My Genealogy Hound

DAVID WIESER, ex-Commissioner of Lehigh County, not only enjoys the reputation of a well known and capable official, but of an intelligent and progressive farmer, who is thoroughly posted on all matters pertaining to his vocation in life and is thoroughly conversant with public affairs. He was born in Whitehall Township, this county, January 9, 1830, and is the son of Daniel and Lidia (Miller) Wieser, the father born in Berks County, and the mother a native of this county. The paternal grandfather of our subject was also a native of Berks County, while his father came from Germany. Our subject on his mother’s side is also of German descent.

Daniel Wieser is still living, making his home with our subject. He is now past his ninetieth year, and, as may be supposed, is one of the oldest residents of the county, having made his home on his present farm for over sixty years. His good wife departed this life January 6, 1865. David, of this sketch, was reared to man’s estate in this county, where he was given a good education in both the German and English languages. He has followed farm pursuits all his life, and in 1855 began cultivating property of his own, which he farmed for about twenty-one years. In 1876, however, he located on his present farm, which has been his home ever since. It comprises fifty-three acres, which he has placed under the best methods of improvement and farms in such a way as to bring him in the best returns.

Mr. Wieser was married in 1854 to Miss Eliza Roth, and to them was born one son, Frank P. The wife and mother died January 25, 1858, and the lady whom our subject chose as his second companion, in 1862, bore the maiden name of Miss Susan Wright. She was born in Mercer County, this state, and by her union with our subject became the mother of three children: Ida, Mrs. Daniel Schreiber; Annie, attending college at Allentown; and Mary, now deceased.

Our subject is a Democrat in politics, and for six years served as Director of the Poor in Lehigh County. For three years he was Road Supervisor, and for the same length of time School Director. In 1887 he was elected County Commissioner for a term of three years, during which time he discharged the duties of the office with great credit to himself and satisfaction to all concerned. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, in the faith of which he was reared.