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JOHN CONARD SAYLOR, born January 23, 1846, in Pottsgrove township, is the son of Adam F. Saylor, who died several years ago at the age of seventy-nine years.

Adam F. Saylor came to America when he was about ten years of age, and settled in Pottsgrove township, in which he resided all his life and where he died. He married Johanna Hetzel, daughter of John and Mary Hetzel, of the same township. She died about two years ago. Adam F. Saylor (father) was a boatman, following that occupation for twenty-two years, after which he devoted his attention to the occupation of farming. He was steward of the Montgomery County Alms House for six years. He then retired from farming and lived in Pottstown. He was a Republican in politics. Other offices filled by him were: Supervisor of the township, and enrolling officer when the drafts occurred during the Rebellion. He was a member of the Lutheran church. Adam F. Saylor (father) and wife had eleven children, four of whom are now deceased.

Conard Saylor (grandfather) emigrated to America early in the last century. He was a farmer by occupation, and resided on the homestead in Pottsgrove township, now occupied by John C. Saylor. In his later years he lived a retired life in Chester county, dying there at an advanced age. He was buried in Swamp churchyard. He was a Democrat in politics, and in religion a member of the Lutheran denomination.

John C. Saylor attended school for eight years, and then took up the occupation of farming, in which he is still engaged. He is at present greatly interested in raising peaches, of which he has 3,000 trees, and 250 plum, 150 apple, 50 pear and 200 or more grape vines. He is increasing every year the number and variety of his trees. He is a Republican, and has held the offices of register, assessor and committeeman, and auditor. He is a member of the Lutheran church. Mr. Saylor owns three prosperous farms in Lower Pottsgrove township, the one on which he lives having been in the family for several generations.

John Conard Saylor married Mary M. Roper, daughter of Samuel Royer, of Pottstown, who was a printer, later a farmer, and then lived retired until his death. His wife is also deceased. The children of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Saylor: Alberta, married David Levengood, and resides in Pottstown. Adam F., married Miss Schurg, and resides in Pottstown. Clayton R., married Lillie Yerger, and is living on a farm near his father. Oscar A., resides at home. Alice R., married Samuel C. Blein, and resides at home.