Bucks County will abstracts 1825-1870. File #5661, Book 10, Page 558, Joseph Weisel/Wisel, Richland Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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Will written April 24, 1827

Wife Catherine, children John, Michael [other unnamed?], brother Peter.

Executors: wife Catherine and brother-in-law Henry Heller.

Witnesses: George Trumbower, Samuel Singmaster

[Will]

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Joseph Wisel (as spelled) of Richland Township Bucks County State of

Pennsylvania Yeoman being weak in body but of sound disposing mind and

memory thanks be given to the Almighty for the same do make and put in

writing this my last Will and Testament in manner following:

First I order and direct that all my just debt and funeral expenses be

carefully paid

Item I give and bequeath all my wearing apparel unto my two sons, John and

Michael to be equally divided between them

Item I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Catherine a feather bed

bedstead and sufficient bed clothing for the winter season, case of

drawers, table, the ** with her and four chairs to be at her own

disposal also a milk cow ** sheep.

Item It is my will that there be sufficient bread corn and meat if there is

sufficient on hand left for the use of my family for six months after

my decease.

Item It is my will and I order and Direct my executors herein after named

to sell at pubic or private sale all my land and tenements with the

buildings and apartments to the highest and best bidder and also all

my personal estate which is not herein bequeathed as soon as may be

the most convenient time after my decease hereby authorizing and

empowering my executor herein after named to make and execute a good

and lawful deed or Title to the purchaser of my plantation.

Item It is my will that after all my just debt are paid that all the

remainder of my Estate shall be divided as follows:

Item One third part thereof I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife

Catherine during the time she remains a widow which said one third

shall be put in interest and the interest paid unto her yearly during

the time aforesaid.

Item It is my will and I give and bequeath the remaining two thirds of my

estate unto all my children to be equally divided between them share

and share alike or their heirs.

Item It is my will that after the marriage or decease of my beloved wife

the said one third herein before left for her are shall be equally

divided between all my children and their heirs.

Item Whereas my brother Peter has left me to collect his rent and which

said rent is locked up with his other paper in my ** which I direct

shall not be taken account of in the inventory at my house but be

given to him when called for

Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my beloved wife Catherine and

my brother-in-law Henry Heller to be my executors of this my last will

and testament hereby declairing this and the foregoing page to be my

last will and testament in witness whereof I the said Joseph Wisel (as

written) have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty fourth day of

April in the year of Our Lord One Thousand With Hundred and Twenty

Seven.

Signed: Josep Weisel (as signed)

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No. 5661

The Estate of Joseph Weisel

Register’s Office 1827

(Inventory of the goods and clothes of Joseph Weisel late of Richland

Township deceased --- filed October 22 1827.)

Settlement of the Estate of Joseph Weisel – Richland – Filed February 29th

1829.

Settlement of the accounts of Henry Heller and Catharine Weisel executors

of the estate of Joseph Weisel late of Richland Township, deceased.

By cash paid:

Register for proving will 4.50

Henry Hemmery .39

Valantine Opp 1.37

George Trumbauer 2.89

David Mumbauer .50

Peter Weisel 124.45

Sarah Weisel 30.00

David Singmaster 1.00

Samuel A. Smith 1.50

David Walp 6.56

Solomon Freis 8.00

Samuel A. Smith 2.00

Valentine Opp .50

Abraham Gerhart 1.06

Samuel Heller 7.21

Andrew Heller 4.00

Samuel Dirsti** .40

Charles E. Dubois 5.00

Valentine Opp 1.00

David Seiple 1.00

George Hicks .80

William Green 10.27

George Snyder .88

Samuel Moffly 7.25

George Beringer .30

Valentine Opp 1.00

A Statement of the accounts of Henry Heller and Catharine Weisel said

executors charge themselves as follows:

By amount of inventory on goods and chattels 360.15

Advance on sale of goods 99.19

To amount of land sold to Enoch Bihn 1000.00

To land sold to Geroge Beringer 146.49

Interest of Enoch Bihn 35.00

Interest of George Beringer 7.31

Interest of Samuel Shellenberger 5.00

Received of John Freed not in inventory 1.62

Account *** February 27th 1829 by

(signed by) Henry Heller & Catharine Weisel

Settlement Account of Henry Kemmuu guardian of Joseph Weisel (as written)

filed December 15, 1841.

Henry Kemmuu Gaurdian of Joseph Weisel a minor child of Joseph Weisel late

of Richland Twp.

1838 Apr. To amount of monies due as per sell in orphan court 166.95

interest 29.17.

By cash paid ward 1839 $50.00 Interest on same 5.25. Commisson on $196.12

@ 5 prcnt $9.80. Stating this account .50. Register clerks at Orphan Court

$3.00. Balance in guardians hands 127.57.

