Weisman - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Minnie/Alternate spellings

etienne87 — 2013-10-06 00:09:50Z

From what my mother said, my great grandfather came to the states and it was the person that took the info down that spelled his name the way it did, but one day we were talking to her cousin and she said it was because my g-grandfather was drunk when the babies were born and that's why. I don't believe the second version because my grandfather spelled his name Wejcman, my grandfather and one of his brothers and sister spelled it the same, another of his brothers spelled it Wecman and the last spelled it Weisman. To make matters worse, in the census I have also seen it spelled Wytzman.

Wiesmans of Russia

allison_heinly — 2013-05-03 03:28:38Z

I'm looking for information on a family. They immigrated from Russia to Baltimore in the early 1900s. Parents were Edel and Rebecca Weisman, and they were said to have had 8 daughters. Ive found only 4- Bessie, Gertrude, Shirley, and Zelda. Bessie was my great great grandmother. Any information on this family would be appreciated. Thanks!

Allison

WEISMAN Alan M - Vietnam Wall section 12 E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-10-16 20:22:18Z

WEISMAN Alan M - Vietnam Wall section 12 E

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Lawl and Letta Weisman

Conroy12 — 2011-11-26 18:36:53Z

Looking for relatives of Lawl and Letta Weisman, came from Russia/Lithuania in 1899, settles in Philadelphia Pennsylvannia, had several children, among them Benjamin, Dora and Paulina.

WEISMAN Kurt F - Vietnam Wall section 1W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-08-09 18:24:16Z

WEISMAN Kurt F - Vietnam Wall section 1W

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Weisman's of Ohio?

ashleycoppess — 2011-07-12 20:37:07Z

Hi,

I'm looking for my great grandmother's parents. My great grandmothers name was Irma Lillian Weisman. She lived from 1898-1976. My grandmother grew up in Dayton, Ohio so Irma eventually ended up here but not sure if that's where she was born. I'd appreciate any help.

Thanks!
Ashley

WEISMAN Donald E - Vietnam Wall section 3W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-07-01 20:42:48Z

WEISMAN Donald E - Vietnam Wall section 3W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,441 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Re: edmond, or robert weisman, from england

thelen130 — 2011-05-25 10:39:44Z

I believe I am related to the same Thomas Wiseman, Robert. Have you found anything since this reply?

Sophia Weisman

vickij60 — 2009-06-09 02:07:53Z

I'm looking for information on Sophia Weisman (could be Weissman). She was born in Schleswig-Holstein in Denmark. She was married to Claude Jacob Junge (Young), also from Schleswig-Holstein. They're my GG grandparents. I have no info for Sophia. Please help!

Adam Weisman

ancientrecords — 2006-12-05 18:19:11Z

I am looking for information regarding Adam Weisman who was born in Germany in 1813. He immigrated to America in 1836 for Hesse Darmstadt via Le Harve, France and arrived in Baltimore, MD. He later married a woman by the name of Sarah and moved to Scott Co., Indiana. They both died in 1888. Any information would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Marsha (Weisman) Layman

Re: edmond, or robert weisman, from england

RobertWiseman51 — 2006-09-20 23:06:12Z

Hello Shawn,
I am very interested in your source on Edmond and Robert's being on the ship Canterbury 1699-1700 as my ancestor Thomas Wiseman was also supposed to have been on this ship. Please get in touch with me in this regard at poppynewt@zoominternet.net
Thanks!
Robert N. Wiseman
782 County Road 70
Proctorville, OH 45669

Seek info on NYC Weismans - Sylvia, Phil, Charles, Fannie, Lou

cdgomberg — 2006-05-19 19:09:36Z

Looking for info on the Weismans who came to the US in 1907. Were in NYC for at least some portion of the time. Country of origin believed to be Russia. Thanks for any help!

Re: Seek info on NYC Weismans - Sylvia, Phil, Charles, Fannie, Lou

cdgomberg — 2006-05-19 19:09:36Z

My husband's grandmother was Sylvia Weissman. SHe came to the US in 1907. That is a long time before your grandfather came over. I can't make a connection yet but I will keep digging. If I find anything, I will drop you a line. Thanks for your response!

