Other Events:

• Occupation: Teacher (see notes for more information)
• Obituary: May 1935, Walberts, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; Oscar E. Wisser Newspaper dated ? The death early yesterday morning of Oscar E. Wisser, 58, a farmer at Walberts, was attributed to suicide by Deputy Coroner Dr. H. E. Guth, of Siegersville. Wisser while on his way to work in the fields yesterday morning stopped at the barn and hung himself with a hitching strap which was fastened to an extending beam just outside the barn. Born in South Whitehall township, a son of Emanuel and Mary, nee Krauss, Wisser, December 25, 1876, deceased resided there for a number of years. For the past twenty-nine years, he had been a resident of Walbert?s. Mr. Wisser was a teacher in the South Whitehall schools for eighteen years. Deciding to discontinue school work he went into the coal business at Walberts and operated successfully for some time. During the past several years he has done nothing but farming. He was a member of the Allen Lodge, I. O. O. F., Allentown. Surviving are his wife, Maria S. (Hunsicker) Wisser; four children, Sadie and Elmer, at home, Morris of Guth?s Station, and Herbert, Catasauqua; three sisters, Mrs. Milton Buchman, Kratzer, Mrs. Havey Stauffer, Troxell?s Crossing, and Mrs. E. J. Reichert, Cetronia; one brother, Oliver Wisser, this city. Rev. John L. Guth, pastor of Jordan Reformed Church will officiate at the funeral services of which due notice will be given. Brief services for the relatives will be held from his late home on Saturday at 2 p.m., daylight saving time, followed by public services in Jordan Reformed Church, Walberts, and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing Friday from 7 to 9. Submitted by Sue Jones http://www.pa-roots.org/data/read.php?504,432692,432692#msg-432692

Notes:

Teacher in South Whitehall township, was born in that district Dec 25, 1876. He received his education in the public schools and the Millersville S. N. S. He began teaching in 1897; the greater part of his teaching was done in South Witehall.
In 1907 he succeeded his father in the coal business at Walberts, where he has since resided. He ownes the farm and house which was formerly owened by his father. He is a member of the Jordan Lutheran congregation which he served as deacon.
He is a member of Allen Lodge No. 71, I.O.O.F.,and Guthsville Camp 378, P.O.S. of A., which he served as chaplain. (from the HISTORY OF LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - 1914)

Listed as "Teacher" on marriage License in 1902



Oscar E. Wisser
Newspaper dated ?

The death early yesterday morning of Oscar E. Wisser, 58, a farmer at Walberts, was attributed to suicide by Deputy Coroner Dr. H. E. Guth, of Siegersville. Wisser while on his way to work in the fields yesterday morning stopped at the barn and hung himself with a hitching strap which was fastened to an extending beam just outside the barn.
Born in South Whitehall township, a son of Emanuel and Mary, nee Krauss, Wisser, December 25, 1876, deceased resided there for a number of years. For the past twenty-nine years, he had been a resident of Walbert?s.
Mr. Wisser was a teacher in the South Whitehall schools for eighteen years. Deciding to discontinue school work he went into the coal business at Walberts and operated successfully for some time. During the past several years he has done nothing but farming. He was a member of the Allen Lodge, I. O. O. F., Allentown.
Surviving are his wife, Maria S. (Hunsicker) Wisser; four children, Sadie and Elmer, at home, Morris of Guth?s Station, and Herbert, Catasauqua; three sisters, Mrs. Milton Buchman, Kratzer, Mrs. Havey Stauffer, Troxell?s Crossing, and Mrs. E. J. Reichert, Cetronia; one brother, Oliver Wisser, this city.
Rev. John L. Guth, pastor of Jordan Reformed Church will officiate at the funeral services of which due notice will be given.
Brief services for the relatives will be held from his late home on Saturday at 2 p.m., daylight saving time, followed by public services in Jordan Reformed Church, Walberts, and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing Friday from 7 to 9.