Wife Catherine, children John, Michael [other unnamed?], brother Peter.

Executors: wife Catherine and brother-in-law Henry Heller.

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. 228.

Joseph Weissel m Katy Heller m, 15 AUG 1809

George Weisel, Will of George Weisel (Register of Wills, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, 1802 Will Book #6, File #3090, Doylestown, PA).

Bucks County Orphans Court records 1685-1852 File #7253 October 29, 1838, Probate court procedings and documentation for Mary Weisel, Richland Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Petition for Inquest on the Estate of Mary Weisel decd Oct 29th 1838. Entered Book No 9, page 312.

Summary of Mary Weisels probate proceedings from the Bucks County Orphan's Court:

Mary Weisel died intestate leaving no spouse. Michael and John Weisel, sons of Mary Weisel's deceased younger brother Joseph, were the adminstrators of Mary's estate. Mary's land and possesions were sold and the proceeds divided amongst her brothers and sister. Mary's surviving brothers and sisters are named and where they lived. For her brother Joseph who was deceased, and had left heirs, Joseph's 7 living children are named.

Inventory of Mary Weisels Estate was filed September 22, 1838. Her personal possesions, notes & bonds were appraised at $1830.80.

The petition to settle the estate was filed by John and Michael Weisel on October 28, 1838. A transcription of the petition follows at the end of this summary.

John and Michael Weisel petitioned to sell Mary Weisel's 64 acres of land on January 23, 1839, for the benefit of all the heirs. The land was sold for $1166.74.

The list of creditors and fees paid totaling $752.20 was submitted by John and Michael Weisel on April 27, 1840. $2,251.40 remained to be distributed to the heirs.

The final settlement was presented to the Bucks County Orphans Court on Sept 14, 1840.

Transcription of the "Petition for Inquest on the Estate of Mary Weisel decd [deceased]"

Bucks County, SS.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, -- To the Sheriff of Bucks County -- Greeting:

Whereas, at an Orphan's Court, held at Doylestown, in and for the County of Bucks, the 29th day of October

in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight. The Petition of Michael Weisel and

John Weisel two of the children of Joseph Weisel decd, who was a brother of Mary Weisel, Late of the township

of Richland in the county of Bucks, deceased -- was presented and read,

Respectfully Shewing, that the said Mary Weisel died intestate, leaving no spouse, but brothers and sisters and their Representatives viz George Weisel a brother in Bedford County, Jacob Weisel a brother in Bedford County, Peter Weisel a brother in Bedford County, John Weisel a brother in Bedford County, Elizabeth a sister married to Benjamin Stein of Philadelphia, and the issue of Joseph Weisel a decd brother viz Michael, John, Livia married to Dr. Chas. Meredith, Joseph, Hannah, Elizabeth, and Henry the last four of whom are in their minority & have guardians, that the said intestate died seized in her demesne as of fee of and in a certain messuage and tract of Sixty four acres and one hundred and thirty one perches of Lands Situated in Richland Township, bounded by lands of Jacob Smith, Abraham Dirstine and others.

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. 317.

Confirmed on Pentecost, 1791 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Joseph Weissel age 16 – father was George

Bucks County Orphans Records 1685-1852 974.821 MYE Bucks County Historical Society, Mercer Museum, Spruance Library Doylstown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. File #2291.

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 #2291 August 29, 1814 Jacob Bartholomew, Milford Twp. Widow Catharine and eight children: Andrew (oldest), Henry, Jacob, George, Mary (wife of William Corner [?]), Ann and Elizabeth Masoner [?] (deceased children Elizabeth Catharine, Sarah and Jacob) and Catharine Heller (deceased, children Mary and John) Owned 29 acres.

(cont.) November 28, 1814 - John Heller, father of Mary, over 14, and John Jr., under 14 Andrew Reed Esq. and Jacob Smith appointed guardians.

(cont.) February 27, 1815 Grandchildren Elizabeth, Catharine and Jacob Messmer, over 14 and Sarah, under 14, children of Henry. Daniel Horn appointed guardian.

(cont.) August 26, 1816 John Heller, over 14, son of John Heller of Milford Twp. Entitled to estate from Jacob. Previous guardian was Andrew Reed. Now chooses Jacob Stout as guardian.

(cont.) November 30, 1820 John Heller, son of John and Catharine (Bartholomew ) Heller, over 14. Previous guardian Jacob Stout is now deceased. Joseph Weisel appointed.

