1832 Martin Weigel gave an account of the guardianship of orphans of Peter Weigel, deceased.
York Gazette, York, Pennsylvania, February 14, 1832. [33]
1771 Petrus Weigel was baptized on September 22, 1771 in Dover Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. Petrus Weigel was born on August 10, 1771, child of Jacob Weigel and Margretha Weigel. [1]
1797 Peter Wigle (sumaker [shoemaker?]) was taxed in Dover Twp, York County. [2]
1799 Jacob Wigel Sen (innkeeper, 150 acres) was taxed in Dover Twp, York County. [3] Jacob Weickel Junr (blacksmith), John Wigel (joiner), Martin Weickel, Peter Wigel (cordwinder), Henry Weickel (wagonmaker) were taxed in Dover Twp, York County. [4] George Wigel (smith), Peter Wigel were taxed in Dover Twp, York County as single men. [5]
1800 Peter Weigle, cordw'r [a cordwainer makes shoes from leather], was listed on the septennial census for Dover, York County, Pennsylvania. [6]
1800 Peter Weigle (age 26-44) lived in Dover Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [7] [8]
1800 Jacob Wigle Sr lived in Dover Twp, York County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 1 (10 thru 15), 2 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over); and females: 1 (10 thru 15) and 1 (45 and over). Peter, John, and Jacob Jr were listed nearby. [9]
1804 The children of John Hass, who died in October in Dover township, York County, Pennsylvania were named in Orphans court records: John Hass eldest son, Joseph Hass, Polly married to Christian Graef, Christina married to Peter Weigle, Sarah married to Joseph Koch, Barbara married to Henry Linebach, Catharine unmarried, and Elizabeth Hass a minor. [10]
1810 Peter Wygle, of West Manchester Twp, York County, was granted land by John Penn, proprieter of Pennsylvania. The land was in Springetsbury Manor, West Manchester Twp, York County, adjacent to lands of Deitrich Rupert, Leonard Leckron, George Eisenhart. The land had been originally surveyed for Leonard Ox. Peter Wygle alleged that he [Peter] was the owner of the land. The deed was dated on December 11. [11]
1810 Two deeds described the division of land from the estate of Jacob Weigle, the Elder, deceased, late of Dover Twp, York County, Pennsylvania among his heirs: Henry Weigle, Margaret Weigle married to Godfrey Kleindienst, Jacob Weigle, Martin Weigle, Peter Weigle, George Weigle, Michael Weigle, and David Weigle who sold their shares to John Weigle farmer of Weiglestown, all sons and one daughter of Jacob, deceased. The land was on both the north and south sides of the great road leading through Weiglestown from York to Carlisle, adjoining lands of Alexander Underwood, Michael Bentz, Baltzer Hamm, Henry Whitmer, George Leckron, John Shrom, and others. Jacob died intestate and left a widow and the heirs named above. Lots were released to Peter, Jacob, Martin, Margaret the widow, Michael, David, and George. Dated March 31. All signed the deed except widow Margaret. [12] The next deed was a release of land in Springetsbury Manor, by John R Coates and wife Sarah, to John Weigle. [13] [14]
1810 Peter Weigle lived in West Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 1 (Under 10), 1 (16 thru 25), and 1 (26 thru 44); and females: 4 (Under 10), 1 (10 thru 15), and 2 (26 thru 44). [15]
1810 An abstract of an unrecorded deed in a stack of papers in the Weigel file at the York History Center reports that on June 23, 1810, Peter Weigel, a shoemaker from Dover Twp. and his wife, Christina, sold a lot (105 perches in size) on Carlisle Street in Weiglestown to Daniel Jacoby, also a shoemaker from Dover Twp., for 60 pounds (worth $7,716 in 2024 dollars).
