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     Annie Louise Giesler was born on 23 June 1877 at Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. David Alexander Giesler and Mary Catherine Edwards.¹ Annie Louise Giesler married Robert Marion Whitten circa 1902.² Annie Louise Giesler lived on 27 April 1910 at I.O.O.F. Widows and Orphans Home, Justice Precinct 1, Navarro Co., TX, matron.² She lived on 9 January 1920 at I.O.O.F. Widows and Orphans Home, Justice Precinct 1, Navarro Co., TX, matron.³ She died on 6 January 1971 at Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX, at age 93. She was buried in January 1971 at Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX, Findagrave #133762686.

     Barbara Giesler was born on 1 September 1783 at York Co., PA. She was the daughter of Adam Giesler and Anna Kuhny. Barbara Giesler died before 1850 at Sullivan Co., TN.
Note: Married Henry Hysinger (1809-1880) and raised a family of at least six children.

     Bertha A. Giesler was born circa May 1893 at Kansas. She was the daughter of John Daniel Giesler and Martha Isabelle Goodier. Bertha A. Giesler died on 20 August 1893 at Oakley, Logan Co., KS,

Obituary -- The Oakley Graphic; Oakley, Kansas; August 24, 1893 (Find-A-Grave):

Died on Sunday, August 20, 1893, Bertha A., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Giesler, aged 3 months. Interment was had Monday in the Oakley cemetery.

She was buried on 21 August 1893 at Oakley Cemetery, Thomas Co., KS, Findagrave #154492752.

     Beverly Yvonne Giesler was born on 7 January 1932 at Colorado. She was the daughter of Henry LaBaron Giesler and Virginia Belle Edie. Beverly Yvonne Giesler married Robert Omer Bell. Beverly Yvonne Giesler married Kenneth Kirkland Mills on 24 April 1966 at Santa Clara Co., CA; Kenneth's first wife was a Rice, per California birth index record for Laura L. (Mills) Castien. They had children:

Roberta K. 25 OCT 1952 married Ronald V. Andrade
Beverly Y. 4 MAR 1954 married Steve Faro
Laura L. 6 JUN 1958 married David Castien
Sheryl Jane "Jane" 13 NOV 1959 married Robert Guariniello.

Beverly Yvonne Giesler died on 21 May 2019 at age 87. She was buried in May 2019 at Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, Findagrave #199639599.

     Catherine Giesler was born on 14 July 1788 at Washington Co., MD. She was the daughter of Adam Giesler and Anna Kuhny. Catherine Giesler died after 1860 at Tennessee.
Note: Married John Himes, Sr. (1783-1870) and raised a family of at least nine children.

     Daniel James Giesler was born on 22 December 1925 at Bingham, Salt Lake Co., UT. He was the son of Henry LaBaron Giesler and Virginia Belle Edie. Daniel James Giesler lived in 1930 at Copperton, Salt Lake City, UT. He lived in 1943 at Laporte, Larimer Co., CO, apparently with his father, WW II draft registration.

Fort Collins Coloradoan, Fort Collins, Colorado; Monday, 15 NOV 1943; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):

Driver Fined
Daniel J. Giesler was fined $5 and costs by George Stanfill in justice of the peace court Saturday on a charge of operating a car without a chauffeur's license.

He began military service on 2 June 1944 World War II service, U.S. Army, enlisted Ft. Logan, Colorado. Probably he re-enlisted about 1952 and served a tour in Germany. His wife Elizabeth, with children Larry and Cynthia, is listed on an arriving passengers list for the USNS George W. Goethals, from Bremernaven, arrived port of New York on 31 JAN 1953.

Source: Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1957, New York, NARA Series T715, 1897-1957, page 37 (Ancestry.com).

He married Elizabeth Ruth Ramer before 1948. Daniel James Giesler lived on 3 April 1950 at 2760 Chase Street, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., CO, ornamental iron worker. He lived between 1977 and 1988 at San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, The 1977 San Jose city directory lists Daniel and Elizabeth Giesler, and shows his employer was Old World Ornamental Iron Works.

