Schueler Relations: Wisniewski Family

compiled by Steve Wilson, last updated November 25, 2015.
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Descendants

Outline

Balthasar Wisniewski♦, m. to Hedwig ---

Johann Wisniewski♦, m. 1 Nov. 1792 at Thorn, West Prussia to Marianna Remisch

Matthew Wisniewski (b. 9 Sep. 1798, Thorn)
Melchior Wisniewski♦ (bap. 6 Jan. 1804, Thorn), m. 27 Jan. 1835 at Thorn to Theophila Dzickiewicz (b. 14 May 1811, Thorn)

Elizabeth Wisniewska (b. 27 Oct. 1835, Thorn)
Francisca Josephine Wisniewska (b. 3 Oct. 1838, Thorn)
Leopold Wisniewski♦ (b. 29 Nov. 1839, Thorn, d. 24 Sep. 1909, Chicago IL), sailor, m. 13 Nov. 1864 at Thorn to Francisca Julianna Jurkiewicz (b. 25 Oct. 1840, Thorn, d. 6 Jan. 1893, Chicago IL)

Theophila Johanna Wisniewska (b. 25 Oct. 1863, Thorn, d. 27 Oct. 1941, Chicago IL), m. 4 Nov. 1886 at Chicago to Paul R. Schueler (b. 26 Nov. 1857, Breslau, Silesia, d. 31 Dec. 1939, Chicago IL)
Franz Kaiser Wisniewski (b. 17 Nov. 1865, Thorn)
Aniela Wisniewska (b. 30 Mar. 1868, Thorn)
Julian Wisniewski♦ (b. 16 Feb. 1870, Thorn, d. 16 Nov. 1928, Tampa FL)
Antonia Wisniewska (b. 31 Mar. 1872, Thorn)
Alexander Max Wisniewski (b. 26 Mar. 1874, Thorn)
Leocadia Martha Wisniewska (b. 11 Mar. 1876, Thorn)
Martha Anna Wisniewska (b. 13 Mar. 1880, Thorn, d. 30 Aug. 1880, Thorn)

Leon Wisniewski (b. 4 May 1841, Thorn)
Anna Wisniewska (b. 24 June 1842, Thorn)
Marcianna Justina Wisniewska (b. 11 Nov. 1844, Thorn)
Honorata Julianna Wisniewska (b. 5 Jan. 1846, Thorn)

Our Descent

Balthasar Wisniewski, m. to Hedwig ---

Johann Wisniewski, m. 1792 to Marianna Remisch

Melchior Wisniewski (1804--), m. 1835 to Theophila Dzickiewicz (1811--)

Leopold Wisniewski (1839-1909), m. 1864 to Francisca Julianna Jurkiewicz (1840-1893)

Theophila Johanna Wisniewska (1863-1941), m. 1886 to Paul R. Schueler (1857-1939)

William Oscar Schueler (1894-1943), m. 1925 to Hildagarde Alvina Clara Wenk (1899-1992)

Louise Alvina Schueler (1931-2005), m. 1952 to Andrew Conley Wilson (1925-2006)

Documentation ♦

Balthasar Wisniewski: m. Hedwig ---

1 Nov. 1792, Joannes Wisniewski, juvenis, son of Baltasarus & Hedwigis, & Marianna Remiszowna, dau. of Josephi & Marianna, wit: Paulus Pogodrinski & Joannes Warasnewski [Poland, Torun, Parish St. John, Registry Books, Marriages]

Johann Wisniewski (m. 1792): m. Marianna Remisch

1 Nov. 1792, Joannes Wisniewski, juvenis, son of Baltasarus & Hedwigis, & Marianna Remiszowna, dau. of Josephi & Marianna, wit: Paulus Pogodrinski & Joannes Warasnewski [Poland, Torun, Parish St. John, Registry Books, Marriages]
9 Sep. 1798, Mattheus, born 9 Sep. 1798, parents Joanni Wisniewski & Marianna de Remiszowna [Poland, Torun, Parish St. Mary Panny, Registry Books, Baptisms]
6 Jan. 1804, Melchior, born at Suburbium St. Jacobi, baptized 6 Jan. 1804, parents Joannes Wisniewski, musius, & Marianna Remisch, wit: Joannes Zylekowski & Marianna Duszynska [Poland, Torun, Parish St. James, Registry Books, Baptisms]

Julian Wisniewski Otto (1870-1928)

