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964. Jacob MEYER245 was born about 1636.211 in 1637, aged 1;in 1640, aged 4; [in 1685, lived in Gundersheim, Germany with 4 sons He was baptized on 19 Jan 1658.245 In 1682 lived in the Palatinate with his mother's brother. Probably Hans
Jagli Kendig.

965. \Unknown\ \UNKNOWN\.Children were:

i.

Ulrich MEYER was born about 1668.224 He died before 1 Mar 1741.224 He had his estate probated on 1 Mar 1741 in Philadelphia Co., Pa..224

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ii.

Christian MAYER.

iii.

Hans MYER was born about 1680.211 He died about 1748 in Upper Salford Twp, Montgomery Co, PA.224 Known as "der alt bruder". Baptized by Peter Becker in the Pequea Creek. On
Nov. 15, 1724 he was instrumental in electing Conrad Beissel as leader; in
July 1740 was one of 4 housefathers who "went away". This is in reference to
the Ephrata Cloister. His daughter Barbara was known as "Sister Jael". His
son Lawrence Myer married Anna Margaret Janson who in 1759 married Philip
Sprecher. Their youngest son Wendel Myer was hanged on May 16, 1755 for
stealing horses for the British. A member of New Holland Lutheran Church.

iv.

Jacob MIRE was born about 1684.211 He died before 5 Sep 1747 in Upper Hanover Twp, Montgomery Co, PA.211