Daniel Meyer

Male 1831 - 1918  (87 years)


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  • Name Daniel Meyer 
    Born 24 Feb 1831  Miles Township, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Residence Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Died 28 Sep 1918  Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 4
    Buried 02 Oct 1918  Dakota Cemetery, Dakota, Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144382007/daniel-meyer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

      Freeport Journal Standard October 4, 1918.

      Note: Obit. provided by linsey (#48491278) on 3-15-2016. Thank you.
    Person ID I375  Kreider Moyer
    Last Modified 17 Jul 2020 

    Father Capt Henry Meyer,   b. 02 Sep 1795, Strauburg, Northumberland County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Dec 1881, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Mother Hannah Bierly,   b. 26 May 1800, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Dec 1892, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Family ID F147  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Matilda Rebecca Smull,   b. 15 Oct 1828, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 01 Dec 1915, Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 1851  [1, 4
    Children 
     1. Sarah Ann Meyer,   b. 19 Dec 1851, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Mar 1898  (Age 46 years)
     2. Dorothy Hannah Meyer,   b. 22 Oct 1853, Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 07 Apr 1854  (Age 0 years)  [natural]
     3. Newton Henry Meyer,   b. 28 Jan 1855, Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 01 Jan 1873  (Age 17 years)  [natural]
     4. Thomas Ephraim Meyer,   b. 03 Oct 1856, Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Aug 1897, Rockford, Winnebago County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 40 years)
     5. John Franklin Meyer,   b. 21 Nov 1858, Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1950  (Age 91 years)
     6. Peter David Meyer,   b. 09 Apr 1861, Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Feb 1875  (Age 13 years)  [natural]
     7. Emma Jane Meyer,   b. 22 Oct 1863, Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [natural]
     8. Effie Susan Meyer,   b. 09 Mar 1866, Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Oct 1942, Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     9. Mary Meyer,   b. 11 Aug 1868, Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Sep 1868, Stephenson County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)  [natural]
    Last Modified 17 May 2018 
    Family ID F195  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 24 Feb 1831 - Miles Township, Centre County, PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - Stephenson County, IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 28 Sep 1918 - Stephenson County, IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 02 Oct 1918 - Dakota Cemetery, Dakota, Stephenson County, IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Genealogy of the Meyer Family by Henry Meyer

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

  • Sources 
    1. [S2] Genealogy of the Meyer Family, Meyer, Henry, (1890).

    2. [S41] Illinois deaths and stillbirths index, 1916-1947.

    3. [S29] Headstone photograph on findagrave.

    4. [S8] Descendants of Anthony Bierly 1743-1825, Rice, Suzanne Walkowiak, 1995.