He lived in 1993 at Placerville, El Dorado Co., CA. He died on 28 November 2017 at age 91

Obituary -- Mountain Democrat; Placerville, California; January 10, 2018; Page A2 (Website: https://www.mtdemocrat.com/obituaries/daniel-james-giesler/#cat_local%20vids):

Pastor Daniel Giesler, born Dec. 22, 1925, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 28, 2017 just shy of his 92nd birthday.? ? Celebration of life services will be held Saturday, January 13, 3 p.m. at Orchard Community Church in Campbell, Calif. and Saturday, January 20, 11 a.m. at Mountain Fellowship of Mosquito, 3342 Stope Drive, Placerville.? ? Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of the Pines, (530) 622-3813.

He was buried in 2017 at Westwood Hills Memorial Park, Placerville, El Dorado Co., CA, Findagrave #191977095.

     David Giesler was born on 5 July 1816 at Sullivan Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Adam Giesler Jr. and Anna Marie Devault.¹ David Giesler married Nancy M. Gross on 23 December 1841 at Sullivan Co., TN.¹ Occupation: Carpenter and cabinet maker, helped build the courthouse in Jonesborough in 1850.¹ David Giesler died on 25 July 1856 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, at age 40.

     Dr. David Alexander Giesler was born on 16 September 1849 at Sullivan Co. (probably), TN.¹ He was the son of David Giesler and Nancy M. Gross.¹ Dr. David Alexander Giesler married Mary Catherine Edwards circa 1876.² Dr. David Alexander Giesler lived on 20 June 1880 at Kimball, Bosque Co., TX, Physician.³ He lived on 14 June 1900 at 609 East Adams Avenue, Temple, Bell Co., TX, Explosives mining (possibly -- not completely legible.)² He lived on 20 April 1910 at 609 East Adams Avenue, Temple, Bell Co., TX, Express messenger.⁴ He died on 3 June 1934 at Temple, Bell Co., TX, at age 84. He was buried in June 1934 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, Bell Co., TX, Findagrave #31303596.

     Elizabeth Giesler was born on 7 February 1822 at Sullivan Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Adam Giesler Jr. and Anna Marie Devault. Elizabeth Giesler married James McConnell King, son of Capt. William Riley King Sr. and Sarah Mary Hale, at Sullivan Co., TN. Elizabeth Giesler married an unknown person circa 1849 at Sullivan Co. (probably), TN.¹ She died on 30 April 1894 at Sullivan Co., TN, at age 72. She was buried in May 1894 at New Bethel Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN, Findagrave #95686750.

     Ethel Grace Giesler was born on 18 December 1896 at Colorado. She was the daughter of John Daniel Giesler and Martha Isabelle Goodier. Ethel Grace Giesler lived in 1900 at Oakley, Logan Co., KS. She married Ralph William Welch on 24 August 1914 at Colorado; license issue 14 AUG. Ethel Grace Giesler lived in 1920 at Gault, Washington Co., CO. She died on 15 December 1922 at Colorado at age 25. She was buried in December 1922 at Otis Cemetery, Otis, Washington Co., CO, Findagrave #79492092.

     Garnett Edwards Giesler was born on 24 June 1896 at Temple, Bell Co., TX.¹ He was the son of Dr. David Alexander Giesler and Mary Catherine Edwards.¹ Garnett Edwards Giesler lived on 20 April 1910 at 609 East Adams Avenue, Temple, Bell Co., TX.² He married Grace E. Leonard on 19 October 1915 at McLennan Co., TX; After Grace's death, Garnett remarried in 1940 to Mina Mae Woodrome. Garnett Edwards Giesler lived in 1942 at 905 North Fifth Street, Temple, Bell Co., TX, employed by GC & SF Railway, per WW II draft registration. He died on 30 September 1965 at Temple, Bell Co., TX, at age 69. He was buried in October 1965 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, Bell Co., TX, Findagrave #31303598.

     George Helm Giesler was born on 4 May 1924 at Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Jean Verdi Giesler and Mary Henrietta Jarnagin. George Helm Giesler began military service WW II service, U.S. Army. He died on 9 November 1993 at Seymour, Sevier Co., TN, at age 69. He was buried in November 1993 at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #134569357.

