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View Tree for William MyersWilliam Myers (b. 25 December 1783, d. 06 July 1884)

William Myers1431 was born 25 December 1783 in New Jersey1431, and died 06 July 1884 in Quinton, Salem County, New Jersey1431. He married Rebecca Ann Unknown.

 Includes NotesNotes for William Myers:
He might possibly have a brother Charles age 65-Laborer h/o Sarah age 58, living in Waterford, Camden County, New Jersey in 1850
issue;
William age 21 Glass Blower
Mary age 15
Sarah age 13
James age 8
William Carl age 22 House Carpenter
All born in NJ

He may have been living in Waterford, NJ in 1850 this census is difficult to understand.

He served in the war of 1812

I found William in the 1880 Census for Quinton Twp., Salem County, NJ ED 146, Page 5 (Page 119A) living with his son Lewis. The last name is spelled Myers. He was 97 years old and a laborer.


Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Lewis MYERS Self M Male W 47 NJ Glass Blower NJ NJ
Emaline E. MYERS Wife M Female W 37 NJ Keeping House PA NJ
George MYERS Son S Male W 11 NJ NJ NJ
Katie MYERS Dau S Female W 9 NJ NJ NJ
Lewis MYERS Son S Male W 4 NJ NJ NJ
Moses MYERS Son S Male W 10M NJ NJ NJ
William MYERS Father Male W 97 NJ Laborer NJ NJ


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Source Information:
Census Place E. D. 146, Quinton, Salem, New Jersey
Family History Library Film 1254797
NA Film Number T9-0797
Page Number 119A


In the Diplomatic Correspondence, National Standard, Salem, N.J., July 9, 1884 there are 2 articles. First is his death;
Meyers- In Quniton, on July 6, 1884, William Meyers, aged 101 years, 6 months and 11 days.
Second, Quinton Facts;
William Meyers, our centenarian, who was stricken with paraysis a week previous, passed away on Sunday, in the 102d year of his age. He was born December 25, 1783. The funeral takes place to-day, with interment at Canton.

More About William Myers:
Burial: 1884, Baptist Church, Canton, Salem County, New Jersey.
Census 1: 1880, District 146, Quinton, Salem County, New Jersey.
Census 2: 1860, Winslow, Camden County, New Jersey.
Census 3: 1870, Winslow, Camden County, New Jersey.
Occupation 1: 1880, Laborer .
Occupation 2: 1870, Laborer.
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