain (edithmariec@earthlink.net)

His character complified that word integrity, and that word describes him perfectly. He was honest, jealous of his good name, and would not do a thing that he knew would be wrong; no difference what pressure was brought to bear on him. One of his sayings was, "I can see deep into the millstone as the man that picts it." Meaning, that he could see the object of the person trying to influence him. He stood firmly against wrong. Another of his maxime was this, "If you have someting to do, do it now, for what you think is time enough will always prove to be little enough."He had firmness of character, yet he had a tender heart.Proof of this is a story handed down in the family:This incident occurred while he still lived in Pennsylvania. A very needy family living near them had borrowed and borrowed, never paying back, till grandfather concluded, "Forbearance had ceased to be a virtue," so he told his wife to quit letting them have. They came to borrow salt soo, but were refused. I expect Peter's conscience troubled him fo after eating his supper we went over to this neighbors. He found the family gathered around the supper table. There was nothing on the table but a dish of mush. The children were crying and refused to eat the mush. He asked the mother why they would not eat it. She said, "I had no salt and they won't eat it because it is not salted. He couldn't stand that and told mother to send to his house in the morning and get salt, and then went home and told his wife to let them

have it as he couldn't bear to see little children refuse to eat mush for the want of salt, especially when mush was all they had to eat.

As further proof of his tender heart, he could not bear to make anything suffer. So when there was a mutton to be killed, he would tie the sheep up and turn his back while grandmother chopped its head off. Now don't say he hid behind his wife's petticoats, for she was always ready to do a thing, if necessary. As we say now, "She had her nerve." Quietness was another of his characteristics. In fact of all the Myers they were never demonstrative. When sorrow comes to them, they endured in silence, but oh, their sad faces revealed their sufferings.

His death occurred, April 5, 1856, at his home near where Blue River Church now stands in Marion (Union) Township, Shelby County, IN.

As the story goes, in the spring of the year 1830, Peter lost his farm by an old soldiers claim, as it is always expressed. I regret that I do not know what war these soldiers had fought in more by what authority they were granted the privilege of selecting a farm as a recompense for their services. It is said that as it may, Peter's farm was chosen by one of them. This left him at the bottom of the ladder which he was compelled to climb again. One day they saw a man walking around over Peter's farm inspecting it one spring morning in 1830. Presently he came to the well to get a drink and sat down on the well curb to rest. He told Peter he had chosen his farm. Peter then decided to come west to start this climb. We don't know how many families joined him in this move but am sure there were some.

They started west in the fall of 1830. The children of the wagon party would get tired of riding and would get out of the wagons and run away ahead and play at the roadside till the wagons caught up, then run ahead again. In this way the children walked a good part of the way to Indiana. Coming across Ohio they encountered now crushed stone roads which wore their cattle's feet till they were so sore they had to have the cattle shod as they did the horses. This is the way the roads were being built; Men were sitting along the road at intervals by piles of stone, crushing the stones with hammers. One overseer was inspecting the work to see that each piece was small enough to pass through a two inch ring.

When they reached Indiana, they first lived in the edge of Rush County, but not for long. Their next location was South of Ray's Crossing in a German neighborhood. Later they moved from Ray's Crossing, then called the Berman Settlement, to the home near the Blue River Chapel. We think this was around 1837. Peter and Susannah both died at their home on this farm and their boddies are interred in the Blue River Chapel Cemetery adjoining their farm.

Notes for Susannah Bardell:Susannah Bardell possess strong will power and self control, If an unpleasant task confronted her she just kept her nerved and did it. But she was possessed of a sense of honor, as a little incident, for which we are indebted

to Cousin Marshall, shows. This is it, but first I must tell you that Susannah was at the head of Peter's household after the death of his first wife, Marshal and Levi's mother. One day, Peter told Susannah he was going away on an errand. Seh told him to be back by twelve o'clock as dinner would be ready then. He overstayed the time one hour. Susannah met him in the yard and taking off her sunbonnet, switched him over the head with it, which shows that a little fun now and then is relished by the best of men. She was kind and helpful in her neighborhood. When there was sickness and trouble in the neighborhood "Aunt Susie" as she was familiarly called, was sent for. Why that name, "Aunt Susie" just radiates kindness.

Susannah Bardells ancestry was English and French.

More About Susannah Bardell:Burial: Shelby Co, Indiana

Children of Peter Myer and Susannah Bardell are:+ 26 i. Annie (Nancy)5 Myer, born 02 Nov 1813; died Apr 1881 in

Blackstone, Livingston Co., Illinois.+ 27 ii. John Henry Myer, born 27 Jul 1815; died 04 Jan 1874.+ 28 iii. Charles William Myer, born 16 Dec 1817; died 08 Jan 1880.+ 29 iv. Sarah Sally Myer, born 16 Feb 1820; died Nov 1888.

30 v. Marie Myer, born 27 Mar 1822; died Nov 1822.+ 31 vi. Eli Myer, born 21 May 1824; died 04 Apr 1902.+ 32 vii. Eliza Myer, born 15 Apr 1827; died May 1891.+ 33 viii. Peter Jr. Myer, born 18 Jan 1831; died 15 Jan 1909.

34 ix. Susannah Myer, born 04 Sep 1833; died Apr 1912.

9. Elizabeth4 Myer (John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 31 Jan 1790 in Maryland, and died Aft. 1836. She married Joseph S. Stafford 17 Dec 1818 in Allegheny Co., Maryland.

Notes for Joseph S. Stafford:Of Joseph and Elizabeths' children:

The Wiley, Long, & Brace families lived in Hampshire County, and also across the river in Allegany County, Maryland. It seems that Susan moved to Missouri with her children just prior to her death.

Washington Stafford left Hampshire County about 1846, settling first in Coshocton County, Ohio, then in Livingston County, Illinois, in 1852, where he remained until his death.

John Stafford's family continues to live in the Hampshire County/Allegany County area to this day.

William Stafford went to Coshocton County where he married, and settled in Richland County, Ohio.

James Stafford moved to Wood County, West Virginia. The Ridgeleys moved to Marion County, West Virginia.

Children of Elizabeth Myer and Joseph Stafford are:+ 35 i. Elizabeth5 Stafford, born 1818; died Abt. 1881.+ 36 ii. Washington Stafford, born 05 Sep 1820; died 28 May 1909 in

Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co., Illinois.+ 37 iii. John Westley Stafford, born 1823; died 1864.

38 iv. James Stafford, died 1902. He married Pulcharia Jackson.+ 39 v. Susan Stafford, born 1829; died 1919.+ 40 vi. Mary Stafford.+ 41 vii. William Stafford.+ 42 viii. Sarah Stafford.

11. Sarah (Nancy)4 Myer (John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 20 Mar 1794 in Maryland, and died Bef. 1826. She married Peter Spellman 16 Apr 1815 in Allegheny Co., Maryland.

Notes for Sarah (Nancy) Myer:Lived with sisters Elizabeth & Susannah near borders of MD, PA, & VA, in original family neighborhood. Kept nephew Martin Myer (son of Eli) in Maryland when Eli and his second wife, Catherine Umphenour went west to Licking Co., OH in 1832.Death month could be April and not March.

Another record has her year of birth as 1791.

Children of Sarah Myer and Peter Spellman are:+ 43 i. Amanda5 Spellman.+ 44 ii. Julia Spellman.

45 iii. Phoebe Spellman.46 iv. Edmund Spellman.47 v. Otho Spellman.

12. Eli4 Myer (John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 18 Oct 1796 in Allegheny Co., Maryland, and died 30 Dec 1868 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois. He married (1) Margaret Susan McDaniel 01 Jan 1824 in Allegheny Co., Maryland. She was born 20 Jul 1802 in Maryland, and died 27 Mar 1830 in Maryland. He married (2) Catherine Umphenour 12 Apr 1831 in Allegheny Co., Maryland, daughter of Abraham Umphenour and Catharina Updegrove. She was born 24 Sep 1809 in Norwegian, Berks Co., PA, and died 02 Jun 1875 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.

Notes for Eli Myer:History of Livingston County

Eli Myer was born to John Myer and Ann Charity Wire Myer in Alleghany county, Maryland on October 18, 1796. He had ten brothers and sisters; John, William, Jacob, Peter, David, Elizabeth, Susannah, Sarah, Mary, and Elijah. Eli married Susan McDaniel who died in 1830. From this union they had five children: Margaret Ann, John Asa, Matilda Jane, Martin Henry and Samuel James. On the 12th of April 1831 Eli married Catherine Umphenour to whom were born eight children; Emily, William, Joseph E., Matilda, Benjamin, Samuel G., Charles F. and Nelson Jay. In 1832 he left Maryland for the "west" traveling into Ohio where he engaged in farming until 1850. On October 25, 1850 he reached Eppards Point Township where he entered a clain for the first quarter section of land entered at the grove in this township. He added tohis holdings until he owned 478 acres which he willed to his children at his death. When the Myer family arrived in Eppards Point it was not the garden spot it is today. They found the township an open prairie containing but two other families who were located at some distance along the grove. Their principle market was Ottawa to which they made many trips in a wagon over prairie roads, fording streams. At first they occupied a house which was 14 by 16 ft. and built of logs. They added to this and then built a frame house. Eli was well known over a large territory as a man of great public spirit who took a keen interest in the general welfare of his fellow man, assisting many of his hospitality, counsel and encouragement. He held the office of associate Judge for several years and later after the township was organized that of supervisor and clerk. He also taught the first school held in Eppards Point. On November 16, 1861 Eli and others organized a church at Ocoya, holding the services in the school house. Eli Myer served as a deacon in this church until the time of his death. After organizing the church they began at once to plan the erection of a church building and in his will he provided a gift of six hundred dollars to be used for the purpose. He died on the 30th of December 1868 at the age of seventy-two years. On the farm where Fred Harold Seeman, a great-great-grandson of Eli, now lives in section 29 of Eppards Point Township you can still see the old prairie trail which led through this farm and the ford where they crossed Rooks Creek. The large rock just east of the ford is where the women washed their wool, dried it and spun it into thread to weave for clothing and blankets. Long before the close of the nineteenth century the descendants of Eli Myer began plans for the first annual Myer Family reunion. It was though appropriate to begin these gathersing by hoding the first one at the "Old Home" onthe one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Eli Myer. for some reason however this plan was not realized as no reunion was held until October 18, 1902; this being the 106th anniversary of his birth. Eli's son Samuel G. Myer had a son, Joseph G. who married Mary Smith. They had four children; Florence Aldine, Cliffort Joseph and twins, Merle Roland and Myrtle Belle. Myetle Bell Myer married Fred Louis Seeman on Nov. 26, 1925. they had four children. Nature and farming is taking away what is left of the prairie trail, but at the ford in the creek many generations of children have had many good times playiing on the "big rock" that was mentioned earlier. Fred Harold Seeman Married Dottie Lynn Hoyt. Their children are Brian Harold, Karen Lynn,

Marsha Ann, and Julie Leanne. Ontheir farm in section 20 of Eppards Point Township you can find the well from the homestead of Eli Myer, a man whose courage, hospitality, industry, and integrity won for him the love and respect of his neighbors and friends, and set a high standard for us who should follow after him. - By Dottie Seeman

----------------------------------------------Eli's son, Franklin, had all of these dates in his family bible. Mrs. I. M. Carmony also supplied the same years for birth of the children: but not month and day. Both sources put the marriage of John and Annie in 1778. Marriage dates of William, Peter & Eli are from family records, the others from Cumberland and Frederick Court house records. Evidently Jacob, David, Susanna, and Elijah died in infancy.

Born on a farm north of Cressaptown, Allegheny Co., Md. about 5 miles from Cumberland. Eli had only three months of formal education in his life. He educated himself while working at a loom in his home, keeping his book beside him as he worked. He married Susan McDaniel with whom he had 5 children, 2 of which lived to adulthood. Married Catherine Umphenour after the death of his first wife and shortly after the birth of their first child in May 1831, moved by covered wagon to Licking Co., Ohio where six of his next seven children were born. In 1848 he rode with his father-in-law (Abraham Umphenour) to Illinois to see land. They were helping Thomas Craycroft move to Danville and stopped there at the land office, making claim to farms for himself and a number of his adult sons in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co. The entire family moved there the following year - including the children who had been left in Maryland.Eli- occupation: farmer, Justice of the Peace, school teacher.

He became a leading citizen of the local community becoming Justice of the Peace and forming the first school in the Twp., which was held in his own home. His home measured 14 x 16. It had a loft for sleeping purposes - for the two parents and eight children. They always had room for travelers over night and shared what they had with others.In 1853 the settlers got together and cut logs for a school house, and raised the new school along Rooks Creek. It was covered with shakes held in place by weight poles, had a sturdy wooden door and a box stove for warnth, a luxury in those days.

He served several terms as an Associate Judge with B.P. Babcock and John Darnall. It was while he was Associate Judge that the first brick courthouse was built in Livingston County. At the same time they were instrumental in contacting a bridge to be built over the Vermillion River.

He was a founding member of the Ocoya Baptist Church, organized Nov. 16, 1861. It was held in the school house.

He had 3 sons fighting for the Union in the Civil War and apparently also nephews who fought for the Confederacy for Virginia. He lived in Livingston Co., until his death in 1868.

In 1930 Myer Reunion notes, it was noted that Eli Myer had 186 known descendants, 13 children, 37 grandchildren, 79 great grandchildren, 56 gr. great grandchildren, and 2 gr. gr. great grandchildren. Of his sons, only Charlie (age. 83) was still living.

Illinois Land Records: 1862 Eli Myer purchased9/10/1862 40 acres wetlands Livingston Co., Sec. 22 NWNE Twnsp. 27N " " 08909/19/1862 40 acres of wetlands in Livingston Co., Sec. 22 SWNE Twnsp. 27N Range 05E Archive Vol. SWP pg. 0919/25/1862 160 acres wetlands Livingston Co., Sec. 27 SEPTWA Twnsp. 27 N Range 05E " 0909/25/8162 40 " " Sec. 22 NESEPTWA " " " 092---------------------------------------------History of Livingston CountyEppard's Point Township

JUDGE ELI MYER deceased was one of the pioneers of the county. He was a Republican and Baptist. Was born in Alleghany co., Md., Oct. 18, 1796 and came to Licking Co., Ohio in 1832, and to this place Oct. 25, 1850. He married Mary McDaniel in Maryland; she died in 1829 leaving four children - Margaret, Samuel, John, and Martin H.; Samuel and John died young; Margaret and Martin H. both married and lived several years near Ocoya, and dide leaving framilies; his second wife was Catherine Umphenour, and wa married in 1831 in Maryland; they had eight children - Emily, William A., Joseph F., Matilda, Benjamin F., Samuel G., Charles F., and Nelson J.; Emily was born in Maryland, and Nelson in this county. Mr. M. died Dec. 30, 1868, aged 72; Mrs. M. died June 2, 1875 aged 66 years. Judege M. left a farm of 477 acres a part of which was the first quarter section of prairie entered at the Grove in the township; he was among the first settlers in this town, and very soon he became well known throught the county. He was elected Treasurer of the township when he first came into it, and held the office as long as helivde; he held also the office of Supervisor for several terms, and wa also Associate Judge for several years; he wa a man of strict integrity, and was universally esteemed.

More About Eli Myer:Burial: Graceland Cem., Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois

Notes for Margaret Susan McDaniel:Susan died in Maryland, leaving four living children.

More About Margaret Susan McDaniel:Burial: Graceland Cem., Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL

Notes for Catherine Umphenour:Eli and Catherine, the parents of 8 children came to Eppards Pt. Twp. on October 25, 1850, settling on the first quarter section entered in Eppards Pt., a part of which was still owned by his son Charles in 1930.

Children of Eli Myer and Margaret McDaniel are:+ 48 i. Margaret Ann5 Myer, born 10 Jan 1825 in Maryland.

49 ii. John Asa Myer, born 21 Aug 1826 in Maryland; died in Maryland.

Notes for John Asa Myer:John Asa died early in childhood.

50 iii. Matilda Jane Myer, born 11 Oct 1828 in Allegheny Co.,Maryland; died 1837.

Notes for Matilda Jane Myer:Matilda died early in childhood.

+ 51 iv. Martin Henry Myer, born 26 Feb 1830 in Maryland; died 01 Jan 1872 in Illinois.

52 v. Samuel James Myer, born 26 Feb 1830 in Maryland; died in In infancy in Maryland.

Children of Eli Myer and Catherine Umphenour are:+ 53 i. Emily5 Myer, born 24 Mar 1832 in Cumberland, Allegheny Co., Md.;

died 19 Aug 1888 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.+ 54 ii. William Abraham Myer, born 31 Dec 1833 in Licking Co., Ohio; died

04 Jul 1897 in Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co., Illinois.+ 55 iii. Joseph Eli Myer, born 28 Sep 1836 in Licking Co., Ohio; died 17 Feb

1906 in Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co., Illinois.+ 56 iv. Matilda Myer, born 26 Apr 1839 in Licking Co., Ohio; died 07 Jan

1891 in Livingston Co., Illinois.+ 57 v. Benjamin Franklin Myer, born 18 Oct 1841 in Licking Co., Ohio; died

15 Jan 1922 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., Illinois.+ 58 vi. Samuel Groves Myer, born 26 Jul 1844 in Licking Co., Ohio; died 24

Oct 1906 in Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co., Illinois.+ 59 vii. Charles Francis Myer, born 07 Feb 1847 in Licking Co., Ohio; died 01

Mar 1934 in Livingston Co., Illinois.+ 60 viii. Nelson Jay Myer, born 30 Jul 1851 in Livingston Co., Illinois; died 12

Feb 1908 in Livingston Co., Illinois.

