1870 - 1951
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Born |
18 Nov 1870 |
Springfield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
Gender |
Male |
Died |
17 Jul 1951 |
Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Notes |
- The New World annals of the Moyer family and Montgomery county are closely
interwoven, and while those of that name were in the early days tillers of
the soil, many are now leaders in business life. Menno S. Moyer has been
for a quarter of a century intimately connected with the mercantile and
financial activities of Lansdale, Pennsylvania. In partnership with his
brother, he founded in the city, in 1898 what is now one of its most
important stores, and has engaged in other kindred enterprises. Well known
for his progressiveness and his strict integrity in all dealings, he has a
name that is honored not only in this city but in the surrounding districts.
Mr. Moyer is a son of William G. and Mary (Swartley) Moyer, and was born at
Pleasant Valley, Bucks county, Pennsylvania, November 18, 1870. After
attending the public schools of his native town, he entered the West Chester
Normal School, form which he was later graduated. Among other schools in
which he sought to further his education might be mentioned the Brown
Preparatory, Haverford College of Haverford, Pennsylvania and the summer
sessions of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia.
After the completion of his scholastic training, Mr. Moyer taught school for
a number of years and it was not until 1898 that he gave up teaching and
devoted his efforts to business. In the above-mentioned year he formed a
partnership with his brother, Harvey S. Moyer, and as Moyer Brothers, opened
a general dry goods establishment in Lansdale. The business soon outgrew
its home, so that in 1902 a building known as the Koffee building was
purchased, and now known as the Moyer building, it houses the thriving
affairs of the Moyer Brothers. Mr. Moyer among other financial interests is
secretary and treasurer of the Hunsberger-Moyer Company, manufacturers of
umbrellas.
A Republican in political faith, he was elected by the votes of members of
all political parties to the Lansdale Borough Council. He is affiliated
with the Free and Accepted Masons, the Moose, and the Knights of Malta.
Mr. Moyer married Annie Souder, daughter of Edmund H. and Elizabeth Souder,
well known residents of Souderton, Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Moyer are the
parents of two daughters: Evelyn and Marguerite." Volume II, page 324-325
"Montgomery County Pennsylvania, A History, by Clifton S. Hunsicker"
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Person ID |
I1209 |
ShowalterFunk |
Last Modified |
9 Feb 2009 |
Family |
Anna O. Souder, b. 10 Mar 1874, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 17 Jul 1957, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Married |
20 Feb 1896 |
Children |
| 1. Evelyn Moyer, b. 9 Aug 1896, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 12 Dec 1983, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 2. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Moyer, b. 8 Dec 1900, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. Oct 1977, Lederach, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 3. Martha Marguerite Moyer, b. 2 Feb 1904, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. Aug 1950, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
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Family ID |
F917 |
Group Sheet |
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