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WISSLER FAMILY

japer103291 — 2009-10-25 16:34:25Z

NEED INFO ON HENRY AND MARGARET WISSLER OF PHILADELPHIA, PA

THANKS JOSEPH

mARY JANE WISSLER

japer103291 — 2009-09-30 21:26:25Z

NEED INFORMATION ON MARY JANE WISSLER OF PHILADELPHIA, PA. MARRIED TO JOHN BUNTZ. THANKS - JOSEPH

J.S. Whissler Bio. - Ohio - 1889 Photo

collectiblehistory — 2009-01-19 16:25:42Z

For Genealogy Purposes

Vintage Photo of unknown man

Name: J.S. Wissler

Occupation: Photographer (photo attached)

Location: 208 - 210 South Market Street (Ground Floor)- Canton, Ohio

Date: 1889

Source: In my collection

Re: Christoper Wissler

melissanchris — 2008-08-20 01:52:58Z

How about you e-mail me your phone number..

Thanks Chris Wissler Son of Warren G.H. Wissler of Harrisburg with is the Son of Christian and Catherine (Moody) Wissler of Harrisburg...

melissanchris@comcast.net

Christian Wissler

LEF12 — 2007-10-28 01:37:05Z

Searching for information on Christian Wissler and his family.Christian was born in/around Nov 11, 1863 married to an Elizabeth, lived in Dauphin Co. Pennsylvania. I have info on his children, grandchildren, etc...but no clue who his parents were. hit a brickwall big time!

Christoper Wissler

LEF12 — 2006-09-15 13:40:52Z

I am searching for information on Christoper Wissler, who married Catherine Moody. They had 7 sons and 4 daughters. Frank, Miles, Clarence, Gereld, Warren,Christian(Robert?),John, Dorothy, Ellie,Catherine, Georgianna.

Catherine Wissler

2006-08-18 00:36:18Z

Anyone have info on Catherine Wissler who married Solomon Blank on 9 Nov 1826 in New Hanover Twsp, Montgomery Co. , PA? She was born around 1807 and died in 1843. Children were: Thomas (mar. Keziah Smith), Henry (mar. Susanna Cribbs), George Adam (mar. Lavinia Baum), Eliza (mar. Fredrick Bauman), Lydia (mar. Henry Dixon), Sophia (mar. Philip Brindle), Susan (mar. Henry Hillegass), and Jonathan. Have no info on her parents.

Steiners in NJ of PA

steinerj10 — 2006-07-13 06:56:13Z

I am looking for information on a Paul J Steiner b 1883 apprx

married Mary/Margaret Conlin. Margaret was married to a Patrick Mullane. Paul and Margaret had 2 sons together .. Paul I 1903 and Joseph A 1906. Margaret died approx 1910. What ever happen to children? I do not have Paul j. parents name. I think Paul J. died soon after Margaret. They lived in Lancaster PA in 1910. and the mother in law Catherine Conlin lived with them. Does anyone have info.

Thanks

judie dixon

George E. Wissler

fairfaxman — 2006-04-13 21:24:51Z

Looking for relatives of George E. Wissler of Mechanicstown, Md. He was b. c1866 in WV and confirmed in 1882. He had 3 sisters: Kate, Mary, and Jessie; and 1 brother, Henry. His father was Rev. Henry Wissler (b. c1831 in Pa). His mother's name was Cornelia.
Thanks for your help.

Re: Jacob Wissler

VeronicaMac81 — 2006-02-26 22:23:48Z

Sherri,
Rita and I have talked several times and discovered that we are from the same line. However, I haven't heard from her in a while. Last time we talked, she mentioned that she might be taking a small break from the family research. In your message you said tath you know the story of their, (Jacob and Magdalena), crossing. I have some info of my own and would like to compare notes.

