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• Residence: Johnstown, Cambria County, PA

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111237735/harvey-benjamin-royer

Plot Northeast Lawn

Family/Spouse: Rosa Ada Schwenk. Rosa was born on 29 Jan 1878 in Pennsylvania; died on 8 Nov 1959 in Los Angeles County, CA; was buried in Loma Vista Memorial Park, Fullerton, Orange County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Merrill Clarence Royer was born on 28 Nov 1896 in Pennsylvania; died on 20 Mar 1973 in Yucaipa, San Bernardino County, CA; was buried in Loma Vista Memorial Park, Fullerton, Orange County, CA.
2. Leroy Royer was born in May 1899 in Pennsylvania; died on 2 Oct 1937 in Ventura County, CA; was buried in Loma Vista Memorial Park, Fullerton, Orange County, CA.

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74218090/franklin-v-royer

Franklin married Susan Brungard on 03 Jan 1869. Susan (daughter of John Brungard and Elizabeth Hoy) was born on 28 Jan 1843 in Pennsylvania; died on 27 Sep 1925 in Los Angeles County, CA; was buried in Saint Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74218317/susan-royer

Plot Northeast Lawn

Note: Susan's name is on a shared headstone with her husband Franklin in Saint Mathew Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Clinton County, PA. Please note, however, that she died in California where both of her son's lived. And there was an entry on Find a Grave for her name for Loma Visa Memorial Park with a photo of a headstone that matches the style of the headstone for both of her sons who are also buried there. Currently the only entry for her on Find a Grave is for Saint Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, but it includes the headstone photo that appears to be from California.

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• Residence: Brush Valley, Centre County, PA

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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]

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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.

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16897311/john-brungard

Son of Martin Brungard and Catharine Wentz. John was married twice. First to Margaret Condo on May 10, 1820. They had two girls: Catharine Brungart and Sarah Brungart. They started their life together in Brush Valley and then settled in Sugar Valley, east of Loganton on a farm adjoining that of his brother, Martin. Later, on January 7, 1825, John married Elizabeth Hoy. From that marriage there were 10 children: Mary, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Abaline, Thomas M., Joseph, Charlotte, Precilla, Lydia Ellen, and Susan.
Son of JOHANN MARTIN BRUNGART/BRUNCKHARDT & MARIA CATHARINE WENTZ

Married (1): May 10, 1820, MARGARET CONDO
Two children:
1. Catherine BRUNGARD (Kleckner) 1821 - 1901
2. Saloma Sarah BRUNGARD (Snook) 1822 - 1890

Married (2): Jan 7, 1825, ELIZABETH HOY
Ten children:
1. Mary BRUNGARD (Herb) 1826 - 1891
2. Margaret Rebecca BRUNGARD (Spotts) 1827 - 1887
3. Elizabeth BRUNGARD (Kreamer) 1829 - 1898
4. Abalina Mary BRUNGARD (Spayd) 1831 -1906
5. Thomas M. BRUNGARD (Royer) 1833 - 1909
6. Joseph S. BRUNGARD (Mark) 1835 - 1907
7. Charlotte BRUNGARD (Spotts) 1837 - 1862
8. Priscilla BRUNGARD (Gramley) 1839 - 1869
9. Lydia Ellen BRUNGARD (Long) 1841 - 1871
10. Susannah "Susan" BRUNGARD (Royer) 1843 - 1925

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16897311/john-brungard

John married Elizabeth Hoy. Elizabeth was born on 27 Jun 1803 in Centre County, PA; died on 31 Jan 1860 in Loganton, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Fairview Evangelical Cemetery, Loganton, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Daughter of GEORGE ALBERT HOY & ELIZABETH KLEE/CLAY
Married: JOHN/JOHANNES BRUNGARD
Ten children:
1. Mary BRUNGARD 1826 - 1891
2. Margaret Rebecca BRUNGARD 1827 - 1887
3. Elizabeth BRUNGARD 1829 - 1898
4. Abalina Mary BRUNGARD 1831 -1906
5. Thomas M. BRUNGARD 1833 - 1909
6. Joseph S. BRUNGARD 1835 - 1907
7. Charlotte BRUNGARD 1837 - 1862
8. Priscilla BRUNGARD 1839 - 1869
9. Lydia Ellen BRUNGARD 1841 - 1871
10. Susannah "Susan" BRUNGARD 1843 - 1925

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59015014/elizabeth-brungard

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• Residence: Brush Valley, Centre County, PA

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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]

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

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