2 Mar. 1870, Julian, born 16 Feb. 1870, baptized 2 Mar. 1870, father Leopold Wisniewski, arbeiter, mother Julianna Jurkiewicz [Poland, Torun, Parish St. Mary Panny, Registry Books, Baptisms]
17 July 1891, SS Normannia to New York, "573 Wisniewski, Juls", 21, res. Berlin, Maler [painter]" [Germany, Hamburg, Passenger Lists]
25 July 1891, SS Normannia from Hamburg, "609 Julius Wisniewski, 21, painter, previous res. Berlin, intended destination New York [New York, Passenger Lists]
1898, "McKinley & Otto (N McKinley, J W Otto), interior decorators 40½ Peachtree; ... Otto, Julius W (McKinley & Otto), r 62 Walton" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1899, "McKinley & Otto (N McKinley, J W Otto), interior decorators, 40½ Peachtree; ... Otto, Julius W (Mckinley & Otto), bds 41 W Cain" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1900, "Otto, Julius W (J W Otto & Co), bds 41 W Cain; Otto J W & Co (Julius W Otto), interior decorator & painter 40½ Peachtree" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1901, "Otto, Julius W (J W Otto & Co), bds 81 Luckie; Otto J W & Co (Julius W Otto), interior decorator & painter 40½ Peachtree" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1902, "Otto, Julius W (J W Otto Co), R 81 Luckie; Otto J W Co (Julius W Otto), interior decorators, 40½ Peachtree" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1903, "Otto, Julius W (J W Otto Co), r 81 Luckie; Otto J W Co (J W Otto), interior decorators, 40½ Peachtree" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1904, "Otto, Julius W (J W Otto Co), r 81 Luckie; Otto J W Co (J W Otto), interior decorators, 2½ Auburn ave" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1905, "Otto, Julius W (J W Otto & Co), r 165 Ivy; Otto J W & Co (J W Otto), interior decorators, 2½ Auburn ave" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1906, "Otto, Julius W, interior decorator, 2½ Auburn ave, r 165 Ivy" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1907, "Otto, Julius W (J W Otto & Johns Co), r 165 Ivy; Otto J W & Johns Co (J W Otto, J N Johns), interior decorations 114 N Pryor, Bell phone 3903" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1908, "Otto, Julius W (J W Otto & Johns Co), r 165 Ivy; Otto J W & Johns Co (J W Otto, J N Johns), interior decorators & furnishers 314 Candler bldg, Bell phone 3903" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
24 Mar. 1908, Julius William Otto, interior decorator & painter, res. 165 Ivy, Atlanta GA, b. 16 Feb. 1870 at Thorn, Germany, emigrated 5 June 1892 from Hamburg to New York, declared intention to become a citizen 13 Apr. 1894 at Chicago IL, res. of Georgia since 15 July 1895, naturalized 23 Nov. 1908 [USA, Naturalization Records, Georgia]
1909, "Otto, Julius W, interior decorator, 40 E Harris, r same" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1910, "Otto, W, decorator, 174 Peachtree, r 398 N Jackson" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1911, "Otto, Julius W, (J W Otto & Co), r 398 N Jackson; Otto J W & Co (J W Otto, G L Staffnell), decorators & painters, 1022 Candler bldg" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1912, "Otto, Julius W, (J W Otto & Co), r 398 N Jackson; Otto J W & Co, J W Otto mgr, decorators & painting, 1022 Candler bldg" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1913, "Otto, Julius W, (J W Otto & Co), r 398 N Jackson; Otto J W & Co, J W Otto mgr, decorators & painters, 1022 Candler bldg" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1914, "Otto, Julius W, decorator 1422 Candler bldg, r 398 N Jackson; Otto J W & Co, J W Otto mgr, decorators & painters, 1422 Candler bldg" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
1915, "Otto, Julius W, int decorator 24 Luckie, r Smyrna, Ga" [Georgia, Atlanta, Atlanta City Directory]
4 Feb. 1921, Julius W. Otto, b. 16 Feb. 1870 at Thorn, son of Leopold Otto, emigrated to USA from Hamburg in June 1891, lived at Atlanta GA 1891-1921, now res. Miami FL, naturalized 17 Nov. 1906 [USA, Passport Applications]

Leopold Wisniewski (1839-1909): m. Francisca Julianna Jurkiewicz (1840-1893)

