Person:Henry Shissler (1)

1820 census-PA-Northumberland, Sunbury-Henry Shissler; 2 free white males 16-26 [Henry would be 29 in 1820]; 2 free white females under 10 [Barbara was b 1820]; 1 free white female 26-45 [Anna would be 21 in 1820]; manufactures

1840 census-PA-Schuylkill-Norwegian Township-division allotted to John S Ingram-Jacob Lime is on line 21; Henry Shissler is on line 24; Males under 5 - 1 [Henry Alfred b 1836; John Lewis b 1839]; 5-10 2; 10-15 2; 15-20 1 [Edward b 1824]; 40-50- 1 [Henry b 1791]; females 10-15 1; 15-20 1 [Barbara b 1820]; 30-40 1 [Anna b 1799]

1843-At the 1st Presbyterian Church of Port Carbon Henry Shissler and his wife Ann are admitted 14 JUL 1843 from the German Reformed Church of Sunbury. Henry was ordained an Elder of the church 25 NOV 1838 and held office until 13 NOV 1870.

1850 census-PA-Schuylkill-East Norwegian-26 Sep 1850-lines 8-11-dwelling 2819-family 2845-Henry; 59; druggist; born PA; Nancy; 50; born PA; [everything matches so is "Nancy" Anna Jessie Long?]; Henry; 15; [Alfred Henry]; John; 13

1852-Henry was "duly elected a Justice of the Peace" for five years 16 MAR 1852 in the township of East Norwegian, county of Schuylkill, PA. The document is very large and is scanned in 4 parts.

Transcription of text in document:

The document has a very fancy heading showing the state of PA; and William Bigler's name as governor: To Henry Shissler of the County of Schuylkill, Esquire, Whereas, It appears by the return made and transmitted to me, according to law, that you, the said Henry Shissler, have been duly elected a Justice of the Peace, for the Township of East Norwegian, in the county of Schuylkill;

Now Know You, That in conformity, with the Constitution and Laws of the Commonwealth, in such case made and provided, I do by these presents, commission you to be a Justice of the Peace in and for the said Township of East Norwegian, in the county of Schuylkill,

Hereby giving and granting unto you, full right and title, to have and to execute all and singular the powers, jurisdiction, and authorities, and to receive and enjoy all and singular the emoluments to a Justice of the Peace lawfully belonging, or in anywise appertaining, by virtue of the Constitution and Laws of this Commonwealth.

To have and to hold this commission and the Office hereby granted unto you the said Henry Shissler, for the term of five years to be computed from the day of the date of these presents, if you shall so long behave yourself well.

Given under my Hand and the Great Seal of the State, at Harrisburg, this Sixteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two and of the Commonwealth the seventy-Sixth

1860 census-PA-Schuylkill-Port Carbon-28 Jun 1860-lines 34-36-dwelling 1263-family 1167-Henry; 69; druggist; real estate value $1,000; personal estate $500; Annah; 59; Mary Shissler; 12; [I think this may be William C Shissler's daughter and Henry and Anna's granddaughter]

1863-1865-US Tax Assements-list State of PA with divisions and districts, but nothing to say Schuylkill Co or what township; Henry Shissler is on 915 Columbia Ave for 1863 and 1864 and on 915 Hanover Street in 1865; income exceeding $600 on all three lists

1870 census-PA-Schuylkill-Port Carbon-PO Minersville-pg 48-25 Aug 1870-line 40-dwelling/family 377-Henry Shisler; 79; retired merchant; real estate value $1000; personal estate $100; Anna; 71; [is listed on line 1 of the next page with John L Shissler & family listed as the next family #378]

1871-On 01 FEB 1871 Henry and his wife, Anna, for the sum of $1750.00 sold a frame house and lot of ground on the north side of Pike Street (30' x 240') in Port Carbon to John L. Shissler. On 25 APR 1853 the property had belonged to Edward Shissler and his wife, Louisa Jessie. It appears to have also belonged to William C. Shissler and his wife, Catherine, at some point in time. The Indenture document is very large and is scanned in 4 parts. Transcription of text in document: This indenture made the First day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Seventy one between Henry Shissler and Anna his wife of the Borough of Port Carbon in the County of Schuylkill and State of Pennsylvania of the first part and John Lewis Shissler of the same town, county and State of the second part,

Witnesseth, That the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of One thousand Seven hundred and fifty Dollars lawful money of the United States of America, unto them well and truly paid by the said the party of the second part, at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged; Have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, released and confirmed, by these presents Do grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release, and confirm unto the said party of the second part, his Heirs and Assigns,

