Abigail Royer

Female 1836 - 1916  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Abigail Royer was born on 02 Apr 1836 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA (daughter of Henry Royer and Susan Wolfe); died on 26 Jun 1916; was buried in Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Booneville, Clinton County, PA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70654447/abigail-brungard

    Family/Spouse: Thomas Brungard. Thomas was born on 14 Nov 1833 in Green Township, Clinton County, PA; died on 27 Oct 1909 in Logan Township, Clinton County, PA; was buried on 30 Oct 1909 in Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Booneville, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Charlotte M. Brungard was born on 14 Dec 1857 in Pennsylvania; died on 2 Feb 1936 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA; was buried on 5 Feb 1926 in Fairview Evangelical Cemetery, Loganton, Clinton County, PA.
    2. Annie Brungard died on 15 Jun 1894.
    3. Harry Brungard
    4. John H. Brungard was born on 1 Mar 1863 in Pennsylvania; died on 21 May 1905; was buried in Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Booneville, Clinton County, PA.
    5. Harvey Ceatan Brungard was born on 19 May 1872 in Clinton County, PA; died on 28 Apr 1944 in Mahoning Township, Montour County, PA; was buried on 1 May 1944 in Lewisburg, Union County, PA.
    6. Newton Royer Brungard was born on 18 Feb 1859 in Clinton County, PA; died on 23 Nov 1931 in Union Township, Huntington County, PA; was buried on 26 Nov 1931 in Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Booneville, Clinton County, PA.
    7. Margaret Ellen Brungard was born on 22 Jul 1866 in Pennsylvania; died on 13 Dec 1932 in Logan Township, Clinton County, PA; was buried on 16 Dec 1932 in Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Booneville, Clinton County, PA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry RoyerHenry Royer was born on 11 Jun 1802 in Northumberland (Snyder) County, PA (son of Christopher Royer and Magdaline Gross); died on 17 Jul 1849 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Brush Valley, Centre County, PA

    Notes:

    COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Page 410
    T. E. ROYER, one of the most extensive land owners of Miles township. Centre county, is a veteran soldier whose gallant service in the war of the Rebellion won him lasting honor. Born September 17, 1840, he was in the full flush of manhood when, on August 25, 1862, he offered himself in his country's cause as a private in Company A, 148th P. V. L, which was recruited at Rebersburg. His first battle was at Chancellorsville, and he took part in the engagements at Mine Run, Gettysburg, Bristol Station, Auburn Mills, and all others of his regiment until, during the fierce charge made by the 148th at Spottsylvania Court House, he was disabled for such work as the members of that famous regiment were usually assigned to. The thumb and third finger of his right hand were shot away, but as soon as his wounds were healed Mr. Royer joined the Convalescent Corps, 51st Company, and remained on duty until mustered out with the rank of corporal August 25, 1865, when he returned to Brush Valley.
    The Royer family were among the early settlers of Berks county, Penn., but have long been identified with Brush Valley, Christopher Royer, our subject's grandfather, having settled there in 1807. He was born June 19, 1768, and died October 16, 1849. The mill north of Rockville was built by him, and he owned a large tract of land in that vicinity. In addition to his farm work he carried on a distillery. His children were Daniel, Henry, Amos, Jefferson, Joel, Catharine, Elizabeth, Sarah and Barbara.
    Henry Royer, our subject's father, was born in Snyder county (then Union county), near Middleburg, and was next to the youngest of the sons. He was a boy in his "teens" when his father came to Brush Valley, and his schooling was such as the times afforded, but his good sense and judgment made up in a large measure for lack of training. He was married in Brush Valley, when a young man, to Susan Wolfe, daughter of George 'Wolfe, and a native of Haines township. Centre county. He then located near Rockville on one of his father's farms, and followed agriculture during his active life, acquiring a fair competence, although he only lived to the age of forty-one years. He died in Sugar Valley, and his wife, who passed away before him at the age of thirty-eight, died in Brush Valley, both being buried at Rebersburg. He was a Whig, later a Republican, and was a stanch supporter of the principles of the party. In religious work he was active as a member of the Reformed Church, and he always showed hearty sympathy with any worthy improvement.
    He had nine children, namely:
    Joseph, who died at Howard, Centre county, was a prominent merchant and grain dealer;
    T. E. is mentioned more fully below; Frank, a lumberman, resides at Loganton, Penn;
    Henry G. is a resident of Johnstown, Penn. G. Scott, of Easton, is a rail- road conductor;
    Annie married David Guswite, of Greene township, Clinton Co., Penn.;
    Abigail married Thomas Brungart, of Sugar Valley;
    Rachel is now Mrs. Andrew Ocker, of Madisonburg, and Isabella married J. D. Johnston, of Easton.
    T. E. Royer was born September 17, 1840, the family then living near Rebersburg. His first school was at Tylersville, where his parents lived for awhile, and a Mr. Divens was his first teacher. Great improvement in educational facilities has been made since that time, and no one can be more heartily in favor of this progress than Mr. Royer. He certainly deserves credit for his effective use of his opportunities, his studies being pursued until he was himself qualified to teach. After hehad completed the course offered in the country schools, he studied higher branches at Rebersburg under Prof. Magee and Samuel Gramley, and when a young man he taught school in Sugar Valley, but the occupation did not agree with him and he decided to find other employment. As he was but a child when his father died, he made his home with Col. Henry Royer, near Rebersburg, and there became familiar with farm work, and he also learned the carpenter's trade under Jacob Frederick, of Aaronsburg.
    In 1868 Mr. Royer married Miss Emma Haines, a native of Brush Valley, and a daughter of Jeremiah and Susan (Brungart) Haines.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76618642/henry-royer

