See also
Husband:
Wife:
Children:
Marriage:
Aug 10, 1794
Name:
George Michael WEISEL
Sex:
Male
Father:
Mother:
Birth:
c. Sep 18, 1750
DOB calculated from age at death 29 April 1818 67 yr, 7 mo, 11 days.
Baptism:
Apr 16, 1751 (age 0)
Confirmation:
"Easter 1768"
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA8
Address: Tohickon Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery
Possessions:
1779 (age 28-29)
Tax assessment; Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA9
Military:
Jan, 1780 (age 29)
Revolutionary War, June 12 - Capt Wm McHenry10
Death:
Apr 29, 1818 (age 67)
Residence:
1818 (age 67-68)
Tinicum Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA12
Burial:
1818
Lower Tinicum Union Cemetery (Fox Graveyard), Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA13
67 yr, 7mo, 11 days
Name:
Maria UNKNOWN\HABACH
Sex:
Female
Father:
-
Mother:
-
Birth:
c. Feb 13, 1769
Pennsylvania, USA
Birth date calculated from age at death of 60yr 11mo 20days
Death:
Feb 5, 1830 (age 60)
Tinicum Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA14
Burial:
Feb, 1830
Lower Tinicum Union Cemetery (Fox Graveyard), Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA13,15
60 yr, 11 mo, 20 days
Name:
Susanna WEISEL
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Birth:
Jul 24, 1795
Death:
Name:
Tobias WEISEL
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Birth:
c. Dec 3, 1799
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA11
DOB calculated from age at death.
Misc:
Feb 15, 1832 (age 32)
Guardian for children of Samuel Solliday; Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA20
Census:
1850 (age 50-51)
Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Buckingham Township21
Death:
Jan 31, 1864 (age 64)
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA22
Burial:
Feb, 1864
Lower Tinicum Church Cemetery, Tinicum Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA13
Notes from H. Alan Weisel, State College, PA, May 2002
1) Michael Weisel [Jr.] (1750-April 29, 1818) is buried in the Lower Tinicum
Union Cemetery - Fox Graveyard with a Revolutionary War marker on his grave.
This information was obtained from the Lower Tinicum church history volume in
the Spruance Library, Doylestown, PA
2) Early Bedminster and Tinicum Township Tax Rolls
Michael Weisel, Jr. is the eldest son of Michael Weisel, Sr. and Magdalena
Drach. He is listed, along with his father, Michael Sr., on the tax rolls
for Bedminster Township in 1783. Their names appear again on the 1793 rolls,
and the 1796 rolls. Michael Weisel Sr. died in June, 1796. The 1798 tax
rolls show only George Weisel and Michael Weisel, Jr. in one entry followed
by Henry Weisel, the second son. This George Weisel is almost certainly
George L. born in 1773. The 1800 Bedminster tax rolls show only George Wisel
and Henry Wisel.
3) Michael Weisel [Jr.] appears on the 1800 Tinicum Township [Bucks] tax rolls
and is immediately followed by a George Wisel. The occupation of both men is
listed as tavern keeper and George is also listed as having a sawmill. It is
believed that George Weisel of Tinicum is the son of Jacob Weisel. These
records seem to indicate that he was in business with his cousin, Michael
Weisel. George apparently was more successful than Michael as he
progressively pays more land tax than does Michael. This success may have
been a factor in his migration in 1805 to Lycoming County where he set up a
mill and went into business for himself. It is believed that John, the
middle son of Jacob Weisel, also migrated from Bucks County to Bedford County
a few years after the death of his father.
Notes:
1) Spruance Library in Doylestown, PA. Bucks County Orphans Court (1685-1852)
File #1055 Nov 3, 1794 Henry Happagh [Habach?]
Widow Mary. Left one son Henry, under 14.
Step-father Michael Weisel appointed guardian.
(Family legend was that Michael married a widow.)
2) Some genealogies on the Internet have her as Mary Sorver. Sorver could
be her maiden name but no references have been found as of 2002 to
support the name of Sorver.
3/21/2019 One findagrave.com entry lists her maiden name as Worman without a source. A Geni family tree lists her maiden name as Sorber, again no source.
F. Edward Wright, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Church Records of the 17th & 18th Centuries German Church Records - Volume 1 Tohickon Union (Reformed) Church, Bedminster Twp, Bucks County:.
