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Rebecca Moyer Meyer 1802–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1802

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 03 Feb 1874

Death Location: Whiteside, Illinois, United States

Father: Samuel Meyer

Mother: Elizabeth Shelley

Spouse(s): Benjamin Bechtel

Children(s): Samuel Bechtel, Solomon Bechtel, Abraham Bechtel, Ephram Bechtel, Mary Bechtel, Halana Prowant

The story of Rebecca Moyer Meyer began in 1802 in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1850, Rebecca Moyer Meyer resided in Chester, Wayne, Ohio, USA. Rebecca Moyer Meyer married Benjamin R Bechtel, and had children including Abraham Bechtel, Ephram M Bechtel, Halana Prowant, Kate Bechtel, Mary Bechtel, Nathan Bechtel, Samuel Bechtel, Solomon Bechtel. Rebecca Moyer Meyer passed away in 1874 in Whiteside, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Rebecca Moyer Meyer began in 1802 in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1850, Rebecca Moyer Meyer resided in Chester, Wayne, Ohio, USA.
  • Rebecca Moyer Meyer married Benjamin R Bechtel, and had children including Abraham Bechtel, Ephram M Bechtel, Halana Prowant, Kate Bechtel, Mary Bechtel, Nathan Bechtel, Samuel Bechtel, Solomon Bechtel.
  • Rebecca Moyer Meyer passed away in 1874 in Whiteside, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Meyer
1750–1832
Birth Location: Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States
SM
Elizabeth Shelley
1765–1850
Birth Location: Manchester, York, Pennsylvania, United States
ES

Spouses(s)

Benjamin Bechtel
1795–1855
Birth Location: Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
BB

Children(s)

Samuel Bechtel
1825–1908
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SB
Solomon Bechtel
1836–1915
Birth Location: Putnam, Ohio, United States
SB
Abraham Bechtel
1841–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
AB
Ephram Bechtel
1833–1928
Birth Location: Columbiana, Ohio, USA
EB
Mary Bechtel
1831–1919
Birth Location: Wooster, Wayne, Ohio, United States
MB
Halana Prowant
1829–1919
Birth Location: Chester Twp, Wayne, Ohio, United States
HP

Rebecca Meyer's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Meyer
1802–1874
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Samuel Meyer
1750–1832
Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth Shelley
1765–1850
Manchester, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Jacob Meyer
1721–1790
Switzerland
Unnamed
1758–1826
Franconia, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Christian Shelly
1729–1788
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Magdalena (Beidleman) Peelman
1729–1792
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Moyer
1695–1741
Meyer
1699–1741
Jacob Sr
1696–1752
Mary Kneissle
1689–1758
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Moyer
1667–1731