Ernest Weisman or Weismann?

mickiswit — 2006-05-08 19:13:11Z

Any info on Ernest Weisman who was born in Germany and
lived in Elbert Co. Ga? I would like to know when he came to the U.S. He was married to Susan_______?

Weismans of Hartford/Waterbury

Debnet7 — 2006-04-01 06:15:48Z

Researching John Weisman (b.1867, d. 1927) and Clara Greenberg (b. 1868, d. 1962) who immigrated from Russia in the 1880s and settled in Waterbury, CT. John's parents were James Weisman and Emma 'Naomi' Goldfarb.

August George Weis/Weisman IN>KS>WA 1856-1924

2005-01-06 09:29:24Z

Looking for information on August George Wise/Weis b. 1856 IN to German born parents. Married Anna Marie Thornton abt 1884 moved to WA abt 1900. August was orphaned and raised by an aunt and uncle. He probably had sisters who remained in IN. I'm trying to find his parents and have had no luck for the past 5 years. Thanks for any help.

Re: Minnie/Alternate spellings

2004-08-21 12:40:53Z

Did Minnie speak any English? There's a Minnie in my family: her father was Morris Weisman (I'm not sure of the spelling), shortened to Weiss at Ellis Island. I believe that Morris lived in Philadelphia and then relocated to Texas. Morris was originally Russian but probably spoke Yiddish, as my grandmother (Minnie's sister Sonia) also speaks some.

As to the alternate spellings, I think it has to do with phonetic spellings. When people from Russia/Germany/wherever came over to the US, they probably didn't speak much English. The immigration people probably spelled their last names phonetically, resulting in extra s's, n's, etc.

Re: Seek info on NYC Weismans - Sylvia, Phil, Charles, Fannie, Lou

2004-08-21 12:35:11Z

My grandfather was Morris Weis(s)man, shortened to Weiss at Ellis Island. He was born in Moscow and had 10-15 brothers and sisters, the names of whom I don't know. He came over in 1920 with two siblings. His mother's name was Sarah, and I know but forget his father's name, and they were bakers. He married Ida Cherry and had three daughters: Esther, Minnie (I think-- she lives in Texas and we've never met) and my grandmother, Sonia, who married Benjamin Miller and had my mother, Debra. The Weismans/Weisses of whom I speak are all Jewish. Anything sound familiar?

Weissmann--Good Question

2001-06-02 14:12:23Z

I do not have the answer to the spelling of
the name in question. I am from Madison,
Wisconsin and have been looking at the Weissmann's of Milwaukee
hoping there is a connection. I don't know much but share
the same questions about the language my grandmother spoke (I
suspect Yiddish too) and other curious habits.
For what it is worth my gm's name was Minnie.
I think her father's name was either Charles and Carl.
Any clues?

Weisman-Wiesman-Wiseman

2001-05-11 09:46:44Z

Can't say the exact reason - but I have a g-grandmother whose name was spelled Weisman. What I've found is the spelling sometimes was changed to Americanize Jewish family names. This was done either to become a part of the community they had moved to or because marriage between members of two different religious groups were more easily accepted by families. Quite a shame, because Jewish traditions and history have been lost this way.

donald weisman

2001-02-10 09:14:57Z

worked for national can co. in vancouver was.

Sarah Weisman

2000-10-08 05:51:44Z

Hi
I am trying to find information on Sarah Weisman. She appears on the 1870 census as 65 years old with Pennsylvania listed as her place of birth. She was living in Philadelphia at the time of 1870 census. She was married to Francis Mellon. Their son was my gg-grandfather, James Mellon who was born in 1826/1828.
Thanks

Wiseman Weisman

2000-09-30 18:45:15Z

Your post caught my eye because of the spellings. My father Ralph Gary Weisman told me that the spelling of our name was changed from Wiseman to Weisman by an angry ancestor who had fallen out with a sibling. possible connection? Dad was raised in Cincinatti Ohio. His parents are Ralph and Celeste Weisman (both deceased)

Alone

2000-06-27 14:16:07Z

David

I will ask my fiance where in Russia his mother's side came from.

