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

Annie — Jacob WISSER. Jacob (son of Johannes George WIESER and Elizabeth KOHLER) was born 25 Dec1795, Grimsville, Berks, PA; died 03 Mar 1886, Fullerton, Lehigh, PA; was buried , Jordan Lutheran Cemetary. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Weiser Families In America Vol 1: 1997, Page 1753; GW361

Other Events:

• Weiser Families In America Vol 1: 1997, Page 1753; GW362

Solomon — Caroline FENSTERMAKER. Caroline (daughter of Jonas FENSTERMAKER and Elizabeth KRAUSS) was born 17 Nov 1830; died 4 Dec 1893, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; was buried 9 Dec 1893, Jordan Lutheran Cemetary, Allentown, Lehigh, PA, USA. [Group Sheet]

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]

Jesse married 13 Apr 1927. Unknown [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I have found records for several Abraham Wissers


--- Abraham Wisser (born Nov. 1827)
1900 Census at Berks County Almshouse

--- Abraham Wisser (born c1828)
1880 Greenwich Census -Widower with 2 year old dau Cath

--- Abraham (born c1833) and Sara Wisser
1858 Godparents for Rosa Mentaina Wisser
Parents ----- Wisser and Melinda
1860 S. Whitehall Cen w/ w Sarah,Phaon
1866 Whitehall - Enters partnership as "Frederick & Co" for the manufacturing of railroad cars
1870 S. Whitehall Cen w/ w Sarah,Phaon, Louisa, Lewis
1877 Parents in the wedding of Rev. PP Wisser
1880 Whitehall Cen w/ Saryann, Thaon, Louissa (Wissor)

--- Abraham Wisser
1883 Mar 23 - Married Hennrietta at Dunkel's Church, Lenhartsville, Greenwich Twp, Berks, PA
1890 Oct 19 - Kempton, Berks- Communion w/ Hennrietta

1892 May 1 - Kempton, Berks-Communion w/ Mrs. A, Wisser


DIFFERENT LINE
--- Abraham Wisser ( b c1822 in GERMANY)
1870 NY Cen w/ Catherine (c1823) and son Charles (1857)

Abraham — Sarah Ann LUDWIG. Sarah (daughter of David LUDWIG and Lydia FATZINGER) was born 3 Jun 1838; died 14 Feb 1898. [Group Sheet]

Deborah — Benjamin SEIDERS. Benjamin was born c 1824, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Lewis ACKER 19 Feb 1855, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

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]

Hezekiah — Elizabeth DEISHER. (daughter of Nathaniel DEISHER and Elizabeth MILLER) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Lived with Jacob Wisser during July 1870 census

Sarah married Peter HOY 1 Jun 1861, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA. Peter was born Abt 1840; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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]

Emanuel married Lillie M. DEAROLF 1914, Pennsylvania, USA. Lillie (daughter of Jacob DEAROLF and Susan) was born Abt 1874, Bucks County, Pennsylvania< USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Labour
• Residence: 1880, Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States; Age: 33Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self
• 1880 Census: Jun 1880, South Whitehall Township, PA; Age 33 - Listed as Farm Laborer in the 1880 census

William married Angelina DIEHL 2 May 1868, Catasaugua, Pennsylvania. Angelina was born 22 Sep 1846, Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States; died 8 Nov 1891, Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

William married Emma KEIPER 1892, Lehigh Co., PA. Emma (daughter of Edwin KEIPER and Salome FROSS) was born 4 Aug 1853, Schnecksville, Lehigh, PA; died 1 Apr 1936, Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

Lewis married Ann Maria PATTERSON c 1872. Ann was born Aug 1852, Pennsylvania, United States of America. [Group Sheet]

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]

Alvin married Anna Sweig WOLFE 13 Apr 1927, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA. Anna (daughter of Joseph SWEIG and Marie MARKOVICH) was born c. 1866, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Rosa — W. RITTER. [Group Sheet]

Ida married John Heinrich SPERLING 1887. John was born 18 Feb 1866, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 1 Jun 1907, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Melinda — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Melinda — William Fredrick KLINE. William was born 15 Oct 1858, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; died 5 Apr 1919, Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Phaon married Emma R. HOFFMAN 13 Oct 1887, Pennsylvania, USA. Emma (daughter of Aaron HOFFMAN and Elizabeth) was born Abt 1865, Lebanon, PA, USA. [Group Sheet]

Annie married Alfred W. LEIBY 12 May 1893, Maxatawny Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Alfred was born abt. 1873. [Group Sheet]

