Husband Daniel A. Musser 1
Born: 28 Jun 1822 - Centre Co, PA 2
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Died: 30 Jun 1888 - ? Millheim, Centre Co, PA 2
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Father: Philip B. Musser (1785-1873/1874) 1 3
Mother: Elizabeth Ilgen (1790-1854) 4
Marriage: 29 Jun 1851 - Mifflinburg, Union Co, PA 2
Wife Lydia A. Shreffler 2
Born: 5 Mar 1826 - Millheim, Centre Co, PA 2
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Father: Daniel Schreffler (1789-Bet 1870/1879)
Mother: Rachel Moyer ( - ) 2
Children
1 M F. Pierce Musser 2
Born: 31 Oct 1852 2
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Died: Aft 1898
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2 F Junie A. Musser 5
Born: 5 Aug 1855 - Millheim, Centre Co, PA 2
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Spouse: Alfred Walter (1850- ) 5 6
Marr: May 1877 7
3 F Elizabeth A. Musser 2
Born: 16 Sep 1857 2
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Died: in infancy
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
4 F Jane Mary Belle Musser 2
Born: 6 Apr 1860 2
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Died: Bef 1898 - Millheim, Centre Co, PA
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Spouse: C. A. Sturgis ( - ) 2
5 F Rose E. Musser 2
Born: 4 Aug 1863 2
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Spouse: T. R. Stam ( - ) 2
6 M H. Clymer Musser 2
Born: 6 Sep 1866 2
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7 M Milton O. Musser 2
Born: 2 Feb 1870 2
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General Notes: Husband - Daniel A. Musser
He was reared as a farmer's boy, attending only the country schools of his day. Early in life he learned the miller's trade at what became known as Fisher's Mill, of which his father was then the owner. In June, 1846, his parents removed to Millheim, and he ran a gristmill there for some time.
At the time of his marriage, Mr. Musser had $400 saved from his earnings, and this sum he invested in mountain land in Poe Valley, in partnership with his brother, W. L. Musser. The venture proving successful, he built a residence, and a sawmill which did a profitable business. Later he was associated with J. P. Gephart in the same line, his success continuing undiminished. In 1855 he built a home at Millheim, in which he spent his last years, his death occurring very suddenly.
As a business man he identified himself with many enterprises, notably the Millheim Banking Co. At the time of his death he owned two large flouring-mills, several farms and much valuable real estate in and near Millheim, aside from the family residence. Despite the constant labor and thought which enabled him to secure his handsome fortune, he found time for public affairs. He was a lieutenant in the militia in the "olden time," and always took keen interest in local politics. He was a leader in the Democratic organization, holding many township offices, and at the time of his death was president of the Millheim borough council. He was deputy sheriff during the term of his brother, W. L. Musser, as sheriff, and in 1875 was elected county treasurer with an increased Democratic majority. His son, Pierce, filled the office by Mr. Musser's appointment.
The centennial celebration of Millheim was an event in which he manifested great interest, and it was a source of grief to all classes in the community that he could not share in the successful realization of the plans which he had so warmly approved.
In religious work he was active, contributing both time and means. In 1860 he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and until his death was a leading worker in the Church and Sunday-school. His chief recreation was the chase, and he annually spent several weeks in the mountains in search of deer and other game. Of all his various interests, however, his home and family stood first in his affections, and throughout his wedded life the dearest place on earth was his own fireside.