Notes:

Pennsylvania, Probate Records, 1683-1994, Lehigh, Orphans' court dockets 1858-1872 vol 6-9, p. 615, #123 [FamilySearch image 341 of 1011]


July 4th 1864. The Petition of the subscribers, Heirs and legal representatives of Peter Roth late of the township of south Whitehall in the county of Lehigh, deceased was presented setting forth: That the said Peter Roth lately died intestate, leaving a widow to wit: Magdalena, and issue ten children to wit: Christitana the wife of Charles Ringer, Lydia Ann the wife of Solomon Roth, Sally ann the wife of Jacob Long, Justina the wife of Israel Frey, Edmund D. Roth, Polly Ann the wife of Henry Bankhard, Mary Roth, Henry Roth, Amanda Roth, and Alfred Roth, the last four named being still in their minority: Mary having Daniel Henninger for her Guardian, Henry having Henry Newhard for his guardian, Amanda having Reuben Newhard for her guardian and Alfred having Charles Ringer for his guardian; and four grand children to wit: Violetta Roth, Edwin Roth, Wilkison Roth, the children of his deceased son William Roth, and ***Franklin Wisser a son of his deceased daughter Eliza, *****all of whom are also in their minority; the said Violetta, edwin and Wilkison having james T. Borhek for their guardian, and the said *****Franklin Wisser having Reuben Helfrich for his guardian;****** and that the said intestate died seized in his demesne as of fee of and in the following Real Estate, to wit: No one, A certain Messuage Plantation and tract of land situate in the township of South Whitehall aforesaid, Bounded by lands of Jesse Reichard, George Case, Jacob G. Deshler, David Eberhard, Charles Henninger and others Containing one hundred and twenty acres and one hundred and fifteen perches strict measure be the same more or less. No 2. A certain Messuage Gristmill and tract of land situate in the same township Bounded by lands of Joseph Newhard, Reuben Newhard, Jeremiah E. Brady, Elizabeth Newhard, Edward Frankenfield and others, containing nine acres and eight perches, strict measure. And No 3. A certain Messuage Tavern House and tract of land situate in the same township, Bounded by lands of George Herbster, Jesse Grim, William H. Blumer, Joseph Newhard and others containing ten acres and thirteen perches strict measure with the appurtenances. Your Petitioners therefore pray the Court to appoint and order Daniel Frey, John Kratzer, Jacob G. Deshler, David Ludwig, Jacob Lazarus, Charles Beers, and Ephraim Wenner, (who have been chosen by your petitioners for that purpose) to make partition of the premises aforesaid to and among the children and representatives of the said Intestate in such manner and such proportions as by the laws of this commonwealth is directed; but if such partition cannot be made thereof as aforesaid, then to value and appraise the same and make report of their proceedings herein according to law And they will pray &c Magdelana [her mark] Roth, Polly Bankhardt, Sarah Long, Edmund D. Roth, Justinah Frey, Christianna Ringer, Charles Ringer Guar., Lydia Roth, James T. Borhek Guardian, Daniel Heninger Guar., Reuben Newhard Guardian, Henry Newhard Guardian, Reuben Helfrich Guardian. Which Petition having been read the Court Grant the Inquisition as prayed for, and appoint the above named men for the purpose prayed for

David — Eliza ROTH. Eliza was born 17 Mar 1832; died 29 Jan 1858. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Stone Mason, then an agricultural pursuit.(see notes)
• Tree: USA Wisser Tree 01
• 1870 Census: Jul 1870, South Whitehall Township, PA; Age 66- can not read his occupation.
• 1880 Census: Jun 1880, So. Whitehall, Lehigh, PA; Age 77- Listed as Retired Farmer on 1880 Census

Notes:

Daniel Wisser came (to Lehigh county) with his father from Berks county. He was born Dec 21, 1803, and died at the advanced age of 91 years, 1 month and 22 days. For a number of years he was a stone mason, later he followed an agricultural
pursuit. His farm was located where Highland cemetary of Allentown is now located.

(from HISTORY OF LEHIGH COUNTY, PA - 1914)

Name:
Also listed under Wieser

Daniel — Lydia MILLER. Lydia was born 28 Dec 1807; died 06 Jan 1865. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Tree: USA Wisser Tree 01
• More Info: 14 Aug 1799, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; The will of Elizabeth Kremer: KREMER, ELIZABETH, Greenwich. August 14, 1799 - March 9, 1802. To Christopher KREMER with whom I at present live all estate. Exrs: Christopher KREMER. Wits: John WISSER and Leonard SCHLOUGH. http://berks.pa-roots.com/wills/Abstracts1801-1805.html The dates represent the date that the will was written and the date the will was proved.
• Weiser Families In America Vol 1: 1997, Page 1731; GW3 - This publication lists his birth as Nov 1758

Johannes married Elizabeth KOHLER 1780. Elizabeth (daughter of Johannes Hans KOHLER and Ana Maria HOFFA) was born 19 Jul 1764, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 22 Mar 1844, Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Union-West End Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]