Other Events:

• Obituary: 30 Oct 1931, The Allentown Morning Call, Allentown, PA,, page 7; Alvin F. Wisser, a highly respected resident of near Topton, died there at his home early yesterday morning of a complication of ailments. He was in his 77th year. He was the son of the late Jesse and Malinda, nee Muthard, Wisser. The survivors are his second wife, Mamie Wolfel Wisser; two sons, Luther P., of Ambler, and Irwin R., of this city, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Mabel Bellis, of this city. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Rabenold funeral home, 116 South Eighth street, this city. Interment will be made in Jordan Lutheran church cemetery, near Walberts. [The Allentown Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Friday, October 30, 1931, page 7]
• Weiser Families In America Vol 1: 1997, Page 1753; GW3641

Alvin married Emma E. BUTTERWECK 1877. Emma (daughter of Reubin BUTTERWECK) was born Oct 1858, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh, PA; died Jul 1912, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, January 27, 1892, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Wisser, Emma (nee Butterweck)

Mrs. Emma Wisser, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Butterweck, of Berks county, Pa., died at her late residence, No. 832 North Penn street, yesterday at noon, aged 52 years, 9 months and 29 days. Her sufferings which were very severe, she bore with Christian fortitude and dated back a number of years. She was confined to bed about one year. Her ailments were of a complicated nature. She is survived by the following children: Lothis P. Wisser, of Montgomery county, Pa.; Irvin R. Wisser, of this city, and Miss Mabel K. Wisser, also of this city. Two grandsons, LeRoy and Norton Wisser; three brothers and one sister also survive. A. N. Butterweck, of this city, Jeremiah Butterweck, of Oley; Oliver Butterweck, of Ohio, and Mrs. Maria Butz, of this city.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, August 1, 1912, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Other Events:

• Weiser Families In America Vol 1: 1997, Page 1753; GW364

Jesse — Malinda MUTHHARD. Malinda was born 12 May 1833; died 19 Nov 1904; was buried , Jordan Lutheran Cemetary. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Death Of Daughter Emma Wisser

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, January 27, 1892, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Wisser, Emma (nee Butterweck)

Mrs. Emma Wisser, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Butterweck, of Berks county, Pa., died at her late residence, No. 832 North Penn street, yesterday at noon, aged 52 years, 9 months and 29 days. Her sufferings which were very severe, she bore with Christian fortitude and dated back a number of years. She was confined to bed about one year. Her ailments were of a complicated nature. She is survived by the following children: Lothis P. Wisser, of Montgomery county, Pa.; Irvin R. Wisser, of this city, and Miss Mabel K. Wisser, also of this city. Two grandsons, LeRoy and Norton Wisser; three brothers and one sister also survive. A. N. Butterweck, of this city, Jeremiah Butterweck, of Oley; Oliver Butterweck, of Ohio, and Mrs. Maria Butz, of this city.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, August 1, 1912, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Stone mason (see notes for more detail)
• Residence: South Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania
• Tree: USA Wisser Tree 01
• VetWarOf1812: 1 Sep 1814, Kutztown, Pennsylvania; Information given on the War of 1828 Pension record for Jacob Wisser
• VetWarOf1812: 1 Sep 1814, Kutztown, Pennsylvania; Information given on the War of 1828 Pension record for Jacob Wisser
• Residence: 1860, South Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States; Age in 1860: 64
• Residence: 1870, South Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States; Age in 1870: 74
• Residence: 1880, Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States; Age: 84Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Father
• 1880 Census: Jun 1880, South Whitehall Township, PA; Age 84 - on 1880 census.
• Weiser Families In America Vol 1: 1997, Page 1753; GW36 - This book lists his birth date as 25 Feb 1796. I believe this may be a baptism date.

Notes:

Jacob Wisser, a son of Daniel Wisser, was a stone mason employing from eight to ten men. The greater part of his life he lived at Crackersport. The latter part of his life he lived with his son Lewis at Fullerton, where he died aged
ninety-one years.

HENRY DAVIDHEISER



by Ronny O. Bodine

28 September 2013





HENRY DAVIDHEISER was born 1759-1761, being aged 60 on 2 Dec 1820, 69 on Dec 1828 and 79 in Dec 1838; died 19 Aug 1838 in Greenwich Township, Berks County.



Henry Davidheiser served as a Private in the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment commanded by Colonel Butler during the Revolutionary War. He submitted two declarations, one on 2 Dec 1820 when aged 60 and another on 8 Dec 1828 when aged 69 as a resident of Alsace Township in Berks County. He stated he enlisted in May 1778 in Berks County in a company commanded by Captain Robert Connely in the Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment commanded by Colonel Butler and that at the expiration of his service he was honorably discharged at Carlisle. His application was approved. He died 19 Aug 1838 leaving a will.



His death was reported in The Reading Adler of 28 Aug 1838: Heinrich Davidsheiser, a soldier of the RW, died on 19 Aug 1838, aged 79, in Greenwich Twp., Berks County.



