Morris WISSER

Male 1855 - 1929  (73 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Morris WISSER was born 31 Oct 1855, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Daniel WISSER and Judith LICHTY); died 30 Jul 1929, Berks County Almshouse, Cumru, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Grimsville Cem, Greenwich Twp, Berks Co, Pa.

    Other Events:

    • Tree: USA Wisser Tree 5

    Notes:

    Weiser Families In America Ch 18 ID: GW2325

    It is my understanding that Morris was deaf.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Daniel WISSERDaniel WISSER was born 19 Jul 1824 (son of Samuel WIESER and Elizabeth WERTZ); died 28 Jul 1894.

    Other Events:

    • Personal Web Page: http://wisserfamily.com/wisserdaniel1824.html
    • Tree: USA Wisser Tree 5
    • Residence: 1850, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania
    • Residence: 1860, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania
    • Residence: 1870, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania

    Notes:

    Possibly the son of Samuel Wisser and Elizabeth (gaw 8/17/2014)



    Weiser Families In America Ch 18 ID: GW232
    ___Matches suspected parents Samuel and Elizebth (14 June 2015 G Wisser)
    ___ ***This link to Samuel Wieser now ties Daniel Wisser and (Tree 5) to my tree (Tree 1)***.

    Census Information:

    1850 - Listed under the name Weaser (Samuel and his wife Elizabeth are listed as head of household)
    1860 - Listed under the name Wiesser (Samuel 71 and his wife Elizabeth 65 are listed as living in household)
    1870 - Listed under the name Wiesser
    1880 - Listed under the name Wiser (Judith is spelled Juddy)



    Daniel and Judith Wisser used to farm where the Highland Cemetery is now located. (Per Shirley Miller in 2003) Many Wisser family members are burried there.

    Daniel — Judith LICHTY. Judith (daughter of Abraham D. LICHTY and Rebecca DIETRICH) was born 1825; died 01 May 1895, Wisser Homestead. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Judith LICHTYJudith LICHTY was born 1825 (daughter of Abraham D. LICHTY and Rebecca DIETRICH); died 01 May 1895, Wisser Homestead.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: See notes for family history
    • Tree: USA Wisser Tree 5

    Notes:

    Lichty Family

    From: Anniversary History Of Lehigh County, Vol. II, Copyright 1914

    Marx Lichty, a native of Switzerland, was born March 16, 1753. He emigrated to PA when ayoung man, settling at Kline's Corner (Farmington) in Berks county. He was a farmer. His wife as Anna B. Altenderfer, of Berks county, PA. He died in
    Maxatawny township, May 5, 1817, and is buried at the Ziegel's church. They were members of the Lutheran church. Their children were: Abraham (buried at Zion's church in Maxatawny); Peter (who moved West); David; Mrs. Daubenspeck; Mrs. Joseph
    Blaliet; Mrs. Ziegler, and Mrs. Ginginger.

    David Lichty, son of Marx, was born in Upper Macungie township, Lehigh county, June 5, 1777. On April 16, 1799, he married Susanna Bachman, widow of John Moyer, born March 9, 1769, died Feb. 9, 1839, and buried at the Dunkel's church, in
    Greenwich township, Berks county, where he was a farmer. His homestead was the William Moyer farm, situated south of Klinesville, Pa. They had four children: Abraham; Rachel ( married Peter Weiss); Susanna (married Reuben Schwartz and moved
    West); and Mrs. Daniel Leiby.

    Abraham D. Lichty, the oldest son of David, was born May 5, 1804, in Greenwich township, and there in 1825 he married Rebecca Dietrich, born Oct. 11, 1805, and died Nov. 9, 1886, aged 81 years. She was a daughter of John Adam and granddaughter
    of Johannes Dietrich, the latter having emigrated to America in 1751.

