He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1800/05 (or perhaps in 1816/17). [sources: date: 3 (44 in 1861), 5 (45 in 1850), 8 (76 in 1876), 11 (62 in 1860), 12 (70 in 1870), 15 (76 in 1876). place: 3, 5, 8, 11, 12]
He married Susan [unknown family name]. She was born in 1797/1810, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their children apparently include:
[sources: 5, 9, 11, 12, 13, 17]
On 25 August 1834, his daughter, Emeline Wispert, was baptised, in the Kensington Methodist Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 19]
In 1840, he was a carpenter, living at Duke Street above Palmer. [source: 10]
In 1845-1849, he was a carpenter, living at Duke Street below Palmer. [source: 10]
In 1850, he was living in ward 5, Kensington, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was living with Susan (presumably his wife), and Sarah, Emeline, James, Adam, Andrew, and William H (presumably their children). He was a carpenter, and owned $1,000 in real estate. [source: 5]
In 1860, he was living in ward 18, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, apparently at 1433 Vienna Street. He was living with his wife Susan and children James, Adam, Andrew, and Alona. He was a carpenter. [sources: 10, 11]
In 1861, he was a carpenter, living at 1433 Vienna Street. [source: 10]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 6-1/2 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, dark eyes, and grey hair. [source: 3]
His sons Adam Wispert and James Wispert also served in the 91st. His son Alonzo Wispert also served, in company F of the 2nd US Cavalary, and in the general mounted service of the USA. [source: 22]
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 8 October 1861. He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Colonel Zinn. He was mustered in as a private in company H. He had rifle number 99. [sources: 1, 3, 23]
He was discharged at [illegible] Barracks, in Washington DC, on 6 April 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability. He was a private, in company H. [sources: 1, 2, 3, 23]
In 1865-1866, he was a carpenter, living at Memphis Street near Vienna. [source: 10]
On 7 May 1866, his son Adam Wispert married Margaretta Crozier. They were married by G G Rakestraw, of the Pitman Methodist Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 20]
In 1867, he was a carpenter, living at 1838 Memphis Street. [source: 10]
On 11 November 1867, his son James married Ella Mulvaney. They were married by John G Wilson, of the First Independent Christian Church. [source: 21]
In 1870, he was living in ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his sons Andrew and James and James' family. He was not working. His wife, Susan, was living with their son Alonzo, in ward 18, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [sources: 12, 13]
On 13 January 1875, his son, James Wispert, died, at 948 Aramingo Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died of typhoid fever. He was married, and was a glassblower. His body was initially held in the Palmer Street Vault. [source: 16]
On 13 January 1876, he died, at 1415 Hewson Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died of suffocation. He was a house carpenter, and was married. On 16 January 1876, he was buried, in Palmer Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [sources: 8, 15]
In 1880, his widow, Susan Whispers [sic] was living at 1415 Gaul Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was living with their son Andrew. [source: 14]
In 1881, his widow, Susan, was living at 1413 Hewson Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 10]
In 1882-1891, his widow, Susan, was living at 211 Belgrade Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 10]
On 9 July 1890, his widow, Susan Wispert, successfully applied for a pension from Pennsylvania. [sources: 4, 6]
In 1893, his widow, Susan, was living at rear 520 Mercury Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 10]
On 28 November 1895, his widow, Susan Wispert, died, at rear 1440 Hope Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She died of senile debility. On 1 December 1895, she was buried in Hanover Cemetery, from her late residence, rear 1440 Hope Street. [sources: 7, 17]
On 19 December 1913, his daughter, Emeline Mann, died, at 1831 E Willard Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was widowed. On 22 December 1913, she was buried, in Oakland Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 18]
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (William Wispert)
2 company H, register of men discharged, #15 (William Wispert)
3 company H, descriptive roll, #34 (William Wispert)
4 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company H (William Wispert)
5 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Kensington, ward 5, microfilm series M432, film 807, page 379 = 158 handwritten (William Wisper [sic])
6 pension index, by name (William Wispert)
7 death notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, 30 November 1895, page 8 (Susan Wispert)
8 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 13 January 1876 (William Wispert)
9 death certificate, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 11 July 1851 (William Henry Wispert)
10 various Philadelphia directories
11 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 18, NE division (post office Kensington), microfilm series M653, film 1168, page 206 = 206 handwritten (Wm Wisper)
12 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 19, district 61, microfilm series M593, film 1405, page 495 verso = 122 handwritten (William Wispert)
