172 John George WEIS b. 1721 GER, d. 1 Aug 1804, age 83y, Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD (see WEIS), m. (173) Eva Catharina HEYSER, b. 1731, d. 2 Aug 1804, Hagerstown, d/o Wilhelm and Ann (_____?) HEYSER. After emigrating to America, he migrated to Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD, from PA, where he taught school and operated a potter business in Hagerstown and Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., VA. The family also operated a brick yard in Hagerstown. He was in Hagerstown as early as 1776/77 when he was private in the militia, 4th class in Capt. Michael Fackler's Company, and on 23 Oct 1776 a private in Capt. William HEISER'S Company in the continental service. Later he was a private in the militia, 8th. class, of Capt. Peter Beall's Company, 1st. Battalion. He was in Shepherdstown as early as 1780/82. In the baptism of their son Jacob Eva Catherine or Eva Christiana is referred to as Catha. On 15 Sep 1784 John George and wife sponsored George s/o Johann Peter and Susannah HERR. On 28 Jan 1789, they sponsored Johannes s/o Henry and Catherina Wingert. In Jul 1797, John George and Eva were member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hagerstown. The Will of Wilhelm HEYSER he left the use of his plantation to John George and Catha WEIS for use in their lifetime. In the 1790 census John WEIS has 2 males under 16, 2 males over 16, and 2 females. (MDB #502-503, MDWAB4 p1056, 13 #400, 13 p415, 14 p2, 88, PAB3, WVJEB2, 12 p33, p35) Children:
172.5 John Adam WEIS b. 24 Jan 1780, Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD, m. Margaretha _____?. Adam a blacksmith rendered patriotic service by the committee of observation on 14 Jan 1777 and was paid for work done to a carriage of artillery in Col. Stull's Battalion. (MDWAB13 p415, MDWAB14 p1, 3) Children:
- 172.5a Ann Elisabeth b. 26 Apr 1774, bpt. 1 May 1774, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hagerstown
- 172.5b Mary Katherina WEIS b. 28 Apr 1778, bpt. 5 Jul 1778, Evangelical Lutheran Church
172.6 George WEIS b. 1782, Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., WV, (WRITE OUT)
- 172.5a John WEIS b. 1807
- 172.5b Henry WEIS b. 30 Jun 1809
- 172.5c George WEIS Jr. b. 30 Nov 1811
- 172.5d Elizabeth WEIS b. 30 Sep 1813
- 172.5e Mary WEIS b. c1815
- 172.5f Catherine WEIS b. c1817/18
- 172.5g Joanna WEIS b. 23 Mar 1820
- 172.5h Ellen WEIS b. 27 Jun 1823
- 172.5i William WEIS b. c1825
- 172.5j James WEIS b. 6 Dec 1827
172.5a John WEIS b. 1807, VA, m. 30 Jan 1830, Washington Co., MD, Adeline G. LANCASTER, b. c1816, VA. John was a potter. In 1850 John was living in Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., VA. In the home was Nicholas Gilds 30, PA, teacher, Margaretta 25, b. VA, William N. 3, b. Md, and Chalres M. 11/12, b. MD. (MDWAB1, WVJE12, WVJEB2, v12 p40)
172.5b Henry WEIS b. 30 Jun 1809, Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., VA, d. 11 Sep 1864, age 55, m. Sarah _____? b. c1818, VA. (MDB4 p1092, WVJEB2, v12 p40) Children:
- 172.5b1 Arthur (or Luther) WEIS b. c1839, MD
- 172.5b2 Ann C. WEIS b. c1843, MD
- 172.5b3 Sophia C. WEIS b. c1848, MD
172.5g Joanna WEIS b. 23 Mar 1820, VA, d. 1900, m. 22 Jul 1844, Washington Co., MD, m. Upton ROUSKULP b. 23 May 1849, Washington Co., MD, d. 1896. In 1870 Upton was a hatter in Hagerstown, Washington Co.. He was a member of St. John's Church, the I.O.O.F., and the 1st. Hose Co., of Hagerstown. In 1920 their children Emma L., Mary R., Charles V. were living together in the 3rd. Ward of Hagerstown. (MDWA13, 16, MDWAB2 p1068, MDWAB8 v7 p76) Children:
- 172.5g1 Samuel E. ROUSKULP b. 1 Jun 1845, MD, d. 5 Sep 1905, MD
- 172.5g2 Emma L. ROUSKULP b. 1846, MD, d. 1937
- 172.5g3 Joanna ROUSKULP b. 1850, MD, d. 1851
- 172.5g4 Mary Rebecca ROUSKULP b. 1850, MD, d. 1940
- 172.5g5 Charles V. ROUSKULP b. 1856, MD, d. 1924
- 172.5g6 Alice V. ROUSKULP b. 1858, MD, d. 1900
- 172.5g7 Rosalie ROUSKULP b. 1863, MD, d 1892
- 172.5g8 Lillie May ROUSKULP b. 1863, MD, d. 1865
