Wetzel - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Wetzel List

ajmoriginalangel — 2009-10-21 23:38:25Z

Right now the main surname I'm researching is Wetzel; I'm looking for Arthur J. Wetzel b. 19 Sept 1889/1890 d. Aug 1971; he married Clara L. Boyer Sept. 1911 after which the family resided in Myerstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania; Clara was b. Jan 1894 and d. late 1980's. Their children were:
Arthur William 1911/1912-1996 (my great-grandfather)
Florence S. 1913/14
Bertha M. 1916
Raymond M. 1917
Mabel K. 1919
Ernest J. 1926/27

Arthur and Clara are buried in Myerstown United Brethren cemetery in a plot with Jacob Wetzel 1818-1879 (according to censuses this family also lived in Myerstown) and his wife, Mary/Maria Pfeiffer Wetzel 1815-1888 and Maggie, wife of Jacob (according to tombstone) 1861-1898. I believe maybe Jacob is Arthur's grandfather and perhaps Jacob's son Jacob was Arthur's father... I'm trying to find the link between them.

I'm also researching the William E. Michael family of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County, VA. Other surnames in my family tree include Ruth, Kreiser (of norther Lebanon county), Wolfe, Trautman(n)/Troutman, Hoffert.

Angie

Re: Fred (Bert) Wetzel

greeper1 — 2009-10-17 04:13:44Z

Doing a Google search for Wetzel-s (specifically Lewis, the indian hunter) and such, I came across this guy:
http://genforum.genealogy.com/wetzel/messages/1595.html
I'm not really doing genealogy, but thought it interesting since our Bert had twin sisters and this guy mentions twin brothers (one named Fred, who married a Bertha...I know common names, but still coincedence since we all know recent Freds and Berthas). Anyway, it could be a link, thought I could help
Don Wilson

Re: History of the Wetzel Family Compiled by W. P. Wetzel

ajmoriginalangel — 2009-10-15 21:00:19Z

Hello,
I was wondering if you could tell me how to access this publication, History of the Wetzel Family, on ancestry.com. I have done searches for a database with that title in Family & Local Histories and come up with nothing, I have tried finding it through their recent database additions but that list only goes back to August. I've also tried finding it by searching all the databases in alphabetical order (tried H for History and W for Wetzel) and haven't been able to find it. Perhaps you can tell me what I am doing wrong? My public library subscribes to ancestry.com and that is how I am accessing it, if that helps or makes a difference.

I'd like to take a look at this since I too am researching Wetzels although at this point it doesn't look like any of my Wetzel ancestors are online anywhere. My great-grandfather was Arthur William Wetzel 1910-1996 married Grace Troutman in 1931, divorced in 1946; Arthur was the son of Arthur James Wetzel 1890-1971 married to Clara Boyer; Arthur James was the son of Jacob Wetzel 1818-1879 and his second wife, Margaret Elter 1861-1898, they married after 1888 which is when his first wife died. Jacob and his second wife are both buried in Myerstown United Brethren Cemetery (PA); Jacob's son also died in Myerstown.

thanks for your help,
Angie

Re: Wetzel List - Berks County

d11175 — 2009-10-08 19:54:12Z

My great grandmother was Mary M. Wetzel. She lived in Washington Twp. & Bally, Berks Co.

Her parents were Charles and Elizabeth (nee Moll) Wetzel.

She was a member of Longswamp Evangelical and Reformed Church and is buried in the church cemetery.

b. Jan. 1871
d. Dec. 1946

Two marriages - both in Berks Coounty: Joseph Covely, ended with his death in 1897; George Stengel - ended with her death.

I have not undertaken further research on this line as of this posting.

Re: Wetzel/Reese

Everlycowgirl1 — 2009-10-02 01:04:15Z

I have traced my family tree back to a Wetzel family but I do not remember any of the names you have listed, but that does not mean that there is no link.
My family is directly related to Carolin Sabina Wetzel, if that help you at all.
You can always write me here and ask questions, if I have the answers I will be more than happy to help you.