Rebecca Meyer's Descendants

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Rebecca (Moyer) Meyer (1802–03 Feb 1874) m. Benjamin (R) Bechtel (1795–07 Oct 1855)
  1. 1. Samuel Bechtel 1825–1908
  2. 2. Solomon Bechtel 1836–1915 m. Fannie (Maria) Crow 1844–1914
    1. 1. John (Albert) Bechtel 1883–1961
    2. 2. Sarah (Arvilla) Bechtel 1873–1970
    3. 3. Phoebe (May) Bechtel 1867–
    4. 4. Solomon (Henry) Bechtel 1863–1877
    5. 5. Ethel (Gertrude) Bechtel 1877–1879
    6. 6. William (Franklin) Bechtel 1861–1947
    7. 7. George (Washington) Bechtel 1871–1878
    8. 8. Clara (Geneva) Bechtel 1867–1877
    9. 9. Milton (LeRoy) Bechtel 1871–1943
  3. 3. Abraham Bechtel 1841–
  4. 4. Ephram (M) Bechtel 1833–1928 m. Sarah Bechtel 1842–
  5. 5. Mary Bechtel 1831–1919
  6. 6. Halana Prowant 1829–1919 m. William Provow 1825–1882
    1. 1. William (Henry) Prowant 1866–1947
    2. 2. Ephraim (Christian) Prowant 1863–1913 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Heckler 1866–1951
      1. 1. Leona (M.) Prowant 1905–
      2. 2. Pearl Prowant 1885–
      3. 3. Carel Prowant 1902–
      4. 4. Jennie Prowant 1893–
      5. 5. Margaret Prowant 1899–
      6. 6. Beulah (Vernell) Prowant 1907–
      7. 7. Leslie (H.) Prowant 1890–
      8. 8. Idabelle Prowant 1887–
      9. 9. Leonard Prowant 1897–1942
    3. 3. Sarah Heitzman 1871–
    4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Prowant 1850–1850
    5. 5. John Provant 1859–1950 m. Flora (Ann) Bowen 1864–1937
      1. 1. Margaret (P "Dot") Prowant 1892–1966 m. Paul (H) Cormany 1889–1966
        1. 1. J (Chalmer) Carmony 1916–
        2. 2. Dorothy (L) Cormany 1914–
        3. 3. Chalene (C) Cormans 1916–
      2. 2. Vellie (Vernell) Prowant 1886–1935
      3. 3. Voyle (Vernell) Prowant 1888–1975 m. Mary (Ellen) Cormany 1891–1980
        1. 1. Sarah (Marine) Prowant 1917–1973
        2. 2. Ethylle (Elizabeth) Prowant 1914– m. Herbert Kowitz 1914–
        3. 3. Francis (Vernell) Prowant 1916–1999 m. Minerva Linskill 1910–1987
        4. 4. Russell (Lee) Prowant 1919–1943 m. Mary (Madeline) Rice 1918–
      4. 4. Frances (Helena) Prowant 1894–1991 m. Merlin (Gibson) Miller 1893–1985
        1. 1. Iris (Pauline) Miller 1919–1999
        2. 2. Claire (Eugene) Miller 1922–2001
        3. 3. Gareth (L) Miller 1917–
        4. 4. Claire (Eugene) Miller 1922–
      5. 5. Forest ((Pro) Sidney) Prowant 1901–1989 m. Hazel (June) Virgin 1907–1972
        1. 1. Infant (Boy) Prowant 1942–1942
        2. 2. Gary (T) Prowant 1938–2019
        3. 3. Donald (John) Prowant 1926–2005
      6. 6. Beulah ((Dutchie) Amanda) Prowant 1890–1982 m. Galen (Burner) Hoak 1888–1961 m. Lee (J) Fuqua 1890–1945 m. Jesse (Frederick) Plumer 1892–1972
        1. 1. Lace Hoak 1917–1987
        2. 2. Donald (Bowen) Hoak 1919–1996 m. Shirley (Mae Mildred) Wise 1919–
        3. 3. Ruth (Ellen) Hoak 1913–1980 m. Preston (LeRoy) Kreider 1913–
      7. 7. Fred (Ernest) Prowant 1899–1966 m. Dorothy (Emiline) Hohnadel 1909–2005
        1. 1. Mimi Prowant 1946–2021
        2. 2. Florann (Elizabeth) Prowant 1941–2012 m. Larry (David) Colbert 1938–2016
        3. 3. Dolores (Dorlene) Prowant 1930–2017 m. Julian (Dennis) Martin 1924–1978
      8. 8. Frank ((Bob) Clare) Prowant 1904–1975 m. Florence (May) Kendall 1906–1967
        1. 1. Wallace (Dean) Prowant 1927–1991
        2. 2. Marvellis (May) Prowant 1934–2018
        3. 3. Frank (James) Prowant 1926–1973
      9. 9. Arlie (William) Prowant 1897–1974 m. Allene Thompson 1901–1968
      10. 10. John ((Jack) Ferdinand) Prowant 1896–1989 m. Maree (Fern) Snavely 1897–1977
        1. 1. Wilma (De Ett) Prowant 1920– m. Melvin (Lee) Pugh 1920– m. Frank (Melvin) Benson 1921–1944
      11. 11. Leo (Paul) Prowant 1902–1904
      12. 12. Alvin (Wesley) Prowant 1886–1965 m. Grace (Agnes) Sack 1891–1980
        1. 1. Leo (R) Prowant 1920–2002 m. Millie Woolridge 1916– m. Dorothy (Arlene) Heinbaugh 1922–
        2. 2. William (Howard "Bill") Prowant 1914–1984 m. Chrystal (May) Stein 1918–2004
        3. 3. Harold (Edward) Prowant 1912–1985 m. Ardetta (May) Reitzel 1913–
        4. 4. Arnold (C) Prowant 1925–2002 m. Shirley (Lou) Farthing 1926–2015
        5. 5. Beth (Irene) Prowant 1918–1920
    6. 6. Catherine ((Kate) Rebecca) Prowant 1856–1947 m. Aaron (M.) Musselman 1836–1912
      1. 1. Franklin (P.) Musselman 1888–1921
      2. 2. Edward Musselman 1881–1881
      3. 3. Nora (P) Musselman 1883–
      4. 4. William (P) Musselman 1879–1948
      5. 5. Addison (P.) Musselman 1882–

Rebecca Meyer's Timeline

8 Records

1801
1801
Birth of Rebecca Moyer Meyer in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1802
1802
Birth of Rebecca Moyer Meyer in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 48
Rebecca Moyer Meyer resided here in Chester, Wayne, Ohio, USA
Chester, Wayne, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 58
Rebecca Moyer Meyer resided here in Clyde, Whiteside, Illinois, USA
Clyde, Whiteside, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 58
Rebecca Moyer Meyer resided here in Lock Haven, Clinton, Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, Clinton, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 58
Rebecca Moyer Meyer resided here in Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 68
Rebecca Moyer Meyer resided here in Buffalo, Ogle, Illinois, USA
Buffalo, Ogle, Illinois, USA
1874
03 Feb 1874
Age 72
Death of Rebecca Moyer Meyer in Whiteside, Illinois, United States
Whiteside, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1801
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Buffalo, Ogle, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lock Haven, Clinton, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1097; Page: 291; Image: 294.
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1183; Page: 440; Image: 445.
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Clyde, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: M653_237; Page: 695; Image: 68.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Chester, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: M432_740; Page: 340; Image: 238.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1802
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Chester, Wayne, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Chester, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: M432_740; Page: 340; Image: 238.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Clyde, Whiteside, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Clyde, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: M653_237; Page: 695; Image: 68.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lock Haven, Clinton, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lock Haven, Clinton, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1097; Page: 291; Image: 294.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1183; Page: 440; Image: 445.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Buffalo, Ogle, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Buffalo, Ogle, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Feb 1874
    Event Place: Whiteside, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records
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