The Schroyer Brothers of Selinsgrove

 
M. S. Shroyer in front of this childhood home on the west side of South High Street, Selinsgrove Pa.

Michael Simon Shroyer was born on March 26 1843, one of 3 sons born to  Christian and Katherine Schroyer.   

Michael served for 3 year in the Civil War, with the 147th Co. G, along with his brothers Lewis and WIlliam.  Michael would be the only one of the three to survive the war.

 Lewis, a private in Co G, died of typhoid fever in a hospital tent at White Run Shoals, near Frederick Md, on January 17th 1863.

 Lieut. William H. Shroyer died May 15 1863, from wounds received in camp at Dumphries.

"Lieutenant William H. Schroyer. of the same company, succumbed May 15, 1863, to a wound received in camp at Dumphries. His leg was Injured there, and compelled the lieutenant to walk on crutches. Nevertheless, he participated In the battle of Chancellorsville the first three days of May. His Injured limb bad pained him so during the engagement that one of th surgeons, realizing his suffering, told Lieutenant Schroyer that as the bat tie was about over he should go to a hospital In the rear and have his injury dressed. While he was going back a stray shell killed a horse. Lieutenant Schroyer was passing, and the dead animal fell on the limping lieutenant and Inflicted injuries from which he died."

In 1912, the Selinsgrove Times Tribune ran a series of articles he wrote about his time in the war. In that account , he wrote of his homecoming:

"The writer gave each member of the company goodby, until at last he stood alone, leaning against a post. Then the sad thought of home and mother came to my mind, and, if I ever missed my two dear brothers, who sacrificed their lives for their country, and mother and home, it was then. I don't think I ever spent a sadder moment In all my life than while standing there. 

"But in the midst of my thoughts a hand beckoned me Into the street. I went out and met James E. Lloyd. He said to me: "Schroyer, where are you going to make your home?'' "I do not know," I replied, "my folks are all gone, and I am left alone." "Come home with me, "and I followed." he said, 1

 "Three years later I became his brother in-law."

In 1881, M.S. Schroyer built this brick home at the corner of High & Chestnut streets, , on the site replacing the home he was taken to after returning from the war.  The former dwelling was owned by Richard Lloyd, who would become Michaels father in law.

The Schroyer Boot & Shoe store is to the left in this photo, which was taken about 1910.

Michael Schroyer married Miss Mary Lloyd in 1867.  Mary died a few years later, and Michael then married his sister in law, Anna Lloyd, in 1873.  The couple had one son, R.L. Shroyer.  

Schroyers Boot And Shoe Store, W. Chestnut St, Selinsgrove Pa

His obituary listed his occupations as "hardware and show merchant"