Emma married Charles Ambrose FREY 25 May 1889, Fogelsville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Charles was born About 1867. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 23 Jul 1951, The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa,, Page 7; Allen N. Wisser, Sr., dispatcher for the Lehigh Valley Transit Company, died late Saturday night at Allentown Hospital. Aged 66, he resided at 727 ½ S. Hall St. The husband of Esther (Kercher) Wisser, he was the son of Ezekial and Elizabeth (Deysher) Wisser. A member of the Odd Fellows Home Association, Wisser was very active in Grace Lutheran Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Allen Jr. and Willard W., Allentown; three daughters, Irene, wife of George Sharpe, Mabel, wife of Arthur David, and Ellen Breisch; 11 grandchildren; three brothers, Irwin, West Catasauqua; Edwin, Allentown; and Herbert, West Catasauqua; and five sisters, Mrs. Stella Pauley, Mertztown; Mrs. Ida Kline, West Catasauqua; Mrs. Eulah Drey, Allentown; Mrs. Emma Rahn, West Catasauqua; and Mrs. Annie Leiby, Ashfield. [The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa, Monday, July 23, 1951, page 7] Death Notice (July 24, p. 26): Age at death = 66 years, 7 months, 7 days Buried, Fairview Cemetery (most likely Allentown)

Notes:

Birth:
1900 Census

Allen — Esther E. KERCHER. Esther (daughter of Milton KERCHER and Emma FEGLEY) was born 1888; died 1960; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, 855 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA, USA. [Group Sheet]

Beulah — Howard C. DREY. Howard was born Jun 1885, Bowers, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died c. 4 Jan 1943, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Ziegel's Church, Weisenburg. [Group Sheet]

Estella — Herbert PAULEY. Herbert was born c1886. [Group Sheet]

Ida — KLINE. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 8 Jan 1962, The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, page 11; Irvin J. Wisser; 80; 11 2nd Ave., West Catasauqua; died yesterday, Allentown; Whitehall Township commissioner, 1915-1924, 1929-1946; employed by Reading Railroad, 32 years, retiring 1938; born Fullerton; son of the late Ezekiel & Elizabeth (Deysher) Wisser; member, Lutheran congregation, Ziegels Union Church, Breinigsville R. 1; president, West Catasauqua Playground Association, 3 terms; president, West Catasauqua Fire Co. Survivors: widow, Alma A. (Epler) Wisser; son Paul, Bethlehem; daughters, Mrs. Eva E. Hirschel, Allentown; Helen, wife of Paul Gardner, Catasauqua; brothers, Edwin, Allentown; Herbert, West Catasauqua; sisters, Mrs. Stella Pauley, Mertztown; Mrs. Ida Kline, Catasauqua; 15 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren. Saylor Funeral Home, 1064 5th St., Catasauqua. [obituary, The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Monday, January 8, 1962, page 11]

Notes:

NOTE: I have not confirmed that the grandfather is the same Irwin Wisser (gaw 6/18/2014)

Twins of Paul and Helen Wisser
Newspaper dated November 10, 1927

The second of the twin daughters born to Paul and Helen, nee Newhard, Wisser, of West Catasauqua on October 27 died last night at 8:15 at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Wisser, West Catasauqua, from a complication of diseases.
The twins were the only children of the Wisser family. When three days old Betty Margaret, died and although strong hopes were held for the health of Helen, she followed her sister in death.
Besides the parents the grandparents Wisser and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Newhard of Northampton survive.
Private funeral services will be held at the home of the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Wisser, 11 Second Avenue, West Catasauqua, on Sunday at 2 pm. Interment will be made in the Friedens Church cemetery. Rev. H. T. Sell will officiate.


Submitted by Sue Jones

http://www.pa-roots.org/data/read.php?504,432693,432693#msg-432693

Irvin — Alma A. EPLER. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Veteran of WW I: 2 Nov 1917; 11/2/1917 - 2/12/18 Batt'y C, 310th Reg. F. Art Army Private

Notes:

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

Jennie — Edwin REICHARD. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1886, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; Wisser, Miss Montana C., Housekeeper, house 241 N. 7th (Allentown City Directory 1886-87) (Thanks to Eric Wisser for this info)

Mantana — Lewis STEPHEN. Lewis was born 24 Sep 1865; died 11 Sep 1937; was buried , Jordan United Church of Christ (formerly Jordan Reformed Church), Walberts, South Whitehall Twp., Lehigh County, Pa. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1880 Census: Jun 1880, South Whitehall Township, PA; Age 14 in 1880 census. Lived with parents. Went by the name Annie.