Bucks County will abstracts 1825-1870. File #5661, Book 10, Page 558, Joseph Weisel/Wisel, Richland Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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Will written April 24, 1827

Wife Catherine, children John, Michael [other unnamed?], brother Peter.

Executors: wife Catherine and brother-in-law Henry Heller.

Witnesses: George Trumbower, Samuel Singmaster

[Will]

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Joseph Wisel (as spelled) of Richland Township Bucks County State of

Pennsylvania Yeoman being weak in body but of sound disposing mind and

memory thanks be given to the Almighty for the same do make and put in

writing this my last Will and Testament in manner following:

First I order and direct that all my just debt and funeral expenses be

carefully paid

Item I give and bequeath all my wearing apparel unto my two sons, John and

Michael to be equally divided between them

Item I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Catherine a feather bed

bedstead and sufficient bed clothing for the winter season, case of

drawers, table, the ** with her and four chairs to be at her own

disposal also a milk cow ** sheep.

Item It is my will that there be sufficient bread corn and meat if there is

sufficient on hand left for the use of my family for six months after

my decease.

Item It is my will and I order and Direct my executors herein after named

to sell at pubic or private sale all my land and tenements with the

buildings and apartments to the highest and best bidder and also all

my personal estate which is not herein bequeathed as soon as may be

the most convenient time after my decease hereby authorizing and

empowering my executor herein after named to make and execute a good

and lawful deed or Title to the purchaser of my plantation.

Item It is my will that after all my just debt are paid that all the

remainder of my Estate shall be divided as follows:

Item One third part thereof I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife

Catherine during the time she remains a widow which said one third

shall be put in interest and the interest paid unto her yearly during

the time aforesaid.

Item It is my will and I give and bequeath the remaining two thirds of my

estate unto all my children to be equally divided between them share

and share alike or their heirs.

Item It is my will that after the marriage or decease of my beloved wife

the said one third herein before left for her are shall be equally

divided between all my children and their heirs.

Item Whereas my brother Peter has left me to collect his rent and which

said rent is locked up with his other paper in my ** which I direct

shall not be taken account of in the inventory at my house but be

given to him when called for

Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my beloved wife Catherine and

my brother-in-law Henry Heller to be my executors of this my last will

and testament hereby declairing this and the foregoing page to be my

last will and testament in witness whereof I the said Joseph Wisel (as

written) have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty fourth day of

April in the year of Our Lord One Thousand With Hundred and Twenty

Seven.

Signed: Josep Weisel (as signed)

[Extracts from probate records]

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No. 5661

The Estate of Joseph Weisel

Register’s Office 1827

(Inventory of the goods and clothes of Joseph Weisel late of Richland

Township deceased --- filed October 22 1827.)

Settlement of the Estate of Joseph Weisel – Richland – Filed February 29th

1829.

Settlement of the accounts of Henry Heller and Catharine Weisel executors

of the estate of Joseph Weisel late of Richland Township, deceased.

By cash paid:

Register for proving will 4.50

Henry Hemmery .39

Valantine Opp 1.37

George Trumbauer 2.89

David Mumbauer .50

Peter Weisel 124.45

Sarah Weisel 30.00

David Singmaster 1.00

Samuel A. Smith 1.50

David Walp 6.56

Solomon Freis 8.00

Samuel A. Smith 2.00

Valentine Opp .50

Abraham Gerhart 1.06

Samuel Heller 7.21

Andrew Heller 4.00

Samuel Dirsti** .40

Charles E. Dubois 5.00

Valentine Opp 1.00

David Seiple 1.00

George Hicks .80

William Green 10.27

George Snyder .88

Samuel Moffly 7.25

George Beringer .30

Valentine Opp 1.00

A Statement of the accounts of Henry Heller and Catharine Weisel said

executors charge themselves as follows:

By amount of inventory on goods and chattels 360.15

Advance on sale of goods 99.19

To amount of land sold to Enoch Bihn 1000.00

To land sold to Geroge Beringer 146.49

Interest of Enoch Bihn 35.00

Interest of George Beringer 7.31

Interest of Samuel Shellenberger 5.00

Received of John Freed not in inventory 1.62

Account *** February 27th 1829 by

(signed by) Henry Heller & Catharine Weisel

Settlement Account of Henry Kemmuu guardian of Joseph Weisel (as written)

filed December 15, 1841.

Henry Kemmuu Gaurdian of Joseph Weisel a minor child of Joseph Weisel late

of Richland Twp.

1838 Apr. To amount of monies due as per sell in orphan court 166.95

interest 29.17.

By cash paid ward 1839 $50.00 Interest on same 5.25. Commisson on $196.12

@ 5 prcnt $9.80. Stating this account .50. Register clerks at Orphan Court

$3.00. Balance in guardians hands 127.57.