Kimberly Klinkefus Everly

Wetzel/Reese

apoet74 — 2009-09-29 18:24:40Z

I am looking to trace my ancestry on my mother's side. My grandfather's name was William Wetzel, from Alburtis PA, my grandmother's name is Gladys (Reese) Wetzel. My mother's name is Linda (Wetzel) Groller, she has a brother Larry Wetzel and a sister Tina (Wetzel) Eck. If anyone can provide information as to my ancestors and where my roots are.

Thanks!!!

Re: Frieda Wetzel Peter Wetzel Elizabeth Pauff Yes my family

IvyFenske37 — 2009-08-27 22:23:16Z

Yes this is my line, I did not have all the children, so would like you to share with me.
me email is fenske51@aol.com
makes it easier I think, but nice to go online also for others to read this.
I still do not know who the father of Peter Wetzel, Sr., is, some other researchers believe the first name could be George Wetzel, simply I guess because a child was named George, but I can't find anything yet.
Maybe some one online might have it.
Do you connect with the Wetzels at all, or what is your connection, or do you just have these names to help others.
I am a grandmother, live in Northern CA. and love trying to find our ancestors.

Re: Frieda Wetzel

rubysix — 2009-08-27 22:05:02Z

I have Peter Wetzel/w Mary Elizabeth Pauff and the names of 10 children.
Elizabeth, George, Mary, John Frederick, Samuel, Anna, Sophia, Michael, Peter, Jesse

Son George/wMargaret Cormany had 13 children
Henry,Isaac,Soloman,Martin,Anna,Catherine, Rebecca, Margaret, Jefferson, Ambrose, George, David, Michael

Is this the family you are looking for? If it is I have nothing on your Peter. Will be glad to send my file if this is the correct line.

Re: Frieda Wetzel

IvyFenske37 — 2009-08-27 16:29:36Z

Hello Mary, I read you query message re this name.
I believe maybe we are all related to the Wetzels, or other spellings of said name, and I have found dozens of spellings. My relative Mary E. Wetzel, her dad was Peter Wetzel, Jr. wife. Matilda Davis, I can not find any siblings or her parents, help!, and Peter's dad, Peter Wetzel, Sr., wife, Elizabeth Poff/Pauff, I have data on her and her siblings, will share that,
but whose the father of Peter Wetzel, Sr. any ideas, you could John Wetzel, be relative to him, somewhere back in the lineage. I have been searching over 10 years on PC, also I have been looking for some of the children from Mary E. Wetzel, and her husband Thomas J. Peery, if you need other dates let me know, they lived in Wythe Co., vA.
thanks Ivy

Re: Frieda Wetzel

maryshockley1 — 2009-08-27 15:46:43Z

Hi William, Haven't made any further progress with the Wetzel family although we have a letter addressed to Frieda Shockley from a 'Gassy' living in Hamburg dated 12.1.1920. It has in the past been roughly translated but gives no clue as to Friedas parentage. John Wetzel professor deceased is listed on their marriage certificate otherwise we are in the dark. My husband David is descended from Otto John,and John Henry. Walter is a very interesting character, we do not know if he really was Thomas Shockleys son as his birth certificate lists him as Johnson and Louisa as the mother! Feel free to contact me any time and I will fill you in if I have any further news. Are you related to Michael? Unfortunately when Michael phoned my husband took his E mail address and got it wrong it bounced back!Perhaps he'd give us another ring! Nice to talk to you, Mary

Re: History of the Wetzel Family Compiled by W. P. Wetzel

sirenofangels — 2009-08-16 16:32:13Z

My grandfather was Henry wilbur Wetzel of woodstock virginia. He married Esther Lindamood.And they had 11 children the youngest of which was my mother Connie. Does this help?

