History of Cambria County Book is available at the historical society in Ebensburg, Cambria County, PA http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacambri/books/Storey/v3/p494.html History of Cambria County, V.3.

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WILLIAM WYSEL, South Fork, was born October 20, 1856, son of Moses Wysel, and grandson of Joseph Wysel. The father of Joseph Wysel was George Wysel, who came from Maryland to Cambria County where he took up a tract of land in Mineral Point. Wysel Hill, which was then included within the limits of Bedford County, was named in his honor. He was a farmer and hunter. His brother John was a soldier in the revolutionary army. George Wysel lived to an advanced age.

Joseph Wysel, son of George Wysel, was born in Maryland, and was a child when the family moved to Pennsylvania. He owned a large tract of land in Mineral Point, and moved to Wabash, Indiana County [this is a mistake printed in book] where he ended his days. He was a Democrat and a member of the Lutheran Church.

Moses Wysel, son of Joseph Wysel, was bon December 19, 1831 and was reared on a farm, being at one time employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as a track foreman. During the Civil War he enlisted in the Eighteenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry, and in May 1864, was captured at Mine Run, whence he was taken to Andersonville prison where he died. He was interred at National Park July 28, 1865. [as printed in book]. He married December 19, 1855, Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Funk and they were the parents of three children: 1. William, of whom later. 2. Henrietta, born in 1858, wife of Ezra Oaks, had eight children. 3. Jennie, born in 1860, wife of Joseph Wicks, Junior, had ten children.

William Wysel, son of Moses and Elizabeth [Funk] Wysel was educated at the Soldiers' Orphans schools at Cassville and Jacksonville, Pennsylvania. He also pursued a course in mining from the Scranton school of correspondence. He was employed as a clerk until 1896 and in 1901 engaged in mercantile business, intrusting the management of the store to his son, while he himself worked at the trade of carpenter. For sixteen years he served as clerk of the borough council, and for the same length of time was school director. Fore three years he held the office of treasure of the borough school fund, and at present is assessor of first ward. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Mr. Wysel married, in 1876, Anna, daughter of Aaron Berkebile and they are the parents of the following children: Ella, born 1876; Alva B., 1878; Joseph, 1880; Henry, 1881; John W., 1884; Edith, 1886; Charles H., 1888; Laura, 1891; and Iva, 1896.

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WILLIAM WYSEL, South Fork, was born October 20, 1856, son of Moses Wysel, and grandson of Joseph Wysel.

Census - 1870 United States Federal. Marion Township, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States.

Name: William Wysel

Event Type: Census

Event Date: 1870

Event Place: Marion Township, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States

Event Place (Original): Marion, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States

Gender: Male

Age: 13

Race: White

Birth Year (Estimated): 1857

Birthplace: Pennsylvania

Page Number: 4

HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace

...

Emma WatsonF9Pennsylvania

Lucinda WatsonF9Pennsylvania

William WyselM13Pennsylvania

Henrietta WyselF12Pennsylvania

Jane WyselF8Pennsylvania

Sarah YarlettF12Pennsylvania

Household ID: school

Citing this Record

"United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZGS-XDW : 19 March 2020), Sarah Yarlett in entry for William Shinom, 1870.

US Federal Census Year: 1880 STATE: PA, COUNTY: Cambria.

TOWNSHIP: Croyle Twp MICROFILM#: T9-1110 p.295a

(Croyle Twp is South Fork, PA)

11 197 1 2 2 Wisel William W M 24 X Farmer Penna Penna Penna South Fork Croyle Twp

(Age could be 27)

12 197 1 2 2 Wisel Annie W F 25 . Wife . X . Keeping House Penna Penna Penna South Fork Croyle Twp

13 197 1 2 2 Wisel Ethel W F 4 . Daughter . Penna Penna Penna South Fork Croyle Twp

14 197 1 2 2 Wisel Alba U. W M 2 . Son . . Penna Penna Penna South Fork Croyle Twp

24 197 1 4 4 Funk Martin W M 56 X Laborer Coal Miner 3. Penna Penna Penna South Fork Croyle Twp

25 197 1 4 4 Funk Estor W F 52 . Wife . X .. Keeping House . Penna Penna Penna South Fork Croyle Twp

Census - 1910 United States Federal. South Fork, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States; ED 152, sheet 11A, family 160.

Name: William Wysel

Event Type: Census

Event Date: 1910

Event Place: South Fork, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States

Event Place (Original): South Fork, , Pennsylvania

Gender: Male

Age: 53

Marital Status: Married

Race: White

Race (Original): White

Relationship to Head of Household: Head

Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head

Birth Year (Estimated): 1857

Birthplace: Pennsylvania

Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania

Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania

Sheet Letter: A

Sheet Number: 11

Record Number: 3206

HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace

William WyselHeadM53Pennsylvania

Ann WyselWifeF55Pennsylvania

John WyselSonM25Pennsylvania

Laura WyselDaughterF19Pennsylvania

Iva WyselDaughterF14Pennsylvania

Nellie WyselGranddaughterF9Pennsylvania

Ethel WyselGranddaughterF7Pennsylvania

May WyselGranddaughterF6Pennsylvania

Laura WyselGranddaughterF4Pennsylvania

Kathleen WyselGranddaughterF1Pennsylvania

Citing this Record

"United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGQJ-6DB : accessed 22 March 2020), Kathleen Wysel in household of William Wysel, South Fork, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 152, sheet 11A, family 160, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1325; FHL microfilm 1,375,338.

