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CENSUS:
1900:
Name: Lauretta R Bissler Home in 1900: Suffield, Portage, Ohio Age: 11 Estimated birth year: 1889 Birthplace: Ohio Race: White Relationship to head-of-house: Daughter Image source: Year: 1900; Census Place: Suffield, Portage, Ohio; Roll: T623 1314; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 93.

1930:
Name: Lorretta Martin Age: 41 Estimated birth year: abt 1889 Relation to head-of-house: Wife Home in 1930: Brimfield, Portage, Ohio Image source: Year: 1930; Census Place: Brimfield, Portage, Ohio; Roll: 1861; Page: ; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 807.0.

Lauretta married Richard Earl Werstler on 5 Nov 1906 in Portage County, Ohio, USA. Richard (son of Jacob Werstler and Hannah Shaffer) was born on 7 Feb 1881 in Suffield Township, Portage County, Ohio, USA; died on 16 Nov 1925 in Suffield Township, Portage County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Raymond S. Werstler was born on 26 Jul 1909 in Suffield Township, Portage County, Ohio, USA; died on 5 Sep 1991 in Ohio, USA.

Lauretta married Louis E. Martin about 1928. Louis was born on 27 Dec 1897 in Ohio, USA; died on 24 Feb 1974 in Kent, Portage County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Barbara Elizabeth Kunkal on 31 Jan 1888 in Randolph Township, Portage County, Ohio, USA. Barbara (daughter of Frank Kunkal and Elisabetha Moledor) was born on 14 Jan 1870 in Suffield Township, Portage County, Ohio, USA; died on 29 Oct 1948 in Kent, Portage County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Claudia Bissler cjsam@confog.com

Father: Frank KUNKAL b: 13 SEP 1825 in Belgium Mother: Elizabeth MOLEDORE b: 12 JAN 1835 in Hess Darmstadt, Germany

CENSUS:
1900:
Name: Barbara E Bissler Home in 1900: Suffield, Portage, Ohio Age: 31 Estimated birth year: 1869 Birthplace: Ohio Race: White Relationship to head-of-house: Wife Image source: Year: 1900; Census Place: Suffield, Portage, Ohio; Roll: T623 1314; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 93.

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BIOGRAPHY:
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Claudia Bissler cjsam@confog.com
Father: Francois Joseph BISSLER b: 17 AUG 1796 in Bourbach le Bas, Alsace, France Mother: Therese BIHLER b: 29 AUG 1792 in Bourbach le Bas, Alsace, France
Submitter: Claudia Bissler
Subject: Bissler
Message: Hello Cousin Mark, I am glad to meet you. I am a Bissler by marriage to Gary Kent Bissler, son of Ernest Edward Bissler, son of John C. Bissler, son of Martin Bissler, brother of Bernard. Their parents, Francois Joseph Bissler and Theresea Bihler came to the USA in the 1830's. Francois was the son of Joannes Bissler and Margaretha Wohlfart. Joannes was the son of Joseph Bissler of St. Ammarin and Anna Marie Schadelin who married on 25 Jan. 1758 in St. Amarin. The following is a quote from material I have recently received from Mr. Patrick Bissler of Sentheim, Alsace, France. He has researched the family in Bourbach le Bas and St. Amarin. "The earliest Bissler record found in Bourback le Bas is in 1788. On January 14 of that year, Johann (Jean) Bissler married Margaretha (Marguerite) Wohlfart. The record states that Johann was twenty-eight years old and was the son of Joseph Bissler and Anna Maria Schottely of St. Amarin (a city about seven miles north of Bourbach-le-Bas). Unfortunately the names Bissler and Schottely are completely absent from the records of St. Amarin, so tracing the family back any farther will not be easy. They were very probably from another village inthe near vicinity, however, and it may someday be discovered. Johann's wife was a native of Bourbach-le-Bas, having been baptized there on March 9, 1799, the daughter of Johann Peter (Jean Pierre) Wohlfart and Catharina Schlosser. Johann died in Bourbach-le-Bas on April 4, 1797, and Margaretha remarried to Johann (Jean) Rooth/Roth. She died October 20, 1828 in Bourbach-le Bas. Johann and Margaretha had Six known children." He goes on to tell that 3 of the children died before they were five years old. One was born after his fathers death. Two of the children came to the U.s. They are Johann Baptiste and Francois Joseph. I have much more material but this is a good beginning. I am very interested in the family of Bernard and Malanie. There are several Bernard's or Barneys and it is confusing to sort them out. Are you in the northeast Ohio area so that we could meet and exchange data. I would like to know about Bernard and Melanie's children and grandchildren etc. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Our cousin in France, Patrick, will be excited to hear of another cousin turning up. Claudia Bissler
Submitter: Mark Steinke
Subject: Bissler
Message: Hi Claudia, Wow! I can't believe how information well information gets around. The information you posted from Patrick is a direct quote from a family history I wrote 10 years ago. I don't believe I ever got around to placing it in a library (I did place a write-up on the Favret family in the Canton Library). I did share my research with the Bisslers in Kent (descendants of Martin and Louisa Wise Bissler) and they must have made contact with relatives in Alsace. It's really amazing what a small world it is! I researched the Bisslers in the records of Bourbach-le-Bas, which are available on microfilm through the Mormon library. Johann's marriage record in Bourbach-le-Bas lists him as being from St. Amarin and his mother's name as Anna Maria Schottely. I was unsuccessful locating info on them in the St. Amarin records. Looks like Patrick succeeded there where I failed. You can see what I found on all the Bissler ancestors by going to my family tree at http://home.fuse.net/mepsteinke/D43.HTM I do live in Ohio, but the other end of the state from you - Cincinnati. Let me know if you ever get down this way! Thanks for your help, and I look forward to hearing if Patrick succeeding in finding other info I missed. Take a look at my site and let me know what you think. Thanks again, and take care, Mark
Bremen to NY 1848 Passenger List
BISSLER, Maton

