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Johann George Weiss 1721–1804 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1721

Birth Location: Germany

Death Date: 27 Jul 1804

Death Location: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA

Father: Adam Weiss

Mother: Anna Pfeiffer

Spouse(s): Anna Heist

Children(s): George Wise\Weiss

The story of Johann George Weiss began in 1721 in Germany. In 1738, Johann George Weiss resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA. Johann George Weiss married Anna Eva Heist, and had children including George Wise Weiss. Johann George Weiss passed away in 1804 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Johann George Weiss began in 1721 in Germany.
  • In 1738, Johann George Weiss resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.
  • Johann George Weiss married Anna Eva Heist, and had children including George Wise Weiss.
  • Johann George Weiss passed away in 1804 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Johann Weiss's Ancestors

Self
Johann Weiss
1721–1804
Birth Place: Germany
Parents
Adam Weiss
–1739
Germany
Anna (Elisabetha) Pfeiffer
1682–1752
Pfaffenbeerfurth, Starkenberg, Hessen, Germany
Grandparents
Johann Weis
1642–1688
Reutlingen, Württemberg, Germany
Anna (Maria) Weiß
1644–1704
Heppenheim An Der Bergstrasse, Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Johann Weiss's Descendants

1.
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Johann (George) Weiss (Abt. 1721–27 Jul 1804) m. Anna (Eva) Heist (Abt. 1734–22 April 1756)
  1. 1. George Wise\Weiss 1760–
    1. 1. George (William) Wise 1790–1875 m. Anna (Maria) Kreps 1796–1841
      1. 1. Mary (Ann) Wise 1833–1891 m. George (William) Abel 1813–1859 m. Alfred Lillibridge 1825–1885
        1. 1. Emily Abel 1856–1940 m. William (Henry) Statser 1846–1935
        2. 2. Alvira ("Vira") Abel 1852–1910 m. George (Leslie) Brockway 1852–1938
        3. 3. Thomas (J) Abel 1854–1920 m. Louisa Pauls 1858–1916
        4. 4. Sarah (J) Abel 1858–1863
      2. 2. George (William) Wise 1818–1887 m. Catharine (Ann) Albaugh 1826–1896
      3. 3. Lydia (Ann) Wise 1828–1876
      4. 4. Charlotte (Ann) Wise 1834–1900

Johann Weiss's Timeline

8 Records

1721
Abt. 1721
Birth of Johann George Weiss in Germany
Germany
1722
28 Nov 1722
Age 1
Johann George Weiss was baptized in Evangelisch, Reichelsheim Odenwald, Starkenburg, Hesse-Darmstadt
Evangelisch, Reichelsheim Odenwald, Starkenburg, Hesse-Darmstadt
1738
1738
Age 17
Johann George Weiss resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
1776
abt 1776
Age 55
Johann George Weiss resided here in Elizabeth
Elizabeth
1779
25 Sep 1779
Age 58
Johann George Weiss was married In Early Washington Co. Churches, Washington County, Maryland
Early Washington Co. Churches, Washington County, Maryland
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 69
Johann George Weiss resided here in Washington, Maryland, USA
Washington, Maryland, USA
1800
1800
Age 79
Johann George Weiss resided here in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland
1804
27 Jul 1804
Age 83
Death of Johann George Weiss in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1721
    Event Place: Germany
    Record Source:
    [1] Maryland, U.S., Colonial Census, 1776
    [2] Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1722
    Event Place: Evangelisch, Reichelsheim Odenwald, Starkenburg, Hesse-Darmstadt
    Record Source: Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1779
    Event Place: Early Washington Co. Churches, Washington County, Maryland
    Record Source: Maryland, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1655-1850

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1738
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1772-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Year: 1750; Page Number: 233

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1776
    Event Place: Elizabeth
    Record Source: Maryland, U.S., Colonial Census, 1776

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Washington, Maryland; Series: M637; Roll: 3; Page: 4; Family History Library Film: 0568143

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland; Series: M32; Roll: 12; Page: 97; Image: 106; Family History Library Film: 193665

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Reichelsheim (Kr. Friedberg), Hessen, Germany
    Record Source: Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1804
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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