Husband:
Wife:
Children:
Marriage:
bef Aug, 1784
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA1
Name:
George WISEL
Sex:
Male
Father:
Mother:
Birth:
c. 1755
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
--Birth year recorded on his grave marker "George Wisel, 1754-1850".
--Source: US Census 1850 Mortality Schedule. Died Jan 1850, aged 95 years, Conemaugh Twp, Cambria County, Penn. (1850-95=1755)
--A church birth record for George Weisel/Wisel has not been found.
Military:
1781 (age 25-26)
George's Father-in-law, Valentine Rohr was a resident of Haycock Twp, Bucks County and died 1774 in Haycock Twp. When George Wisel enlisted Oct 1781 in the Revolutionary War he was either a resident of Haycock Twp or enlisted in Haycock Twp.
Residence:
Aug, 1784 (age 28-29)1
Residence:
Sep 17, 1789 (age 33-34)
Bedford Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
http://www.pa-roots.com/~bedford/search.html (December 2003)
Bedford County Genealogy Project Deed Board
17 Sep 1789. John McCLEAN applied for 40 acres adjoining lands of James DUNLAP on the east, George LAUREL on the north, and George WISEL on the west situate in Bedford Twp.
(Source: Early Land Applications, Bedford County, PA)
<i>Note -- Nov. 2016 this land grant may also refer a (John) George Weisel (1758-1844), son of George Weisel and Anna Maria Cressman.</i>
Census:
1800 (age 44-45)
Pennsylvania, Bedford County4
Possessions:
Jun 7, 1803 (age 47-48)
-; Summerhill Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Deed Book 14, page 791, August 7, 1856 Cambria County, Pennsylvania
George Wisel estate.
Whereas George Wisel, late of the Township of Conemaugh .... deceased, became in his lifetime lawfully seised in his demise etc. in the deed executed to him in Summerhill Township to the said George Wisel adjoing other land of George Wisel bearing the date of the seventh day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three: containing 100 acres; being so thereof seised as afore said the said George Wisel for a valuable consideration did on the fifth day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty seven by an endoresement on the back of the Deed executed to him by a certain Philip Dimond for the land above described assigned etc ... to George Murray who paid to George Wisel the consideration money in full etc. Neither the deed from Philip Dimond nor the one to George Murray had ever been acknowledged and George Wisel in his lifetime did not complete the title to George Murray. etc.... After the death of George Wisel to wit on the 4th day of June in the year 1855 the said George Murray presented a petition to Orphans Court to prove said contract etc.... The High Sheriff and Court approved and gave the land to George Murray on Dec. 5, 1855.
On July 1849, George Wisel made arrangements to sell land to George Shaffer - he, George Wisel died before arrangements could be completed and George Murray as executor completed the sale, Aug. 7, 1855.
Copied by Edna Lehman,
Curator, Cambria County Historical Society
Ebensburg, PA
Census:
1820 (age 64-65)
Pennsylvania, Cambria County, Conemaugh Twp5
Census:
1830 (age 74-75)
Pennsylvania, Cambria County, Conemaugh Twp6
Census:
1840 (age 84-85)
Pennsylvania, Cambria County, Conemaugh Twp7
Residence:
1848 (age 92-93)8
Residence:
Aug, 1849 (age 93-94)
Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mountain Sentinel - Ebensburg, Cambria County, PA., August, 1849
PUBLIC SALE... To be sold at Public Sale at Saturday the first day of September next, by the subscriber, attorney in fact of George Wisel, Sr., at the residence of the said George Wisel, in Conemaugh township, a certain tract of land, containing 124 acres, or thereabouts. There is an Excellent Orchard on the premises, with moderately good log buildings, and about 30 acres cleared. The situation is a very desirable one, convenient to the Portage Railroad, and to the contemplated route of the Central Railroad.
There will also be sold at the same time and place a variety of personal property, consisting in part of, one set of blacksmith's tools, Carpenter tools, Sugar Kettles, one Cow, one Loom, and Household and Kitchen Furniture too numerous to mention.
The terms will be made known at the premises on the day of the sale. Sale to
commence at 10 o'clock, A.M. GEORGE MURRAY August 8, 1849
Misc:
Aug 30, 1849 (age 93-94)
Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA9
Death:
Jan, 1850 (age 94-95)
Source: US Census 1850 Mortality Schedule. Died Jan 1850, aged 95 years, Conemaugh Twp, Cambria County, Penn.
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Mountain Sentinel - Ebensburg, PA. Feb. 21, 1850
Executor's Notice
Notice is hereby given in Letters of Testimentary on the estate of George Weisel, late of Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned by the Register of the said County. All those indebted to said estate are requested to settle their respective accounts, and those having claims against said estate will present them duly authenticated for settlement.