From: MRS GINA M REASONER > Subject: SAMUEL C. BISSLER - STARK COUNTY Date: Sat, 3 Apr 1999 21:15:30, -0500
HISTORY OF OHIO, The American Historical Society, Inc., 1925Volume IV, page 54SAMUEL C. BISSLER, proprietor of a furniture store and undertakingbusiness at 12-14 East Main Street at Kent, is a well known citizen of Portage County, and nearly all his business career has been passed in thatsection of the state.He was born in Stark County, Ohio, November 20, 1871, son of Martinand Louisa (Wise) Bissler. His parents were natives of Germany, and his grandfathers, John Bissler and Joseph Wise, brought their families to Ohio in early days. Martin Bissler after his marriage lived on a farm east of Hartville, in Stark County, but in 1873 moved to Suffield Township, Portage County, where he and his wife bought farms of sixty and forty-five acres, a mile apart, both in the Bissler name. Martin Bissler died there in 1885, and his widow survived until April 1, 1905. Their children were: Katherine,of Kent, widow of Valentine May; Jacob and John, both of BrimfieldTownship; Barney, of Suffield Township; Charles, of Akron; Samuel C.; and one daughter and three sons now deceased.Samuel C. Bissler, the youngest son of the family, grew up on thefarm in Portage County, attended the district schools, and at the age of seventeen he began his career of work, though he remained at home assisting on the home place for several years. At the age of twenty he moved to Kent, where he was employed as a teamster and also did some farming, and in October, 1892, became an employe of I.L. Herriff in the furniture and undertaking business. He was identified with the Herriff establishment for twenty-one years, assuming an increasing share of responsibilities in the management of business. Finally he traded his town property for a 162 acre farm in Brimfield Township, and personally conducted the farm for eighteen months. Selling out, he returned to Kent with the purpose of reengaging as a partner of Mr. Herriff. Shortly afterward Mr. Herriff fell ill and died afew years later. Soon after that Mr. Bissler bought the Burt Eckert livery business and entered into the undertaking business, and the following February he disposed of the livery interests and has since continued in business as a furniture dealer and funeral director. He has one of the successful business undertakings of his home town.On November 8, 1893, Mr. Bissler married Miss Clara Keener, who wasborn in Suffield Township of Portage County, daughter of Godfried Keener, a native of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Bissler have four children, Ira S., now associated with his father in business, married Mary Armstrong and has two sons, named Jerry and Dick. Thelma Marie is the wife of Rexford L. Sampsell, of Kent.Mr. Bissler has served two terms on the City Council of Kent. Heand his family are Catholics. In politics he is a democrat, and he has served as a trustee of the Knight of Columbus, is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Kent Lodge No. 1376, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, is a Rotarian, and a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Twin Lakes Golf Club.

