Other Events:

• Marriage Notice: 15 Jul 1915, Topton news, The Allentown Morning Call, Allentown, PA, page 17; Charles W. Leiby and Miss Matilda Ruppert, both of town, were married by Rev. W. L. Meckstroth, at his home at Longswamp. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Leiby and is a blacksmith. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ruppert, of Mertztown, and is employed as a domestic at the Washington House. [Topton news, The Allentown Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Thursday, July 15, 1915, page 17]
• Obituary: 23 Aug 1952, The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, page 10; Charles W. Leiby; 55; Ashfield; died yesterday, Gnaden Huetten Hospital, Lehighton; carpenter; born Shamrock; son of Alfred & Anna (Wisser) Leiby, Ashfield; wife, Minnie (Day) Leiby, preceded him in death. Survivors: parents; daughters, Mrs. Anna Hollenbach, Allentown; Cora Leiby, Mantzville; sons, Edwin, Palmerton; Charles, at home; Clarence, at home; Herbert, at home; brothers, Clarence, Bowmanstown; Edwin, Bowmanstown; Irwin, Ashfield; Clyde, Ashfield; Paul, Allentown. [obituary, The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Saturday, August 23, 1952, page 10]

Alfred married Annie Elmina WISSER 12 May 1893, Maxatawny Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Annie (daughter of Hezekiah WISSER and Sarah T. KNERR) was born Aug 1870, Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Clarence A. Leiby and Miss Victoria Schofer, both of Topton, were married by Rev. Wilson Keiser, pastor of the Church of God, on Smith street, Allentown. The bride is a daughter of John H. Schofer. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Leiby and is employed in the casket factory, at Topton.
[The Kutztown Patriot, Kutztown, PA, Friday, November 10, 1916, page 12]

Clarence A. Leiby, 85, of Lehighton R. 3, died Thursday in Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Edith (DeLong) Leiby. He was a truck driver for the New Jersey Zinc Co., Palmerton, before retiring in 1961. Born at Breinigsville R. 1, he was a son of the late Alfred W. and Anna (Wisser) Leiby. He was a member of Dinkey Memorial United Church of Christ, Ashfield. Surviving are a son Allen, with whom he resided; a brother Irwin of Ashfield and a grandson. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the church. A calling hour will precede services in the church. The Richard M. Miller Funeral Home, 137 Fairview St., Union Hill, is in charge of arrangements.
[The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Friday, February 26, 1982, page B-12]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Store clerk, Civil War Vet, Agricultural pursuits.
• Personal Web Page: See more details and high res images on this web page: http://wisserfamily.com/wisserhezakiah1841.html
• Veteran of Civil War: 7 Nov 1862, LeHigh County, Pennsylvania, USA; 176th Infantry (Drafted Militia) Company B Infantry
• Obituary: 27 Oct 1921, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; Ezekiel J. Wisser; Mertztown; died Tuesday at home; aged 80 years, 8 months, 25 days; farmer, retiring 9 years ago; member, Lutheran congregation, Ziegel's church. Survivors: wife, Elizabeth (Eisher) Wisser; children: Irwin, Herbert, Catasauqua; Alvin, Edwin, Allentown; Mrs. Emma Frey, Kutztown; Mrs. Alfred Leiby, Ashfield; Mrs. Edwin Kline, Topton; Mrs. Herbert Pauley, Mertztown; Mrs. Howard Dry, Maxatawny; brothers, Emanuel, Guthsville; Lewis, Fullerton; 29 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Buried, Ziegel's church. [obituary, The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Thursday, October 27 1921, page 7]

Notes:

Civil War Vet according to the History of Lehigh county.

Quote from - "History of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania -1914"
Hezekiah Wisser, a son of Jacob Wisser, was born at Crackersport. In his earlier years he clerked in a store for a few years. During the Civil War he gave his services in defense of his country. For a number of years he has followed agricultural pursuits. He was married to Miss Knerr with whom he had two children, Emma and Anne. He was married a second time to Elizabeth (Miller) Desher. They are the parents of the following children: Irwin, Allen N., Estrella, Ida, Edwin, Beulah, William, and Herbert.

Wisser, William E.

William E. Wisser, of Mertztown, who died Thursday evening at the Sacred Heart hospital, aged 26 years, 6 months and 13 days, was a native of Lehigh county. He was a son of Ezekiel and Elizabeth (nee Deisher) Wisser. Mr. Wisser's death was the result of an early childhood illness, when he was afflicted with a falling ailment. He was considered well enough physically to pass the draft board examination and served four months at Camp Meade. He was honorably discharged because of physical disability. He was placed by the government in the Sacred Heart hospital for treatment. The remains were removed to this parents' home yesterday by Undertaker C. Schmoyer. He is survived by his parents, four brothers, Irwin and Edwin, Catasauqua; Allen, this city, and Edwin, Mertztown; and these sisters: Mrs. Herbert Pauley, Mertztown; Mrs. Edwin Kline, Topton; Mrs. Howard Dry, Maxatawney; Mrs. Alfred Leiby, Ashfield, and Mrs. Charles Frey, Kutztown. The funeral will be held Wednesday forenoon from his parents' home at Mertztown. Services will be conducted at the house at 9.30 a.m. Continued services and burial at Ziegel church, Rev. Keller officiating. Mr. Wisser was a member of the Lutheran congregation at Ziegel's church and of Washington Camp, No. 141, P.O.S. of A., at Maxatawney.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, March 5, 1921, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

http://berks.pa-roots.com/obits/ObitsWem-Wy.html

Hezekiah married Sarah T. KNERR 16 Feb 1867, Ziegel's Church, in Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Sarah (daughter of Jonas KNERR) was born 14 Oct 1844; died 1 Mat 1874; was buried , Zeigel Church, Wnship, Pennsylvania< USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Last Name was spelled KNERR on Wedding Records:
Register of the Reformed Congregation of Ziegels Church,in Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Her name was spelled Tevilla Knerr on the 1860 Census, but I think Tevilia is correct. gaw 3/31/2004

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