    s/o Christopher & Magdalena (Gross) Royer

    Section 1, Row 12, #29. Next to wife Susanna. Next stone in front of old one with year dates only.

    Henry married Susan Wolfe. Susan (daughter of George Wolfe) was born on 22 Aug 1811; died on 17 Aug 1844; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Susan WolfeSusan Wolfe was born on 22 Aug 1811 (daughter of George Wolfe); died on 17 Aug 1844; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76528205/susanna-royer

    wife of Henry (1802-1849), d/o George Wolfe (1760-1836)

    Section 1, Row 12, #28. Next to husband. New stone in front of old one, gives year dates only.

    Children:
    1. Joseph Royer was born on 8 Apr 1832 in Pennsylvania; died on 27 Sep 1891 in Howard, Centre County, PA; was buried in Howard Cemetery, Howard, Centre County, PA.
    2. Annie Royer was born on 31 May 1834 in Centre County, PA; died on 26 Jan 1926 in Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Clinton County, PA.
    3. 1. Abigail Royer was born on 02 Apr 1836 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; died on 26 Jun 1916; was buried in Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Booneville, Clinton County, PA.
    4. Rachael Catherine Royer was born on 03 Oct 1838 in Pennsylvania; died on 25 Jun 1916 in Miles Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 29 Jun 1916 in Madisonburg Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Madisonburg, Centre County, PA.
    5. Thomas Elias Royer was born on 17 Sep 1840 in Centre County, PA; died on 7 Feb 1912 in Miles Township, Centre County, PA; was buried on 12 Feb 1912 in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    6. Franklin V. Royer was born on 26 Dec 1842 in Pennsylvania; died on 05 Jul 1900 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Clinton County, PA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Christopher RoyerChristopher Royer was born on 19 Jun 1768 in Berks County, PA (son of Georg Christopher Royer and Catharine Royer); died on 16 Oct 1849; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Brush Valley, Centre County, PA

    Notes:

    Commemorative Biography of Central Penn:
    Christopher settled in Brush Valley in 1807. The mill north of Rockville was built by him and he owned a large tract of land in that area. In addition he owned a distillery. His children were: Daniel, Henry, Amos, Jefferson, Joel, Catherine, Elizabeth, Sarah & Barbara.

    Buried:
    Buried Section 1, Row 12, #25 next to wife Magdalena (Gross)

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76076522/christopher-royer

    Christopher married Magdaline Gross. Magdaline was born on 09 Mar 1769; died on 17 Mar 1836; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Magdaline GrossMagdaline Gross was born on 09 Mar 1769; died on 17 Mar 1836; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76076603/magdalena-royer

    Section 1, Row 12, #26, next to husband Christopher.