Thanks!
-Veronica
vatorres@comcast.net

Re: Jacob Wissler

VeronicaMac81 — 2006-02-26 22:23:48Z

Rita,
Hello again. It's been a while. How've you been?
A while back, you sent me a photo named SMWhislerandfamily.TIF. I know you told me that it was Simon and his family, but would you be able to tell me who each perosn is? I was trying to figure it out, but I couldn't match the names to the faces.
Thanks for your help.
-Veronica

Re: Jacob Wissler

VeronicaMac81 — 2006-02-26 22:23:48Z

Rita,

The name of the file was SMWhisler, not spelled Wissler. I'm sure it was you who sent it to me. I could send it back to you, if that would help.

-Veronica

Wisslers in Pittsburgh

dianerattay1 — 2005-09-26 16:46:50Z

I am looking for any information on Wisslers living in the Pittsburgh area. I am a direct decendant of Paul and Theresa (Kieselbach) Wissler. Paul b. 1869, d. 1943. Theresa b. 1863, d. 1930.

They had 3 children, Frieda (Edward Vanderaw), Paul (Coletta Vorndran), and Joseph.

I believe Paul Sr. may have had brothers/sisters in the area (Frank or Erhard?), but haven't found any direct proof, or parents.

Will share any information that may be helpful.

Diane

Rosa Wissler..Where are you???

me3283 — 2005-08-17 07:58:22Z

Hello all!!
I'm searching for a Rosa Wissler. I really don't have to much information on her at all, a guess on her birth would be 1864 area, She married an Adolph Leon Besand Sr. 09 MAY 1882, He was born and died in MO...Perryville, and Maplewood area, so that leads me to believe if Rosa wasn't born in MO he family moved there soon after. I have a death date of 19 JAN 1947. Any information would be wonderful and greatly appreciated. I have the line going down from there and will share any other info I come across.
Have a wonderful New Year and
God Bless.
E Besand
mebesand@hotmail.com

WISSLERs of Bergen County, NJ

nycdi — 2005-06-28 02:24:05Z

Looking for info on the WISSLER family. I have a John J. WISSLER & wife Frances (maiden name GOWAN or GOWAR) in River Edge, Bergen Cty, NJ, owners of River Edge Printing Co. Both were probably born in the late 1880s, locations unknown. I don't know what years John Sr. and Frances died.

Two sons I know of. Both were also printers at the family's company:

John WISSLER, b. 23 Nov. 1901, location unknown, m. Helen (PETERSEN) NEUMANN (her 2nd marriage) sometime in the 1920s. They met in NYC and moved to River Edge, NJ, across the street from the WISSLER family home. John WISSLER Jr. helped raise Helen's children. They had no children of their own. John d. Aug. 1972, Helen d. Jan. 1972.

Louis "Louie" WISSLER, b. 11 June 1905, location unknown, m. Lydia "Sissie" KREBS, 25 June 1927 in NYC. They lived in Bergen County, NJ, but later moved (retired?) to Cape Cod. They had two daughters that I know of, Dorothy & Marilyn. Louis died Feb. 1983 in Barnstable, MA; Lydia d. May 2000 in NJ.

I don't know if there were any other WISSLER siblings to John SR. If you think you have a connection, please post here AND email me directly. Thank you!

Diane I.
Life is good.
Send email to dti (at) nyc.rr.com

WISSLER's mother [update]

nycdi — 2005-06-28 02:24:05Z

Hi all,

Received the SS-5 application for the John WISSLER I mentioned in my previous post. Thankfully, his mother's name was typed in. All instances I have of her name on various documents were handwritten and hard to decipher. His father's middle name was on the SS-5 as well.

Anyway, her name was Frances GAUEN and his father's full name was John Jacob WISSLER. Please refer to my previous message for other particulars.

Any connection or clues, please post here, or click on my name at the top of this post to see my email address. Thanks!

WISSLER families in New Jersey

nycdi — 2005-06-28 02:24:05Z

Looking for anyone who may have info on the following WISSLER families/individuals...

