Henry Bucher Jr. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

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  Noted events in his life were:

1. Myerstown Reformed Church ⁶

2. Census in 1850 in S. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon, PA. ⁷ The 1850 South Lebanon Census lists a number of Bucher families, some living in close proximity.

On page 81 we first find Henry Bucher, age 52, farmer, real estate valued at $7000, living with wife Elizabeth, 45; Mary Ann, 20; Catherine, 18; Benedict, 16, farmer; Levina, 16; and Henry,14. All were born in Pennsylvania. Henry's neighbor preceding him is Peter Smith, 49, with his wife Margaret, 42, but the following neighbor is another Bucher.

On page 81 next is John Bucher, 67, occupation "none", real estate valued at $2500, living with a probable son, Ezra, 32, farmer, real estate valued at $2500. With him is Elizabeth, 35; John H., 10; Cyrus, 5; Christian S., 11 months old when the census was recorded on 8 Aug 1850. Also with them are others who aren't Bucher: George Schron, 21, laborer; Lidia Zellar, 16; and Catherine Zellar, 9. Everyone is born in Pennsylvania.

The next household is George Yeagley, weaver, 48, wife Elizabeth, 46, and their family; followed by George Hefs, blacksmith, 27, wife Rebecca, 26; and their family. Also in that home was Joseph Dohner, 25, related to the Dohners who married several Buchers.

The next household is Michael Snyder, laborer, 45; wife Mary [nee Bucher, sister of Henry above], 45; and children Henry, 19; Susan 18; Mary, 16; Israel, 11; Leah, 8; and Jonah, 5.

Next is Jacob Bucher, 43, farmer, real estate valued at $8000, is living with wife Francis, 38; Christian, 17, farmer; Nancy, 15; Jacob, 13; Susanna, 11; and daughter Francis, 7; George, 5; Elizabeth, 1; and a Susan Bucher, 48. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

Living next is John Greglow, 52, with wife Mary; Jacob Dohner, 35, with wife Elizabeth, 35; and John Dohner, 63.

3. Census in 1860 in S. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon, PA. ² Henry Bucher, age 63, farmer, is living with wife Elizabeth, 55; Lavina, 25; Henry, 21, farm laborer; and Israel Snyder, 21, farm laborer. Everyone is born in Pennsylvania. Henry's farm is valued at $12,200 and his possessions are worth $850. The post office is Lebanon.

4. Census in 1870 in S. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon, PA. ⁸ In 1870 in South Lebanon Township, Henry Bucher Sr. and Henry Jr. were living side by side, as neighbors to other Bucher families.

Henry Sr., 72, retired farmer, was with wife Elizabeth, 65; and daughter Lavina, 36. His real estate is worth $4,000 and possessions $600.

Henry Jr., farmer, 34, was with wife Catherine, 24; Monroe, 5; Henry J., 3; Solomon, 2; and Aaron, 4 months, born in April. His real estate was worth $300 and possessions $500.

Also on the page are the households of in-laws Jacob Dohner and Henry Dohner, followed by these Bucher families:

Jacob Bucher Jr., farmer, 32, was with wife Veronica, 30; Horst, 8; Susan, 6; Veronica, 5; Caleb, 4; and Jacob, 1. Also in the home was domestic servant Mary Robbold, 13; and farm laborers Peter Wise, 62; Israel Snyder, 30; and Nathan Lineaweaver, 21. Jacob's home is worth $15,000 and possessions $2,200.

Ezra Bucher, retired farmer, 56, is with wife Elizabeth, 54; and son Christian, farm laborer, 21. His real estate is worth $26,000 and possessions worth $1,000.

John Bucher, farmer, 31, is with wife Rebecca, 24; Samuel, 6; John, 3; and Annie, 10 months, born in Oct. Kate Binner, domestic servant, 15, lived with them. John has no real estate value and his possessions are worth $2,200.

Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. The post office was Cornwall.

