Which Slusher am I?
I am a descendant of
Christopher Schlosser (1757-1845), son of Peter Schlosser
(1710-1790) who immigrated to this country from Germany around 1730,
settling in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Christopher left
Pennsylvania and eventually settled in Floyd County, Virginia. His
name was changed to "Slusher" after coming to Virginia. There is
speculation as to the reasons why but we don't know for sure. More
history of the family is available thru various links on this site. |
About This Group Picture
The group picture shown above was taken in the summer of 1940 at an
annual meeting of the Brethren Church in Floyd County, Virginia.
Among those pictured are my father (age 23) and mother, Grandfather and
Grandmother Slusher as well as one dear aunt and at least one uncle.
NOTE: On some computers, pressing and holding down the "Ctrl" key while
pressing the "+" key will enlarge both the type AND the size of the
photograph if you'd like to take a closer look.
My father, Leonard is the easiest
person to find -- standing on the back row just to the right of the
church door. His father Adam is pictured on the back row (standing)
just to the right of the tree -- the fourth man from the left.
My mother is on the
2nd row from the top, eight person from the right (note the stylish hat
turned down to the her right). My Grandmother is on the same row,
17th person from the right and next to her sister (18th) -- my Aunt Audna.
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My great grandfather, Francis
(France) Leroy Slusher, drawn shortly before the
Civil War. He was
born on 13 May 1845 in Floyd County, Virginia,
married Elizabeth Harter on 31 May
1866, and died 24 Feb 1875. France was the Great Grandson of
Christopher. |
