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From Cheryl ( Royer) Miller
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Hello everyone, my name is Cheryl (Royer) Miller. My Dad is Harold Royer and my Grandfather was Herman Christopher Royer married to Mary Cathryn Royer. I am trying to locate anything about my ancestors before them or any of my relatives out there now. Please contact me with any information. Thanks!

Is the Coat of Arms which was originally on the welcome page anywhere on site? I too had a hard drive crash and it was not backed up. Fortunately all of my genealogical data was! Thanks for all you offer through these pages. Still have much to explore.

From Rosetta
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When you send me info on john and Fannie I noticed the Geib family line was also on there. Could you send me that in its' complete form. I have my Mom looking for the pictures of John and Fannie. Over the holiday I should get my hands on them.

Hello Rick, I am doing research on my surname of Eitniear and my ggggrandfather married an Elizabeth Royer. My ggggrandfather was Martin Eitnier, the Eitnier's you have listed belong in my family also, trying to get the correct connection, I have their names in several different areas, but haven't Urais father yet, I have his and all the other names you listed. If you can help that would be great, I've just started my webpage I would like to add a link to yours if I may. Shelly Eitniear Cherry http://www.angelfire.com/sc/etnire/index.html

Alan and Mary Ellen Royer, Westwood, Massachusetts - 3 children Alan Jr., Jacqueline and Michael

I WOULD LIKE TO RESPOND TO THE ROYER LINK. I AM JAMES I ROYER A DECENNDANT OF HANS GEORGE RHEYER BORN 1650 IN METZ,LORRAINE,FRANCE.hE HAD THREE CHILDREN JOHAN,SAMUEL,SEBASTIAN. SEBASTIAN CAME TO PA BRICKERVILLE,ELIZABETH TWP. LANCASTER. SEBASTIAN HAD SEBTIAN HAD NINE(9) CHILDREN ANNA MARGARITHA,CATHERINE,JOHANN URICH, JOHANNN GEORGE, MARIA MAGDALENE, JOHANN MARTIN RHEYER, SAMUEL RHEYER, JOHNANN HEINRICH, MARIA CATHARINA RHEYER ALL OF THIS INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT LDS CHURCH SITE http://www.familysearch.org

I believe there is an error in the Royer book. It claims Philip Royer (1733-1806) married Elizabeth Hernley (1729-1804). I believe this is false. There were very few Hernley's at this time. There was the family of Ulrich and his brother Jacob Hernley. Jacob Hernley married Anna Landis. They had 3 children. Christian Hernley 1760-1845 who married Ann Wenger. Their daughter married Samuel Royer. There was Margaret Hernley (1772-1862) who married John Swar. And there was an ELIZABETH HERNLEY 1763-1845 who married Philip Royer (jr.) 1759-1810. I contend that this information is correct and Philip Royer (sr) should be married to an Elizabeth unknown instead of Philip junior. Does anyone have any real documentation outside of the Royer book to show that Philip Royer (sr.) was married to a Hernley? I believe Francis might have gotten his Philips and facts mixed up.

According to Royer Genealogy Revisted and Revised, 7 generations of Royers in America, by David E. Bartlow, 1994, first edition,incomplete. Philip Royer, son of Emig Royer, was born Sept 1, 1733 in LeacockTwp. Lancaster Co, Pa. He died Sept. 12, 1804 Manheim Twp. Lancaster Co. Pa. He was a farmer and is buried at Stienmetz's Cemetery or Lehn's Cemetery. (RR Note: I have a photo of his head stone in Lehn's Cemetery and the dates are the same.)

He married ca. 1757, Lancaster Co. Pa. to Elizabeth Hernley, born July 1729, Lancaster Co. Pa. Died Sept. 24 1804, Manheim Twp. Lancaster Co. Pa. She is buried Steinmetz Cemetery. She was the daughter of Christian Hernley. Continued after notes: --- ((Other Hernley's in book, Samuel Royer, born May 30,1784, Middle Creek, Lancaster Co. Pa., Died Oct 17, 1862, Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co. Pa. married ca. 1805, Lancaster Co. Pa.???? to Maria Hernley, born Aug. 1, 1785, PA., Died May 28, 1857 Jackson Twp. Lebanon Co. Pa. Parents of Maria- Christian Hernley 1760-1845. and Anna --?--, 1764-1854.))

((8 other philip's/Phillip's also listed in book.Lancasterco. and Montgomery co. line.)) --- Continued- To this union was born, Philip Royer,born Dec. 5, 1759, Manheim Twp. Lancaster Co. Pa. He died July 13 1810, Shoeneck Twp., Lancaster Co. Pa. He married Elizabeth --?--, born 1763, died 1845.

(RR Note: As this says they are buried together in the same cemetery, It would be great if her headstone were still there and in good shape and readable. This I would think that if they were buried next to each other it might lend to documentation.The dates for Philip jr's wife Elizabeth matches what you said above.So it is begining to look like you may be right so far.)

In the Helen Miller Robertson Book, The Henry Royer and Sebastian Royer Families with allied families, 1987. Has the same dates for birth and death of Philip Royer Sr. he was baptised at the Muddy Creek Church, Lancaster Co. Pa. married Elizabeth Hernley.Has Philip Jr. listed and children but no spouse.(RR Note:I believe that her data was also taken from the Francis book.) Other Hernley's listed in the book- NONE I will end this message and start it back up in the next message as sometime the message is cut short by volume.Rick

In the book, Addendum to History of the Royer Family in America J.G. Francis, by Harry K. Royer.

Page 10-11; In Lehn's cemetery near Neffsville, Lancaster Co. I found the tombstones of the third, fourth,and fifth generations of direct linage of our ancestors. (See more about Lehn's cemetery later.)On the tombstone of III. Philip, the name is spelled "Reyer". born Sept. 1,1733, died Sept. 12,1804. This is also true of the fourth generation, IV. Benjamin who died 1841. On the stone of the fifth generation, V. Benjamin H., it is spelled Royer,born July 6, 1804, died Oct. 2, 1850. Thus we see that Anna spelled it REYER" in1817 (in the bible) and on the tombstone of V. Benjamin, who died in 1850, it is spelled Royer. May we assume, then, that the spelling was changed sometime between 1817 and 1850?