Archive - LDS FHL Historical Record Collections https://familysearch.org/ Historical Record Collections https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953. 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: William Wysel

Event Type: Death

Event Date: 26 Sep 1923

Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Address: 3853 W 20 St.

Gender: Male

Age: 66

Marital Status: Married

Race: white

Occupation: none

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1856

Birthplace: Penna.

Birth Year (Estimated): 1857

Burial Date: 27 Sep 1923

Burial Place: South Fork, Penna.

Father's Name: Mose Wysel

Father's Birthplace: Penna.

Mother's Name: Elizabeth Funk

Mother's Birthplace: Penna.

Spouse's Name: Anna Wysel

Citing this Record

"Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X64C-WY2 : 15 August 2019), Anna Wysel in entry for William Wysel, 26 Sep 1923; citing Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, reference fn 53718; FHL microfilm 1,992,391.

Web - Find A Grave www.findagrave.com. Memorial #: 18563813.

William Wysel

Birth: 20 Oct 1856 Mineral Point, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: 28 Sep 1923 (aged 66) Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA

Burial: South Fork Cemetery, South Fork, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA

Plot: C - 39

Memorial #: 18563813

Bio: From the book "History of Cambria County" Page 494William Wysel, of South Fork, was born October 20, 1856, son of Moses Wysel and grandson of Joseph Wysel. The father of Joseph Wysel was George Wysel, who came from Maryland to Cambria County where he took up a tract of land at Mineral Point. Wysel Hill, which was then included within the limits of Bedford county, was named in his honor. He was a farmer and hunter. His brother John was a soldier in the revolutionary army, George Wysel lived to an advanced age.Joseph Wysel, son of George Wysel, was born in Maryland, and was a child when the family moved to Pennsylvania. He owned a large tract of land in Mineral Point, and moved to Wabash, Indiana county (editors note: this should read Indiana.) whree he ended his days. He was a democrat and a member of the Lutheran Church.Moses Wysel, son of Joseph Wysel, was born December 19, 1831 and was reared on a farm, being at one time employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as track foreman. During the Civil War he enlisted in the Eighteenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry, and in May 1864, was captured at Mine Run, whence he was taken to Andersonville prison, where he died. he was interred at National Park, July 18, 1865. He married, December 19, 1855, Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Funk, and they were the parents of three children: 1. William, of whom later; 2. Henrietta, born 1858, wife of Ezra Oaks, had eight children; 3. Jennie, born in 1860, wife of Joseph Wicks, Junior, had ten children.William Wysel, son of Moses and Elizabeth (Funk) Wysel, was educated at the Soldiers' Orphans schools at Cassville and Jacksonville, Pennsylvania. He also pursued a course in mining from the Scranton shool of correspondence. He was employed as a clerk until 1896, and in 1901 engaged in mercantile business, intrusting the management of the store to his son, while he himself worked at the trade of carpenter. For sixteen years he served as clerk of the borough council and for the same length of tiem was school director. For three years he held the office of treasurer of the borough shcool fund, and at present is assessor of first ward. He is a Republican and a memeber of the Methodist Episcopal church.Mr. Wysel married, in 1876, Anna, daughter of Aaron Berkebile, and they are the parents of the following children: Ella, born 1876; Alva B., 1878; Joseph, 1880; Henry, 1881; John W., 1884; Edith, 1886; Charles H., 1888; Laura, 1891; and Iva, 1896.

Gravesite Details George Wysel orignally spelled the name Weisel, his grandson Moses changed the spelling to Wisel and Wysel. Other family members who moved south add used both ie Wiysel.

Family Members

Parents

Moses Wisel 1834-1864

Elizabeth Funk Moore 1839-1899

Spouse

Susanne Berkebile Wysel 1855-1926

Siblings

Jane Wysel Wicks 1862-1913

Children

Ethel Nettie Wysel Schofield 1876-1963

Alva Vernon Wysel 1878-1951

Joseph Lemon Wysel 1880-1952

William Wysel 1882-1965

John Wallace Wysel 1884-1968

Edith May Wysel Treece 1886-1964

Iva O Wysel 1887-1975

Laura Wysel 1891-1966

Originally Created by: Sara Deffenbaugh (46898904)

Added: 23 Mar 2007

URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18563813

Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 22 March 2020), memorial page for William Wysel (20 Oct 1856–28 Sep 1923), Find A Grave Memorial no. 18563813, citing South Fork Cemetery, South Fork, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave (contributor 8) .

