Hezekiah Wisser

(Ezekiel Wisser)

1841 -

Hezekiah Wisser

Hezekiah Wisser was a son of Jacob Wisser and Annie Davidheiser. He was born Abt. 1841 in Crackersport [6, 12]. His occupations included Store clerk, Civil War Vet, and Agricultural pursuits. He was buried in Owned Section 1 lot 2 @ Ziegles Church in Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania [13]. (I still need his date of death ~Gary~)

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 defence 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.

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 defence 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.

Hezekiah Wisser and Tevilia were married on 16 Feb 1867 in Ziegel's Church, in Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.Tevilia is the daughter of Jonas Knerr. She was born Abt. 1845 [12]

Notes for Tevilia:

Her name was spelled Tevilla Knerr on the 1860 Census, but I think Tevilia is correct. gaw 3/31/2004

Last Name was spelled KNERR on Wedding Records:

Hezekiah Wisser and Tevilia Wisser had 2 children.

Emma Wisser.
Annie Wisser

Hezekiah later married Elizabeth Deisher, the daughter of Nathaniel Deisher and Elizabeth Miller

Hezekiah and Elizabeth had 8 children.

Irwin Wisser
Allen N. Wisser
Estella Wisser
Ida Wisser
Edwin Wisser
Beulah Wisser
William Wisser 1894 - 1921
Herbert Wisser

Images

Hezekiah Wisser and childeren.

Hezekiah Wisser Children View in high resolution. (Thanks to Tom for this photo)

Hezekiah Wisser and his extended family.

Hezekiah Wisser and Family View in high resolution. (Thanks to Tom for this photo)

The writing on back of picture lists many of the family names, but I'm not sure which name goes with what person. If you can identify any of these people please send an email to gary@willserfamily.com. Thanks, Gary.

Hezekiah Wisser and childeren. View in high resolution. (Thanks to Tom for this photo)