Martin married Louisa Weis on 23 Nov 1852 in St. John's Church, Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA. Louisa (daughter of Johannes Jakob Weis Wise and Maria Magdalena Hammer) was born on 27 Mar 1830 in Birkenhördt, Pfalz, Bayern; was christened on 28 Mar 1830 in Birkenhördt, Pfalz, Bayern; died on 29 Mar 1905 in Kent, Portage County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Randolph Township, Portage County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emigration: 1840 from Germany to United States of America

Frank married Elisabetha Moledor. Elisabetha was born on 12 Jan 1835 in Darmstadt, Hessen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Franz married Theresa Bühler on 15 Jan 1823 in Bourbach-le-Bas, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France. Theresa (daughter of Joseph Bühler and Catherine Haffner) was born on 29 Aug 1792 in Bourbach-le-Bas, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France; died in 1850 in Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BIOGRAPHY:
Lee Wise & Dorothy Smith Family Genealogy
Entries: 8735 Updated: Tue Jan 21 10:53:07 2003 Contact: Lee Wise leewise@cox.net
Lee Wise & Dorothy Smith Family Genealogy
Lee Wise: He immigrated in 1839 to America

BIOGRAPHY:
Diane Palmer marker1900@yahoo.com
WISE and ALLIES
A native of Rhenish, Bavaria, Mr. Wise emigrated to America with his wife and five children in the year 1839. Locating first at Canal Fulton, He afterwards settled on a farm near Hartville, OH. Although their home was eight miles from the nearest church, which was St Joseph's at Randolph, the family attended services regularly, if at all possible. Often the younger members would walk the entire distance, fasting, in order to receive Holy Communion. Jacob Wise died in 1865 at the age of 64 years. His wife, Mary, nee Hammer, whose kindly good humor and deep religious faith, was reflected in her eight children, survived him almost eight years. She died at the home of her son, Bernard in Suffield, OH on April 10, 1873.Their children were Christina (Mrs Nicholas Schroeder of Massilion, OH), Louisa (Mrs Martin Bissler), Dominic, Jacob Jr, John J, Bernard, Catherine (Mrs S. S. Geib), and Joseph, of St. Joseph's parish. Quite a number of their descendants are now members of St. Joseph's, while others who have established their homes elsewhere are always eager to visit the old home parish, and take a lively interest in its affairs. -----------------------------------------------information of Carl Silger:Jacob Wise ws a native of Rhenish, Bavaria. Mr Wise emigrated to America with his wife and five children in the year 1839. Located at first at Canal Fulton, he afterwards settled on a farm near Hartville, OH. Although their home was 8 iles from the nearest church, which was St. Joseph's at Randolph, thefamily attended services regularly, if at all possible. Often the younger members would walk the entire distance, fasting, in order to receive Holy Communion. Jacob Wise died in 1865 at age of 64 years. His wife, Mary, nee Hammer, whose kindly good humor, and deep religious faith, was reflected in her 8 children, survived him almost 8 years. she died at the home of her son Bernard in Suffield, OH on April 10,1873.information extracted from several books:1. a book about the early church members of St. Joseph's Church2. History of Porage County-----------------------------------------------DOD: 1865 in Hartville, OH by Carl Silger mentioned.-----------------------------------------------------information of Julie Wise:Jakob was born in part of GER called Rhenish Bavaria. It is in the Rhineland, in the modern day state of Rheinland-Pfalz, not far from the French border. In 1801, it was under the control of the king of Bavaria. Jakob immigrated to America in 1839 with his wife, Mary and 5 children. Barnhart was the first to be born in the US. They settled first in Canal Fulton, OH, then moved to the Suffield area.-------------------------------------------------------
Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Name: Jacob Wise Year: 1839 Place: Ohio Source Publication Code: 6020.12 Primary Immigrant: Wise, Jacob Annotation: Date and place of naturalization or of declaration of intent. Place of origin may also be provided. Source Bibliography: "NATURALIZATIONS FROM JEFFERSON CO., OHIO, COURT RECORDS, 1818-79, Including Declaration of Intention to be a Citizen & Bar Admission." In Jefferson County Lines (Jefferson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society), vol. 6:1 (Spring 1992), pp. 6-7 (A-G); vol. 6:2 (Summer 1992), pp. 12-13 (H-M); vol. 6:3 (Fall 1992), pp. 21-23 (M-Z). Title varies. Page: 23

Johannes married Maria Magdalena Hammer on 23 Oct 1826 in Birkenhördt, Pfalz, Bayern. Maria (daughter of Johannes Hammer and Elisabetha Barbara Eckenhöffer) was born on 4 Jan 1805 in Birkenhördt, Pfalz; was christened on 6 Jan 1805 in Birkenhördt, Pfalz; died on 10 Apr 1873 in Suffield Township, Portage County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Randolph Township, Portage County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Die Familien von Birkenhördt, Böllenborn, Blankenborn und Reisdorf
1800-1875 von Andreas Drieß
Band 2, Seite 79,183

She immigrated in 1839 to America
Death: 10 APR 1873 in home of son, Bernard, Suffield, OH