Bible of Samuel T. Weisel (1868- 19xx) Note - All names and dates have not been independently verified. (Bible in possesion of Clarence and Hazel Weisel family, Bucks Co., PA. Scanned images provided by Bonnie Swartley Martin, July 2002.).

FAMILY REGISTER

PARENT'S NAMES

Husband, Samuel T. Weisel

born Apr 15, 1868

Wife, Emma R. (Deaterly) Weisel

born Mar 1, 1869

Married, Mar 4, 1890

by Rev. F. Waltz in Sellersville, Bucks Co, Penn.

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Grandparents

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Born Died

Chas. S. Deaterly Dec 14, 1834 Jan 27, 1908 (74 yrs. 1 mo. 13 ds.)

Sarah S. Deaterly Apr 18, 1841 Apr 25, 1905 (64yrs. 7 da.)

Henry B. Weisel Aug 8, 1837 Feb 2, 1872 (34yrs. 5 mo. 25 da.)

Elizabeth E. Weisel Dec 20, 1838 Dec 11, 1876 (37 yrs. 11 mo. 9 da.)

Grandparents of Samuel T. Weisel

John Weisel - Born Aug 11, 1814 - Died Dec 13, 1897

Lydia Jan 9, 1819 - Jan 21, 1879

Great Grandparents of Samuel T. Weisel

Born Died

Joseph Weisel

Catherine Nov 22, 1789 - Feb. 21, 1872

Michael Kulp June 23, 1839 - Nov 19, 1885

Mary Amanda Texter Kulp June 30, 1837 - June 28, 1906

CHILDREN'S NAMES

Charles D. Weisel 7-18-1891

Harvey D. Weisel 10-5-1892

Elizabeth D. Weisel 6-5-1896

Milton D. Weisel 2-17-1901

MARRIAGES

Harvey D. Weisel to Ida Moyer 6-24-1914

Elizabeth D. weisel to Wilmer T Schaffer 1-2-1915

Elizabeth D. W. Schaffer to Horace J. Webner [no date]

Milton D. Weisel to Gladys Jones 6-15-1929

Harvey D. Weisel to Miriam Fluck Meyers 6-25-1930

Great Grandparents of Samuel T. Weisel

Born Died

Joseph Weisel

Catherine Nov 22, 1789 - Feb. 21, 1872

United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Bucks County, 1850.

1850 Census, Bucks Co, Richland Township, m432-75316 p. 633

Beahm, Jonas 31 PA

Elizabeth 28 PA

Isabella 8 PA

Hannah 7 PA

Emaline 6 PA

Catharine 4 PA

Amanda 2 PA

Weisel, Catharine 62 PA [living with the Beahm family]

Bucks County, Pennsylvania Tombstone Inscriptions Spruance Library, Mercer Museum, Bucks County Historical Society, Doylestown, PA. Information is taken from card file located in the periodical room.

Catharine Weisel, wife of Joseph 22 NOV 1789- 21 FEB 1872, wife of Joseph Weisel

middle section Row 15, Cemetery #2, Ridge Valley Cemetary, Argus, West Rockhill Twp, PA

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:.

Joseph Weissel & Catharine child Elias b. 7 OCT 1809 bap 22 APR wit John Ort & Sophia (pg 184)

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:Elias Weissel

Gender:Male

Event Type:Christening

Event Date:22 Apr 1810

Event Place:GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH,TOHICKON,BUCKS,PENNSYLVANIA

Birth Date:07 Oct 1809

Birthplace:

Death Date:

Name Note:

Race (Original):

Father's Name:Joseph Weissel

Father's Birthplace:

Father's Age:

Mother's Name:Catharine

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-35K : 9 December 2014), Joseph Weissel in entry for Elias Weissel, 22 Apr 1810; Christening, citing GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH,TOHICKON,BUCKS,PENNSYLVANIA; FHL microfilm 974.8 B4PG V.31.

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:.

Son of Joseph Weissel d. 17 AUG 1817 – 7 yrs, 10 mo, 8 days (pg 281)

Bucks County Orphans Court records 1685-1852 File #7253 October 29, 1838, Probate court procedings and documentation for Mary Weisel, Richland Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Petition for Inquest on the Estate of Mary Weisel decd Oct 29th 1838. Entered Book No 9, page 312.

Summary of Mary Weisels probate proceedings from the Bucks County Orphan's Court:

Mary Weisel died intestate leaving no spouse. Michael and John Weisel, sons of Mary Weisel's deceased younger brother Joseph, were the adminstrators of Mary's estate. Mary's land and possesions were sold and the proceeds divided amongst her brothers and sister. Mary's surviving brothers and sisters are named and where they lived. For her brother Joseph who was deceased, and had left heirs, Joseph's 7 living children are named.