What happened is originally the mother's family is from Russia, but they moved to Germany and from Germany his mother and his mother's parents moved to United States. My fiance's mother's maiden name is (Patricia)Feeman who married a Mr. Weisman

David I will ask my fiance where the mother's side is from. The father's side-the Weisman's have been living in Germany for many many years until the war broke-out.

David-many blessing to you-this email has put a smile on my face and given me hope.

Blessings to you and your family

sincerely

becca

Alone

2000-06-26 12:40:47Z

Becca,

Do you know what part of Russia your fiance's family is from or the city?

Regards,

David

Alone

2000-04-23 23:41:23Z

I am looking for anyone who might be related to my boyfriend.

He is the only child of Mr. Mrs. Patricia Weisman (name was Americanized to Wiseman) of Pompano Beach, Florida

Mr. and Mrs. Patricia Weisman died in early 80's.

He is the only remaining member of his lineage to our knowledge, unless there are relatives out there.

Mr. and Mrs. Patricia Weisman came from Germany at a young age with their parents.

My boyfriend's parents were both only child to their parents and they grew-up and married each other.

The grandparents have died, and the parents have died.

The father's family is from Germany, and the mother's family is from Russia, but mother's family moved to Germany from Russia, and escaped Germany for America when WWII broke out

The couple had one and only son (my boyfriend) who is named Lonnie Weisman-last name changed to Wiseman at age four. His parents called him Lons.

We plan to get married soon and would like the wedding to not only have my family members.

If there are relatives, in Germany, or Russia or southern Florida or Israel please contact me.

God Bless

sincerely,

Becca

Weisman''s

1999-08-16 10:41:21Z

Seen your message. I don't know about Weisman's as early as those you mention, but am looking for info on John F Weisman who married Mary Evenden BEACH. They had 10 children John Frank b 1871; Medora Madaline b 1873 d 1938; Harry Lee married Irene BURGER; Charles Ellis married Mamie BURGER; Elsie; Edna married Charles BARTLETT; Mary married John SOLLERS; Jessie married John DALY; George married Mabel Crowe; and Margaret. Do any of these appear on your lineage? Please e-mail direct. Thanks. Velda

edmond, or robert weisman, from england

1999-07-06 01:15:38Z

iam related to weisman, and need info on weisman who came on ship ' canterbury ' from england in 1699-1700. would like to establish our jewry.thanks,shawn

George Weisman (Germany-- Illinois--New Jersey)

Phebroost — 2001-06-22 06:28:49Z

Hi-

Am seeking information on George Weisman who wsa born abt 1875 possibly in Hamburg, Germany. He immigrated to US--probably Chicago, Illinois to live with a brother --George was about 16 or 17 at the time. Later, he married Bertha Teska and they resided in Evesham Twp., Burlington Co, New Jersey. Bertha died in 1918 (flu epidemic) after having 6 children (William, Herman, Walter, George Jr., Martha and Rose) George then remarried to Hattie Ellen Ziegler (from York Co, PA)

George died abt 1946 in NJ. Anyone have any matches to the above info??
Thanks,
Nancy

Weisman

Phebroost — 2001-06-22 06:28:49Z

Susan,

Don't know anything about different spellings except I have noticed that some of our Weisman's have had their name spelled differently in a few items (usually its a second "s" in the name)

I don't know of any of the ancestors heading out to WI but haven't been able to get too terribly far back--so I suppose it's a possibility.

Sorry I'm not a lot of help at this time!
Nancy

Re: WEISMAN from Latvia - Jewish family

MeltzerZone — 2002-01-23 20:11:22Z

Although my gm's name was Anna WEISMAN, she never came to the US, as she lived her entire life in Latvia.

