Back row: Francis, Caroline, Rosa. Front row: John, Frank
Johannes died 29 of February 1888 and was buried in the Arnheim Church Cemetary in Brown Co. Ohio. He was survived by his widow Barbara and five children.
Other Notes and Rumors
Johannes said his first wife was a relative of composer Franz Peter Schubert. Interestingly, Schubert biographers tell about a Kiesewetter family of Vienna who were well-to-do friends and supporters of the composer. I have not yet made a connection to any Kiesewetters in Europe. If you can help I sure would like to hear from you!
An heirloom that belonged to Johannes Kiesewetter was a German (Lutheran translation) Bible that was printed in Basel, Switzerland, March 1, 1720 by Friedrich Battier and M. Theodore Gernler--pastors of St. Alben and St. Elisabethen. Introductory chapter by Martin Luther. It is now in a museum in Cincinnati.
Johan's Brothers
I have also done some research on Johan's brothers.Kiesewetter, Franz age 35 native of Austria arrived in New York August 4, 1856 on the ship the Sir Robert Peel. His port of departure was Hamburg. His occupation on the ships manifest was listed as dyer. He was traveling with his brother Joseph Kiesewetter age 40 shoemaker and Catharine Kiesewetter age 31 who I believe was Joseph's wife. Kiesewetter, Franz Native of Austria made declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen September 1858. (I need a copy of this record) Declared Citizen October 1863. (I have this record) Franz Kiesewetter, resident of Cincinnati, age 38, merchant, born Austria married Catharine Miehel, resident. of Kenton, Kentucky age 26, on 11/15/1868 It was a first marriage for both of them.(I need a copy of this record) One of their infants was buried in the St. Peter German Evangelical Church in Cincinnati.
1880 United States Census Frank KIESEWETTER Self M Male W 45 PRU Huckster --- --- Catherine KIESEWETTER Wife M Female W 36 HESSEN Keeps House --- --- Anna KIESEWETTER Dau S Female W 10 OH At School PRU HESSEN Leana KIESEWETTER Dau S Female W 8 OH PRU HESSEN Louisa KIESEWETTER Dau S Female W 4 OH PRU HESSEN Emma KIESEWETTER Dau S Female W 2 OH PRU HESSEN
1890, 1891 Cincinnatti city directory Frank Kiesewetter salesman 328 John Street Cincinnati OH
I still need 1860, 1870, 1900 census records for Frank and family)
Franz Kieseweter died May 8, 1900 aged 80 years 4 months 8 days. (I have his burial record) He was burried in Spring Grove Cemetary, Cincinnatti, Ohio
Joseph Kiesewetter age 40 native of Austria arrived in New York August 4, 1856 on the ship the Sir Robert Peel. His port of departure was Hamburg. His occupation on the ships manifest was listed as shoemaker. He was traveling with Catharine Kiesewetter age 31 and his brother Franz.
Hamilton Co, OH; 5th Wd Cincinnati, Series: M653 Roll: 971 Joeseph is on page: 450 census taken July 14, 1860; all in same dwelling #568 family #819 Peter Fink, 32, Baden, boot & shoe manufacture, $800 pers prop family #820 John Good, 23, OH, huckster, $200 pers. Elizabeth, 22, Bavaria John, 3, OH family #821 Adolph Seaman, 35, Prussia, shoemaker, $100 pers. Mary, 32, Prussia family # 822 Joseph Keasavetter (KIESEWETTER), 39, Austria, shoemaker, $50 pers.
1870 Indexing: KEISWEITHER JOHN 51 M W AUST OH BROWN WASHINGTON TWP 1870 Series: M593 Roll: 1175 Page: 386 Joseph is living with John, but is not listed in the index.(I still need 1880 census records for Joseph).
Joseph Kiesewetter. widowed. Place of birth: Austria. Late residence: Cincinatti., Ohio. Age at death: 70 years (this seems to just be an estimate). Decease: April 18, 1890. Interment: April 20, 1890- 3pm. Disease: General Debility. Parent's names: Joseph and Lena Kiesewetter. Lot owner: single. sec. 26, grave 2469. Undertaker: J. Fuldner. Ordered by Frank Kiesewetter. Place of death: City infirmary.
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