5. Census in 1880 in S. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon, PA. Henry Bucher, farmer, 44, was living with wife Catherine, 33; Monroe, laborer, 15; Henry J., 13; Solomon, 11; Ada M., 6; Rosa, 4; Calvin T., 3; and Kate V., 8 months. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

6. Census in 1900 in Jackson Twp., Lebanon, PA. ⁹ The 1900 census recorded Henry Bucher, farmer, 65, born Oct 1835, living with wife Catherine, 54, Sep 1846; ; Monroe, farm laborer, 35, May 1865; Solomon, farm laborer, 32, Dec 1868; Ada M., servant, 26, Feb 1874; Calvin, farm laborer, 23, Apr 1877; daughter Rosie Bucher Hertzler, servant, 25, Dec 1875, and grandson Earl Hertzler, 2, Apr 1898. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania. Henry and Catherine were married for 36 years and she had birthed 10 children, 6 still alive in 1900. Rosie was married for 2 years and had birthed 1 child.

7. Book: The Biographical Annals of Lebanon County on page 93 published the following in, 1904. ¹

Henry Bucher, a retired farmer of Jackson township, of good citizenship and large means, was born October 6, 1835, in South Lebanon township, near Cornwall, a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Schoak) Bucher.

The Bucher family originated in Switzerland, from which country came three brothers to America, all locating in the State of Pennsylvania, one in Lancaster county, another in Lebanon county, while the third settled in Cumberland county. Dr. Benedict Bucher, the grandfather of Henry Bucher, sprang from the brother who settled in Lebanon county, and was born in South Lebanon township, where he married an reared these children: Jacob, Henry, John, Christian, Benedict, Susan, and Mary.

Henry Bucher, the son of Dr. Benedict, and the father of Henry, was born February 6, 1798, and died in 1872, having been one of the thrifty, honest and respected farmers of South Lebanon township. His five children bore these names: Mary, the wife of Dr. Smith, of Bismarck, Lebanon county; Catherine, the widow of Joseph Horst, of Horst Mills, Lebanon county; Dr. B. D., a physician of Lebanon; and Miss Lavinia, who resides with her brother Henry.

Henry Bucher was the youngest of his parent's children, and was reared on the farm, and was given the best education the schools afforded, early becoming interested in farming, which he has followed all his life with eminent success. Although manhood found him without much capital, he possessed good habits and was industrious and economical. In the evening of life he is able to enjoy the fruits of his labors, owning one of the best farms of his township, comprising 109 acres, and having here a comfortable residence and a fine brick barn, which is both handsome and substantial. In addition to this fine property, Mr. Bucher owns a nice home in Myerstown. Mr. Bucher has been a practical farmer, and his careful methods have resulted in a productive and valuable farm.

In 1864 Mr. Bucher married Miss Catherine Dohner, daughter of Jacob Dohner, of South Lebanon township., and seven children were born to this union, namely: Monroe, of Myerstown; Henry J., a bookkeeper, of Wilmington, N.C.; Miss Ada M. and Solomon, at home; Rosa, the wife of Martin Hertzler, of Richland; Calvin, of Bridgeport, Pa.; and one child that is deceased. The religious membership of the family is in the Myerstown Reformed church. In politics Mr. Bucher has been actively identified with the Democratic party, and has frequently been called upon to accept office, and has served very satisfactorily as school director, judge of elections, and as one of the most competent auditors the township ever had. All his life he has taken a deep interest in public affairs, and has been liberal in contributing to worthy enterprises, and in every way is a most estimable and worthy citizen of Jackson township.

8. Census in 1910 in S. Jackson Twp., Lebanon, PA. ¹⁰ The 1910 census recorded Henry Bucher, 74, living with wife Catherine, 63; and son Solomon, 41. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

Henry married Catherine Dohner, daughter of Jacob Dohner and Elizabeth, in 1864.¹ (Catherine Dohner was born on 14 Sep 1846 in , , PA,^{8 11} died on 1 Aug 1925 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA ¹¹ and was buried in Myerstown: Union Cemetery, Lebanon, PA ¹¹.)