    Abraham was a blacksmith and a wheelwright. he died at Krumsville, Pa., Dec. 17, 1858. He and his wife and her parents are buried at the grimville church. The children:

    Judith married Daniel Wisser

    David married Elizabeth Bieber

    Lucinda married John Schlonecker

    Daniel married Mary Altenderfer

    Lewis married Catharine Oswald

    Jacob married Carolline Clauss

    J. Adam married Catharine Kroninger

    John Adam Lichty, of Allentown, the youngest son of Abraham, was born at Grimville, in Berks county, July 6, 1846 and for thirty two years (from 1864 until 1896) was a public school teacher, having taught in Greenwich township eight terms, at
    Lyons one term, at Topton seven terms, at Orville one term, and the rest of the time in Lehigh county, one term of which was in Allentown. From 1869 to 1889 in connection with teaching he was an organist and choir leader, stationed at Dunkel's
    church, five years; Topton ten years and the Lowhill church five years. In Lowhill township he served the office of justice of the peace.

    In 1866 he married Catharine Kroninger, a daughter of David and Henrietta (Heiser) Kronginer, who lived in Greenwich township. She was born Aug. 20, 1846, and she died at Allentow, Aug. 24, 1904. Five of their fourteen children are deceased;
    those living are: Susan (married John Petay) (**Should be Petty); Thomas (of Allentown); Amon (of Pennsburg); robert (of Allentown); Carmi K.; John (of Fullerton); Asa (** Should be Ira ) (of Bowmanstown); Amy (m. Harleigh Diehl); and Mark ofAllentown.

    **Corections to the above paragraph weere made by Gary Wisser per information given to me by Shirley Miller, Granddaughter of Susan and John Petty. Dec 2003.

    CARMI K. LICHTY, a school teacher in North Whitehall township, was born at Topton, PA. April 23, 1875, and worked on a farm until he was sixteen years old; then for three years he worked in a factory at Allentown. He was granted a license to
    teach school at the age of nineteen and he has been a public school teacher for ninteen consecutive terms. He was granted a professional certificate in 1911. His first term was taught at Schadts School House in Whitehall township and in that
    district he taught four terms four terms in Washington tonwship and eleven terms in North Whitehall. Socially he is a member of the claussville Castle, K. g. E. he is a Democrat and served the party as County Committeeman of his district for
    four years and for four years he was an auditor of North Whitehall township, where he has lived since 1896. He owns a valuable tract of 15 acres on the state pike between Siegersville and Schnecksville. In 1896 he was married to jennie E.
    Smith, a daughter of W. H. and Caroline (Kistler) Smith, of Lynnport, PA. they have four children: E. Juanita; Naomi R. (Who died in infancy); Olivia S. and Luther S.

    Children:
    1. Oliver T. WISSER was born 5 Jun 1847, Pennsylvania, USA; died 5 Apr 1871; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.
    2. Wilson WISSER was born 4 Dec 1849, Pennsylvania, USA; died 2 Jul 1921, Weisenberg, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.
    3. Mary Ann WISSER was born 13 Dec 1851, Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Sep 1882; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.
    4. Sarah Elizabeth WISSER was born 3 Feb 1854, Pennsylvania, USA; died 19 May 1876.
    5. 1. Morris WISSER was born 31 Oct 1855, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Jul 1929, Berks County Almshouse, Cumru, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Grimsville Cem, Greenwich Twp, Berks Co, Pa.
    6. Carolina Margaret WISSER was born 19 Dec 1858; died 6 Mar 1860; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.
    7. Diana WISSER was born 3 Feb 1861; died 27 Jul 1903; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.
    8. Daniel Adam WISSER was born 22 Jul 1863, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 22 Sep 1934; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Samuel WIESER was born 16 Sep 1788, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Jacob WIESER and Catharina); died 15 Apr 1873; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.

    Other Events:

    • Tree: USA Wisser Tree 01A

    Notes:

    Weiser Families In America Ch 18 ID: GW23

    Samuel married Elizabeth WERTZ 7 Nov 1819. Elizabeth was born 16 Jun 1796; died 12 Sep 1866; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth WERTZ was born 16 Jun 1796; died 12 Sep 1866; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.
    Children:
    1. Carolina WIESER was born 29 Oct 1822.
    2. 2. Daniel WISSER was born 19 Jul 1824; died 28 Jul 1894.
    3. Samuel WISSER was born 13 May 1827, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 17 Apr 1907.
    4. Harriet WIESER was born 17 Nov 1828, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 17 Nov 1900.
    5. Elizabeth Ann WIESER was born 3 May 1833, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 1 May 1896.

