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 Biographies 974.821 Spruance Library, Bucks County Historical Society, Mercer Museum Doylestown Twp., Bucks County, Pennsylvania The book was first published in 1899 by the Biographical Publishing Co., of Buffalo. The edition used was a 1992 reprint done by Will-Britt Books of Jamison, PA. There was no indication of an author or compiler.

Mrs. Jane G. Kinsey - …the relict of the late Samuel Kinsey who traces his ancestors back to Samuel Kinsey, a farmer and member of the Society of Friends, who emigrated from England to America. His son, John, the Grandfather of the subject’s husband was born in Buckingham where he tilled the soil. He married Margaret Kitchen, a Solebury Friend and of their children, one John Kinsey, the father of Samuel. Samuel Kinsey moved to Quakertown and died in 1888. He had married twice, first to Martha F. Custard, a daughter of George and Hannah (Faulke) Custard and they had three children; Charles F. of Georgetown, S.C.; George C. of Richland Twp., and Emma Irene who married Dr. William H. Meredith, who was one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Bucks County. Dr. Meredith is descended from an old and well known Welsh family which was established in this country by Simon Meredith, his great-grandfather. Dr. Joseph Meredith, a son of Simon was born in Doylestown and, after graduating from the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia began practicing at Gwynedd, PA where he continued until his removal to Quakertown in 1836. He practiced there until 1888 when he retired. He died in 1896. His son, Charles F. Meredith was one of the good and substantial citizens of Quakertown for many years. He married Olivia Weisel and the following children blessed their union; Isabella, Rachel, Sarah, William H., and Florence M. Dr. William H. Meredith was graduated from Jefferson Medical College and practiced in Quakertown, having a large and lucrative patronage.

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

Age 70, occupation is doctor.

Ibid.

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