From a 1951 phone directory for Bergen & Passaic Counties:
WISSLER, A. G. - 821 Red Road, Teaneck
WISSLER, C. Mrs. - 69 Madison Ave., Bergenfield
WISSLER, G. H. - 125 E. Johnson Ave., Bergenfield
WISSLER, L. - 786 Seventh Ave., River Edge

In the 1961 Bergen County directory, L. WISSLER is in Glen Rock. I believe this was Louis (my step-ggf's brother), who moved from River Edge to Glen Rock and eventually to Cape Cod. I am very interested in seeing if there are any connections between my WISSLERs and all of those listed above. Please post here or send me an email if you are researching WISSLERs in northern NJ! You may contact me with info: dti "at" nyc.rr.com

Thanks!
~Diane I.

William Wissler

2005-02-10 02:25:17Z

Can anyone tell me who the father of William Wisler/wissler was? I know there were a couple of Williams. So to narrow it down, the one I'm looking for married Catherine Foltz, September 7, 1829 in either Shenandoah or Rockingham Co., VA.

Sound familiar? If so, please e-mail me at,

ashenfel@westco.net.

Re: Jacob Wissler

2003-08-21 00:27:13Z

Hello Rita! I too am a descendent of Jacob and Magdalena Wissler. I have seen the Wissler History Book and know of the story of their crossing. I had come across an article that stated the only ship that crossed in the year 1720 that carried Swiss and German immigrants was the "Laurel" with John Cappel being captain of that ship, so I am assuming that is the ship that they crossed in. Can I ask you where you found the info on Jacob's parents, because that is great to finally go back not one but 2 generations! I thought we'd have to travel to Germany to figure that out. Also, I'm assuming that you are a descendent as well so we are distant cousins somehow I'm sure! I have some more information about Jacob and Magdalena's children (There were 10). My great-great grandfather was Jonas, who traveled to Lancaster to farm. I would love to share information with you. Oh.. by the way.. I've been to Jacob and Magdalena's graves. You can still read Jacob's stone, Magdalena just has a rock.
buckelvis@hotmail.com Thanks!!!

Re: Jacob Wissler

2003-08-13 21:23:40Z

Hi! I am also a descendent of Jacob and Magdalena. My maiden name was Wissler, and my line was Jere (my dad), Earl, Jacob, Jonas, John, John, Isaac, and finally Jacob! (My information tells me that Jacob and Magdalene had 10 children). I would love to hear all that you know, and I would love to share everything I know as well! My e-mail address is buckelvis@hotmail.com. I check it every day (unlike the message board obviously!) Thanks! By the way, I also live in Lancaster.

Re: Jacob Wissler

2002-11-16 00:24:11Z

Thanks so much for all of the info. If there is anything else that I can help you with, feel free to ask.

-Veronica

Re: Jacob Wissler

2002-11-10 00:17:25Z

Thanks so much for that information. I did have most of the names that you gave me. I didn't know that Jacob served in the British Navy though. Do you know the name of the ship that came came over on? How did you come across the Wissler Family History book? What do you know about the spelling of the name? I found some info that said that it was Wissler until Jacob came to America. Then it changed to Wisler. Then his son, Christian, started spelling it with an h making it Whisler. In 1800, it became Whistler, but one branch of the family took the name without the t. That's what I've come up with so far. I may be wrong.
I have information dating back to 1570. None of it has been verified by actual documents. If you're interested in this info anyway, just let me know. I do have more children for Jacob and Magdalena Wissler other than Andrew. Here they are:

Christian Whisler b. 1742 Montgomery, PA
d.1827 Cumberland, PA m. Maria Longaker

Abraham Whisler, Ann Whisler, Sam Whisler,
Susanna Whisler, Jacob Whisler, Isaac Whisler,
Magdalena Whisler, and John Whisler.

I don't have any dates or facts on these siblings. I hope this information is helpful to you.

Re: Jacob Wissler

2002-11-09 00:28:57Z

Thanks for the reply. I read the posting from John David Wissler a while back. I even responded but I never heard anything back from him. At this point, I'm probably already as far as I'm going to be able to get without investing tons more time and money. Thanks for the response. Good luck.

