Johan Wilhelm Fischer was baptized on Apr 11, 1706 in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany (Langenselbold Evangelische Kirche; sponsor Wilhelm Roth). He emigrated from Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany between Apr–May 1733 (Documented; see notes - usu. took 90-120 days). He departed from Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands about Jun 1733 (took 58-89 days fr. England - Phila.). He immigrated to Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on Aug 17, 1733 (Ship Samuel, Captain: Hugh Percy From: Rotterdam By Way of: Deal Arrival: Philadelphia, 17 Aug 1733 (http://www.progenealogists.com/palproject/pa/1733sam.htm)/). He arrived in Wiccacoa, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on Aug 17, 1733 (with Johann Heinrich (cousin - from Langenselbold); http://www.progenealogists.com/palproject/pa/1733sam.htm). He lived in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA between Mar 20–21 1733/34 (Land warrant dates/Lancaster Co., bef. 1752). He was naturalized on Sep 30, 1749 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (PA Archives Ser. 2 Vol. 2 p. 379; with Frantz Krick). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA between 1754–1768 (on tax list; 100 ac. 1767, 150 ac. 1768; Fischer Family holdings Wernersville S of Hoover Motors on Grandview Farm). He signed his will between Jan 15, 1763–Nov 02, 1768 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Dates written and proved. 11/2/1768 - 11/25/1771 in Berks Co. WiIl abstracts. See notes. In J. BCGS Vol. 14 No. 4; proved 11/25/1771. WILL IN GERMAN.). He was buried after Oct 23, 1771 in Wernersville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St.. John's Reformed (Hain's Cacusi) Church Cemetery (memorial at the cemetery).
Johan Wilhelm Fischer was baptized on Apr 11, 1706 in Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany (Langenselbold Evangelische Kirche; sponsor Wilhelm Roth). He emigrated from Langenselbold, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany between Apr–May 1733 (Documented; see notes - usu. took 90-120 days). He departed from Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands about Jun 1733 (took 58-89 days fr. England - Phila.). He immigrated to Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on Aug 17, 1733 (Ship Samuel, Captain: Hugh Percy From: Rotterdam By Way of: Deal Arrival: Philadelphia, 17 Aug 1733 (http://www.progenealogists.com/palproject/pa/1733sam.htm)/). He arrived in Wiccacoa, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on Aug 17, 1733 (with Johann Heinrich (cousin - from Langenselbold); http://www.progenealogists.com/palproject/pa/1733sam.htm). He lived in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA between Mar 20–21 1733/34 (Land warrant dates/Lancaster Co., bef. 1752). He was naturalized on Sep 30, 1749 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (PA Archives Ser. 2 Vol. 2 p. 379; with Frantz Krick). He lived in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA between 1754–1768 (on tax list; 100 ac. 1767, 150 ac. 1768; Fischer Family holdings Wernersville S of Hoover Motors on Grandview Farm). He signed his will between Jan 15, 1763–Nov 02, 1768 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (Dates written and proved. 11/2/1768 - 11/25/1771 in Berks Co. WiIl abstracts. See notes. In J. BCGS Vol. 14 No. 4; proved 11/25/1771. WILL IN GERMAN.). He was buried after Oct 23, 1771 in Wernersville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (St.. John's Reformed (Hain's Cacusi) Church Cemetery (memorial at the cemetery).
Inscription
Hier Ruhet die Gebeine
eine (unlegibile)
Wilhelm Fischer
Ist Geboh. D. 11 April
1706
Kinder 8 Soh. u. 3 Toch.
u. starb d. 23 Octo.
1771
Translation:
The bones rest here
an (illegible)
Wilhelm Fischer
Is born this day April 11th
1706
Children 8 sons and 3 daughters
and died this day 23 October
1771
Fisher Family Plaque at gravesite:
Erected to the memory of Wilhelm Fischer
Born in the Palatinate April 11, 1706
Arrived at Philadelphia Aug. 17,1733
Died October 23 1771
And his wife
Elizabeth Gertrude
The daughter of George and Varonica Hain
Born 1711
Died June 4, 1768
Who are interred at this spot, and who were
among the earliest members of
Cacusi, or Hain's Reformed Church
The parents of 8 sons and 3 daughters
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To these pioneer ancestors, who braved
the perils fo the frontier thru their desire
for a new home for their posterity; a new
church with religious freedom; and who helped
lay the foundations of a new nation, which
their sons fought to establish:-
Thsi tablet is respectfully dedicated in
reverence and gratitude by their descendents.
In celebration of the bi-centenary of the
Fisher family in America.
August 17, 1933
Gravesite Details
The family plot has a plaque documented the life of Wilhelm and his descendants. They were an important and influential family who helped found St. John's Lutheran Church. The gravestones are now weathered to almost unreadable condition.
