Moses Wysel (1834 - 1864)

Born 19 Dec 1834 in Pennsylvania, United States

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Died 28 Jul 1864 at age 29 in Andersonville Prison, Macon, Georgia, United States

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Private Moses Wysel was a Prisoner of War during US Civil War.

Pvt. Moses Wysel Died while a Prisoner of War in Andersonville Prison during The United States Civil War.

Private Moses Wysel served in the United States Civil War.
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 18th Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry

Moses Wysel was born on 19 December 1834 in Pennsylvania, United States, son of Joseph Wisel (~1794– ).^[1]

Moses married Elizabeth Funk (born in Pennsylvania). Their known son was John William Wysel (born 20 October 1856).

In 1850, Moses Wisel (18) in Conemaugh Township, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States. ^[2]

In 1860, Moses Wissel (28) in Conemaugh Township, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States. ^[3]

Moses died on 28 July 1864 in Andersonville Prison, Macon, Georgia, United States, aged 29. He was buried in Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia.^{[1] [4] [5]}

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18564267/moses-wisel: accessed 30 November 2023), memorial page for Pvt Moses Wisel (19 Dec 1834–28 Jul 1864), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18564267, citing Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (contributor 48353502).
2. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 39; Digital film/folder number: 004191084; FHL microfilm: 20611; Image number: 268; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01033-9
   FamilySearch Record: M44Y-QRX (accessed 5 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-XKP7-VS4
   Moses Wisel (18) in Conemaugh Township, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
3. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
   citing Page: 292; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005171000; FHL microfilm: 805088; Image number: 262; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01806-6
   FamilySearch Record: MXPN-T5M (accessed 5 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GBSX-GDQ
   Moses Wissel (28) in Conemaugh Township, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
4. ↑ Death of son William Wysel: "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004020558; FHL microfilm: 1992391; Image number: 1453; Packet letter: J; Indexing batch: B03933-6
   FamilySearch Record: X64C-WYV (accessed 5 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GPFX-3342
   Mose Wysel in death record for son William Wysel 26 Sep 1923 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States.
5. ↑ Death of son Henrietta Oaks: "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004020614; FHL microfilm: 2032359; Image number: 2993; Packet letter: I; Indexing batch: B03195-4
   FamilySearch Record: XZ1B-ZJ2 (accessed 5 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9P2P-C46
   Moses Wysel in death record for son Henrietta Oaks 20 May 1944 in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio.

See also:

• History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-65, Volume IV; Samuel P. Bates, 1871.