Menno S. Moyer

Male 1870 - 1951


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  • Born  18 Nov 1870  Springfield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender  Male 
    Died  17 Jul 1951  Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    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"
    Person ID  I1209  ShowalterFunk
    Last Modified  9 Feb 2009 

    Family  Anna O. Souder,   b. 10 Mar 1874, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jul 1957, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married  20 Feb 1896 
    Children 
     1. Evelyn Moyer,   b. 9 Aug 1896, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Dec 1983, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Moyer,   b. 8 Dec 1900, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Oct 1977, Lederach, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Martha Marguerite Moyer,   b. 2 Feb 1904, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aug 1950, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location
    Family ID  F917  Group Sheet


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