Shirley E. Ketterman1
F
Events | ||
Marriage | Shirley E. Ketterman married Harry Frederick Merrill, son of James Henry Merrill and Mary Drucilla Hummel.1 |
Family |
Harry Frederick Merrill b. 31 May 1914, d. 29 Nov 1987 |
Charts | Descendants of Robert Green |
Citations
- [S699] Harry F. Merrill.
Amy Ellen Bittinger1,2
F, b. 6 May 1862, d. 11 Dec 1940
Father | Solomon P. Bittinger1 b. 1827, d. 11 Mar 1895 | |
Mother | Rebecca Broadwater1 b. Feb 1843, d. 5 Feb 1917 |
Events | ||
Birth | 6 May 1862 | Amy Ellen Bittinger was born on 6 May 1862 in Maryland.1,3 |
She was the daughter of Solomon P. Bittinger and Rebecca Broadwater.1 | ||
Census1870 | 16 Aug 1870 | Amy Ellen Bittinger was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Solomon P. Bittinger in District 3, Allegany County, Maryland.1 |
Census1880 | 11 Jun 1880 | Amy Ellen Bittinger was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Solomon P. Bittinger in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.2 |
Marriage | 1883 | Amy Ellen Bittinger married Perry Bowser in 1883.4 |
Census1900 | 15 Jun 1900 | Amy Ellen Bowser was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Perry Bowser in Bittinger, Garrett County, Maryland.4 |
Census1910 | 28 Apr 1910 | Amy Ellen Bowser was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Perry Bowser in District 12, Garrett County, Maryland.5 |
Census1920 | 17 Feb 1920 | Amy Ellen Bowser was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Perry Bowser in Bittinger, Garrett County, Maryland.6 |
Census1930 | 15 Apr 1930 | Amy Ellen Bowser was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Lloyd Roy Bowser in Bittinger, Garrett County, Maryland.7 |
Census1940 | 29 Apr 1940 | Amy Ellen Bittinger was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Lloyd Roy Bowser in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.8 |
Family |
Perry Bowser b. Jul 1853, d. b 1930 | |
Children | 1. | Edward Franklin Bowser+4 b. 26 Jan 1884, d. 22 Nov 1962 |
2. | Ida J. Bowser4 b. Jan 1886 | |
3. | Anna Belle Bowser4 b. Feb 1889 | |
4. | Lloyd Roy Bowser4 b. 5 Apr 1892 | |
5. | Cora P. Bowser4 b. Sep 1895 | |
6. | Winifred Hester Bowser5 b. 14 Sep 1900, d. 14 Dec 1997 |
Charts | Descendants of Robert Green |
Citations
- [S2269] 1870 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Allegany County, District 3, page 40A (stamped), Page No. 13 (handwritten), population schedule, line 7-11, dwelling 81, family 81, Solomon Bidinger household.
- [S2517] 1880 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 96, page 298C (stamped), Page No. 11 (handwritten), population schedule, line 33-38, dwelling 76, family 83, Solomon Bittinger household.
- [S99] "Ancestry World Tree", KLMiller Database Update: 2004-12-09, Contact: Kerry L. Miller.
- [S2920] 1900 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Bittinger, ED 47, page 5B (handwritten), population schedule, line 69-75, dwelling 77, family 77, Perry Bowser household.
- [S3452] 1910 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, District 12, ED 98, page 6B (handwritten), population schedule, line 67-73, dwelling 102, family 103, Perry Bowser household.
- [S4155] 1920 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Bittinger, ED 114, page 5B (handwritten), population schedule, line 56-60, dwelling 64, family 65, Perry Bowser household.
- [S4964] 1930 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Bittinger, ED 20, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 82-87, dwelling 65, family 70, Lloyd R. Bowser household.
- [S11315] 1940 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Other Places, ED 12-5, page 12A (handwritten), population schedule, line 11-17, household 182, Lloyd Bowser household.