13. Mary4 Myer (John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 01 Jan 1799 in Alleghany Co., Maryland, and died Aft. 1859. She married William S. (Vicroy) Vickroy 10 Oct 1819 in Alegheny Co., Maryland.

Children of Mary Myer and William Vickroy are:61 i. Anne (Vicroy)5 Vickroy.62 ii. Alma Vickroy.63 iii. Mary Vickroy.64 iv. Edward Vickroy.

65 v. Frank Vickroy.66 vi. William Vickroy.67 vii. John Vickroy.

Generation No. 5

17. Isaiah5 Myer (William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 13 Feb 1809, and died 02 Oct 1888 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL. He married Rebecca Courtney 1829 in Monongaila Co., WV, daughter of Robert Courtney and Mary Bodley. She was born 13 Mar 1807 in Monongaila Co., WV, and died 01 May 1864 in Lasalle Co. or Livingston Co., IL.

Notes for Isaiah Myer:Blackstone Cemetery : Isaiah Myer died Oct. 2, 1888 aged 78y 7m 19ds.Another headstone, to the right of Isaiahs reads: Katie dau. of R.---illegible-- & illegible initials died M(illiegile) 11, 1871 1y 6mo.Perhaps the child of Robert Courtney and Rhoda MacInturf? [Though their children are all buried in Riverview Cemetery in Streator, IL.]

_______________________________Obituary of Isaiah MyerStreator Free Press Oct. 3, 1888Last evening at approximately 6 o'clock, Mr. Isaiah Myer, father of police magistrate R.C. Myer died at his home on West Wilson St. at the advanced age of 80 years. Two years ago Mr. Myer slipped and fell on the snow in front of Wilson's bank and broke his leg. He never recovered from this injury and his constitution was rapidly undermined. Since that time he has never left home and was for the most part confined to his bed. One of the oldest and most respected of the citizens of Streator, Mr. Myer had a host of friends, those of his earlier life having preceded him to his grave. Services at 9 o'clock tomorrow from the residence on Wilson St. Interment at the Newton Cemetery.

More About Isaiah Myer:Burial: Blackstone Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL

Notes for Rebecca Courtney:Headstone in Blackstone Cemetery : Rebecca Wife of Isaiah Myer died May 1, 1864 aged 57yr. 1mo. 19dys.

More About Rebecca Courtney:Burial: Blackstone Cemetery, Livingston Co, Illinois

Children of Isaiah Myer and Rebecca Courtney are:+ 68 i. Robert Courtney6 Myer, born 21 Apr 1830 in Morgantown,

Monongalia Co., W. Virginia; died 03 May 1898 in Streator, Illinois LaSalle Co..

+ 69 ii. Harriet Myer.

70 iii. Mary Elizabeth Myer, born 1829 in Monongalia Co., WV.71 iv. William Myer, born 1833 in Monongalia Co., WV.72 v. Jacob Myer, born 1835 in Monongalia Co., WV.

19. Daniel McKenzie5 Myer (William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 23 Oct 1812 in Maryland, and died May 1878 in Peotone, Will Co., Illinois. He married Jane Summers 02 Jan 1842. She was born 25 Dec 1821 in Connersville, Fayette Co., Indiana, and died 02 Feb 1899 in Sheldon, Iroquois Co., Illinois.

Children of Daniel Myer and Jane Summers are:+ 73 i. Harriet Louisa6 Myer, born 17 Jun 1861 in Manlius, LaSalle Co.,

Illinois; died 14 Feb 1940 in Sheldon, Iroquoise Co., Illinois.+ 74 ii. Mary Myer.+ 75 iii. Matilda Myer.

76 iv. John Myer.

20. Amrie (Annie) Charity5 Myer (William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 24 Jun 1814 in Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois, and died 27 Apr 1878 in Delhi, Kansas. She married Peter Carmony 14 Mar 1839 in Shelby Co., Indian, son of John Carmony and Eve Nigh. He was born 12 Jun 1818 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL, and died 25 Aug 1886 in Hollenberg, Kansas.

Notes for Amrie (Annie) Charity Myer:Lived in Ottawa, LaSalle Co., Illinois.One record found said that she was called Hannah Charity Myer.

Notes for Peter Carmony:Lived in Ottawa, LaSalle Co., Illinois.

Children of Amrie Myer and Peter Carmony are:77 i. Ada6 Carmony. She married W. A. Sanborn.78 ii. Daniel Carmony.79 iii. Eva Bell Carmony.80 iv. James Henry Carmony.81 v. Isaiah Myer Carmony, born 01 Aug 1850 in Shelbyville, Indiana; died

04 Jun 1937 in Boring, Oregon. He married Mary Ann Wells 13 Mar 1890 in Endicott, Nebraska; born 16 Oct 1871 in Kansas; died 05 Jun 1953 in Eugene, Oregon.

+ 82 vi. Louisa Carmony, born 23 Jun 1858 in Illinois; died 26 May 1931 in Arkansas.

22. John S.5 Myer (William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 06 Apr 1817, and died 1882. He married Sarah Ann McConnell 24 Feb 1844 in Shelby Co., Indiana. She was born 1825, and died 1892.

Children of John Myer and Sarah McConnell are:

83 i. John6 Myer.84 ii. Cynthia Myer. She married ? McCashland 1905 in Grafton, Nebraska.

Notes for Cynthia Myer:Lived in Grafton, Nebraska (source: Myer reunion booklet).

+ 85 iii. Ethel Myer.+ 86 iv. Emma L. Myer, born 1867; died 26 Apr 1949 in Cornell, Livingston

Co., Illinois.87 v. Harriet Myer. She married Platner.

+ 88 vi. Amanda Melvina Myer, born 1856; died 1915 in Cornell, Livingston Co., Illinois.

89 vii. Nettie Myer. She married Chapman 1905 in Leland, Illinois.90 viii. William Myer.91 ix. Jacob Myer.

26. Annie (Nancy)5 Myer (Peter4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 02 Nov 1813, and died Apr 1881 in Blackstone, Livingston Co., Illinois. She married (1) Amos Headley. He died in Blackstone, Livingston Co., Illinois. She married (2) David Bower.

Notes for Annie (Nancy) Myer:Also have a birthdate of February 11, 1813.Headstone in Blackstone Cemetery, Blackstone, Livingston Co., ILHeadley Annie (Nancy) Myer (Nov.?) 1813-1881 Amos child: Pleasy

More About Annie (Nancy) Myer:Burial: Blackstone Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL

More About Amos Headley:Burial: Blackstone Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL

Children of Annie Myer and Amos Headley are:92 i. Pleasy6 Headley.93 ii. Matilda Headley.94 iii. Drusilla Headley.95 iv. Eliza Headley.96 v. Sophronia Headley.

Children of Annie Myer and David Bower are:97 i. Emily6 Bower.98 ii. Susannah Bower.99 iii. John Bower.100 iv. Verdsnem Bower.101 v. Peter Bower.102 vi. Albert Bower.

27. John Henry5 Myer (Peter4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 27 Jul 1815, and died 04 Jan 1874. He married (1)

Louisa Lonvica Bennett. He married (2) Susan Barnes. He married (3) Nancy Buntz.

Children of John Myer and Louisa Bennett are:103 i. Rachel6 Myer.104 ii. Zecheus Myer.

Children of John Myer and Susan Barnes are:105 i. John6 Myer.106 ii. Peter Myer.107 iii. Wesley Myer.108 iv. Rachel Myer.109 v. William Myer.110 vi. Alvin Myer.111 vii. Mary Myer, died in As an infant.112 viii. Nancy Myer.113 ix. Elmira Myer.

28. Charles William5 Myer (Peter4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 16 Dec 1817, and died 08 Jan 1880. He married Sarah Sleeth.

Notes for Charles William Myer:Also have a birthyear of 1814.

Children of Charles Myer and Sarah Sleeth are:114 i. John6 Myer.115 ii. Peter Myer. He married Sarah Wicker.116 iii. Wesley Myer.117 iv. Rachel Myer.118 v. William Myer.119 vi. Alvin Myer.120 vii. Nancy Myer. She married Charles Franklin Arnold.121 viii. Elmira Myer.122 ix. Eliza Myer.123 x. Simeon Myer, died in At two years of age.124 xi. Mary Myer, died in At ten years of age..

29. Sarah Sally5 Myer (Peter4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 16 Feb 1820, and died Nov 1888. She married Andrew Sleeth.

Children of Sarah Myer and Andrew Sleeth are:125 i. Charles6 Sleeth.126 ii. Susan Sleeth.127 iii. Hensley Sleeth.128 iv. Kate Sleeth.129 v. Orlando Sleeth.130 vi. Alfted Sleeth.131 vii. Anna Sleeth. She married ? Stover.

132 viii. Drucilla Sleeth.133 ix. Hattie Sleeth.

31. Eli5 Myer (Peter4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 21 May 1824, and died 04 Apr 1902. He married (1) Nancy Zelt. He married (2) Louisa Tolbert Bef. 1849.

Notes for Eli Myer:Also have birth year of 1827.

Children of Eli Myer and Louisa Tolbert are:134 i. Rev.Alonzo6 Myer, born 10 Nov 1849 in Indiana; died 18 Sep 1917.

Notes for Rev.Alonzo Myer:Alonzo Myer entered White River Conference in 19=876, and was ordained in 1880. He was converted at a revival at Blue River Church at the age of 17. He graduated in the Scientific course at Hartsville College in 1884. In 1887 this college conferred upon him the degree of master of Science. He graduated in the White River Conference Theological Institute in 1898. He was 31 years in active ministry, five of which as Presiding Elder. He was president of the Preachers Aid Society for 17 years, and served 16 years as a member of the Court of Appeals. (From Indiana Conference minutes.)

135 ii. Louisa Myer.136 iii. Asbury Myer.137 iv. Elva Myer.138 v. Elmira Myer.

32. Eliza5 Myer (Peter4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 15 Apr 1827, and died May 1891. She married James Carmony.

Children of Eliza Myer and James Carmony are:139 i. Minerva6 Carmony.140 ii. Malissa Carmony.141 iii. William Carmony.142 iv. Sarah Carmony.143 v. Alice Carmony, died in died young.

33. Peter Jr.5 Myer (Peter4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 18 Jan 1831, and died 15 Jan 1909. He married (1) Mariah Jane Baker. He married (2) Malinda Wortman. He married (3) Mary Lucas.

Children of Peter Myer and Mariah Baker are:+ 144 i. Marshall Riley6 Myer.

145 ii. Levi Myer.

Children of Peter Myer and Malinda Wortman are:146 i. Aurelius6 Myer.147 ii. Minnie Myer.

35. Elizabeth5 Stafford (Elizabeth4 Myer, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1818, and died Abt. 1881. She married Zale Wiley.

Children of Elizabeth Stafford and Zale Wiley are:148 i. James6 Wiley.149 ii. Elizabeth Wiley.

36. Washington5 Stafford (Elizabeth4 Myer, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 05 Sep 1820, and died 28 May 1909 in Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co., Illinois. He married Elizabeth Licklighter. She was born 05 Feb 1826, and died 06 Jan 1902 in Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co., Illinois.

More About Washington Stafford:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co, IL

More About Elizabeth Licklighter:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co, IL

Children of Washington Stafford and Elizabeth Licklighter are:150 i. James6 Stafford.151 ii. Louisa Stafford.152 iii. John Stafford.153 iv. Joe Stafford.154 v. George Stafford.155 vi. Matilda Stafford.156 vii. Lydia Stafford.157 viii. Mazie Stafford, born 1865; died 18 Jan 1955. She married J. Stuart

NcNeil Bef. 1902; born 1853.

37. John Westley5 Stafford (Elizabeth4 Myer, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1823, and died 1864. He married Elizabeth Licklighter.

Notes for Elizabeth Licklighter:Not the same Elizabeth Licklighter that brother married...

Children of John Stafford and Elizabeth Licklighter are:158 i. Raleigh6 Stafford.159 ii. Anna Stafford.160 iii. Alice Stafford.161 iv. Garnet Stafford.162 v. Herbert Stafford.

163 vi. Jerry Stafford.

39. Susan5 Stafford (Elizabeth4 Myer, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1829, and died 1919. She married Unknown Brace.

Children of Susan Stafford and Unknown Brace are:164 i. William6 Brace.165 ii. Charles Brace.166 iii. Thomas Brace.167 iv. Molly Brace.168 v. Harry Brace.169 vi. Susan Brace.170 vii. Theodore Brace.

40. Mary5 Stafford (Elizabeth4 Myer, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) She married William Ridgeely.

Children of Mary Stafford and William Ridgeely are:171 i. Lloyd6 Ridgeley.172 ii. Frank Ridgeley.173 iii. David Ridgeley.174 iv. William Ridgeley.175 v. Cora Ridgeley.176 vi. Elizabeth Ridgeely.

41. William5 Stafford (Elizabeth4 Myer, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) He married Mary Licklighter.

Children of William Stafford and Mary Licklighter are:177 i. John6 Stafford.178 ii. William Stafford.179 iii. Sarah Stafford.180 iv. Martha Stafford.181 v. Emma Stafford.182 vi. Anna Stafford.183 vii. Ellen Stafford.

42. Sarah5 Stafford (Elizabeth4 Myer, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) She married John Long.

Child of Sarah Stafford and John Long is:184 i. Elmira6 Long.

43. Amanda5 Spellman (Sarah (Nancy)4 Myer, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) She married ? Tomlinson.

Children of Amanda Spellman and ? Tomlinson are:

185 i. Levenia6 Tomlinson.186 ii. Peter Tomlinson.

44. Julia5 Spellman (Sarah (Nancy)4 Myer, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) She married Dan Frazee.

Children of Julia Spellman and Dan Frazee are:187 i. William6 Frazee.188 ii. Al Frazee.189 iii. Lee Frazee.190 iv. Glen Frazee.191 v. Cheney Frazee.192 vi. Joyce Frazee.

48. Margaret Ann5 Myer (Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 10 Jan 1825 in Maryland. She married ? Griffith.

Children of Margaret Myer and ? Griffith are:193 i. Sarepta6 Griffith. She married ? McCoullough.194 ii. Emily Griffith. She married ? Standish.

+ 195 iii. Mary E. Griffith.+ 196 iv. Alice C. Griffith, born 1880.

197 v. Eli Griffith, died in died in infancy.

51. Martin Henry5 Myer (Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 26 Feb 1830 in Maryland, and died 01 Jan 1872 in Illinois. He married Susannah Cheney 29 Oct 1855. She was born 03 Jul 1837 in Cumberland, Allegheny Co., Md., and died 05 Apr 1910 in St. Anthony, Marshall Co., IA.

Notes for Martin Henry Myer:Martin Henry was raised by his aunt, Sarah Myer Speelman after the death of his mother and twin, Samuel, shortly after the twins were born.

More About Martin Henry Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co, ILResidence: 1907, St. Anthony, Marshall Co., IA

Notes for Susannah Cheney:Resided in St. Anthony, Ia. in 1907.

More About Susannah Cheney:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co, IL

Children of Martin Myer and Susannah Cheney are:+ 198 i. Eli Brucer6 Myer, born 01 Sep 1856; died 21 Mar 1921 in

Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA..199 ii. Adelia Myer, born 17 Nov 1859; died 17 Jan 1935 in Pontiac,

Livingston Co., IL. She married Levi M. Laycock; died 11 Jun 1911.

Notes for Adelia Myer:She died of complications from a broken hip.

More About Adelia Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery Eppards Pt. Twsp., Livingston Co., IL

+ 200 iii. William Thomas Sherman Myer, born 24 Mar 1866 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died 29 Jul 1947 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL.

53. Emily5 Myer (Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 24 Mar 1832 in Cumberland, Allegheny Co., Md., and died 19 Aug 1888 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois. She married Oliver Perry McDowell 02 Jun 1853. He was born 07 Feb 1827 in Scioto Co, Ohio, and died Aft. 1907.

More About Emily Myer:Burial: Graceland Cem., Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois

Notes for Oliver Perry McDowell:Hardware merchant.Residence in 1907: Ogden, Utah.

More About Oliver Perry McDowell:Occupation: Hardware merchantResidence: 1907, Ogden, Utah

Children of Emily Myer and Oliver McDowell are:201 i. Omer M.6 McDowell, born 07 May 1854; died Apr 1903.

+ 202 ii. Laura Catherine McDowell, born 27 Sep 1856 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL; died 06 May 1938 in Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL.

+ 203 iii. Emma McDowell, born 13 Oct 1858 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL; died May 1937 in IL.

204 iv. Joseph Eli McDowell, born 26 Jan 1863 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL. He married Louise ?.