History of Cambria County Book is available at the historical society in Ebensburg, Cambria County, PA http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacambri/books/Storey/v3/p494.html History of Cambria County, V.3.

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WILLIAM WYSEL, South Fork, was born October 20, 1856, son of Moses Wysel, and grandson of Joseph Wysel. The father of Joseph Wysel was George Wysel, who came from Maryland to Cambria County where he took up a tract of land in Mineral Point. Wysel Hill, which was then included within the limits of Bedford County, was named in his honor. He was a farmer and hunter. His brother John was a soldier in the revolutionary army. George Wysel lived to an advanced age.

Joseph Wysel, son of George Wysel, was born in Maryland, and was a child when the family moved to Pennsylvania. He owned a large tract of land in Mineral Point, and moved to Wabash, Indiana County [this is a mistake printed in book] where he ended his days. He was a Democrat and a member of the Lutheran Church.

Moses Wysel, son of Joseph Wysel, was bon December 19, 1831 and was reared on a farm, being at one time employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as a track foreman. During the Civil War he enlisted in the Eighteenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry, and in May 1864, was captured at Mine Run, whence he was taken to Andersonville prison where he died. He was interred at National Park July 28, 1865. [as printed in book]. He married December 19, 1855, Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Funk and they were the parents of three children: 1. William, of whom later. 2. Henrietta, born in 1858, wife of Ezra Oaks, had eight children. 3. Jennie, born in 1860, wife of Joseph Wicks, Junior, had ten children.

William Wysel, son of Moses and Elizabeth [Funk] Wysel was educated at the Soldiers' Orphans schools at Cassville and Jacksonville, Pennsylvania. He also pursued a course in mining from the Scranton school of correspondence. He was employed as a clerk until 1896 and in 1901 engaged in mercantile business, intrusting the management of the store to his son, while he himself worked at the trade of carpenter. For sixteen years he served as clerk of the borough council, and for the same length of time was school director. Fore three years he held the office of treasure of the borough school fund, and at present is assessor of first ward. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Mr. Wysel married, in 1876, Anna, daughter of Aaron Berkebile and they are the parents of the following children: Ella, born 1876; Alva B., 1878; Joseph, 1880; Henry, 1881; John W., 1884; Edith, 1886; Charles H., 1888; Laura, 1891; and Iva, 1896.

Mr. Wysel married, in 1876, Anna, daughter of Aaron Berkebile and they are the parents of the following children: Ella, born 1876; Alva B., 1878; Joseph, 1880; Henry, 1881; John W., 1884; Edith, 1886; Charles H., 1888; Laura, 1891; and Iva, 1896.

Ibid.

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WILLIAM WYSEL, South Fork, was born October 20, 1856, son of Moses Wysel, and grandson of Joseph Wysel. The father of Joseph Wysel was George Wysel, who came from Maryland to Cambria County where he took up a tract of land in Mineral Point. Wysel Hill, which was then included within the limits of Bedford County, was named in his honor. He was a farmer and hunter. His brother John was a soldier in the revolutionary army. George Wysel lived to an advanced age.

Joseph Wysel, son of George Wysel, was born in Maryland, and was a child when the family moved to Pennsylvania. He owned a large tract of land in Mineral Point, and moved to Wabash, Indiana County [this is a mistake printed in book] where he ended his days. He was a Democrat and a member of the Lutheran Church.

Moses Wysel, son of Joseph Wysel, was bon December 19, 1831 and was reared on a farm, being at one time employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as a track foreman. During the Civil War he enlisted in the Eighteenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry, and in May 1864, was captured at Mine Run, whence he was taken to Andersonville prison where he died. He was interred at National Park July 28, 1865. [as printed in book]. He married December 19, 1855, Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Funk and they were the parents of three children: 1. William, of whom later. 2. Henrietta, born in 1858, wife of Ezra Oaks, had eight children. 3. Jennie, born in 1860, wife of Joseph Wicks, Junior, had ten children.

William Wysel, son of Moses and Elizabeth [Funk] Wysel was educated at the Soldiers' Orphans schools at Cassville and Jacksonville, Pennsylvania. He also pursued a course in mining from the Scranton school of correspondence. He was employed as a clerk until 1896 and in 1901 engaged in mercantile business, intrusting the management of the store to his son, while he himself worked at the trade of carpenter. For sixteen years he served as clerk of the borough council, and for the same length of time was school director. Fore three years he held the office of treasure of the borough school fund, and at present is assessor of first ward. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Mr. Wysel married, in 1876, Anna, daughter of Aaron Berkebile and they are the parents of the following children: Ella, born 1876; Alva B., 1878; Joseph, 1880; Henry, 1881; John W., 1884; Edith, 1886; Charles H., 1888; Laura, 1891; and Iva, 1896.

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Mr. Wysel married, in 1876, Anna, daughter of Aaron Berkebile and they are the parents of the following children: Ella, born 1876; Alva B., 1878; Joseph, 1880; Henry, 1881; John W., 1884; Edith, 1886; Charles H., 1888; Laura, 1891; and Iva, 1896.