Anna married Orwin E. KUHNS 5 Dec 1891 (Christian Church), Jordan United Church of Christ, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Orwin was born 28 Nov 1868; died 1940. [Group Sheet]

Anna — Harvey STAUFFER. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ellen Rebecca Wisser Buchman
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=image&guid=f8ccf3fc-573c-4293-9ace-1dc01da5a308&tid=7158548&pid=347

Ellen married Milton Jacob Joseph BUCHMAN 24 May 1890, Jordan United Church of Christ (formerly Jordan Reformed Church), Walberts, South Whitehall Twp., Lehigh County, Pa. Milton was born 23 Sep 1868, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 23 Jan 1950, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death: Arterio Sclerotic cardiovascular Disease / Certificate Number: 72939 Cause of Death
• Occupation: Farmer (see notes for more details)
• Residence: 23 Aug 1940, 1826 Pennsylvania Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA; 50th Wedding Anniversary
• Weiser Families In America Vol 1: 1997, Page 1756; GW36C4

Notes:

Oliver F. Wisser, of South Whitehall township, was born in that township, March 2, 1872. He has followed farming all his life. In 1900 he began farming where he now lives. His farm consists of 115 acres and was formerly known as the
Henninger homestead. In 1912 he purchased the Phaon Hummel farm of 65 acres, located near Crackersport. It is now cultivated by Edwin Wisser. The house upon the tract was built in 1800. That he is a man of prominence in his community is
evident from the fact that he has filled the following offices in his township: School Director, being President of the board for two years; tax collector and road commissioner. He filled the office of

Deacon for six years in the Jordan Lutheran Church.

(From the HISTORY OF LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA)

Wedding Anniversary - 50 years

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver F. Wisser
Newspaper dated August 23, 1940

The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver F. Wisser is being observed today at their home, 1826 Pennsylvania Street, Allentown, the couple having been married Aug 23, 1890, in the parsonage of the Fogelsville Reformed congregation by Rev. Edwin J. Fogel.
Mr. Wisser was born at Walberts, a son of the late Emanuel and Mary Krause Wisser. He was reared in South Whitehall Township, and attended the public school at Crackersport.
Mrs. Wisser who before her marriage was Amanda Hammel, daughter of the late James and Elizabeth, Gangewere Hammel, was born near Crackersport. She too attended the Crackersport school.
Mrs. Wisser has been a lifelong member of Jordan Reformed congregation at Walberts. Mr. Wisser in the early years was a member of Jordan Lutheran at Walberts, but has since become a member of Jordan Reformed.
Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Wisser, moved to a farm on the Wennersville-Cetronia road not far from Crackersport and resided there until about 14 years ago,w hen they sold their farm to the late Gen. H. C. Trexler and came to the city to spend their remaining days.
They are the parents of seven children, Edwin, of Crackersport; Sevilla, wife of James Seidel of Troxells Crossing; Robert, of near Seipstown; Ma?,w ife of Floyd Merkle of Hamburg, James of Detroit, Mich. George, of Allentown, and Beulah, wife of Charles Weidner, of Weidner?s hotel near Wescosville. There are also grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Beulah, the youngest of the couple?s children, was born on her mother?s birthday anniversary.
The couple had planned to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary with a reunion of their 40 offspring but the serious illness of their daughter, Mary, who is in a Reading hospital, has precluded this.

Submitted by Sue Jones

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Oliver married Amanda Louisa HAMMEL 23 Aug 1890, Jordan, Lehigh, PA. Amanda (daughter of James HAMMEL and Lucy GANGEWERE) was born 6 Jan 1872, Crackersport, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 10 May 1941, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 14 May 1941, Jordan United Church of Christ Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

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]

Mabel — R.F. DECH. [Group Sheet]

Luther married l.A.E. MOORE [Group Sheet]

Irwin — Gertrude Long KOLB. Gertrude was born About 1879; died 22 Jun 1956. [Group Sheet]

Irwin married Tillie Emma COOK About 1904. Tillie was born 4 Apr 1882, Pennsylvania, USA; died 16 Feb 1908. [Group Sheet]

Irwin married Mabel Josephine KRICK 20 Jul 1910, St Johns Church Coplay PA. Mabel (daughter of Franklin KRICK and Josephine KIENLEY) was born 28 May 1880, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 25 Jun 1949, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mabel — C.T. BELLES. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Marriage Notice: 10 Nov 1916, The Kutztown Patriot, Kutztown, PA, page 12; 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]
• Obituary: 26 Feb 1982, The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, page B-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]