     Rev. Henry David Giesler was born on 19 February 1833 at Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Adam Giesler Jr. and Anna Marie Devault.¹ Rev. Henry David Giesler lived on 1 August 1850 at Sullivan Co., TN, in the household of Jonathan Watson, cabinet maker. Henry and his brother Jacob were apprentices.¹ He married Anna Wolford on 9 March 1854. Rev. Henry David Giesler was Ordained minister in the Lutheran Church, Blountville. He began military service Civil War service, CSA, Capt., enlisted 2 APR 1862 at Morristown, Co. F, 59 Tennessee Mounted Infantry as of the Battle of Vicksburg, later promoted to Major of the Regiment. He was appointed to the Chaplaincy of the Regiment, and received a gunshot wound during the Stoneman Raid in December 1864 and died southeast of Abingdon at John Keller's house. He was buried there temporarily, then two weeks later exhumed and reinterred near his home in the old Lutheran cemetery near Piney Flats in Sulivan County.

He died on 15 December 1864 at near Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, at age 31. He was buried at Giesler-DeVault-Feathers Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN, Findagrave #156102528.

     Henry LaBaron Giesler was born on 4 February 1895 at Oakley, Logan Co., KS. He was the son of John Daniel Giesler and Martha Isabelle Goodier. Henry LaBaron Giesler lived in 1910 at Johnstown, Weld Co., CO. He began military service WW I service, U.S. Army. 1st: National Guard, member Company K, Rocky Mountain Rangers, 3rd Colorado Squad; 2nd: sergeant, Company A, 115th Regiment of Engineers, departed for France: on the SS Balmoral Castle from NY 8 August 1918.? ? Returned to Boston on the USS Minnesotan from St. Nazaire, France arriving in Boston 8 Aug 1918.

He married Virginia Belle Edie on 2 July 1922 at Johnstown, Larimer Co., CO, The Fort Collins Express, Fort Collins, Colorado; Sunday, 02 July 1922; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):

Marriage licenses were obtained Saturday by Henry LaBaron Giesler, 27, and Miss Virginia Beele (sic) Edje, 24.

Henry LaBaron Giesler lived in 1930 at Copperton, Salt Lake Co., UT. He lived in 1940 at Laporte, Larimer Co., CO. He lived in 1950 at Denver, Denver Co., CO. Occupation: Carpenter - copper mine (1930); boiler man - cement plant (1940); employed by the Ideal Portland Cement Company (1942); carpenter - home building construction company (1950).

He died on 26 August 1963 at Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 68

Obituary -- Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer; Los Gatos, California; Wednesday. August 28, 1963; Page 2 (Newspapers.com)

H. L. Giesler dies after heart attack

Henry LaBaron Giesler, 67, of 5673 Rudy Dr. Cambrian Park, a retired carpenter and World War I veteran suffered a heart attack at home Monday and died in an ambulance en route to a hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at West Valley Chapel, Rev. William Pickthorn of Community Church of Palo Alto officiating.? ? Place of burial has not been determined.

He was a resident of the area for nine years and was a member of Palo Alto Carpenters’ Local 668 and of Community Church of Palo Alto.? ? He served in France as a sergeant in the engineers during the first World War.? ?

He is survived by his wife Virginia Giesler; two sons, Henry Jr. of Colorado, and Daniel Giesler of Cupertino; a daughter, Beverly Bell of San Jose and nine grandchildren.


The Peninsula Times Tribune, Palo Alto, California; Thursday, 29 August 1963; page 4; (Newspapers.com):

Henry Giesler, carpenter, dies at age 67

Henry L. Giesler, 67, a resident of Palo Alto until February, died Monday night in his home at 5675 Rudy Drive, San Jose, after suffering a heart attack.

Mr. Giesler, a carpenter, had lived in Palo Alto and East Palo Alto for nine years before moving to San Jose. He was a veteran of World War I.

He was the husband of Virginia Giesler, San Jose; the father of Henry L. Giesler Jr., Littleton, Colo., Daniel Giesler of Cupertino and Mrs. Beverly Bell of San Jose. Nine grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the West Valley chapel, Los Gatos. Burial will be at Blossom Hills Cemetery, Los Gatos.

He was buried in August 1963 at Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, Findagrave #116181984.

