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Re: ALR Museum Gunsmith: J. Wetzel (John or Jonathan), Snyder Co, PA
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2011, 05:34:35 PM »

Below is a link to an article about Lewis Wetzel, a legendary frontiersman and Indian fighter. It appears that Snyder County gunsmith Jonathan Wetzel and Lewis Wetzel were from two branches of the same family tree.

http://www.wvculture.org/history/journal_wvh/wvh50-5.html (note this link is no longer working)

I hope some of you find this information of interest. I also hope this isn't too far off topic.

Mark Loudenslager"

C. Wetzel-20609 notes: Lewis Wetzel (1763-1808), a legendary frontiersman and Indian fighter is probably my 2nd cousin, 4x removed. His grandfather was probably Hans Martin Wetzel-3530, who arrived at Phil'd. in 1731 and lived in Oley, PA. before moving to Virginia. Note that West Virginia was created about 1863.

Jonathan Wetzel-5739 (1801-1881) the grandson of Johann "Jacob" Wetzel (I)-3515 (1718-1785), who arrived at Phil'd. in 1737 and last of Hereford Twp. Berks Co. PA.

It is probable that Hans Martin Wetzel-3530 and Johann "Jacob" Wetzel (I)-3515 were brothers. This relationship is found in the 1911 book by Floyd, (Geneagraphical & Biographical Annals of Northumberland, PA.) and is also excepted by Charles Kerchner-1, Commander, Navy, Retired, of Emmaus, PA. the author of "Descendant charts for some Wetzels of S. E. PA."

The 1918 History of Carbon County, PA. notes that Johannes (1) "John" Wetzel-986 (1777-1856) was an early settler of Packer Twp. Carbon Co. and a member of the famous family of Indian fighters. Johannes (1) "John" Wetzel-986 (1777-1856), my 3rd great grandfather. His son, Valentine "Felton" Wetzel-8146, my 2nd great grandfather.

Also note the 1931 book by C. B. Allman has many errors.