George Murray Executor
Feb. 21, 1850.
The Johnstown Echo will please copy.
Copied by Edna Lehman,
Curator, Cambria County Historical Society
Ebensburg, PA
Burial:
1850
Pennsylvania, Cambria County, East Taylor Township, Wysel Hill Cemetery
Wysel Hill Cemetery
East Taylor Township
Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Information contributed by Sara Deffenbaugh
Directions:
The cemetery is located at the end of Bartlebaugh Road.
You have to park at the end of the blacktop and walk
about 50 feet, his grave is along the edge of the trees
on the right, there is usually an American Flag marking it.
Inscriptions of gravestones:
WISEL, George Jr.
1754
Jan 1850
WISEL, Margaret
1756
1849
(maiden name ROHR)
Inscription on marker:
GEORGE WISEL
PVT PA MILITIA
REVOLUTIONARY WAR
1754 - 1850
Name:
Margaret ROHR
Sex:
Female
Father:
Mother:
Birth:
c. 1754
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA14
Confirmation:
Oct 11, 1772 (age 17-18)
Tohickon Union (Reformed) Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania15,16
Death:
btw May, 1848 and 1855 (age 93-101)
-Wife Margaret is included in the will of her husband executed May 29, 1848.
-Wife Margaret is not included in the estate settlment of her husband in 1855.
Burial:
btw 1848 and 1855
Pennsylvania, Cambria County, East Taylor Township, Wysel Cemetery
Name:
John WISEL
Sex:
Male
Birth:
Mar 2, 1785
Baptism:
Feb 28, 1786 (age 0)
Tohickon Union (Reformed) Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Census:
1830 (age 44-45)
Pennsylvania, Cambria County, Conemaugh Twp6
Residence:
May, 1848 (age 63)19
Death:
aft 1855 (age 69-70)
John Weisel received from the estate of his father George Weisel $742.38 in 1855.
Name:
Mary WISEL
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Death:
aft 1855
Received $200 from the estate of her father in 1855.
Name:
Elizabeth WISEL
Sex:
Female
Death:
aft May, 184820
Name:
Sarah WISEL
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Death:
aft 1855
Received $10.00 from the estate of her father in 1855.
Name:
Joseph WISEL
Sex:
Male
Spouse (1):
Spouse (2):
Birth:
c. 1794
Pennsylvania, USA21
Census:
1840 (age 45-46)
Pennsylvania, Cambria County, Conemaugh Twp7
Possessions:
Apr 25, 1844 (age 49-50)
-; Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Cambria County, Pennsylvania, Deed Book 7, page 384
George Wisel to Joseph Wisel - April 25, 1844
Deed between George Wisel and Margaret Weisel, his wife, of Conemaugh Township for consideration of one dollar paid by Joseph Wisel for a portion of land warranted in the name of John Proctor in 1793, on the north side of the Conemaugh River, and later sold to George Wisel.
Copied by Edna Lehman,
Curator, Cambria County Historical Society
Ebensburg, PA
Census:
1850 (age 55-56)
Pennsylvania, Cambria County, Conemaugh Twp22
Census:
1860 (age 65-66)
Waltz Township, Wabash County, Indiana, USA23
Death:
aft 1860 (age 65-66)
Received $950.00 from the estate of his father in 1855.
In his son Alexander's biograpthy, he says his father Joseph died during the Civil War.
Name:
Catherine WISEL
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Birth:
c. 1795
Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse:
1850 (age 54-55)
Census
Death:
Oct 9, 1881 (age 85-86)
Taylor township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Received $10.00 from the estate of her father in 1855.
Weekly Democrat 12 Oct 1881 Johnstown, Cambria County, PA.
Goughnour - In Taylor township, on Sunday, Oct. 9, 1881, Catharine, relict of Christian Goughnour, deceased, aged 86 years.
The following section is notes from unknown author: (perhaps Ethal Adams Baker)
They are notes only, and should be verified.
Deed Bk. Vol. I, p. 11 & Deed Bk. 7, p. 384, Ebensburg, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania
show that George Weisel and his wife Margaret were residents of St. Clair Twp,
Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.
In 1803 and 1806 George Weisel bought a large tract of land above the mouth of
Salt Lick Run on the north side of the Little Conemaugh River, in Quenmahonig
Twp, then Somerset Co, now Cambria Co. [Source for these purchases was not
given, perhaps the source is the two Deed books in the paragraph above?]