13 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 18, district 56, microfilm series M593, film 1403, page 449 verso = 32 handwritten (Susan Wispert)
14 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelpha, microfilm series T9, film 1177, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 340, page 202 = 18 B handwritten (Susan Whispers)
15 Palmer Cemetery burial records (William Wispert)
16 death certificate (not transcribed), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 13 January 1875, James Wispert (accessed 24 June 2012 on FamilySearch)
17 death certificate (not transcribed), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 28 November 1895, Susan Wispert (accessed 24 June 2012 on FamilySearch)
18 death certificate (not transcribed), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 22 December 1913, Emeline Mann (accessed 24 June 2012 on FamilySearch)
19 Kensington Methodist Episcopal Church baptismal records (not transcribed), accessed 24 June 2012 on Ancestry, Pennsylvania church and town records 1708-1985)
20 Pitman Methodist Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (not transcribed), accessed 24 June 2012 on Ancestry, Pennsylvania church and town records 1708-1985, reel 372)
21 First Independent Christian Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (not transcribed), in the Pennsylvania church and town records (Historical Society of Pennsylvania, reel 945), accessed 24 June 2012 on Ancestry)
22 pension index, by name, Alonzo Wispert (accessed 24 June 2012 on Ancestry)
23 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (William Wispert)
line | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Dwellings visited | 1114 | |||||||
Families visited | 1205 | |||||||
Name | Wm Wisper [sic] | Susan " | Sarah " | Emeline " | James " | Adam " | Andrew " | Wm H " |
Age | 45 | 40 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Sex | M | F | F | F | M | M | M | M |
Color | ||||||||
Occupation of males over 15 years | Carpenter | |||||||
Real estate owned | 1000 | |||||||
Birthplace | " [sc. Pa] | " | " | " | " | " | " | " |
Married within year | ||||||||
Attended school within year | ||||||||
Over 20 & can't read/write | 1 | |||||||
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
line | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Dwelling number | 1312 | |||||
Family number | 1471 | |||||
Name | Wm Wisper | Susan " | James " | Adam " | Andrew " | Alonza " |
Age | 62 | 52 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 8 |
Sex | m | f | m | m | m | m |
Color | ||||||
Occupation | Carpenter | Glassblower | ditto | |||
Value of real estate owned | ||||||
Value of personal estate | ||||||
Place of birth | do [sc. Penna] | do | do | do | do | do |
Married within year | ||||||
Attended school within year | (1) | |||||
Cannot read & write | ||||||
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
line | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Dwelling-house number | 945 | |||||
Family number | 971 | |||||
Name | Wispert James | Alice | Anna | Riley Celia | Wispert Andrew | William |
Age | 34 | 32 | 10/12 | 21 | 23 | 70 |
Sex | M | F | F | F | M | M |
Color | W | W | W | W | W | W |
Occupation | Glass Blower | House Keeping | Tailoress | Glass Blower | No Oc | |
Real estate value | ||||||
Personal estate value | 400 | |||||
Birthplace | Penna | Ireland | Penna | Ireland | Penna | Penna |
Father foreign born | 1 | 1 | ||||
Mother foreign born | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
Birth month if born within year | Aug | |||||
Marriage month if married within year | ||||||
Attended school past year | ||||||
Can't read | ||||||
Can't write | 1 | 1 | ||||
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | ||||||
Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
line | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Dwelling-house number | 231 | ||
Family number | 249 | 250 | |
Name | Lees Catharine | Wispert Susan | - Alonzo |
Age | 40 | 60 | 18 |
Sex | F | F | M |
Color | W | W | W |
Occupation | Keeping House | Keeping House | Huckster |
Real estate value | |||
Personal estate value |   | ||
Birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna |
Father foreign born | |||
Mother foreign born | |||
Birth month if born within year | |||
Marriage month if married within year | |||
Attended school past year | |||
Can't read | 1 | ||
Can't write | 1 | ||
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | |||
Male US citizen at least 21 years old | |||
Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
line | 17 | 18 |
street name | Gaul street | |
house number | 1415 | |
dwelling visit # | 164 | |
family visit # | 164 | |
name | Whispers Susan | Andrew |
color | W | W |
sex | F | M |
age | 77 | 32 |
month born if born in year | ||
relationship |   | son |
single | 1 | |
married | ||
widowed/divorced | 1 | |
married during year | ||
occupation | Keeping house | Glass blower |
months unemployed | ||
currently ill? | ||
blind | ||
deaf/dumb | ||
idiotic | ||
insane | ||
disabled | ||
school this year | ||
can't read | ||
can't write | ||
birthplace | Penna | Penna |
father's birthplace | Penna | Penna |
mother's birthplace | Penna | Penna |
WISPERT.--On November 28, 1895, Susan, widow of the late William Wispert, aged 98 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday, December 1, at 3 o'clock, P.M., from her late residence, rear of No. 1440 Hope street. To proceed to Hanover Cemetery.
Died this day William Henry Wispert infant son of William and Susannah Wispert in the second year of his age (of Bilous [sic] Dysentery)
M L Senderling MD1876 January | " [sc. 15] |
Names | William Wispert |
Age | 76 years |
Residence | 1415 Hewson " [sc. St] |
Emerick |