Husband Dr. Philip Timothy Musser 1 2
Born: 10 Nov 1828 1
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Died: 31 Dec 1889 2
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Father: Philip Musser, Jr. ( -1834) 2 3
Mother: Catherine Reichard ( - ) 2 4
Marriage: 30 Nov 1854 - Millheim, Centre Co, PA 2 4
Wife Mary Jane Mumbauer 2 4
Born: 2 Jan 1832 - Penn Twp, Centre Co, PA 2
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Died: Aft 1898
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Father: Peter Mumbauer ( - ) 2 4
Mother: Mary Krumrine ( - ) 2
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1 F Ella Musser 2 4
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Spouse: Rev. A. J. Frey ( - ) 4
2 M Charles Sumner Musser, M.D. 4 5
Born: 19 Nov 1856 - Millheim, Centre Co, PA 5
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3 M Harvey Musser 2
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General Notes: Husband - Dr. Philip Timothy Musser
He was the eldest son of his parents, and as he was only six years old when his father died, he, during his boyhood, made his home with his half-brother, Samuel. Reared on a farm, his early education was limited to the subscription schools of the day, and it was not until 1847 that he began to attend school at Mifflinburg, where he spent two years. Having been thrown upon his own resources, he faced an uphill battle, but he made his way manfully to the goal of his ambition. His acute and active intellect enabled him to secure a good elementary education, notwithstanding his disadvantages, and then, under an excellent preceptor, Dr. Robert Van Valzah, of Millheim, he in 1850 began to qualify himself for the medical profession. In 1853 he was graduated from Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia. Until 1861 he practiced with his preceptor, and in 1866 he located in Aaronsburg, where he built up an extensive practice, which continued until his death.
An ardent Abolitionist, he became a steadfast supporter of the Republican party, but he never sought political office for himself. During the war his influence was felt upon the loyal side, and although he volunteered his services as a surgeon, and was commissioned by Gov. Curtin, he was finally rejected on account of his frail physique.
Three children survived, to whom were given every educational advantage which could be obtained, their father thinking no sacrifice too great which would secure for them the opportunities which he had vainly desired for himself.