>>>
George Weisel, b. 1754 - 6, Bucks Co., PA., d. 1850, aged 95 years, Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA (1850 Mortality Schedule). In the St. Clair's Twp., Bedford Co., PA in 1800 census, m. 1783 in Bucks Co., PA (see Deed Bk 25, p. 6, Doylestown, Bucks Co., PA for marriages and parentage of Margaret Rohr). Margaret Rohr, b. abt. 1754 - 6 (Tohicken Church Records, p. 313, 1st. Communion 10-11-1772), d. Cambria Co., PA, 1849, daughter of Valentine & Barbara (probably Haman) Rohr, granddaughter of the immigrant John Jacob Rohr who sailed from Rotterdam on the ship "Britannia" arriving in Philidelphia 9-21-1731. Gave age as 28. In a transcript of the "Petition For Township Organization 1745" for Haycock Twp., Bucks Co., PA, Jacob Rohr, a signer, gave his date of arrival as 9-21-1731. (Ref: Bucks County Historical Society: PA German Pioneers, Hisnke, pp. 47 - 54). Jacob Rohr was one of the 1st trustees of the Lutheran congregation of the Tohicken Union Church of Bucks Co., PA. (Tohicken Union Church Records, Hinke, pp. 19 - 21 0.
George Weisel, a weaver by trade, served as a private (in lieu of Michael Roar (Rohr) (his brother-in-law to be) in Capt. Manus Yost's Co., of Bucks Co. Militia of Haycock Twp., shown as of 10-14-1781, p. 432 of 5th S., Vol. 5, PA Archives. On pg. 428 he also is shown as of 10-11-1781. This Co. was of the 1st Batalion, Col. John Keller's Regiment.
In PA. Archives, 3 S., V. 13, Tax Lists from Richland Twp., Bucks Co., his father George Weisel is shown as a property owner and he is shown as a single man in the years 1781 - 1783. Married in 1783, he is shown as George Weisel, Jr., also a property owner of less size tract of land than that of his father. (see deed book 25, pg. 6; deed book 31 pg. 31; deed book 23, pg. 392, Doylestown, Bucks Co., PA). In the years 1786 - 1787 he appears as George Weisel, Jr., along with the name of his father. George Weisel Jr., owned property in St. Clair's Twp., Bedford Co., PA, (see deed book V. I, pg. 11 and deed book 7, pg. 384, Ebensburg, PA). (see DAR application papers of Ethel Adams Baker, National #459539, ancestor, George Weisel, approved 1958).
John Wisel does not appear in the Cambria County 1840 or 1850 census.
It is unknown where he relocated.
The 1830 census shows John as having a family. A wife between age 20-29 years, two daughters under 5, one son under 5, and one son under age 10.
The published biography of Alexander Wiysel says Joseph and Susanna Wissinger had 6 children. 4 were still living in 1889. (Refer to sources for son Alexander) Six children agrees with the 1850 census as there are 4 children at home, Esther has married and left home, and Alexander is adjacent in the census.
This does not agree with the 1860 census which includes 6 additional children. At least 4 of the children (Jacob, Daniel, Henry, and Rachel) should have been included on the 1850 census. Did Joseph marry a second time to a different Susanna about the same age as his first wife? There is evidence this is the case, that the mother of the younger children is Susanna/Susan Horner.
In the 1880 census for Alexander Wisel, Daniel and Mattie (Martha) are included in the household and the relationship given is brother and sister [of Alexander]. The evidence supports Joseph Wisel as the father of all 12 children.
The writings of Ethyl Adams Baker, a descendant of Rachel Wisel, state the parents of Rachel are Joseph Wisel and Susanna Horner. As of this time, no documentation has been uncovered to verify the parents of Rachel. The death record of Jacob Wisel lists his father as Joseph Wisel and mother as Susan Horner.
The first 6 children are assigned to Joseph Wisel and Susanna Wissinger per Alexander's biography and the 1850 census. The second 6 children are assigned to Joseph Wisel and Susanna Horner per Jacob Wisel's Wabash Co, IN death record and the writings of Etheyl Adams Baker.
Notes:
1) From the Will of John Horner, Ebensburg Court House, Will Book 1, p. 15, March 29, 1814, resident of Conemaugh Twp, John Horner names his wife as Susanna and has minor
children but they are not named. This woman is not a good candiate as she would be about 15 years older than the census data which has Susanna born about 1804.
2) July 2002, Comments by Sara Deffenbaugh, a descendant of Joseph Wisel and is researching this line - "We don't have any source for Susanna Horner d/o John Horner and as of this date I haven't been able to find any firm proof. We also know about the entry in Ludwig's will concerning Joseph Wisel but so far have not been able to verify that the Susanna mentioned is indeed Susanna Wissinger d/o Ludwig. I have spent many hours at the historical society looking through family files and anything I can find with Wissinger & Wisel but so far, nothing. I also contacted Bob Wissinger who is a direct decendant of
Ludwig and he has never found any concrete proof."