205 v. Addie Elizabeth McDowell, born 27 Oct 1864 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL; died 1948 in California. She married William A. Shafer; died 1948 in California.

206 vi. Charles Perry McDowell, born 05 Aug 1867 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL. He married Louise ?.

+ 207 vii. Luella McDowell, born 07 Mar 1870 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL; died 28 Jun 1951 in California.

54. William Abraham5 Myer (Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 31 Dec 1833 in Licking Co., Ohio, and died 04 Jul 1897 in Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co., Illinois. He married Eliza St. John 21 Apr 1859 in Illinois, daughter of Samuel St. John and Margaret Coldron. She was born 25 Jun 1838 in Warren Co., In, and died 15 Nov 1872 in Livingston Co., Illinois.

Notes for William Abraham Myer:History of Livingston County 1878 - p. 797Eppard's Point Township

Wm. A. Myer, farmer; P.O. Weston, Republican. Has 332 acres of land on Secs. 27 and 22 valued at $40 per acre; he was born in Licking Co., Ohio Dec. 31, 1833, and came to this county with his father Judge Eli Myer, in 1850. He married Eliza St. John april 21, 1859; she ws born in Indiana, June 25, 1838 and died Nov. 15, 1872 having four children - Rosa O., Margaret C., Seth E., and Samuel G. Three died in infancy. Mr. M. is still a widower; Mr. M. is a very successful farmer; has an excellent farm and is a reliable, genial and kind man and citizen.

More About William Abraham Myer:Burial: 06 Jul 1897, Payne Cemetery, Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co, ILOccupation: Farmer

Children of William Myer and Eliza St. John are:208 i. Boy6 Myer, born 25 Jan 1860; died 25 Jan 1860 in Eppards Point

Twp., Livingston Co., IL.

More About Boy Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

+ 209 ii. Rosa Olive Myer, born 1862 in Illinois; died 06 Jul 1937.+ 210 iii. Margaret Catherine Myer, born 10 Nov 1863 in Weston, Lawndale

Twp., McLean Co., IL; died 23 Dec 1948 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.211 iv. Lettie L. Myer, born 22 Mar 1865.212 v. Cora G. Myer, born 04 Aug 1866 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston

Co., IL; died 12 Sep 1866 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL.

More About Cora G. Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

+ 213 vi. Seth E. Myer, born Jul 1868; died 21 Dec 1945 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

+ 214 vii. Samuel J. Myer, born Oct 1871 in Illinois.

55. Joseph Eli5 Myer (Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 28 Sep 1836 in Licking Co., Ohio, and died 17 Feb 1906 in Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co., Illinois. He married (1) Ruth Ann St. John 19 Aug 1869 in Chenoa, McClean Co., Illinois. She was born 18 Nov 1850, and died 17 Oct 1870 in Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co., Illinois. He married (2) Sarah Ann Lindley 05 Mar 1879 in Minonk, Woodford Co., Illinois. She died 21 Feb 1934 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., Illinois.

Notes for Joseph Eli Myer:Civil war pension records indicate that he enlisted in Co. G, 129th Illinois infantry on August 7, 1862. He was wounded "before Atlanta", reporting to the Nashville Hospital for July and August 1864. He was discharge May 31, 1865 (record dated Oct. 29, 1866).

Occupation- farmer.-------------------------------------

History of Livingston Co. 1878 - p 798Eppard's Point Township

Joseph E. Myer; farmer; P.O. Ocoya. Republican. Has240 acters ofland on Sec. 22, valued at $40 per acre; he was born in Licking Co., Ohio, Sept. 28, 1836, and came to this county with his father, Judge Eli Myer in 1850. He married Ruth Ann St. John of this township, Aug. 19, 1869; she died Nov. 17, 1870. Mr. M. has a very fine farme under good cultivation; he rents out his farm and attends to other business. He was in the 129th Regt. Ill. Vols.; was wounded in front of Atlanta, and now receives a pension; he is one of the reliable men of the town, and it is not too much to say that himself as well as allof the Judge's sons are striving to follow his father's example for honesty and a good name.

Children of Joseph Myer and Sarah Lindley are:+ 215 i. William Lindley6 Myer, born 29 Nov 1879; died 31 Aug 1915.+ 216 ii. Lillian Almire Myer, born 25 Aug 1881.+ 217 iii. Fern LaJune Myer, born 16 Jun 1896; died 22 Apr 1941 in Pontiac,

Livingston Co., IL.218 iv. Ethel Myer, born 17 Dec 1885.

56. Matilda5 Myer (Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 26 Apr 1839 in Licking Co., Ohio, and died 07 Jan 1891 in Livingston Co., Illinois. She married (1) Rev.William C. Knapp. She married (2) James Madison McDowell. He died 15 Jun 1863 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., Ms..

More About Matilda Myer:Burial: Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois

Child of Matilda Myer and Rev.William Knapp is:+ 219 i. Aurella6 Knapp, born 1881.

Children of Matilda Myer and James McDowell are:220 i. James E.6 McDowell, born Bef. 1862.221 ii. Lily McDowell.

57. Benjamin Franklin5 Myer (Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 18 Oct 1841 in Licking Co., Ohio, and died 15 Jan 1922 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., Illinois. He married Sophronia Ellen Macy 28 Jul 1872 in Livingston County, IL, daughter of Reuben Macy and Maria Gardner. She was born 11 Dec 1852 in Rush, Union Co., Indiana, and died 28 Jan 1936 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., Illinois.

Notes for Benjamin Franklin Myer:

Benjamin Franklin Myer had dark complexion, black eyes, was 6 ft. 2 inches tall and slender. Military service: April 30, 1864, enlisted as a corporal in Co. F, 138th IL. Vol. Infantry. He belonged to the G.A.R.Occupation: farmer, Ohio and Eppards Point & Pontiac, Illinois.-----------------------

History of Livingston Co. 1878 - p.797Eppard's Point Township

Benjamin F. Myer, farmer, P.O. Ocoya. Republican. Has 183 acres of land on Sec. 20, valued at $50 per acre; he was born in Licking Co., Ohio, Oct. 18, 1841, and came here with his father, Judge Eli Myer in 1850. He married Sophronia E. Macy, of this township, July 28, 1872; she was born in Rush Co., Ind., Dec. 11, 1852; they have two children living - Edgar Lee and Charles R.; Freddie F. died when two months old. Mr. M. is one of the enterprising young men inthe twon, has a beautiful farm and pleasantly situated; he was brought up to habits of industry; has grown up here from a boy, and knows well the disadvantages of settling a new country; he is Highway commissionier for the town and is well qualified for the position.

More About Benjamin Franklin Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co, IL

More About Sophronia Ellen Macy:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co, IL

Children of Benjamin Myer and Sophronia Macy are:222 i. Freddie F.6 Myer, born 11 Dec 1873 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston

Co., IL; died 11 Feb 1874 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL.+ 223 ii. Edgar Lee Myer, born 10 Dec 1875 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston

Co., IL; died 07 Feb 1946 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.+ 224 iii. Charles R. Myer, born 08 Feb 1877 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston

Co., IL; died 17 Dec 1955 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL.+ 225 iv. Arthur E. Myer, born 1879 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL;

died 08 Aug 1953 in Southgate, Los Angeles Co., CA.+ 226 v. Eugene Martin Myer, born 22 Oct 1882 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL; died 31 Dec 1952 in St. Ptersburg, Pinellas Co., FL.

58. Samuel Groves5 Myer (Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 26 Jul 1844 in Licking Co., Ohio, and died 24 Oct 1906 in Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co., Illinois. He married Ada St. John 11 Feb 1869 in Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co., Illinois, daughter of Samuel St. John and Margaret Coldron. She was born 08 May 1848 in Adams Twp., Warren Co., Indiana, and died 27 Mar 1936 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., Illinois.

Notes for Samuel Groves Myer:Occupation: farmer.Cause of death: stroke of paralysis

History of Livingston Co. 1878 Eppard's Point Townshipp. 797

Samuel G. Myer farmer: P. O. Ocoya. Republican. Has 120 acres of land on Sec. 29 valued at $50 per acre; he was born in Licking Co., Ohio, July 26, 1844 and came to this place in October 1850 withhis father Judge Eli Myer. He married Ada C. St. John, daughter of Samuel St. John, Feb. 11, 1869; they have three chldren - Joseph G., Cora R., and Scott. Mr. M. came here when a boy and early learned the importance of work in transforming the prairie into cultivated farms; he has succeeded well and has a fine farm and home wiht excellent improvements.

More About Samuel Groves Myer:Burial: 26 Oct 1906, Payne Cemetery, Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co, IL

More About Ada St. John:Burial: 29 Mar 1936, Payne Cemetery, Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co, IL

Children of Samuel Myer and Ada St. John are:+ 227 i. Joseph Groves6 Myer, born 30 Dec 1870 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL; died 02 Nov 1945 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.228 ii. Scott Myer.

+ 229 iii. Cora Ruth Myer, born 21 Oct 1874 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died 19 Nov 1948 in Hamlet, Starke Co., IN.

59. Charles Francis5 Myer (Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 07 Feb 1847 in Licking Co., Ohio, and died 01 Mar 1934 in Livingston Co., Illinois. He married Elizabeth Caroline Wagner 15 Nov 1877 in Livingston Co., Illinois. She was born 17 Nov 1854 in Centerville, Wayne Co., Indiana, and died Feb 1916 in Livingston Co., Illinois.

Notes for Charles Francis Myer:Occupation: farmer.Came to Livingston Co., Illinois from Licking Co., Ohio as a small child and was raised on the Eli Myer farm. As a child, he lost 2 fingers from his right hand when his brother Sam thought he would move his hand while he was chopping corn. Although he had two brothers who fought in the Civil War, his missing fingers and his youth prevented his participation. He related that when the family first moved to the township, his Uncle Sam walked him down to the timber and showed him an old Indian wigwam and a large mound of ricks that the Indians used as a stove.

After his father's death in 1868, he took over the farm, farming it until his retirement in 1916. He lived with his son Harry for a while after retiring, but could not get along with his son's mother-in-law, Alice Smith, who was also living there, so he lived for some years in the 20's with Sherman Myer. He moved back about 1930 and lived with his son until his death. ----------------------------

History of Livingston County 1878 - p. 797Eppard's Point Township

Chas. F. Myer farmer; P.O. Ocoya. Republican. Has 100 acres of land on Sec. 29, the old homestead of Judge Myer; he was born in Lickiing Co., Ohio Feb. 7, 1847, and came with his father to this county in 1850. He married Lizzie C. Wagoner, daughter of Wm. A. Wagoner, Esq., Nov. 15, 1877; she was born in Wayne Co., Ind., Nov. 17, 1854. Mr. Myer owns the old homestead which Judge Myer first settled; it is the first prairie farm located in the town, and is a very fine farm. Mr. M. is a good farmer, an intelligent, enterprising young man, and is worthy and derserving of his home and the position in society he occupies.

More About Charles Francis Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co, IL

More About Elizabeth Caroline Wagner:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co, IL

Children of Charles Myer and Elizabeth Wagner are:230 i. Otho E.6 Myer, born 1878 in Livingston Co., Illinois; died 1954 in

Parma, Payette Co., ID. He married Etta McElhiney; died 04 Jul 1963 in Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID..

Notes for Otho E. Myer:Occupation: Restaurant operator, Rural Mail Carrier.

+ 231 ii. Eva Lenora Myer, born 29 Oct 1888 in Livingston Co., Illinois; died 10 Apr 1946 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

+ 232 iii. Harry Louis Myer, born 18 Nov 1890 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died 04 Dec 1974 in Logansport, Cass Co., IN.

60. Nelson Jay5 Myer (Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 30 Jul 1851 in Livingston Co., Illinois, and died 12 Feb 1908 in Livingston Co., Illinois. He married Helen Elizabeth McElhaney 17 Dec 1871 in Livingston County, IL. She was born 21 Feb 1856 in Lafayette co., Wisconsin, and died 10 Nov 1931 in Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co., Illinois.

Notes for Nelson Jay Myer:Occupation: farmer--------------------History of Livingston Co. 1878 - pg. 798Eppard's Point Township

Nelson J. Myer, farmer; P.O. Ocoya. Republican; M.E. Church. Has 90 acres of land on Sec. 21, valued at $50 per acre; he was boen in this township July 30, 1851. He married Helen E. McElhiney Dec. 17, 1871; she was born in LaFayette Co., Wis., Feb. 21, 1856; they have one child, William J. born Nov.

1, 1872. Mr. M is the youngest son of Judge Myer; has a good farm, well situated. He is a very active man in church and school matters, and is universally respected.

More About Nelson Jay Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co, ILOccupation: Farmer

More About Helen Elizabeth McElhaney:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Point Twp, Livingston Co, IL

Children of Nelson Myer and Helen McElhaney are:233 i. William J. E.6 Myer, born 01 Nov 1872; died 31 Aug 1879.

+ 234 ii. Nelson DeBird Myer, born 1881; died 17 Aug 1954 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

+ 235 iii. Jay Orville Myer, died in Rogers Co., OK.

Generation No. 6

68. Robert Courtney6 Myer (Isaiah5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 21 Apr 1830 in Morgantown, Monongalia Co., W. Virginia, and died 03 May 1898 in Streator, Illinois LaSalle Co.. He married Rhoda A. McInturf 05 May 1853 in Ottawa, Illinois (Source: LaSalle County Marriage Certificates, 1853 - Bk B - p. 51.), daughter of Samuel McInturf and Margaret. She was born 31 Aug 1834 in Dayton, Licking Co., Ohio, and died 28 Aug 1908 in Streator, Illinois LaSalle Co..

Notes for Robert Courtney Myer:Robert and Rhoda lived for a time in Ottawa, IL and moved from there to Streator, IL when their children were small.Occupation: builder.

Streator Free Press Friday 2-12-1892R.C. Myer announces himslef as candidate for re-elect to the office of Police Magistrate. Saturday 2-13-1892Same announcement... He has filled the office very satisfactorilly and will be a strong candidate.

More About Robert Courtney Myer:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IL

Notes for Rhoda A. McInturf:STREATOR DAILY FREE PRESS Friday, August 28, 1908

LIVED HERE MANY YEARS Death of Mrs. R. A. Myers After An Illness of Five Weeks

Mrs. Rhoda A. Myer, an old and respected resident of Streator, and widow of the late R. C. Myer, died this morning about 4:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas L. Campbell, on West Morrell Street, after an

illness of about five weeks. Her sickness begun with a carbuncle; later blood poisoning developed and this with old age, resulted in her death. Mrs. Myer was a native of Licking county, Ohio, where she was born August 31, 1834. Early in life, with her parents, she moved west and the family settled in LaSalle county, Illinois, first near Wedron and later moving to Serena township, where she resided until her marriage to R. C. Myer which occurred in May 1852, when they moved to Ottawa. Locate in Streatorforty years ago they took up their residence in Streator, where Mr. Myer died ten years ago. To their union was born eleven children, of whom there survive nine, two having passed away in their infancy. The children surviving are:Mrs. Jabez Mackey, Mrs. Amos Conner, Mrs. Ross Donnell, Samuel Myer, Mrs. Thomas Campbell, and Mrs. L. Rothchild of this city; Mrs. S. W. Egbert of Joliet; and William A. and Edward A., both of Chicago. There are also living two brothers, William McInturf of Grand Junction, Colo., and Adolphus McInturf of Serena, Ill., and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Campbell of Somonauk, Ill., and Mrs. Mary E. Alloway of San Francisco, Cal. All of the children were at the bedside when Mrs. Myer died.The descendent was a member of the First Methodist Church and the funeral services will be held there at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, Rev. McVety officiating; interment in the Riverwood cemetery.

More About Rhoda A. McInturf:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IL

Children of Robert Myer and Rhoda McInturf are:236 i. Mary E.7 Myer, born 1855; died 23 Jul 1855.

More About Mary E. Myer:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IL

+ 237 ii. Alice J. Myer, born 1856 in Ottawa, LaSalle Co., IL; died 06 Feb 1919 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL.

+ 238 iii. Emma Belle Myer, born 06 Feb 1858 in Blackstone, Livingston Co., Illinois; died 07 Feb 1919 in Streator, Illinois LaSalle Co..

+ 239 iv. William Austin Myer, born 23 Feb 1860 in Blackstone, Livingston Co., IL; died 27 Aug 1942 in Coral Gables, Dade Co., Fla..

240 v. Margaret Myer, born 01 Feb 1862; died 20 Jul 1914 in Joliet, LaSalle Co., IL. She married S. W. Eggbert.

Notes for Margaret Myer:Rhoda's daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Eggbert lived in Joliet in 1908 (at the time of her death).

+ 241 vi. Ellen Eliza (Nellie) Myer, born Aft. 1865.+ 242 vii. Fannie Myer, born 05 Jan 1865 in Ottawa, LaSalle Co., IL.+ 243 viii. Samuel Isaiah Myer, born 05 Jan 1865 in Ottawa, LaSalle Co., IL; died

31 May 1956 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL.244 ix. Edward A. Myer, born 1869; died 1936 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL.

He married Minnie M. ?; born 1870; died 1938 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL.