Michael Weissel m. Maria Habach 10 AUG 1794
Bucks County Orphans Records 1685-1852 974.821 MYE Bucks County Historical Society, Mercer Museum, Spruance Library Doylstown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
A “guardian” in this sense of the meaning is NOT one who cares for the minor, but looks after the financial aspects as an overseer to ensure there is no squandering of funds by the remaining parent that will hurt the children.
File #1055 November 3, 1794 Henry Happagh – Widow Mary (now wife of Michael Weisel). Left one son, Henry, under 14. Step father, Michael Weisel appointed guardian.
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Name:Michael Weissel
Spouse's Name:Maria Habach
Event Date:10 Aug 1794
Event Place:German Reformed Church,Tohickon,Bucks,Pennsylvania
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:M50755-1
System Origin:Pennsylvania-ODM
GS Film number:974.8 B4PG V.31
Reference ID:
Citing this Record:
"Pennsylvania Marriages, 1709-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V26C-956 : 6 December 2014), Michael Weissel and Maria Habach, 10 Aug 1794; citing German Reformed Church,Tohickon,Bucks,Pennsylvania; FHL microfilm 974.8 B4PG V.31.
John T. Humphrey, Pennsylvania Births, Montgomery County, 1682-1800.
Weisel, Jorg Michael ca Oct 1750 Michael Magdalena (6)
(6) - Records of the Augustus Evengelical Lutheran Church, Trappe, in
Upper Providence Township, PA
Weisel, Jorg Michael ca Oct 1750 Michael Magdalena (6)
(6) - Records of the Augustus Evengelical Lutheran Church, Trappe, in
Upper Providence Township, PA
Michael Weisel, Last will & testament of Michael Weisel of Bedminster Twp, Bucks County, Pennsylvania June 3, 1796 (Register of Wills, Bucks County Register of Wills, 55 Court Street, Doylestown, PA.).
In the name of God Amen I Michael Weissel of the township of Bedminster & County of Bucks being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind & memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my last will & testament in manner and form following (that is to say) First I give and devise to my son George Weissel his heirs and assigns my plantation I now live on with part of a lot or tract of meadow ground containing ten acres adjoining to my son Henry's plantation, the said lot to be divided by a straight line from the one side to the other and to cross the creek at a certain log that is over said creek, he, my son George, to have the under part that joins the great road, the other part I give and devise to my son Henry, his heirs and assigns and I do order that my two sons Henry and George shall have the land I have so given and devised to each of them at the sum of five pounds per acre. Also I give and devise to my two sons Michael Weissel and George Weissel their heirs and assigns a piece or tract of land I have adjoining Jacob Houber's land & Henry Silvense's and containing about twenty five acres share and share alike in said land. Each of my said two sons Michael and George to pay the sum of five pounds for said tract & no more and as I have a small lot of land lying between my son Michael Weissel's plantation and my son Henry's plantation, it is my will and I do order that the same be & remain in common for the benefit of water for their cattle. Also it is my will and I do order that my widow shall be and remain on my place where I now live after my decease and to have the use of my house and all my household furniture during the term of her natural life and after her decease, that the same be sold to together with the remainder of my personal estate to the best advantage. And further it is my will and I do order for the support and maintenance of my widow that my son George his heirs and assigns shall give her yearly ten bushels of rye, four bushels of wheat, two bushels of Indian corn and one hundred weight of beef and one hundred weight of porke and shall also keep two cowes for her use both summer and winter with his own cattle and shall also cut and haul home her firewood yearly and plow and sowe a quarter of an acre of flax ground and further I do order that my son George Weissel shall pay for the land and plantation which I have given and devised to him in manner following that to say the sum of fifty pounds part thereof at the end of one year after my decease and on fifty pounds per year until the whole is paid and also my son Henry Weissel shall pay the amount of his part of the meadow ground to him given as before mentioned in one year after my decease and also my son Michael and my son George shall pay the amount of the lot of wood land which I have given to them at the end of one year after my decease. And further it is my will and I do order that my sons Michael, Henry and George shall have equal shares with the rest of my children out of the money arising out of my real and personal estate and each of my children shall have equal share and share alike in the whole of my estate.
And lastly I do hereby constitute my son Michael Weissel and my son Henry Weissel executors of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this third day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety six.
Signed sealed published and declared by the named Michael Weissel to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names and witnesses in the presence of the testator.