9 Dec. 1839, Leopoldus, born 29 Nov. 1839 at Nova Cititas, baptized 9 Dec. 1839, parents Melchior Wisniewski & Theophila Dzickiewicz, both catholic, wit: Stephanus Fedrowski & Vernoica Dzickiewicz "virgo" [Poland, Torun, Parish St. James, Registry Books, Baptisms]
7 Nov. 1840, Francisca Julianna, born 25 Oct. 1840 at Rybani, baptized 7 Nov. 1840, parents Joannes Jurkiewisky & Catharina Szczypierska, wit: Catharina Schmeichler [Poland, Torun, Parish St. Mary Panny, Registry Books, Baptisms]
1 Nov. 1863, Theophila Johanna born 23 Oct. 1863, bap. 1 Nov. 1863, father Leopold Wisniewski, arbeiter, mother Julianna Jurkiewicz [Poland, Torun, Parish St. Mary Panny, Registry Books, Baptisms]
13 Nov. 1864, Leopold Wisniewski, arbeiter, age 25, & Julianna Jurkiewicz, age 24, wit: Johann Dziwulski & Joseph Wisniewski [Poland, Torun, Parish St. Mary Panny, Registry Books, Marriages]
3 Dec. 1865, Franz Kaiser, born 17 Nov. 1865, baptized 3 Dec. 1865, father Leopold Wisniewski, arbeiter, mother Julianna Jurkiewicz [Poland, Torun, Parish St. Mary Panny, Registry Books, Baptisms]
1866, "Wiszniewski, L., Schiffer, Fischerei 132." [West Prussia, Thorn, Allegemeiner Wohnungsanzeiger für die Stadt Thorn]
13 Apr. 1868, Aniela, born 30 Mar. 1868, baptized 13 Apr. 1868, father Leopold Wisniewski, arbeiter, mother Julianna Jurkiewicz [Poland, Torun, Parish St. Mary Panny, Registry Books, Baptisms]
1869, "Wisniewska, L., Schiffsmann, Fisch-Borst. 134d." [West Prussia, Thorn, Allegemeiner Wohnungsanzeiger für die Stadt Thorn]
2 Mar. 1870, Julian, born 16 Feb. 1870, baptized 2 Mar. 1870, father Leopold Wisniewski, arbeiter, mother Julianna Jurkiewicz [Poland, Torun, Parish St. Mary Panny, Registry Books, Baptisms]
2 Apr. 1872, Antonie, born 31 Mar. 1872, baptized 2 Apr. 1872, father Leopold Wisniewski, mother Julianna Jurkiewicz, wit: Joseph Wisniewski & Marianna Pomanska [Poland, Torun, Parish St. Mary Panny, Registry Books, Baptisms]
12 Apr. 1874, Alexander Max, born 26 Mar. 1874, baptized 12 Apr. 1874, father Leopold Wisniewski, arbeiter, mother Julianna Jurkiewicz, wit: Peter Strzeletki & Elisabeth Lukarzewska [Poland, Torun, Parish St. Mary Panny, Registry Books, Baptisms]
19 Mar. 1876, Leocadia Martha, born 11 Mar. 1876, baptized 19 Mar. 1876, father Leopold Wisniewski, mother Julianna Jurkiewicz, wit: Anton Paruszewski & Elisabeth Romanowska [Poland, Torun, Parish St. Mary Panny, Registry Books, Baptisms]
1880, "Wisniewski, L., Schiffseianer, Fischerei-Borstadt 134g (Neue Fischerei 7.)" [West Prussia, Thorn, Thorner Adress-Buch]
6 Apr. 1880, Martha Anna, born 13 Mar. 1880, baptized 6 Apr. 1880, father Leopold Wisniewski, schiffer, mother Julianna Jurkiewicz, wit: Johann Zielachowski & Catharina Urbanska [Poland, Torun, Parish St. Mary Panny, Registry Books, Baptisms]
1 Sep. 1880, Martha Anna Wisniewska, died 30 Aug. 1880, buried 1 Sep. 1880, age 5 months 17 days, parents Leopoldus et Julianna Wisniewski [Poland, Torun, Parish St. Mary Panny, Registry Books, Burials]
1892, "Otto, Leopold, h. 252 Clybourn av." [Illinois, Chicago, The Lakeside Directory of Chicago]
6 Jan. 1893, Juliana Wisniewski, died 6 Jan. 1893, 11 A.M., at St. Elizabeth Hospital, 21st Ward, age 53, of carcinoma of uterus, born Poland, buried German Cath. Cemetery [Illinois, Cook County, Death Registrations]
1893, Julianna Wisniewski, grave 54, block 19, section A [Illinois, Chicago, St. Boniface Cemetery, Records]
1895, "Wisniewski, Leopold, h. rear 108 Mohawk" [Illinois, Chicago, The Lakeside Annual Directory of Chicago]
24 Sep. 1909, Leopold Wiesnieski, died 24 Sep. 1909, 6 A.M., at 2352 N. Clark St., of uremia due to arteriosclerosis & nephritis, age 71, born Germany, parents born Germany, in Illinois 22 years, buried 26 Sep. 1909 at St. Boniface [Illinois, Chicago, Death Registrations]
1909, Leopold Wiesmeski, grave 34, block 20, section AA [Illinois, Chicago, St. Boniface Cemetery, Records]
4 Feb. 1921, Julius W. Otto, b. 16 Feb. 1870 at Thorn, son of Leopold Otto, emigrated to USA from Hamburg in June 1891, lived at Atlanta GA 1891-1921, now res. Miami FL, naturalized 17 Nov. 1906 [USA, Passport Applications]
27 Oct. 1941, Johanna Schueler, died 27 Oct. 1941, 10:30 p.m., at residence 2051 Bradley Place, Chicago, of cerebral hemorrhage due to diabetes mellitus, age 78, widow of Paul Schueler, born 23 Oct. 1863 in Germany, father Leopold Otto, buried 30 Oct. 1941 at Mt. Olive, informant Anna Morris of 2051 Bradley Place) [Illinois, Death Registrations]
Leopold Wisniewski also apparently used the name Leopold Otto. His daughter Johanna Schueler used Otto as her maiden surname in records in 1889 and in 1923, and it was passed down in the family.

