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John Blyler¹

• Last Edited: 27 Oct 2023

• John Blyler was born on 4 September 1879, PA.¹
• He was the son of Daniel Blyler and Catherine Holdeman.²
• John Blyler married Agnes V. Troutman, daughter of Solomon B. Troutman and Sarah Lesher, on 10 June 1905, PA.^3,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  John Blyler Dies; Farmer Most Of Life
  John Blyler, 80, lifelong resident of Valley View, where he was engaged in farming most of his life, die in his home
  Mr. Blyler, had been active the work of Church of God at Valley View. He was a member of the council, and served as treasurer of the parish for 65 years. He was born on Sept. 4, 1879. His parents were the late Daniel and Katie Holdeman Blyler.
  Surviving are, his wife, Agnes V. Blyler, and these daughters and sons: Mr. Charles Troup, of Hegins, Mrs. Clarence Masser, of Leck Kill, Daniel of Klingerstown R.D., Roy of Valley View, Elmer of Spring Glen Star Route, Mrs. Russell A. Carl of Spring Glen, Joseph Blyler of Hegins R.D., Mrs. Oren Umholtz of Valley View Star Route, Mrs. Afton Shadle of Klingerstown R.D., Mrs. Roland Hoffman of Valley View; 30 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Samuel Blyler, of Valley View.
  Three children died previously.
  Funeral Friday afternoon from the Church of God at Valley View. The Rev. Deibert Urban will officiate at services. Interment in Church of God Cemetery. The body will lie in state from Friday noon until time of funeral.
  Pottsville Republican, August 15, 1960, Page 14.²
  
• John Blyler died on 15 August 1960, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 80.^3,2,1
• He was buried at Church of God (Helper's) Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,1

• Father*: Daniel Blyler² b. 16 Jan 1854, d. 12 Feb 1933
• Mother*: Catherine Holdeman² b. 17 Jan 1851, d. 8 Oct 1921