    Children:
    1. Daniel Royer was born on 25 Apr 1793 in Pennsylvania; died on 21 Jan 1876; was buried in Mount Bethel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lamar, Clinton County, PA.
    2. Catharine Royer was born on 25 Jun 1795; died on 10 Oct 1878; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    3. Elizabeth Royer was born on 23 Apr 1797; died on 26 May 1834; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    4. Sarah Royer was born on 11 Apr 1799; died on 25 Nov 1868 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    5. 2. Henry Royer was born on 11 Jun 1802 in Northumberland (Snyder) County, PA; died on 17 Jul 1849 in Sugar Valley, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    6. Barbara Royer was born on 21 Nov 1804 in Pennsylvania; died on 17 Aug 1873 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    7. Amos Royer was born on 12 Sep 1806 in Northumberland (Snyder) County, PA; died on 24 Jun 1894; was buried in Pine Hall Cemetery, State College, Centre County, PA.
    8. Thomas Jefferson Royer was born on 29 Aug 1808 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; died on 26 Nov 1895; was buried in Evangelical Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    9. Joel Royer was born on 17 Jul 1810 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; died on 21 Nov 1893 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.

  3. 6.  George Wolfe
    Children:
    1. 3. Susan Wolfe was born on 22 Aug 1811; died on 17 Aug 1844; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Georg Christopher RoyerGeorg Christopher Royer was born on 13 Feb 1718 in Rhineland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 14 Mar 1796 in Lebanon County, PA; was buried in Klopps Church Cemetery, Hamlin, Lebanon County, PA.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 1748, Germany

    Notes:

    The original Christopher Royer, whose genealogical history follows, was born at Rhine Pfaltz, South Germany, where he was also married. Their issue was one daughter. In 1748, the parents, with their only child, embarked for America. During the first part of their voyage, his wife became greatly distressed and troubled. She said, "In America all is wild, and there are no churches nor preachers," but the captain of the ship assured her that there was no need of troubling herself, that there were churches everywhere in America, which afterwards proved to be true, for the first sermon her husband heard was under a shady white oak tree, where the city of Lancaster now stands, which was then a small village. After receiving this assurance, she became more calm, apparently, but there must have been deep-seated anxiety in her mind, for some time later she become sick and died. She was buried in a watery grave, "the ocean," leaving her infant daughter in the care of her bereaved husband. This made the remainder of the journey very sad and lonesome. In due time, they landed at Philadelphia, Pa. He came to the locality, where the city of Lancaster now stands. His little daughter grew to womanhood among friends and at Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. ,Pa., she married Jacob Gungle. While living at Lancaster, he married his second wife. Miss Catharine Royer, of American birth and of the same name, but so far as known there was no relationship between them. Here his oldest son, Johan George, was born.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60792966/georg-christoph-royer
    Spelling of surname at time of burial was RYER.
    Georg Christoph “Stophle” Royer.
    Husband of Anna Barbara Degen (1st wife); Catharine Ryer (Royer) (2nd wife);
    Father of Anna Margaretha by first wife and John George, Christian, Christopher Jr., Sebastian and Amos.

    Georg married Catharine Royer. Catharine (daughter of Sebastian Royer and Agnes Elizabeth Flockwirth) was born in Sep 1728 in Lancaster County, PA; died on 28 Apr 1809 in Lebanon County, PA; was buried in Klopps Church Cemetery, Hamlin, Lebanon County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Catharine RoyerCatharine Royer was born in Sep 1728 in Lancaster County, PA (daughter of Sebastian Royer and Agnes Elizabeth Flockwirth); died on 28 Apr 1809 in Lebanon County, PA; was buried in Klopps Church Cemetery, Hamlin, Lebanon County, PA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60801666/catharine-royer

    Spelling at time of burial was RYER.
    Daughter and youngest child of Sebastian Mathias Ryer (Royer) and Agnes Flockert;
    2nd wife of Georg Christoph (Stophle) Ryer (Royer); Mother of John George, Christian; Christopher Jr., Sebastian and Amos.

    Row 6 #12

    Children:
    1. John George Royer was born on 12 Dec 1750 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA; died on 30 Jul 1823 in Rebersburg, Centre County, PA; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    2. Sebastian Royer was born on 21 Jun 1765 in Berwick Township, Lancaster County, PA; died on 28 Jan 1829 in Middleburg, Snyder County, PA; was buried in Hassinger's Old Cemetery, Middleburg, Franklin Township, Snyder County, PA.
    3. Christian Royer was born in Mar 1767 in Berks County, PA; died on 11 Jun 1842 in Richland County, OH; was buried in Shambaugh Cemetery, Lucas, Richland County, OH.
    4. 4. Christopher Royer was born on 19 Jun 1768 in Berks County, PA; died on 16 Oct 1849; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA.
    5. Amos Royer was born in 1770.