John Lewis Bittinger1,2,3
M, b. Sep 1864, d. 11 Jun 1908
Father | Solomon P. Bittinger1 b. 1827, d. 11 Mar 1895 | |
Mother | Rebecca Broadwater1 b. Feb 1843, d. 5 Feb 1917 |
Events | ||
Birth | Sep 1864 | John Lewis Bittinger was born in Sep 1864 in Maryland.1,2 |
He was the son of Solomon P. Bittinger and Rebecca Broadwater.1 | ||
Census1870 | 16 Aug 1870 | John Lewis Bittinger was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Solomon P. Bittinger in District 3, Allegany County, Maryland.1 |
Census1880 | 11 Jun 1880 | John Lewis Bittinger was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Solomon P. Bittinger in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.4 |
Census1900 | 14 Jun 1900 | John Lewis Bittinger was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Rebecca Bittinger in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.2 |
Death | 11 Jun 1908 | John Lewis Bittinger died on 11 Jun 1908.5,3 |
Charts | Descendants of Robert Green |
Citations
- [S2269] 1870 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Allegany County, District 3, page 40A (stamped), Page No. 13 (handwritten), population schedule, line 7-11, dwelling 81, family 81, Solomon Bidinger household.
- [S2936] 1900 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 39, page 9A (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-3, dwelling 141, family 141, Rebecca Bittinger household.
- [S99] "Ancestry World Tree", KLMiller Database Update: 2004-12-09, Contact: Kerry L. Miller.
- [S2517] 1880 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 96, page 298C (stamped), Page No. 11 (handwritten), population schedule, line 33-38, dwelling 76, family 83, Solomon Bittinger household.
- [S3437] 1910 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, District 3, ED 89, page 13B (handwritten), population schedule, line 58-64, dwelling 158, family 158, Charles Meyers household.
Elizabeth Jane Bittinger1,2
F, b. 22 Jun 1869, d. 11 Sep 1923
Father | Solomon P. Bittinger1 b. 1827, d. 11 Mar 1895 | |
Mother | Rebecca Broadwater1 b. Feb 1843, d. 5 Feb 1917 |
Events | ||
Birth | 22 Jun 1869 | Elizabeth Jane Bittinger was born on 22 Jun 1869 in Maryland.1,3,2 |
She was the daughter of Solomon P. Bittinger and Rebecca Broadwater.1 | ||
Census1870 | 16 Aug 1870 | Elizabeth Jane Bittinger was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Solomon P. Bittinger in District 3, Allegany County, Maryland.1 |
Census1880 | 11 Jun 1880 | Elizabeth Jane Bittinger was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Solomon P. Bittinger in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.4 |
Marriage | 1890 | Elizabeth Jane Bittinger married Louis Henry Diefenbaugh in 1890.3 |
Census1900 | 23 Jun 1900 | Elizabeth Jane Diefenbaugh was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Louis Henry Diefenbaugh in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.3 |
Census1910 | 28 Apr 1910 | Elizabeth Jane Diefenbaugh was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Louis Henry Diefenbaugh in District 3, Garrett County, Maryland.5 |
Census1920 | 24 Feb 1920 | Elizabeth Jane Diefenbaugh was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Louis Henry Diefenbaugh in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.6 |
Death | 11 Sep 1923 | Elizabeth Jane Diefenbaugh died on 11 Sep 1923.7,2 |
Family |
Louis Henry Diefenbaugh b. Oct 1863, d. 22 Jul 1946 | |
Children | 1. | George William Diefenbaugh3 b. 23 Nov 1890 |
2. | Carrie Diefenbaugh+3 b. Aug 1892 |
Charts | Descendants of Robert Green |
Citations
- [S2269] 1870 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Allegany County, District 3, page 40A (stamped), Page No. 13 (handwritten), population schedule, line 7-11, dwelling 81, family 81, Solomon Bidinger household.
- [S99] "Ancestry World Tree", KLMiller Database Update: 2004-12-09, Contact: Kerry L. Miller.
- [S2939] 1900 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 39, page 14A (handwritten), population schedule, line 15-18, dwelling 232, family 233, Louis Deifenbaugh household.
- [S2517] 1880 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 96, page 298C (stamped), Page No. 11 (handwritten), population schedule, line 33-38, dwelling 76, family 83, Solomon Bittinger household.
- [S3435] 1910 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, District 3, ED 89, page 10A (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-19, dwelling 117, family 117, Louis Diefenbaugh household.
