Myer - David
Source: History of Montgomery County, Indiana (Indianapolis: AW Bowen,
1913) p 974
David MYER, one of the enterprising farmers of Wayne Twp,
Montgomery County, is one about whom it is a pleasure to write.
He is modest in his opinion of himself, not claiming the worth
and importance that others are ready and anxious to ascribe to
him. He is quiet and unassuming in manner, as such characters
always are, and holds the high place which has been given him in
thep ublic favor by right of what he is, and not of what he
claims. It is a grateful task to write of such a one, and the
only danger is, that sufficient merit will not be ascribed; yet
the hearts of his friends and they are many, wil supply any lack
of words on the part of the writer or any failure to express
happily the true thought. Mr. Myer was born in Ohio Oct 13, 1845.
He is a son of William and Hannah KIMBALL Myer. The father was a
native of Ohio, where he grew to manhood, was educated and spent
his earlier years, coming to Fountain County, Indiana in 1853,
where he lived 9 years, then removed to Jones County, Iowa where
he spent the rest of his life, dying there many eyars ago. He
spent his entire life on a farm, was a hard worker and an honest
man. His family consisted of 10 chldren: Benton, who lives in
Oklahoma City, OK; David, of this review: jane, William, Evelyn
and John, all deceased; Julia and Emma living; Mary deceased;
Albert in Oklahoma City. David Myer grew to manhood on the home
farm and assisted with the generalw ork on the same when a boy.
He received a good common school education in the schools of Cain
Twp, Fountain Co. Early in life he took up farming and has
remained active in thesame to the present time. He is the owner
of a well improved and productive farm of one hundred and sixty
acres in Wayne Twp, where he carries on general farming and stock
raising. He has a comfortable home and convenient outbuildings.
Mr. Myer was married Feb 1, 1866 to Maria Bever, daughter of
Henry and Mary (Heiston) Bever. they were early settlers of
Fountain County, the family having been well known there since
pioneer days. 9 children have been born to our subject and wife:
Ellen; Alice; David; Emma; Martha; Harry; Howard; Henry and
Bertha. Mr. Myer is a member of the advisory board of his
township. While living in Fountain County, he was one of the county
commissioners for a period of 3 years and was justice of the
peace for a period of 12 years. As a public servant, he has ever
been most faithful in the discharge of his duty and has given
eminent satisfaction to all concerned. He is a member of the New
Light Christian Church. - contributed by kbz