Notes for Edward A. Myer:Lived in Chicago at the time of his mother's death in 1908.He had no children.

More About Edward A. Myer:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IL

More About Minnie M. ?:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IL

+ 245 x. Jessie Myer, born Aft. 1869.

69. Harriet6 Myer (Isaiah5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) She married William O. Hoobler.

Children of Harriet Myer and William Hoobler are:246 i. David7 Hoobler.247 ii. Albert Hoobler.248 iii. John Hoobler.249 iv. George Hoobler.250 v. William Hoobler.251 vi. Mary Hoobler.

+ 252 vii. Sarah Hoobler.253 viii. Robert Hoobler.

73. Harriet Louisa6 Myer (Daniel McKenzie5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 17 Jun 1861 in Manlius, LaSalle Co., Illinois, and died 14 Feb 1940 in Sheldon, Iroquoise Co., Illinois. She married Wallace Hardy 06 Aug 1881 in Peotone, Will Co., Illinois.

Children of Harriet Myer and Wallace Hardy are:254 i. William7 Hardy.255 ii. John Hardy.

74. Mary6 Myer (Daniel McKenzie5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) She married Adelbert J. Austin.

Notes for Mary Myer:There were three other children born to this family. They did not survive early childhood.

Children of Mary Myer and Adelbert Austin are:+ 256 i. Matt S.7 Austin, born 12 Apr 1882; died 16 Jun 1977.+ 257 ii. George Austin, born 18 Jun 1883; died 22 Jan 1946 in Bloomington,

McClean Co., IL.258 iii. Ralph Austin, born 1888; died 1940.

75. Matilda6 Myer (Daniel McKenzie5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) She married ? Unknown.

Children of Matilda Myer and ? Unknown are:259 i. Clarence7.260 ii. Arthur.261 iii. Elsie.262 iv. Mary.263 v. Henry Austin.264 vi. Sarah Smith.265 vii. Ellen.

82. Louisa6 Carmony (Amrie (Annie) Charity5 Myer, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 23 Jun 1858 in Illinois, and died 26 May 1931 in Arkansas. She married John Riley Walker 04 Jul 1876. He was born 16 Mar 1853 in Springfield, Green Co., Missouri, and died 29 Feb 1936 in Mannington, Marrion Co., W. Virginia.

Children of Louisa Carmony and John Walker are:266 i. Ada Lorraine7 Walker. She married James Lester Thorn.267 ii. Ira Walker.268 iii. Bert Walker.

+ 269 iv. Milo Ernest Walker.

85. Ethel6 Myer (John S.5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) She married ? McCloud.

Child of Ethel Myer and ? McCloud is:270 i. Hazel7 McCloud.

Notes for Hazel McCloud:Hazel McClud attneded the 1905 Myer reunion. She came with Ethel Myer McCloud from Creston, IA.

86. Emma L.6 Myer (John S.5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1867, and died 26 Apr 1949 in Cornell, Livingston Co., Illinois. She married (1) Harvey T. Dickerson. She married (2) ? Hall.

Children of Emma Myer and Harvey Dickerson are:+ 271 i. Claire7 Dickerson, born 1892.

272 ii. Gertrude D. Dickerson Dickerson, born 18 May 1897 in Harding, LaSalle Co., IL; died 16 Apr 1974 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL. She married Ross Bradley Mar 1924 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL; died 31 Jan 1962.

Notes for Gertrude D. Dickerson Dickerson:She lived in Cornell, Illinois most of her life and taught in the LIvingston County schools. She was a member of the LaSalle Co., Historical Society and the DAR.

273 iii. Girl Dickerson.

88. Amanda Melvina6 Myer (John S.5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1856, and died 1915 in Cornell, Livingston Co., Illinois. She married William Rucker. He was born 1844.

Notes for Amanda Melvina Myer:Lived in Cornell in 1903

More About William Rucker:Burial: Syracuse, Onandaga Co., N. Y.

Child of Amanda Myer and William Rucker is:274 i. Maybelle7 Rucker, born in Cornell, Livingston Co., Illinois. She

married ? Smith.

144. Marshall Riley6 Myer (Peter Jr.5, Peter4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) He married Louisa Luella McCreery.

Child of Marshall Myer and Louisa McCreery is:+ 275 i. Marshall Everett7 Myer.

195. Mary E.6 Griffith (Margaret Ann5 Myer, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) She married ? Atkinson.

Children of Mary Griffith and ? Atkinson are:276 i. Darly7 Atkinson.277 ii. Daisy Atkinson.278 iii. Veda Atkinson.279 iv. Burt Atkinson.280 v. Guy Atkinson.

196. Alice C.6 Griffith (Margaret Ann5 Myer, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1880. She married William Earl Fairfield. He was born 1879.

Children of Alice Griffith and William Fairfield are:+ 281 i. Albert R.7 Fairfield, born 1915.

282 ii. Ross E. Fairfield, born 1921.283 iii. Rosa E. Fairfield, born 1922.

198. Eli Brucer6 Myer (Martin Henry5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 01 Sep 1856, and died 21 Mar 1921 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA.. He married Joanna (Josie M. ) Laycock 15 Dec 1881 in Livingston County, IL, daughter of John Laycock and Helen Kay.

She was born 10 May 1862, and died 26 Jun 1949 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA..

More About Joanna (Josie M. ) Laycock:Burial: Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA.

Children of Eli Myer and Joanna Laycock are:+ 284 i. Alphonso Martin7 Myer, born 04 Jan 1883; died 11 Sep 1969.

285 ii. John Elmer Myer, born 31 Dec 1884 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL; died 07 Nov 1961 in Hobart, Lake Co., In. He married Edith M. Shearer; born 24 Mar 1886; died 02 Jul 1970 in Hobart, Lake Co., In.

Notes for John Elmer Myer:John Elmer was a bankeer. He attended business school and workd as a bank clerk. He advanced rapidly and became a bank examiner from 1927 to 1937. He later became a representative for a printer supplying banks.

More About John Elmer Myer:Burial: Hobart Cem., Hobart, Lake Co., IN

More About Edith M. Shearer:Burial: Hobart Cem., Hobart, Lake Co., IN

200. William Thomas Sherman6 Myer (Martin Henry5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 24 Mar 1866 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 29 Jul 1947 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL. He married Anna Farley 05 Mar 1881 in Eppards Pnt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL, daughter of Job Farley and Elizabeth Walker. She was born 28 May 1869 in Galva, Henry Co., IL, and died 19 Aug 1939 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

Notes for William Thomas Sherman Myer:Not knowing the "T" in the famous Civil War general's name stood for "Tecumseh", he was named, "Thomas" instead.

More About Anna Farley:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

Children of William Myer and Anna Farley are:286 i. Girl7 Myer, born 02 Feb 1892 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co.,

IL; died 02 Feb 1892 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL.

More About Girl Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

287 ii. Harry Farley Myer, born 31 May 1893 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died 02 Apr 1894 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL.

More About Harry Farley Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

+ 288 iii. Ethel Maude Myer, born 31 Mar 1895 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died 31 Aug 1952 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

+ 289 iv. Sherman Glenn Myer, born 11 Oct 1896 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died 19 Apr 1976 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

+ 290 v. Lee Chaney Myer, born 28 Sep 1898 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died 27 Feb 1970 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.

+ 291 vi. Wanda Elizabeth Myer, born 30 Aug 1902 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died 27 Jun 1972 in Hawarden, Souix Co., IA.

+ 292 vii. Mildred Lenora Myer, born 20 Oct 1904 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died 12 Dec 1982 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.

+ 293 viii. Wilda Gertrude Myer, born 28 Aug 1906 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died 23 Apr 1992.

+ 294 ix. Martin Job Myer, born 04 Feb 1909 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died 11 Aug 1989 in Meadows, McClean Co., IL.

202. Laura Catherine6 McDowell (Emily5 Myer, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 27 Sep 1856 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL, and died 06 May 1938 in Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL. She married Theron K. Blaine.

Children of Laura McDowell and Theron Blaine are:295 i. Helen7 Blaine, born 1879; died in Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL.

+ 296 ii. Hortense B. Blaine, born 1881.+ 297 iii. Gladys E. Blaine, born 1891.

203. Emma6 McDowell (Emily5 Myer, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 13 Oct 1858 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL, and died May 1937 in IL. She married Albert Cornelius Bartlett. He was born Jan 1846 in Beloit, Rook Co., WI.

Children of Emma McDowell and Albert Bartlett are:+ 298 i. Roe7 Bartlett.+ 299 ii. Louise Bartlett, born 1896; died 17 Aug 1945 in Fairbury, Livingston

Co., IL.

207. Luella6 McDowell (Emily5 Myer, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 07 Mar 1870 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL, and died 28 Jun 1951 in California. She married Richard C. Taylor.

Children of Luella McDowell and Richard Taylor are:+ 300 i. Dorthy7 Taylor.

301 ii. James Perry Taylor.

209. Rosa Olive6 Myer (William Abraham5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1862 in Illinois, and died 06 Jul 1937. She married Lewis N. Dillon. He was born 1859 in Weston, Lawndale Twp., McLean Co., IL, and died 09 Feb 1948 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

Children of Rosa Myer and Lewis Dillon are:+ 302 i. S.Ada7 Dillon, born 1888; died 21 Jun 1992.+ 303 ii. Cora G. Dillon, born 1889.+ 304 iii. S.Paul Dillon, born 1892.

305 iv. Walter C. Dillon, born 1894.306 v. Joseph E. Dillon, born 25 May 1897 in Weston, Lawndale Twp.,

McLean Co., IL; died 02 Sep 1897 in Weston, Lawndale Twp., McLean Co., IL.

307 vi. Girl Dillon, born 25 May 1897 in Weston, Lawndale Twp., McLean Co., IL.

210. Margaret Catherine6 Myer (William Abraham5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 10 Nov 1863 in Weston, Lawndale Twp., McLean Co., IL, and died 23 Dec 1948 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. She married Charles Napoleon Wickizer 16 Jan 1886 in Livingston Co., IL, son of Thomas Wickizer and Elizabeth Fulmer. He was born 15 Oct 1859 in Earlville, LaSalle Co., IL, and died 08 Mar 1927 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

More About Margaret Catherine Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

Children of Margaret Myer and Charles Wickizer are:+ 308 i. Olive7 Wickizer, born 22 Oct 1887 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO;

died 31 Dec 1909 in Oklahoma.+ 309 ii. Iva Dekota Wickizer, born 19 Nov 1889 in Schell City, Vernon Co.,

MO; died 08 May 1981 in Aurora, Arapaho Co., CO.+ 310 iii. Kitty Wickizer, born 20 Jun 1895 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO; died

14 Jan 1979.+ 311 iv. Orville Wickizer, born 25 Aug 1900 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO;

died 14 Jan 1979 in Oklahoma.

213. Seth E.6 Myer (William Abraham5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born Jul 1868, and died 21 Dec 1945 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. He married Flora L. Bageley. She was born 1871, and died 15 Feb 1951 in Weston, Lawndale Twp., McLean Co., IL.

More About Seth E. Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

More About Flora L. Bageley:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

Children of Seth Myer and Flora Bageley are:312 i. Ray7 Myer, born Abt. 1890.

Notes for Ray Myer:Twin to Jay Myer...was an engineer.

313 ii. Jay Myer, born Abt. 1890; died in died in infancy.+ 314 iii. Elva Myer, born 1897.+ 315 iv. Clarence Myer, born 1900.

214. Samuel J.6 Myer (William Abraham5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born Oct 1871 in Illinois. He married Minnie May Holman 18 Jan 1893 in Livingston County, IL.

Children of Samuel Myer and Minnie Holman are:316 i. Roy7 Myer.317 ii. Hazel Myer, born 1895.318 iii. Tavila Myer. She married Unknown Pinkerton.

Notes for Tavila Myer:They had two children.

319 iv. Mildred D. Myer, born 05 Apr 1897 in Weston, Lawndale Twp., McLean Co., IL.

More About Mildred D. Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

215. William Lindley6 Myer (Joseph Eli5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 29 Nov 1879, and died 31 Aug 1915. He married Verdum Plisonette.

Notes for William Lindley Myer:Occupation: dentist

More About William Lindley Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

Child of William Myer and Verdum Plisonette is:320 i. Lilian7 Myer.

216. Lillian Almire6 Myer (Joseph Eli5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 25 Aug 1881. She married (1) Everette Morris Bef. 1907. He was born 1876, and died Jul 1965. She married (2) Joe Collins Abt. 1907.

Children of Lillian Myer and Everette Morris are:321 i. Marjorie7 Morris.322 ii. Kenneth Morris.323 iii. Everette DeLyle Morris.

Children of Lillian Myer and Joe Collins are:324 i. Saidee Margerette7 Collins.325 ii. Marie Collins.

217. Fern LaJune6 Myer (Joseph Eli5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 16 Jun 1896, and died 22 Apr 1941 in

Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. She married (1) Myron Ferral. He was born 27 Jul 1896, and died 21 May 1982. She married (2) Charles Wilson.

More About Fern LaJune Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

More About Myron Ferral:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

Child of Fern Myer and Myron Ferral is:326 i. Myra7 Ferral. She married Wendall Ray Dagenbrant.

219. Aurella6 Knapp (Matilda5 Myer, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1881. She married Elmer Dershem. He was born 1882.

Notes for Elmer Dershem:Occupation: doctorResided in Normal in 1905. (Myer reunion records); Chicago in 1948 (Myer reunion).

Child of Aurella Knapp and Elmer Dershem is:+ 327 i. Elwin Lewis7 Dershem.

223. Edgar Lee6 Myer (Benjamin Franklin5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 10 Dec 1875 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 07 Feb 1946 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. He married Grace E. L. Potter 08 Feb 1900 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. She was born 1876 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL, and died 07 Apr 1946 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

More About Edgar Lee Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

More About Grace E. L. Potter:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

Children of Edgar Myer and Grace Potter are:328 i. Dean7 Myer, born 1900; died 1912.

More About Dean Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

329 ii. Amy Myer, born 06 Feb 1904; died 06 Feb 1904.

Notes for Amy Myer:Twin to Edith Myer.

More About Amy Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

330 iii. Edith Myer, born 06 Feb 1904; died 07 Feb 1904.

Notes for Edith Myer:Twin to Amy Myer.

More About Edith Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

+ 331 iv. Anna Lois Myer, born 1906; died 09 Feb 1957 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

+ 332 v. Helen Elizabeth Myer, born 1916.

224. Charles R.6 Myer (Benjamin Franklin5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 08 Feb 1877 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 17 Dec 1955 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. He married Bertha Lewis. She died 15 Aug 1954 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL.

Notes for Charles R. Myer:Residence in 1904: Cornell, Illinois.

Children of Charles Myer and Bertha Lewis are:333 i. Virginia7 Myer.334 ii. Charlotte Myer.

225. Arthur E.6 Myer (Benjamin Franklin5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1879 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 08 Aug 1953 in Southgate, Los Angeles Co., CA. He married Margaret ?.

Child of Arthur Myer and Margaret ? is:+ 335 i. Arthur Jr.7 Myer, born 1919.

226. Eugene Martin6 Myer (Benjamin Franklin5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 22 Oct 1882 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 31 Dec 1952 in St. Ptersburg, Pinellas Co., FL. He married Frances Eva Wade 28 Dec 1904 in Eppards Pnt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL, daughter of John Wade and Martha St. John. She was born 16 Jul 1883 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL, and died 01 May 1968 in Livingston Co., Illinois.

More About Eugene Martin Myer:Burial: East Lawn Memorial Park, Bloomington, ILOccupation: Farmer

More About Frances Eva Wade:Burial: East Lawn Cem., Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL

Children of Eugene Myer and Frances Wade are:+ 336 i. Lewis Wade7 Myer, born 09 Nov 1905 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL; died 16 Oct 1980 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.+ 337 ii. Lucille Hortense Myer, born 13 Jun 1908 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL; died 31 Jan 1985 in Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX.+ 338 iii. Frank Macy Myer, born 17 Oct 1911 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL.+ 339 iv. Charles St. John Myer, born 15 Sep 1914 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL.+ 340 v. Eugene Maurice Myer, born 25 Dec 1919 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL.

227. Joseph Groves6 Myer (Samuel Groves5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 30 Dec 1870 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 02 Nov 1945 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. He married Mary Emma Smith 18 Dec 1902 in Eppards Pnt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL, daughter of John Smith and Matilda Curry.

More About Joseph Groves Myer:Burial: 04 Nov 1945, South Side Cem., Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL

Children of Joseph Myer and Mary Smith are:+ 341 i. Mertle Belle7 Myer, born 09 Oct 1903 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL.+ 342 ii. Merle Roland Myer, born 09 Oct 1903 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL; died 06 Oct 1979 in Bloomington, McClean Co., IL.+ 343 iii. Clifford Joseph Myer, born 19 Sep 1908 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL.+ 344 iv. Florence Aldine Myer, born 17 Mar 1910 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL.

229. Cora Ruth6 Myer (Samuel Groves5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 21 Oct 1874 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 19 Nov 1948 in Hamlet, Starke Co., IN. She married William Charles Hayes 29 Jun 1897 in Ocoya, Livingston Co., IL, son of Luther Hayes and Matilda Frazier. He was born 13 Sep 1869 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 27 Mar 1956 in Hamlet, Starke Co., IN.