Melchior Wisniewski (b. 1804): m. Theophila Dzickiewicz (b. 1811)

6 Jan. 1804, Melchior, born at Suburbium St. Jacobi, baptized 6 Jan. 1804, parents Joannes Wisniewski, musius, & Marianna Remisch, wit: Joannes Zylekowski & Marianna Duszynska [Poland, Torun, Parish St. James, Registry Books, Baptisms]
26 May 1811, Teophila, born 14 May 1811 at Nova Civitas, baptized 26 May 1811, parents Joannes Dzidzkiewicz & Catharina Gorzkiewiczowna, wit: Josephus Haniszewski & Regina Dulinska [Poland, Torun, Parish St. James, Registry Books, Baptisms]
27 Jan. 1835, Melchior Wisniewski, unterofficier, widower, age 30, & Theophila Dzidzkiewicz, age 24, filia Joannes Dzidzkiewicz & Catharine Gorzkiewiczorona, both catholic, wit: Thomas Remiszewski & --- Wetkowski [Poland, Torun, Parish St. James, Registry Books, Marriages]
2 Nov. 1835, Elisabeth, born 27 Oct. 1835 at Nova Civitas, baptized 2 Nov. 1835, parents Melchior Wisniewski & Theophila Dzidzkiewicz, wit: Hermanus Kaufmann & Thecla Jakobi [Poland, Torun, Parish St. James, Registry Books, Baptisms]
9 Oct. 1838, Francisca Josephine, born 3 Oct. 1838 at Nova Civitas, baptized 9 Oct. 1838, parents Melchior Wisniewski, "civis & tabernarius", & Theophile Dzickiewicz, wit: Fridericus Prowe & Elisabeth Kauffmann [Poland, Torun, Parish St. James, Registry Books, Baptisms]
9 Dec. 1839, Leopoldus, born 29 Nov. 1839 at Nova Cititas, baptized 9 Dec. 1839, parents Melchior Wisniewski & Theophila Dzickiewicz, both catholic, wit: Stephanus Fedrowski & Vernoica Dzickiewicz "virgo" [Poland, Torun, Parish St. James, Registry Books, Baptisms]
20 May 1841, Leon, born 4 May 1841 at Nova Civitas, baptized 20 May 1841, parents Melchior Wisniewski & Theophile Dzickiewicz, wit: Franciscus Sutorowski & Marianna Michalska [Poland, Torun, Parish St. James, Registry Books, Baptisms]
30 June 1842, Anna, born 24 June 1842, baptized 30 June 1842, parents Melchior Wisniewski & Theophile Dzickiewicz, wit: Veronica Sponnagel geb. Schulz & Adolph Nosselmann [Poland, Torun, Parish St. James, Registry Books, Baptisms]
30 Nov. 1844, Marcianna Justina, born 11 Nov. 1844, baptized 30 Nov. 1844, parents Melchior Wizniewski & Theophila Ditkiewicz, wit: Stephan Jenirowski & Justina Rentz [Poland, Torun, Parish St. James, Registry Books, Baptisms]
28 Jan. 1846, Honorata Julianna, born 5 Jan. 1846, baptized 28 Jan. 1846, parents Melchior Wisniewski & Theophila Dziczkiewicz, wit: Johann Spainagel, Eugen Meissner, Johanna Prowe, & Julianna Gestly [Poland, Torun, Parish St. James, Registry Books, Baptisms]