Husband Mark Wisener 1 2
Born: 5 Feb 1840 - Butler, Butler Co, PA 1
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Father: John George Wisener (1812-1849) 1 2
Mother: Margaret Nicklas ( -1880) 2
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Other Spouse: Mary Kraus ( - ) 3 - 1860 3
Wife Tena Strack 3
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Father: John Strack ( - ) 3
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Other Spouse: [Unk] Foerstege ( - ) 3
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1 M John Wisener 3
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General Notes: Husband - Mark Wisener
He was born in the borough of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, where his youth until his eighteenth year was spent. He attended the common schools, and on completing his studies decided upon acquiring a trade. Removing to Pittsburgh for the purpose, he chose that of a carriage blacksmith, and continued his apprenticeship until his removal to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1860, where for a brief time he followed this trade. The call for troops then occurred at the beginning of the civil war, and Mr. Wisener, with patriotic zeal, enrolled his name with the three-months' men. On the 9th of May, 1861, he enlisted for three years. After some time spent in West Virginia his regiment joined others in forming the army of the Cumberland, and participated in most of its important engagements, among which may be cited the battles of Shiloh, Stone River, Chickamauga, Perryville, Missionary Ridge and all the encounters connected with Sherman's march to the sea. He was discharged in July, 1864, at Covington, Kentucky, and at once resumed his trade in Pittsburgh. Three years later he removed to New Brighton and embarked in carriage manufacturing. Mr. Wisener continued thus employed until 1869, when he entered the arena of politics, and his name having been presented as the Democratic candidate for the office of sheriff of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, he was elected by a flattering vote in a district strongly Republican. He filled the office for three years, and not being successful in his candidacy for the office of county treasurer, engaged for a year in the boot and shoe business. He next became the lessee of the "Merchants Hotel" in Beaver Falls, and in 1887 erected the "Grand Hotel," a commodious and elegant structure, which he operated, assisted by his sons. [HBC 1884, 742]