Eva Catharina4 Arner (Jacob3, felix2, Ulrich1), born 27 July 1788 probably in Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania and christened 24 August 1788 (Sponsors: Nicolaus and Eva Seger)(2)(37); died 08 January 1867(N); married 02 April 1809 to (Doctor(N)) Abraham Saylor(B) who was born 11 December 1781 and christened 20 January 1782 (Sponsors: William Schmitt and Catharine Erdman)(9), and died 23 November 1842 in Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania.
[He was the son of Frederick and Dorothea Seiler. Frederick was a son of (Lieutenant Colonel, also Doctor) Johann Peter Seiler of Northampton County(B) who was born 26 September 1721 in Germany, died 08 January 1803, married to Anna Margaretha Maurer who was born 19 January 1726 and died 23 July 1810, both buried at Raub Cemetery at Raubsville, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Peter Seiler may have been a son of the Johann Peter Saeyler from Ruchheim (near Ludwigshafen), Pfalz, Germany who came to America 19 September 1732 on the ship Johnson and was living in Falckner Swamp (now New Hanover), Montgomery, Pennsylvania in 1751.]
1820 Census: Abraham Saylor, page 218, Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.
1850 Census: Eve Saylor (with son-in-law Joseph Engler), page 223, visit 099/107, Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania.
1860 Census: Eve Saylor (widow, with son-in-law Joseph Engler), page 718, visit 1135/1282, Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania.
They were buried at Dryland Cemetery(23) at Hecktown (Lower Nazareth Township), Northampton, Pennsylvania, which cemetery no longer exists. Abraham’s estate (Northampton Will File #5117), which was recorded 19 December 1842 and Inventory filed 05 January 1843, mentions wife Eve Catherine and daughters Sally and Mary Ann, and lists male Saylor’s, relationship not stated: Samuel, Jacob, Charles, Isaac and Daniel.
Known children, last three possibly not in correct birth order:
Daniel5 Saylor, born 30 October and christened 26 November 1809(9); died 27 November 1850(9) in Lower Nazareth; married to Elizabeth Scheuerman who was born 06 July 1812 in Pennsylvania and died 02 February 1882. He was a farmer. 1850 Census: Daniel Saylor, page 224, visit 118/129, Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania. 1860 Census: Elizabeth Saylor (widow), page 710, visit 1066/1207, Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Known children, born in Lower Nazareth:
John6 Saylor, born 06 July 1836; died 16 October 1881; married to Marietta Matilda Beisel who was born 29 June 1842 in Pennsylvania and died 05 October 1912. He was a farmer. 1870 Census: John Saylor, page 252, visit 225/236, Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania. 1880 Census: John Saylor, page 110, visit 009/009, Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania. 1900 Census: Matilda Saylor (widow, with son Wilson). Children:
Wilson Eugene7 Saylor, born about September 1864; married first to ________?; married third 1905-06 to Mamie A. (______) Kocher (her second marriage) who was born about 1872 in Pennsylvania. He was a farmer. 1900 Census: Eugene Saylor (marital status not recorded, and children), page 024, visit 052/052, Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania. 1910 Census: Wilson E. Saylor, page ___?, visit 427/435, Whitehall Township (E.D. 207), Lehigh, Pennsylvania. His known children: Lizzie M. Saylor, born about November 1890; Laura C. Saylor, born about January 1892; Emma M. Saylor, born about 1906; Elmira M. Saylor, born about 1908.
Emma E.7 Saylor, born about March 1866. 1900 Census: Emma Saylor (single, with brother Wilson, just above).
John D.7 Saylor, born about 1868; married 1889-90 to Adaline S. Bauer (daughter of James E. and Mary Ann Bauer) who was born about July 1869 in Pennsylvania. He was a farmer. 1900 Census: John D. Sayler, page 031, visit 185/185, Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania. 1910 Census: John E. Saylor, page 102, visit 057/057, Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Known children: Walter John Saylor, born 13 January 1893(40); Howard L. Saylor, born about December 1894, 1910 Census: Howard L. Saylor (with grandfather James Bauer), page 214, visit 264/268, Bushkill, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Carrie I. Saylor, born about September 1897; Frank Saylor, born about 1903; Sadie Saylor, born about 1908.
Samuel6 Saylor, born about 1839; married by 1870 to Sarah ______ who was born about 1838 in Pennsylvania. He was a painter. 1870 Census: Samuel Sailor, page 237, visit 046/046, Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.
Lewis H.6 Saylor, born about 1842.
Maria6 Saylor, born about 1844; married to ______Kichline.
Amanda C.6 Saylor, born about 1848; married ______ Strauss.
Probably (Daughter), born about 1811 [from 1820 census].
Isaac5 Saylor, born 20 September and christened 22 November 1812(9); died 13 February 1846; married to Sarah Ann Snyder who was born about 1815 in Pennsylvania. 1850 Census: Sar Sailor, page 274, Bethlehem Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Known children:
Susan6 Saylor, born about 1837; married to Henry Deemer (possibly son of Peter and Margaret Deamer) who was born about 1835 in Pennsylvania. He was a carpenter. 1870 Census: Henry Deemer, page 315, visit 207/244, Bethlehem (3rd Ward), Northampton, Pennsylvania. 1880 Census: Henry Deemer, page 276, visit 076/083, Bethlehem (3rd Ward), Northampton, Pennsylvania. Known children:
Cornelius M.7 Deemer, born about December 1859; married 1892-93 to May M. ______ who was born about December 1863 in Pennsylvania. He was a carpenter. 1900 Census: Cornelius H. Deemer, page 125, visit 109/121, Bethlehem (2nd Ward), Northampton, Pennsylvania. Known child: Philip R. Deemer, born 24 December 1895 at Bethlehem(40).
Clara J.7 Deemer, born about 1861.
Lillie S.7 Deemer, born about 1867.
Franklin P.7 Deemer, born about 1869.
Matthias6 Saylor.
Salinda6 Saylor, born about 1846; married first about 1869 to George Whitmyer (son of George and Juliana Whitmyer) who was born about 1846 in Pennsylvania and apparently died before the 1880 census; married second to [?Abraham] Fretz. 1870 Census: George Witmeyer (with his mother), page 273, visit 098/149, Bethlehem (1st Ward), Northampton, Pennsylvania. 1880 Census: Celinda Witmeyer (widow), page 276, visit 077/084, Bethlehem (3rd Ward), Northampton, Pennsylvania. Known children with first husband:
Flora7 Whitmyer, born about 1871.
Gertrude7 Whitmyer, born about 1873.
+ LUCY ANN5 SAYLOR(B), born 26 January 1816; married Joseph Engler.
Charles5 Saylor, born about 1820?; married to [?Lavina] Buss(N).
Sally5 Saylor.
Mary Ann5 Saylor.
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