Inventory of Mary Weisels Estate was filed September 22, 1838. Her personal possesions, notes & bonds were appraised at $1830.80.

The petition to settle the estate was filed by John and Michael Weisel on October 28, 1838. A transcription of the petition follows at the end of this summary.

John and Michael Weisel petitioned to sell Mary Weisel's 64 acres of land on January 23, 1839, for the benefit of all the heirs. The land was sold for $1166.74.

The list of creditors and fees paid totaling $752.20 was submitted by John and Michael Weisel on April 27, 1840. $2,251.40 remained to be distributed to the heirs.

The final settlement was presented to the Bucks County Orphans Court on Sept 14, 1840.

Transcription of the "Petition for Inquest on the Estate of Mary Weisel decd [deceased]"

Bucks County, SS.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, -- To the Sheriff of Bucks County -- Greeting:

Whereas, at an Orphan's Court, held at Doylestown, in and for the County of Bucks, the 29th day of October

in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight. The Petition of Michael Weisel and

John Weisel two of the children of Joseph Weisel decd, who was a brother of Mary Weisel, Late of the township

of Richland in the county of Bucks, deceased -- was presented and read,

Respectfully Shewing, that the said Mary Weisel died intestate, leaving no spouse, but brothers and sisters and their Representatives viz George Weisel a brother in Bedford County, Jacob Weisel a brother in Bedford County, Peter Weisel a brother in Bedford County, John Weisel a brother in Bedford County, Elizabeth a sister married to Benjamin Stein of Philadelphia, and the issue of Joseph Weisel a decd brother viz Michael, John, Livia married to Dr. Chas. Meredith, Joseph, Hannah, Elizabeth, and Henry the last four of whom are in their minority & have guardians, that the said intestate died seized in her demesne as of fee of and in a certain messuage and tract of Sixty four acres and one hundred and thirty one perches of Lands Situated in Richland Township, bounded by lands of Jacob Smith, Abraham Dirstine and others.

Joseph (deceased, children: Michael, John,

Livina - wife of Dr. Charles Meredith, Joseph, Hannah, Elizabeth, and Henry,

last four minors).

Bucks County will abstracts 1825-1870. File #5661, Book 10, Page 558, Joseph Weisel/Wisel, Richland Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

[Text from abstract]

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Will written April 24, 1827

Wife Catherine, children John, Michael [other unnamed?], brother Peter.

Executors: wife Catherine and brother-in-law Henry Heller.

Witnesses: George Trumbower, Samuel Singmaster

[Will]

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Joseph Wisel (as spelled) of Richland Township Bucks County State of

Pennsylvania Yeoman being weak in body but of sound disposing mind and

memory thanks be given to the Almighty for the same do make and put in

writing this my last Will and Testament in manner following:

First I order and direct that all my just debt and funeral expenses be

carefully paid

Item I give and bequeath all my wearing apparel unto my two sons, John and

Michael to be equally divided between them

Item I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Catherine a feather bed

bedstead and sufficient bed clothing for the winter season, case of

drawers, table, the ** with her and four chairs to be at her own

disposal also a milk cow ** sheep.

Item It is my will that there be sufficient bread corn and meat if there is

sufficient on hand left for the use of my family for six months after

my decease.

Item It is my will and I order and Direct my executors herein after named

to sell at pubic or private sale all my land and tenements with the

buildings and apartments to the highest and best bidder and also all

my personal estate which is not herein bequeathed as soon as may be

the most convenient time after my decease hereby authorizing and

empowering my executor herein after named to make and execute a good

and lawful deed or Title to the purchaser of my plantation.

Item It is my will that after all my just debt are paid that all the

remainder of my Estate shall be divided as follows:

Item One third part thereof I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife

Catherine during the time she remains a widow which said one third

shall be put in interest and the interest paid unto her yearly during

the time aforesaid.

Item It is my will and I give and bequeath the remaining two thirds of my

estate unto all my children to be equally divided between them share

and share alike or their heirs.

Item It is my will that after the marriage or decease of my beloved wife

the said one third herein before left for her are shall be equally

divided between all my children and their heirs.

Item Whereas my brother Peter has left me to collect his rent and which

said rent is locked up with his other paper in my ** which I direct

shall not be taken account of in the inventory at my house but be

given to him when called for

Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my beloved wife Catherine and

my brother-in-law Henry Heller to be my executors of this my last will

and testament hereby declairing this and the foregoing page to be my

last will and testament in witness whereof I the said Joseph Wisel (as

written) have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty fourth day of

April in the year of Our Lord One Thousand With Hundred and Twenty

Seven.

