Daughter of George Lessig and Anna Maria Hinkel.
Joseph H Lessig was baptized 26 Jul 1863 at St John's (aka Custard's) Church in Bartonsville, Monroe Co., PA; sponsored by Amos Bisbing and his wife, Isabella.
Joseph Lessig and Mary Custard (daughter of Philip F Custard and Sarah J Storm) were married 20 Jan 1886 at the bride's home near Tannersville by Rev. H. J. Ilick (Monroe Co. marriage license #35). At the time of their marriage, Joseph was living in Tannersville and Mary was living in Knipetown (now Scotrun). Joseph had already started his life-long occupation of tinsmith.
Joseph was an expert tinsmith and plumber from 1891 to 1941. He established his first shop in Tannersville, where he operated for 10 years. The remaining 40 years he conducted the business in East Stroudsburg. He lived in East Stroudsburg since around 1900. Joseph held many county offices and, in 1886, was constable for the Pocono Township area.
"The Record", Stroudsburg, PA, 21 January 1946:
MR. AND MRS. LESSIG WEDDED 60 YEARS
Illness Prevents Elaborate Party
Due to the illness of Joseph H. Lessig, who has been confined to his bed the past few weeks, only a small gathering of the immediate family was held yesterday at the Lessig home, 111 Ridgeway St., East Stroudsburg, when he and his wife celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Lessig is the former Mary E. Custard, of Tannersville, and their marriage was solemnized there on January 20, 1886, by the Rev. J. H. Illick.
The Lessigs have resided in East Stroudsburg for the past 16 years, and have taken a prominent part in the affairs of the community all of that time.
Mr. Lessig is a native of Sand Hill, son of Anna Maria and George Lessig. Mrs. Lessig is the daughter of Philip and Sarah Storm Custard.
Through the years, the 60-year bridegroom has held many county offices, and, at the time of his marriage, was constable for the Pocono Township area. He later entered the tin and plumbing business, continuing for a great many years. Both he and his wife were active in numerous orders and organizations, Mrs. Lessig being a charter member of the General Hospital Auxiliary and the Monroe Garden Club.
The Lessigs have two children, Fred, of Newark, N.J., and Mrs. Bessie Small, of East Stroudsburg. Also six grandchildren: Mrs. Paul Grannacher, of Westwood, N.J.; Mrs. Lynn Vail, East Stroudsburg; Benjamin Small Jr., of Staten Island, and First Lt. Joseph Small, now at Camp Robinson, Arkansas; Richard Lessig and Dorothy Lessig Riley, of Philadelphia, and four great-grandchildren. A seventh grandchild, Joseph Lessig, who was serving in the U. S. Army Signal Corps in England, died last April.
At yesterday's family dinner, the table was centered with a beautiful bowl of camellias, sent to Mrs. Lessig from Mr. and Mrs. Wood, of Kisco, N.Y. Decorations were in pink and white, and a beautiful large cake, the gift of Mrs. Small, was marked with the anniversary numerals. The house was filled with floral bouquets, tributes from the many friends of the popular couple.
One month later after their 60th wedding anniversary, Joseph died at the General Hospital of Monroe County and was buried in the mausoleum at Stroudsburg Cemetery.
"The Record", Stroudsburg, PA, Thursday, 21 Feb 1946:
Joseph H. Lessig, Dies At Age of 84
East Borough Man Had Been Ill Two Years
Joseph H. Lessig, 84, of 111 Ridgeway St., East Stroudsburg, died at General Hospital at 7:40 p.m. yesterday. Widely known and respected throughout the county, Mr. Lessig was one of the community's valued citizens.
He and Mrs. Lessig celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Jan. 20, last. Mr. Lessig had been in ill health about two years. He was admitted to the hospital for treatment Jan. 21.
A native of Sand Hill, Hamilton Township, Mr. Lessig became an expert tinsmith and plumber. He pursued that business for 50 years, retiring five years ago. He established his first shop in Tannersville, where he operated 10 years. The remaining 40 years he conducted the business in East Stroudsburg.
He had been a resident of East Stroudsburg 46 years and took a deep interest in the affairs of that community. Mr. Lessig was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and a charter member of Washington Camp, P.O.S. of A., Tannersville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary E., nee Custard, Lessig, at home; a son, Fred Lessig, Newark, NJ, and a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Small, East Stroudsburg; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a number of nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Lanterman funeral home. The Rev. J. S. Kistler, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Stroudsburg Mausoleum. Friends may pay respects at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
(Note: Joseph's baptismal record at St. John's Church in Bartonsville shows that he was born in 1863. However, his age in the census reports supports a date of 1861 which is believed to be correct.)