Re: Frieda Wetzel

williamshockley1 — 2009-08-15 14:23:19Z

Hi Mary,

I am also researching Frieda Wetzel as she and Walter Shockley are ancestors of mine.

Did you manage to find anything out?

Re: Nicholas Wetzel (Witsel)

NRMcBurney — 2009-07-28 17:12:34Z

My records (http://www.nrmcburney.net/Mac/Genealogy/) are with you until the marriage of Henry Wetzel and Elisabeth Ruble. I do not show them as having a son named John although I do show them as having a son named David.

I'm the first to admit that my records could be in error. Anything that you can do to correct that is appreciated.

Mac

Nicholas Wetzel (Witsel)

duvallover1129 — 2009-07-28 16:28:01Z

Hi , My name is Lucille Pope, and I am a direct descendant of Nicholas Wetsel born 1727 . He was my ggg grandfather. I grew up in the Shen. valley about 10 miles from the land Nicholas received in a land grant from Lord Fairfax.Nicholas and Elizabeth had son Henry. who had son John ,who had son David who had son Wm. Mc Cauley who was my father. There is a lot of information on the Wetzel family that is in correct. It is so easy to be confused because many times wrong children or parents are inserted into a family. I am alive, well, have my right mind (debatable)my kids say, but nevertheless, I can say for sure that I know my own relatives. Much of the trouble starts with assuming David F is my gtandfather. . He was NOT. If anyone wants to find out what I know , please contact me

Re: History of the Wetzel Family Compiled by W. P. Wetzel

BROOKLYNSHAE — 2009-07-22 21:52:40Z

Hello, I am also a Nicholas descendant and would like to share info. Please contact me at BROOKLYNSHAE@YAHOO.COM. Thank you

WETZEL James Owen 1884-1968

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-20 18:00:21Z

WETZEL James Owen 1884-1968

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,884 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Wetzel/Gruber

paadg_1 — 2009-07-16 15:51:45Z

looking for information on Reinhold Wetzel b 1880 d 4/7/1956 in Dayton Ohio. married to Anna Gruber b 10/17/1884 d 11/10/1065 in Dyton Ohio. Buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton Ohio. Anna mother was a Weber.

Thanks

Re: Minnesota

goodmom2 — 2009-07-11 17:58:25Z

If you are still working on the family tree, I am related to these Wetzels through Gustav and Bertha. Their second child, Louisa Agnes Wetzel was my great grandfather's wife. One of their son's was John Moritz Saxer, my grandfather on my mother's side. Would love to share info if possible.

My email is ifnow_98@yahoo.com and I live in Indiana.
Laura Crow

Re: Ezekiel Whetsel/Wetzel

Heidbreder47 — 2008-08-15 16:58:08Z

I believe I do, but I am not at home right now. When I get back I will look my Wetzel information and reply.

Sorry I will be gone few weeks.
Vivian

Re: Ezekiel Whetsel/Wetzel

Heidbreder47 — 2008-07-29 15:24:59Z

I am so glad to get your response.
I would love to share information. My lineage is
to George Whetsel , daughter Barbara, Luther,

Please respond directly heidbr@frontiernet.net
Vivian

FYI: Rollin Wetzel, died 1907 WA

ClaraJacobson — 2008-07-27 20:21:29Z

Posting obit - not related:

Saturday morning, September 7, 1907
"The Spokesman Review, Spokane, WA, pg. 7

Rollin Alvin Wetzel, aged 2 years, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Wetzel, died yesterday at the family residence, 918 Kiernan avenue, of meningitis. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Re: Descendants of John L Wetzel

ALuthardt — 2008-06-30 23:10:05Z

I am the granddaughter of Helen Wetzel. Her father was Fredrick Wetzel and he married Lena P. Snell. I would like to share some information about Helen's family if you are interested.

