Margaret Jane Tittsler

Margaret Jane Tittsler  was born 15 Dec 1830 in Janesville, Wisconsin, and died 13 May 1906 in Hampton, Iowa.  She married Mathias Groff Royer 12 Aug 1851 in Janesville, Rock Co, WI, son of George Royer and Elizabeth Groff.  He was born 14 Aug 1830 in Chattarauguas, Impkins County, New York, and died 01 Mar 1909 in Hampton, Franklin Co, Iowa.

Notes for MARGARET JANE TITTSLER:

News Clip 1906 Obituary

Mrs. Margaret J. Royer died June 8th, 1906 after a year’s illness following stroke. Funeral services on Sunday by Rev. Spry. Interment in Hampton, IA.  Seven sons were pall-bearers.

Margaret J. Tittsler was born in Mercer Co. Pennsylvania on December 15th, 1830. She married Mathias G. Royer on August 12th, 1851 and came to Iowa in 1868 settling on their farm in Geneva township (Franklin Co.) In 1872 or 1873. To Mr and Mrs Royer were born ten children, nine boys and one girl, all but one still living and present at the funeral. They are George T., now in Nevada, William J., of Rushmore, Minnesota, Frank F., of Hampton, IA, Albert B., of Toledo, IA, Gilbert of Hampton, Oscar D., of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Alva M., of Janesville, Wisconsin, Mrs. Minnie B. Rodgers of Council Bluffs, IA, and Arthur L., of Geneva, IA. Mrs William Turner of Cherokee, IA, a sister of Mr. M.G. Royer was also present. (from “Church” genealogy book)

Children of Margaret Tittsler and Mathias Royer are:

i.George Tyler Royer, b. 05 Sep 1852, New Castle, Erie Co, Pennsylvania; d. 17 Apr 1916, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah; m. Mary Leyland

ii.John William Royer, b. 21 Mar 1854, New Castle, Erie Co, Pennsylvania; d. 05 Oct 1930, Rushmore, Nobles, Minnesota; m. Ella Sophie Stuyverson, 06 Mar 1880, Spring Valley, Minnesota; b. 19 Dec 1854, Erie County, Pennsylvania; d. 26 Sep 1931, Rushmore, Nobles, Minnesota, USA.

iii.Franklin Fayette Royer, b. 21 Nov 1855, Hampton, Franklin Co, Iowa; d. 1923; m. Laura Mabel Yenter, 15 Oct 1895; b. 24 Feb 1875, Iowa; d. 17 Apr 1962.

iv.Gilbert W. Royer, b. 15 Jul 1857, Hampton, Franklin Co, Iowa; d. 11 Mar 1927, Hampton, Franklin Co., Iowa; m. EVa S.

v.Albert B. Royer, b. 1859, Pennsylvania; m. (1) Edith Unknown; b. 1877, Iowa; m. (2) Fannie Hayes, b. 1863, Wisconsin, Wisconsin

vi.Alva W. Royer, b. 1860, Waverly, Franklin Co., Iowa; m. Lydia Benson; b. 1866, Iowa.

vii.Oscar David Royer, b. 13 Dec 1866, Waverly, Franklin, Iowa; d. 02 Feb 1949, Pasadena (Altadena), Los Angeles Co.,CA; m. Elma Etta Hall, 13 Jun 1890; b. 19 Feb 1870, Marshall County, Iowa; d. 28 May 1954, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA

viii.Minnie Belle Royer, b. 14 Aug 1869, Hampton, Franklin Co., Iowa; d. 05 Jun 1930; m. William Lewis Rogers; b. 06 Sep 1868, Wallace, Fountain, Indiana; d. 14 Apr 1943, Wabash, Fountain, Indiana.

ix.Arthur L. Royer, b. 1874, Hampton, Franklin, IA, USA; m. Maye Harmond, Geneva, Iowa; b. 1877, Iowa.

x.Harvey Royer, b. 12 May 1875, Hampton, Franklin Co, Iowa; d. 1878, Hampton, Franklin Co, Iowa.

Margaret Jane Tittsler

1830 - 1906

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