Joseph H Lessig was baptized 26 Jul 1863 at St John's (aka Custard's) Church in Bartonsville, Monroe Co., PA; sponsored by Amos Bisbing and his wife, Isabella.
Joseph Lessig and Mary Custard (daughter of Philip F Custard and Sarah J Storm) were married 20 Jan 1886 at the bride's home near Tannersville by Rev. H. J. Ilick (Monroe Co. marriage license #35). At the time of their marriage, Joseph was living in Tannersville and Mary was living in Knipetown (now Scotrun). Joseph had already started his life-long occupation of tinsmith.
Joseph was an expert tinsmith and plumber from 1891 to 1941. He established his first shop in Tannersville, where he operated for 10 years. The remaining 40 years he conducted the business in East Stroudsburg. He lived in East Stroudsburg since around 1900. Joseph held many county offices and, in 1886, was constable for the Pocono Township area.
"The Record", Stroudsburg, PA, 21 January 1946:
MR. AND MRS. LESSIG WEDDED 60 YEARS
Illness Prevents Elaborate Party
Due to the illness of Joseph H. Lessig, who has been confined to his bed the past few weeks, only a small gathering of the immediate family was held yesterday at the Lessig home, 111 Ridgeway St., East Stroudsburg, when he and his wife celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Lessig is the former Mary E. Custard, of Tannersville, and their marriage was solemnized there on January 20, 1886, by the Rev. J. H. Illick.
The Lessigs have resided in East Stroudsburg for the past 16 years, and have taken a prominent part in the affairs of the community all of that time.
Mr. Lessig is a native of Sand Hill, son of Anna Maria and George Lessig. Mrs. Lessig is the daughter of Philip and Sarah Storm Custard.
Through the years, the 60-year bridegroom has held many county offices, and, at the time of his marriage, was constable for the Pocono Township area. He later entered the tin and plumbing business, continuing for a great many years. Both he and his wife were active in numerous orders and organizations, Mrs. Lessig being a charter member of the General Hospital Auxiliary and the Monroe Garden Club.
The Lessigs have two children, Fred, of Newark, N.J., and Mrs. Bessie Small, of East Stroudsburg. Also six grandchildren: Mrs. Paul Grannacher, of Westwood, N.J.; Mrs. Lynn Vail, East Stroudsburg; Benjamin Small Jr., of Staten Island, and First Lt. Joseph Small, now at Camp Robinson, Arkansas; Richard Lessig and Dorothy Lessig Riley, of Philadelphia, and four great-grandchildren. A seventh grandchild, Joseph Lessig, who was serving in the U. S. Army Signal Corps in England, died last April.
At yesterday's family dinner, the table was centered with a beautiful bowl of camellias, sent to Mrs. Lessig from Mr. and Mrs. Wood, of Kisco, N.Y. Decorations were in pink and white, and a beautiful large cake, the gift of Mrs. Small, was marked with the anniversary numerals. The house was filled with floral bouquets, tributes from the many friends of the popular couple.
One month later after their 60th wedding anniversary, Joseph died at the General Hospital of Monroe County and was buried in the mausoleum at Stroudsburg Cemetery.
"The Record", Stroudsburg, PA, Thursday, 21 Feb 1946:
Joseph H. Lessig, Dies At Age of 84
East Borough Man Had Been Ill Two Years
Joseph H. Lessig, 84, of 111 Ridgeway St., East Stroudsburg, died at General Hospital at 7:40 p.m. yesterday. Widely known and respected throughout the county, Mr. Lessig was one of the community's valued citizens.
He and Mrs. Lessig celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Jan. 20, last. Mr. Lessig had been in ill health about two years. He was admitted to the hospital for treatment Jan. 21.
A native of Sand Hill, Hamilton Township, Mr. Lessig became an expert tinsmith and plumber. He pursued that business for 50 years, retiring five years ago. He established his first shop in Tannersville, where he operated 10 years. The remaining 40 years he conducted the business in East Stroudsburg.
He had been a resident of East Stroudsburg 46 years and took a deep interest in the affairs of that community. Mr. Lessig was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and a charter member of Washington Camp, P.O.S. of A., Tannersville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary E., nee Custard, Lessig, at home; a son, Fred Lessig, Newark, NJ, and a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Small, East Stroudsburg; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a number of nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Lanterman funeral home. The Rev. J. S. Kistler, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Stroudsburg Mausoleum. Friends may pay respects at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
(Note: Joseph's baptismal record at St. John's Church in Bartonsville shows that he was born in 1863. However, his age in the census reports supports a date of 1861 which is believed to be correct.)