Michael Weissel ( his mark)
Also I give and devise to my two sons Michael Weissel and George Weissel their heirs and assigns a piece or tract of land
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Name:Jurg Michael Weisel
Gender:Male
Event Type:Christening
Event Date:16 Apr 1751
Event Place:AUGUSTUS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH,TRAPPE,MONTGOMERY,PENNSYLVANIA
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race (Original):
Father's Name:Michael Weisel
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name:Magdalena
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:C50457-1
System Origin:Pennsylvania-ODM
GS Film number:844886
Reference ID:
Citing this Record:
"Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2VN-GQQ : 9 December 2014), Jurg Michael Weisel, 16 Apr 1751; Christening, citing AUGUSTUS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH,TRAPPE,MONTGOMERY,PENNSYLVANIA; FHL microfilm 844,886.
Ibid. Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950. The Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 35 North West Temple Street
Salt Lake City , Utah 84150
United States. Tel: 1-866-406-1830, Web: www.familysearch.org.
Name:Jurg Michael Weisel
Gender:Male
Event Type:Christening
Event Date:16 Apr 1751
Event Place:AUGUSTUS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH,TRAPPE,MONTGOMERY,PENNSYLVANIA
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race (Original):
Father's Name:Michael Weisel
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name:Magdalena
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:C50457-1
System Origin:Pennsylvania-ODM
GS Film number:844886
Reference ID:
Citing this Record:
"Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2VN-GQQ : 9 December 2014), Jurg Michael Weisel, 16 Apr 1751; Christening, citing AUGUSTUS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH,TRAPPE,MONTGOMERY,PENNSYLVANIA; FHL microfilm 844,886.
F. Edward Wright, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Church Records of the 17th & 18th Centuries German Church Records - Volume 1 Tohickon Union (Reformed) Church, Bedminster Twp, Bucks County:. p. 312.
EASTER CONFIRMATION
Maria Elizabeth Weisel 1768 (pg 312)
Frederick Weisel 1768
Michael Weisel 1768
1779 Tax Rolls, Bedminster Twp, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~pabucks/bedminstertax1779.html
Transcribed by Laura VanSant
Name Acres-Horses-Cattle-Servants
Michael Weisel, Sen. 200-3-3-0
Michael Weisel, Jun. 50-0-2-0
Jacob Weisel 260-3-7-0
Compiled by Wesley M. Robinson of Greensburg, PA, Weisel Revolutionary War Record (The Pennsylvania Archives, Series 5, Volume 5,).
Name Source Address Date Service
---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------
Wisel, Adam V-7-315 Lancester Co. 1782 Malitia
Wisel, Adam V-7-318 Lancester Co. 1782 Malitia
Wisel, Frederick V-5-373 Bedmin. Twp 1780 Malitia - Capt. Wm McHenry
Wisel, Frederick V-5-378 Bedmin. Twp 1781 June 12-Malitia-Capt. Wm McHenry
Weisel, Frederic V-5-384 Bedmin. Twp 1781 4th class Capt. McHenry
Wisel, George V-5-374 Bedmin. Twp 1780 Under Capt. Wm McHenry
Wisel, George V-5-380 Bedmin. Twp 1781 June 12 - Capt. Wm McHenry
Wisel, George V-5-427 Haycock Twp 1781 Capt. Manus Yost Co.
Wisel, George V-5-432 Haycock Twp 1781 Oct 14 Capt. Manus Yost Co.
Wisel, Henry V-5-374 Bedmin. Twp 1780 Capt. Wm McHenry
Wisel, Henry V-5-444 Bucks Co 1783 May 1 - Ensign-Commision
Wisel, Henry VI-3-99 Bucks Co 1786 Lieut - 1st Batt. Commision
Wisel, Jacob V-5-400 Bucks Co 1775 Oct 9 - Private Richland Comp
Wisel, Jacob V-5-351 Bucks Co 1777 1st Lieut.- Commision
Wisel, Jacob V-5-342 Bucks Co 1780 Ensign-Comission
Wisel, Mickel Jr V-5-373 Bedmin. Twp 1780 Capt. Wm McHenry
Wisel, Michel V-5-379 Bedmin. Twp 1781 June 12 - Capt Wm McHenry
Wisel, Mickel Jr V-5-373 Bedmin. Twp 1780 Capt. Wm McHenry
Wisel, Michel V-5-379 Bedmin. Twp 1781 June 12 - Capt Wm McHenry
Michael Weisel, Will - Michael Weisel (Bucks County, Pennsylvania).