Submitted by Sue Jones

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Oscar married Maria Selenda HUNSICKER 24 May 1902, Fogelsville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Maria (daughter of Lewis Daniel HUNSICKER and Salanda E. TROXELL) was born 18 Apr 1879, Lehigh Co., PA; was christened 17 Nov 1894, Jordan Reformed Church; died Dec 1935, Walberts, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Jordan Reformed Church. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 26 Dec 1935, Walberts, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Maria A. Wisser Newspaper dated December 26, 1935 Maria S.(?) (Hunsicker) Wisser, widow of Oscar E. Wisser, passed away Wednesday afternoon at her home in Walberts after an illness of nine weeks. She was aged 56 years, 8 months and 7 days. Mrs. Wisser was born in South Whitehall township, April 18, 1879, a daughter of Lewis D. and Salanda E. (Troxell) Hunsicker. She was a lifelong resident of the township and held membership throughout her life in Jordan Reformed Church. She was confirmed there November 17, 1894, by the late Rev. E. J. Fogel and married by Rev. Fogel, May 24, 1902. Her activity in the church led her into many channels, particularly in behalf of the Willings Workers and the Home Department of the Sunday school. Surviving her are a daughter, Sadie, at home; three sons, Herbert, Catasauqua; Morris, Guth Station; and Elmer at home; seven grandchildren and two sisters, and three brothers; Jennie,w ife of Harry Schantzenbach; Ella, wife of Harry Rauch; Edwin J., John D. and Albert L. Hunsicker all of this city. Her husband passed away last May 7. The funeral will be held from her late home Sunday afternoon at 1:30 followed by services and burial at Jordan Reformed Church, with Rev. John L. Guth officiating. Viewing Saturday evening from 7 to 9. Submitted by Sue Jones

Other Events:

• Occupation: Stone and brick mason (See Notes)Farmer in 1880
• 1880 Census: Jun 1880, South Whitehall Township, PA; Age 37 - Listed as a Farmer on the 1880 census
• Weiser Families In America Vol 1: 1997, Page 1755; GW36C

Notes:

He was a stone and brick mason for fourty-five years. He resided nearly all his life in South Whitehall township and for fourty years at Walberts. For ten years he conducted a coal yard at Walberts. In 1907 he retired from business and in
1912 he moved to Guthsville. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, which he served as deacon. He filled the office of school director of South Whitehall township very acceptedly. (from the HISTORY OF LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - 1914)

Biography
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=document&guid=adb0b3b5-a15b-4b2c-a73e-4335e2db3a1a&tid=7158548&pid=391

Last Will and Testament
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=document&guid=98f4b5ec-4e5b-4ba1-b267-860655e72e6d&tid=7158548&pid=391

Moving 1912
Emanuel Wisser of Crackersport sold his house and lot there to Phoon Hammel. He will make bis home with his son-in-law, Lewis Stephen, and family

October 25, 1912
The Allentown Leader from Allentown, Pennsylvania · Page 8

Emanuel married Mary Ann KRAUSE 20 Dec 1890, Jordan United Church of Christ, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Mary (daughter of Benjamin KRAUSE and Abigail MOYER) was born 14 June 1842, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 17 Nov 1911, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Housekeeper in 1880
• Obituary: 18 Nov 1911, Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA; Newspaper Obituary, The Allentown Democrat (Allentown, Penn.) of Saturday, 18 Nov 1911 Mrs. Mary, wife of Emmanuel Wisser of Crackersport, died suddenly yesterday morning of general debility, aged 69 years. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Abigail Krauss and was born at Laury?s. Besides her husband she leaves the following children: Oliver of Eckert?s, Oscar E. of Walbert?s, Mrs. Ellen Buchman of Kratzer?s, Mrs. Jennie Reinhard of Cetronia, Mrs. Mantana Stephen and Mrs. Anna Stauffer of Crackersport, one brother James Krause of Northampton also survives. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9.30 o?clock at her late home with further services at the Jordan Church at which Rev. E. Semmel will officiate. Interment will be mad ein the adjoining cemetery. Undertaker Guth has charge of the remains.

Notes:

Emanuel Wisser
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=image&guid=327b8660-d53a-4786-9d22-a52a8e39ba82&tid=7158548&pid=564

Listed as "Katie Krause" on the death certificate of her son Oliver.

Lewis — Salanda E. TROXELL. [Group Sheet]

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

Notes:

Benjemen Krauz in 1850 census

Benjamin Crauss in 1860 census

Benjamin married Abigail MOYER 17 Jan 1841, Rev. Joseph S. Dubs. Abigail (daughter of Peter MOYER and Margaretha DINKY) was born 16 Dec 1816, North Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; was christened 12 Jan 1817, Egypt Reformed Church, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 19 Mar 1895, North Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 21 Mar 1895, Mickleys Church Cemetery - Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Christened:
Baptism
1817
12 Jan
Egypt Reformed Church, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
ABIGAIL, born 16 Dec 1816, bapt. 12 Jan 1817, dau. Of Peter Meyer and wife Margreth. Sponsors John Saeger and wife Catharina.

Notes:

Married:
Marriage to Benjamin Krauss
1841
17 Jan
Age: 24
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA
From Marriages of Rev. Joseph S. Dubs 1823-1853: Married 17 Jan 1841 Benjamin Krauss of N. Whitehall and Abigail Meier.

Daniel — Elizabeth KLOTZ. [Group Sheet]