More About Cora Ruth Myer:Burial: Fletcher Cem., Hamlet, Starke Co., IL

More About William Charles Hayes:Burial: Fletcher Cem., Hamlet, Starke Co., IL

Children of Cora Myer and William Hayes are:345 i. Gertrude M.7 Hayes, born 01 Jun 1898 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL; died 19 Jun 1969 in Peru, Miami Co., IN. She married Ralph Posey Braman; born 15 Jan 1960.

More About Gertrude M. Hayes:

Burial: Fletcher Cem., Hamlet, Starke Co., IL

+ 346 ii. Edith Blanche Hayes, born 18 Sep 1900 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died 11 Mar 1987 in Hamlet, Starke Co., IN.

+ 347 iii. Lillian Ada Hayes, born 14 Jun 1903 in Centralia, Boone Co., MO.+ 348 iv. Flora Hayes, born 10 Feb 1906 in Centralia, Boone Co., MO.+ 349 v. Samuel Luther Hayes, born 15 Jul 1909 in Davis Twp., Starke Co., IN;

died 19 Aug 1979 in Knox, Starke Co., IN.+ 350 vi. Winifred C. Hayes, born 18 Dec 1913 in Davis Twp., Starke Co., IN.

231. Eva Lenora6 Myer (Charles Francis5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 29 Oct 1888 in Livingston Co., Illinois, and died 10 Apr 1946 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. She married (1) Benjamin C. Wagner Abt. 1907, son of George Wagner and Suzan ?. He was born 1883, and died 1911. She married (2) Guy Austin Coup Abt. 1913, son of George Coup and Susannah Vanasdahl. He was born 12 Sep 1886 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL, and died 06 Jan 1948 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

More About Eva Lenora Myer:Burial: South Side Cem., Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL

Children of Eva Myer and Benjamin Wagner are:351 i. Charles Andrew7 Wagner, born 31 Dec 1908.

+ 352 ii. Lenora Elizabeth Wagner, born 23 Sep 1909; died 1990.

Children of Eva Myer and Guy Coup are:353 i. Marjorie Lenora7 Coup, born 23 Apr 1914.354 ii. Guy Thomas Coup, born 06 Nov 1917; died 31 Jan 1942.

+ 355 iii. Leroy Myer Coup, born 15 Jun 1920 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., Illinois.+ 356 iv. Glen Austin Coup, born 24 May 1926 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

357 v. Robert Eugene Coup, born 18 Sep 1928; died 25 Sep 1980. He married Janet Wagner 1952; born 1933.

More About Robert Eugene Coup:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

232. Harry Louis6 Myer (Charles Francis5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 18 Nov 1890 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 04 Dec 1974 in Logansport, Cass Co., IN. He married Alice Ethel Smith 15 Feb 1917 in Livingston Co., IL, daughter of Joseph Smith and Alice Montgomery. She was born 09 Feb 1892 in Moro, Madison Co., Illinois, and died 27 Oct 1953 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL.

Notes for Harry Louis Myer:Harry Louis grew up on the Eli Myer farm in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL. He assumed farming this farm when his father retired about 1916. The farm was foreclosed in 1928 from debts incurred by his father. He farmed there renting until 1937 when he moved to Chenoa, working as a

carpenter. After his wife died in 1943, he lived alone for a couple of years before living with his son Kenneth and family, and for three years living in England. He died of pneumonia after being in failing health for some years.

More About Harry Louis Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

Notes for Alice Ethel Smith:Alice Ethel was raised in Moro, Illinois by her mother after her father died when she was five. When her brother, Warren, bought a country store in Ocoya, IL, around 1914, she went there to work in it. There she met and married Harry Myer. Two sons of four births lived to adulthood. She lived and worked on the Eli Myer farm until 1938 when she moved to Chenoa. She died during surgery for a strangulated hiatal hernia.

More About Alice Ethel Smith:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

Children of Harry Myer and Alice Smith are:+ 358 i. Kenneth Otho7 Myer, born 03 Jan 1918 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL; died 10 Feb 1992 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.359 ii. Lauren Dean Myer, born 15 Sep 1919 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL; died 15 Sep 1919 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL.

More About Lauren Dean Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

360 iii. Bernard Eugene Myer, born 20 Jul 1920 in Livingston Co., Illinois; died 04 Feb 1942 in Coal City, Grundy Co., IL.

Notes for Bernard Eugene Myer:Leroy Coup said that Bernard was very quiet, but could talk a lot when the topic was one of his interests. He remembers a calf that Bernard was raising for 4-H, that was a topic he loved to talk about. Leroy said that when they were teenagers, Bernard told him that this farming and getting up early was not for him. He was going to work in a factory and earn real money. He went to work as an apprentice at an aircraft plant near Chicago before the war and died in an auto accident on the way back there after visiting Chenoa.Occupation: Aircraft worker.

More About Bernard Eugene Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

361 iv. Girl Myer.

More About Girl Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

234. Nelson DeBird6 Myer (Nelson Jay5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1881, and died 17 Aug 1954 in Pontiac,

Livingston Co., IL. He married Amy Teresa Reed. She was born 1881, and died 24 Nov 1946 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

More About Nelson DeBird Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

More About Amy Teresa Reed:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

Children of Nelson Myer and Amy Reed are:+ 362 i. Alberta E.7 Myer, born 1908; died 1994.+ 363 ii. Reba Laverne Myer, born 1916.

235. Jay Orville6 Myer (Nelson Jay5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) died in Rogers Co., OK. He married (1) Lutie Ethel Wesley. He married (2) Nell Thorne.

Notes for Nell Thorne:Nell was his second wife.

Child of Jay Myer and Nell Thorne is:364 i. Kathleen7 Myer. She married ? Schemmelphennig.

Generation No. 7

237. Alice J.7 Myer (Robert Courtney6, Isaiah5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1856 in Ottawa, LaSalle Co., IL, and died 06 Feb 1919 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL. She married Jabez Fitch Mackey 02 Mar 1887 in Lasalle Co., IL, son of Samuel Mackey and Sarah Morgan. He was born 18 Jun 1846 in Bruce Twp., LaSalle Co., IL, and died 10 Nov 1928 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL.

More About Alice J. Myer:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IL

More About Jabez Fitch Mackey:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IL

Child of Alice Myer and Jabez Mackey is:365 i. Eleanor8 Mackey. She married Patrick Morris.

238. Emma Belle7 Myer (Robert Courtney6, Isaiah5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 06 Feb 1858 in Blackstone, Livingston Co., Illinois, and died 07 Feb 1919 in Streator, Illinois LaSalle Co.. She married Amos Conner Bef. 1878 in Streator, Illinois LaSalle Co., ?, son of Aaron Conner and Susan Fleshman. He was born 11 Sep 1851 in Perryville, Highland Twp., Vermillion Co., IN, and died 24 Jan 1928 in Streator, Illinois LaSalle Co..

Notes for Emma Belle Myer:Lived in Streator at the time of her mother's death in 1908.

More About Emma Belle Myer:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, Illinois

Notes for Amos Conner:McCoy's Streator Directory 1904-05Conner Amos, wf Emma B., tmstr S B& G. Co. r 122 LaSalle.

McCoy's Streator Directory 1909-10Conner Amos, wf Emma B., wks Am Bottle co., r 122 LaSalle.

Streator City Directory 1925Conner Amos bottler h 102 W Kent

1880 US Census Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Amos CONNOR Self M Male W 26 IL Farmer OH IN Belle CONNOR Wife M Female W 22 IL Keeping House VA OH Eithel CONNOR Dau S Female W 2 IL IL IL Florence CONNOR Dau S Female W 4M IL IL IL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Source Information: Census Place Newtown, Livingston, Illinois Family History Library Film 1254226 NA Film Number T9-0226 Page Number 106A

More About Amos Conner:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, Illinois

Children of Emma Myer and Amos Conner are:366 i. Grace8 Conner. She married Glenn Wisher in Silvis, Rock Island Co.,

Illinois.367 ii. Ethel Conner, born 1878.368 iii. Edith Conner, born 19 Dec 1878 in Manville, IL; died 19 Oct 1923 in

Streator, Illinois LaSalle Co.. She married Henry Walker 27 Dec 1897 in Park Presbyterian Ch. Streator, IL (Source: LaSalle County Marriage Certificates, 1897 - bk 4 - pg 153.); born 16 Sep 1873 in Ottawa IL, LaSalle Co.; died 24 May 1914 in Caney, Montgomery Co., Kansas.

Notes for Edith Conner:Streator Daily Times Press Oct. 20, 1923

Death Claims Mrs. WalkerWell Known Woman Passes Away At St. Mary's Hospital

Death yesterday afternoon clamed Mrs. Edith Walker at St. Mary's hospital at 3:50. Mrs. Walker had been sick about two years but her death yesterday was a profound shock to the family and her many friends. The deceased had spent her entire life in this city, and since the death of her husband, Henry Walker , had lived with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Connor. Mrs. Walker's mother, Mrs. Connor, passed away several years ago, however amid much sorrow, especially on the part of the daughter, who was a very close companion to the mother. Useful LifeMrs. Walker lived and had such a useful life, her friends could not believe at first that she was sick. She was very active, efficient and in the neighborhood which she lived had no small reputation as a wonderful housekeeper. She was born in Manville, Dec. 15, 1876. Twenty three years ago she was united in marriage to Henry Walker who preceded her in death. Two children, Mrs. Stella Belle Ryan of Ransom, and Lawrence Walker of this city survive. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church. Amos Connor, her father, and these brothers and sisters survive: Florence and Grace Wisher of Moline; Wayne, Sam, Edward, and Earl Connor of this city and Stella Notman of Maywood. funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from 117 West Kent street. Rev. Connor will read the service and burial will be made in Riverview. Mrs. Walker's death has caused a great deal of sorrow in this city. She had many friends who join in giving sympathy to the family and in grieving over the loss of a beautiful soul.

* Edie Walker Branz, said her grandmother had died of pernicious anemia.------------------------------------------------------------

Edith and Henry must have divorced around 1904....he is not listed in the city directory and she is listed as "Mrs. Edith Walker" widow of Henry. Perhaps they did not divorce afterall....only separated.

McCoy's Streator Directory 1904-05Walker Mrs. Edith, r. 122 LaSalle (the address of her father and mother)

McCoy's Streator Directory 1909-10Walker Mrs. Edith, r 122 LaSalle.

Streator City Directory 1920Walker Edith Mrs. r 610 N. Park

Streator City Directory 1925Walker Edith wid. Henry r 121 W. Kent

More About Edith Conner:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, Illinois

Notes for Henry Walker:1997-( Grandson), Dale Walker reported that Henry's partner shot him. Henry died from blood loss - fatal wound. The partner went to jail and years later came back to Streator and Henry's son, Lawrence Walker hired him at Anthony's (truck lift gate manufacturing co. where Lawrence worked as a foreman.)

Grandpa (Lawrence) Walker didn't talk about his father much. He apparently drank heavily and was abusive to his wife, Edith. He left his family and offered little or no support. There is no evidence that they divorced.

Henry was returned to Streator, IL and interred at Riverside (now called Riverview) cemetery, in a section that is not near any family graves. The circumstances of his death were never reported in the newspaper. In the Streator Free Press on 5-25-1914 ----this was noted:------------------------------------------------------------------------Streator Daily Times Press May 25, 1914

Henry Walker Died in Caney, KansasA telegram was received in this city yesterday to the effect that Henry Walker had died in Caney, Kas., and that the body would arrive in this city at noon today. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walker of 815 South Vermillion street of this city. The details of his death have not yet been received, but it is known that he died at 3 o'clock yesterday morning.Henry Walker was born in Ottawa September 26, 1871 [sic: b. in 1873 per birth certificate] He was married about 16 years ago to Edith Conner in this city who survives with two children, Edith and Lawrence [note: "Edith" is incorrect....his daughter was Stella]. Also four brothers, George, Frank and Joseph of Columbus, O., and Michael in St. Louis, MO. The decedent was formerly employed in this city as a window glass blower and was following the same vocation up to the time before his death. The time of the funeral and the details of his demise will be announced later.

A note on 5-26-1914 stated that the funeral would be held on 5/27 from St. Mary's Church with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery.No further explanation has been found.

In-The-News Streator Times Press May 27, 1914Henry Walker was buried. The carriages left the home of his parents, at 815 South Vermillion Street at 8:30 o'clock and proceeded to the Church of the Immaculate Conception wehre services werer held at 9 o'clock. Interment was made in St. Mary's Cemetery.Mr. and Mrs George Walker of Columbus Ohio arrived in this city yeasterday to attend the funeral of Mr. Walker's brother, Henry. Mrs.

George Walker is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Iwan of North Bloomington Street.

[No mention of survivors, wife and children...]________________________________________

1900 LaSalle Co, IL Fed. Census Streator City - Ward 2 Bruce Twp.Henry is listed as living with his mother and father....Henry Son WM Sept 1873 26 M-2 IL NY MA Window Glass blower

Why is he listed as living with his parents? He was married in 1897, had Lawrence in 1898 and daughter Stella was born in July 1902.....According to birth records, Henry and Edith had three children; Lawrence, born in 1898, another child, (who was born and died between 1898 and 1902), and Stella Belle, born 1902. The only record of the middle child is on Stella's birth certificate: noting that she is the third live born child of these parents.

More About Henry Walker:Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Streator, Illinois

369 iv. Florence Conner, born 1880. She married Guy Wisher in Silvis, Rock Island Co., Illinois.

370 v. Earl (twin) Conner, born 04 Jun 1884 in Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois; died in Aurora, Illinois. He married Elsie ?.

371 vi. Sam (twin) Conner, born 04 Jun 1884 in LaSalle Co., Illinois; died 1946 in Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois. He married Lulu Cramer; born 1885; died 1929 in Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois.

Notes for Sam (twin) Conner:McCoy's Streator Directory 1909-10Conner Samuel, wf Lulu, pipeman Fire Dept., r 128 S. Everett.

Streator City Directory 1925Conner Sam (Lou) (1) Asst Chf Fire Dept. h 705 Glass

More About Sam (twin) Conner:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, Illinois

More About Lulu Cramer:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, Illinois

372 vii. Stella Conner, born 06 Dec 1886 in Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois. She married Charles Knotman in Streator, Illinois LaSalle Co.; born in Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois; died in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.

Notes for Stella Conner:McCoy's Streator Directory 1909-10Conner Miss Stella, wks A H Anderson, r 122 LaSalle

More About Stella Conner:Fact 1: 19 Jun 1950, Affidavit of bro. Edward's birth - she lived at 112 N. Kent St. Streator, Ill.Residence: 1950, 112 N. Kent St. Streator, Illinois.

Notes for Charles Knotman:Charles was cremated and asked to have his ashes taken to the top of the Santa Fe Viaduct in Streator, to be tossed to the wind so that they would be carried over the area he played as a child.

373 viii. Edward Conner, born 10 Feb 1891 in Streator, Illinois LaSalle Co.; died 1965 in Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois. He married R. G. Parcher; born 1904; died Aft. 1982.

Notes for Edward Conner:McCoy's Streator Directory 1909-10Conner, Edward r 122 LaSalle

Streator City Directory 1925Conner Edw R G driver Am Ry Exp Co r 102 W Kent

More About Edward Conner:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IllinoisFact 1: 19 Jun 1950, Affidavit of his birth- document: Expressment's Mutual Life Ins. policy issued 9

374 ix. Wayne Joseph Conner, born 07 Jul 1895 in Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois; died 13 Jul 1956 in Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois. He married Mary E. Cox; born 05 Nov 1896; died 07 Apr 1957 in Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois.

Notes for Wayne Joseph Conner:Streator City Directory 1925Conner Wayne (Marie) (2) city firemn h 117 W Kent

More About Wayne Joseph Conner:Burial: St. Anthony's Cemetary, Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois

More About Mary E. Cox:Burial: St. Anthony's Cemetary, Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois

239. William Austin7 Myer (Robert Courtney6, Isaiah5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 23 Feb 1860 in Blackstone, Livingston Co., IL, and died 27 Aug 1942 in Coral Gables, Dade Co., Fla.. He married Agnes McCormick. She was born in Strawn, Livingston Co., IL.