In the name of God Amen. I, Michael Weissel of Tenicum in the County of
Bucks and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania being in a very weak state of body,
but of sound mind, memory and understanding, for which I thank God, and
considering that all flesh must die, have thought fit to establish this my
last will and testament in manner following, that is, I commend my soul to
God who gave it, and I desire my body to be buried in a Christian like manner
at the discretion of my executors herein named -- and as touching my worldly
estate wherewith this pleased God to bless me, my will is, that after payment
of my funeral charges and just debts, my dear and loving wife Mary Weissel
shall take the case of drawers that stand in the room where I now lay, one
bed, four chairs which she shall chose, and such other of my household goods
as she shall choose, to the amount of twenty dollars; likewise she shall take
any cow she please out of my flock and two sheep, and after she has taken
these things out, she shall have one third part of my movable estate and the
yearly income or interest of five hundred pounds during her natural life,
and at her decease it shall be divided as the other part of my estate,
Catherine's bed and such other articles about the house as have been
generally called hers, she is to keep and after the above mentioned articles
are taken, my will is that as soon as my executors shall think it suitable
and convenient, after my decease, that they shall sell all my estate both
personal and real, and make a fair and equal division of the amount or
proceeds thereof among all my children namely Elizabeth Smith, Magdalena
Busy, Eve Shwartz, Michael Weissel, Daniel Weissel, Susanna Shwartz,
Catherine Weissel, Tobias Weissel, and Samuel Weissel, each and every one of
them to have share and share alike -- and lastly I do make and ordain my
sons-in-law Jacob Busy of Tenicum and Nicholas Shwartz of Plumstead executors
of this my last will and testament, revoking , disannulling and disallowing
and making void all other or former will and testament constituting ordaining
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In
witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty second day of
April in the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.
Michael Weissel (seal)
Signed Sealed published
pronounced and declared by
the said Michael Weissel as
his last will and testament
in presence of
John Lewis
Henry S. Stover Bucks County
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Wills: Abstracts: Book 9: Bucks Co, PA 1815-1821
9.265. Michael Wissel, Tinicum Twp.
April 22, 1818. Proved May 12, 1818.
Sons-in-law Jacob Busy of Tinicum and Nicholas Swartz of Plumstead exrs. Wife Mary.
Ch. Elizabeth Smith, Magdalena Busy, Eve Schwartz, Michael and Daniel Wissel,
Susanna Swartz, Catharine, Tobias and Samuel Wissel.
Wits: John Lewis and Henry Stover. N.B. Name for Eve Schwartz
spelled differently from Susanna all through. (W.S.E.)
Bucks County Orphans Records 1685-1852 974.821 MYE Bucks County Historical Society, Mercer Museum, Spruance Library Doylstown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. File 2631 .
A “guardian” in this sense of the meaning is NOT one who cares for the minor, but looks after the financial aspects as an overseer to ensure there is no squandering of funds by the remaining parent that will hurt the children.
File 2631 Michael Weisel, Tinicum Twp. June 1, 1818 children Tobias and Samuel, over 14 petition for guardians. Isaac Wormon appointed.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6508/LOWTINI.HTM Lower Tinicum Church, Tinicum Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania LOWER TINICUM CHURCH: Copied by B. F. Fackenthal, Jr. Riegelsville, Pa. The original church stood on the hill near the abandoned cemetery. It was built of logs, probably in 1747, the "Brick" church, the third structure at that place erected by the Lutheran and Reformed congregations, was destroyed by fire. The denominations then separated, the Lutherans building a new church and the Reformed congregation rebuilding and occupying the Brick Church. The present (1923) date stone as "Lower Tinicum Reformed Church-rebuilt A. D. 1908."
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6508/LOWTINI.HTM [Aug, 2004]
WEISEL, Anna wife of Tobias Weisel b. Aug. 10, 1797 d. Sept. 28, 1885 88-1-18
WEISEL, John b. Feb. 12, 1824 d. June 12, 1852 28-4-0
WEISEL, Mary b. Feb. 15, 1769 d. Feb. 5, 1830 60-11-20
WEISEL, Michael b. July 18, 1750 d. April 29, 1818 67-7-11
WEISEL, Samuel M. b. Nov. 22, 1833 d. Mar. 20, 1879 45-3-28
WEISEL, Samuel b. Jan. 13, 1801 d. July 13, 1834 33-6-0
WEISEL, Tobias b. Dec. 3, 1799 d. Jan. 31, 1864 64-1-28
(note - birthdates are calculated from age and date of death)
Tinicum Cemetery
Visited 1979 and transcribed by Judy Smith, Somerville, NJ
These stones were to the right of the church:
Sophia Swartz, d. Aug. 17, 1834, aged [85?] years
Joseph Swartz, d. Dec. 2, 1814, aged [23?] yrs.