- [S4167] 1920 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 100, page 3A (handwritten), population schedule, line 35-36, dwelling 50, family 55, Lewis Deffenbaugh household.
- [S4976] 1930 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 4, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 84-89, dwelling 91, family 94, Jonas Beachey household.
Ida Bittinger1
F, b. 21 Oct 1873, d. 2 May 1958
Father | Solomon P. Bittinger1 b. 1827, d. 11 Mar 1895 | |
Mother | Rebecca Broadwater1 b. Feb 1843, d. 5 Feb 1917 |
Events | ||
Birth | 21 Oct 1873 | Ida Bittinger was born on 21 Oct 1873 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.1,2,3 |
She was the daughter of Solomon P. Bittinger and Rebecca Broadwater.1 | ||
Census1880 | 11 Jun 1880 | Ida Bittinger was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Solomon P. Bittinger in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.1 |
Census1900 | 14 Jun 1900 | Ida Bittinger was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Rebecca Bittinger in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.2 |
Marriage | 1901 | Ida Bittinger married Charles David Meyers in 1901.4 |
Census1910 | 3 May 1910 | Ida Bittinger was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Charles David Meyers in District 3, Garrett County, Maryland.4 |
Census1920 | 9 Mar 1920 | Ida Meyers was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Charles David Meyers in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.5 |
Census1930 | 3 May 1930 | Ida Meyers was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Charles David Meyers in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.6 |
Census1940 | 7 May 1940 | Ida Meyers was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1940 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland, as follows: Myers, Ida, Head, 66, Widowed, born in Maryland, Farmer-Farm Ellsworth, Son, 33, Married, born in Maryland, Farm Laborer-Farm Leona, Granddaughter, 6, born in Maryland Gilpin, Ira, Son in law, 29, Married, born in Maryland, Miner-Coal mine Clesta, Daughter, 22, Married, born in Maryland Julius, Grandson, 5, born in Maryland Vaneta, Granddaughter, 3, born in Maryland Ray, Grandson, 1, born in Maryland Infant, Grandson, 0, born in Maryland.7 |
Census1950 | 12 Apr 1950 | Ida Meyers was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1950 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland, as follows: Meyers, Ida, Head, 87, Widowed, born in Maryland Herman, Son, 36, Married, born in Maryland, Coal Miner-Coal Gladys, Daughter in law, 32, Married, born in Maryland Robert O., Grandson, 12, born in Maryland Rodney Lee, Grandson, 8, born in Maryland Donna D., Granddaughter, 6, born in Maryland Judy E., Granddaughter, 4, born in Maryland Leota, Granddaughter, 16, Single, born in Maryland.8 |
Death | 2 May 1958 | She died on 2 May 1958 in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.3 |
Family |
Charles David Meyers b. 1873, d. b 1940 | |
Children | 1. | Cora E. Meyers+4 b. 3 Aug 1901, d. 19 Feb 1980 |
2. | (?) Meyers4 b. c 1903, d. b 1910 | |
3. | (?) Meyers4 b. c 1903, d. b 1910 | |
4. | Gladys Meyers4 b. 22 Mar 1905, d. 15 Jul 1961 | |
5. | Ellsworth Meyers+4 b. 1907, d. b 23 Aug 2000 | |
6. | Lucretia Meyers+4 b. 1909 | |
7. | Herman William Meyers+5 b. 25 Feb 1914, d. 23 Aug 2000 | |
8. | Clesta Meyers+5 b. 1917, d. b 23 Aug 2000 |
Charts | Descendants of Robert Green |
Citations
- [S2517] 1880 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 96, page 298C (stamped), Page No. 11 (handwritten), population schedule, line 33-38, dwelling 76, family 83, Solomon Bittinger household.
- [S2936] 1900 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 39, page 9A (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-3, dwelling 141, family 141, Rebecca Bittinger household.
- [S11327] "Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Ida Meyers, 1958, digital image 607 of 4090, Pennsylvania No. 50731.
- [S3437] 1910 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, District 3, ED 89, page 13B (handwritten), population schedule, line 58-64, dwelling 158, family 158, Charles Meyers household.
- [S4170] 1920 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 101, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-6, dwelling 73, family 73, Charles Meyers household.
