SURNAME SETZER:
The German
surname Setzer is an Upper German name with roots in the southern region of Bavaria. The
name is derived from the German verb "setzen," meaning "to set," and was probably first
borne by someone who worked at a market or fair, setting the prices of merchandise. The
Low German variation of the name, Settegast, is even more specific, meaning "one who sets
the price of barley." (info from 'House of Names')
The surname Setzer was first found in Regensburg; the first recorded bearer was Ortlieb der Setzer, who lived there in 1290. The young Setzer family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Bavarian society. (info from 'House of Names')
A class of old German citizens from the 16th century, natives of the Preuben province, residing in Eberswalde (Wild Boar Woods or Forest). There is also listed, that the Lt. & Commander of an infantry troop, Herman August Setzer, in 1654, was distinguished for his great value to the Nation of the Prussian king's authority with the Medal of Valor, 1st Class and with paper of nobility in Pergament. [info from John Lee Setzer, Sr.'s book, Setzer Setser Genealogy]
Most descendents on this web site are from Jacob Setzer (abt 1730 - 1766) and wife Mary Magdalene Bovy of North Carolina. It also has descendents of George Tobias Setzer (1732 - 1808) and wife, Elizabeth Berrier of Pennsylvania, and Michael Martin Setzer of Pennsylvania. Most assume these 3 Setzer's as sons of Johann Adam Setzer who arrived in Philadelphia on the ship Patience" on 8/11/1750. I have no real knowledge or proof of this.
(5/10/2017) I have now added the Fore Fathers of Johann Adam Setzer, based on information found at Genealogy.com and Wikitree.com to my database. You can use this information for your research but I have no real knowledge or proof of this.
Below or some Setzer's or close spelling, of those arriving in the new world about the same time.
George Tobias Setzer Landed in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sept 14, 1751 on the ship "Brothers ??".
Jahann Martin Setzer in 1751 on the ship "Shirley".
Georg And Matthaus Fetzer (George and Mathias Setzer) on the ship "Duke of Bedford" in 1751.
Jacob Michael Sitzer/Setzer arrived on Sept., 26, 1753 on the ship "Brothers".
Picture of the ship Brothers at the National Library of Australia.
Peter Sitzer in 1749 on the "Good Intent".
Johan George Setzler on the "Two Brothers" in 1751
Jacob Seltzer arrived 22 September, 1752 on the ship "Brothers".
Hans Jacob Seltzer arrived on 19 Sept., 1752 on the "Edinburgh".
Michael and Andreas Fetzer arrived on 19 Sept., 1752 on the "Edinburgh".
Setzer/Setser Data
Base
(has 20,067 individuals and 8,012 marriages as of
1/23/2024)
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Otis & Mamie Family Photos
Otis & Mamie Setzer family pictures.
Otis &
Mamie Setzer 50th wedding anniversary. 1952
Otis & Mamie Setzer with all children.
1952
Grand children (-1) of Otis & Mamie as of
1952.
Otis Setzer clan family reunion
Otis
Setzer family Reunion Letters.
Otis Setzer family reuion pictures 10/19/2019.
Otis Setzer family reuion pictures 10/13/2018.
Otis Setzer family reuion pictures 10/7/2017.
Otis Setzer family reuion pictures
9/15/2001.
Otis Setzer family reuion pictures
9/1996.
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Headstones for Setser or Setzer on "Find-a-grave" website.
- Read
Setser Civil War Letters as edited by
Greg Mast - - > here < - -.
- Search for Sester-Setzer
who served in the Civil War, both Confederacy and Union - - > here < - -. - Find Sester-Setzer listed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall.
- - > here
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Jacob Setzer (Notes from the Setzer/Setser Genealogy
Book by John Lee Setzer Sr., published 14 March 2003.)
Little is known about Jacob Setzer. From abailable information we assume that he was born about 1730 in southern Germany and died before 1780 in what is now Catawba County, North Carolina. He married the daughter of Conrad and Mary Magdalene Bovy about 1752, if we use the birth of his oldest son, John, as a reference. Since he lived nearby, he is probably buried in an unmarked grave in St. Pauls Church cemetery, Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina. The first item of information that we have is the deed of sale of Conrad Bovy to Jacob Setzer recorded in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Deed Book 4, Page 397. (1730-1766), assumed buried at
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Old St. Pauls Church Cemetery Old St. Pauls Church Cemetery, Newton, NC.
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Adam Setzer (1758-1843), Revolutionary War Soldier, son of Jacob Setzer
(1730-1766), is buried at Littlejohn United Methodist Church, located between
Lenoir and Morganton, NC off highway US64/NC18 near Gamewell.
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Littlejohn United Methodist Church Cemetery Index
(pdf) .
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Suddreth/Setzer
Cemetery in Caldwell County, NC. Thanks to Larry Klutz, for information on the
cemetery and those bury there. The cemetery is located just off Abington road and
Overland road near Collettsville, NC.
- Another good website on the Setzer family is https://history.loftinnc.com/Setzer.htm
For information about Setzer Family Reunions, view the 
page.
Setzer Reunion 2024! May 11, 2024 11am - 2pm
Maggie Valley United Methodist Church
4192 Soco Road, Maggie Valley NC 28751
It's a covered dish meal and $3 per person to cover expenses (including drinks, paper products and a donation to the church)
Setzer/Setser Genealogy Book
This genealogical history begins with Jacob Setzer who
settled about 1752 in what is now Catawba County, NC, and includes his widely dispersed
descendants who were born no later than 1970. 
Known data for
each individual includes dates and places of birth, marriage, death, and burial place;
and information sources. Similar information on spouses is included. The data included
in this document is the result of more than 35 years of research.
This history is compiled in a bound hard cover book with gold
foil title on front and spine. Written text comprises 780 pages; and the index listing
14,800 names comprised pages. Among those listed are 3750 Setzers, 1100 Setsers, and 60
Sesters. No pictures are included.