Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Detweiler, Samuel
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Plumstead Township


   SAMUEL DETWEILER farmer, P.O. Dublin, is a grandson of 
John Detweiler, who was a resident of Bedminster township, 
and lived on a farm which is now divided into four parts, 
all of which are owned by his descendants.  He died in 1826. 
 His wife was Barbara Myers.  Their son, Peter, was the 
father of Samuel.  He was born June 20, 1782, and died 
September 19, 1857.  He was a tailor by trade, but on his 
marriage received that part of the farm where Jacob now 
lives.  In 1816 he built the house now standing there.  He 
was married April 25, 1809, to Hester Leatherman, who was 
born July 28, 1787, and died August 14, 1851.  Both were 
members of the Old Deep Run Mennonite church.  Of their five 
children Samuel is the only survivor.  Two died young.  
Elizabeth was the wife of Christian Myers, and John L. was 
the father of Samuel, our subject, who was born August 20, 
1814.  He was married September 17, 1839, to Mary, daughter 
of Henry Baum.  She was born in Springfield township 
September 17, 1817.  Three years after his marriage his 
father bought his present home for him.  His children are:  
Hester, wife of Henry H. Landes, of Hilltown township; 
Elizabeth, wife of John Miller, in Bedminster township; and 
Henry B., who is married to Hettie Burgey, of this township. 
 Like his ancestors Mr. Detweiler is a member of the Old 
Deep Run Mennonite church, as are all of the family.  He has 
been a trustee, and is one of the oldest members.  He is one 
of the substantial citizens of the township.