Mt. Pulaski Cemetery Transcription:
George A. Mayer, Sr.
1821 - 1903

"History of Logan County - 1878"
"Mayer George Sr.., retired merchant, Mt. Pulaski; was born in Kirchberg, Germany, May 15 1820; came to this country in May 1838, and went to Springfield, Illinois; married there to Miss Caroline Dingle, who was born in Baden, Germany; she died in 1845; had two children by this marriage, both dead; married again to Miss Ann Work, in this County, Feb. 29, 1848; she was born in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, March 29, 1814; have had three children, viz: George, born Feb. 17, 1851 (deceased); Franklin Pierce, born April 5, 1853; Susan E. born June 24, 1856 (deceased); was township school treasurer from 1861 to 1875; is tax collector of Mt. Pulaski township for year 1877; owns storeroom and lot valued $6000, also dwelling and lots valued $2000; dem; Luth.

Under Mayer, Frank P. musician, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; born in Mt. Pulaski
Under Mayer, George Jr. saloon, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; born in Logan County
(I think this is his nephew, John G.s' son)

The only Mayer I could find in the Wurttemberg Index that immmigrated in the year given for George in the 1900 Census. May have nothing to do with this George.
Gottlieb & F Mayer 9 Jun 1809 Besigheim Besigheim Application: Apr 1838 555971?
Individual records not given in index. 2 years after John Mayers married Elizabeth.

1838 Immigrated from Germany

1840 - Not done yet.

1850 U.S. Census: Mt. Pulaski, Logan Co., IL, on the 4th of Sept. - page 179
Post Office is Mt. Pulaski. [This census is very hard to read regarding ages]
The family is living next to John & Elizabeth Mayers
#151 George Mayer - 30, Ger, Merchant
Nancy? or Anney? - 33, PA - I feel fairly confident this is Ann.

Need 1860 George born 1851, Frank was born 1855, Susan born 1856.

Need 1870 Census:

1880 U.S. Census - page 181 Jefferson St,
#296 Mayer, George 60, Wuerttenberg Wubg Wubg - Grocer
Ann 66, PA, PA, PA

Logan County, Illinois
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CAPPS, DINGLE, LAMB, LUSHBAUGH, MARTIN, MAYER, MOLIDOR, STEWART, VAN HISE, WORK
History of Logan County - Mt. Pulaski Section - Published in1886, Chicago Interstate Publishing; Chicago, page 796

George Mayer Sr., of the firm of George Mayer & Son, grocers at Mount Pulaski was born May 15, 1820, in Kirchberg, Wuerttemberg. His early days were spent caring for the farm and vineyard of his father, John George MAYER. In May, 1838, he arrived direct from the Fatherland at Springfield, Illinois, where he entered the employ of J. G. STEWART, then recently elected to Congress. Later he worked for J. L. LAMB, taking lessons in the English language from his employer's son, John C. LAMB, now a prosperous foundryman of Springfield, he in return instructing his tutor in the German language. For five years he clerked for Mr. Lamb, and them, in 1849, came to Mount Pulaski, where he opened a small stock of groceries, the only other merchants then being Jabez CAPPS and Thomas P. LUSHBAUGH. In 1850 he was joined by his brother, John MAYER, and added dry-goods to his stock. In 1854 the present store was built. The brothers did a flourishing business up to the death of John Mayer. David VAN HISE and W. W. MARTIN bought the interest of the late partner and the firm of George Mayer & Co. did business for about eighteen years. Both the partners entered the Union army, leaving Mr. Mayer to attend to the business. Their firm was at that time badly involved, yet within eighteen months the last dollar of indebtedness was discharged and money placed to the credit of the house. The firm dissolved in 1877, Mr. Mayer being of active business until 1879, when the present firm was instituted. Mr. Mayer married in Springfield, Illinois, Caroline DINGLE who died in 1845. The present wife was Anna WORK, born March 29, 1814, Strasbourg, Pennsylvania. Of the five children born to them only one, Franklin Pierce MAYER, born April 5, 1853, in Mount Pulaski, now survives. He is the junior partner of the firm and in 1874 married Elizabeth MOLIDOR, born in Cleveland, Ohio. Three children have been born to them -- John Albert, Katie Emma and Louie F., all born in Mount Pulaski. Father and son are Democratic in politics and in religion Lutheran. George Mayer was village school treasurer from 1861 to 1875 and tax collector of Mount Pulaski Township in 1877.

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1900 US Census ED 36 Sheet 13 B1900 US Census ED 36, Sheet, 14 B, Mt. Pulaski, Logan Co., IL , Son Franklin living nextdoor.
Mayer, George May 1820, 80 yrs, Married 56 yrs Emmigrated in 1838, 62, NA, owns home free. Self, Mother & Father from Germany
Anna Mar 1814, 86 yrs, Married 52 yrs, PA, PA, PA,
Gave birth to 3 children but only 1 was still living.
J. Albert Mayer, [Grandson] Mar 1875, 25, married 3 yrs, IL, IL, OH
Maggie Grandaughter, May 1876, 24, married 3 yrs, IL, Ger, NY
Had given birth to 1 child & 1 was living.
Laurence? Grt. Grandson, Aug 1899, 9/12, IL, IL, IL
[I have no idea on the last name entered, very hard to read tiny print]
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http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loquery.htm
Surnames: MAYER / WORK
Submitter: Joan McCarthy (mccarthy@gulfoffshore.com)
EMAIL RETURNED - NEED NEW ADDRESS FOR JOAN MCCARTHY
Date: 16 Jun 1999
My great grandfather is Franklin Pierce Mayer born in Mt. Pulaski on April 15, 1853. His father is George Mayer, Sr. born in Kirchburg, Wartemberg, Germany on May 15, 1820 and died November 29, 1902. Franklin's mother is Anna Work born in Strasburg, Pennsylvania on March 29, 1814. George and Anna were married in Mt. Pulaski on February 29, 1848. They had five children including Franklin. I am trying to find out the names and dates of birth and death of the 4 other children and the date of death of Franklin. Any other information regarding the family would be appreciated.

Found this record for he and his first wife in the Illinois Marriage index:
MYER, GEORGE, DINGLE, CAROLINE m. SANGAMON 02/25/1844 Vol. 2/ Page 197