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Register of Deeds, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Deed of conveyance between George Weizel of Richland Twp and Margaret his wife to Michael Rhoar of Haycock Twp, Bucks County. August 1784 (Deed Book 25, page 6, Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania).
This Indenture made the ... Day of August in the year of our Lord 1784 between
George Weizel of Richland Twp. Bucks County and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and Margaret his wife (late Margaret Rhoar) of one part and Michael Rhoar of
Haycock Twp, Bucks County and Commonwealth aforesaid, wheelwright of the other
part. Whereas Valentine Rhoar (late of Haycock Twp.) deceased being by virtue of
Warrant from the Hon. Proprietors of PA aforesaid in his lifetime seized of a certain
tract of land in the Haycock Twp and also in possesion of a certain tract of Lottery
Land called Monocacia situate also in Haycock Twp. And whereas the said Valentine
Rhoar died intestate leaving a widow Barbara and the following children: Jacob; Michael;
John; Valentin,;Catherine; Margaret; Susanna & Mary Rhoar.
[lengthy document and continues with details of land transfer to Barbara, widow of Valentine
Rhoar]
This Indenture made the ... Day of August in the year of our Lord 1784 between
George Weizel of Richland Twp. Bucks County and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and Margaret his wife (late Margaret Rhoar)
Compiled by Wesley M. Robinson of Greensburg, PA, Weisel Revolutionary War Record (The Pennsylvania Archives, Series 5, Volume 5,).
Name Source Address Date Service
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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, 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.
Web - https://www.ancestry.com/. Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Card Files, 1775-1916.
Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Card Files, 1775-1916
Name George Wisel
Residence Place Bucks
Enlistment Date 1775-1783
Enlistment Place Pennsylvania, USA
Muster Date Oct 1781
Regiment 1st Regt. of Foot, Col. John Keller
Pennsylvania State Archives; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Revolutionary War Military Abstract Card File; Series Number: 13.50
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/744279:62200
1800 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Bedford and St. Clair Townships Census Year 1800 Microfile # M32-36 State PA County Bedford District Bedford and St. Clair Townships Enumerator Thomas Vickroy, assistant to the Marshall of the State of Pennsylvania Written Page# 458.
Wisel, John - Bedford and St. Clair Townships, p.78A ln 21
M: <10 = 3, 26-45 = 2 F: 26-46 = 1
Wisel, George - Bedford and St. Clair Townships, p 78A ln 22
M: <10 = 2, 10-16 = 1, 26-45 = 1 F: <10 = 2, 10-16=2, 26-45=1
Weisel, John Roll 36, page 458, line 24
M: <10 = 2, 26-45 = 1 F: <10 = 2?, 16-25 = 1
Weisel, Samuel page 459, line 1
US Federal Census 1820 Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Conemaugh Twp REEL: M33-98 PAGE NO: 186 ENUMERATOR: Moses Canan
186 24 WEISALL George, farmer
M: <10 = 1, 10-17 = 2, 26-45 = 1, 45+ = 1
F: <10 = 1, 16-25 = 1, 45+ = 1
US Federal Census 1830 Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Wisell, John Conemaugh Township, Roll M19-161, page 174,line 15
M: <5 = 1, 5-9 = 1, 30-39 = 1 F: <5 = 2, 20-29 = 1
Wisell, George Conemaugh Township, Roll 161, page 174,line 16
M: 70-79 = 1 F: 70-79 = 1
US Federal Census 1840 Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Wisel, Joseph Conemaugh Township, Roll 451, page 11 line 14
M: <5 = 1, 5-9 = 1, 10-14 = 1, 40-49 = 1
F: <5 = 1, 5-9 = 1, 10-14 = 2, 30-40 = 1
Wisel, George Conemaugh Township, Roll 451, page 11 line 15
M: 80-89 = 1 F: 80-89 = 1
George Wisel, WILL OF GEORGE WISEL OF CAMBRIA CO., PA. EBENSBURG, PA, Ninth of May, 1848 (Cambria County Courthouse, Ebensburg, PA. File #577 Filed Feb. 14, 1850, Admitted to Probate Feb. 15, 1850, Registered in Will Book Page 351).
WILL OF GEORGE WISEL OF CAMBRIA CO., PA.
EBENSBURG, PA, Ninth of May, 1848
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN.
I George Wisel of the county of Cambria in the State of Pennsylvania,
Farmer, being weak in body and of Sound mind, Memory and understanding but
considering the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and publish this my
last will and testament in manner & form to wit:
First: It is my will and I do order that all my Just debts and funeral
expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my
decease.