All that certain Frame House and lot of Ground marked one hundred and thirty five (135) on the map or plan of the said borough of Port Carbon aforesaid, as laid out by Seitzinger Keim and Company. Bounded westwardly by the other half part of said lot northwardly by Cherry Alley. Eastwardly by Pike Street aforesaid, Containing in front on said Pike Street thirty feet and extending in depth or length two hundred and forty feet (240) Being the same lot or piece of ground which Edward Shissler and Louisa Jessie his wife by indenture dated the twenty fifth day of April A. D. 1853 and recorded in the office for recording of deeds & in and for the county of Schuylkill, aforesaid in deed Book No 40 Page 77 granted and conveyed to Anna Shissler party hereto her heirs and assigns forever. excepting nevertheless and always reserving out of and from this present grant. All and Singular the exceptions and reservations as contained in the indenture from WilliamC Shissler and Catherine his wife to the said Edward Shissler and Louisa Jessie his wife and recorded in the office for the recording of deeds & in and for the county aforesaid in Deed book No 30 Page 178 as well as all those contained in the recitals thereof

Together with all and singular the Buildings, Improvements, Ways, Waters, Water-Courses, Rights, Liberties, Privileges, Hereditaments and Appurtenances, whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the Reversions and Remainders, Rents, Issues and Profits thereof; and all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim, and demand whatsoever of them the said party of the first part, in law, equity, or otherwise howsoever, of, in, and to the same and every part thereof

To have and to hold, the said messuage, tenement and lot or piece of ground, except as before excepted and the Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted, or mentioned and intended so to be, with the Appurtenances, unto the said the party of the second part, his Heirs and Assigns, to and for the only proper use and behoof of the said the party of the second part, his Heirs and Assigns forever.

And the said Henry Shissler and Anna his wife their Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Do by these presents, covenant, grant, and agree to and with the said the party of the second part, His Heirs and Assigns, that they the said Henry Shissler and Anna his wife their Heirs, all and singular the Hereditaments and Premises herein above described and granted or mentioned and intended so to be, with the Appurtenances, unto the said the party of the second part, His Heirs and Assigns, against them the said Henry Shissler and anna his wife their Heirs, and against all and every Person or Persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof, by, from, or under him, them, or any of them, SHALL and WILL WARRANT and forever DEFEND.

1888-Henry's will is dated 16 SEP 1888. It leaves everything to his wife, Anna, and appoints his son, Edward, as executor. The will is probated 08 NOV 1888. This is scanned in 3 parts as I neglected to trim the top margin of the first page - the second page, which is probably actually page 3 is not transcribed as it is easy to read - what should be the second page would contain the rest of the date and Henry's signature as well as the signatures of the witnesses.

Transcription of text in document:

In the name of God Amen. I Henry Shissler of the Borough of Port Carbon, County of Schuylkill, State of Pennsylvania, being in health of body, and sound mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, after the manner following, that is to say:

First, I commit my spirit to God who gave it, and my body to the Earth from whence it was taken, until the day of resurrection through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Second, I will and desire, as soon as may be expedient after my death, that so much of my Goods, Chattels, and effects as may be necessary to pay my Just debts, funeral and all other necessary expenses, be sold and disposed of in the most advantageous manner, and payment to be made without any unnecessary delay.

Further I will and desire that my beloved wife Anna, to have all the money, Goods and effects including household and kitchen furniture that may remain after all my Just debts, and lawful expenses and charges are paid for her own uses and disposal.

Last I constitude and appoint my son Edward Shissler of the Borough of Minersville, in the county and State above stated, as Executor of this my last will and testament, to carry out the above items and stipulations into effect.

In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal the sixteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred eighty-eight

pg 2 is the register of wills Samuel Beard acknowledging the last will and testament and appointing Edward Shissler as executor; dated 8 Nov 1888

1852 Justice of the Peace pg1

1852 Justice of the Peace pg2

1852 Justice of the Peace pg3

1852 Justice of the Peace pg4

1871 land transaction pg1

1871 land transaction pg2

1871 land transaction pg3

1871 land transaction pg4

1888 will pg1

1888 will pg2

1888 will pg3

1. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census. (Name: The Generations Network, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2005;)
   Database online. East Norwegian, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, roll M432_827, page 189, image 321.

   Record for Henry Shissler _FOOT: Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), Database online. East Norwegian, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, roll M432_827, page 189, image 321.

2. ↑ 1860 United States Federal Census (1)
   Database online. Port Carbon, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, post office Port Carbon, roll M653_1179, page 693, image 181.

   Record for Henry Shisler _FOOT: Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004), Database online. Port Carbon, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, post office Port Carbon, roll M653_1179, page 693, image 181.

3. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census. (Name: The Generations Network, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2003;)
   Database online. Port Carbon, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, post office Minersville, roll 1447, page 138, image 278.

   Record for Henry Shisler [see John Lewis Shissler for pg2] _FOOT: Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2003), Database online. Port Carbon, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, post office Minersville, roll 1447, page 138, image 278.