Rebecca DIETRICH
1805 - 1886 (81 years)1. Rebecca DIETRICH was born 11 Oct 1805; died 09 Nov 1886; was buried , Grimville Church. Other Events:
- Tree: USA Wisser Tree 5
Rebecca married Abraham D. LICHTY 1825, Greenwich Township. Abraham (son of David LICHTY and Susanna BACHMAN) was born 05 May 1805, Greenwich Township; died 17 Dec 1858, Krumsville, PA; was buried , Grimville Church. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Daniel LICHTY
- 3. David LICHTY
- 4. Jacob LICHTY
- 5. Lewis LICHTY
- 6. Lucinda LICHTY
- 7. Judith LICHTY was born 1825; died 01 May 1895, Wisser Homestead.
- 8. John Adam LICHTY was born 06 Jul 1846, Grimville, Berks, PA; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 2
2. Daniel LICHTY (1.Rebecca1) Daniel — Mary ALTENDERFER. [Group Sheet]
3. David LICHTY (1.Rebecca1) David — Elizabeth BIEBER. [Group Sheet]
4. Jacob LICHTY (1.Rebecca1) Jacob — Caroline CLAUSS. [Group Sheet]
5. Lewis LICHTY (1.Rebecca1) Lewis — Catharine OSWALD. [Group Sheet]
6. Lucinda LICHTY (1.Rebecca1) Lucinda — John SCHLONECKER. [Group Sheet]
7. Judith LICHTY (1.Rebecca1) was born 1825; 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.Judith — Daniel WISSER. Daniel (son of Samuel WIESER and Elizabeth WERTZ) was born 19 Jul 1824; died 28 Jul 1894. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Oliver T. WISSER was born 5 Jun 1847, Pennsylvania, USA; died 5 Apr 1871; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.
- 10. 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.
- 11. Mary Ann WISSER was born 13 Dec 1851, Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Sep 1882; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.
- 12. Sarah Elizabeth WISSER was born 3 Feb 1854, Pennsylvania, USA; died 19 May 1876.
- 13. 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.
- 14. Carolina Margaret WISSER was born 19 Dec 1858; died 6 Mar 1860; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.
- 15. Diana WISSER was born 3 Feb 1861; died 27 Jul 1903; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.
- 16. 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.
8. John Adam LICHTY (1.Rebecca1) was born 06 Jul 1846, Grimville, Berks, PA; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Occupation: Lowhill Township, PA; Justice of the Peace
- Tree: USA Wisser Tree 5
- Occupation: Between 1864 and 1896, Greenwich Twp, Berks Co, Pa; School Teacher,
- Occupation: Between 1869 and 1889; Organist and choir leader
Notes:
Lichty Family
From: Anniversary History Of Lehigh County, Vol. II, Copyright 1914
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.
Email From Shirley - Sat 6 Dec 2003
Hi Gary,
I was reading your material online and noticed a few mistakes that I know about and wanted to correct them for you. In the section where J. Adam Lichty is married to Catharine Kroninger (they are my great-grandparents) you have some of children's name incorrect. My grandmothe Susan was married to John Petty not Patay. The Asa of Bowmanstown is supposed to be Ira. Following is the list of all 14 of the children in order of birth.
Alice K. married to William H. Fatzinger; Susan K. married to John Petty; Thomas K. married to Datie Warmkessel; Amon K. married to Mrs. Alvin W. Rohrbach; Elilzabeth K. who died as a small child; Robert K. married to Kate M. Ackley; Carmi K. married to Jeanette Smith; John Adam K. married to Estella Mae Hartman; Reuben K. died as a young child; Catharine K. also died as a child; Ira K. married to Ida Matilda Blose; Amy K. married to Harleigh W. Diehl; Dorothea K. died as a child; and Mark K. married Myrtle Truchses.
I just recently was in PA working on my genealogy and visited all the cemeteries where all the above are buried and took pictures. If you would like any info as to where they are all buried I'll be happy to share it.
I have spoken with Carmi's granddaughter-in-law recently. She was married to Randall. He died about a year ago and is buried in Calif. Since your info was on Carmi I assume you are kin to him. I would also assume his son Luther is in a assistant living facility in PA.
I found it interesting to learn that Daniel and Judith Wisser used to farm where the Highland Cemetery is now located. Of course, you already know several of our kin are buried there.
Would love to hear from you.
Shirley Miller
Ozark, AL
John Adam Lichty is the Great Grandfather of Shirley E. Miller. Shirley has been very helpful in providing information on the Wisser/Lichty family.John — Catherine KRONINGER. (daughter of David KRONINGER and Henrietta HEISER) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Alice K. LICHTY
- 18. Susan K. LICHTY
- 19. Thomas K. LICHTY
- 20. Amon K. LICHTY
- 21. Elizabeth K. LICHTY
- 22. Robert K. LICHTY
- 23. Carmi K. LICHTY was born 23 Apr 1875, Topton, PA; died Yes, date unknown.