I give and bequeath unto my said wife the use and occupation of my
plantation until her death situated in Conemaugh Township Cambria County, Then
I give and devise the said plantation unto my son John Wisel his heirs and
assigns forever or the amount of money which will be due on the above mentioned
plantation which is situated in Conemaugh Township County and State aforesaid
containing one hundred and twenty acres or thereabouts.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Yunt the sum of two hundred
dollars to her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Wisel four hundred
dollars for her services and attendance to her father and mother and a one year
old heifer to her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Mixel ten dollars to her
heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Catherine Goughnour ten dollars to
her heirs and assigns forever.
And, as touching all the rest residue and remainder of my Estate real
and personal, of what kind or nature whatsoever the same may be in the County
of Cambria foresaid or elsewhere, I give and devise the same unto my said wife
Margaret during her natural life and from and emediately after her decease, I
give and devise the said unto my son John Wisel and Joseph Wisel and my
daughter Elizabeth Wisel and their heirs and assigns forever to be equally
divided among them.
I direct that all my stock in trade be sold at public vendue or outcry
for good current money or on such credit in such a manner as is usual in like
cases to insure the full and punctual payment thereof, and to effect this may
intention, I do hereby vest in my executor full power and authority to dispose
of in every respect as I could do myself if living.
And I do hereby make and ordain my Esteemed neighbor George Murray
Executor of this my last will and testament reposing full confidence in his
integrity to perform the trust thus committed to him.
In witness whereof George Wisel the Testator have to this my Will
written on one sheet of paper, set my hand this twenty ninth day of May, in the
year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty eight.
Signed and delivered in the
presence of us who have
subscribed in the presence
of other.
Thomas McConnell (Seal) George Wisel (Seal)
George Murray (Seal) (Signed in
German)
Comments by Sara Deffenbaugh:
Copied word for word from actual will as filed at the Cambria County Courthouse, Ebensburg, PA. The original Will is stored with all the old papers at the old jail on Sample St., Ebensburg, PA File #577 Filed Feb. 14, 1850, Admitted to Probate Feb. 15, 1850, Registered in Will Book Page 351
I give and bequeath unto my said wife the use and occupation of my
plantation until her death situated in Conemaugh Township Cambria County
Newspaper. The Mountain Sentinel (Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, 09 Aug 1849, Thu. Page 3.
PUBLIC SALE!
To be sold at Public Sale at Saturday the first day of September next, by the subscriber, attorney in fact of George Wisel, Sr., at the residence of the said George Wisel, in Conemaugh township, a certain
TRACT OF LAND,
containing one hundred and twenty four acres, or thereabouts. There is an
EXCELLENT ORCHARD
on the premises, with moderately good log buildings, and about thirty acres cleared. The situation is a very desirable one, convenient to the Portage Railroad, and to the contemplated route of the Central Railroad.
There will also be sold at the same time and place a variety of personal property, consisting in part of One sett of Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter Tools, Sugar Kettles, one Cow, one Loom, and Household and Kitchen Furniture too numerous to mention.
The terms will be made known at the premises on the day of sale. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A.M.
George Wisel, WILL OF GEORGE WISEL OF CAMBRIA CO., PA. EBENSBURG, PA, Ninth of May, 1848 (Cambria County Courthouse, Ebensburg, PA. File #577 Filed Feb. 14, 1850, Admitted to Probate Feb. 15, 1850, Registered in Will Book Page 351). Cambria County Courthouse, Ebensburg, PA. File #577 Filed Feb. 14, 1850.
WILL OF GEORGE WISEL OF CAMBRIA CO., PA.
EBENSBURG, PA, Ninth of May, 1848
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN.
I George Wisel of the county of Cambria in the State of Pennsylvania,
Farmer, being weak in body and of Sound mind, Memory and understanding but
considering the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and publish this my
last will and testament in manner & form to wit:
First: It is my will and I do order that all my Just debts and funeral
expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my
decease.
I give and bequeath unto my said wife the use and occupation of my
plantation until her death situated in Conemaugh Township Cambria County, Then
I give and devise the said plantation unto my son John Wisel his heirs and
assigns forever or the amount of money which will be due on the above mentioned
plantation which is situated in Conemaugh Township County and State aforesaid
containing one hundred and twenty acres or thereabouts.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Yunt the sum of two hundred
dollars to her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Wisel four hundred
dollars for her services and attendance to her father and mother and a one year
old heifer to her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Mixel ten dollars to her
heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Catherine Goughnour ten dollars to
her heirs and assigns forever.