- 172.5g9 Harry Weise ROUSKULP b. 1869, MD, d. 1932, MD
172.5g1 Samuel E. ROUSKULP b. 1 Jun 1845, MD, d. 5 Sep 1905, Washington Co., MD, m. c1889, Sarah Helen _____? b. 15 Jun 1848, MD, d. 9 Oct 1888, Washington Co.. In 1880 no occupation listed, he was living in Hagerstown, Washington Co. In 1900 he was a hat salemman living with his daughter Lillian as a housekeeper in Hagerstown. In 1920 daughter Bessie is living alone in the 3rd. Ward of Hagerstown. They are buried in Rose Hill Cem., Hagerstown. (MDWA14-15, 17, MDWAB8 v7 p30) Children:
- 172.g1 Florence M. ROUSKULP b. c1872, MD
- 172.g2 George R. ROUSKULP b. c1873, Md
- 172.g3 Bessie M. ROUSKULP b. 5 Jun 1874, MD
- 172.g4 Nellie R. ROUSKULP b. c1876, MD
- 172.g5 Grace Lee ROUSKULP b. Jun 1877
- 172.g6 Helen G. ROUSKULP b. c1879/80
- 172.g7 Lillian ROUSKULP b. Oct 1881
172.5g9 Harry Weise ROUSKULP b. 1869, MD, d. 1932, Washington Co., MD, m. c1887, Catherine J. DOWNIN b. Mar 1867 (1869 on stone), d. 1929, Hagerstown, Washington Co.. In 1900 Harry was a tailor in Hagerstown. In 1930 Harry is living with his daughter Lillian in Hagerstown, near Hagerstown City Park. Harry and Catherine are buried in Rose Hill Cem., Hagerstown. MDWA15-16, 18, MDWAB8 v6 p83) Children:
- 172.5g9a Catherine ROUSKULP b. Jun 1895, MD
- 172.5g9b Mary ROUSKULP b. Oct 1898, MD
- 172.5g9c Ruth ROUSKULP b. Jun 1895, MD
- 172.5g9d Lillian ROUSKULP b. c1808, MD
172.5i William E. WEIS b. 1814 (or 1825), VA, d. 1901, m. 6 Apr 1848, Washington Co., MD, Emma Jane KEALHOFER b. c1816, VA. He lived in Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., WV, and was responsible for the pottery shop in Hagerstown, Washington Co. He may have m. a 2nd. time to Eugenia _____?, b. Aug 1836, MD, who appears in the 1900 census. Also in the household are Berth YONTZ his daughter, and his son William. (MDWAB1, WVJE12, 16, WVJEB2, 12 p41) Children:
- 175.5i1 Edwin Kealhofer WEIS b. c1839, VA
- 175.5i2 Bertha WEIS b. Oct 1859, VA
- 172.5i3 William WEIS Jr. b. Oct 1859, VA
172.5i1 Edwin Kealhofer WEIS b. c1839, Jefferson Co., VA, d. 18 Jul 1919, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV, m. 29 Jan 1877, Jefferson Co., WV, Anna A. TURNER, widow, b. 1853, Jefferson Co. Edwin was potter. They are buried in Elmwood Cem., Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co. (WVJE1, WVJEB2, 12 p41)
172.5i2 Bertha E. WEIS b. Oct 1859, Jefferson Co., VA, d. 1935, m. 13 Apr 1882, Jefferson Co., George R. YONTZ b. c1849, Jefferson Co. In 1910, Bertha is living with her daughter Blanche in Shepherdstown., Jefferson Co. (WVJE1, 16, WVJEB2, 4, 12 p41) Children:
- 172.5i2a Blanche YONTZ b. 1884, d. 1971, Shepherdsotwn, bur. Elmwood Cem., Shepherdsotwn, Jefferson Co., active member St. Peter's Church, Shepherdstown
172.5j James WEIS b. 6 Dec 1827, VA, m. 20 Nov 1849, Presbyterian Church, Catherine J. SNYDER. James was potter, living on Spring Street, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., VA. (WVJE13, WVJEB2, 12 p43) Children:
- 172.5j1 Silas Clinton WEIS b. 30 Jul 1850, VA
- 172.5j2 Alice WEIS b. 18 May 1852, VA
- 172.5j3 Charles WEIS b. c1859, VA
- 172.5j4 William WEIS b. 17 Jul 1868, Berkeley Co., WV
172.5j1 Silas Clinton WEIS b. 30 Jul 1850, VA, m. 4 Jan 1876, Rosa M. FREEZE d/o Benjamin and Mary E. FREEZE. (WVJEB2, 12 p43) Children:
- 172.5j1a W. Wilson WEIS d. 1876, inf.
- 172.5j1b James WEIS d. 1878
- 172.5j1c James WEIS
- 172.5j1d Ida WEIS b. 2 Apr 1881, d. 21 Jul 1881
172.6 Samuel WEIS b. 1783/84, MD, m. 27 Apr 1813, Washington Co., MD, Catherine MILLER b. 7 Feb 1791, d. 17 Nov 1846, age 55y 9m 10d. Samuel had an interest in the pottery business, but sold it out. In Shepherdstown in 1847 he was paid for work done in 1844/45. Catherine is buried in the Lutheran Cem., East German Street, in Shepherdstown. In 1850, Samuel is a laborer enumerated with Henry Wintermyer. (MDWAB1, MVJE12, WVJEB2, 4, 12 p35) Children:
- 172.5a Samuel WEIS Jr. b. 10 Jul 1821, bpt. 1825
- 172.5b Lavinia WEIS b. 22 Feb 1824
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