Bray & Wiseman Families of Switzerland County, Indiana

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  • ID: I315 View Post-em!
  • Name: Christian WISEMAN
  • Sex: M
  • Birth: 30 Nov 1812 in Berne, , , Switzerland
  • Death: 10 Aug 1888 in Craig Twp., Switzerland Co., IN
  • Burial: McKay Cemetery, Craig Twp., Switzerland Co., IN
  • Event: Research Note
  • Note: [MyNote: I have "thrown together" all of the Wiseman's in Switzerland County under the "umbrella" of Jacob and Elizabeth Weisman so that there could be a "centralized" point for storing information on all of these people. It is NOT my intent to state that Christian is the son of Jacob and Elizabeth but rather that there is likely some kind of relationship between them all. They are lumped together here for the convenience of this researcher.]
  • Census: 1840 Switzerland Co., IN
  • Note:
    Craig Twp., p150/278.
    Christian Wiseman: males 15-20 = 2; 20-30 = 1; females under 5 = 1; 20-30 = 1.
  • NATU: 22 Oct 1844 Switzerland Co., IN
  • Note:
    Civil Order Book L page 296.
    Christopher Wiseman was born in Canton Berne in 1812, embarked at Havre de Grace in France in May 1833 and arrived at New York in July 1833. He removed to Switzerland County in 1836 and has resided there ever since. Signed Christopher Wiseman (no mark). October 22, 1844.
  • Census: 1850 Switzerland Co., IN
  • Note:
    Craig Township. #143 p362/723.
    Christian Wiseman 37, farmer, RE 600, born Switzerland; Eliza 32, born Indiana; Anna, 11; Mary, 9; Lucy, 5; John. 5; Malissa, 3; Rodolph, 2; Rosaline, 7/12, twin; Esadora, 7/12, twin.
  • Census: 1860 Switzerland Co., IN
  • Note:
    Craig Township. #255 p39/179.
    Christopher Wiseman, 47, farmer, RE 1200, PE 642, born Switzerland; Eliza B., 40; Mary J., 19; John, 17, farm laborer; Lucy, 17; Melissa, 14; Rodolph, 12; Rosaline, 10; Isadora, 10; David S., 8; Eliza J., 8; Joseph C., 4; Thomas J., 6/12; Riley McKay, 31,Teamster, PE 350.
  • Census: 1870 Switzerland Co., IN
  • Note:
    Craig Township. #249 p38/281.
    Chris Wiseman , 57, farmer, RE 3400, PE 700, born Switzerland; Isadora, 21, keeping house; David, 18; Joseph, 15; Thomas J., 12.
  • Census: 1880 Switzerland Co., IN
  • Note:
    Craig Township. #43 p5/22.
    Christian Wiseman, 67, farmer, born Switzerland, parents born Switzerland; Catherine W., 50, wife; Joseph, 24, son; Thomas, 20, son; Mary E. Anderson, 13, Step-Daughter; John Wiseman, 9; Joseph Myers, 27, no relation listed.
  • Residence: 1883 Switzerland Co., IN
  • Note:
    List of Patrons. 1883 Atlas.
    Christian Wiesman. P.O. Lamb; Farmer and Fruit Dealer; Nativity Berne, Switzerland; Date of Settlement 1833.
  • CEME: 10 Aug 1888 Switzerland Co., IN
  • Note:
    McKay Cemetery.
    Christian Wiseman Born in Switzerland. Aug 10, 1888 75y 8m 10d.
  • Event: Obituary 16 Aug 1888 Switzerland Co., IN
  • Note:
    The Vevay Reville.
    Died - Wiseman - in Craig township on Friday, Aug. 10, 1888 Christopher Wiseman in the 77th year of his age. Mr. Wiseman was a native of Switzerland, but came to this country when a young man. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Craig township. He was an industrious, honorable man and a useful citizen. He was a consistent member of the Baptist church. The funeral took place last Sunday at 10 o'clock a.m. and was attended by a large number of relatives and sympathizing friends.




    Father: Unknown (Jacob?) WISEMAN b: about 1771 in Switzerland
    Mother: Unknown (Elizabeth?) b: about 1777 in Switzerland

    Marriage 1 Elizabeth BROWN b: 1820 in Indiana
    • Married: 30 Apr 1838 in Switzerland Co., IN 1
    Children
    1. Has Children Anna WISEMAN b: 15 Mar 1839 in Switzerland Co., IN
    2. Has No Children Mary J. WISEMAN b: 1841 in Switzerland Co., IN
    3. Has No Children Lucy WISEMAN b: 29 Mar 1843 in Switzerland Co., IN
    4. Has Children John WISEMAN b: 29 Mar 1843 in Switzerland Co., IN
    5. Has No Children Malissa WISEMAN b: 29 Sep 1845 in Switzerland Co., IN
    6. Has No Children Rodolph WISEMAN b: 1848 in Switzerland Co., IN
    7. Has Children Rosaline WISEMAN b: 25 Nov 1849 in Switzerland Co., IN
    8. Has No Children Isadora WISEMAN b: 25 Nov 1849 in Switzerland Co., IN
    9. Has Children David Samuel WISEMAN b: 22 Mar 1852 in Switzerland Co., IN
    10. Has Children Eliza Jane WISEMAN b: 22 Mar 1852 in Switzerland Co., IN
    11. Has No Children Joseph Christie WISEMAN b: 22 Dec 1855 in Switzerland Co., IN
    12. Has Children Thomas J. WISEMAN b: Dec 1859 in Switzerland Co., IN

    Marriage 2 Catharine ANDERSON (MARRIED NAME) b: Feb 1830 in Indiana
    • Married: 16 Feb 1876 in Switzerland Co., IN 1

    Sources:
    1. Title: Switzerland County, Indiana Marriages 1814-1925
      Page: Grooms page 422
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