Samuel M. Detweiler

Male 1873 - 1949


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  • Born  17 Jul 1873  Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender  Male 
    Died  7 Nov 1949  Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried  Souderton Mennonite Cemetery, Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • Obit - Gospel Herald:
      Detweiler. -- Samuel M., son of the late William and Mary (Moyer) Detweiler, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., July 17, 1873; passed away Nov. 7, 1949; aged 76 y. 3 m. 20 d. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. On Feb. 5, 1898, he was united in marriage to Barbara Hackman, of Souderton, Pa., who passed away Aug. 12, 1919. Of the 6 sons and 2 daughters born to this union, three predeceased him. Surviving are 5 children (Titus H., Harleysville, Pa.; Lester H., Souderton, Pa,; Elizabeth - Mrs. Isaac Alderfer, Lansdale, Pa.; Clayton H., Dublin, Pa.; and Mahlon H., Souderton, Pa.), one half brother (Jacob M. Moyer, Souderton, Pa.), 23 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He resided in Souderton all his married life, having been in the employ of Moyer and Sons for fifty years. Funeral services were held Nov. 10 at the Souderton Mennonite Church, with Elmer Moyer and Russell Musselman officiating. Text: I Sam. 20:3. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
    Person ID  I1949  ShowalterFunk
    Last Modified  12 Feb 2009 

    Father  Willard Godshall Detweiler,   b. 14 Jan 1928, Hilltown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Apr 1973, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother  Mary B. Moyer,   b. 1 Mar 1847, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Feb 1894, Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married  7 Sep 1872 
    Family ID  F1843  Group Sheet

    Family  Barbara G. Hackman,   b. Sep 1874, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Aug 1919, Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married  5 Feb 1898 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth H Detweiler,   b. 28 Feb 1908, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jun 1961, Towamencin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location
    Family ID  F1849  Group Sheet


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