- 24. John Adam K. LICHTY
- 25. Rueben K. LICHTY
- 26. Catherine K. LICHTY
- 27. Ira K. LICHTY
- 28. Amy K. LICHTY
- 29. Dorthea K. LICHTY
- 30. Mark K. LICHTY
Generation: 3
9. Oliver T. WISSER (7.Judith2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 5 Jun 1847, Pennsylvania, USA; died 5 Apr 1871; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA. Other Events:
- Tree: USA Wisser Tree 5 linked to Tree 1
Notes:
Weiser Families In America Ch 18 ID: GW2321
10. Wilson WISSER (7.Judith2, 1.Rebecca1) 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. Other Events:
- Tree: USA Wisser Tree 5
Notes:
Weiser Families In America Ch 18 ID: GW2322
Wilson married Christina Hanna BRUNNER 19 May 1877, Grimsville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Christina was born 27 Aug 1849; died 27 Nov 1925. [Group Sheet]
11. Mary Ann WISSER (7.Judith2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 13 Dec 1851, Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Sep 1882; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA. Other Events:
- Tree: USA Wisser Tree 5
Notes:
Weiser Families In America Ch 18 ID: GW2323
Mary — Martin A. L. GRIM. Martin was born 20 Jan 1850; died 9 Dec 1923. [Group Sheet]
12. Sarah Elizabeth WISSER (7.Judith2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 3 Feb 1854, Pennsylvania, USA; died 19 May 1876. Other Events:
- Tree: USA Wisser Tree 5 linked to Tree 1
Notes:
Weiser Families In America Ch 18 ID: GW2324
Sarah married Lenius REINHART 4 Jul 1875, Grimsville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Lenius was born 23 Sep 1853. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 31. Infant REINHART was born May 1876; died 19 May 1876.
13. Morris WISSER (7.Judith2, 1.Rebecca1) 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. Other Events:
- Tree: USA Wisser Tree 5
Notes:
Weiser Families In America Ch 18 ID: GW2325
It is my understanding that Morris was deaf.14. Carolina Margaret WISSER (7.Judith2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 19 Dec 1858; died 6 Mar 1860; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA. Notes:
Died before July 1860 census.
Weiser Families In America Ch 18 ID: GW232615. Diana WISSER (7.Judith2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 3 Feb 1861; died 27 Jul 1903; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA. Diana — Adam H. BITTER. Adam (son of Peter BITNER and Lydia CLAUSS) was born 1860; died 11 Feb 1932, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]
16. Daniel Adam WISSER (7.Judith2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 22 Jul 1863, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 22 Sep 1934; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA. Notes:
Weiser Families In America Ch 18 ID: GW2328
Death certificate ? if you look it up it will have Mrs. Dan Wisser instead of Mr. (Information from Shirley E. Miller)Daniel married Emma Mary OLD 26 Mar 1883, Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Emma (daughter of James OLD and Mary) was born 10 Jan 1858, Pennsylvania, United States of America; died 5 Mar 1929, Seiberlingville, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]
17. Alice K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) Alice — William H. FATZINGER. [Group Sheet]
18. Susan K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) Susan — John PETTY. [Group Sheet]
19. Thomas K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) Thomas — Datie WARMKESSEL. [Group Sheet]
20. Amon K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) Amon — Mrs. (Alvin W. Rohrbach). [Group Sheet]
21. Elizabeth K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) Notes:
Died as a small child. (Per Shirley Miller in 2003)
22. Robert K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) Robert — Kate M. ACKLEY. [Group Sheet]
23. Carmi K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 23 Apr 1875, Topton, PA; died Yes, date unknown. Notes:
Lichty Family
From: Anniversary History Of Lehigh County, Vol. II, Copyright 1914
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.Carmi — Jennie E. SMITH. (daughter of W. H. SMITH and Caroline KISTLER) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. E. Juanita LICHTY
- 33. Luther S. LICHTY
- 34. Naomi R. LICHTY
- 35. Olivia S. LICHTY
24. John Adam K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) John — Estella Mae HARTMAN. [Group Sheet]
25. Rueben K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) Notes:
Died as a young child. (Per Shirley Miller in 2003)
26. Catherine K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) Notes:
Died as a child. (Per Shirley Miller in 2003)
27. Ira K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) Ira — Ira Matilda BLOSE. [Group Sheet]
28. Amy K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) Amy — Harleigh W. DIEHL. [Group Sheet]
29. Dorthea K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) Notes:
Died as a child. (Per Shirley Miller in 2003)
30. Mark K. LICHTY (8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) Mark — Myrtle TRUCHES. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 4
31. Infant REINHART (12.Sarah3, 7.Judith2, 1.Rebecca1) was born May 1876; died 19 May 1876. Notes:
Weiser Families In America Ch 18 ID: GW23241
32. E. Juanita LICHTY (23.Carmi3, 8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) 33. Luther S. LICHTY (23.Carmi3, 8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) 34. Naomi R. LICHTY (23.Carmi3, 8.John2, 1.Rebecca1) 35. Olivia S. LICHTY (23.Carmi3, 8.John2, 1.Rebecca1)