  3. 6.  Abraham D. LICHTY was born 05 May 1805, Greenwich Township (son of David LICHTY and Susanna BACHMAN); died 17 Dec 1858, Krumsville, PA; was buried , Grimville Church.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Blacksmith and Wheelwright
    • Tree: USA Wisser Tree 5

    Abraham married Rebecca DIETRICH 1825, Greenwich Township. Rebecca (daughter of John Adam DIETRICH) was born 11 Oct 1805; died 09 Nov 1886; was buried , Grimville Church. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rebecca DIETRICH was born 11 Oct 1805 (daughter of John Adam DIETRICH); died 09 Nov 1886; was buried , Grimville Church.

    Other Events:

    • Tree: USA Wisser Tree 5

    Children:
    1. Daniel LICHTY
    2. David LICHTY
    3. Jacob LICHTY
    4. Lewis LICHTY
    5. Lucinda LICHTY
    6. 3. Judith LICHTY was born 1825; died 01 May 1895, Wisser Homestead.
    7. John Adam LICHTY was born 06 Jul 1846, Grimville, Berks, PA; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob WIESER was born c1750 (son of George WIESER and Maria Barbara); died c1819.

    Other Events:

    • Tree: USA Wisser Tree 01A
    • Weiser Families In America Vol 1: 1997, Page 1723; GW2

    Notes:

    Weiser Families In America Ch 18 ID: GW2

    Name:
    Weiser Families In America Ch 18 ID: GW2

    Jacob married Catharina c1779, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Catharina was born 14 Dec 1750; died 16 Dec 1839. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catharina was born 14 Dec 1750; died 16 Dec 1839.

    Other Events:

    • Tree: USA Wisser Tree 01A

    Notes:

    Name:
    Possible maiden name Huth

    Children:
    1. John George WIESER was born 6 Feb 1783, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; was christened 26 Dec 1783, New Bethel (Stone) Ch., Grimville, Berks Co., PA; died 19 Jul 1856, Hamilton, Ohio, USA.
    2. Catharina WIESER was born 4 Nov 1785, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 4. Samuel WIESER was born 16 Sep 1788, Pennsylvania, USA; died 15 Apr 1873; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.

  3. 12.  David LICHTY was born 05 Jun 1777, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh, PA (son of Marx LICHTY and Anna B. ALTENDERFER); died 3 Mar 1813.

    Notes:

    Homestead with his wife Susanna Bachman (widdow of John Moyer) on the William Moyer Farm, Situated south of Klinesville, PA.

    Proposed Change: Marx LICHTY (P188)
    Contact photo
    From Shirley Miller on 2020-01-24 08:42
    Details
    Proposed Change: Marx LICHTY (P188)
    Tree: Wisser and Bryant 2013
    Link: http://wisserfamily.com/tng/getperson.php?personID=P188&tree=wisser01

    Description: Marx died 5 May 1814 and David died 3 Mar 1813.

    Shirley Miller
    mll*****@*******tel.net

    David married Susanna BACHMAN 16 Apr 1799. Susanna was born 09 Mar 1769; died 09 Feb 1839; was buried , Dunkel's Church, Greenwich Township, Berks, PA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Susanna BACHMAN was born 09 Mar 1769; died 09 Feb 1839; was buried , Dunkel's Church, Greenwich Township, Berks, PA.

    Notes:

    Widow of John Moyer.
    Homestead with her second husband David Lichty on the William Moyer Farm, Situated south of Klinesville, PA.

    Children:
    1. Mrs. (Leiby) LICHTY
    2. Rachael LICHTY
    3. Susanna LICHTY
    4. 6. Abraham D. LICHTY was born 05 May 1805, Greenwich Township; died 17 Dec 1858, Krumsville, PA; was buried , Grimville Church.

  5. 14.  John Adam DIETRICH (son of Johannes DIETRICH); was buried , Grimville Church.

    Notes:

    See Notes on Judith Lichty

    Children:
    1. 7. Rebecca DIETRICH was born 11 Oct 1805; died 09 Nov 1886; was buried , Grimville Church.