John Meyer and Esther Burkholder

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Husband John Meyer ¹

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           Born: 26 Oct 1769 - near Campbelltown, Lebanon Co, PA 1
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           Died: 17 Jul 1842 - near Freeburg, Washington Twp, Snyder Co, PA 1
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         Father: Christopher Meyer (Abt 1734/1744-1801) 2
         Mother: Anna Maria Schaeffer (1744-1823) 2

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Wife Esther Burkholder ¹

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General Notes: Husband - John Meyer

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He married and moved to Straubstown (now Freeburg), Pennsylvania, in 1801. On account of his giant stature, he was familiarly known as "big John Meyer." His descendants were quite numerous; most of them resided in Snyder County, and several in Centre County.

1 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 146.

2 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 141, 530.