Daughter of George Lessig and Anna Maria Hinkel.
Joseph H Lessig was baptized 26 Jul 1863 at St John's (aka Custard's) Church in Bartonsville, Monroe Co., PA; sponsored by Amos Bisbing and his wife, Isabella.
Joseph Lessig and Mary Custard (daughter of Philip F Custard and Sarah J Storm) were married 20 Jan 1886 at the bride's home near Tannersville by Rev. H. J. Ilick (Monroe Co. marriage license #35). At the time of their marriage, Joseph was living in Tannersville and Mary was living in Knipetown (now Scotrun). Joseph had already started his life-long occupation of tinsmith.
Joseph was an expert tinsmith and plumber from 1891 to 1941. He established his first shop in Tannersville, where he operated for 10 years. The remaining 40 years he conducted the business in East Stroudsburg. He lived in East Stroudsburg since around 1900. Joseph held many county offices and, in 1886, was constable for the Pocono Township area.
"The Record", Stroudsburg, PA, 21 January 1946:
MR. AND MRS. LESSIG WEDDED 60 YEARS
Illness Prevents Elaborate Party
Due to the illness of Joseph H. Lessig, who has been confined to his bed the past few weeks, only a small gathering of the immediate family was held yesterday at the Lessig home, 111 Ridgeway St., East Stroudsburg, when he and his wife celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Lessig is the former Mary E. Custard, of Tannersville, and their marriage was solemnized there on January 20, 1886, by the Rev. J. H. Illick.
The Lessigs have resided in East Stroudsburg for the past 16 years, and have taken a prominent part in the affairs of the community all of that time.
Mr. Lessig is a native of Sand Hill, son of Anna Maria and George Lessig. Mrs. Lessig is the daughter of Philip and Sarah Storm Custard.
Through the years, the 60-year bridegroom has held many county offices, and, at the time of his marriage, was constable for the Pocono Township area. He later entered the tin and plumbing business, continuing for a great many years. Both he and his wife were active in numerous orders and organizations, Mrs. Lessig being a charter member of the General Hospital Auxiliary and the Monroe Garden Club.
The Lessigs have two children, Fred, of Newark, N.J., and Mrs. Bessie Small, of East Stroudsburg. Also six grandchildren: Mrs. Paul Grannacher, of Westwood, N.J.; Mrs. Lynn Vail, East Stroudsburg; Benjamin Small Jr., of Staten Island, and First Lt. Joseph Small, now at Camp Robinson, Arkansas; Richard Lessig and Dorothy Lessig Riley, of Philadelphia, and four great-grandchildren. A seventh grandchild, Joseph Lessig, who was serving in the U. S. Army Signal Corps in England, died last April.
At yesterday's family dinner, the table was centered with a beautiful bowl of camellias, sent to Mrs. Lessig from Mr. and Mrs. Wood, of Kisco, N.Y. Decorations were in pink and white, and a beautiful large cake, the gift of Mrs. Small, was marked with the anniversary numerals. The house was filled with floral bouquets, tributes from the many friends of the popular couple.
One month later after their 60th wedding anniversary, Joseph died at the General Hospital of Monroe County and was buried in the mausoleum at Stroudsburg Cemetery.
"The Record", Stroudsburg, PA, Thursday, 21 Feb 1946:
Joseph H. Lessig, Dies At Age of 84
East Borough Man Had Been Ill Two Years
Joseph H. Lessig, 84, of 111 Ridgeway St., East Stroudsburg, died at General Hospital at 7:40 p.m. yesterday. Widely known and respected throughout the county, Mr. Lessig was one of the community's valued citizens.
He and Mrs. Lessig celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Jan. 20, last. Mr. Lessig had been in ill health about two years. He was admitted to the hospital for treatment Jan. 21.
A native of Sand Hill, Hamilton Township, Mr. Lessig became an expert tinsmith and plumber. He pursued that business for 50 years, retiring five years ago. He established his first shop in Tannersville, where he operated 10 years. The remaining 40 years he conducted the business in East Stroudsburg.
He had been a resident of East Stroudsburg 46 years and took a deep interest in the affairs of that community. Mr. Lessig was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and a charter member of Washington Camp, P.O.S. of A., Tannersville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary E., nee Custard, Lessig, at home; a son, Fred Lessig, Newark, NJ, and a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Small, East Stroudsburg; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a number of nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Lanterman funeral home. The Rev. J. S. Kistler, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Stroudsburg Mausoleum. Friends may pay respects at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
(Note: Joseph's baptismal record at St. John's Church in Bartonsville shows that he was born in 1863. However, his age in the census reports supports a date of 1861 which is believed to be correct.)