Signed: Josep Weisel (as signed)

[Extracts from probate records]

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No. 5661

The Estate of Joseph Weisel

Register’s Office 1827

(Inventory of the goods and clothes of Joseph Weisel late of Richland

Township deceased --- filed October 22 1827.)

Settlement of the Estate of Joseph Weisel – Richland – Filed February 29th

1829.

Settlement of the accounts of Henry Heller and Catharine Weisel executors

of the estate of Joseph Weisel late of Richland Township, deceased.

By cash paid:

Register for proving will 4.50

Henry Hemmery .39

Valantine Opp 1.37

George Trumbauer 2.89

David Mumbauer .50

Peter Weisel 124.45

Sarah Weisel 30.00

David Singmaster 1.00

Samuel A. Smith 1.50

David Walp 6.56

Solomon Freis 8.00

Samuel A. Smith 2.00

Valentine Opp .50

Abraham Gerhart 1.06

Samuel Heller 7.21

Andrew Heller 4.00

Samuel Dirsti** .40

Charles E. Dubois 5.00

Valentine Opp 1.00

David Seiple 1.00

George Hicks .80

William Green 10.27

George Snyder .88

Samuel Moffly 7.25

George Beringer .30

Valentine Opp 1.00

A Statement of the accounts of Henry Heller and Catharine Weisel said

executors charge themselves as follows:

By amount of inventory on goods and chattels 360.15

Advance on sale of goods 99.19

To amount of land sold to Enoch Bihn 1000.00

To land sold to Geroge Beringer 146.49

Interest of Enoch Bihn 35.00

Interest of George Beringer 7.31

Interest of Samuel Shellenberger 5.00

Received of John Freed not in inventory 1.62

Account *** February 27th 1829 by

(signed by) Henry Heller & Catharine Weisel

Settlement Account of Henry Kemmuu guardian of Joseph Weisel (as written)

filed December 15, 1841.

Henry Kemmuu Gaurdian of Joseph Weisel a minor child of Joseph Weisel late

of Richland Twp.

1838 Apr. To amount of monies due as per sell in orphan court 166.95

interest 29.17.

By cash paid ward 1839 $50.00 Interest on same 5.25. Commisson on $196.12

@ 5 prcnt $9.80. Stating this account .50. Register clerks at Orphan Court

$3.00. Balance in guardians hands 127.57.

Wife Catherine, children John, Michael [other unnamed?], brother Peter.

Bucks County Orphans Records 1685-1852 974.821 MYE Bucks County Historical Society, Mercer Museum, Spruance Library Doylstown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. File #3746.

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 3746 – September 8, 1828 – Joseph Weisel, Richland Twp. Son, Michael, over 14 petitions for guardian. Adam Bartholomew appointed.

September 14, 1835 Widow Catharine, son Joseph over 14 and Henry under 14. Their guardian, David Welp is now deceased. Henry Kemerer appointed guardian.

US Federal Census 1850, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

1850 Census, Bucks Co, Milford Township, m432-75157 p.316, House # 386

Weisel, Michael* 40 Shoemaker PA

Maria 38 PA

Amanda 10 attending school PA

Daniel 12 attending school PA

Joseph 8 PA

Emaline 7 PA

William 5 PA

Charles 3 PA

Dianna 1 PA

[* - Living next door to Daniel H. Klein and wife Susan, possibly Maria's parents]

United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Bucks County 1860.

Milford Twp. Bucks County, PA Image 22

Michael Weisel 48

Maria 48

William 16

Eliza 11

Charles Heinrich 33

Amanda (age looks 24)

Dianna (Age looks 15)

Census - 1870 United States Federal. Milford, Bucks, Pennsylvania.

Name: Michael Weisel

Event Type: Census

Event Date: 1870

Event Place: Milford Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States

Event Place (Original): Milford, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States

Gender: Male

Age: 60

Race: White

Birth Year (Estimated): 1810

Birthplace: Pennsylvania

Page Number: 64

HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace

Michael WeiselM60Pennsylvania

Mariah WeiselF50Pennsylvania

Charles TickM10Pennsylvania

Elijah WeiselF19Pennsylvania

Ama KramanF5Pennsylvania

Household ID: 535

Line Number: 8

Citing this Record

"United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZLT-X1J : 15 June 2019), Ama Kraman in entry for Michael Weisel, 1870.

Bucks County, Pennsylvania Tombstone Inscriptions Spruance Library, Mercer Museum, Bucks County Historical Society, Doylestown, PA. Information is taken from card file located in the periodical room.

