Husband John Royer 1 2
Born: 14 Jul 1798 - Franklin Co, PA 1
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Died: Aft 1883
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Father: Daniel Royer ( - ) 1 2
Mother: Catherine Stoner ( - ) 1
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General Notes: Husband - John Royer
In 1811, his uncle John built Cove Forge, in Blair County, Pennsylvania, and thither at the age of fifteen the lad John was dispatched by his father to receive from his uncle the foundation of his education in the iron business. The young man began his experiences as a clerk at the forge, but remained only a year, for in 1814 his father, setting about the erection of Springfield Furnace, concluded to take him under his own care, and so John simply changed his school from the forge to the furnace. From 1815 (when the furnace was completed) until 1821 he continued in active employment there, and so well improved his opportunities that in the year last named he felt competent to take the role of iron-master himself. In 1821, therefore, he and his brother-in-law, George Schmucker, joined fortunes and purchased Cove Forge of John Royer, the uncle. Royer & Schmucker conducted the business as partners with steady success from 1821 to 1854, when Royer bought Schmucker's interest and became the sole owner. As such he has remained for thirty years or more. To 1840. the forge was devoted solely to the manufacture of bar-iron; thereafter the product was blooms exclusively.
During their partnership at the forge, Royer & Schmucker became possessed of a one-third interest in Springfield Furnace. In 1854 that interest passed to Mr. Royer, who about 1865 entered into possession of that property as sole owner. Thereafter Mr. Royer carried on the furnace and the forge, Mr. A. McAllister being the manager at the former, and Mr. Samuel R. Schmucker at the latter. In connection with these properties, Mr. Royer also owned several thousands of acres of mountain lands, and as well was a large holder of farming lands. The average number of employes at Mr. Royer's works was about ninety.