Joseph H Lessig was baptized 26 Jul 1863 at St John's (aka Custard's) Church in Bartonsville, Monroe Co., PA; sponsored by Amos Bisbing and his wife, Isabella.
Joseph Lessig and Mary Custard (daughter of Philip F Custard and Sarah J Storm) were married 20 Jan 1886 at the bride's home near Tannersville by Rev. H. J. Ilick (Monroe Co. marriage license #35). At the time of their marriage, Joseph was living in Tannersville and Mary was living in Knipetown (now Scotrun). Joseph had already started his life-long occupation of tinsmith.
Joseph was an expert tinsmith and plumber from 1891 to 1941. He established his first shop in Tannersville, where he operated for 10 years. The remaining 40 years he conducted the business in East Stroudsburg. He lived in East Stroudsburg since around 1900. Joseph held many county offices and, in 1886, was constable for the Pocono Township area.
"The Record", Stroudsburg, PA, 21 January 1946:
MR. AND MRS. LESSIG WEDDED 60 YEARS
Illness Prevents Elaborate Party
Due to the illness of Joseph H. Lessig, who has been confined to his bed the past few weeks, only a small gathering of the immediate family was held yesterday at the Lessig home, 111 Ridgeway St., East Stroudsburg, when he and his wife celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Lessig is the former Mary E. Custard, of Tannersville, and their marriage was solemnized there on January 20, 1886, by the Rev. J. H. Illick.
The Lessigs have resided in East Stroudsburg for the past 16 years, and have taken a prominent part in the affairs of the community all of that time.
Mr. Lessig is a native of Sand Hill, son of Anna Maria and George Lessig. Mrs. Lessig is the daughter of Philip and Sarah Storm Custard.
Through the years, the 60-year bridegroom has held many county offices, and, at the time of his marriage, was constable for the Pocono Township area. He later entered the tin and plumbing business, continuing for a great many years. Both he and his wife were active in numerous orders and organizations, Mrs. Lessig being a charter member of the General Hospital Auxiliary and the Monroe Garden Club.
The Lessigs have two children, Fred, of Newark, N.J., and Mrs. Bessie Small, of East Stroudsburg. Also six grandchildren: Mrs. Paul Grannacher, of Westwood, N.J.; Mrs. Lynn Vail, East Stroudsburg; Benjamin Small Jr., of Staten Island, and First Lt. Joseph Small, now at Camp Robinson, Arkansas; Richard Lessig and Dorothy Lessig Riley, of Philadelphia, and four great-grandchildren. A seventh grandchild, Joseph Lessig, who was serving in the U. S. Army Signal Corps in England, died last April.
At yesterday's family dinner, the table was centered with a beautiful bowl of camellias, sent to Mrs. Lessig from Mr. and Mrs. Wood, of Kisco, N.Y. Decorations were in pink and white, and a beautiful large cake, the gift of Mrs. Small, was marked with the anniversary numerals. The house was filled with floral bouquets, tributes from the many friends of the popular couple.
One month later after their 60th wedding anniversary, Joseph died at the General Hospital of Monroe County and was buried in the mausoleum at Stroudsburg Cemetery.
"The Record", Stroudsburg, PA, Thursday, 21 Feb 1946:
Joseph H. Lessig, Dies At Age of 84
East Borough Man Had Been Ill Two Years
Joseph H. Lessig, 84, of 111 Ridgeway St., East Stroudsburg, died at General Hospital at 7:40 p.m. yesterday. Widely known and respected throughout the county, Mr. Lessig was one of the community's valued citizens.
He and Mrs. Lessig celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Jan. 20, last. Mr. Lessig had been in ill health about two years. He was admitted to the hospital for treatment Jan. 21.
A native of Sand Hill, Hamilton Township, Mr. Lessig became an expert tinsmith and plumber. He pursued that business for 50 years, retiring five years ago. He established his first shop in Tannersville, where he operated 10 years. The remaining 40 years he conducted the business in East Stroudsburg.
He had been a resident of East Stroudsburg 46 years and took a deep interest in the affairs of that community. Mr. Lessig was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and a charter member of Washington Camp, P.O.S. of A., Tannersville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary E., nee Custard, Lessig, at home; a son, Fred Lessig, Newark, NJ, and a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Small, East Stroudsburg; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a number of nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Lanterman funeral home. The Rev. J. S. Kistler, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Stroudsburg Mausoleum. Friends may pay respects at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
(Note: Joseph's baptismal record at St. John's Church in Bartonsville shows that he was born in 1863. However, his age in the census reports supports a date of 1861 which is believed to be correct.)
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