Henry Meyer, the youngest of four brothers who came to America in 1741, was born in Switzerland. He was about 8 years old when he arrived in America. Tradition says, "During the Voyage across he fell into the ocean and was rescued by a sailor.
Henry settled in Springfield, Bucks Co., PA, where he lived and died in 1809. He died on his farm that contained 131 Acres and 83 perches, which he purchased from Joseph and Daniel Matt. On 19 Dec 1803 he sold the farm to his son Peter, who afterward sold it to his son Peter Meyer. Peter thence sold it to the present owner, his son, John G. Meyer for $10,465.
Henry Meyer was married to Maria Eschbach who came from Manheim, Germany. He was a farmer and of the Mennonite Faith.
Henry settled in Springfield, Bucks Co., PA, where he lived and died in 1809. He died on his farm that contained 131 Acres and 83 perches, which he purchased from Joseph and Daniel Matt. On 19 Dec 1803 he sold the farm to his son Peter, who afterward sold it to his son Peter Meyer. Peter thence sold it to the present owner, his son, John G. Meyer for $10,465.
Henry Meyer was married to Maria Eschbach who came from Manheim, Germany. He was a farmer and of the Mennonite Faith.
Henry Meyer, the youngest of four brothers who came to America in 1741, was born in Switzerland. He was about 8 years old when he arrived in America. Tradition says, "During the Voyage across he fell into the ocean and was rescued by a sailor.
Henry settled in Springfield, Bucks Co., PA, where he lived and died in 1809. He died on his farm that contained 131 Acres and 83 perches, which he purchased from Joseph and Daniel Matt. On 19 Dec 1803 he sold the farm to his son Peter, who afterward sold it to his son Peter Meyer. Peter thence sold it to the present owner, his son, John G. Meyer for $10,465.
Henry Meyer was married to Maria Eschbach who came from Manheim, Germany. He was a farmer and of the Mennonite Faith.
Henry settled in Springfield, Bucks Co., PA, where he lived and died in 1809. He died on his farm that contained 131 Acres and 83 perches, which he purchased from Joseph and Daniel Matt. On 19 Dec 1803 he sold the farm to his son Peter, who afterward sold it to his son Peter Meyer. Peter thence sold it to the present owner, his son, John G. Meyer for $10,465.
Henry Meyer was married to Maria Eschbach who came from Manheim, Germany. He was a farmer and of the Mennonite Faith.
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