[Matching stones]
Michael Swartz, d. June 12, 1815, aged 6 years, 6 mo 2 days
Mary Scott, wife of William Scott, d. Apr. [1?] 1815
[Matching stones]
Michael Swartz, d. Aug. 23, 1808, aged 69 yrs. 7 mo. 13 days Rev. War Vet.
Eve, wife of Nicholas Swartz, d. Apr. 1[4?], 1843, aged [59 or 69?] yrs.
Nicholas Swartz, b. June [?], [1782?], d. Aug 14, 1868, aged 85 yrs. 2 mo. 7 days
Bucks County Intelligencer (newspaper records) Spruance Library Bucks Count, Pennsylvania.
Deaths 1804-1834 Bucks County Intelligencer Records at Spruance Library
Weisel, Mary, Mrs., Tinicum Twp. age ca 60 5 Feb. 1830
Web - Find A Grave www.findagrave.com. Memorial #: 72418948.
Mary Worman Weisell
Birth: 16 Feb 1769 Pennsylvania, USA
Death: 5 Feb 1830 (aged 60) Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial: Lower Tinicum Union Cemetery, Tinicum, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Memorial #: 72418948
Inscription: aged 60 years 11 months and 20 days
Family Members
Spouse
Michael Weisell 1750-1818
Children
Catharine Weisel Reading 1797-1854
Created by: Lizann (47163650)
Added: 1 Jul 2011
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72418948/mary-weisell
Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 22 March 2019), memorial page for Mary Worman Weisell (16 Feb 1769–5 Feb 1830), Find A Grave Memorial no. 72418948, citing Lower Tinicum Union Cemetery, Tinicum, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Lizann (contributor 47163650) .
F. Edward Wright, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Church Records of the 17th & 18th Centuries German Church Records - Volume 1 Tohickon Union (Reformed) Church, Bedminster Twp, Bucks County:.
Archive - LDS FHL Historical Record Collections https://familysearch.org/ Historical Record Collections https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list. Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950. The Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 35 North West Temple Street
Salt Lake City , Utah 84150
United States. Tel: 1-866-406-1830, Web: www.familysearch.org.
Name:Susanna Weisel
Gender:Female
Event Type:Christening
Event Date:04 Oct 1795
Event Place:GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH,TOHICKON,BUCKS,PENNSYLVANIA
Birth Date:24 Jul 1795
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race (Original):
Father's Name:Michael Weisel
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name:Maria
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:C50755-1
System Origin:Pennsylvania-ODM
GS Film number:974.8 B4PG V.31
Reference ID:
Citing this Record:
"Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2VJ-R6J : 9 December 2014), Susanna Weisel, 04 Oct 1795; Christening, citing GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH,TOHICKON,BUCKS,PENNSYLVANIA; FHL microfilm 974.8 B4PG V.31.
Ibid.
Name:Catharine Weisel
Gender:Female
Event Type:Christening
Event Date:03 Jun 1797
Event Place:GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH,TOHICKON,BUCKS,PENNSYLVANIA
Birth Date:22 Feb 1797
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race (Original):
Father's Name:Michael Weisel
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name:Maria
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:C50755-1
System Origin:Pennsylvania-ODM
GS Film number:974.8 B4PG V.31
Reference ID:
Citing this Record:
"Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2VV-KHM : 9 December 2014), Catharine Weisel, 03 Jun 1797; Christening, citing GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH,TOHICKON,BUCKS,PENNSYLVANIA; FHL microfilm 974.8 B4PG V.31.
Michael Weisel, Will - Michael Weisel (Bucks County, Pennsylvania).
