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The MYERS Family
of Pennsylvania
A complete outline is available via
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| 1. John MYERS (b.1789-d.1875) married Jane RUGGLES (b.1799-d.1881). Children:
Benjamin Franklin [see #2], Martha J (b.10/2/1834-d.5/7/1922), Hannah Ellen
(b.3/21/1837-d.7/23/1882), Julia Ann (b.12/1/1838-d.7/21/1876), Rebecca E
(b.6/7/1842-d.4/27/1917). |
2. Benjamin Franklin MYERS (b.5/25/1832-d.8/11/1905 Pa) married
Mary Margaret
STALB (b.3.18/1839 Pa-d.3/9/1924 Pa). Children: George Washington (b.12/13/1857
Pa-d.1936), John Milton (b.3/16/1860 Pa-d.3/18/1931 Wa), Cyrus Jefferies
(b.3/2/1863), William Henry Harrison (b.3/27/1866 Pa), Samuel Michael
(b.6/22/1868), Clara Alice (b.9/12/1870), Benjamin Franklin Jr [see #3], Banks R
(b.3/31/1873-d.1902), Charles Jacob (b.9/21/1877-d.8/25/1935 Pa).
Benjamin was a carpenter in Mountaindale, Pa. Here, Ben and
his family lived in a 2-story, 7 room, wood house that was situated on 12 acres
of land. He was described as having blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, and
6' tall.
During the Civil War, Ben enlisted in Co K, 187th Pa Inf, 1st Btn as a
private on 30May1864. He was paid a bounty of $300 for enlisting. The following
was taken from the detachment muster rolls: Ben was "detailed for special duty
in the Ordinance Dept. by special order no. 105 Hd.Qrs.Dept. Susquehanna dated
May"7 1864, was paid one month pay in advance". This duty was at Camp Curtain in
Harrisburg, Pa. On 15Aug1864, Benjamin was injured in the line of duty "by a
heavy box falling on his back and left shoulder". He was mustered out of service
on 03aug1865 after a bout of typhoid fever.
The remainder of his life, Benjamin suffered from complications from the
typhoid. He had vertigo, rheumatism, and some loss of hearing.
Mary was a member of Mt Zion Lutheran Church. |
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3. Benjamin Franklin MYERS, Jr (b.10/7/1872 Pa-d.6/25/1955) married Hannah
Rebecca DILLEN (b.3/23/1875 Pa-d.6/25/1964). Children: Charles Dillen
(b.11/10/1894-d.3/7/1981 Ca), James Porter (b.12/17/1898-d.1/28/1987 Pa), Floris,
John Raymond, George Harvey (b.7/13/1904-d.2/15/1981 Pa), Edna L (b.1910),
Benjamin Clyde [see #4], Woodrow Wilson, Nora, (baby girl).
Benjamin was a miner for the Klondike Coal Mine operated by
the A L Garman Coal Co. |
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4. Benjamin Clyde MYERS (b.6/25/1913 Pa-d.3/5/1993 Pa) married
Mary Hannah
FAUST (b.1/24/1924 Pa-d.10/9/2002 Pa). Children: James Franklin [see #5],
Sheridan Ann, Beverly Jo, Paula Faye.
At the age of 12, Benjamin dropped out of school after
completing the 8th grade. For the next four years he would walk, by his father's
side, to work at the coal mine. With seven brothers and sisters to support, he
would give his 25 cents a week earnings toward food and necessities. Work in the
coal mines was hard, dirty, and dangerous.
Between 1929 and 1938, Ben worked at various occupations. Since he no longer
lived at home, he attempted to find gainful employment that would pay enough for
room and board. He worked as a laborer at Swartenbach Huber, a silk mill; as an
attendant at Kocher's Auto Service; some time as a miner at the Klondike Coal
Mines; and as a dishwasher at the Silver Moon Restaurant.
However, none of these jobs could hold his attention for long. When he
became bored, he would go to the nearest rail-yard, hop a freight, and ride to
the end of the line. This seemed to make life easier. Ben became a traveler,
stopping only long enough to earn money for meals.
After marrying Mary, Ben settled down. He began a 13 year career with the
Pennsylvania RR. He held various jobs including laborer and mechanic. These jobs
were only slightly safer than the coal mines.
In 1941, the US entered war and Ben joined the US Army. He served as a
military policeman at Fort Eustis, Va. However, his was a short stint of
service. It was soon discovered that he had a serious stomach disorder and he
was given a discharge.
Ben went back to work at the railroad, where he worked until 1952. He then
changed jobs and became a crane operator at Bethlehem Steel. He retired from
here in 1978 after 23 years of service and drew a pension.
Mary spent her days decorating her home. When one project was completed, she
started another. She was a collector of Gone With the Wind memorabilia. Being
her favorite movie, she lost count of the number of times she viewed it on tape
or TV. Her favorite past time was spoiling her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
In today's world of space-saving, Mary is buried above Benjamin. Her casket
lies directly atop his. |
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