The will of Henry Devitshiser of Greenwich Township, Berks County, was written 11 Dec 1837 and proved 10 Sept 1838. Therein was named only his widow, Elizabeth, who was also appointed the executor. (Berks County Wills, vol. 8, p. 72)



On 10 April 1844, his widow, Elizabeth Davidheiser, aged 73, applied for a widow?s pension. To prove her case evidence was provided showing she had married Henry Davidheiser on 28 April 1789 in Reading, Berks County and that her name before marriage was ELIZABETH MAURER. On 9 Oct 1850, now residing with her son Solomon in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Elizabeth Davidheiser, now blind, appeared before the Lehigh County Court in the company of her son Solomon to clear up a matter regarding her widow?s pension.





In 1850, Elizabeth Davidheiser lived with her son Solomon and his family in South Whitehall Township. The family was recorded under the name HISER and consisted of Solomon 40, his wife Lydia 41, 4 children and his mother Elizabeth, 79.



The German will of Elizabeth Davidheiser of Greenwich Township, Berks County was written 15 May 1846 and named her sons Heinrich, John, Jacob, Solomon, and Samuel and daughters Anna, wife of Jacob Wisser and Elizabeth. Peter Klein was appointed executor. On 17 Sept 1851 an inventory was submitted that included a bond from Jacob Wisser dated 12 April 1845 for $275. On 13 April 1852, Solomon Davidheiser submitted an accounting of the estate and noted the bond from Jacob Wisser had not yet been collected. (Lehigh County Register of Wills, File no. 2343) - See more at: http://wisserfamily.com/tng/getperson.php?personID=I146&tree=wisser01#sthash.qDGmO3TT.dpuf

Jacob — Annie DAVIDHEISER. Annie (daughter of Henry DAVIDHEISER and Elizabeth MAURER) was born 3 Sep 1806, Pennsylvania; died 4 Mar 1886; was buried , Jordan Lutheran Cemetary, Allentown, Lehigh, PA, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: South Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania
• Residence: 1870, South Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States; Age in 1870: 63
• Residence: 1880, Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States; Age: 73Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Mother

Notes:

HENRY DAVIDHEISER



by Ronny O. Bodine

28 September 2013





HENRY DAVIDHEISER was born 1759-1761, being aged 60 on 2 Dec 1820, 69 on Dec 1828 and 79 in Dec 1838; died 19 Aug 1838 in Greenwich Township, Berks County.



Henry Davidheiser served as a Private in the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment commanded by Colonel Butler during the Revolutionary War. He submitted two declarations, one on 2 Dec 1820 when aged 60 and another on 8 Dec 1828 when aged 69 as a resident of Alsace Township in Berks County. He stated he enlisted in May 1778 in Berks County in a company commanded by Captain Robert Connely in the Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment commanded by Colonel Butler and that at the expiration of his service he was honorably discharged at Carlisle. His application was approved. He died 19 Aug 1838 leaving a will.



His death was reported in The Reading Adler of 28 Aug 1838: Heinrich Davidsheiser, a soldier of the RW, died on 19 Aug 1838, aged 79, in Greenwich Twp., Berks County.



The will of Henry Devitshiser of Greenwich Township, Berks County, was written 11 Dec 1837 and proved 10 Sept 1838. Therein was named only his widow, Elizabeth, who was also appointed the executor. (Berks County Wills, vol. 8, p. 72)



On 10 April 1844, his widow, Elizabeth Davidheiser, aged 73, applied for a widow?s pension. To prove her case evidence was provided showing she had married Henry Davidheiser on 28 April 1789 in Reading, Berks County and that her name before marriage was ELIZABETH MAURER. On 9 Oct 1850, now residing with her son Solomon in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Elizabeth Davidheiser, now blind, appeared before the Lehigh County Court in the company of her son Solomon to clear up a matter regarding her widow?s pension.





In 1850, Elizabeth Davidheiser lived with her son Solomon and his family in South Whitehall Township. The family was recorded under the name HISER and consisted of Solomon 40, his wife Lydia 41, 4 children and his mother Elizabeth, 79.



The German will of Elizabeth Davidheiser of Greenwich Township, Berks County was written 15 May 1846 and named her sons Heinrich, John, Jacob, Solomon, and Samuel and daughters Anna, wife of Jacob Wisser and Elizabeth. Peter Klein was appointed executor. On 17 Sept 1851 an inventory was submitted that included a bond from Jacob Wisser dated 12 April 1845 for $275. On 13 April 1852, Solomon Davidheiser submitted an accounting of the estate and noted the bond from Jacob Wisser had not yet been collected. (Lehigh County Register of Wills, File no. 2343) - See more at: http://wisserfamily.com/tng/getperson.php?personID=I146&tree=wisser01#sthash.qDGmO3TT.dpuf