1817 The heirs of Jacob Wiegel granted land to John Weigel by deed, dated 1 March 1810. [16] Abstract:
Henry Weigel, Margaret Weigel intermarried with Godfry Kleindinst, Jacob Weigel, Martin Weigel, Peter Weigel, George Weigel, Michael Weigel and David Weigel, sons and only one daughter, all heirs and legal representatives of Jacob Weigel the elder, late of the Township of Dover in the County of York and State of Pennsylvania Yeoman, deceased ? for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand eight hundred and five pounds in real gold or silver money current in Pennsylvania to them in hand paid by John Weigel of Weigels Town in the Township of Dover and County of York aforesaid, farmer, also one of the sons and legal representatives of the above named Jacob Weigel the elder deceased ? all of the estate and estates, shares, purports and dividends right title and interest property claim or demand whatsoever of them the heirs respectively abovementioned in law or equity or otherwise howsoever of in to or out of all that messuage or tenement plantation and tract or piece of land situate lying and being part on the North side and part on the South side of the Great Road leading through Weigel's Town from York to Carlisle in the townships of Dover and Manchester in the County of York aforesaid in the actual possession and (illegible) of the said John Weigel now being adjoining the lands now of Alexander Underwood, Michael Bentz, Baltzer Hamm, Henry Whitmer, George Leckron, John Shrom and others Containing one hundred and sixty two acres twenty seven perches and allowance Being the same tract of land the right and title to which by sundry means conveyances releases and other good assurances in the law duly had and executed became lawfully and rightly vested in Jacob Weigel the elder above named who died intestate leaving a widow and the children above named lawful issue to survive him ? granted by deeds of release lot number one to Peter Weigle, number two to Jacob Weigel, number three to Martin Weigel, number five to Margaret Weigel, the widow, number six to Michael Weigel, number seven to David Weigel and number eight to George Weigel containing together in all five acres neat measure ? Witness: John Forsyth, Peter Spangler, Jacob Spangler. Proved by the makers on 31 March 1810. Recorded 11 April 1817.
It appears that Peter then moved to Union County.
1812-13 Peter Wickle was taxed for 50 acres (1812) or 60 acres (1813) in White Deer Twp, Union County, Pennsylvania. [17] [18] George Weikle was listed in 1813. [19]
1814-16 Peter Wickle/Wykle, farmer. was taxed for 20 acres in White Deer Twp, Union County, Pennsylvania. A listing for 59 acres was crossed out (1814). George was listed as a labourer. [20] [21] The name George Wykle was crossed out in 1816. [22]
1820 Peter Wickel lived in White Deer Twp, Union County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 3 (Under 10), 1 (10 thru 15), 1 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over); and females: 1 (Under 10), 1 (10 thru 15), 2 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over). George was listed on the same page of the census. [23]
1817-22 Peter Wikle, shoemaker, was taxed for 20 acres in White Deer Twp, Union County, Pennsylvania. Peter owned a log house and barn. [24] [25] [26] George Weygkel (no land) was also listed in 1821. [27] [28]
1823 Peter Weikle, shoemaker, was taxed for 20 acres in White Deer Twp, Union County, Pennsylvania. George, weaver, and Elias, single weaver, were listed with no land. [29]
1824-25 Peter Weikle was taxed for 20 acres in White Deer Twp, Union County, Pennsylvania. George and Elias were listed with no land. [30] [31]
1830 Peter Weigle lived in White Deer Twp, Union County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 1 (10 thru 14), 2 (15 thru 19), and 1 (60 thru 69); and females: 1 (5 thru 9), 1 (15 thru 19), 1 (20 thru 29), and 1 (50 thru 59). Geo. Weigle was listed adjacent. [32]
1833 Peter Weigel was a guardian for Frederick Ruppert, son of Peter's cousin Deitrich Ruppert, deceased.
The account Martin Weigel, guardian of the person and estate of Frederick Weigel, a minor orphan son of Peter Weigel, deceased. The account of Martin Weigel, guardian of the person and estate of Christiana minor orphan daughter of Peter Weigel, deceased.
