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Mariah Wickertsheimer was born in approximately 1822 in Baden, Germany. Mariah had 2 sons – Georg and John. Mariah and son John arrived in America approximately 1869. Georg came earlier, about 1866.
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| Our ancestors came from Germany to America to give themselves, and, in turn, give us, their descendants, the chance of a better life. Our debt to them is unlimited and our thanks given. | ||||||
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Mary Wickertsheim and sons, George Wickertsheim (Winters) and John Wickertsheim, living together in America in the 1870 census, Deer Creek, Williamsport Township Pickaway County, Ohio.
Oral family history states that when Georg was buying lumber, the sales person, not able to understand Georg’s German accent, decided on the name Winters, which he wrote down on the bill of sale. Thus, Georg Wickertsheim became George Winters.
The Family Living Together in America 1870 census, Williamsport Village, Pickaway County, Ohio Vigetshimer Mary age 50 keeping house property $100. Vigetshimer George age 21 farm labor Vigetshimer John age 13 farm labor Attended school yes |
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The census taker in the 1880 census, also misunderstanding the German accent, caused the name Wickertsheim to be forever changed to Wickensimer for Mary and John. We are also grateful for that. |
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| Mary's Death Notice - Democrat & Watchman News |
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Mt. Pleasant Church and Mariah's Unmarked Grave Site - Pickaway County, Ohio |
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