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• 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]

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• Obituary: 18 Sep 1982, The Morning Call/Weekender, Allentown, PA, page 74; Irvin W. Leiby; 78; Ashfield; died Friday, Gnaden Huetten Hospital, Lehighton; husband of the late Lillian (Rehrig) Leiby; carpenter, New Jersey Zinc Co., Palmerton, 40 years, retiring 1967; born Longswamp Township; son of the late Alfred & Annie (Weisner) Leiby. Survivors: daughter, Marion, wife of Francis Stehling, Allentown; sons, William A., New Ringgold R. 2; Harold I., Allentown; Millard L., Allentown; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Thomas K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. [obituary, The Morning Call/Weekender, Allentown, PA, Saturday, September 18, 1982, page 74]

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• Obituary: 17 Feb 1972, The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, page 29; Paul E. Leiby; 63; 908 N. 4th St., Allentown; died Wednesday, Allentown Osteopathic Hospital; operated Bridge Street Hotel, Lehighton, several years, terminating business in 1946; formerly; employed by New Jersey Zinc Co., Palmerton; last employed by G. Behler Co., Allentown; husband of the former Mildred Smith; born Topton; son of the late Alfred & Annie (Wisser) Leiby; Army veteran, World War II. Survivors: widow; sons, Donald, Larry, both Allentown; daughters, Pauline Miller, Lehighton; June, wife of Allen Kern, Slatington; brothers, Clarence, West Bowmans, Lehighton R. 4; Irvin, Ashfield; 10 grandchildren. Charles H. Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. [obituary, The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Thursday, February 17, 1972, page 29]

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• Obituary: 29 May 1968, The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, page 17; Clyde W. Leiby; 51; Ashfield; laborer, Borough of Palmerton; died Monday, Allentown Hospital; husband of Alverta (Miller) Leiby; born Topton; son of the late Alfred and Anna E. (Wisser) Leiby; member, Dinkey Memorial United Church of Christ, Ashfield. Survivors: widow; daughters, Mary, wife of Clair Solt, Lehighton R. 1; Arlene, wife of Karl Bisbing, Lehighton; Helen, wife of Sterlin Stahler, Packerton; brothers, Edwin, Bowmanstown; Paul, Palmerton; Clarence, Lehighton R. 4; Irwin, Ashfield; 10 grandchildren. Kegel Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. [obituary, The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Wednesday, May 29 1968, page 17]

Bertha married Stanley Amos WEIDA 28 Aug 1915, By Rev. O. Leopold. [Group Sheet]

Arlene — G. SHARPE. [Group Sheet]

Mabel — A.E. DAVID. [Group Sheet]

Allen — Pauline D SHANKWEILER. Pauline was born 6 Feb 1922, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; died 18 May 2003, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Freddie — Margaret R.. Margaret was born c1914, Pennsylvania, United States of America. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 2 Dec 1996, The Morning Call; Eva E. Hirschel Nemeth December 02, 1996|The Morning Call Eva E. Hirschel Nemeth, 90, of Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township, died Sunday, Dec. 1, in Muhlenberg Hospital Center. She was the wife of the late John A. Nemeth and LeRoy Hirschel. Born in Whitehall Township, she was a daughter of the late Irwin J. and Alma A. (Epler) Wisser. Survivors: Son, Robert Hirschel of Whitehall; stepson, Stanley Nemeth of Walnutport; daughters, Barbara Shanaberger of Coplay, Beatrice Boyer of Allentown and Miriam Duchodni of Salisbury Township; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by daughters, Gloria and Pearl Hirschel. Services: Noon Wednesday, Clinton R. Diefenderfer Funeral Home, 1064 Fifth St., North Catasauqua. Call 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday. Contributions: To Gracedale. FOR THE RECORD - (Published Tuesday, December 03, 1996) Eva E. Hirschel Nemeth, 90, of Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township, who died Sunday was predeceased by daughters, Gloria Bright and Pearl Bartoni. Their surnames were incorrect in Monday's obituary.