Michael Weisel 10 FEB 1811 –14 OCT 1877

Section H, Row 4, Lot 33 St. Johns Lutheran Cemetary, Spinnerstown, Milford Twp., Bucks County, PA

Bible of Samuel T. Weisel (1868- 19xx) Note - All names and dates have not been independently verified. (Bible in possesion of Clarence and Hazel Weisel family, Bucks Co., PA. Scanned images provided by Bonnie Swartley Martin, July 2002.).

FAMILY REGISTER

PARENT'S NAMES

Husband, Samuel T. Weisel

born Apr 15, 1868

Wife, Emma R. (Deaterly) Weisel

born Mar 1, 1869

Married, Mar 4, 1890

by Rev. F. Waltz in Sellersville, Bucks Co, Penn.

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Grandparents

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Born Died

Chas. S. Deaterly Dec 14, 1834 Jan 27, 1908 (74 yrs. 1 mo. 13 ds.)

Sarah S. Deaterly Apr 18, 1841 Apr 25, 1905 (64yrs. 7 da.)

Henry B. Weisel Aug 8, 1837 Feb 2, 1872 (34yrs. 5 mo. 25 da.)

Elizabeth E. Weisel Dec 20, 1838 Dec 11, 1876 (37 yrs. 11 mo. 9 da.)

Grandparents of Samuel T. Weisel

John Weisel - Born Aug 11, 1814 - Died Dec 13, 1897

Lydia Jan 9, 1819 - Jan 21, 1879

Great Grandparents of Samuel T. Weisel

Born Died

Joseph Weisel

Catherine Nov 22, 1789 - Feb. 21, 1872

Michael Kulp June 23, 1839 - Nov 19, 1885

Mary Amanda Texter Kulp June 30, 1837 - June 28, 1906

CHILDREN'S NAMES

Charles D. Weisel 7-18-1891

Harvey D. Weisel 10-5-1892

Elizabeth D. Weisel 6-5-1896

Milton D. Weisel 2-17-1901

MARRIAGES

Harvey D. Weisel to Ida Moyer 6-24-1914

Elizabeth D. weisel to Wilmer T Schaffer 1-2-1915

Elizabeth D. W. Schaffer to Horace J. Webner [no date]

Milton D. Weisel to Gladys Jones 6-15-1929

Harvey D. Weisel to Miriam Fluck Meyers 6-25-1930

Grandparents of Samuel T. Weisel

John Weisel - Born Aug 11, 1814 - Died Dec 13, 1897

Lydia Jan 9, 1819 - Jan 21, 1879

1880 US Federal Census, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Milford, Bucks, Pennsylvania, NA Film Number T9-1106, p.401C

John WEISEL Self Male W 65 PA Ret. Farmer PA PA

Mary TRUMBAUER Other Female W 47 PA K. House PA PA

[only Weisel in Milford Twp 1880 census]

Quakertown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, NA Film Number T9-1107, p. 2D

Chas. MEREDITH Self M Male W 70 PA Doctor PA PA

Olevia MEREDITH Wife M Female W 65 PA House Work PA PA

Issabella MEREDITH Dau S Female W 42 PA Teaches School PA PA

Rachael MEREDITH Dau S Female W 40 PA House Work PA PA

Milford, Bucks, Pennsylvania, NA Film Number T9-1106, p.401C

John WEISEL Self Male W 65 PA Ret. Farmer PA PA

Mary TRUMBAUER Other Female W 47 PA K. House PA PA

[only Weisel in Milford Twp 1880 census]

John is a retired farmer living with a house keeper.

Web - Find A Grave www.findagrave.com. Memorial #: 92813314.

John Weisel

Birth: 11 Aug 1814

Death: 13 Dec 1897 (aged 83)

Burial: Ridge Valley Cemetery, Sellersville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA

Plot: Old Section, Cemetery #2, Middle Section, Row #15

Memorial #: 92813314

Inscription: Aged 83 Yrs 3 Mo & 29 Days

Family Members

Parents

Catharine Heller Weisel 1789-1872

Spouse

Lydia Barndt Weisel 1819-1879

Siblings

Elias Weisel 1809-1817

Michael Weisel 1811-1877

Hannah Weisel Auer 1820-1887

Samuel Weisel 1824-1826

Henry Weisel 1826-1910

Children

Henry Barndt Weisel 1837-1872

Aaron Barndt Weisel 1854-1935

Created by: Tom Myers (47272121)

Added: 30 Jun 2012

URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92813314

Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 November 2019), memorial page for John Weisel (11 Aug 1814–13 Dec 1897), Find A Grave Memorial no. 92813314, citing Ridge Valley Cemetery, Sellersville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Tom Myers (contributor 47272121) .

