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John Jacob Meyer 1732–1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1732

Birth Location: Muhlbach

Death Date: 1807

Death Location: Freeburg, PA

Father: Heinrich (Moyer)

Mother: Anna Kunigunda

Spouse(s): Susanna Meyer

Children(s): John Meyer, Michael Meyer, Jacob Meÿer, John Meyer

The story of John Jacob Meyer began in 1732 in Muhlbach. In 1751, John Jacob Meyer resided in Heidelberg, Lancaster Co., PA. John Jacob Meyer married Susanna Maria Meyer, and had children including Jacob Meyer, John Jacob Meyer, John Phillip Meyer, Michael Meyer. John Jacob Meyer passed away in 1807 in Freeburg, PA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Jacob Meyer began in 1732 in Muhlbach.
  • In 1751, John Jacob Meyer resided in Heidelberg, Lancaster Co., PA.
  • John Jacob Meyer married Susanna Maria Meyer, and had children including Jacob Meyer, John Jacob Meyer, John Phillip Meyer, Michael Meyer.
  • John Jacob Meyer passed away in 1807 in Freeburg, PA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Heinrich (Moyer)
1703–1758
Birth Location: Kerbach, Palatinate, Prussia
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Anna Kunigunda
1697–1770
Birth Location: Palantinate, Prussia
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Spouses(s)

Susanna Meyer
1730–1811
Birth Location: Germany
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Children(s)

John Meyer
1760–1815
Birth Location: Lancaster County
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Michael Meyer
1765–1845
Birth Location: Mulbach, Pennsylvania
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Jacob Meÿer
1787–
Birth Location: Setzingen, Württemberg, Deutschland
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John Meyer
1755–1831
Birth Location: Muhlbach, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania
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John Meyer's Ancestors

Self
John Meyer
1732–1807
Birth Place: Muhlbach
Parents
Heinrich (Henry) Meyer (Moyer)
1703–1758
Kerbach, Palatinate, Prussia
Anna Kunigunda
1697–1770
Palantinate, Prussia
Grandparents
Johannes (Henry) Mayer
1657–1730
Alzey, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Anna (Maria) Kaiser
1669–1720
Heidelberg, Baden, Germany
Peter Kunigunda
1675–1750
Sonnenberg, Thueringen, Germany
Anna (Clara) Christ
1680–1784
Sonnenberg, Aue-Schwarzenberg, Sachsen, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Johannes Mayer
1632–1724
Anna Buch
1628–1708
Jacob Mayer
1631–1706
Catharina Buchmillerin
1636–1703
Kunigunda
1650–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Heinrich Meyer
1609–1670
Anna Getman
1608–1660
Johannes Buch
1590–1640
Anna Ravoo
1592–1670

John Meyer's Descendants

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John (Jacob) Meyer (1732–1807) m. Susanna (Maria) Meyer (Abt. 1730–Bef. 1811)
  1. 1. John (Jacob) Meyer 1760–1815
  2. 2. Michael Meyer 1765–1845
  3. 3. Jacob Meÿer 1787–
  4. 4. John (Phillip) Meyer 1755–1831 m. Anna (Margaret) Morr 1759–1829
    1. 1. Christian Gast 1790–1888
    2. 2. Anna (Barbara) Meyer 1782–1847 m. John Motz 1781–1847
      1. 1. Samuel Motz 1818–1902 m. Sarah Rhein 1823–1917
        1. 1. Everett (Calvin) Motz 1845–1921 m. Elizabeth (Elmira) Shives 1845–1925
        2. 2. Martha (C) Motz 1868–1900
        3. 3. Samuel (B.) Motz 1859–1908
        4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Motz 1854–1945
        5. 5. Louise Motz 1862–
        6. 6. Infant (Daughter) Motz 1870–1870
        7. 7. Mildred Motz 1862–
        8. 8. Lib ((Elizabeth)) Motz 1865–1947
        9. 9. John (Harrison) Motz 1853–1922
        10. 10. Sarah (Louise) Motz 1850–1931
        11. 11. William (Henry) Motz 1861–1955
        12. 12. Molly Motz 1851–1938
        13. 13. Mary (A) Motz 1849–1934
        14. 14. Caroline Motz 1844–1867
        15. 15. Barbara (Ellen) Motz 1847–1928
        16. 16. Harriet (Hattie) Motz 1857–1947
        17. 17. Absalom Motz 1843–1919
      2. 2. John Motz 1832–1893
      3. 3. Mary Motz 1810–1877
      4. 4. Barbara Motz 1827–1861
      5. 5. Lydia Motz 1823–1892
      6. 6. Henry Motz 1820–1855
      7. 7. Susanna Motz 1816–1894
      8. 8. John Motz 1813–1853
      9. 9. George Motz 1804–1878

John Meyer's Timeline

7 Records

1732
1732
Birth of John Jacob Meyer in Muhlbach
Muhlbach
1733
1733
Age 1
Birth of John Jacob Meyer in Muhlbach, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania
Muhlbach, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania
1751
30 Jun 1751
Age 19
John Jacob Meyer resided here in Heidelberg, Lancaster Co., PA
Heidelberg, Lancaster Co., PA
1800
1800
Age 68
John Jacob Meyer resided here in Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
1807
1807
Age 75
Death of John Jacob Meyer in Freeburg, PA
Freeburg, PA
1808
24 Feb 1808
Age 76
Death of John Jacob Meyer in Freeburg, Penn Twp., Pennsylvania
Freeburg, Penn Twp., Pennsylvania
1808
16 Feb 1808
Age 76
Burial of John Jacob Meyer in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania
Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1751
    Event Place: Heidelberg, Lancaster Co., PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1733
    Event Place: Muhlbach, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 160 : 1920
    [2] Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1808
    Event Place: Freeburg, Penn Twp., Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 160 : 1920
    [2] Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1808
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 41; Page: 135; Image: 140; Family History Library Film: 363344

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Freeburg, PA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1732
    Event Place: Muhlbach
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