-Veronica

Cecelia Wissler 1883-1950

2003-09-20 20:35:18Z

Requesting info on Cecelia Wissler b. in Sturgis, Saskatchewan and died in Owen Sound, Ontario. Thx.

Re: Jacob Wissler

2002-05-06 02:38:59Z

I'm looking for info on Jacob Wissler who was an immigrant married to a women named Magdalena. I was hoping that you could help me. I'm trying to find out when and why he came to America, who his parents and siblings were, ect. Do you have any info that you're willing to share?

-Veronica

AARON WISSLER

2001-05-18 07:26:27Z

Dear Carol,
Seems as though we are in the same family tree. We are very distant, but still cousins!
Aarons' father was Ezra Wissler, my g-g-grandfather Levi Wisslers brother. I have some family info..ie. family bibles, papers etc. that may be of intrest to you.My email: johndavid@onemain.com hope to hear from you soon! J.D.

AARON WISSLER

2001-05-17 17:43:18Z

This is in reply to John David's response back in February. Yes, Aaron was John K. Wissler's father.

Please respond by email
Thanks

Wissler, Heinrich (1690-1755)

carolwheelis — 2001-07-09 03:46:52Z

I descend as follows:
1.Heinrich Wissler (1690-1755)Germany or Switz.
m. Anna; children:Anna,Christian,Jacob,Henry,
Benjamin
2.Benjamin Wissler(1748-1805) Lancaster,PA
m.Catharine Steiner;children:John,George,Henry
3.Henry Wissler(1765-1832)b.Donegal Twp,Lancaster,PA,d.Pickaway Co,OH.
Married Anna (b.Switz,d 1811)
children:Michael,Anna,John,Barbara,George,Samuel,Jacob,Magdalene Martha,Catherine,Mary, Henry W.
4. Henry W. Wissler (1793-1887). b. Donegal Twp,PA; d. Madison Co,IA. m. Mary Paul/Powell; children: Catharine,Jonathan,Fannie,Mary,and Elizabeth.

I descend from Catharine who was my gg-grandmother. If you have a connection, please contact me! Would love to share information.

Wissler in Iowa

dawn_wheat — 2002-05-10 21:50:42Z

My Grandmother, Edith Dilts of Anita, Cass Co., Iowa, had a sister named Harriet Dilts. Harriet married a man named Frank(?) Wissler. I think they lived in Minn. for awhile. They had 2 sons, Rod (Oregon) and Wendell (Washington). Rod and Wendell's parents divorced and their grandmother, Ida Petty Dilts McCord of Anita, Iowa, raised them. I have lots of pictures of them but don't know anything about them. My family wasn't close and I only learned about these relatives when I inherited an album of photos and letters that had been my grandmothers. I live in Iowa but haven't researched this family. I intend to go to Cass Co. someday to look for things like this.

Wissler

dawn_wheat — 2002-05-10 21:50:42Z

Otis, would you contact me privately at geodawn@soli.inav.net I couldn't get into your website for some reason. Dawn

Lancaster Wisslers

mpkatz — 2001-07-15 13:31:40Z

The following is my total info about Sarah S.Whisler/Whistler(WISSLER?) born about 1794 in PA. Their first born Samuel W. was born in Columbia, PA although they lived in Luzerne Co.,PA. This makes me wonder if she went "home" to family for the birth, and if she is related to the Lancaster Co.Wissler folks.
SARAH S. WHILSER/WHISTLER b: 17 Mar 1794 PA d: 16 Nov 1877 in Luzerne Co., PA; buried Forty Fort Cemetery married Ezra BREESE b: 13 Jun 1790 PA d: 28 Jun 1869 in Wyoming, Luzerne Co., PA; buried Forty Fort Cemetery

PA connection

mpkatz — 2001-07-15 13:31:40Z

Do you have a connection with Sarah S. Whisler/Whistler or possibly Whissler who married Ezra Breese? you can emamil me at mpkatz@laplaza.org

Cynyhia Anne Wissler

polino — 2001-07-26 21:56:52Z

I am looking for this person. She was born in 1953 or 1954 in eastern Pa. She was in Pottstown and Coatesville, Pa. in 1975. Her father's mane was probably William.

