Notes:

Section 1, Row 10, #18. Daughter of Charles Roland Royer and Annie (Frank) Royer.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237667198/helen-frank-royer

Plot: Section 1 row 10 plot 18

Inscription
d/o Roland and Annie
3 years 7 months 21 days

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89497606/roland-charles-royer

Section 6, Row 12, #8. Next to wife.

Roland married Anna Frank. Anna was born on 25 Jul 1863 in Centre County, PA; died on 24 Jul 1940 in Blair County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89497674/annie-m_-royer

Section 6, Row 12, #8. Next to husband.

Notes:

Buried Section 1, Row 5, #13. Next to wife Polly (Mary).

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63463067/john-george_washington-royer

John married Mary Polly Harter. Mary was born on 19 Sep 1828 in Centre County, PA; died on 31 Oct 1912 in Miles Township, Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emanuel was a brother of Mary Polly Harter

COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 503
EMANUEL HARTER, a prominent and well-to-do agriculturist of Miles township. Centre county, is deserving of mention in this volume not only for his own achievements, but because of his being a member of a well-known pioneer family.
Andrew Harter, his grandfather, was reared on the banks of the Tulpehocken river, and shortly after marriage with Miss Sally Rupp settled (about 1790) in Haines township, Centre county, near Aaronsburg, upon a farm of 100 acres which he had previously purchased. The journey was made in a covered wagon, and a shoemaker accompanied the party to its destination.
Andrew Harter was a carpenter by trade, but most of his time was given to clearing and cultivating his land, which he took in a primitive state. He built a cabin of hewed trees in one day, occupying it the next, and in this humble abode blankets two years served as the only doors they had. Although he never became wealthy, he acquired a competence, and after twelve years the original cabin was replaced by a more commodious structure. In religion he was a Lutheran, and he helped to found the Aaronsburg Church. One noticeable trait was his frankness of speech, even the minister being subject to this outspoken critic on occasion.
Honest and upright, his “word was as good as his bond" in a business deal. His political convictions as a Democrat were maintained with characteristic firmness. During his later years he did no work at his trade except in improving his own property, but throughout his life he was often called upon to doctor horses, as he seemed to have a talent for understanding and treating their ailments. At the time of his death, which occurred during the Civil war, he was in his eighty-eighth year, yet every one of his teeth was in place and perfectly sound. His wife had died many years before, and the remains of both were interred at Aaronsburg.
They had nine children, of whom six lived to adult age;
John died in Gregg township, Centre county;
Jacob, in Nittany Valley;
Andrew, in Penn township, Centre county;
George is mentioned more fully below;
William died in Haines township, Centre county;
and Lydia (Mrs. Henry Swartz) died near Pleasant Gap, Centre county.
George Harter, the father of our subject, was born in Haines township, Centre county, in 1805, and was reared to farm work. There were no free schools then, his early instruction being secured entirely in the German schools of the day. He was an excellent penman, and in later years became a prominent citizen of the locality, noted for his successful management of his farms, his estate being at his death estimated at $17,000. He was five feet, eight inches in height, and weighed 155 pounds, was strong and robust, and an industrious worker. Although he was never afraid to give voice to his opinion, he was not quarrelsome, and never sued or was sued in court. He was a Lutheran in early life, later becoming an active member of the U. B. Church, and he always took great interest in all that pertained to local improvement. In politics he was a Democrat. His first wife, Mary (Wolfe) (our subject's mother), was born in Haines township, in 1808, a daughter of George Valentine and Sally (Wise) Wolfe. The young couple settled upon a rented farm in Haines township, Andrew Harter giving to this son, as to all the others, two horses, a wagon, a cow and two pigs.
Nearly all of the boys prospered after being thus started in life, and George Harter was able, in 1841, to buy from Jefferson Royer a farm of 210 acres near Rockville, Centre county. Later he sold this and purchased the old Haines farm, in Penn township, Centre county, where he lived until old age caused him to retire from active work. His last days were spent at Millheim, and there he died at the age of seventy-eight. His first wife passed away in Penn township, aged fifty-three years, and his remains rest beside hers at Millheim. His second wife, Mrs. Sally Droxel, a widow, survived him, and after his death returned to her early home at Annville, Lebanon Co., Penn., where she died.