Page 15; III. Philip b. 1733, D. 1804 *Note of interest at bottom of page read. Recently (Oct. 1983 we have learned the name of I. Sebastia's fther. I. Sebastian was the son of Hans Georg and Magdalena Rheyer. This information was received in a letter dated Oct. 30, 1983, from Willard Z. Francis.

Page 16 Philip Reyer (Royer) b. Sept. 1 1733, died Sept. 12, 1804. He married Elizabeth Hernley, b. July 1729; died Sept. 2, 1804. Children: Abraham, died 1847, Philip, born December 5, 1759, died July 13 1810. Jonathan, Joseph, and Benjamin. also.

Page 48; III. Philip Reyer (Royer) sept. 1, 1733- Sept. 12, 1804 married Elizabeth Hernley, who was a farmer in Manheim Twp. five miles north of Lancaster, where Lehn's Church of the brethren is now located. Philip ---------

Page 49; Also note the british characters of money denominations, seemingly incongruous were we not to remember that III.Philip royer spoke german in an American colony ruled by the british not many years previously.Page 50; photo of Tombstone of III. Philip Royer, Lehn's cemetery.It reads: Hier ruhet Phillip Reyer Geboren d. 1 September 1733 Starb d. 12 September 1804Translated- here rests Philip Royer, born 1 Sept., 1733; died 12 September, 1804.getting late have to hit the sack. But want to expand on what it tells about Lehn's Cemetery and location and history abit. Just in case some of the persons on the Royer Listserver live in the area and can check to see who might be buried next to Philip . Imight even post the photos from the book and a map of the location if someone is interested.I believe I have a large folder with Landis / Hernley relation ship packed away. I will check for it for more Hernley info for you.Rick

race w. Evens that has visited my site is a descendant of both o Sr. and Jr. Philip. Her email addressed bounced when I sent her a message. So Grace if you are a subscriber with a different email address you might beable to lend some more info on these Philips. I believe she lives in Lancaster, Pa.Rick

I have a copy of the Lehn Cemetary listings. It reads "Elizabeth Reyer July 1729 Sept. 24 1804". No mention of a maiden name.-

I am interested in identifying June Arlene Royer Yeagley's parents. She married a distant cousin of mine, Heber Ermentrout Yeagley.

Sandy sent me the corrected website and I think you would find it very interesting if you have not already seen it as it ties it very well with yours. The address is: http://www.geocities.com/heartland/hills/3374Rippee.htm Sandy had spelled Rippee wrong so it would not work.

Yes, there are 6 ROYERs in the Osage County Cemeteries book. The men are: B. ROYER, b. 23 Sep 1833, d. 9 Oct 1911 (B. may have been "Balthazar") FrankWesley ROYER, b. 28 Oct 1872, d. 20 Oct 1952 (my grandfather) M. Royer, b. 5 Oct 1834, d. 5 Oct 1907 (my great-grandfather)

Also there is Walter C. ROYER, b. 1879, d. 1955 (no known relationship to me)

Re: M. ROYER, he was born Michel ROYER in Soufflenheim, Alsace, France. His name changed to Michael Wesley ROYER after he immigrated. He came to the U.S. with cousin Baltz in 1852 through New Orleans, then to St. Louis, Illinois, and finally Kansas. He also sent for brother Francois (Frank) to live with him in Illinois.The only place I've found any possible matches with your research so far has been a link of Barb's Index: <http://www.cet.com/~royerr/04.htm> where it mentions Nicholas, Michael and Bartrum living in Sufflenheim, Alsace, in 1834. The quote does not elaborate any further information that I can see.Should I open some dead-ends that exist with my French connection, I will pass it on. If somehow you see a connection with my line, I can provide a little more ancestry for Michel.

I am the ggg granddaughter of Maria Royer, d/o Peter Royer and Catherine Stump,and Christian Bauman and I wonder if you had found who Christians Bauman's parents are. I know Maria was b. 9-17-1770, d. 7-20-1845 married Christian Bauman, 4-24-1794, and Christian, b ? , d 7-4-1815 and that is all I know about Christian. Their son Adam Bauman b 11-25-1809 is my gg grandfather Adam married Sarah Maria Tovell 4-5-1832 in Jefferson County, Ohio and he died 10-22-1879 in Wood County, WV. I am planning a trip to Lancaster County next month and I hope to find something there to help me. I really enjoyed your web site, you put a lot of work into it but it is great. A big thanks to you for wanting to keep records of our lineage.

Royer, Nevi
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I think the above might be my relative. My father had a great uncle Neri that was in the civil war . This could be a misspell. How can I find out more info such as birthday, discharge status (he lost his leg in the war), etc. Does anyone have any information on Neri Royer?

Name Birth date Death date Spouse

Rheyer, Hans Georg Abt 1650 Jul 14, 1719 Rheyer, Sebastian 1676 1758 Agnes Flockirth Rheyer, Johann Georg Abt 1720 1772 Elizabeth ??? Royer, Christian Apr 04, 1749 Jun 30, 1814 Nancy Stohler Royer, Christian 1787 Jul 1827 Elizabeth Levingston Royer, Anna Levingston Apr 10, 1812 Jun 10, 1880 Joseph Infield

Infield, Joseph Abt 1809 Abt 1835 Anna Levingston Royer Infield, Jonathan Feb 14, 1834 Sep 21, 1885 Margaret Fair Infield, Jacob Franklin Apr 24, 1859 Dec 19, 1935 Mary Knerr Infield, Mollie Edith Sep 28, 1889 1941 Ernest F. Broomhall

Broomhall, Harold James Dec 26, 1920 Aug 31, 1978 Edith Ethel Green Broomhall, Richard Dennis Nov 13, 1943 Frieda Mae Hughes

