Family Reunions: The Hafer Family
Source: Morton Montgomery, p. 317
HAFER FAMILY, p. 317
Surnames: HAFER, HOEFER, SCHMID
Hafer.- The Hafer family held its first reunion at Carsonia Park,
Reading, in 1908. Much interest was manifested.
It traces its history to Mathias Hafer, or Hoefer. He was a German and
emigrated in 1773 to Pennsylvania, locating
in what is now Ruscombmanor township, Berks county. He first settled in
Alsace township, and was married to
Julia Schmid. They had eight children, viz.: John, Matthias, George,
Benjamin, Isaac, Daniel, Henry and Maria. This
is a long-lived family. The early Hafers were strong, robust people.
The family is mostly settled in Reading, and the
townships to the east of Reading, including Alsace, Exeter and Oley.
Mr. E. E. Hafer, photographer, Reading, is the president of the
permanent reunion committee, and much credit is due
him for the interest taken in tracing the early history. The list of
officers, all from Reading, is as follows:
President, E. E. Hafer.
First Vice-President, Adam E. Hafer.
Second Vice-President, George M. Hafer.
Corresponding Secretary, Samuel G. Hafer.
Recording Secretary, William M. Hafer.
Treasurer, Samuel L. Hafer.
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