BIO:  Eli D. Myers, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Monaghan Township, Pg 148

ELI D. MYERS, son of Jacob and Sarah (Miller) Myers, of this township, was born 
October 17, 1843, and grew to manhood on the farm, receiving his education in the 
public schools during the winter months.  He began business for himself in the 
spring of 1869 on the farm of William B. Miller, in this township, remained one 
year, and then moved to his father’s place near Siddonsburgh, where he still 
resides.  He married Rebecca, daughter of Peter Huntzberger, of Newville, 
Cumberland County, and was born October 11, 1844.  To this union have been born 
five children:  Alvin G., September 21, 1870; Harry E., March 23, 1873, died May 
7, 1879; Willie Clarence, April 17, 1875; Mervin Hayes, July 1, 1878, and Laura 
May, May 28, 1883.  Mr. and Mrs. Myers are members of the Reformed Church, at 
Filey’s, of which Mr. Myers has been a deacon for six years; he has also served 
his township as inspector and collector, one year in each capacity.