There were no children by the second union, but by the first there were twelve, namely:
Polly, widow of George Royer, of Rebersburg;
Lydia, who died in childhood;
Emanuel, our subject;
Absalom, a farmer of Haines township. Centre county;
Susan (Mrs. Michael Fiedler), of Millheim;
Sarah, who married Rev. Lewis Fleisher, a minister of the U. B. Church, and died in Lebanon county,
Penn.;
Daniel, a farmer of Brush Valley;
Catherine, widow of William Neese, of Brush Valley;
Reuben, of Penn township. Centre county ;
James, who died in childhood;
Phoebe (Mrs. A. R. Alexander), of Penn township, Centre county;
and George W. , of Millheim.
Emanuel Harter was born on the old farm in Haines township. Centre county, July 31, 1831, and while he was a boy his parents removed to Brush Valley. As he was the eldest son and his help was needed at home, his school attendance was irregular, and he could not even take full advantage of such opportunities as the locality afforded. His father was engaged for many years in hauling merchandise to and from Lewistown, Lewisburg, Lock Haven, Flemington and other points, and often hauled coal from Snow Shoe for the use of blacksmiths. Emanuel proved himself so capable and trustworthy that at an early age he was placed in charge of a team, helping even to haul clover seed to Little York, a trip requiring fifteen days, and in all his work he never had a horse die or a wagon break down, or met with any serious accident of any kind.
After the age of eighteen he did not go to school at all, but remained at home until he was about twenty-five years old, his labor being given to his father. He was a dutiful son, and there was never an impatient word passed between him and his parents. On January 19, 1856, he was married in Millheim to Miss Lavina Bierly, of Brush Valley, a native of Rebersburg, and a daughter of John aud Priscilla (Wolfe) Bierly. Mr. Harter rented the old Jacob Brungart farm in Brush Valley, and established himself there temporarily, his outfit being entirely second-hand and pur- chased mostly "on time." He also lived for a time upon rented farms in Penn township. Centre county, and in the Nittany Valley, Clinton county, but in 1868 he purchased 218 acres of land near Rebersburg, and has ever since resided there. He sold 102 acres immediately after its purchase to Samuel Loose, and for the portion retained, which was worth $9,000, he went in debt, having only about $7,000, which he had saved, to apply upon it. About 1875 he pur- chased an additional thirty acres from William Foster for $3,000, and this is now a part of his farm. At various times Mr. Harter has owned extensive tracts of mountain land, and still has some of it, although he has sold portions as oc- casion offered. His farm is well-improved, and a number of substantial buildings have been built by Mr. Harter, in addition to those upon the homestead. His home is well-furnished, the equipment including a fine piano, one of the few in Brush Valley. While both Mr. and Mrs. Har- ter have received property from their parents, their losses have been greater than the amount thus obtained, and their present prosperity is due to their own effort. They had three children: James C. died at the age of live years;Susan Ella married C. C. Loose, of Rebersburg; and Sally, an accomplished young lady, is at home.
Mr. Harter's sympathies are with the Democratic party in the main, but when the best men are on the other ticket he is sufficiently patriotic and independent to vote for them. He has been supervisor and overseer of the poor, and his public work has been marked by the same quiet devotion to duty which has won his success in his private business. For nineteen years he was manager of the Bald Eagle, Nittany, Penn, and Brush Valleys Turn Pike, this long term of successful service reflecting great credit upon him.
He is not connected with any Church, but has lent more substantial assistance to various re- ligious movements than many who are members.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63463091/polly-mary-royer

Section 1, Row 5, #13, next to husband John G.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Residence: Royer farm north of Rebersburg, PA

Notes:

Henry was 15 when his father bought the Rebersburg farm. (info from Josephine)

Name: Henry ROYER
Prefix: Col. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Birth: 6 APR 1796 in Bethel Twp., Berks Co., PA 9 10
Death: 8 JUL 1890 in Rebersburg, Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA 12 10
Burial: St. Peter's Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre Co., PA 12 10
Note: 1860 - age 64.
1870 - age 70.
1880 - age 83. States he has an "inflamed brain." Also in household, Eva Greninger, age 27.