Cynthia Anne Wissler

polino — 2001-07-26 21:56:52Z

Please contact me regarding Baby Boy Wissler born 4/21/75 in Pottstown,Pa.

WISSLER

2004-03-28 13:13:15Z

My great-grandfather was Jacob WISSLER who, we think,
came from Germany, to settle and farm in Cass County,
Iowa, near the town of Atlantic. Born 1840, died 1901.
Had loads of kids. We think he also had a brother who
settled in the same part of Iowa.
Be interested to hear if this is useful.

Otis Halverson

Wissler

2004-03-28 13:13:15Z

Hi Mike, thanks for the quick response. It sounds like your
Wissler line came to America quite a bit sooner than mine. My Jacob
came here as a young boy about 1851, and we don't know his parents'
names. They may have come from the Schleswig-Holstein area. We can't find any info
in Filby under that spelling, and plan to try
some variant spellings, perhaps this week.

Ulric appears to be about three generations ahead of where I
am at the moment, and likely there's no link to what I'm doing.
Unless I get lucky and find out something about them in Germany.

Best regards,
Otis

Wisslers in Iowa

2004-03-28 13:13:15Z

Dawn, what a surprise. I hadn't been back
here in a few months. The man who married
Harriet Dilts was Burt H Wissler, my
grand-mother's youngest brother. I have
record of Rodney and Wendell and three
children of Rodney. But I don't have any
dates for all of this. Do you? You can find
my family info at worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/
and you can reach me off-board through there
if you wish.
PS - I also have (from a list written by a
niece of Burt before her death) the name of
another son of Burt and Harriet's named
Robert Lee Wissler. Does this tie in with
your records? I have a portrait of Burt as
an adult if you're interested. Let me know.

Best regards,
Otis

Wissler e mail change

MAtencio3717 — 2001-08-29 20:00:15Z

My e mail has changed to Atencio67@home.com

Wissler connection

MAtencio3717 — 2001-08-29 20:00:15Z

Hi Carol

Catherine Wissler must have been my Barbara Wissler's sister. I have info on this family and know of a Wissler book a relative has written. E mail me at Atencio67@home.com

Thanks

Mary Ann

Re: Jacob Wissler

bethwilson618 — 2003-05-13 02:20:59Z

Trying to find proof of parents of Elizabeth Wissler who married John Lindeman about 1826 in Lancaster County, PA. She died before 1850, trying to find out where she was buried. Also trying to find out where their daughter Mary Book is buried in Lancaster County.

Re: Jacob Wissler

bethwilson618 — 2003-05-13 02:20:59Z

Trying to find out which John Wissler had Elizabeth who married John Lindeman and what John's wife's name was.

WISSLER / WHISLER

nosamall1 — 2003-06-06 00:59:01Z

Heinrich Wissler M. Anna Unk.
3rd Child--Jacob Wissler M. Catharine (Krubenstein) Gruber
Child--Joseph Wissler M. Sarah Rayman
3rd. child Mary Whisler M. Wilson Lamison/Lamason

Wilson Lamison / Lamason was my G. G. Grand Father. WILL SHARE INFORMATION

WISSLER / WHISLER

nosamall1 — 2003-06-06 00:59:01Z

MARY ANNE WISSLER / WHISLER WAS MY GREAT GREAT GRANDMOTHER ON MY FATHER'S SIDE.