- [S4978] 1930 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 5, page 14A (handwritten), population schedule, line 26-32, dwelling 239, family 244, Charles D. Meyers household.
- [S11328] 1940 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Other Places, ED 12-5, page 16B (handwritten), population schedule, line 64-72, household 260, Ida Myers household.
- [S17904] 1950 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 12-6, sheet 12 (handwritten), digital image 13 of 39, population schedule, line 7-14, dwelling 78, Ida Meyers household.
(?) Bittinger1
F, b. 2 May 1871, d. 5 May 1871
Father | Solomon P. Bittinger1 b. 1827, d. 11 Mar 1895 | |
Mother | Rebecca Broadwater1 b. Feb 1843, d. 5 Feb 1917 |
Events | ||
Birth | 2 May 1871 | (?) Bittinger was born on 2 May 1871.1,2 |
She was the daughter of Solomon P. Bittinger and Rebecca Broadwater.1 | ||
Death | 5 May 1871 | (?) Bittinger died on 5 May 1871.1,2 |
Charts | Descendants of Robert Green |
Citations
(?) Bittinger1
F, b. 7 Dec 1877, d. 4 Jan 1878
Father | Solomon P. Bittinger1 b. 1827, d. 11 Mar 1895 | |
Mother | Rebecca Broadwater1 b. Feb 1843, d. 5 Feb 1917 |
Events | ||
Birth | 7 Dec 1877 | (?) Bittinger was born on 7 Dec 1877.1,2 |
She was the daughter of Solomon P. Bittinger and Rebecca Broadwater.1 | ||
Death | 4 Jan 1878 | (?) Bittinger died on 4 Jan 1878.1,2 |
Charts | Descendants of Robert Green |
Citations
Charles David Meyers1,2
M, b. 1873, d. b 1940
Events | ||
Birth | 1873 | Charles David Meyers was born in 1873 in Maryland.1 |
Marriage | 1901 | He married Ida Bittinger, daughter of Solomon P. Bittinger and Rebecca Broadwater, in 1901.1 |
Census1910 | 3 May 1910 | Charles David Meyers was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in District 3, Garrett County, Maryland, as follows: Meyers, Charles, Head, 37, Married-9 years, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland, Farmer-General Ida, Wife, 37, Married-9 years, 6 children-4 living, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland Cora E., Daughter, 9, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland Gladys, Daughter, 5, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland Elsworth, Son, 3, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland Loucria, Daughter, 1, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland Bittinger, Rebecca, Grandmother, 67, Widowed, Married-50 years, 6 children-3 living, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland.1 |
Census1920 | 9 Mar 1920 | Charles David Meyers was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland, as follows: Meyers, Charles, Head, 45, Married, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Maryland, Farmer-General Ida, Wife, 46, Married, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland Ellsworth, Son, 12, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland Lucretia, Daughter, 10, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland Herman, Son, 5-9/12, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland Clerta, Daughter, 2-5/12, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland.3 |
Census1930 | 3 May 1930 | Charles David Meyers was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland, as follows: Meyers, Charles D., Head, 56, Married-age 28, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland, Farmer-General Farm Ida, Wife, 56, Married-age 28, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland Elsworth, Son, 23, Single, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland, Laborer-Road Construction Herman, Son, 16, Single, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland, Laborer-General Farm Clesta, Daughter, 12, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland Stanton, Lucreta, Daughter, 21, Married-age 18, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland Carl C., Gr-Son, 1-9/12, born in Maryland, Father and Mother born in Maryland.4 |
Death | b 1940 | He died b 1940.5 |
Family |
Ida Bittinger b. 21 Oct 1873, d. 2 May 1958 | |
Children | 1. | Cora E. Meyers+1 b. 3 Aug 1901, d. 19 Feb 1980 |
2. | (?) Meyers1 b. c 1903, d. b 1910 | |
3. | (?) Meyers1 b. c 1903, d. b 1910 | |
4. | Gladys Meyers1 b. 22 Mar 1905, d. 15 Jul 1961 | |
5. | Ellsworth Meyers+1 b. 1907, d. b 23 Aug 2000 | |
6. | Lucretia Meyers+1 b. 1909 | |
7. | Herman William Meyers+3 b. 25 Feb 1914, d. 23 Aug 2000 | |
8. | Clesta Meyers+3 b. 1917, d. b 23 Aug 2000 |
Charts | Descendants of Robert Green |
Citations
- [S3437] 1910 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, District 3, ED 89, page 13B (handwritten), population schedule, line 58-64, dwelling 158, family 158, Charles Meyers household.