Descendants of Hans Georg Rheyer 1 Hans Georg Rheyer b: Abt 1650 Metz, France d: Jul 14, 1719 Boehl, Pfalz, Bayern ...2 Sebastian Rheyer b: 1676 Boehl, Pfalz, Bayern d: 1758 Brickerville, Lancaster Co., Pa. .....+Agnes Flockirth b: Abt 1680 Boehl, Pfalz, Bayern m: Feb 15, 1706/07 Hassloch, Pfalz, Bayern .......3 Johann Emich Rheyer b: Abt 1710 d: Feb 04, 1769 Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. .........+Catharine ??? m: 1731 Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. .......3 Maria Magdalena Rheyer b: Jun 04, 1713 Hassloch, Pfalz, Bayern .......3 Anna Margaretha Rheyer b: Jun 04, 1713 Hassloch, Pfalz, Bayern .........+Johann Philipp Hautz m: 1738 Bethel Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. .......3 Johann Martin Rheyer b: Mar 10, 1715/16 Hassloch, Pfalz, Bayern d: Dec 30, 1716 Hassloch, Pfalz, Bayern .......3 Samuel Rheyer b: Oct 04, 1718 Hassloch, Pfalz, Bayern .......3 Johann Georg Rheyer b: Abt 1720 d: 1772 Lebanon Co., Pa. .........+Elizabeth ??? b: Abt 1720 m: Abt 1745 ...........4 George Royer b: Abt 1746 Lebanon Co., Pa. d: Sep 24, 1803 Lebanon Co., Pa. ..............+Margaret Landis m: 1787 Lebanon Co., Pa. ...........4 Christian Royer b: Apr 04, 1749 Lebanon Co., Pa. d: Jun 30, 1814 Lebanon Co., Pa. ..............+Nancy Stohler b: May 26, 1749 Lebanon Co., Pa. d: 1811 Lebanon Co., Pa. m: 1773 Lebanon Co., Pa. ................5 John Royer b: 1775 Lebanon Co., Pa. ................5 Maria Royer b: 1776 Lebanon Co., Pa. ................5 George Royer b: 1778 Lebanon Co., Pa. d: Jun 19, 1876 Lebanon Co., Pa. ................5 Anna Nancy Royer b: 1780 Lebanon Co., Pa. ................5 Catharine Royer b: 1785 Lebanon Co., Pa. ................5 Christian Royer b: 1787 Lebanon Co., Pa. d: Jul 1827 Tuscarawas Co., Ohio ...................+Elizabeth Levingston b: Abt 1781 Somerset Co., Pa. .....................6 Samuel Royer b: Abt 1802 Somerset Co., Pa. d: 1856 .......................+Julianna Bittenger m: Jul 09, 1826 Tuscarawas Co., Ohio .....................6 Catherine Royer b: Abt 1804 Somerset Co., Pa. ........................+Jacob Row m: Jan 22, 1826 Tuscarawas Co., Ohio .....................6 Susanna Royer b: Abt 1806 Somerset Co., Pa. d: Jun 09, 1859 ........................+Jonas Neff m: Jun 01, 1829 Tuscarawas Co., Ohio .....................6 Sophia Royer b: Abt 1807 Somerset Co., Pa. ........................+Nickolas Albert m: Apr 26, 1829 Tuscarawas Co., Ohio .....................6 Michael Royer b: Abt 1809 Somerset Co., Pa. ........................+Polly Spangler m: Nov 23, 1828 Tuscarawas Co., Ohio .....................6 John Royer b: Abt 1811 Somerset Co., Pa. .....................6 Anna Levingston Royer b: Apr 10, 1812 Somerset Co., Pa. d: Jun 10, 1880 Sugarcreek Twp., Tuscarawas Co., Ohio ........................+Joseph Infield b: Abt 1809 Somerset Co., Pa. d: Abt 1835 Holmes Co., Ohio m: Jan 13, 1829 Tuscarawas Co., Ohio ..........................7 Jonathan Infield b: Feb 14, 1834 Holmes Co., Ohio d: Sep 21, 1885 .............................+Margaret Fair b: Jul 17, 1837 Ohio d: Mar 12, 1913 m: Oct 22, 1854 Holmes Co., Ohio ................................8 Jacob Franklin Infield b: Apr 24, 1859 Holmes Co., Ohio d: Dec 19, 1935 M. J. Troyer home during a wedding ..................................+Mary Knerr b: Jul 18, 1864 Holmes Co., Ohio d: Jan 15, 1914 Holmes Co., Ohio m: Sep 07, 1884 Holmes Co., Ohio .....................................9 Mollie Edith Infield b: Sep 28, 1889 Holmes Co., Ohio d: 1941 Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio ........................................+Ernest F. Broomhall b: Mar 06, 1888 Burslem, Staffordshire, England d: 1965 Sebring, Mahoning Co., Ohio m: Dec 24, 1915 Coshocton, Coshocton Co., Ohio ...........................................10 Harold James Broomhall b: Dec 26, 1920 East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., Ohio d: Aug 31, 1978 Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio .................................................+Edith Ethel Green b: Nov 07, 1920 Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio d: Oct 18, 1986 Fairborn, Greene Co., Ohio m: Jan 01, 1942 Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio ...................................................11 Richard Dennis Broomhall b: Nov 13, 1943 Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio .........................................................+Frieda Mae Hughes b: Feb 26, 1944 Crittenden, Grant Co., Ky. m: Sep 09, 1961 Newport, Campbell Co., Ky. .....................*2nd Husband of Anna Levingston Royer: .......................+Henry Stantz, Jr. b: Jul 19, 1798 Dauphin Co., Pa. d: May 01, 1880 Walnut Creek Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio m: Feb 20, 1838 Holmes Co., Ohio .....................6 Elizabeth Royer b: Abt 1817 Tuscarawas Co., Ohio ........................+John Silvius m: Apr 24, 1838 Tuscarawas Co., Ohio ...........4 Christopher Daniel Royer b: Abt 1752 Lebanon Co., Pa. .......3 Johann Heinrich Rheyer b: Oct 15, 1721 Hassloch, Pfalz, Bayern .......3 Anna Catharina Rheyer b: Sep 20, 1725 Hassloch, Pfalz, Bayern d: Apr 28, 1807 Lebanon Co., Pa. ..........+Georg Christoff Rheyer m: Abt 1753 Lancaster Co., Pa. ...2 Samuel Rheyer b: Apr 04, 1689 Boehl, Pfalz, Bayern d: Apr 1736 Boehl, Pfalz, Bayern .....+Anna Magdalena Kauffman m: Sep 22, 1716 Hassloch, Pfalz, Bayern ...2 Johann Philipp Rheyer b: Nov 25, 1696 Boehl, Pfalz, Bayern d: Jul 25, 1738 Hassloch, Pfalz, Bayern ......+Anna Marie Hess m: Aug 27, 1720 Boehl, Pfalz, Bayern

Do you have any information on Christian and Maria? I have never found Christian's parents yet, I think I might know who they are but I am not positive. Last night I was up all night because I found out who Christian' s first wife was and I could not sleep until I found out as much about her as possible. It has so great since I went on line the family I have gained. It is nice to know another cousin.

