George Musser (I45328)
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| Birth | 20 October 1828  26 23 Penn Hall, Centre Co., Pa |
| Death of father | 11 May 1853 (Age 24) Jonas Musser (I45128) (Age 51) - [Relationship Chart] |
| Death of mother | 12 December 1880 (Age 52) Maria Durst (I45129) (Age 76) - [Relationship Chart] |
| Last Change | 26 January 2007 - 10:12:07 Last changed by: dcoplien |
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One of the finest homesteads in Buckeye Township is located on section 7, and comprises 220 acres of finely cultivated land with a handsome brick residence and substantial out-buildings. The farm stock and machinery are of the best description, and the whole presents one of the most attractive features in the landscape of Stephenson County. Mr. Musser came to this section in the fall of 1864, purchasing the land which he now occupies, and upon which he labored industriously for many years, effecting the results which are now admired by the passing traveler, and which aid greatly to the value of the adjacent farms, just as a fine large building in a prosperous city adds to the value of its surroundings. The main barn is provided with an ample stone basement and all the facilities for the storing of grain and the shelter of stock. Our subject is a native of Penn Hall, Centre Co., Pa.. his birth taking place Oct. 20, 1828. He is the eldest son of Jonas and Maria Musser, to whom reference is made in the sketch of Daniel Musser, found elsewhere in this Album and who were also natives of the Keystone State, where they spent the greater part of their lives, and where their remains were laid to rest. The early education of Mr. Musser was conducted in the subscription schools of his native county, and completed in the free schools after their establishment there. He was trained to habits of industry, and employed his summers assisting his father on time farm, remaining a member of the parental household until twenty- four years of age. He was then united in marriage, in November, 1852, with Miss Lydia Condo, and soon afterward purhased the old place at Penn Hall, where he operated as “mine host" keeping a hotel which was patronized by large numbers of travelers through that section. He lived there until the fall of 1863, then sold out, and coming to this county, purchased in 1866 the tract of land which he haè since transformed into a beautiful and desirable homestead. It is hardly necessary to say that he has effected great changes in the condition of the soil since first taking possession of it, which now yields each year the choicest products of the Prairie State. The farm and its appurtenances are not excelled by any in the township. The wife of our subject is a native of Aaronsburg, Centre Co., Pa., and was born in 1827. Her parents were Daniel and Mary Condo. Mr. and Mrs. Musser became the parents of three sons and two daughters, who are recorded as follows: Howard, the eldest, is at home with his parents, and assists his father in the management of the farm; Jonas is engaged in farming in Floyd County, Iowa; Daniel, Lena and Augusta are also at home. Mr. Musser cast his first Presidential vote for Gen. Scott as a member of the old Whig party, in 1852. Upon the dissolution of that party and the organization of the Republican, he cordially endorsed the principles of the latter. He has never been ambitious for office, but has preferred to give his entire attention to his private concerns, having little to do with politics otherwise than casting his vote at the general elections. He is a fair representative of one of the best families in the county, and has built up a good record for his descendants to reflect upon in coming ywars. History of Stephenson County 1888 Portrait & Biographical Pg 645 |
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