- [S99] "Ancestry World Tree", KLMiller Database Update: 2004-12-09, Contact: Kerry L. Miller.
- [S4170] 1920 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 101, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-6, dwelling 73, family 73, Charles Meyers household.
- [S4978] 1930 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 5, page 14A (handwritten), population schedule, line 26-32, dwelling 239, family 244, Charles D. Meyers household.
- [S11328] 1940 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Other Places, ED 12-5, page 16B (handwritten), population schedule, line 64-72, household 260, Ida Myers household.
Cora E. Meyers1
F, b. 3 Aug 1901, d. 19 Feb 1980
Father | Charles David Meyers1 b. 1873, d. b 1940 | |
Mother | Ida Bittinger1 b. 21 Oct 1873, d. 2 May 1958 |
Events | ||
Birth | 3 Aug 1901 | Cora E. Meyers was born on 3 Aug 1901 in Jennings, Garrett County, Maryland.1,2 |
She was the daughter of Charles David Meyers and Ida Bittinger.1 | ||
Census1910 | 3 May 1910 | Cora E. Meyers was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Charles David Meyers in District 3, Garrett County, Maryland.1 |
Marriage | 1917 | Cora E. Meyers married Walter Lee Bittinger, son of Joseph Bittinger and Eliza Broadwater, in 1917.3,4 |
Census1920 | 9 Mar 1920 | Cora E. Bittinger was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Walter Lee Bittinger in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.5 |
Census1930 | 3 May 1930 | Cora E. Bittinger was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Walter Lee Bittinger in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.4 |
Death | 19 Feb 1980 | Cora E. Bittinger died on 19 Feb 1980 in Crucible, Greene County, Pennsylvania.2,3 |
Family |
Walter Lee Bittinger b. 8 Jan 1898, d. 24 Mar 1977 | |
Children | 1. | Harold W. Bittinger4 b. 1917 |
2. | Burtis H. Bittinger4 b. 1919 | |
3. | Beulah M. Bittinger4 b. 1922 | |
4. | Etheline Lucretia Bittinger+4 b. 30 Dec 1923, d. 4 Aug 1993 |
Charts | Descendants of Robert Green |
Citations
- [S3437] 1910 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, District 3, ED 89, page 13B (handwritten), population schedule, line 58-64, dwelling 158, family 158, Charles Meyers household.
- [S725] Cora E. Bittinger.
- [S718] Herman W. Meyers.
- [S4978] 1930 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 5, page 14A (handwritten), population schedule, line 18-25, dwelling 238, family 243, Walter L. Bittinger household.
- [S4170] 1920 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville, ED 101, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 7-10, dwelling 74, family 74, Walter Bittinger household.
Gladys Meyers1
F, b. 22 Mar 1905, d. 15 Jul 1961
Father | Charles David Meyers1 b. 1873, d. b 1940 | |
Mother | Ida Bittinger1 b. 21 Oct 1873, d. 2 May 1958 |
Events | ||
Birth | 22 Mar 1905 | Gladys Meyers was born on 22 Mar 1905 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.1,2 |
She was the daughter of Charles David Meyers and Ida Bittinger.1 | ||
Census1910 | 3 May 1910 | Gladys Meyers was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Charles David Meyers in District 3, Garrett County, Maryland.1 |
Marriage | Gladys Meyers married Wilson H. Butler.3 | |
Death | 15 Jul 1961 | Gladys Butler died on 15 Jul 1961 in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.3,2 |
Family |
Wilson H. Butler |
Charts | Descendants of Robert Green |
Citations
- [S3437] 1910 United States Federal Census, Maryland, Garrett County, District 3, ED 89, page 13B (handwritten), population schedule, line 58-64, dwelling 158, family 158, Charles Meyers household.
- [S11326] "Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Gladys Butler, 1961, digital image 2872 of 4215, Pennsylvania No. 069596-61.
- [S718] Herman W. Meyers.