Could the Il Weisman's have moved north to WI?

apetta — 2001-07-12 01:16:28Z

Nancy,
I am trying to track down anyone with the
spelling WIEsman...
or anyone who understands the differences
in the spellings...
most are WEIs(s)man(n)...do you
know if there is any significance to the
differences in the spellings of this
name?? Geographic origin??
Religious origin???
Any chance they settled in Wisconsin?
My GGG-grandfather was a doctor in south
eastern Wisconsin..strangely enough, in his
medical bags is an old circumcision board...from
about the 1850's...also, we have always wondered
why out grandmother used to use words that
sounded "yiddish" in origin???
Magdelena Wiesman/Weisman..etc..married
Johann OTT..to them was born at least one
son--George OTT who was born in
Neukirch, Bavaria (wherever that is)...
Any ideas appreciated...Thank you in advance,
Susan
apetta@netwurx.net

Differences in spellings???

apetta — 2001-07-12 01:16:28Z

Could someone explain the different spellings?

apetta — 2001-07-12 01:16:28Z

I am trying to track down anyone with the
spelling WIEsman...
most are WEIs(s)man(n)...do you
know if there is any significance to the
differences in the spellings of this
name?? Geographic origin??
Religious origin???
Any chance they settled in Wisconsin?
My GGG-grandfather was a doctor in south
eastern Wisconsin..strangely enough, in his
medical bags is an old circumcision board...from
about the 1850's...also, we have always wondered
why out grandmother used to use words that
sounded "yiddish" in origin???
Any ideas appreciated...Thank you in advance,
Susan
apetta@netwurx.net

Anyone have a clue to the different spellings?

apetta — 2001-07-12 01:16:28Z

I am trying to track down anyone with the
spelling WIEsman...
or anyone who understands the differences
in the spellings...
most are WEIs(s)man(n)...do you
know if there is any significance to the
differences in the spellings of this
name?? Geographic origin??
Religious origin???
Any chance they settled in Wisconsin?

Magdelena Weisman was born about 1805...
She married a John (Johan Ott) in Germany
and they settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...then
moved to LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
They are buried in Calvary Cemetery
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

My GGG-grandfather was a doctor in south
eastern Wisconsin..strangely enough, in his
medical bags is an old circumcision board...from
about the 1850's...also, we have always wondered
why out grandmother used to use words that
sounded "yiddish" in origin???
Magdelena Wiesman/Weisman..etc..married
Johann OTT..to them was born at least one
son--George OTT who was born in
Neukirch, Bavaria (wherever that is)...
Any ideas appreciated...Thank you in advance,
Wiesman, Weisman, Weismann, Weissman, Weissmann
Weseman, Wesemann, Weisemann, Wiesmain,
Wiessmann, or Wissman, Wissmann, or Wiseman
Susan
apetta@netwurx.net

WEISMAN from Latvia - Jewish family

jennifermeltzer — 2002-10-25 14:27:33Z

My pgm was Chaya Ita (Anna) WEISMAN. She was born approx. 1876, and I believe she married my gf, Hirsch FELDMAN, in Rezekne in approximately 1897. They had 3 children, Tania, Luba and my father, Jascha (Jack). Hirsch died in 1933 in Dvinsk (Daugavpils). My grandmother, daughter Luba and Luba's husband daughter were killed in Shoah in 1941. In early 1950's a cousin named WEISMAN came to visit in USA, I think his name was Paul - he was in early 20's at that time. There may be family surviving in South Africa, Israel and/or Belgium. Would appreciate hearing from anyone with any leads. My family tree is posted on Family Tree of Jewish People at jewishgen.org.

John Weisman m. Mary Wehner (Lefor, ND)

amandamariekennedy — 2003-08-03 22:16:35Z

Looking for descendants of this family:
John Weisman (b. 1877) m. Mary Wehner (b.1879)
Both originally form Banat, Hungary (married in Lefor, ND)

This is my first post to this list, so please excuse such a generic post any mistakes I will make. :) My name is Amanda Wehner Kennedy. I am conducting genealogical research for my father’s family. Going backwards: They settled in North Dakota, emigrated from Banat and before that it seems they migrated all over the place, including Hungary, Romania, & Germany.

My 4x great-grandparents were: Nikolaus STENGEL(b. 1779) m. Margaretha (b. 1780)

My 3x great-grandparents were: Johann MARTIN (b. 1825) & Franz/Frank STENGEL (b. 1802, Blumenthal, Banat, Austria-Hungary) m. Anna SCHUCH (b. 1805).