Sources:
1. Type: Census
Title: 1860 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
2. Type: Census
Title: 1870 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
3. Type: Census
Title: 1880 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
Text: written by enumerator as Mr. Royer Henry
4. Type: Book
Title: History of Centre and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania
Author: John Blair Linn
Publication: J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia, PA
Date: 1883
Text: Col. Henry Royer, h/o Mary Gross
5. Type: Book
Title: History of Gift, Kern & Royer Family
Author: Aaron Kern Gift
Publication: Herald Printing & Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA
Date: 1909
Text: Henry Royer, s/o John George & Elizabeth Shuey Royer, h/o Mary Gross
6. Type: Book
Title: The Cemeteries of Miles Township
Author: Centre County Genealogical Society
Publication: Centre County Genealogical Society
Date: 2004
Text: Co. Henry Royer
7. Type: Book
Title: Wills of Centre County, PA
Author: Col. Ira F. Fravel
Date: 19 Jan 1939
9. Type: Book
Title: History of Gift, Kern & Royer Family
Author: Aaron Kern Gift
Publication: Herald Printing & Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA
Date: 1909
Text: Berks Co.
10. Type: Book
Title: The Cemeteries of Miles Township
Author: Centre County Genealogical Society
Publication: Centre County Genealogical Society
Date: 2004
12. Type: Book
Title: History of Gift, Kern & Royer Family
Author: Aaron Kern Gift
Publication: Herald Printing & Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA
Date: 1909

From the History of Centre & Clinton Counties, PA: Henry Royer (Col.) came into the valley with his father, John G., in 1811, and now owns and occupies the old homestead. He is eighty-four years of age, and is in the enjoyment of good health. To his kindness and good memory the local historian is indebted for many facts relating to the history of Miles township. Mr. Royer is married to Miss Mary Gross, of New Berlin. They had five children, -- one son, George, who died about a year ago; four daughters: Elizabeth, married to Thomas Wolfe; Phoebe, married to Daniel Brungart; Elvina, married to Aaron Creep, Sugar Valley; and Isabella, who was married to J. P. Kryder. All the daughters are living. Elvina's and Isabella's husband's are dead.

http://books.google.com/books?id=IxYUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA164&dq=%22colonel+henry+royer%22&ei=rZPmSNDZM43sswPN3eT2Bg#PPA165,M1
THE HISTORICAL JOURNAL: A MONTHLY RECORD OF LOCAL HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY, DEVOTED PRINCIPALLY TO NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. BY JOHN F. MEGINNESS, ("JOHN OF LANCASTER.") VOLUME I. WILLIAMSPORT, PA.: GAZETTE AND BULLETIN PRINTING HOUSE. 1888. The Historical Journal By John Franklin Meginness

COLONEL HENRY ROYER, of Miles Township, Centre County. Pa., was 91 years old on the 16th of April, 1887. He is the picture of health and is in the enjoyment of all his faculties: liberal-minded and intelligent, he has always been to the front when anything was to be done to promote the educational, material, or religious interests of Brush Valley. As a repository of local history of Miles and Haines Townships, he has been invaluable to those of us who have endeavored to preserve all that was valuable in that direction.
Colonel Royer's grandfather, Christopher Royer, came from the Palatinate and settled in Lancaster County. The old great-grandmother came over at the same time. She felt sadly in coming to a new country where there would be no church or ministers. The captain of the vessel, a good man, consoled her by saying "one could worship in the heart under a tree." The first sermon she heard in the new country was under an oak tree on the present site of Lancaster City.
Christopher Royer and his wife were both buried at Rap's church, Lebanon County. Their son, John George Royer, born in Bethel Township, Berks County, December 12, 1750, came to Brush Valley in 1811, and died there July 30, 1822. Four of his children grew up: Catherine, who married John Kern; Elizabeth, married Josiah Gift; Christena died single, and Colonel Henry, born within four miles of Millerstown, Berks County (Bethel Township), April 6, 1796.
When they came to Brush Valley, in 1811, there was but one house in Rebersburg (beside the church), the house in which Judge Samuel Fraaks now lives. The hotel, which was older, was burned down.
Colonel Royer owns the old homestead and farm of his father. It lies west, north, and adjoining Rebersburg, being the home and place where Conrad Reber lived, who also laid out the western part of Rebersburg in 1809, and after whom the town was named.
In these seventy six years Colonel Royer has been an eye witness of all the important changes that have occurred in the valley. When he came little land was cleared; the trees between his home and the site of Rebersburg had boon "circled," and were dead. He remembers all the old settlers. But to relate his recollections would be only to go over what Professor Henry Meyer has so ably set forth in his contribution to the history of Centre County. The Colonel thinks himself well, physically, as he can walk up from town, half a mile, to his farm and back almost daily, and he drives to Millheim and Coburn, or out the valley, six or seven miles, to visit his daughter, Widow Kryder. His memory is good ; he gives exact dates and relates in detail all the incidents of his life with no apparent effort. He spends his time principally in reading: reads and writes both in English and German, and is without question one of the most remarkable men for absolutely unimpaired faculties that I have ever heard of. He expects to bury all us historians.
Colonel Royer was married in the holidays of 1821 to Miss Mary Gross, of New Berlin. She was born September 20, 1800, and died June 25, 1883. They had five children: George, who died in 1881 ; Elizabeth, married Thomas Wolf; Phoebe, married Daniel Brungart, of Rebersburg; Elvina, married Aaron Creep, of Sugar Valley, and Isabella, widow of J. P. Kryder.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60806835/henry-royer