Notes for William Austin Myer:Lived in Chicago at the time of his mother's death.William Austin Myer was quite well known as a world leading lightweight boxer in his prime. He was known as the "Streator Cyclone". He got into this by accident. He accompanied the Streator Militia to Springfield, Illinois for the annual encampment in July, 1881. He was an affable young man but he was sitting watching the military excercises when a Springfield bully came up to him and said, "I hear your name is Myer and that you're quite a slugger," then made an insulting remark about Streator and struck Billy between the eyes while he was still sitting. Billy then "struck an attitude" in an instant and

with one punch the bully was lying on the ground unconscious. Billy ordered a hack and had the man taken home . After hearing this, Streator businessmen hounded him to go professional. He eventually gave in and won many rich purses and a gold buckle. He was buddies with Diamond Jim and Lillian Russell and other notables of the times. When he fought his last championship in New Orleans in 1892, he was sick , and lost. He ended his career right then and there. He later became a horse track superintendent and was known for his expert groundskeeping. He invented a number of machines for track maintenance and remodeled the Saratoga, harlem tracks in Illinois, Hawthorne, Rockingham, Fort Erie in Canada, Hot Springs, Ideal in Milwaukee, Fairgrounds in New Orleans, and wound up in Coral Gables, Florida. He retired and lived there at the time of his death.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WAIL! The CyberBoxingZone JournalSeptember 2000 issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Billy Myer, "The Streator Cyclone By Mark Dunn In the Golden Age of boxing there were few fighters who matched William Austin (“Billy”) Myer for power or character. Billy Myer was of Prussian descent. His earliest identified ancestor, Christopher Myer, came to America in about 1710 and his great grandfather Christopher Myer, Jr. fought with George Washington at Valley Forge. The Myer family was frequently on the move and in 1848 Billy’s grandfather and father moved from West Virginia to the hardscrabble area around Ottawa, Illinois. Over the years the family relocated several times. After Ottawa they moved to a postage stamp located in the northwest corner of Livingston County, Illinois know as Blackstone. A water stop on the Illinois, Iowa and Indiana R. R. In the late 1870s, the Myer family moved to Streator, Illinois and that town became Billy’s home. Billy’s father was a carpenter by profession. Billy was born February 23, 1860 as the fourth child (but first boy) in a family of eleven children. Streator was a rapidly growing coal mining town in the 1880s. There was a string of coal towns near Streator including Spring Valley, Braceville, and Braidwood. A substantial seam of coal had been found outcropping along the bank of the Vermillion River - a glorified creek that dribbles through Streator on its way to the Illinois River. The discovery of coal ballooned the population of Streator to nearly eighteen thousand in the mid-1880s and many of them were immigrant miners from central Europe and Italy. The people of these towns were not very attentive to the Victorian ideals of older Illinois farm communities and it actively promoted boxing and wrestling even electing Billy’s father Police Magistrate in the late 1880s.

It isn’t very clear how Billy became interested in boxing. A family story traces his interest to an incident in Springfield, Illinois in July of 1881. It is said that Billy had followed a troupe from Streator to Springfield to watch their show. A local tough made the mistake of approaching Billy as he sat quietly on the curb watching the performance. The tough allegedly asked Billy if he thought he was a tough guy, uttered a slur about Streator, and then slugged Billy in the face. Supposedly, Billy stood up, knocked his assailant cold with one blow and then paid for a cab to take him home unconscious. Billy’s longtime backer, Alf Kennedy, told a newspaper reporter that he was the one who suggested that Billy should get involved in boxing. Kennedy was a big man and he claimed that he had been wrestling with Billy sometime in the early 1880s when he realized how strong he was and then suggested that Billy consider prizefighting. A third story is that Billy decided to participate in a local amateur tournament sponsored by Parson Davies and rolled through the competition. A final story was that Billy attended a prize fight where one of the participants failed to show. When the call was made for volunteers Billy came forward. Even though he weighed only about 112 pounds and was substantially outweighed by his opponent he held his own and was credited with the victory. What is known is that after moving to Streator in the late 1870s, Billy’s father built a barn behind the family’s home on LaSalle Street where Billy and his younger brothers Sam and Ed sparred with each other and with other local talent foolish enough to come in for a set-to. Myer vs. Welch Billy began his rise to prominence in 1895 when he knocked out Paddy Welch in Sreator in thirty two seconds of the first round. Welch was either from Braidwood or south Chicago (depending on which news account you accept) and had carried the title of Lightweight Champion of Illinois. Billy had been receiving some training from Arthur Magesty a journeyman lightweight fighter from Bloomington who had fought Tommy Warren several times. Billy’s quick victory was said to be a surprise and Welch claimed that he had been the victim of a “lucky punch” and demanded a rematch. As with other fighters to follow, the demand for a rematch with Billy was a mistake. Their second fight was for a $1,000 was held in Braidwood, Illinois. Half-ounce gloves were used. Three train car loads of Streator fight fans poured into Braidwood to watch the fight to the finish. They backed Billy with $5,000 of local money. Magesty and a local heavyweight fighter, George Mulvey, acted as Billy’s seconds. Alf Kennedy who owned a saloon in Streator was Billy’s financial backer. Owen Lee Cheney, a Bloomington fight promoter who would later play a prominent role in Billy’s career, acted as Master of Ceremonies. After chasing Welch around the ring for two rounds, Billy caught up with him in the third and again laid Welch out dislocating Welch’s shoulder in the process. So much for the “lucky punch” excuse.

This internet source; http://cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/wail900_dunn.htm - had the following information (and more) of interest: He stayed in New York until at least June of 1889 and was accepted as an all around good fellow”. At the time of the Johnstown flood, he was reported to have contributed to the Johnstown relief fund.

By October 1889, Billy was back in Illinois but was relocating from Streator to Bloomington. A short time later he signed on with Lee Cheney. This was probably not a good move for Billy. Cheney put together a variety show consisting of piano players, club swingers, a ventriloquist, and other acts that culminated with an interview with and fight demonstration by Billy. Their act was not well received and they were essentially booed off the stage when they appeared in Peoria in November 1889. Their act "didn’t play in Peoria". During this same period, Myer suffered some physical problems including a bout with malaria and an attack of neuralgia.

In early 1890, Cheney began to finally book some additional fights for Myer. One fight took place as a rematch with Jack Hooper. On April 30, 1890 in Alexandria, Virginia. Hooper was dispatched with a KO in the sixth round. It appeared that Billy was rounding into form. However, during the Hooper fight Billy injured or broke his right arm. In the meantime, Cheney had booked him for a fight only three weeks later with Andy Bowen a New Orleans lightweight and a comer. Myer traveled from Virginia to New Orleans and soon thereafter contracted some local malady that was probably akin those suffered by modern day travelers to Mexico. He was weak before the fight began and wrote to a friend that he should not be attempting to fight again because he was sick and out of condition. It is hard to know exactly what happened in this fight. I suspect that Cheney, knowing that Billy was injured and sick, may have bet against his own fighter.

Cheney, Billy Myer’s manager, threw up the sponge before the twenty-ninth round was called and the fight was awarded to Bowen. After the fight, Cheney claimed that he was worried that Billy could not finish the fight because of his injured arm. Cheney then gave Billy $65.00 and left for Bloomington claiming that he was dropping out of the fight game for good. A benefit was planned for Myer in New Orleans but the Mayor refused to let it go forward. Billy and his brother Ed (who had been beat up during the fight by New Orleans “fans”) then took a slow boat up the Mississippi River and then headed back to Streator by train. Billy refused to say much about Cheney when they reached home, but his brother said Cheney’s decision to throw in the sponge came without any consultation with Billy or his seconds. Myer’s career drifted around after his fight with Bowen. However, his name was still a drawing card and he was matched to fight Jack McAuliffe a second time with their fight to be on the evening of September 5, 1892. At this point, Billy was thirty-two years of age and Jack was seven years younger. Billy was past his prime and I really can’t bring myself to write too much about this fight which has been reported on by Tracy Callis in his excellent article about Jack. Jack supposedly won $25,000 in this second fight. The next day he acted as John L. Sullivan’s second in his fight with Jim Corbett

and promptly lost it all when he bet on John L. Suffice it to say that Billy was knocked out in the fifteenth round and, as a practical matter, his status as a leading lightweight contender was ended. Post Script It isn’t fair to Billy Myer to leave a report about him with a loss to Jack McAuliffe. William Austin Myer was a remarkable man. He was arespectful son. His was a close family member and throughout his life his best friends were his brothers Ed and Sam. Myer was well read and spent at least two hours every day reading several newspapers and novels. When he lived in Bloomington he would walk to Illinois State Normal University to meet with a professor there who taught Greek and Latin. He enjoyed the conversation and would sometimes spar with that teacher. He was an inventor. As reported above, he experimented with using electrical impulses in his training as early as 1888 and later in life was credited with inventing several pieces of race track maintenance equipment. After his fight career Billy knocked around for a few years. He managed a hotel in Peoria for a year or so and then went to Chicago where John Condon engaged Billy and his brother Sam to build the Harlem race track. With this venture, Myer found is niche in life. He and Sam they built a track at Hot Springs, Arkansas and another track at New Orleans. Sam dropped out of the business for personal reasons but Billy continued on by building a private race track for the Sinclair family in New Jersey and remodeling tracks at Saratoga, Hawthorne, Illinois, Rockingham Park, Fort Erie, Canada, Washington and Arlington Parks in Illinois, the Milwaukee fair grounds, and Tropical Park at Coral Gables, Florida. Along the way he and his son ran a training facility at Red Bank, New Jersey where Gene Tunney trained for his fight with Dempsey. There is a 1941 photograph of Billy (then known only as “Dad”). He was then eighty-one and astride an iron-gray pony, smoking a cigar and looking out with approval at his work in Florida . He died August 27, 1942 in Coral Gables. The world was a poorer place with his passing. __________________________ * I began reading about boxing in Illinois while doing research about my great grandfather, Richard T. Dunn who once fought and exhibition against Patsy Cardiff. Cheney promoted that match and along the way I started reading about Billy Myer and couldn’t stop. Along the way I encountered Tracy Callis who is, in my opinion, the expert of boxing in the 1880s and 90s. By chance I came across Samuel Myer’s great granddaughter, Marianne Parmele of Dublin, Texas who has provided priceless information about her family. Thanks to both of them.

Notes for Agnes McCormick:Agnes lived in Ripley, Illinois, which was renamed Kangley.

Child of William Myer and Agnes McCormick is:375 i. Robert James8 Myer.

241. Ellen Eliza (Nellie)7 Myer (Robert Courtney6, Isaiah5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born Aft. 1865. She married Thomas Campbell Bef. 1907. He was born in Bellvidere, Boone Co., IL.

More About Thomas Campbell:Occupation: Designer of wallpaper

Children of Ellen Myer and Thomas Campbell are:376 i. Robert8 Campbell. He married Marie ?.377 ii. Raymond Campbell. He married Gertrude ?.

Notes for Raymond Campbell:No children - per Jeanne Dixon Rt. 1, boz 1356, Huntington, TX.

242. Fannie7 Myer (Robert Courtney6, Isaiah5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 05 Jan 1865 in Ottawa, LaSalle Co., IL. She married Ross Donnell. He died in Farm Ridge, Illinois.

More About Fannie Myer:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IL

More About Ross Donnell:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IL

Child of Fannie Myer and Ross Donnell is:378 i. Samuel Porter8 Donnell, died in Farm Ridge, Illinois.

243. Samuel Isaiah7 Myer (Robert Courtney6, Isaiah5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 05 Jan 1865 in Ottawa, LaSalle Co., IL, and died 31 May 1956 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL. He married Mary Theresa Brennan 25 Nov 1886 in Ottawa, Illinois. She was born 13 Apr 1865 in Ottawa, Canada, and died 04 Oct 1929 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL.

Notes for Samuel Isaiah Myer:

Samuel and Mary's marriage certificate No. 2728...Vo. 2, 132. States his mother's name is "Rhody McIntyre" and father, "R. C. Myer"Her parents listed as James Brennan adn Mary Whalen. They were married by Father O'Kelly, Catholic Priest on Nov. 15, 1886.

Samuel was a painting contractor in LaSalle County, Illinois and was involved in politics in Streator, Illinois. He was first elected an alderman in 1915 and when the city adopted a commissioner form of government, he was elected a commissioner in 1921, being involved mostly in finance. In 1922, he was named to fill out the term of Mayor Dr. C. G. Reno who resigned after one year of a two year term. He was re-elected to a four year term in 1923 and again in 1927.

Streator City Directory 1925Myer Samuel I (Mary) city commissioner and painter S Decorating Co r 120 Washington

More About Samuel Isaiah Myer:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IL

More About Mary Theresa Brennan:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IL

Children of Samuel Myer and Mary Brennan are:379 i. Irma June8 Myer, born 10 Jun 1888 in 125 LaSalle St., Streator,

LaSalle Co., IL; died 1907 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL.

More About Irma June Myer:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IL

380 ii. Fannie Mildred Myer, born 01 May 1890 in 125 LaSalle St., Streator, LaSalle Co., IL; died 14 Mar 1987 in Alton, Madison Co. IL. She married Jess Blakemore 07 Jul 1918 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL; born 03 Jan 1883 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL; died 09 Apr 1958 in Ottawa, LaSalle Co., IL.

381 iii. Son Myer, born Aft. 1890; died Aft. 1890 in died in infancy.382 iv. Ruth Alice Myer, born 28 Jun 1894 in 125 LaSalle St., Streator,

LaSalle Co., IL; died 10 Dec 1987 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. She married Charles Gilman Cate 06 Dec 1917 in Methodist Church, Streator, LaSalle Co., IL; born 17 Jul 1887 in Ransom, LaSalle Co., IL; died 05 Oct 1937 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL.

More About Ruth Alice Myer:Burial: Riverview Cem., Streator, IL

More About Charles Gilman Cate:Burial: Riverview Cem., Streator, IL

383 v. Marguerite Elaine Myer, born 25 Jun 1905 in 9 Elm St., Chicago, Cook Co., IL; died 11 Jul 1994 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL. She married Cameron Walter Voorhees 10 Jul 1925; born 04 Mar 1903 in Blackstone, Livingston Co., IL; died 20 Jun 1985 in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL.

Notes for Marguerite Elaine Myer:Streator City Directory 1925Myer Marguerite Miss student r 120 Washington

More About Marguerite Elaine Myer:Burial: Riverview Cem., Streator, IL

More About Cameron Walter Voorhees:Burial: Riverview Cem., Streator, IL

245. Jessie7 Myer (Robert Courtney6, Isaiah5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born Aft. 1869. He married Isadore Rothchild.

More About Jessie Myer:Burial: Syracuse, Onandaga Co., N. Y.

Child of Jessie Myer and Isadore Rothchild is:384 i. Dr.Harold (Rothchild)8 Courtney, died 13 Apr 1960. He married

Martha Spector.

Notes for Dr.Harold (Rothchild) Courtney:Was a renowned physician, winning many awards and involved in the leadership of many organizations. During WW!!, when he was traveling a lot, he had his & his family's surname changed to Courtney, his Great Grandmother's name. No explanation given.

More About Dr.Harold (Rothchild) Courtney:Burial: Woodlawn Cem., Syracuse, New York

252. Sarah7 Hoobler (Harriet6 Myer, Isaiah5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) She married ? Jones.

Children of Sarah Hoobler and ? Jones are:385 i. Hattie8 Jones.386 ii. Bessie Jones. She married George Powers.

Notes for George Powers:Physician.

256. Matt S.7 Austin (Mary6 Myer, Daniel McKenzie5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 12 Apr 1882, and died 16 Jun 1977. He married Ada Swesher 15 Feb 1905, daughter of ? Swisher and Jane ?. She was born 09 Feb 1887, and died 15 Jul 1958.

Children of Matt Austin and Ada Swesher are:387 i. Stanley W.8 Austin, born 05 Dec 1905. He married (1) Francis

Johnson Bef. 1938; died 24 Dec 1954. He married (2) Mary Jensen Jun 1971.

388 ii. Maurice Adelbert Austin, born 16 Jun 1909. He married Wilma Metz 09 Oct 1940; born 03 Jul 1915.

389 iii. Carl O. Austin, born 23 May 1914. He married Lorraine Hole.390 iv. Merle Austin, born 03 May 1920; died 20 Jan 1937 in Emminton,

Livingston Co., IL.391 v. Alvin J. Austin, born 24 Jan 1927. He married Mary Branz.

257. George7 Austin (Mary6 Myer, Daniel McKenzie5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 18 Jun 1883, and died 22 Jan 1946 in Bloomington, McClean Co., IL. He married Gladys ?.

Child of George Austin and Gladys ? is:392 i. Kenneth8 Austin.

269. Milo Ernest7 Walker (Louisa6 Carmony, Amrie (Annie) Charity5 Myer, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) He married (1) Laura Durfey 15 Dec 1901, daughter of Mr. Durfey and Mrs. Durfey. He married (2) Valentine Durfey 23 Dec 1906, daughter of Mr. Durfey and Mrs. Durfey.

Notes for Milo Ernest Walker:Children this union born in Pontoctoc Co., OK. - John and Bernard b. in Follett, TX.

Children of Milo Walker and Laura Durfey are:393 i. Hubert8 Walker.394 ii. Viola Walker.395 iii. Fern Walker.396 iv. Ada Walker.397 v. John Walker.398 vi. Bernard Walker.

Children of Milo Walker and Valentine Durfey are:399 i. Hubert8 Walker, born 13 Aug 1916 in Pontoctoc Co, OK.400 ii. Viola Walker, born in Pontoctoc Co, OK.401 iii. Fern Walker, born in Pontoctoc Co, OK.402 iv. Ada Walker, born in Pontoctoc Co, OK.403 v. John Walker, born in Follett, Texas.404 vi. Bernard Walker, born in Follett, Texas.