SHE MARRIED WILSON LAMISON / LAMASON IN RICHLAND COUNTY OHIO IN 11/1837 BY A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

Re: Jacob Wissler

krmar1 — 2004-06-09 14:37:16Z

Dear Veronica:
Are you sure you don't have me mixed up with someone else?
I really don't recall sending you a picture of SMWissler. (Simon)
Maybe I'm finally losing my mind! (-:
Rita

Re: Jacob Wissler

krmar1 — 2004-06-09 14:37:16Z

Yes, Veronica:
Could you please e-mail the info to me. I'd be interested in seeing it. I really do want to know if I've finally lost my memory. (-:

Wissler

enuj78 — 2002-08-31 15:51:08Z

Catherina Wissler born 1855-1860 in Ulm, Baden, Germany. Married Fredolin Zink about 1881, to US same year. Lived in Leavenworth, Kansas until 1888-9 then to San Francisco.I have been unable to find Catherine's baptism record (Catholic) in the large city of Ulm. Husband born in Achern, Baden. There are two small towns named Ulm near there. Children: Helen Z. McCarthy, Elizabeth Z. Heisch, George Zink, and Teresa Z. Heim.

Re: Jacob Wissler

musikmar — 2003-04-27 00:38:04Z

Dear Veronica:
I think you will find your answer if you look at John David Wissler's message written on Aug. 8, 2000.
His message follows in quotes.
"To those interested in Jacob Wissler.Iam a descendant of Jacob Wissler and his wife Magdalena,who emigrated from Switzerland around 1720....They had a son Andrew Wissler-1735-1802 who married Anna Magdalena Groff{GRAFF} in Lancaster co; Pennsylvania. They had only 3 children....Jacob Wissler-1776-1853 married to Anna Eby-1777-1829was one of them. They had 10 children...Jacob Wissler-1803-1855 married Barbara Bomberger-1805-1872, was one of them .I have a lot of family info ,I live in Lancaster co. and have access to a lot of first hand info. ie family bibles ,documents etc. I am a decendant of Levi Wissler-1817-1881who married Fanny Hess-1827-1895,he was Jacob Wissler -1803 brother. Well, who ever wants to get in touch you have my best ...John David Wissler"

My husband is also a descendant of this Wissler family. In fact his mother lived on the Wissler homestead till she was about 12 yrs. old.

Hope this helps. R. M.

Re: Jacob Wissler

musikmar — 2003-04-27 00:38:04Z

Veronica:
I have the Wissler Family History book. According to this book Jacob Wissler was b. 1700. He emigrated to America in 1720. On the way his ship was overtaken by a British Naval Ship and he was pressed into service for the British Navy for 3 yrs. Magdalena, his wife, continued on to America alone and worked for a farmer in Germantown, PA till her husband arrived.
They settled in the Brandywine Valley.
Jacob d. 1752 Magdalena d. 1784
According to some sources Jacob was supposedly from Switzerland, but according to the Wissler Family History he was a German mennonite who had emigrated to Switzerland due to religious persecution. Immediately after their marriage the set out from Switzerland, traveled down the Rhine to the port of Rotterdam, and from there set out for America.
I have found some info stating that Jacob Wissler was the son of Christian Wissler of Langnau, Bern, Switzerland.
Christian's parents were Jacob Wissler b. Mar. 15, 1621-22
and Madlena Frederich from Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland.

The only child of Jacob and Magdalena Wissler that I have record of is Andrew Wissler who traveled to Lancaster county, PA and married Anna Magdalena Groff.

Hope this helps. If you have any other info please let me know.

Re: Jacob Wissler

musikmar — 2003-04-27 00:38:04Z

Re: Jacob Wissler

musikmar — 2003-08-26 13:28:29Z

I'm still here. I'm not actively working on my Wissler line at present, however, I'd be happy to share what info I do have on the Jacob Wissler line.
My husband's line is: , 1.Jacob & Magdalena Shenk Wissler, 2. Andrew Wissler, 3. Jacob Groff Wissler, 4.Levi Eby Wissler, 5. John Hess Wissler, 6.John Nolt Wissler, 7.Earl Hess Wissler, etc.

Rita M.