The story of Jacob's move to American was recorded in the history ofLa ncaster Co, PA: "Jacob Wissler, the first member of this branch ofthe W issler family in America, emigrated from Switzerland and sailedwith hi s wife, Magdalena, from Rotterdam for Philadelphia about 1720.One the v oyage, together with other able-bodied men on the vessel, hewas impres sed into the naval service by a man-of-war. His wifecontinued the jou rney to Philadelphia, where he joined her on theexpiration of his term o f service. She was employed by a farmer ofGermantown, and he also too k service with a farmer of that locality,for a time, after which they m oved up the county and settled onBrandywine Creek, in Chester county, w here they passed the remainderof their lives."
1750 Conestoga Twp, Lancaster Co, PA. He and Rudolph were the onlyWi sslers having property in this twp according to the tax list.Henry wa s in Donegal and Abraham was in Cocalico.
1765 Philadelphia, PA. Jacob arrived in America, probably from atrip b ack home.
His estate was settled in 1789.