And, as touching all the rest residue and remainder of my Estate real
and personal, of what kind or nature whatsoever the same may be in the County
of Cambria foresaid or elsewhere, I give and devise the same unto my said wife
Margaret during her natural life and from and emediately after her decease, I
give and devise the said unto my son John Wisel and Joseph Wisel and my
daughter Elizabeth Wisel and their heirs and assigns forever to be equally
divided among them.
I direct that all my stock in trade be sold at public vendue or outcry
for good current money or on such credit in such a manner as is usual in like
cases to insure the full and punctual payment thereof, and to effect this may
intention, I do hereby vest in my executor full power and authority to dispose
of in every respect as I could do myself if living.
And I do hereby make and ordain my Esteemed neighbor George Murray
Executor of this my last will and testament reposing full confidence in his
integrity to perform the trust thus committed to him.
In witness whereof George Wisel the Testator have to this my Will
written on one sheet of paper, set my hand this twenty ninth day of May, in the
year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty eight.
Signed and delivered in the
presence of us who have
subscribed in the presence
of other.
Thomas McConnell (Seal) George Wisel (Seal)
George Murray (Seal) (Signed in
German)
Comments by Sara Deffenbaugh:
Copied word for word from actual will as filed at the Cambria County Courthouse, Ebensburg, PA. The original Will is stored with all the old papers at the old jail on Sample St., Ebensburg, PA File #577 Filed Feb. 14, 1850, Admitted to Probate Feb. 15, 1850, Registered in Will Book Page 351
Last will and testament. Includes names of 6 children.
Newspaper. Mountain Sentinel (Ebensburg, Pennsylvania) 28 Feb 1850, Thu, Page 3.
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary on the estate of George Weisel, late of Conemaugh tp. Cambria county, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned by the Register of said county. All those indebted to said estate are required to settle their respective accounts, and those having claims against said estate will present them duly authenticated for settlement. Geo. Murrya, Executer. Feb 21, 1850 -20-6t. The Johnstown Echo will please copy.
Web - https://www.ancestry.com/. U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880.
Surname George Wisel
Year 1850
County Cambria CO.
State PA
Age 95
Gender M (Male)
Month of Death Jan
State of Birth PA
ID# 43_12356
Occupation FARMER
Cause of Death OLD AGE
Ancestry.com. U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
Ibid. U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885.
Name George Wisel
Gender Male
Marital Status Widowed
Estimated Birth Year abt 1755
Birth Place Pennsylvania
Age 95
Death Date Jan 1850
Cause of Death Old Age
Census year 1850
Census Place Conemaugh, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Line 29
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Non-Population Census Schedules for Pennsylvania, 1850-1880: Mortality; Archive Collection: M1838; Archive Roll Number: 3; Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Conemaugh, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Page: 389
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Orphans' Court Records, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
<<http://www.pa-roots.org/cgi-bin/data/buckscourt.cgi?bem=2773> Date: March 26 2005
File # 742 - Valentine Rohr, Haycock Twp.
Dec 9, 1782 - Left widow and eight children: Jacob (eldest son), Michael, John, Mary, Valentine, Margaret, Catharine, Susanna (wife of Anthony Haines, moved to MD and is since dead and left several children).
Feb 3, 1794 - Owned 304 acres. Left widow and eight children: Jacob,
Michael, John, Mary, Valentine, Margaret, Catherine and Susanna, all
minors. Susanna married Anthony Haynes, moved out of state and died by
Dec., 1782, leaving several children.
(Source: Book 1, Orphans' Court Records, Bucks Co., Pa., p. 92, 93)
Note: Names spelled as in record.
<<http://www.pa-roots.org/cgi-bin/data/buckscourt.cgi?bem=2787> Date: March 26 2005
File #766 - Valentine Rhoar
Mar 11, 1783 - Petition by Jacob Rhoar of Haycock. Susanna Haines, late of Haycock [daughter of Valentine?], deceased, left some minor children under 14 in Maryland. George Weisley appointed guardian.
Feb 27, 1794 - Joseph Haines, over 14, left without father or mother. John Stokes appointed guardian.
(Source: Book 1, Orphans' Court Records, Bucks Co., Pa.)
Note - In 1783 George Weisel was appointed guardian of the children of Susanna Haines.
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:. page 313. First communion.
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Tohicken Reformed Church records, volume I-II, 1745-1869, Family History Library, 20354, Item 11, 7856639
A history of the Tohickon Union Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania : with copy of church records, Reformed congregation 1745-1869, Lutheran congregation 1749-1840
Tohican 1772:
12. Margaret Rohrer
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:.
page 180 John of George Weisel and wife
b. Mar. 2, 1785 bapt. Feb. 28, 1786
Witnesses: parents
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Name:John Weisel
Gender:Male
Event Type:Christening
Event Date:28 Feb 1786
Event Place:GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH,TOHICKON,BUCKS,PENNSYLVANIA
Birth Date:02 Mar 1785
Father's Name:George Weisel
Mother's Name:
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:V2VK-PKB : 9 December 2014), John Weisel, 28 Feb 1786; Christening, citing GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH,TOHICKON,BUCKS,PENNSYLVANIA; FHL microfilm 974.8 B4PG V.31.