Paul Abott Wetzel

ALuthardt — 2008-06-30 21:28:39Z

I have a Paul Abott Wetzel whose father is John L. Wetzel Jr. John L. Jr. is the brother of my great grandfather, Fredrick Wetzel. Fredrick married Lena Pauline Snell and had two children, Helen and Fredrick. Helen Wetzel is my grandmother. Contact me and we can exchange information.

Re: Wetzel's from Worms Russia

lklorenz — 2008-07-03 10:18:47Z

I have been searching for info on Wetzel's for a long time. I am from Glen Ullin and these are all of my ancestors. My grandfathers grandfather was Johann. The cemetery where the decendants of Wilhelm Wetzel is 2 miles from my parents farm. It is the Friendship Cemetery and has the Wetzel and Nagel and Roemich families in it. I have actually gone out and written down all of the names and dates off of the headstones to try to get some dates established. Please respond back to me and let me know what you have for family info. Thank you so very very much. Laura

Loretta Wetzel of Port Arthur, TX 1928

drbrownlee — 2009-05-25 21:16:03Z

Loretta is pictured in the 1928 Sea Gull, yearbook of Port Arthur High School. She is a sophomore. I'm not kin but thought this might help others locate family.

Re: James Warner Horky

whipsurgeon — 2008-10-26 03:25:47Z

Hi he was my grand father but I did not know him I could ask my Aunt Carrol his daughter

James L Wetzel b.1851

rrl308 — 2008-12-16 09:22:42Z

Looking for information on James L Wetzel born 12-25-1851 in Point Pleasant, WV. He married Sarah Bohon and lived in Missouri.

David Wetzel, and, Laurie DeArmitt, * wedding on May 2, 2009, State College.PA,"

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-04-14 03:40:30Z

Laurie DeArmitt and David Wetzel announce they are getting married after 20 years. They met in high school when they were 18 in 1988.

Laurie is the daughter of Charles W. DeArmitt Jr. of Pleasant Gap and the late Janet DeArmitt. She is a 1988 graduate of Bellefonte High School. She is a CNA and medical assistant.

David is the son of the late Louis Wetzel Sr. and Connie Wetzel. He was a logger for about 25 years. He is employed at Ciesco Inc. in State College.

They both like to go mudding, farming and camping, and they both enjoy the mountain life. They are planning an outdoor wedding on May 2, 2009 at 2 p.m.

Re: valentine wetzel

wetzel07 — 2009-04-28 14:59:05Z

My name is Shawn Fancis Wetzel and the man you question sounds like my father which I have never met. That was his fathers' name and one of the places I was told he was from was New Jersey. Please email me with any information you can because I have never been able to get any. I have sent numerous letters addressed to various places linked to his name. It is a unique name and even though I may be wrong, please tell me what you may know.

wetzel07@comcast.net

Roseanna Grace Frye Wetzel

scisoc17 — 2009-05-27 22:20:57Z

Hi, I am trying to find the family history of my grandmother Roseanna Grace Frye Wetzel. She was born 7/6/1914 and passed away in April 1973. I don't know what year she married my grandfather John Sylvester Wetzel. They had 11 children, one of which was my father Bill who passed away in 2000. I would like any information I could get on her and her family. Please help.

Re: Aaron Wetzel of Pennsylvania

mwwetzel1 — 2008-11-17 01:34:14Z

My husband, Michael is Carl's son. Carl's dad is William. William is Carrie's brother. I don't have much info on the family so I would love to have more info on that side.

Re: Aaron Wetzel of Pennsylvania

mwwetzel1 — 2008-11-16 21:45:19Z

Hi, Aaron is an ancester of my husband. I was wondering if you have found Aarons parents? I also can not find them.
Henry Michael is also his ancester. You can contact me at mwwetzel1@zoominternet.net

Josephine "Jo" Wetzel, age 80, California death

pomgirl — 2009-01-29 03:04:10Z

Anyone looking for Josephine "Jo" Wetzel in Ventura County, California...Joe Wetzel died today of natural causes. She was born November 5, 1927. I worked with her as a volunteer at a local hospital. If she is related to you, please contact me and I will put you in touch with those handling her affairs.

