Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Meyers, Oliver K.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bedminster Township


OLIVER K. MEYERS farmer, P.O. Bedminster,  is a son of 
Ephraim Meyers, who was born in Tinicum township, March 30, 
1813, and died March 26, 1853, and Mary Keeler, his wife, 
who was born in the same township, October 17, 1813, and 
died April 17, 1884.  Ephraim Meyers lived with his father 
until the latter died.  He was married September 8, 1843, 
when he bought the farm on which Oliver K. now lives, where 
he passed a life of industry and integrity.  Oliver K. was 
his only child, and was born in Tinicum, January 16, 1844.  
His father died when he was but 9 years old, and when he was 
20 he went to Hilltown.  His mother marrying again he bought 
the home farm, on which he has ever since lived.  August 5, 
1865, he was married to Mary Jane, daughter of Reuben 
Stever, now of Dublin, in this township.  She was born in 
Monroe county, July 2, 1849. To their union six children 
have been born: Emma Jane, wife of George Ott; Anna Maria, 
wife of Abraham Swartley; David S., who died in childhood; 
Sarah Ellen, Lambert S., and Thaddeus S., who live with 
their parents.  Mr. Meyers is regarded by all who know him 
as a man of probity and honor.  He is a member of Doylestown 
Lodge, No. 94, I. O. O. F., and he and his wife are members 
of the Tohickon Reformed church.