271. Claire7 Dickerson (Emma L.6 Myer, John S.5, William4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1892. She married ? Leonard.

Children of Claire Dickerson and ? Leonard are:405 i. Marjorie8 Leonard, born 1914.406 ii. Howard Leonard, born 1923.

275. Marshall Everett7 Myer (Marshall Riley6, Peter Jr.5, Peter4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) He married Gladys Sobrinah Ward.

Child of Marshall Myer and Gladys Ward is:407 i. Marshall Everett Jr.8 Myer. He married Virginia (Virgie) Dell McCalvin.

Notes for Virginia (Virgie) Dell McCalvin:Communication with Virgie (McCalvin) Myer on 2/21/01.[memyer@utk.edu]We live in Knoxville, Tenn. and have two children, six grandchildren.I have family unit information from Marshall Riley family and Marshall Everett, Sr. family. My husband's aunt passed last fall. She was the last survivor of his father's siblings.

281. Albert R.7 Fairfield (Alice C.6 Griffith, Margaret Ann5 Myer, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1915. He married Edith ?.

Child of Albert Fairfield and Edith ? is:408 i. Allen Lee8 Fairfield, born Jul 1937.

284. Alphonso Martin7 Myer (Eli Brucer6, Martin Henry5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 04 Jan 1883, and died 11 Sep 1969. He married (1) Minnie Nehrens. He married (2) Mary A. Roberts 18 Apr 1917 in Marshalltown, Iowa.

More About Alphonso Martin Myer:Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Streator, IL

Child of Alphonso Myer and Minnie Nehrens is:409 i. Gerald8 Myer.

Child of Alphonso Myer and Mary Roberts is:410 i. Gerald8 Myer.

288. Ethel Maude7 Myer (William Thomas Sherman6, Martin Henry5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 31 Mar 1895 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 31 Aug 1952 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. She married Clarence Schultz 11 Jan 1917. He was born 1884, and died 14 Oct 1990.

More About Ethel Maude Myer:Burial: South Side Cem., Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL

Children of Ethel Myer and Clarence Schultz are:411 i. Donald Myer8 Schultz, born 16 Dec 1917. He married Ellen Shane 07

Sep 1947 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

412 ii. Anna Mae Schultz, born 03 Dec 1919. She married J. George Smith 15 Jun 1941 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL.; born 08 Jun 1917.

289. Sherman Glenn7 Myer (William Thomas Sherman6, Martin Henry5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 11 Oct 1896 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 19 Apr 1976 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. He married (1) Mabel Shafer 25 Feb 1920. She died 21 Sep 1920. He married (2) Margaret Holiday 17 Oct 1923 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She died 26 Apr 1956 in Florida.

More About Sherman Glenn Myer:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

Child of Sherman Myer and Mabel Shafer is:413 i. Leroy Shafer8 Myer, born 20 Sep 1920 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL;

died 09 Nov 1981. He married Kathryn Levers; born 15 Sep 1920; died 24 Dec 1979.

Notes for Leroy Shafer Myer:Veteran of US Army Air Force, 493rd Bombardment Group in England. 1944-45.

More About Leroy Shafer Myer:Burial: Calumet Park, Merrilville, Lake Co., IN

290. Lee Chaney7 Myer (William Thomas Sherman6, Martin Henry5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 28 Sep 1898 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 27 Feb 1970 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. He married Zelda M. Fincham 25 Mar 1920 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL, daughter of Emory Fincham and Sarah Smith. She was born 25 Apr 1898 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL, and died 27 May 1971 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.

More About Lee Chaney Myer:Burial: Lakeside Cem., Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL

More About Zelda M. Fincham:Burial: Lakeside Cem., Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL

Children of Lee Myer and Zelda Fincham are:414 i. Wilma Jean8 Myer, born 24 Sep 1924. She married (1) Lee Deitrick.

She married (2) Dale Chronic May 1948.415 ii. Marilee Jane Myer, born 18 Sep 1930. She married William Trudgen

03 Aug 1951; died 08 Oct 1985.

291. Wanda Elizabeth7 Myer (William Thomas Sherman6, Martin Henry5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 30 Aug 1902 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 27 Jun 1972 in

Hawarden, Souix Co., IA. She married Ray Farley 30 Mar 1930. He was born 1903, and died 27 Jun 1972 in Hawarden, Souix Co., IA.

More About Wanda Elizabeth Myer:Burial: Graceland Cem., Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL

More About Ray Farley:Burial: Graceland Cem., Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL

Children of Wanda Myer and Ray Farley are:416 i. Charles8 Farley, born 10 Apr 1931. He married Arlene Zehr 14 Nov

1951; born 16 Nov 1931.417 ii. Mary Louise Farley, born 11 Jul 1936. She married Robert Cummins

Dec 1955 in Forrest, Livingston Co., IL.

292. Mildred Lenora7 Myer (William Thomas Sherman6, Martin Henry5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 20 Oct 1904 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 12 Dec 1982 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. She married Roy E. Klein 16 Dec 1923 in Eppards Pnt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL, son of John Klein and Katie Schoenbeck. He was born 24 Nov 1901, and died 27 Aug 1960 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.

More About Roy E. Klein:Burial: Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL

Children of Mildred Myer and Roy Klein are:418 i. Maxine8 Klein, born 08 May 1925. She married Robert Charles Harris

Feb 1947 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.419 ii. Charles Klein, born 06 Mar 1928. He married Jane Lacey Jul 1951 in

Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

293. Wilda Gertrude7 Myer (William Thomas Sherman6, Martin Henry5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 28 Aug 1906 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 23 Apr 1992. She married Ervin George Gentes 25 Aug 1927 in Eppards Pnt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL. He was born 08 Feb 1902 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL.

Children of Wilda Myer and Ervin Gentes are:420 i. Elain Marie8 Gentes, born 13 Apr 1931 in Bloomington, McClean Co.,

IL. She married Fred Rhoda Sep 1951 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL.; born 03 May 1930 in Yates Twp., McClean Co., IL.

421 ii. Robert Ervin Gentes, born 21 Aug 1935 in Bloomington, McClean Co., IL. He married Shirley Dempsey Apr 1957; born 09 Mar 1937.

422 iii. Kathleen Ann Gentes, born 22 Oct 1940 in Normal, McClean Co., IL.

More About Kathleen Ann Gentes:Occupation: Teacher in Cary, IL

294. Martin Job7 Myer (William Thomas Sherman6, Martin Henry5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 04 Feb 1909 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 11 Aug 1989 in Meadows, McClean Co., IL. He married Eloise Elliot 12 Aug 1933. She was born 03 Feb 1909 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL, and died 05 Sep 1990 in Meadows, McClean Co., IL.

More About Martin Job Myer:Burial: Chenoa, McClean Co., ILOccupation: Service Station Owner

Child of Martin Myer and Eloise Elliot is:423 i. Raymond Martin8 Myer, born 09 Mar 1934. He married Betty ?.

296. Hortense B.7 Blaine (Laura Catherine6 McDowell, Emily5 Myer, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1881. She married Albert Koehler. He was born 1881, and died Aft. 1946.

Children of Hortense Blaine and Albert Koehler are:424 i. Anna Catherine8 Koehler, born 1910. She married ? Felthouse.425 ii. Robert B. Koehler, born 1915.426 iii. Edward Koehler.

297. Gladys E.7 Blaine (Laura Catherine6 McDowell, Emily5 Myer, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1891. She married John Boma. He was born 1887, and died 21 Mar 1956 in Piper City, Ford Co., IL.

Children of Gladys Blaine and John Boma are:427 i. Donald8 Boma.428 ii. Richard Boma, born 1917.429 iii. Jack Boma, born 1918.430 iv. William Boma, born 1922. He married Rita Jean Sterchen Jul 1955.431 v. Roger Francis Boma, born 1926.432 vi. Gladys Rose Boma, born 1928.433 vii. Theron Blaine Boma, born 1929.

298. Roe7 Bartlett (Emma6 McDowell, Emily5 Myer, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) He married Katherine Sheeman.

Children of Roe Bartlett and Katherine Sheeman are:434 i. Albert C.8 Bartlett.435 ii. Robert Bartlett, born 1913.436 iii. Emma Louise Bartlett, born 1915. She married ? Raycroft.

299. Louise7 Bartlett (Emma6 McDowell, Emily5 Myer, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1896, and died 17 Aug

1945 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL. She married Charles W. Veach. He was born 1894, and died 17 Aug 1945 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL.

Children of Louise Bartlett and Charles Veach are:437 i. Charles W.8 Veach, born 1927.438 ii. Bernice Louise Veach, born 1929.

300. Dorthy7 Taylor (Luella6 McDowell, Emily5 Myer, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) She married Arthur Granrtham. He died 1950.

Children of Dorthy Taylor and Arthur Granrtham are:439 i. Barbara8 Granrtham.440 ii. Marion Granrtham.441 iii. Richard Granrtham.

302. S.Ada7 Dillon (Rosa Olive6 Myer, William Abraham5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1888, and died 21 Jun 1992. She married Jesse B. Hamilton. He was born 1886, and died 06 Jun 1975.

Notes for Jesse B. Hamilton:Lived in Graymont, Illinois in 1907. (Myer reunion).

Child of S.Ada Dillon and Jesse Hamilton is:442 i. Orville8 Hamilton, born 1914; died 18 Jan 1996 in Pontiac, Livingston

Co., IL. He married Mildred McDugle.

303. Cora G.7 Dillon (Rosa Olive6 Myer, William Abraham5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1889. She married George Menke. He died 16 Nov 1957.

Children of Cora Dillon and George Menke are:443 i. Marie8 Menke. She married Harry Taeffer.444 ii. Lewis Menke.

304. S.Paul7 Dillon (Rosa Olive6 Myer, William Abraham5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1892. He married Anna Penncook. She was born 1893.

Child of S.Paul Dillon and Anna Penncook is:445 i. Richard8 Dillon, born 1919. He married Lois Johnson; died 1994.

308. Olive7 Wickizer (Margaret Catherine6 Myer, William Abraham5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 22 Oct 1887 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO, and died 31 Dec 1909 in Oklahoma. She married H.D. Smith.

Children of Olive Wickizer and H.D. Smith are:446 i. Dorothy8 Smith.447 ii. Harry D. Smith.

309. Iva Dekota7 Wickizer (Margaret Catherine6 Myer, William Abraham5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 19 Nov 1889 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO, and died 08 May 1981 in Aurora, Arapaho Co., CO. She married Charles Darwin Huston 16 Nov 1914 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, son of Daniel Huston and Catherine Pavy. He was born 15 Aug 1886 in Verdi Guda Springs, Summer Co., KS, and died 23 Oct 1956 in Independence, Montgomery Co., KS.

Children of Iva Wickizer and Charles Huston are:448 i. Ruth Annett8 Huston, born 09 Nov 1915 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. She

married Orville Hopkins; born 25 Nov 1915 in Holly Prowers Co., Colorado.

449 ii. Herbert Huston, born 16 Jun 1918 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. He married Louise Iona Begwin.

450 iii. Chester Huston, born 08 Feb 1923 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

310. Kitty7 Wickizer (Margaret Catherine6 Myer, William Abraham5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 20 Jun 1895 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO, and died 14 Jan 1979. She married ? Brown.

Children of Kitty Wickizer and ? Brown are:451 i. Donald8 Brown.452 ii. Lois Brown. She married A. C. Miller.453 iii. Margaret Brown. She married Ralph Wilhour.

311. Orville7 Wickizer (Margaret Catherine6 Myer, William Abraham5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 25 Aug 1900 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO, and died 14 Jan 1979 in Oklahoma. He married ?.

Children of Orville Wickizer and ? are:454 i. Helen8 Wickizer. She married Bob Brasel.455 ii. Carol Wickizer.

314. Elva7 Myer (Seth E.6, William Abraham5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1897. She married Fred M. Jacobs. He was born 18 Sep 1896, and died 13 Mar 1983.

Children of Elva Myer and Fred Jacobs are:456 i. Dorothy Louise8 Jacobs, born 1921. She married Delmar Streid.457 ii. Gwendoline Jacobs, born 1925. She married Russell Jolly.

315. Clarence7 Myer (Seth E.6, William Abraham5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1900. He married Lou LaPau Bef. 1931. She was born 1904.

Child of Clarence Myer and Lou LaPau is:458 i. David8 Myer, born Mar 1931.

327. Elwin Lewis7 Dershem (Aurella6 Knapp, Matilda5 Myer, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1)

Children of Elwin Lewis Dershem are:459 i. Elwin Lewis8 Dershem, born 1943.460 ii. Stephen William Dershem, born 20 Aug 1956.

331. Anna Lois7 Myer (Edgar Lee6, Benjamin Franklin5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1906, and died 09 Feb 1957 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. She married B. Evert McCutcheon. He was born 1898, and died May 1963.

Notes for Anna Lois Myer:Lived in Pontiac, IL. in 1933.

Children of Anna Myer and B. McCutcheon are:461 i. John E.8 McCutcheon, born 1927.462 ii. William McCutcheon, born 1938.

332. Helen Elizabeth7 Myer (Edgar Lee6, Benjamin Franklin5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1916. She married (1) Floyd Robinson Bef. 1935. He was born 1908. She married (2) Terrence McCormick Bef. 1956.

Children of Helen Myer and Floyd Robinson are:463 i. Lelen Louise8 Robinson, born 1935.464 ii. Ronald Lee Robinson, born 1938.465 iii. William Robinson.466 iv. Carol Sue Robinson, born 1944.467 v. Mary Lou Robinson, born 30 Nov 1948.

Child of Helen Myer and Terrence McCormick is:468 i. Terrence8 McCormick, born 06 Apr 1956.

335. Arthur Jr.7 Myer (Arthur E.6, Benjamin Franklin5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1919.

Children of Arthur Jr. Myer are:469 i. Walter8 Myer.

470 ii. Jennifer Myer.471 iii. Mark Myer.

336. Lewis Wade7 Myer (Eugene Martin6, Benjamin Franklin5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 09 Nov 1905 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 16 Oct 1980 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. He married Marther Shephard 09 Dec 1935 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. She was born 1905, and died 18 Jul 1944.

More About Lewis Wade Myer:Burial: Pontiac Cemetery

Child of Lewis Myer and Marther Shephard is:472 i. John Lewis8 Myer, born 05 Apr 1939; died Abt. Jul 1992. He married

(1) Patricia Marlene Fenton; born 07 Nov 1945. He married (2) Shirley Dianne Currington Abt. Mar 1965; died 1968.

337. Lucille Hortense7 Myer (Eugene Martin6, Benjamin Franklin5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 13 Jun 1908 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 31 Jan 1985 in Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX. She married Rollin Kenneth Snethan 01 Oct 1929 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL, son of Edwin Snethan and Lucy Askew. He was born 19 Oct 1908 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

Notes for Lucille Hortense Myer:Lived in Urbana, Illinois in 1936.

More About Lucille Hortense Myer:Burial: Rooks Creek Cem., Livingston Co., IL

Children of Lucille Myer and Rollin Snethan are:473 i. Rollin Kenneth Jr.8 Snethan, born 21 Jul 1930 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL; died 22 Apr 1935.

More About Rollin Kenneth Jr. Snethan:Burial: Rooks Creek Cem., Livingston Co., IL

474 ii. James Alan Snethan, born 02 Oct 1931. He married Teresa Katherine Szymakowski 28 Dec 1957; born 12 May 1930; died 1972.

475 iii. Marilyn Suzanne Snethan, born 15 Jan 1935. She married Ralph Earnest Clark 02 Jun 1956 in Colorado City, TX; born 21 Oct 1932.

476 iv. Barbara Delores Snethan, born 29 Oct 1936 in Urbana, Illinois. She married Robert David Leonard 13 Sep 1957 in Colorado City, TX; born 03 Feb 1935.

477 v. Carol Louise Snethan, born 16 Apr 1938 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. She married Richard Reed 03 Feb 1960 in Midland, TX; born 27 Nov 1933.

338. Frank Macy7 Myer (Eugene Martin6, Benjamin Franklin5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 17 Oct 1911 in

Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL. He married Marjorie Bennett 08 Jan 1938 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL, daughter of Carl Bennett and Georgia Thompson. She was born 08 Oct 1917.

Children of Frank Myer and Marjorie Bennett are:478 i. Allen Lloyd8 Myer, born 20 Sep 1938. He married Alice Ethel

Gleason.479 ii. David Frank Myer, born 04 Jul 1940. He married (1) Juanita Tidwell

Abt. 1966. He married (2) Lois Davis 1977; born 1943.480 iii. Michael Gene Myer, born 26 Nov 1943. He married (1) Deloris

Goddwin 1965. He married (2) Joyce A. Hincichsen 1969; born 1946.

339. Charles St. John7 Myer (Eugene Martin6, Benjamin Franklin5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 15 Sep 1914 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL. He married Winifred Lorene Foster 22 Aug 1940 in Bloomington, McLane Co., IL.. She was born 01 Aug 1923.

Children of Charles Myer and Winifred Foster are:481 i. Ronald Charles8 Myer, born 25 Mar 1941. He married (1) Maryse

Ambrosalia Oct 1961; died 1979. He married (2) Candida Alverado Abt. 1969. He married (3) Magdalene Danilaki Oct 1979.