     Henry LaBaron Giesler was born on 20 February 1924 at Bingham, Salt Lake Co., UT. He was the son of Henry LaBaron Giesler and Virginia Belle Edie. Henry LaBaron Giesler lived in 1930 at Copperton, Salt Lake Co., UT. He lived in 1940 at Laporte, Larimer Co., CO. He began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy, enlisted 16 may 1944, served in the Philippines as member ofan armed guard crew on a merchant vessel. Discharged 10 JUL 1946. He married Jean Louise Hoar on 9 February 1948 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO; Jean had several additional marriages after her marriage with Henry Giesler. Henry LaBaron Giesler lived in 1950 at Berkeley, Jefferson Co., CO. He and Jean Louise Hoar were divorced before June 1952. Henry LaBaron Giesler married Beryl Elizabeth Pfiester on 22 June 1952 at Denver, CO; after Henry's death, Beryl remarried to Donald F. Rasmussen in 1984.

Beryl had three children from her first marriage to a Danks or Dankes, who were raised by Henry Giesler after his marriage to Beryl. They were:

Carolyn J. Dankes-Giesler, married John Hedgecock
William Ray "Bill" Dankes-Giesler (1943-2007), married Darlene
Muriel K. Dankes-Giesler, married (1) a Reynolds, married (2) Jerry Wright before 1999.

Henry LaBaron Giesler was Member, Grace Presbyterian Church, Englewood, Colorado. He died on 27 November 1977 at Pleasant Hill, Cass Co., MO, at age 53

Obituary -- The Kansas City Times; Kansas City, Missouri; Tuesday, 29 NOV 1977; Page 22 (Newspapers.com):

HENRY L. GIESLER
Henry LaBaron Giesler, 53, Pleasant Hill in Cass County, died Sunday at a hotel in Platte County while attending a meeting.

He was born in Bingham, Utah, and had lived in Denver before moving to this area 10 years ago. He was a meat cutter for the Buy Rite Food Center Inc. and formerly worked for the Kroger Co. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, Englewood, Colo. Mr. Giesler was a member of the Jewel Masonic Lodge, Pleasant Hill, the Scottish Rite Bodies, Kansas City, and the Ararat Shrine and the Ivy Leaf Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Pleasant Hill. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.

He leaves his wife, Mrs. Beryl Giesler of the home; two sons William Giesler St. Louis, and Tom Giesler, 3402 N. Osage, Independence; three daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Hedgecock, Pleasant Hill; Mrs. Muriel Reynolds, Denver, and Mrs. Mary Lou Talmage, Aurora, Colo; his mother Mrs. Virginia Giesler, a brother, Daniel Giesler, and a sister, Mrs. Beverly Mills, all of San Jose, Calif., and 14 grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wallace Chapel, Pleasant Hill; burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.?Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association.

He was buried in 1977 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co., MO, Findagrave #69162028.

     Jacob Giesler was born on 20 December 1789 at Washington Co., MD. He was the son of Adam Giesler and Anna Kuhny. Jacob Giesler died on 29 August 1865 at Sullivan Co., TN, at age 75.
Note: Had at least four children with an unknown spouse.

     Capt. Jacob J. Giesler was born on 19 February 1833 at Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN.^1,2 He was the son of Adam Giesler Jr. and Anna Marie Devault. Capt. Jacob J. Giesler lived on 1 August 1850 at Sullivan Co., TN, in the Jonathan Watson household, apprentice. Jonathan Watson was a cabinet maker, and Jacob and his brother Henry were apprentices.¹ He married Catharine Droke Morell, daughter of Jacob Morell and Mary A. Droke, on 10 December 1856 at Washington Co., VA. Capt. Jacob J. Giesler lived on 8 July 1860 at P.O. Glade Spring, Washington Co., VA, Master carpenter.³ He began military service Civil War service, Co. F, 59th Tennessee Mounted Infantry, CSA. He lived on 17 June 1880 at Saltville District, Washington Co., VA, farming.⁴ He died on 7 December 1924 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, at age 91. He was buried in December 1924 at Knollkreg Cemetery, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, Findagrave #90061830.

     Jacob Morell Giesler was born on 4 October 1862 at Washington Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Capt. Jacob J. Giesler and Catharine Droke Morell.² Jacob Morell Giesler married Sarah Virginia Davenport, daughter of Rev. Julius Terry Davenport and Sarah K. Wassum, on 29 June 1889 at Washington Co., VA. Jacob Morell Giesler died on 28 March 1931 at Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, at age 68. He was buried in 1931 at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #134569829.