Eva — HIRSHEL. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Add more info from his obit

Warren — Dorthy P. WALBERT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Stella Buchman Wieand
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=image&guid=f8e440b3-223c-4d15-91e8-00989f6d98f5&tid=7158548&pid=349

Preston & Stella Wieand
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=image&guid=922df794-d796-4128-9791-717d4cd3bf2a&tid=7158548&pid=349

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Oliver Henry Buchman
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=image&guid=dce5878a-1bba-437f-ba70-3233ba7e7a7b&tid=7158548&pid=348

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• Weiser Families In America Vol 1: 1997, Page 1757; GW36C47

Beulah — Charlie WEIDNER. Charlie was born 1909; died 1988; was buried , Jordan United Church of Christ (formerly Jordan Reformed Church), Walberts, South Whitehall Twp., Lehigh County, Pa. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Flloyd Milton MERKEL. [Group Sheet]

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• Social Security Number: 1973, Pennsylvania, USA; 169-50-7042 Last Residence 33613 Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
• Residence: 2000, 33613 Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA; Last Residence 33613 Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA

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CENTENARIAN ENJOYS LIFE -- ESPECIALLY PRO WRESTLING
[Z2 Edition]
Morning Call - Allentown, Pa.
Author: MARIE LATHROP, The Morning Call
Date: Jul 29, 1993
Start Page: N.02
Section: NEIGHBORS
Text Word Count: 768
Document Text
Sevilla Seidel reached up and yanked at the shirt of a girl who was blocking her view at a wrestling match in Tampa, Fla. "Sit down," Sevilla screamed.
Her children don't get it, but Sevilla does. Professional wrestling is her passion. She glues herself in front of the television and cheers the good guys and boos the bad.
Through the years, Dusty Rhoads was her favorite. "But he doesn't wrestle much anymore. I guess age sidelined him," she says.
But age hasn't sidelined Seidel, who turned 100 on July 6. She's still glued to the television Monday nights to watch the action of the World Wrestling Federation.
And, she's planning to go to another live wrestling match someday.
In honor of her 100th birthday, the Borough of Emmaus issued a proclamation declaring July 6, 1993, as Sevilla L. Seidel Day. Family and friends gathered at her home to celebrate. Her "baby sister," Beulah Weidner, 84, presented her with a $100 bill and others gave her gifts and cards.
Seidel's soft voice still holds a hint of the Pennsylvania Dutch she spoke at home with her parents and family. "I learned English in a one-room schoolhouse in Crackersport where I was born." Although she speaks English with her children and grandchildren, she says she often yearns for conversation with a Dutch-speaking friend.
She remembers how she and her husband James looked forward to reading Pumpernickel Bill Troxell's Pennsylvania German column in The Morning Call. "We had many a laugh and good discussion over it," she says.
Sevilla Wisser was the second of seven children born to the late Oliver and Amanda (Hamel) Wisser. Her dad owned and farmed the land now occupied by Springhouse Farms in South Whitehall Township. Only the small farmhouse and one barn remain standing among the homes in the development.
A farm child, she learned how to cook, clean, use the horse-drawn hay rake and do most other farm chores. "I used to harrow until I got so tired I could hang my tongue out," she says. She remembers walking about three miles to school and how she carried her shoes when it rained so they wouldn't get muddy.
Her favorite job was baking. She used to enter her chocolate cake in competitions at the Allentown Fair and win prizes. Her son, Ernest, remembers how she hid the cakes from the kids so she could present a whole cake to the judges.
Sewing was another love. After a three-year apprenticeship to a dressmaker, she spent the next 70 years and millions of stitches making clothes for area women.
She always says her farm chores, school work and apprenticeship kept her so busy she didn't have time to think about boyfriends. However, James Seidel, a school friend, courted her with a horse and buggy until she said "yes." They were married Sept. 5, 1914, shortly after Sevilla's 21st birthday.
Cooking, cleaning, sewing and raising six children kept her busy, but she found time to cook on school days at the former South Whitehall High School. Those were the days when hucksters and butchers came to the school and she could pick and choose what she would cook for the more than 200 boys and girls.
In those early days, vacations were rare. "But, every year in September, James watched the kids and I went off to the Fair. Working in Agricultural Hall at the Allentown Fair was my vacation. I got to see many of the same people year after year and we would exchange family news. They were like old friends."
After James died in 1976, Sevilla moved in with her son Ernest and wife Emma. She moved in without her sewing machine. To keep her hands busy, she took up crewel work. Her expertise and attention to fine detail is evident in the dozen or so pictures decorating the walls of the home in Emmaus. Emma Seidel likes them all but is most proud of one that won a prize in a contest at Framing Palace, Wescosville.
The Seidel's raised six children: Henry of Jacksonville, Fla.; Ernest; James of South Whitehall Township, and three daughters: Arlene Schreiber, South Whitehall Township; Miriam Fluker, Tampa, Fla., and Olive Wood, Jacksonville.