482 ii. Rita Lorene Myer, born 26 Jan 1942. She married Ronald Piercy 1961; born 1937; died 1983.

483 iii. Joanne Opal Myer, born 02 Apr 1960; died 02 Apr 1960.484 iv. Clifford Wayne Myer, born 02 Apr 1960; died 03 Apr 1960.

340. Eugene Maurice7 Myer (Eugene Martin6, Benjamin Franklin5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 25 Dec 1919 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL. He married (1) Marion Bennett 17 Feb 1946 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL.. She was born 12 Jul 1919, and died 22 Nov 1967 in Wisconsin. He married (2) Alice Kilgus 27 Dec 1968.

Children of Eugene Myer and Marion Bennett are:485 i. Penelope Sue8 Myer, born 13 Nov 1946. She married William

Kosalski Abt. 1965; born 1937.486 ii. Roger Dean Myer, born 02 Jan 1950. He married Deborah Lynn

Griffith 08 Jan 1972; born 12 Jul 1954.487 iii. Pamela Myer, born 02 Feb 1952. She married (1) Steven Kosalski;

born 1952. She married (2) William MacKensie Abt. 1975.488 iv. Gary Lee Myer, born Oct 1953 in Wisconsin; died Oct 1953 in

Wisconsin.

341. Mertle Belle7 Myer (Joseph Groves6, Samuel Groves5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 09 Oct 1903 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL. She married Fred L. Seeman 26 Nov 1925 in Eppards Pnt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL, son of Lewis Seeman and Maria Wessels. He was born 03 Apr 1902.

Notes for Mertle Belle Myer:Twin of Merle Roland.

Children of Mertle Myer and Fred Seeman are:489 i. Arletta Lorrain8 Seeman, born 23 Jan 1927 in Chenoa, McClean Co.,

IL. She married Robert Edward Klomparens 1946 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL.; born 1922 in Holland, Ottawa Co., Michigan.

490 ii. Lois LaVerne Seeman, born 31 Mar 1929 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL. She married (1) Richard Henry Nagel 1958 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI; born 1935 in Northvill, Redford Twp., Wayne Co., Michigan. She married (2) Walter Martin Dec 1981 in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.

491 iii. Mary Alice Seeman, born 15 Dec 1934 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL. She married Rolla Gene Colson Sep 1956 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL; born 1931 in West Lincoln, Logan Co., IL.

492 iv. Fred Harold Seeman, born 08 Oct 1946 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. He married Dottie Holt Aug 1967 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IL; born 1949.

342. Merle Roland7 Myer (Joseph Groves6, Samuel Groves5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 09 Oct 1903 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 06 Oct 1979 in Bloomington, McClean Co., IL. He married Lila Doris Harrison 08 Jun 1927 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL., daughter of William Harrison and Mary Finley. She was born 21 Apr 1904 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL.

Notes for Merle Roland Myer:Twin of Mertle Belle.

Children of Merle Myer and Lila Harrison are:493 i. William Joseph8 Myer, born 04 Nov 1930 in Pike Twp., Livingston Co.,

IL.; died 22 Dec 1991 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. He married Donna Mae Schroeder Dec 1991 in Yates Twp., McClean Co., IL; born 1932.

494 ii. Eileen Joan Myer, born 15 Dec 1937 in Pike Twp., Livingston Co., IL.; died 22 Aug 1994 in Bloomington, McClean Co., IL. She married Rusell Morrison Grau Feb 1961 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL; born 1933.

343. Clifford Joseph7 Myer (Joseph Groves6, Samuel Groves5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 19 Sep 1908 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL. He married Alma Louise Kirk 23 Jul 1938 in Ottawa, LaSalle Co., IL, daughter of William Kirk and Elizabeth Lewis. She was born 24 Jun 1914 in Coffeen, Montgomery Co., IL.

Children of Clifford Myer and Alma Kirk are:495 i. Serena8 Ann, born 02 Oct 1949 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Illinois.

She married (1) Michael A. Hann. She married (2) Kenneth Pownall 1970 in Assumption, Christian Co., IL; born 1948.

496 ii. Sarah Jane Ann, born 23 Feb 1953 in Taylorville, Christian Co., IL.

344. Florence Aldine7 Myer (Joseph Groves6, Samuel Groves5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 17 Mar 1910 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL. She married Wilbur Nelson Reiners 27 Nov 1928 in Eppards Pnt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL, son of Cornelius Reiners and Lena Menkie. He was born 22 Jul 1907 in Pike Twp., Livingston Co., IL..

Children of Florence Myer and Wilbur Reiners are:497 i. Eldon Wayne8 Reiners, born 13 Apr 1930 in Eppards Point Twp.,

Livingston Co., IL. He married Rosemary Eisele 1949 in Graymont, Livingston Co., IL; born 1931.

498 ii. Beverly Louise Reiners, born 23 Nov 1935 in Pike Twp., Livingston Co., IL.. She married Charles Neubauer 1957 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL.; born 1934.

346. Edith Blanche7 Hayes (Cora Ruth6 Myer, Samuel Groves5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 18 Sep 1900 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 11 Mar 1987 in Hamlet, Starke Co., IN. She married Walter Wendell Short 17 Nov 1926 in Knox, Starke Co., IN, son of Jacob Short and Eillie Raschke. He was born 31 Jul 1902 in Knox, Starke Co., IN, and died 18 Jun 1982 in Hobart, Lake Co., IN..

More About Edith Blanche Hayes:Burial: Graceland Cem., Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL

More About Walter Wendell Short:Burial: Graceland Cem., Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL

Child of Edith Hayes and Walter Short is:499 i. Patricia Ann8 Short, born 12 Oct 1935 in Watseka, Iroquois Co., IL.

She married William Carl Boyd Apr 1953 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado; born 1932.

347. Lillian Ada7 Hayes (Cora Ruth6 Myer, Samuel Groves5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 14 Jun 1903 in Centralia, Boone Co., MO. She married Willard Wesley Oberlin Nov 1923 in Davis Twp., Starke Co., IN. He was born 02 Jan 1900 in Salina Twp., Kankakee Co., IL, and died 19 Mar 1966 in Ft. Myers, Lee Co., FL.

Children of Lillian Hayes and Willard Oberlin are:500 i. Wallace William8 Oberlin, born 1927.501 ii. Wendell Wayne Oberlin, born 1929. He married Letitia Ann Goetz

1958 in Illinois; born 1941.502 iii. Robert Eugene Oberlin, born 1933.

348. Flora7 Hayes (Cora Ruth6 Myer, Samuel Groves5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 10 Feb 1906 in Centralia, Boone Co., MO. She married Richard C. Ferch 10 Feb 1927 in Davis Twp., Starke Co., IN. He was born 05 Mar 1902 in Davis Twp., Starke Co., IN.

Children of Flora Hayes and Richard Ferch are:503 i. Paul Richard8 Ferch, born 02 Jan 1928 in Hamlet, Starke Co., IN. He

married Zola Mae Romaine 1955 in Hamlet, Starke Co., IN; born 1931.

504 ii. Luther Myer Ferch, born 28 Mar 1933 in Hamlet, Starke Co., IN. He married Cheryle Jeannia Stanton 1955 in Hamlet, Starke Co., IN; born 1936.

349. Samuel Luther7 Hayes (Cora Ruth6 Myer, Samuel Groves5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 15 Jul 1909 in Davis Twp., Starke Co., IN, and died 19 Aug 1979 in Knox, Starke Co., IN. He married Ruby Mae Ecker 06 Mar 1937 in Oregon Twp., Marshall Co., IN, daughter of Benjamine Ecker and Myrtle Crites. She was born 10 May 1914 in Oregon Top, Starke Co., IN, and died 07 Feb 1975 in Knox, Starke Co., IN.

More About Samuel Luther Hayes:Burial: Fletcher Cem., Hamlet, Starke Co., IL

More About Ruby Mae Ecker:Burial: Fletcher Cem., Hamlet, Starke Co., IL

Children of Samuel Hayes and Ruby Ecker are:505 i. William Charles8 Hayes, born 30 Apr 1938 in Hamlet, Starke Co., IN.506 ii. Dale Allen Hayes, born 19 May 1939 in Marshall Co., IN. He married

Maridee White 1960 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN; born 1939.507 iii. Thomas Lee Hayes, born 10 Aug 1944 in Hamlet, Starke Co., IN. He

married Janet Louise Owens 1966 in Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., IN; born 1945.

350. Winifred C.7 Hayes (Cora Ruth6 Myer, Samuel Groves5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 18 Dec 1913 in Davis Twp., Starke Co., IN. She married Cecil F. Grow 26 Mar 1941 in Jeffersonville, Clarke Co., IN, son of Norman Grow and Blanche Mitchell. He was born 13 Aug 1912 in Lancaster, Gerrard Co., KY.

Child of Winifred Hayes and Cecil Grow is:508 i. Jennifer Hayes8 Grow, born 21 Jun 1947.

352. Lenora Elizabeth7 Wagner (Eva Lenora6 Myer, Charles Francis5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 23 Sep 1909, and died 1990. She married (1) Arthur Hunter. He was born 1901, and died Jun 1943 in Pennsylvania. She married (2) Gaillard Wagner, son of James Wagner. He was born 1911, and died 1988.

Child of Lenora Wagner and Arthur Hunter is:509 i. Barbara E.8 Hunter, born 1935; died 16 Jan 1942 in Pennsylvania.

More About Barbara E. Hunter:Burial: Payne Cemetery, Eppards Pt. Twp., Livingston Co., IL

355. Leroy Myer7 Coup (Eva Lenora6 Myer, Charles Francis5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 15 Jun 1920 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., Illinois. He married Harriett Ann Adams 18 Sep 1940, daughter of Samuel Adams and LaVera Thomas. She was born 23 Jan 1921 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL.

Notes for Leroy Myer Coup:Occupation: mechanical engineer.

Children of Leroy Coup and Harriett Adams are:510 i. Carrol Ann8 Coup, born 21 Feb 1943 in Philadelphia, PA. She married

Thomas Crawford Elliot; born 1941.511 ii. Cheryl Marei Coup, born 04 Sep 1953 in Philadelphia, PA. She

married (1) Thomas Calloway. She married (2) Kelly Kircher.

Notes for Cheryl Marei Coup:Occupation: computer analyst.

512 iii. Robert Thomas Coup, born 01 Jun 1955 in Philadelphia, PA. He married Carolyn Rose Mathis 1979.

513 iv. Mary Elizabeth Coup, born 01 Jun 1955 in Philadelphia, PA.514 v. Dennis LeRoy Coup, born 18 Dec 1958 in Philadelphia, PA. He

married Cynthia Crowley 20 Aug 1982.

Notes for Dennis LeRoy Coup:Occupation: pipefitter.

356. Glen Austin7 Coup (Eva Lenora6 Myer, Charles Francis5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 24 May 1926 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL. He married Dorothy Mae Budreau 12 Nov 1955 in Goodland, Newton Co., IN. She was born 10 Mar 1932 in Goodland, Newton Co., IN.

Notes for Glen Austin Coup:Occupation: factory, stockroom.

Notes for Dorothy Mae Budreau:Occupation: bookkeeper.

Children of Glen Coup and Dorothy Budreau are:515 i. Annett Lucile8 Coup, born 14 Oct 1956 in Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL.

She married (1) Edward Whitley. She married (2) Richard Kinzer.516 ii. Donna Marie Coup, born 17 Jan 1959 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co.,

IN. She married (1) Gary Inman 23 Sep 1983 in Lafayette, Tippicanoe Co., IN. She married (2) Edward Rex Anderson 13 May 1992 in Lafayette, Tippicanoe Co., IN; born 13 Apr 1956 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN.

Notes for Gary Inman:Occupation: electrician.

Notes for Edward Rex Anderson:Occupation: operating engineer.

517 iii. Janice Ann Coup, born 15 May 1960 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN. She married (1) Jonathan Franz Bef. 1981. She married (2) Jerry Titus Bef. 1994.

518 iv. Mary Louise Coup, born 06 Nov 1964. She married Steven Martinez 1986 in Lafayette, Tippicanoe Co., IN; born 1964.

358. Kenneth Otho7 Myer (Harry Louis6, Charles Francis5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 03 Jan 1918 in Eppards Point Twp., Livingston Co., IL, and died 10 Feb 1992 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. He married Mary Elizabeth Cox 22 Feb 1942 in Chenoa, McClean Co., IL., daughter of Ernest Cox and Gertrude Castle. She was born 21 Apr 1917 in Normal, McClean Co., IL.

Notes for Kenneth Otho Myer:Occupation: Air force mechanic, librarian.Joined the Army Air Corps in 1940 and became an aircraft mechanic. Served in Puerto Rico and various locations in the US with the 23rd Fighter Squadron of the 36th Fighter Group. He was married when home on emergency leave after his brother Bernard was killed in Feb. 1942. His first child, a daughter was born in Nov. 1942. The 36th was sent to England in April, 1944 where it provided ground support for the Normandy invasion. It was deployed to France in July, 1944 and took part in the war across France, Belgium, and Germany. The 36th was in the Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge. After the War, he returned to the US and lived in CHenoa, Illinois wheere four sons were born and then re-entered the USAF in late 1950. Within a year, he was stationed in England again, where he was joined by his family a year later. One more son was born there. In 1955, the family returned to the US, locating in Walton, IN. One son was born there before he was reassigned to England in 1958. The family joined him there in 1959 and one last son was born there in 1961. The family then returned to the US in 1962. While in England, he received his BA from classes he had taken for a number of years, part time. He retired from the USAF in 1965 and completed his MA before starting to teach high school English. After a couple of years, he switched to Library Science and spent the rest of his career in education as a librarian retiring from the Indiana Boy's School in 1983.Cause of death: complications of prostate cancer.

Notes for Mary Elizabeth Cox:Occupation: teacher/homemaker.Mary was raised on her parents' farm just outside of Chenoa, IL. She graduated from Chenoa H. S. and attended one year at Eureka College in Eureka, IL., then three years at Illinois Weslyan College where she received her B.S. After a year of post-graduate work at then Northern Illinois State Teacher's College at DeKalb, she taught school in a rural one-room school near roanoke, IL. for two years. She married Kenneth Myer in 1942 while he was home on leave from Puerto Rico. She then lived with Kenneth while his

squadron was in the Continental U.S. before being deployed overseas. Their daughter Nancy was born during this time. After the War, with the assistance of her parents, the bought a house in chenoa where they lived when Bernard, Karl, Loren, and Randall were born before Kenneth re-entered the military in 1951. She moved with the family to Suffolk, England in 1952 where Kenneth had been stationed and where Paul was born. Her family moved to Walton, IN, in `955 when Kenneth was stationed nearby and where Daniel was born. After returning to Walton in 1962, she returned to teaching elementary school in 1964 before leaving teaching in 1972.

Children of Kenneth Myer and Mary Cox are:519 i. Nancy Elizabeth8 Myer, born 15 Nov 1942 in Normal, McClean Co., IL.520 ii. Bernard Erle Myer, born 02 Aug 1946 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL.

He married Laura Dianne Monahan Jun 1973 in Logansport, Cass Co., IN; born 1950.

521 iii. Karl Ernest Myer, born 29 Jul 1947 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL. He married Jamie (Rosa) Lynn Callipo 1971 in Logansport, Cass Co., IN; born 1947.

522 iv. Loren Eugene Myer, born 10 Sep 1948 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL. He married (1) Diana Margaret Marsh; born 1952. He married (2) Frankie Layne Callipo 1972 in Logansport, Cass Co., IN; born 1949.

523 v. Randall Eric Myer, born 08 Oct 1950 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL. He married Lorraine Marilyn Ziegler 01 Feb 1986; born 22 May 1955 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN.

524 vi. Paul Edward Myer, born 27 Mar 1955 in Wimpole Park, Cambridgeshire, England. He married Darlena Jo Boser Aug 1976 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN; born 1956.

525 vii. Daniel Eli Myer, born 01 Aug 1958 in Logansport, Cass Co., IN. He married Janice Elaine Tharp 1981 in Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN; born 1962.

526 viii. Dean Evan Myer, born 28 Sep 1961 in Mildenhall, England.

Notes for Dean Evan Myer:Occupation: factory worker.

362. Alberta E.7 Myer (Nelson DeBird6, Nelson Jay5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1908, and died 1994. She married Harley L. Asper. He was born 1905.

Children of Alberta Myer and Harley Asper are:527 i. Leroy Dean8 Asper, born Oct 1930.528 ii. Nelson Asper.

363. Reba Laverne7 Myer (Nelson DeBird6, Nelson Jay5, Eli4, John Henry3, Christopher Christian Jr.2, Christian Sr.1) was born 1916. She married Martin Studebaker. He was born 1912.

Children of Reba Myer and Martin Studebaker are:529 i. Gail Allen8 Studebaker, born Oct 1935.530 ii. Teresa Studebaker, born 1951.531 iii. Harry Studebaker, born Bef. 1953.

532 iv. Mary Lou Studebaker, born Bef. 1953.533 v. Donna Studebaker, born Bef. 1958.