I am new at Genealogy research on the Internet so please excuse me if I ask the obvious or ridiculous. Yesterday I found this Royer site and believe two of the Royers listed are in my direct line of ancestors. I note the Genserve Ref. Is that the source? How can I confirm the information listed? The 2 ancestors of interest to me are deckre1- Royer, Eva Barbara - Ziebach, John P. - 25 Oct 1767 - 7 Jul 1787 deckre1 - Royer, Samuel - Hautz, Maria E. - 8 Jul 1743 - 30 Jul 1813 Thank you in advance for any help you are able to give me

Did you ever run across Christian Bauman's parents names in any of your research. He was born c 1755 and died in Ephrata Twp. Lancaster Co. Pa on 7-4-1815. I know he was married to Sarah Fahnestock bef 1782 first before he married Maria Royer. Sarah was b 4-30-1758 in Ephrata Twp and died 1-30-1792 in Ephrata Twp. She was the d/o Peter Fahnestock and Elizabeth Bolthouser. Their are 3 Christian's that could be him, and I can't find out which one is my Christian. Christian and Sarah had three children and maybe four, the ones I know for certain are Elizabeth, birth and death date unkown Benjamin, b c 1784 Joseph, b c 1789 and I was told there was a child named Daniel but that I don't know for sure. The Bauman family is my mother's side of the family, her father was Jacob Bauman, he was a gg grandson of Christian and Maria. Adam is Christian and Maria son that he is descended from. Thanks

Barbe ROYER (F) ..........C: 3 Jun 1804 B: 19 Feb 1987 IFALL Ba: K819143 Father: Dominique ROYER Laneuville-Devant-Nancy, E: 25 Mar 1987 IFALL So: 1074052 Mother: Charlotte CABUCHE Meurthe-Et-Moselle, France SP: 19 May 1987 IFALL
Unfortunately, I don't know what all the numbers and symbols mean. It appears Charlotte Cabuche gave birth to Barbe Royer on Feb 19/87 and could be a cousin of mine. I would love to get in touch with her. I have been living in Canada since 1958, but still have a sister and cousins living in England.Would you be good enough to explain what the numbers and symbols mean and let me know how to go about getting in touch with Charlotte and/or her family.

I looked at the list. Where does 4) Hans Melchior Rheyer fit in ? a brother of Hans Georg? and 8) Hans Georg Rheyer? a son of Hans Georg?

What a wonderful insight of the family, I am very grateful for the work that has been done by those interested in preserving the heritage of our ancestors. I am also working on the Bauman side as you know they came from Germany also, my goal is before I pass on to the great land above I will have all of my research in a book for my children to carry forward. Thank you Rick for your work in putting this on the web for all of us. Grace Carson, another Royer cousin

Looking for ancestors of Joseph Royer born abt 1867 in Ohio. Married Emma Detwiler(b 1864) and they lived near Columbiana Ohio. They had 2 sons; Homer(b??) and Harvey(b1895).

. My mother, Marie Royer, was the youngest child of David Q. Royer and Mary Frances Moyer-Royer, long-time residents of the Eel River area south of Clay City, Indiana. Who are you? Related to Rich and Jean? Or to Bill? Rich is descended from my Mother's brother Titus "Tug" Royer, and Bill is first born of Wilbur, my cousin, who is the second born son of Carl Royer, long time resident of Victoria, Illinois. Donald M. Joy, Director Center for the Study of the Family 600 North Lexington Avenue Wilmore, KY 40390 606-858-3817

Johann George Royer - Elizabeth Shuey had one son that survived into adulthood. He was Henry C. Royer. Henry C. was born April 6, 1796 in Bethel Township, Berks County, Pa. He married Mary Gross (b. March 29, 1801, d. June 25, 1883). They had 5 children:
1. John George Washington 2. Elizabeth (d. Dec. 11, 1904, m. Thomas Wolf) 3. Phoebe Ann (m. Daniel Brungart) 4. Elvina Catherine (m. Aaron Grieb) 5. Isabella Jane (m. Jacob P. Kreider)
Henry C. died July 18, 1890 in Rebersburg, PA
Henry C.'s son, J. George W. Royer, was born in Rebersburg, PA about 1827. He was married to Mary Madeline ("Polly") (b. Sept. 29, 1828, d. Oct. 31, 1912). They had 8 children:
1. Roland Charles (In October, I'll be getting a photograph of him as a child. If you're interested in it, just let me know) 2. Laura 3. Henry Calvin (d. Nov. 30, 1857, age 5) 4. Mary Elizabeth (m. John Kerstetter) 5. Emon George (d. March 22, 1859, age 1) 6. Ada Minerva (d. May 27, 1873, age 13) 7. Cyrus Theodore (m. Ida Herlacher) 8. Elvina
J. George W. Royer died Jan. 19, 1881 at his home in Rebersburg, PA

Roland C. Royer was born Aug. 12, 1863 in Rebersburg. He was married to Anna M. Frank (b. July 25, 1863, d. July 24, 1940). They had 2 children:

1. Montessa Sylvia 2. Helen Frank (died in 1893, age 3)

Roland C. died at his home in Altoona, PA on May 4, 1935 -------------------------------- Montessa ("Tessie") Royer was born June 24, 1883 in Rebersburg, PA. She married Edwin Lytle (b. May 29, 1878, d. June 9, 1960) of South Port, PA on Dec. 31, 1903. They had the following children:

1. Genevieve Marie 2. John Robert (died in 1909, age 3) 3. Paul Lytle (died the day he was born) 4. Robert Paul
Montessa died in Altoona, PA on March 24, 1961.
Genevieve Marie, my grandmother, was born Feb. 29, 1904 in Altoona, PA. She married Robert S. Bell of Bellwood, PA on Oct. 17, 1936. They had one child, my mother, Jane Dolores Bell.
Genevieve died in Altoona on Feb. 5, 1974.
Well, that's the list. If I can be of additional help, just let me know.

