Wiltheis (Hessian/Northumberland), Adams, Albert
Northumberland.... It was here in Millheim that on March 5, 1845, Anthony Wilheis was born. His childhood he spent in the Keystone state and he learned the shoemakerþs trade at Lockhaven.
His father was a German (Hessian) and his mother an American, born in Pennsylvania.His grandfather served in the Mexican war.
He married Hattie Albert at Lewisburg, Pa., Jan. 31, 1867. She survives, as do three children, Eva, (Mrs. Fred M. Adams), Carrie and Tyra.
In 1873 he came to Elgin and engaged in the shoe business, and in the eighties was a member of the shoe firm Campbell & Wiltheis.
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I need help to find out the grandfathers name and I am looking for descendants (Adams...).
Many many thanks for help!
Antje