History of the Wetzel Family Compiled by W. P. Wetzel

dedmod1 — 2009-05-14 16:42:05Z

I pulled up the list of new databases at Ancestry.com as I do now and again and the first item on the list today was the subject item. It's 35 pages, printed 1908 and concerns the descendents of primarily Nicholas Wetzel b 1727 Germany who with his brothers Henry and Martin came to the US about 1730

A correspondent of mine and her mother had done some research on the Wetzels as Nicholas had a son Henry who had a daughter Barbara who married my 3ggrandfather Christopher Conrad b 1777 Frederick Co., VA. I don't see Barbara in this booklet (though I believe my correspondent sent me documentation of the relationship) but there's lots of other lines described in text which people here may find of interest.

BTW, I show Nicholas' father as Martin b 1700 Prob Sinshiem, Germany d about 1794 Rockingham, VA.

I'd be interested in anyone who wants to share descendents of Nicholas, my 5ggrandfather, as I try to collect all descendents of my 5ggrandparents. The outline descendent tree for my database is presently 9.5 pages long, but obviously there are several to many times that number of descendents. You can contact me directly at dedmod at msn dot com.

correction James L Wetzel b.1851

ma7079 — 2009-03-22 01:26:23Z

I do not have the birth certificate of Sarah, I have the death certificate. Sorry for the mix up.

Re: James L Wetzel b.1851

ma7079 — 2009-03-21 00:59:32Z

I have very little information but more then happy to share it with you. James Lewis Wetzel and Sarah Ann Bohon are my great great grandparents. Sarah was born on 5/15/1853 in Sedalia, Missouri (Pettis County). Her parents are Jefferson Bohon born in KY and Eliza Click also born in KY. Sarah died in Henry County, MO and buried in Landaker Cemetery. I have her birth certificate if you would like to have a copy or email me and I can give you the website to get it. Sarah died on 5/25/1943. For more information my email is talkmj1@yahoo.com
Hopefully this information has been helpful.
Michele

Wisconsin Wetzels

roothie99 — 2008-11-14 21:33:36Z

Have hit a brick wall. Any information on the Wetzels in Wisconsin area, specifically Heinrich (aka.Henry), b-1875 d-unknown. His wife was Maria (aka.Mary)Lauersdorf b-1880 in WI d-1946 in IL. They were married Sept 24, 1899.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Ezekiel Whetsel/Wetzel

lmwetzel — 2008-08-15 16:52:01Z

Do you have any information on other sons of Ezekiel? I am looking for my great grandfather, John Clements Wetzel, who was born in 1863 or so. Some of my searching indicates he might be connected to Ezekiel. Any info appreciated!!

Re: Ezekiel Whetsel/Wetzel

lmwetzel — 2008-08-16 02:28:03Z

My John married a woman named Adolphina Marwitz around 1892. And I know he died in 1901 at age 39. It doesn't seem like this is a match, does it?

Re: Ezekiel Whetsel/Wetzel

lmwetzel — 2008-08-15 17:01:19Z

Thank you - I can wait.

Re: Wetzel, Karl

OkiePC — 2009-05-15 23:47:02Z

Hello, Cuz. My great-grandmother was Karl's sister Margareta. I'm from Oklahoma City. Have we met?

Linda

Re: Aaron Wetzel of Pennsylvania

rlzmorris — 2008-11-16 22:26:00Z

Should have included this is the previous reply - How are you related to Henry Michael? My Great Grandmother was Carrie Frances Wetzel, Henry's daughter who married David Lester Bashline. I do know that Henry Michael was raised by his grandfather, Michael Turney, after Aaron passed away. Henry's mother, Margaret Ann remarried and it seems that Henry was not absorbed into her new family. If you need more information on this family please let me know. I had the opportunity to know Henry's children as I was growing up and was fortunate enough to ask questions about our family. Henry's last son is still living near the area where his farm is.