I have seen the pictures you have posted . I have also seen the ROYER webpage of course. Yesterday I sent new informations to Mark Mendenhall because I found in an other archive new documents concerning the RHEYERs. These were some additional facts not important changes. Besides of this I'll send Mark some copies with snail mail. I think Mark will send you the news some days later.Then you can use them for your official ROYER webpage. Something I want to say: Do you agree that I make a link from my webpage to the ROYER webpage. Then people who visit my page can see your ROYER page. I'll do so to Mark Mendenhalls page. And another think I discussed with Mark Mendenhall. He thinks that it would be good to mention my full name or address (not only Winfried S. like in a warrent of arrest).Perhaps you can make a link to my webpage, now in english. I do not fear to be bombarded with questions or e-mails by other RHEYER descendants. Finally I`m a little bit proud that I could help you finding the true ancestors and their origins. If someone wants to visit my webpage (http://www.germany.net/teilnehmer/101/9945/index.html ) or will send me a mail, I would enjoy it. I know it was well meaned by Mark and you to protect my mail-box. First I had the same thoughts. But now I have changed my mind. I like the contact with foreign people and I like to help them. That's enough for today. I think we'll come in contact later. Perhaps someone of the ROYERs plan to visit Germany, where the RHEYERs lived. Perhaps you?? Winfried Seelinger Gutenbergplatz 2 67125 Dannstadt-Schauernheim

Looking for ancestry of Lucy ROYER, born about 1815, prob in Virginia, married 26 June 1835 to Zedekiah STEVENS in Logan County, Ohio.Any suggestions on searching the VA. Royers would be greatly appreciated.I found your webpage while surfing for ROYER information. I am trying to locate the ancestry of my Lucy ROYER. I do not have much to go on, so I thought that I would ask all the Royer researchers first, to see if I can get lucky.

Her birthplace shows VA. off of a census. I would not believe that 100 %, however. Her husband was born in 1815, so I figure her birthdate somewhere around there. She was married 26 June, 1835 in Logan County, Ohio. I figure that some of her family may have come this far west also? Her first son, my ancestor, was born 2 March 1839, also in Logan County, Ohio. Their family then moved on to Warren Co., IL. Her husband Zedekiah STEVENS born 8 May 1815 in Ohio, died in Mahaska County, Iowa. I do not know yet when she died or where.

Are they many ROYERS in Virginia in the early 1800's? Seems like there were a lot of ROYERS in PA. where most of my other relatives came from (other lines). Any suggestions that you might have would be extremely helpful.The children of Zedekiah Stevens and Lucy Royer Stevens are as follows, and I will put my direct lineage on a 2nd email. Hope to hear from you when your time allows.
Children of Lucy Royer

1. LUCY1 ROYER was born Abt. 1819 in Virginia. She married ZEDEKIAH STEPHENS June 26, 1835 in Logan County, Ohio. He was born May 08, 1815 in Ohio, and died February 20, 1882 in Pleasant Grove, Mahaska, Iowa.

Notes for ZEDEKIAH STEPHENS: Per Mary Lieb: #47 Federal Census of 1870 Zedekiah was living in Monroe Township, Mahaska County, Iowa, 23 July 1870. Zedekiah, age 54, born OH, Lucy age 50 born VA, Clark age 25 born IL Ann W. age 22 born IL, Zedekiah age 19 born IL and Marcus Tate, 6, born IL, lived with them. He was a farmer and at the time of his death, had been in the state for 12 years (1870) lived in Adams Township of the same county.

His estate at the time of his death was in Mahaska County, S.W. 1/4 of N.W. 1/4 Section 5, Twp. 76, R. 14, 40 Acres and S.E. 1/4 of N.W. 1/4 Sec. 6, Twp 76, R. 14, 40 Acres.

More About ZEDEKIAH STEPHENS: Burial: Morman Pt. Cemetery, (Wymore) Mahaska, Iowa Cause of Death: Result of operation for "Jngeninal Hernia regarding Medical Information: removal of 12 in canal for gagren." Occupation: Farmer Residence: At time of death, in Adams Twp., IA.

Marriage Notes for LUCY ROYER and ZEDEKIAH STEPHENS: >From Lori Deardorff Marquettes old letters from 1984 to the Logan County Genealogical Society: Marriage Book Vol. A. Page 127, by Wm. W. Rairdon, JP. Children of LUCY ROYER and ZEDEKIAH STEPHENS are: i. JOHN ROYER2 STEVENS, b. March 02, 1839, Bellfontaine, Logan County, Ohio; d. November 20, 1919, Seneca, Nemaha County, Kansas; m. (1) MARY FRANCES TATE, November 01, 1857, Warren County, Illinois; b. December 23, 1841, Franklin, Edmonson, Kentucky; d. January 20, 1885, Seneca, Nemaha County, Kansas; m. (2) HANNAH M. TALBOT, September 08, 1886, Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas; b. 1840; d. April 27, 1916.

Notes for JOHN ROYER STEVENS: Source on marriage: Record from county and permission to marry statements from the county. John's name was spelled both Stevens/Stephens.

Per Mary Lieb, there were 13 children in all. 6 died either at birth or early childhood. In 1860 they were on the census in Point Pleasant Twp, Warren Co. Illi., #420/420 John, 21 M, Farmer, born Ohio, and Mary age 18, F, born in KY.

In 1870 Federal census they were in Union Twp, Mahaska Co, Iowa. John, age 29 born OH, Mary age 28 born KY, James T. age 7, born IL, Zedekiah age 5, born IL, Sarah J. 9/12 born in IA. and Nancy Clark, (Mary's mother) age 60, born VA. was living with them.