Section 1, Row 10, #16

Henry married Mary Gross. Mary (daughter of Henry "Henrich" Gross and Phoebe Havice) was born on 27 Mar 1801; died on 25 Jun 1883 in Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Royer farm north of Rebersburg, PA

Notes:

Book - Cemeteries of Miles Township, gives birth date as 29 September 1800.
Buried Section 1, Row 10, #17. Next to husband Henry.
from Shueyfamily.org
different date of birth
Name: Mary Gross
Birth: 20 SEP 1800 in New Berlin, Northumberland Co, PA
Death: 25 JUN 1883 in Centre Co, PA
Burial: Rebersburg, PA

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jenn222&id=I41434
Extended Family Tree - 12 Oct 2008 Contact: Jennifer jenn222@nycap.rr.com

Name: Mary GROSS 1 2 3 4 5
Birth: 29 SEP 1800 in New Berlin, Northumberland Co., PA 6 7 8
Death: 25 JUN 1883 in Centre Co., PA 9 10 11
Burial: 27 JUN 1883 St. Peter's Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre Co., PA 10 11 12
Note: 1860 - age 59.
1870 - age 69.
1880 - age 79.

From Suzanne Rice: From Samuel Gramly's Diary - Clinton Co. Genealogical Society, 2003: Mary GROSS wife of Henry ROYER was buried 27 Jun 1883.

Sources:
1. Type: Book
Title: History of Centre and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania
Author: John Blair Linn
Publication: J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia, PA
Date: 1883
Text: Mary Gross
2. Type: Census
Title: 1860 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
Text: Polly
3. Type: Census
Title: 1870 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
Text: Mary
4. Type: Census
Title: 1880 U.S. Census
Place: Miles Twp., Centre Co., PA
Media: Scanned Image
Location: Ancestry.com
Text: Pollie
5. Type: Book
Title: The Cemeteries of Miles Township
Author: Centre County Genealogical Society
Publication: Centre County Genealogical Society
Date: 2004
Text: Mary Gross, w/o Col. Henry Royer
6. Type: Web Site
Author: John Shuey; jshuey@shueyfamily.org
Title: ShueyFamily.org
URL: Ancestry.com WorldTree
Date: 4 Oct 2004
Text: 28 Sep 1800, New Berlin Northumberland Co., PA
7. Type: Book
Title: History of Gift, Kern & Royer Family
Author: Aaron Kern Gift
Publication: Herald Printing & Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA
Date: 1909
Text: 29 May 1801
8. Type: Book
Title: The Cemeteries of Miles Township
Author: Centre County Genealogical Society
Publication: Centre County Genealogical Society
Date: 2004
Text: 29 Sep 1800
9. Type: Web Site
Author: John Shuey; jshuey@shueyfamily.org
Title: ShueyFamily.org
URL: Ancestry.com WorldTree
Date: 4 Oct 2004
10. Type: Book
Title: History of Gift, Kern & Royer Family
Author: Aaron Kern Gift
Publication: Herald Printing & Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA
Date: 1909
11. Type: Book
Title: The Cemeteries of Miles Township
Author: Centre County Genealogical Society
Publication: Centre County Genealogical Society
Date: 2004
12. Type: E-Mail Message Author: Suzanne (Walkowiak) Rice Location: rice2cats4 (at) nationwide.net

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60807001/mary-royer