Re: Ezekiel Whetsel/Wetzel

crobertwetzel — 2008-07-29 15:16:26Z

I am a descended of Singleton Wetzel, son of Ezekiel Wetzel, son of George Wetzel, son of Martin Wetzel. Singleton's son Wilbur was my grandfather. My father was Charles Robert Wetzel, Sr. I am Charles Robert Wetzel, Jr.

Re: Ezekiel Whetsel/Wetzel

crobertwetzel — 2008-08-16 00:51:04Z

Ezekiel and Mary Osborne Wetzel had a son John, but I do not seem to have his middle name. There is the following note in my father's unpublished book: "Married Effie Roach of Harrisville, Ohio, and both lived on a farm near that town on State Rt. 250.... John and Effie had the following children: Charles, Pearl, Buford and Blanche. the latter two were still living in 1964."

Frieda Wetzel

maryshockley1 — 2008-08-27 16:08:41Z

Can anyone help? Freida Wetzel born in 1856 in Bavaria Germany married a Walter Shockley in Hampstead in London in 1878. Marriage certificate list father as John Wetzel professor deceased.We would be grateful for any help in tracing this family.

Re: Searching for Union County, NJ Wetzels

toadyvg — 2008-09-29 13:07:02Z

My late husband John Graver was the grandson of Alice and Charles. His parents were Helen Wetzel and Owen Graver. If I can be of any help let me now. Ginny

Re: Martin Wetzel

Blstruble1 — 2009-03-01 02:46:44Z

Abraham Crum married Elizabeth Struble their daughter Mary married Charles Shenise. It was Mary's mother, not brother that had the Struble name. Their children (William)I'm not sure about him yet. John J (my line) Augustus, Andrew, Joseph, Julia (your line)and Alice. John J Shenise married Ellen (Unknown)their children are: William, Mary, George, Blase, Christine, Ada(my husband's grandmother) Joseph, Agnes,Elizabeth and Martha. To top it all off Ada married a John J Struble. So I'm having a good time with this..Hope this helps...Bonnie

Re: Wetzel, Karl

milpha2001 — 2009-05-16 02:22:05Z

I lived in Oklahoma City (Edmond actually) until about 13 years ago. I am trying to find out anything I can about Karl Wetzel. My grandmother was his daughter, Ann Elizabeth (Wetzel) Gibbons. Is this name familiar to you? Do you live in the city or in one of the towns around it? I have a son in OKC and one in Moore. I would really love to hear from you. Write to me at milpha2001@yahoo.com if you want.
Kathy

Frederick (Friederich) William WETZEL (Germany to Australia 1854)

AndrewWetzel1963 — 2008-09-30 12:19:44Z

I am looking for birth & parent details for Frederick (Friederich) William WETZEL who immigrated from Germany 20th Apr 1854 on the ship Sophie, Capt Decker from Port Hamburg. Arrived into Melbourne Australia around 17th August 1854 on the Sophie.

More details here at http://home.exetel.com.au/wetzel/wft/indi100.html

Records in Australia do not show parents.

Early WETZEL, WETZELL, WHETSEL family in Lewis county (W)VA

DebbieUllom — 2009-03-13 18:20:05Z

I am not researching this family but found the following at the Lewis county courthouse on 3/13/2009. (Note that I did not find anything on HENRY or ELIZABETH WETZELin the will or deed indices)

Will Index (WETZEL family through 1922):
1) GEORGE WHETSEL - Inventory Book A, pages 193 & 216
Inventory dated 1/22/1835 - Included books "The History of the Marters" and sundry Jermin books. JACOB WHETZEL was listed as administrator.
Sale of personal property dated 1/23/1835 - Included the following WHETSEL names: JOHN, JACOB, DAVID D, DAVID, ABRAHAM

2) DAVID WETZEL - Will book B, page 175 (Did not look at Inv Bk 4, pgs 234-235 & 397)
Will dated 4/30/1866 and amended in 1867. Lived at Lincoln Twp. No wife mentioned. Sons: JOSEPH, GEORGE H, DAVID F, AARON M (deceased but had 3 children who aren't named), and WILLIAM. Daughters: MARY ANN HINZMAN (relict of WM HINZMAN), REBECCA CURTIS (relict of WM CURTIS), ELIZABETH STALNAKER (wife of JOHN W STALNAKER).