     Jean Verdi Giesler was born on 15 May 1890 at Washington Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Jacob Morell Giesler and Sarah Virginia Davenport. Jean Verdi Giesler married Mary Henrietta Jarnagin, daughter of Henry Temple Jarnagin and Mary Adelia Carmichael. Jean Verdi Giesler lived on 11 April 1930 at Magisterial District 11, Knox Co., TN, Chief engineer, machine shop.¹ He died on 19 October 1965 at Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, at age 75. He was buried in 1965 at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #80712879.

     Jean Verdi Giesler III was born on 11 March 1952 at Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. He was the son of Jean Verdi Giesler Jr. and Blanche O. Morgan.¹ Jean Verdi Giesler III died on 16 March 1952 at Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. He was buried in March 1952 at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #134569137.

     Jean Verdi Giesler Jr. was born on 4 May 1924 at Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Jean Verdi Giesler and Mary Henrietta Jarnagin. Jean Verdi Giesler Jr. began military service WW II service, U.S. Army. He married Blanche O. Morgan, daughter of Charles Ristine Morgan and Lucy Wells Oliver. Jean Verdi Giesler Jr. died on 19 August 2005 at Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, at age 81

Obituary -- Knoxville News Sentinel , Knoxville, Tennessee; August 20, 2005, page B6, col. 3:

GIESLER, JEAN V., JR. - age 81, of Knoxville, died Friday, August 19, 2005 at Brakebill Nursing Home. He was a member of the St. John;s Episcopal Cathedral. Mr. Giesler attended the University of Tennessee where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was a U.S. Army Corps veteran serving during World War II and had retired as a quality engineer after 50 years with Robert Shaw Co. A very active amateur radio operator, he was W4TYU. He was preceded in death by a son J.V. Giesler, III. He is survived by his wife, Blanche M. Giesler; son, Charles Bryson Giesler of Houston, TX; daughter-in-law, Victoria Hawkins of Houston; daughters & sons-in-law, Lucy and Joe Fleming of Kingsport, TN, Mary & John Harvey of Houston, Anne & Greg Abel of Austin, TX; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. Following a private interment, there will be a memorial service 5:30 P.M. Monday at St. John's Cathedral with The Very Rev. John C. Ross officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Great Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905 or Interfaith Health Clinic, 315 Gill Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.

He was buried in August 2005 at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #134569200.

     John Giesler was born on 27 January 1779 at York Co., PA. He was the son of Adam Giesler and Anna Kuhny. John Giesler died before November 1846 at Crawford Co., MO.
Note: Wife's name Maria, raised a family of at least nine children.

     John Daniel Giesler was born on 10 April 1855 at Sullivan Co., TN. He was the son of Rev. Henry David Giesler and Anna Wolford. John Daniel Giesler married Martha Isabelle Goodier on 14 February 1892 at Oakley, Logan Co., KS. John Daniel Giesler lived in 1893 at Oakley, KS. He lived in 1918 at Johnstown, Weld Co., CO. He died on 16 August 1930 at Johnstown, Weld Co., CO, at age 75

Obituary -- Fort Collins Coloradoan; Fort Collins, Colorado; Monday, August 18, 1930; Page 1 (Newspapers.com):

At Johnstown on Monday
John Giesler, 76, of Johnstown died Saturday night of heart trouble.? ? Mr. Giesler was the father of Henry Giesler who formerly lived in Fort Collins and now lives in Bingham, Utah.? ? Mr. and Mrs. Henry Giesler and two children went to Johnstown Monday where John Giesler was to be buried In the afternoon.

He was buried in August 1930 at Johnstown Cemetery, Elwell, Weld Co., CO, Findagrave #138244648.

     Kate L. Giesler was born on 7 December 1880 at Kopperl, Bosque Co., TX.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. David Alexander Giesler and Mary Catherine Edwards.¹ Kate L. Giesler lived on 20 April 1910 at 609 East Adams Avenue, Temple, Bell Co., TX, with her parents, school teacher.² She married Joseph Thomas Bonner on 2 July 1913 at Bell Co., TX; no children. Kate L. Giesler died on 24 November 1967 at Temple, Bell Co., TX, at age 86. She was buried in November 1967 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, Bell Co., TX, Findagrave #83903028.