My 2x great-grandparents were: Johann JORDAN (b. 1848) m. Katharina SAILE (b. 1855) & John WEHNER I (Kathreinfeld, Banat, Austria-Hungary) m. Katherine WAHEL (b. 1848, Dorendol, Hungary) & Johann SIMON III (b. 1853, Barvaria, Germany) m. Margaret MARTIN (b. 1861) & Heinrich STENGEL (b. 1830, Blumenthal, Banat, Austria-Hungary) m. Katharina BRüGL (b. 1843, Traunau, Hungary)

My great-grandparents were: Anna JORDAN (b. 1876, Blumenthal, Banat, Austria-Hungary) m. Peter WEHNER (b. 1875, Kathreinfeld, Banat, Austria-Hungary) & John/Johann SIMON (b. 1881, Blumenthal, Banat, Austria-Hungary) m. Anna STENGEL (b. 1881, Blumenthal, Banat, Austria-Hungary).

My grandparents were: Frank WEHNER (b. 1913, Lefor, ND) m. Catherine SIMON (b. 1918, New England, ND).

amandamariekennedy@yahoo.com

Re: WEISMAN from Latvia - Jewish family

snokes_1 — 2002-12-17 04:08:33Z

J.,
Was wondering if any of the following were familiar?

Seeking contact with anyone researching WEISMAN (in all varieties if the spelling) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin--or LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Is anyone researching:
Alexander Weisman
Boleslaus Weisman
Ignatz Weisman
Ignatz, Sr. Weisman
Julia Weisman
Maria Weisman
Wladyslawa Weisman
Anna Weismann
Catherine Weismann
Frank Weismann
Joseph, Jr. Weismann
Joseph, Sr. Weismann
Sebastian Weismann

My ggg-grandfather was a "Dr." and I still have a circumcision board which he used back in the 1850's..if most male children were not circumcised back then--why would he have a circumcision board..I always wondered where all the Yiddish phrases came from...

Please contact me at:
snokes@tscnet.com

Thank you,
Susan

Re: Weisman-Wiesman-Wiseman

snokes_1 — 2002-12-17 04:08:33Z

Sally,

I moved and am back home in Washington State..wanted to share the following with you:

Seeking contact with anyone researching WEISMAN (in all varieties if the spelling) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin--or LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Is anyone researching:
Alexander Weisman
Boleslaus Weisman
Ignatz Weisman
Ignatz, Sr. Weisman
Julia Weisman
Maria Weisman
Wladyslawa Weisman
Anna Weismann
Catherine Weismann
Frank Weismann
Joseph, Jr. Weismann
Joseph, Sr. Weismann
Sebastian Weismann

Please contact me at:
snokes@tscnet.com

Thank you,
Susan

Weisman, Leonard C.

mjzemke — 2003-06-06 09:15:21Z

I am looking for children of Leonard C. Weisman. Their names would be Daniel, and Michelle, and adopted son named Phillip. Probable location would be in California but not certain. Their mothers name was Ida but last name unknown. If you have any information about these people please contact me.
Thank you,
Marci

Carl Weisman of Portsmouth, OH

DeborahWiseman261 — 2003-05-21 01:31:53Z

I am looking for information on Carl Weisman who died in Portsmouth, Oh sometime between 1978 and 1982. He was a conductor on the BO Railroad. His first wife was Gertrude Hickamn. He is my husbands Grandfather and any information is appreciated.

Thanks,
Deborah Rhoden Wiseman

Wiseman spelling

DeborahWiseman261 — 2003-05-21 01:31:53Z

Hi,

The names do not sound familiar but our family was basically the same way. We are still not clear on what the original spelling was. If I come across your names, I willlet you know.

Deborah Rhoden Wiseman

Augustine Weisman of Germany

DeborahWiseman261 — 2003-05-21 01:31:53Z

I am also loking for Carl's father, Augestine born in the Black Forest Area of Germany. His wife's name was Margaret. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Deborah Rhoden Wiseman