In 1876 or 1877, they moved by covered wagon to Osborne Co, KS. in company with the families of Pleasant Tate, Dan Tate, Moses Tate and Fountain Tate. They were on the census there in 1879 and 1880. (Not sure where she got the date 1876, think that they moved to Seneca in the fall of 1880)

1880 Federal Census, Kansas, Osborne Co., Liberty Twp. Page 210, ED 216, July 2-3 1880

More About JOHN ROYER STEVENS: Burial: City Cemetery, Seneca, Nemaha, KS Occupation: Farmer

Notes for MARY FRANCES TATE: Mary's grave was exhumed and moved from the farm to the Seneca City Cemetery in the 1960's, said her granddaughter, Regina. Regina told Lori Deardorff Marquette in the early 1980's that it was said that there was nothing left but her broach jewelry and the soles of her shoes. Date born 2: December 24, 1842, Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky Burial: City Cemetery, Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas Cause of Death: Puerperal septisema

Notes for HANNAH M. TALBOT: Was married before. At the time of her death, per Petition for Letters of Administration, Nemaha County, KS. she had a son, age 51, Samuel W. Smith, a son A.M. Smith, age 46 years, and Lou M. Boulton, son age 41 years. Also, granddaughter, Lottie Nix, age 32 years and May Iva granddaughter, age 34 years.

ii. MARGARET C. STEVENS, m. LARKINS.

More About LARKINS: Residence: Odkaloosa, Iowa?

iii. ELIJAH CLARK STEVENS, b. April 02, 1845, Warren County, IL; d. June 04, 1912, Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas; m. MARY ROBERTSON, September 15, 1901; b. 1854, Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas; d. June 30, 1915, Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas.
Notes for ELIJAH CLARK STEVENS: Per Mildred Carpenter Lanning, 1985, He married in middle age to a widow by the name of Robinson. She had two daughters, (more) that she remembers. Per his obituary, he went to Iowa, and then on to Seneca in 1901. He stated his residence as Manchchunk, Iowa when he married in Seneca. They lived in Seneca, he is buried on the same lot as John Royer Stevens.
More About ELIJAH CLARK STEVENS: Date born 2: Logan County, Ohio Burial: City Cemetery, Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas Cause of Death: Commited Suicide, health related.
Notes for MARY ROBERTSON: Had a Will in the Probate Court of Nemaha County, KS. dated 14 July 1915 stating her children and ages.
iv. ANN M. STEVENS, b. Abt. 1848; m. ADKISON. v. ZEDEKIAH STEVENS, b. October 28, 1849, Warren County, IL; d. June 1922; m. NEVADA MCCLURE, September 18, 1892, Mahaska County, Iowa; b. Abt. 1865; d. 1927.
Notes for ZEDEKIAH STEVENS: Moved to Iowa when he was 21 years old. Settled in Spring Valley. Lived in Iowa 1865-1908.

More About ZEDEKIAH STEVENS: Burial: Mormon Point Cemetery Residence: Iowa in 1912 Source: From Frances Clark Hupp 1985

Marriage Notes for ZEDEKIAH STEVENS and NEVADA MCCLURE: Witness to Marriage was Clark Stevens. First marriage for both..

Muito obrigado pelo registro efetuado. Agradeço a resposta e me ponho a disposição de todos os Royer espalhados pelo mundo. Tenho como lema a identificação dos meus antepassados na Alemanha. Os Royer são de origem francesa, no entanto, a busca pelos antepassados passa por Luxemburgo com o Sr. Guilherme Royer embarcando para o Brasil, por volta do 1820 a 1840. Antes de Luxemburgo, a família do SR Guilherme Royer residiu na Alemanha. E, por essa característica, os Royer residentes no Brasil falam a língua alemã. Grato pela divulgação desse pedido. Tenho condições de responder em inglês, com tradução de amigos conhecedores da lingua inglesa. Abraço amigo- Hilário Royer - ICQ 46596415...... EMAIL [email protected]

Eliza is the descendent of Sebastian, Emig, Daniel, Jacob and David Royer. She and her husband moved from PA to Iowa via Ohio ca 1850. They were the parents of a son and three daughters. Thanks.

Looking for more information on this family.
Christian was the son of John Royer and Maria Elizabeth ?.
Christian had a brother, Peter, born October 19, 1774 in Pennsylvania who married Elizabeth Kaylor November 5, 1793 in Rockingham County, Virginia. Two of Peter and Maria Elizabeth's children:
Samuel V. Royer, born November 12, 1802 in Rockingingham County, Virginia married Henrietta Propst; (I have mary more descendants)
Addison Royer, born 1810, Rockingham County, Virginia married Malinda Catherine Kaylor. (I have many more escendants)
I am always willing to share my information. We all benefit.

Descendants of Christian Royer 1 Christian Royer b: Abt. 1785 in Rockingham County, Virginia d: Aft. March 30, 1834 in Logan County, Ohio . +Margaret "Peggy" Kyger b: 1787 in Rockingham County, Virginia m: Abt. May 12, 1806 in Rockingham County, Virginia d: Aft. March 30, 1834 in Logan County, Ohio .... 2 David Royer b: February 11, 1807 in Rockingham County, Virginia d: in Ohio ....... +? .... *2nd Wife of David Royer: ....... +Sarah "Sally" Kaylor b: in Rockingham County, Virginia m: 1830 in Virginia .......... 3 Sylvester Royer b: in on way to Logan County, Ohio d: Abt. 1853 in buried near Mt. Tabor Church, north of Loganville, Ohio .... 2 Louisa Royer b: November 18, 1808 in Rockingham County, Virginia .... 2 Maria Greta Royer b: September 19, 1810 in Rockingham County, Virginia .... 2 Maria Anna Royer b: September 20, 1812 .... 2 Elias Royer b: September 29, 1814 d: Bef. 1872 in Rockingham County, Virginia ....... +Catherine ? d: in Rockingham County, Virginia .... *2nd Wife of Elias Royer: ....... +Amanda Hudlow .......... 3 Jacob Royer .......... 3 Nancy Royer .......... 3 Lucy Royer .............. +Zedakiah Stevens m: Abt. 1836 .......... 3 Margaret "Peggy" Royer .............. +James Grafford m: Abt. 1836 .......... 3 Maria Royer .......... 3 Elizabeth Royer .... 2 Savilla Royer b: September 29, 1814 .... 2 Abener Royer b: Abt. 1816 d: Abt. 1840 .... 2 Lucy Royer b: Abt. 1818 d: 1836 ....... +Zedekiah Steveens .... 2 Elizabeth "Betsy" Royer b: January 03, 1819 .... 2 Nancy Royer b: Bet. 1820 - 1825 .... 2 Jeanetta Caroline Royer b: December 31, 1827