     Leonard David Giesler was born on 13 November 1918 at Temple, Bell Co., TX. He was the son of Garnett Edwards Giesler and Grace E. Leonard. Leonard David Giesler married Winnie Adelia Evans on 18 February 1939 at Harris Co., TX; This marriage was short-lived, with no children. Leonard David Giesler began military service on 27 March 1942 WW II service, U.S. Army Air Corps, enlisted, Pvt. He and Winnie Adelia Evans were divorced before April 1950. Leonard David Giesler married Mary Elizabeth Patrick on 22 May 1954 at Harris Co., TX; Mary was first married to Hugh Joseph Fitzgerald in 1941. Leonard David Giesler died on 9 December 2002 at Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX, at age 84. He was buried in December 2002 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, Bell Co., TX, Findagrave #31303601.

     Lina Giesler was born on 25 June 1887 at Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. David Alexander Giesler and Mary Catherine Edwards.¹ Lina Giesler lived on 20 April 1910 at 609 East Adams Avenue, Temple, Bell Co., TX.² She married Benton A. McMillin on 27 December 1923 at Bell Co., TX; no children. Lina Giesler died on 21 May 1963 at age 75. She was buried in May 1963 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, Bell Co., TX, Findagrave #166400958.

     Luther Morrell Young Giesler was born on 3 February 1912 at Meadowview, Washington Co., VA.¹ He was the son of William Henry Giesler and Gordie Neff Wolfe. Luther Morrell Young Giesler lived between 1 April 1935 and 8 April 1940 at 51 Moreland Avenue NE, Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA, File clerk at home loan company.¹ He married Katherine Lorraine Jackson, daughter of Roy Simpson Jackson and Nellie Mae Bosworth, on 24 October 1936 at Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA. Luther Morrell Young Giesler died on 4 April 1987 at Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, at age 75

Obituary – The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia; Sunday, 5 APR 1987, page E14 (Newspapers.com):

GIESLER
Mr. Luther (Luke) M. Giesler, age 75, of Smyrna, died Saturday. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday from the chapel of Mayes Ward Funeral Home, Marietta. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta. Pastor William H. Martin will officiate. Contributions may be made to the Georgia Lung Association.

Surviving wife, Mrs. Katherine Jackson Giesler, Smyrna; daughters, Mrs. Cherise Miller, Ringold (sic); Mrs. Jennie Spearman, Smyrna; one son, Mr. L. Jackson Giesler, Marietta; sister, Mrs. Martha Long, Schelby (sic), Miss; brother, Mr. Garnett J. Giesler, Stone Mountain; eight grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

The family will recieve (sic) friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mayes Ward Funeral Home, Marietta.

He was buried in April 1987 at Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Findagrave #53420815.

     Magdalena Giesler was born in 1777 at York Co., PA. She was the daughter of Adam Giesler and Anna Kuhny. Magdalena Giesler died after 1850 at Sullivan Co., TN.
Note: Married Abram Himes and raised a family in Sullivan County.

     Mary Giesler was born on 15 August 1830 at Sullivan Co., TN. He was the son of Adam Giesler Jr. and Anna Marie Devault.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Giesler was born on 15 September 1856 at Sullivan Co., TN. She was the daughter of Rev. Henry David Giesler and Anna Wolford. Mary Elizabeth Giesler lived in 1893 at Oakley, KS. She married John W. Wolfe on 2 April 1899 at Oakley, Logan Co., KS; Gove County Leader; Gove City, Kansas; Friday, April 14, 1899, Page 1 (Newspapers.com):

John W. Wolfe and Miss Mary Geisler were married at the Tennessee Hotel last Sunday, April 2, 1889 (sic), by Rev. Everett.?Mr. Wolfe was formerly a commissioner of Gove county and owns a fine ranch on the Hackberry, while Mary -- well, everybody knows Mary and likes her.?We join their many friends in congratulations and best wishes. Oakley Graphic.


Note -- John was previously married to Mary Alice Shope on 25 APR 1876 and had children Mertie May and Harvey James by 1880.

Mary Elizabeth Giesler died on 21 March 1946 at Oakley, Logan Co., KS, at age 89. She was buried in March 1946 at Oakley Cemetery, Thomas Co., KS, Findagrave #32906355.