In the name of God Amen. I, Michael Weissel of Tenicum in the County of
Bucks and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania being in a very weak state of body,
but of sound mind, memory and understanding, for which I thank God, and
considering that all flesh must die, have thought fit to establish this my
last will and testament in manner following, that is, I commend my soul to
God who gave it, and I desire my body to be buried in a Christian like manner
at the discretion of my executors herein named -- and as touching my worldly
estate wherewith this pleased God to bless me, my will is, that after payment
of my funeral charges and just debts, my dear and loving wife Mary Weissel
shall take the case of drawers that stand in the room where I now lay, one
bed, four chairs which she shall chose, and such other of my household goods
as she shall choose, to the amount of twenty dollars; likewise she shall take
any cow she please out of my flock and two sheep, and after she has taken
these things out, she shall have one third part of my movable estate and the
yearly income or interest of five hundred pounds during her natural life,
and at her decease it shall be divided as the other part of my estate,
Catherine's bed and such other articles about the house as have been
generally called hers, she is to keep and after the above mentioned articles
are taken, my will is that as soon as my executors shall think it suitable
and convenient, after my decease, that they shall sell all my estate both
personal and real, and make a fair and equal division of the amount or
proceeds thereof among all my children namely Elizabeth Smith, Magdalena
Busy, Eve Shwartz, Michael Weissel, Daniel Weissel, Susanna Shwartz,
Catherine Weissel, Tobias Weissel, and Samuel Weissel, each and every one of
them to have share and share alike -- and lastly I do make and ordain my
sons-in-law Jacob Busy of Tenicum and Nicholas Shwartz of Plumstead executors
of this my last will and testament, revoking , disannulling and disallowing
and making void all other or former will and testament constituting ordaining
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In
witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty second day of
April in the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.
Michael Weissel (seal)
Signed Sealed published
pronounced and declared by
the said Michael Weissel as
his last will and testament
in presence of
John Lewis
Henry S. Stover Bucks County
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Wills: Abstracts: Book 9: Bucks Co, PA 1815-1821
9.265. Michael Wissel, Tinicum Twp.
April 22, 1818. Proved May 12, 1818.
Sons-in-law Jacob Busy of Tinicum and Nicholas Swartz of Plumstead exrs. Wife Mary.
Ch. Elizabeth Smith, Magdalena Busy, Eve Schwartz, Michael and Daniel Wissel,
Susanna Swartz, Catharine, Tobias and Samuel Wissel.
Wits: John Lewis and Henry Stover. N.B. Name for Eve Schwartz
spelled differently from Susanna all through. (W.S.E.)
[Catherine was unmarried and alive at the time of her father's will]
all my children namely Elizabeth Smith, Magdalena
Busy, Eve Shwartz, Michael Weissel, Daniel Weissel, Susanna Shwartz,
Catherine Weissel, Tobias Weissel, and Samuel Weissel
Bucks County Orphans Records 1685-1852 974.821 MYE Bucks County Historical Society, Mercer Museum, Spruance Library Doylstown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. File #3973.
A “guardian” in this sense of the meaning is NOT one who cares for the minor, but looks after the financial aspects as an overseer to ensure there is no squandering of funds by the remaining parent that will hurt the children.
File #3973 December 13, 1830 Samuel Solliday, Plumstead Twp.
Widow Mary. Five children under 14, Levi, Rachel, Joseph, Clarisa and Sarah. John Adams , Philip Fretz and Abraham Stover guardians.
(cont.) February 15, 1832 Philip Fretz and Abraham Stover refuse to serve as guardians. John Buckman and Tobias Weisel appointed.
(cont.) June 20, 1843 Daughter Sarah over 14, petitions guardian. Samuel Bradshaw appointed.
United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Bucks County, 1850.
1850 Census, Bucks Co, Buckingham Township, m432-75 99 p.199
Weisel, Tobias 49 Innkeeper PA
Ann 50 PA
Lucinda 22 PA
Caroline 15 PA
Anthony F. 12 PA
Smith, Mary 35 PA
Mallon, Jacob 25 Germany
Fretz, Anthony 68 PA
Bucks County Intelligencer (newspaper records) Spruance Library Bucks Count, Pennsylvania.
Deaths 1861-1885 Bucks County Intelligencer Records at Spruance Library
Weisel, Tobias, Cross Keys, Doylestown age 68 31 Jan. 1864
Bucks County Orphans Records 1685-1852 974.821 MYE Bucks County Historical Society, Mercer Museum, Spruance Library Doylstown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. File #4702.
A “guardian” in this sense of the meaning is NOT one who cares for the minor, but looks after the financial aspects as an overseer to ensure there is no squandering of funds by the remaining parent that will hurt the children.
File #4702 Samuel Weisel April 27, 1836, Tinicum Twp.
Widow Sarah and children under 14. William, John, Mary, Jane, Rebecca, and Samuel. John M. Pursell appointed guardian.
(cont.) December 12, 1836 John M. Pursell declines to act as guardian. Moses Ridge Appointed.
Bucks County Intelligencer (newspaper records) Spruance Library Bucks Count, Pennsylvania.
Deaths 1804-1834 Bucks County Intelligencer Records at Spruance Library
Weisel, Samuel, Tinicum Twp. age ca 35 13 July 1834