Teresa and Reinhard Stehle

Teresa and Reinhard Stehle
Teresa Weser Stehle (1849-1941) and Reinhard Stehle (1841-1913). Summit Street, Marietta, OH. Children: Nancy J., John R., Frank R. Virginia A., Joseph K., Mary, George, and Lawrence

Roman and Reinhard

Roman Weser was the father-in-law of Reinhard Stehle. Both were born and raised in Binsdorf, Wuertemburg, Germany.

Roman Weser (born 1822) immigrated to America first with his brother, Matthew, and settled in Wood County, Virginia. He married Nancy Joseph Wigal in 1842. His brother married Nancy's sister, Rebecca Wigal. Roman, Nancy, Matthew, and Rebecca are all buried in Wood County on the 100 acer Lee Creek farm just southeast of what is now Lubek, WV. The land was originally purchased by the Wigal girl's grandfather, Joseph Joseph in 1815. In a will probated 3 May 1838, Joseph Joseph left his granddaughter, Nancy Joseph Wigal, "aHorse Saddle and bridle a cow and calf bed and bedding bureau and table and the child of my slave Suckey called Elizabeth Amie." Her sister got only a "Horse Saddle and bridle."

Roman returned to Germany around the time of the Civil War. When he came back, western Virginia was the new state of West Virginia and Reinhard was with him. A ship's passenger list for the Saxonia, sailing in April of 1866 from Hamburg to New York lists a R. Weser (44) followed by a R. Stahle [sic] (24).

Reinhard Stehle (born 1841) married Roman's daughter Teresa M. Weser in 1868 and started his family in West Virginia. The 1870 WV Census lists Reinhard (28) as a shoemaker living in Lubek Township, Wood County, WV with his wife Teresa (21). His first four children, Roman, Josie, Nancy Josephine (Nan), and John R. Stehle were born in Wood County between 1871 and 1875. Roman and Josie each lived only a few hours. The family moved to Marietta, Washington County, Ohio between 1875 and 1879. The 1880 Ohio Census lists Reinhard (39) - dealer in shoes, Teresa (31), Nancy (9), John (5) and Francis (1) living at 351 Wooster Street.

05 July 2009

Roman Weser Biography

West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia Supplemental, Vol. 8, page 125

Roman Weser – is a native of Germany, born in Wurtemberg, February 27, 1822, and in that country he has buried his father and mother, Simon and Michlen (Wencler) Weser. He early in life came to America, settling in Wood county in 1840. Here he married, in Harris district, September 13, 1842, Nancy J. Wigal, daughter of Daniel and Matilda (Joseph) Wigal, who was born on the home farm on which she now resides, December 21, 1825. Seven children were born to Mr. And Mrs. Weser, and they have one adopted son, as follows:
  • Matilda A., born February 6, 1844, died March 27, 1845;
  • Rebecca M., August 24, 1846, died July 27, 1851;
  • Theresa, July 27, 1849, resides at Marietta, Ohio;
  • Mary A., September 1, 1853;
  • George A., March 8, 1856;
  • Daniel M., March 26, 1858;
  • Virginia, June 5, 1860; the last four live at home,
  • And the adopted son, Joseph Black, born September 10, 1870.
The Josephs family were among the pioneers of the Virginias. Her grandfather, Joseph Joseph, was a soldier in 1776. He was of Irish descent, and with his wife settled in this county as early as 1806. He died at the advanced age of 82; his wife died at 84, and their son, the father of Mrs. Weser, at 78; his wife at 69; all are buried in the family burial ground, in a lot called the Josephs cemetery. The farm, called the Josephs farm, is carried on by Mr. Weser; he is a devoted Catholic, as is his wife. Their farm lies in Lubeck district, and their postoffice address is Lubeck, Wood County, West Virginia.
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