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• 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]

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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.]

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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]

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]

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• 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)

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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]

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• 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]

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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

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Irvin — Alma A. EPLER. [Group Sheet]

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

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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.]

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• 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]

Barbara — Walter L PAGE. Walter was born 11 Jan 1937, Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; died 27 Oct 1998, Salisbury, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]