Do you by chance have an alanzo, or john royer ? my grandfather was john otis, mdella trombley, his father was alanzo royer m to viola hinckley
LOOKING FOR ALANZO ROYER, MARRIED TO VIOLA I. HINCKLEY(1) 2ND TO EMMA MCLAUGHLIN. ORIGANLY FROM PA, THEN TO OHIO AND THEN TO MICH. ALANZO DIED IN WAYNE COUNTY MICHIGAN, BURIED IN UNMARKED GRAVE OUTSIDE OF WYANDOTTE, MI. NEED HELP.

Constitine Rohrer Came from France to Illinious wia New Orleans in the Early 1800's. He had 12 kids, one named John Rohrer.

The current flurry of messages concerning Christian Royer and Margaret Kyger prompts me to ask if anyone has heard of a Christian Royer, born about 1776, who married Elizabeth Levenston (Livingston) in Somerset County, PA, probably in, or just before, 1800. Christian and Elizabeth moved to Tuscarawas County, OH, where he died in 1827. Sure would appreciate knowing where this Christian came from -- his family.

HI, My cuz in Germany asked the following question:

>I received your Spayd/Geib records from the Royer Book, but they are all too >late and I can not find the parents! I need John Geib`s father who married >Catharine Royer and the dates for both. John Geib married Christiana >Spayd,b.19 Oct 1832. Parents of Christiana where George Spayd and Rachel?. I >need dates for the parents of Leah H. Royer, and Mariah Royer. I need Miriahs father,Christian, and his father,Samuels dates and wives.Can anyone help?

We are looking for information on children of Benjamin S. Royer, son of William C. Royer. His mothers maiden name was Anne Simmington.

I am looking to start tracing my fathers family. Charles Walter Royer now lives in St. Louis. Mo. He originally grew up around Decatur, Ill. His fathers name was Walter. Ant Royer's around the Decatur, Ill area might be a good start. He now has 3 sons. Steven Charles Royer, Donald William Royer, and Robert John Royer. Any help or ideas would be appreciated.

I have just found you, this web site, and hopefully new information on my family. I left a message a while back on the Royer Genforum. Unfortunately, I had almost no information - just a name. Samantha J. Royer who on 8/15/1858 in Rockingham County, Virginia married Joseph Stover. My great-grandmother was a Stover. This was about all I had. Forunately for me, a Daniel Royer left a message, and I have just found that message. The lineage I was given was that of:
Sebastian Royer - born ca 1676 Germany m. Felice Nignaw - born ca 1681 Germany
Samuel Royer - born 1708 Germany m. Julianne Lamphere - born 1710 Germany
John Royer - born 1743 in Pennsylvania m. Marie Elizabeth Rohr - born 1744 in Pennsylvania
Peter Royer - born 10/19/1774 in Pennsylvania m. Elizabeth Kaylor - born 1774 in Virginia
Samuel V. Royer (11/12 or 12/11/1802) in Rockingham County, Virginia m. Harriet Propst - born 1808 in Virginia
Samantha J. Royer - born Rockingham County, Virginia m. Joseph Stover on 8/15/1858 in Rockingham
Thomas M. Stover - born ca 1866 in Rockingham County, Virginia m. Josie V. Fry (3/21/1864 - 10/9/1888) married, born and lived in Rockingham.
Here I have absolutely no more info on Thomas - he disappeared best I can figure. Josie and Thomas had at least one child, a daughter, my great-grandmother. Her name was Idella Gertrude "Gert" Stover Yancey. She was born 10/9/1887 - and her mother passed away at the year mark of her daughter's birth. This daughter was partially raised in McGaheysville (Rockingham County), by Alice McGahey (of the town's namesake family), and the other part was by her father. I would ASSUME that he remarried given his young age at the time of his wife's death, but have no proof - I simply can't find him.
Regardless - my great-grandmother, Gert, married Clyde Arlington Yancey in Frederick County, Virginia - at the residence of her Dovel family. Do not know if this was maternal or paternal. They lived in Rockingham, but did move to Frederick County, where they remained for the rest of their lives - and the rest of the family has done the same.
If you can share more info on my Royer heritage, please advise. I would appreciate any little piece of the puzzle!
Sorry for the length of this note - now I must check out your web site. I am also joining the Royer mailing list.
Note From Rick Royer( I saw the marriage many years ago at an LDS Family History Center. Upon more research and letter writing I found out that the person that sent it into the church supplied no documentation, and letter sent to her descendants came back only with the notation that she had died abt. I beleive 1982 and that they could not provide anymore information. )
-Sebastian Royer - born ca 1676 Germany m. Felice Nignaw - born ca 1681 Germany

I would like to let ALL members know that the majority of my families (on all sides) have come from their original homes to Rockingham County, Virginia. I lived about an hour away from Rockingham - and will be traveling there in the next few weeks.

I will gladly obtain any information you desire from the courthouse and quite a few cemeteries. I have seen many Royer's there, unfortunately I did not have enough info to go on to know to whom I may be related.

If you would like to have something looked up, copied, etc., I will be glad to do so. Until then - can someone please help me gather my thoughts on my lineage. It looks as though it is as follows:

Sebastian and Felice Nignaw Royer Samuel and Julianne Lamphere Royer John and Marie Elizabeth Rohr Royer Peter and Elizabeth Kaylor Royer Samuel V. and Harriet Propst Royer Samantha J. Royer and Joseph Stover Thomas M. Stover and Josie V. Fry Idella Gertrude "Gert" Stover and Clyde Arlington Yancey Berlyn Sinclair and Katherine Rebecca Sandy Yancey Thomas Sandy and Judy Estelle Clowser Yancey Me Again, any info would be greatly appreciated!