1840 United States Federal Census, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

1840 Richland Twp, Bucks Co. PA roll m704_447, page 330, image 342

Charles Meredith

M: 30-39 = 1

F: <5 = 2, 20-29 = 1

United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Bucks County, 1850.

1850 Census Quakertown Village, Bucks Co. PA Image 4 Line 13.

Charles F. Meredith 42 M.D. PA

Livy 36 Pa

Isabella 15 PA

Rachel 12 PA

Sarah 8 PA

William H. 6 PA

Florence 6/12 PA

United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Bucks County 1860.

1860 Quakertown, Bucks Co, PA Image 6 line 28 visit 51

Chas F. Meredith 52 Montgomery Co. Phys

Olivia 42 Bucks Co.

Bella 23 Bucks Co. Tracker

Rachel 21 Bucks Co.

William H 16 Bucks Co. student

Florence 10 Bucks Co.

United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Bucks County, 1870.

1870 Census M593_1314 page 586 Image 301 Quakertown, Bucks Co., PA

Charles 61 Physician PA

Alivia 50 keeps house PA

Rachel 29 at Home Pa

William H. 26 Physician PA

Florence 20 at home PA

1880 US Federal Census, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Milford, Bucks, Pennsylvania, NA Film Number T9-1106, p.401C

John WEISEL Self Male W 65 PA Ret. Farmer PA PA

Mary TRUMBAUER Other Female W 47 PA K. House PA PA

[only Weisel in Milford Twp 1880 census]

Quakertown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, NA Film Number T9-1107, p. 2D

Chas. MEREDITH Self M Male W 70 PA Doctor PA PA

Olevia MEREDITH Wife M Female W 65 PA House Work PA PA

Issabella MEREDITH Dau S Female W 42 PA Teaches School PA PA

Rachael MEREDITH Dau S Female W 40 PA House Work PA PA

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:.

Joseph Weisel & Catharine child Joseph b. 5 JUN bap. 25 OCT 1818 wit Andrew Snyder & Mary (pg 198)

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:Joseph Weisel

Gender:Male

Event Type:Christening

Event Date:25 Oct 1818

Event Place:GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH,TOHICKON,BUCKS,PENNSYLVANIA

Birth Date:05 Jun 1818

Birthplace:

Death Date:

Name Note:

Race (Original):

Father's Name:Joseph Weisel

Father's Birthplace:

Father's Age:

Mother's Name:Catharine

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-SDQ : 9 December 2014), Joseph Weisel in entry for Joseph Weisel, 25 Oct 1818; Christening, citing GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH,TOHICKON,BUCKS,PENNSYLVANIA; FHL microfilm 974.8 B4PG V.31.

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:Joseph Weisel

Gender:Male

Event Type:Christening

Event Date:25 Oct 1818

Event Place:GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH,TOHICKON,BUCKS,PENNSYLVANIA

Birth Date:05 Jun 1818

Father's Name:Joseph Weisel

Mother's Name:Catharine

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," index, <i>FamilySearch</i> (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V2VV-SDQ : accessed 16 December 2014), Joseph Weisel in entry for Joseph Weisel, 25 Oct 1818; Christening, citing GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH,TOHICKON,BUCKS,PENNSYLVANIA; FHL microfilm 974.8 B4PG V.31.

Bucks County Orphans Records 1685-1852 974.821 MYE Bucks County Historical Society, Mercer Museum, Spruance Library Doylstown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. File #3746.

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 3746 – September 8, 1828 – Joseph Weisel, Richland Twp. Son, Michael, over 14 petitions for guardian. Adam Bartholomew appointed.

September 14, 1835 Widow Catharine, son Joseph over 14 and Henry under 14. Their

guardian, David Welp is now deceased. Henry Kemerer appointed guardian.

Web - Find A Grave www.findagrave.com. Memorial #: 130572778.

Hannah Weisel Auer

Birth: 9 Feb 1820

Death: 15 Jun 1887 (aged 67)

Burial: Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Applebachsville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA

Memorial #: 130572778

Family Members

Parents

Catharine Heller Weisel 1789-1872

Siblings

Elias Weisel 1809-1817

Michael Weisel 1811-1877

John Weisel 1814-1897

Samuel Weisel 1824-1826

Henry Weisel 1826-1910

Children

Reading Auer 1854-1926

Created by: Tom Myers (47272121)

Added: 29 May 2014

URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130572778/hannah-auer

Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 November 2019), memorial page for Hannah Weisel Auer (9 Feb 1820–15 Jun 1887), Find A Grave Memorial no. 130572778, citing Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Applebachsville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Tom Myers (contributor 47272121) .