1840 Peter Wikle lived in White Deer Twp, Union County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 1 (10 thru 14) and 1 (60 thru 69); and females: 1 (15 thru 19) and 1 (30 thru 39). [34]
1844 Peter Weikle was taxed for 20 acres in White Deer Twp, Union County, Pennsylvania. Elisha Weikel, teacher, was listed with no land. [35]
1845 Peter Weikle was listed for 20 acres in White Deer Twp, Union County, Pennsylvania, but the name was crossed off. Elisha Weikel, teacher, was listed with 20 acres (perhaps the same 20 acres). [36]
1850 Elisha Wikel (born in Pennsylvania) lived in White Deer Twp, Union County, Pennsylvania, in a household with Sarah Wikel (29), Harriet Wikel (6), Cynus Wikel (5), Thomas Wikel (2), and James Wikel (1). Elisha Wikel was a farmer. [37]
A biosketch of grandson William A. Weigel reports [38]:
WILLIAM A. WEIGEL, the capable and experienced foreman in the factory of the American Wood-paper Company at Spring City, is the second son and third child of Gideon and Mary (Vocht) Weigel, and was born at Spring City, this county, June 3, 1844. He received a good primary education in the public schools at Spring City,which was afterward supplemented by a course of study in a superior night school at Dakota, Stephenson county, Illinois. At the age of fourteen he began life for himself as a driver on the towpath of the old Schuylkill canal, where he remained for three summers, and then entered the employ of Ladd & Georges, at the paper factory in Spring City. He remained with that firm until the works passed into the hands of the American Wood-paper Company, in 1865, when he became an employee of the latter firm, and, with the exception of about six years, has been connected with their paper factory ever since. In 1867 he went to Illinois, where he learned the painter's trade and remained a couple of years. Returning to Pennsylvania, he worked in the paper factory until 1872, when he accepted a position in the Buckwalter stove works at Royer's Ford, Montgomery county, and spent four years at that place. In 1876 he I'enewed his connection with the American Wood-paper Company, and for a period of twelve years has been foreman of their factory at Spring City. They employ a force of about fifty men, and manufacture all grades of book, envelope, writing and card papers. The product is first-class in every particular, and finds a ready sale in the best markets of this country. Politically Mr. Weigel was formerly a democrat, but is now inclined to be independent, supporting the men and measures which in his judgment are best calculated to advance the public welfare. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and is also prominent in secret society circles, being a member of Spring City Lodge, No. 553, Free and Accepted Masons; Phoenix Lodge, No. 212, Independent Order of Odd Fellows ; and LaFayette Castle, No. 59, Knights of the Golden Eagle. He is grand trustee of the Grand Castle of Pennsylvania, and has held this position nearly five years.
On December 25, 1870, Mr. Weigel was married to Kate Epright, a daughter of James Epright, of Spring City. She died in 1876, leaving no children. In 1878 he was married again, this time wedding Mary Keiter, youngest daughter of Jacob Keiter, also of Spring City. By this union he has a family of four children : Archie H., Lillie, Ida and Merrill.
The Weigels are of German descent, but have resided in Pennsylvania since early times. Peter Weigel, paternal grandfather of William A., was a native of York county, this State, where he grew up and was educated. In early manhood he removed to Union county, settling near Lewisburg, where he followed his trade of shoemaking for a number of years, dying about 1846, at the age of seventy-two years. He married Christina Hause, and reared a family of eight children, four sons and four daughters: Peter, Elias, Jesse, Gideon, Elizabeth, Lydia, Sarah and Rachel. Gideon Weigel (father) was born in Union county, this State, November 12, 1813, and now resides in Spring City, this county. He was reared and educated in his native county, but removed to Chester in 1838, settling near Spring City. While yet a young man he learned the trade of carpenter, and followed that occupation all his active life. Since 1890 he has practically retired from business of all kinds and is living a quiet life. In politics he is a democrat, and in religion a Lutheran, having been an active member of that church for many years. In 1839 he married Mary Vocht, a daughter of Godfrey Vocht, of Union county. She is still living, being now in the seventy-third year of her age. To them was born four sons and two daughters: Eliza, now the widow of Isaac Palmer, who lives with her parents in Spring City; Charles, living near Springton, New Jersey, where he is employed as "finisher" in a paper factory; William A., the subject of this sketch ; John A., now a resident of Columbia, Lancaster county; Samuel, who died in childhood; and Ellen, living with her parents in Spring City.
Research Notes:
Tax records 1825-1843 have not been reviewed.
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