Mary Royer (07/04/1801 - 01/30/1892) married to Samuel Holl was my GGGG Grandmother. Her parent's were Ephraim & Magdalenda Royer. I have not had the time yet to go over all the information that you have listed, but I have a quick question. Is the surname Rohr derived from the original Rheyer? I have family with that surname also. Sincerely, Tiffanie Dempsey

While search military records I found a site that let me search for photos of Royers in the Civil War. Six rewsults were obtained. About a week later I received from them photocopies of those photos that I could order for about ten dollars each from them. The photo copies were good enough for me that I did not feel the ten dollar fee was justified. However if one of these is you ancestor I would suggest that you order the photo for your family archive.Wish I could find the link however to share with you. Will keep looking for it.

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To: [email protected] From: [email protected] (Richard A. Royer) Subject: interested in these photos
Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by Richard A. Royer ([email protected]) on Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at 02:18:18

message: Keywords: "ROYER" 6 Records found

Photo ID Comments
**RG98S-CWP8.30 Seated wartime portrait of Pvt. Abraham M. Royer, Co. G, 148th Regt., Pa. Vol. Inf. He is wearing shoulder scales. RG98S-CWP120.58
**Bust view of Sgt. David Royer, Co. G, 17th Regt., PA Vol. Cav., in civilian attire. RG641S-MOL-PA 7.111
**A bust view of Capt. Henry Royer, Co. H, 96th Regt., Pa. Vol. Inf. Post war view. RG98S-CWP 170.66
**Bust view of Capt. Abraham R. Royer, Co. B, 200th Regt., Pa. Vol. Inf. Wartime image. RG98S-CWP 176.63
**1/2 sitting wartime image of Pvt. Jeremiah Royer, Co. L, 17th Regt., Pa. Vol. Cav. He is holding a sword. RG98S-CWP 184.47

**Bust portrait of Sgt. David Royer, Co. G, 17th Regt., Pa. Vol. Cav..Click here to read more about David

Just wanted to let you know I've got a little more info on this couple. Mary Royer was the second wife of William H. Flinn-Glunt William was born to Harriet Bloomburg and her first husband, whos last name was Flinn, sorry don't have a first name. When he died she married John R. Glunt and John adopted William. John & Harriet had one child together. Mennie Glunt b. 1859. She married Clarence Shark. William H. Flinn-Glunt's first wife was Mary E. Folkerth (1849-1900) I have Mary Royer b. 1864 m. 1900 d. 1939 That's about it. Nice web page, by the way. Any questions,

I was wondering if there is anywhere on your site that you would put a link to my Landis web site. The Royer's are two branches away from the Johannes Landis tree. I have Sebastian Royer listed as the head of a tree and that page links them to your site. When you have time, check it out and see if you would like a logo or anything on the Royer page. The home page is at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/8172/. Sebastian Royer is listed on the Tree Index (2nd Branch) which links to http://users.ev1.net/~cdsoftx/trees/703_.html.

My name is Ginger Tschirgi Strawn. My Grandmother was a Royer, and my husbands GG grandmother was a Royer. My husbands family is as follows: Sebastian, Emig, Peter, Peter, Jess, Jane Royer Roop, Mary E. Roop Ship, Jennie Shipp Graham, Gladys Graham Strawn and Roger Strawn. My is John Michael Reyer, John Michael II, Johann Carl, John Marten, Michael,Benjamin, George Washington, Mathias Groff, John William,Lulu Belle Royer Tschirgi, Richard Tschirgi, and Ginger Tschirgi Strawn. I am sure they must be part of the same family but I can't seem to join them. Is it possible that John Michael and Sebastian were brothers? Can you help, or tell me some one that can, Thanks a million any help is much appreciated.

I will get you more information when I can get some record together. Ginger Strawn.

There is puzzlement in our family as to whether we are descended from Christian Royer, son of Johann George, or Christopher Royer, son of Johann George. All the newest information I can find says we do not come from Christian - because things don't match. Some in our family still insist it was Christian. The trouble is,I can find NO information on Christopher, son of Johann Georg. Is there any information on his wife or descendants? I don't have my lists in front of me, but I believe our ancestor had children named Henry and George. We are descended from Henry. (I hope I have this right - when I get home, if it is wrong, I will let you know.)

Hi! I have just started along tracing my ancestrial past and came across your wonderful website. I have a common ancestor --Mary Royer married to Jacob Keller.

Can you offer any dates for the people your are interested in? Locations? I may be able to do some research. I am doing research on the Royer family in southwest Louisiana.

Back from Lancaster

I did some research over the holidays. Annie Hallacher the wife of Benjamin Royer is the daughter of Charles and Anna Hallacker according the will extract I could find. Siblings include Elizabeth Nissley, Catherine Gerber, Sarah Michael, Mary Fahnestock, Susan Landis, and Samuel.
Elizabeth Graybill (Benjamin H. Royer) is the daughter of Daniel Graybill and Maria Hollinger. (I have those line if anyone is interested.)
The Hernley books and all the information I could find (or not find) concludes that Elizabeth Hernley's (Philip Royer sr.) father Christian came over here without a ship's record, bought land with no deed, paid no taxes, was never in a census, and died without a will or any other heirs.
I found a marriage date for Benjamin Royer and Mary Landis in the Trinity Lutheran Church as 12-12-1833. This makes their first 3 children born out of wedlock or they got married before in a different church.
There was also a death of a Michael Royer recorded as 5-8-1836. He was 62 years, 7 months and 24 days old. Can you place him?

Other marriages (I did not check this information against THE BOOK )
Elizabeth Royer to Samuel Buckhalter 11-14-1839
Jacob Royer to Mary Neff 12-13-1838
Samuel Royer to Magdalena Longnecker 8-31-1837
Abraham Royer died 8-17-1847 89y 4m 9d
John Reyer to Rebecca Lein 6-9-1825
Henry Royer to Elizabeth Steiner 3-5-1816
Jacob Royer to Catherine Landis 11-15-1831

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