George Wisel, WILL OF GEORGE WISEL OF CAMBRIA CO., PA. EBENSBURG, PA, Ninth of May, 1848 (Cambria County Courthouse, Ebensburg, PA. File #577 Filed Feb. 14, 1850, Admitted to Probate Feb. 15, 1850, Registered in Will Book Page 351).
WILL OF GEORGE WISEL OF CAMBRIA CO., PA.
EBENSBURG, PA, Ninth of May, 1848
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN.
I George Wisel of the county of Cambria in the State of Pennsylvania,
Farmer, being weak in body and of Sound mind, Memory and understanding but
considering the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and publish this my
last will and testament in manner & form to wit:
First: It is my will and I do order that all my Just debts and funeral
expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my
decease.
I give and bequeath unto my said wife the use and occupation of my
plantation until her death situated in Conemaugh Township Cambria County, Then
I give and devise the said plantation unto my son John Wisel his heirs and
assigns forever or the amount of money which will be due on the above mentioned
plantation which is situated in Conemaugh Township County and State aforesaid
containing one hundred and twenty acres or thereabouts.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Yunt the sum of two hundred
dollars to her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Wisel four hundred
dollars for her services and attendance to her father and mother and a one year
old heifer to her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Mixel ten dollars to her
heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Catherine Goughnour ten dollars to
her heirs and assigns forever.
And, as touching all the rest residue and remainder of my Estate real
and personal, of what kind or nature whatsoever the same may be in the County
of Cambria foresaid or elsewhere, I give and devise the same unto my said wife
Margaret during her natural life and from and emediately after her decease, I
give and devise the said unto my son John Wisel and Joseph Wisel and my
daughter Elizabeth Wisel and their heirs and assigns forever to be equally
divided among them.
I direct that all my stock in trade be sold at public vendue or outcry
for good current money or on such credit in such a manner as is usual in like
cases to insure the full and punctual payment thereof, and to effect this may
intention, I do hereby vest in my executor full power and authority to dispose
of in every respect as I could do myself if living.
And I do hereby make and ordain my Esteemed neighbor George Murray
Executor of this my last will and testament reposing full confidence in his
integrity to perform the trust thus committed to him.
In witness whereof George Wisel the Testator have to this my Will
written on one sheet of paper, set my hand this twenty ninth day of May, in the
year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty eight.
Signed and delivered in the
presence of us who have
subscribed in the presence
of other.
Thomas McConnell (Seal) George Wisel (Seal)
George Murray (Seal) (Signed in
German)
Comments by Sara Deffenbaugh:
Copied word for word from actual will as filed at the Cambria County Courthouse, Ebensburg, PA. The original Will is stored with all the old papers at the old jail on Sample St., Ebensburg, PA File #577 Filed Feb. 14, 1850, Admitted to Probate Feb. 15, 1850, Registered in Will Book Page 351
Then
I give and devise the said plantation unto my son John Wisel his heirs and
assigns forever or the amount of money which will be due on the above mentioned
plantation which is situated in Conemaugh Township County and State aforesaid
containing one hundred and twenty acres or thereabouts.
Ibid.
WILL OF GEORGE WISEL OF CAMBRIA CO., PA.
EBENSBURG, PA, Ninth of May, 1848
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN.
I George Wisel of the county of Cambria in the State of Pennsylvania,
Farmer, being weak in body and of Sound mind, Memory and understanding but
considering the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and publish this my
last will and testament in manner & form to wit:
First: It is my will and I do order that all my Just debts and funeral
expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my
decease.
I give and bequeath unto my said wife the use and occupation of my
plantation until her death situated in Conemaugh Township Cambria County, Then
I give and devise the said plantation unto my son John Wisel his heirs and
assigns forever or the amount of money which will be due on the above mentioned
plantation which is situated in Conemaugh Township County and State aforesaid
containing one hundred and twenty acres or thereabouts.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Yunt the sum of two hundred
dollars to her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Wisel four hundred
dollars for her services and attendance to her father and mother and a one year
old heifer to her heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Mixel ten dollars to her
heirs and assigns forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Catherine Goughnour ten dollars to
her heirs and assigns forever.
