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JOHN MOYER. The Moyers are an old family in Bucks and Montgomery counties, being of German descent, and their ancestors, as well as many of the present generation, were of the Mennonite faith.

Enos Moyer, father of John M. Moyer, was born in Franconia township. He obtained his education in the neighborhood schools, and then turned his attention to farming, and later engaged in the grain business with his brother Christian. With his son John he now conducts the business. In politics he is an earnest Republican, exerting himself to secure the success of his party. He has held the office of school director in the borough of Souderton for some years. He is president of the Water Supply Company of Perkasie, and is a prominent member of the Mennonite church. He has been married three times. His first wife was Sarah Kulp, by whom he had three children. His second wife was Mary Moyer, and by the second marriage he had three children: John M., subject of this sketch; Susan and Jacob. His third wife was also named Mary Moyer, but no relation of his first wife.

John M. Moyer was born in Hatfield township, June 17, 1882. He was educated in the public schools of Souderton, and then entered Pierce’s College in Philadelphia, where he took a degree in a business course. He then returned to his home, and about a year ago associated himself with his father in business. They are engaged in the hay, grain and feed business at Souderton. He is a Republican in politics, and an active party worker. He is popular in the community, and is likely to be one of the most prosperous and successful business men of Souderton.