3) DIANA WHETSEL - Fid book 1-A, pg 3
ABRAM SMITH JR named the guardian for DIANA WHETSEL dated 10/31/1870

4) DAVID D WHETSEL - Fid book 1-A, pg 19 (Did not look at Inv Bk 6 pg 279 or Inv Bk 7 pg 150)
E A BERRY named fidiuciary for DAVID D WHETSEL dated 2/12/1883

5) H B WETZEL - Fid book 1-B, pg 44 (Did not look at Order Bk 8 pg 570 or Inv Bk 14 pgs 470-472)
J B WETZEL named administrator for H B WETZEL dated 11/12/1907. Sons: JB, CC, TM, MW, LS, and JQ. Daughters: JB HEFLEN, MT McCUR, & ME SIMONS

6) L S WETZEL, JR - Fid book 1-B, pg 44 (Did not look at Order Bk 8 pg 572)
CC WETZEL named committee for L S WETZEL, JR dated 11/16/1907.

7) JOHN Q WETZEL - Fid Book 1-B, pg 64 (Did not look at Order Bk 9 pg 268)
M W WETZEL named committee for JOHN Q WETZEL dated 8/14/1909

8) ALBERT WHETZEL - Will Book F, pg 439
Will dated 8/18/1922. Wife: VERNIE

I did not see any WETZEL family that granted property in Lewis county prior to 1850.

The following WETZEL family members are in the deed index for receiving property in Lewis county (only listed up to 1840):
1825 - GEORGE WHETSEL from EDWARD JACKSON (Deed Bk E, pg 408)
1829 - DAVID WETSEL from BENJAMIN WILSON (Deed Bk D, pg 204)
1833 - JACOB WHETSEL from THOMAS O TAYLOR (Deed Bk E, pg 148)
1835 - JOHN WETZELL from REBECCA WETZELL al (Deed Bk F, pg 138)
1835 - DAVID D WETZELL from REBECCA WETZELL al (Deed Bk F, pg 140)
1835 - DAVID D WETZELL from REBECCA WETZELL al (Deed Bk F, pg 141)
1835 - REBECCA WETZELL from DAVID D WETZELL (Deed Bk F, pg 142)
1835 - REBECCA WETZELL from JACOB WETZELL al (Deed Bk F, pg 144)
1836 - DAVID D WETZELL from REBECCA WETZELL (Deed Bk F, pg 333)
1837 - JACOB WHETSEL from Clerk of County Court (Deed Bk F, pg 599) - tax deed concerning JOS HAMP heirs land
1837 - JACOB WETSEL from JAMES M CAMP (Deed Bk G-1, pg 296)
1839 - ABRAHAM WETSEL from JOHN LIFE (Deed Bk G-1, pg 477)
1840 - DAVID WHETSEL from DAVID H McGUIRE al (Deed Bk G-2, pg 977)

I did look up the details on the 1835 JOHN WETZELL:
6/19/1835 - REBECCA WETZELL (widow of GEORGE WETZELL who died intestate) and children: JACOB WETZELL (and wife EVE), ABRAHAM WETZELL (and wife PHOBE), and DAVID D WETZELL (and wife MARGARET) give JOHN WETZELL (another child of GEORGE WETZELL) his share of the property in the estate of GEORGE WETZELL. Note that: JACOB & DAVID D signed their last name as WETSAL while JOHN signed his last name as WETZELL ... the others made their marks.