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May 7, 1895; Genevieve, born February 7, 1897; Edwin, born April 15, 1900, died March 2, 1906; and Clemenza, born February 27, 1902.
ROBERT C. MYERS, a prosperous millwright and carpenter formerly a resident of Cresson, Cambria county, Pennsylvania, is a representative of a family which, settling in Pennsylvania a number of years ago, traces its descent to Germany.
John Myers, grandfather of Robert C. Myers, and the first of the family to emigrate to this country, was born in Germany, and when he came to America located in Munster township, where he cultivated a farm and occupied himself as a millwright. He was a man of influence in his day, and was considered one of the leading citizens of the town. His political affiliations were Democratic, and he was a member of the Catholic church. He died at an advanced age, leaving children: Henry G., of whom later, William, James, Joseph, Catherine, married _________ Dusben, Margaret, Matilda.
Henry G. Myers, son of John Myers, was born in Munster township in 1836. He learned thoroughly the trade of a carpenter and millwright, and followed this occupation throughout the active years of his life. He resided in Loretto, and was greatly respected and esteemed by all who knew him. At various times he filled all the local offices in Allegheny. He was a member of the Catholic church, and affiliated with the Democratic party. He married Ann Adesberger, daughter of Michael Adesberger, of Loretto. Their children were: 1. Fannie, born 1856, died 1879; Robert C., of whom later; Hattie, born 1860, died 1879; Ellsworth, born 1862, living at Altoona, Pennsylvania; Ida, born 1864, died 1876; Raymond, born 1866, died 1876; Irene, born 1868, married David Lachman; Blanch, died in childhood.
Robert C. Myers, eldest surviving child of Henry G., and Ann (Adesberger) Myers, was born in Loretto, Cambria county, Pennsylvania, March, 1858. He learned the trade of millwright and carpenter under the able supervision of his father, and thus obtained a thorough and practical knowledge of every detail. He has followed these occupations without interruptions up to the present time (1906). He is a man of energy and perseverance and has progressive ideas. He was a member of a number of organizations, and has held the office of auditor of Cresson. He is a member of the Catholic church, and an adherent of the Republican party. His word carries weight in financial and social circles, and his kind heart and modest, unassuming manner have gained him many friends.
Mr. Myers married, 1880, Sarah Truxal, daughter of Henry Truxal, of Allegheny township, and they have children: Cora, born April, 1881, married Alvin Evehart; Leo, Myrtle, Gordon, died May 9, 1905; Olive, Ray, Ross.
HENRY DUNMIRE, of South Fork, Cambria county, Pennsylvania, was born in 1844, the son of Andrew J. and Drusanna (Cain) Dunmire, and grandson of Henry Dunmire, a German, who resided in Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, was a farmer and died there in 1853.
Andrew J. Dunmire was born in 1818, in Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, owned a farm and saw mill in Jackson township, Cambria county, and followed farming and lumbering all his life. Originally he was a Whig, but later voted the Democratic ticket. He was of the Evangelical church, but later in life went with his wife to the German Baptist. He died October 6, 1893. He was a man of standing in the community, and
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