William Moyer and Sarah C. Hilbish

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Husband William Moyer ¹

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           Born: 27 Sep 1834 - Freeburg, Snyder Co, PA 1
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         Father: Frederick C. Moyer (1810-1891) 2
         Mother: Mary A. Boyer (1810-1896) 2

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       Marriage: 18 Dec 1860 3

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Wife Sarah C. Hilbish ³

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           Born: 2 Mar 1837 - Liverpool, Perry Co, PA 3
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         Father: John A. Hilbish (      -      ) 3
         Mother: Amelia Fisher (      -      ) 3

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Children

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1 M Frederick C. Moyer ³

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           Born: 24 Sep 1861 3
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         Spouse: Katie Reeser (      -      ) 3

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2 F Mary A. Moyer ³

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           Born: 9 Feb 1863 3
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         Spouse: Jefferson Samuel Pawling (1854-      ) 4

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3 F Ida J. Moyer ³

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           Born: 18 Jul 1865 3
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           Died: 21 Mar 1893 - Philadelphia, PA 3
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         Spouse: Charles F. Sessinger (      -      ) 3

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4 F Sarah E. Moyer ³

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           Born: 25 Oct 1866 3
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         Spouse: Did Not Marry

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5 F Bertha B. Moyer ³

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           Born: 8 Nov 1870 3
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         Spouse: William J. McNutt (      -      ) 3

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6 M William G. Moyer ³

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           Born: 20 Aug 1875 3
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7 M Myron A. Moyer ³

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           Born: 23 Apr 1878 3
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General Notes: Husband - William Moyer

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His education was begun in the schools of his native town. While attending school he assisted his father in the store, hotel and farm until he reached the age of fourteen, when, having passed through the course offered at the home schools, he was given better opportunities at Berrysburg Classical Institute, A. C. Fisher's select school at Selins Grove, Tuscarora Academy, Berrysburg Seminary, and Freeburg Academy. Being an apt scholar Mr. Moyer made good use of his time, and at the age of twenty was prepared to teach. Mathematics was always his favorite study, and this led him to acquire a knowledge of surveying, under the tuition of Henry Motz. In 1852 he learned the art of marble cutting in Philadelphia, and at a later date he made this knowledge useful in an establishment at Freeburg. From 1854 to 1858 he taught in the public schools of Freeburg, and in the latter year, having already gained recognition as a competent surveyor, he was elected county surveyor for a term of three years. After his retirement from this position he has continued to follow the same line of work independently, and had a large and lucrative business. He owned an excellent farm near Freeburg, and besides these varied interests he also did some notable work as a teacher of vocal music, conducting classes in Bedford, Dauphin, Juniata, Northumberland, Union and Centre counties, and in every district of his own county. After the organization of the Freeburg Musical College he had charge of the vocal department there until the death of his father, and conducted the annual conventions. In 1895 he established the Freeburg Opera House, where these annual conventions were held, and which supplied a place for similar entertainments throughout the year.

His interest in music was not surprising, as his family from his great-grandfather, Christopher Moyer, down to the youngest descendant, showed special gifts in this art.
Mr. Moyer was identified with the Republican party from its birth, and his first Presidential vote was cast for John C. Fremont. In 1863 he was elected county superintendent of schools for Snyder County, and served until 1872, and in 1881 he was chosen for a fourth term. In 1875 he became a justice of the peace, and this office he held for over twenty years. In 1864 he was commissioned as a notary public by Gov. Curtin, and he filled many positions such as assignee, guardian, executor and administrator.
He was a member of the Reformed Church, in which he held probably every office except that of preacher. Beginning in May, 1855, he served as superintendent of the Lutheran and Reformed Sunday-school, and served forty-three years in that position. He represented the school in many Sabbath-school conventions in his county, presiding at its first and twenty-eighth annual sessions, and was chosen as a delegate from his county to State conventions at Philadelphia, Lancaster, Williamsport, Johnstown, Sunbury, Carlisle and Harrisburg. In recognition of his merits and services, the honorary degree of Master of Arts was conferred upon Mr. Moyer in June, 1879, by Franklin and Marshall College.
As a practical friend to temperance, Mr. Moyer set an example, as he neither smoked, chewed nor drank, and the same was true of all his brothers.

1 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1103.

2 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1102.

3 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1104.

4 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 853, 1021, 1104.