Troyer, Treier, Treyer Family Tree Outlined and “Our” John Troyer’s 68 Feet Under the Table (Hilda Troyer, 1984): a numbered descendant genealogy of Michael Troyer Sr. (d. 1807, Somerset County, Pa.), with transcriptions of his 1803 will and 1807 estate appraisal and early tax lists. Cross-references to the Descendants of Jacob Hochstetler (DJH) and Descendants of Barbara Hochstedler (DBH) numbers.
Used for: entry 1444 Daniel D. Miller (1806–1865) (born 23 Sep 1806, died 15 Aug 1865 of typhoid; Amish minister; wife Catherine Weaver, born 18 Oct 1811, died 22 Jul 1893, “dau. of Samuel and Elizabeth (Keim) Weaver”); entry 899 Elizabeth Troyer (born 21 Sep 1781), wife of David Miller (2 Oct 1779 – 30 Mar 1853), “son of John Miller”; entry 1445 Eli D. Miller (1835–1913) (matches the vault). Michael Troyer Sr. came on the ship Brotherhood to Philadelphia, 3 Nov 1750, listed with his stepfather as “Holly”.
Reliability: a family compilation that openly discusses its uncertainties (for example, whether Michael’s wife was Magdalena Mast). Evidence level for facts from it: compiled lead, upgraded only by original records.
Record compiled 31 October 2026.
About this research
Supporting documentation is linked throughout. This project is an exercise in AI-assisted research and development, and I haven’t manually verified every link or conclusion. All transcriptions and translations of Swiss parish records were made with AI, and their accuracy should be treated accordingly.