Sevilla — James SEIDEL. James died 1976. [Group Sheet]

Edwin — Sallie HUNSICKER. [Group Sheet]

Edwin — Katie Priscilla STRAUSS. Katie was born 19 Nov 1894; died 15 Mar 1938; was buried , Jordan United Church of Christ (formerly Jordan Reformed Church), Walberts, South Whitehall Twp., Lehigh County, Pa. [Group Sheet]

Edwin — Lelah M. TROXELL. Lelah was born 19 May 1883; died 9 Feb 1924; was buried , Jordan United Church of Christ (formerly Jordan Reformed Church), Walberts, South Whitehall Twp., Lehigh County, Pa. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Farmer-LeHIgh Cnty, Owner/Op Newside General Store
• Social Security Number: 179-18-7800

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Robert Wisser lived in Macungle, PA in 1981 (James Wisser obit) Robert and James (brothers) married sisters.

Listed on 1920 Census just after Oliver Wisser Family

Robert — Annie Alice SMITH. Annie (daughter of William F. SMITH and Kate Barbara ARNOLD) was born Dec 1898, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Member of the Masons: Was a member of the Masons and has the Masonic symbol on his grave.
• Occupation: Carpenter
• Social Security Number: 197-07-7724
• Personal Web Page: http://wisserfamily.com/wisserjamesjacob.html
• Residence: 1935, Berwick, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, 29056 Hennepin, Garden City, Wayne, Michigan, United States; Age: 39Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 10 Jul 1956, 706 West Grand Blvd, Corona, California, USA; Address taken from envelope of letter mailed on July 10, 1956
• Weiser Families In America Vol 1: 1997, Page 1756; GW36C45

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Lived in Noxen, PA last 6 years. Homesteaded in Barstow in the late 50's, lived there during 60's&early 70's Moved to Garden City in 1938.

Robert E. Wisser and James married sisters.

Met Iva Cornell while working as a farmhand on the Letlighter Farm. After Iva (Cornell) died he married sister-in -law Elsie (Kocher) Cornell.

Can Not Find James Wisser in 1930 (Gary Wisser Jul 2015)

James married Bertha Tevilla SMITH 22 Apr 1919. Bertha (daughter of William F. SMITH and Kate Barbara ARNOLD) was born May 1895, Weisenberg Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 Aug 1943, Greenwhich Township; was buried Aug 1943, Weisenberg Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

James married Iva Margaret CORNELL Abt 1935. Iva (daughter of Peter CORNELL and Bertha May VOGELSANG) was born 9 Jun 1906, Pennsylvania; died 09 Sep 1974, San Bernardino, CA; was buried , Bellevue Cemetary Mausoleum, Ontario, CA. [Group Sheet]

James — Elsie KOCHER. Elsie was born 1909, Pennsylvania, USA; died 1 Apr 1992, Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Layout Mach,Hohr Aircraft
• Social Security Number: 171-05-1938
• Obituary: 5 Dec 1993, The Morning Call; George W. Wisser December 05, 1993|The Morning Call George W. Wisser, 87, of Macungie, died Saturday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Flora S. (Hiestand) Wisser. They were married 61 years in February. He was a layout machinist for Hohr Aircraft in California for 20 years, retiring in 1970. Born in Crackersport, he was a son of the late Oliver and Amanda (Hammel) Wisser. He was a member of Upper Milford Mennonite Church, Zionsville. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Mrs. Janice Saad, with whom he resided, and Mary Jane, wife of Andrew Wightman of Guadalupe, Calif.; sisters, Sevilla Siedel of Emmaus and Beulah Weidner of Allentown; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday in church. Arrangements, Horace W. Schantz Funeral Home, Emmaus.
• Weiser Families In America Vol 1: 1997, Page 1757; GW36C46

Notes:

George Wisser lived in Fredrick, PA in 1981 (James Wisser obit)

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Birth: APPROX1906

George married Flora S. HEISTED 27 Feb 1932, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. Flora (daughter of William HEISTED and Mary GEISSINGER) was born 23 Nov 1907, Zionsville, PA; died 07 Apr 1999, Leigh Valley Hosp, Salisbury Township PA. [Group Sheet]

Sadie — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Morris — Violet M. KECK. Violet was born 1905; died 1998. [Group Sheet]

Hazel — Robert SNYDER. [Group Sheet]

Hazel — Joseph William KULP. Joseph was born 6 Aug 1917, Center Valley, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 8 Oct 1985, Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]