And, as touching all the rest residue and remainder of my Estate real
and personal, of what kind or nature whatsoever the same may be in the County
of Cambria foresaid or elsewhere, I give and devise the same unto my said wife
Margaret during her natural life and from and emediately after her decease, I
give and devise the said unto my son John Wisel and Joseph Wisel and my
daughter Elizabeth Wisel and their heirs and assigns forever to be equally
divided among them.
I direct that all my stock in trade be sold at public vendue or outcry
for good current money or on such credit in such a manner as is usual in like
cases to insure the full and punctual payment thereof, and to effect this may
intention, I do hereby vest in my executor full power and authority to dispose
of in every respect as I could do myself if living.
And I do hereby make and ordain my Esteemed neighbor George Murray
Executor of this my last will and testament reposing full confidence in his
integrity to perform the trust thus committed to him.
In witness whereof George Wisel the Testator have to this my Will
written on one sheet of paper, set my hand this twenty ninth day of May, in the
year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty eight.
Signed and delivered in the
presence of us who have
subscribed in the presence
of other.
Thomas McConnell (Seal) George Wisel (Seal)
George Murray (Seal) (Signed in
German)
Comments by Sara Deffenbaugh:
Copied word for word from actual will as filed at the Cambria County Courthouse, Ebensburg, PA. The original Will is stored with all the old papers at the old jail on Sample St., Ebensburg, PA File #577 Filed Feb. 14, 1850, Admitted to Probate Feb. 15, 1850, Registered in Will Book Page 351
1850 US Federal Census, Cambria County, Pennslyvania.
Conemaugh Twp, Cambria Co, 1850, Page 131-b, FN 400, line 41-45
Wisel Joseph 56 M Farmer 1,000 PA
Wisel Susan 46 F
Wisel Hanah 20 F
Wisel Moses 18 M Laborer
Wisel Susan 15 F
Page 132-a same twp: line 1-4
Wisel Mary 14 F ( this entry and the above on 131b list FN 400)
Wisel Alexander, 31 M Lumberman PA
Wisel Susanah 27 F
Wisel Philip 1 M
Jackson Twp. REEL NO: M432-761 Page 202B
Enumerated on the 17th day of October 1850 by Wm. L. Shyrock
33 126 134 Funk Martin 26 M W Labourer X
34 126 134 Funk Ester 22 F W
[note - Esther Funk is a daughter of Joseph Wisel above]
Conemaugh Twp, Cambria Co, 1850, Page 131-b, FN 400, line 41-45
Wisel Joseph 56 M Farmer 1,000 PA
Ibid.
Conemaugh Twp, Cambria Co, 1850, Page 131-b, FN 400, line 41-45
Wisel Joseph 56 M Farmer 1,000 PA
Wisel Susan 46 F
Wisel Hanah 20 F
Wisel Moses 18 M Laborer
Wisel Susan 15 F
Page 132-a same twp: line 1-4
Wisel Mary 14 F ( this entry and the above on 131b list FN 400)
Wisel Alexander, 31 M Lumberman PA
Wisel Susanah 27 F
Wisel Philip 1 M
Jackson Twp. REEL NO: M432-761 Page 202B
Enumerated on the 17th day of October 1850 by Wm. L. Shyrock
33 126 134 Funk Martin 26 M W Labourer X
34 126 134 Funk Ester 22 F W
[note - Esther Funk is a daughter of Joseph Wisel above]
Conemaugh Twp, Cambria Co, 1850, Page 131-b, FN 400, line 41-45
Wisel Joseph 56 M Farmer 1,000 PA
Wisel Susan 46 F
Wisel Hanah 20 F
Wisel Moses 18 M Laborer
Wisel Susan 15 F
Page 132-a same twp: line 1-4
Wisel Mary 14 F ( this entry and the above on 131b list FN 400)
US Federal Census 1860 Indiana.
Wabash County, Waltz Township, p. 57, lines 24-33, 30 June 1860
Family: 383-382
Wisle, Joseph 66 M Farmer 0 200 Pennsylvania
Susanah 55 F House Keeper Pennsylvania
Mary 23 F House Work Pennsylvania
Jacob 20 M Day Laborer Pennsylvania
Daniel 19 M Day Laborer Pennsylvania
Henry 16 M Day Laborer Pennsylvania
Rachel 15 M Pennsylvania
Martha 8 F Pennsylvania
Sarah C. 2 F Indiana
*Susanah could not read or write. *Daniel thru Martha attended school
1860, Richland Township, Miami County, Indiana, page 170, HN231/246
David Harmon, 27, m, wagon maker, b. OH, $80RE/70PE,
Susan Harmon, 26, f, b. PA,
Sarena Harmon, 1, f, b. IN,