OBITUARY of B.S. WEIL
Died Yesterday in Chicago at the Age of 91
He was one of Wisconsin’s best known German-Americans
He was the founder of Schleisingerville and represented his district repeatedly in the assembly and state government.
Baruch Schleisinger-Weil died yesterday forenoon at the home of his son Eugene in Chicago at the age of 91. He was one of the earliest settlers in Wisconsin.
The real/right name of the deceased was Schleisinger. After his marriage to daughter of a well-known Rabbi and explorer named Weil, he then added Weil to his original name-or Weil for short at times.
He came from Strasburg in Alsace where he was a horse trader/buyer for the French government and a leader for King Louis Phillip. He was also a member of the French deputy chamber. Before the fall of the King, he left his homeland and came first to New Orleans where he stayed for a short time and by undertaking a large clothing business lost a lot of money. In 1845 he came to Washington County to what is now Schleisingerville and was to be named after him. He bought over a thousand acres on the southern end of Cedar Lake and parceled it, and in a short tome it increased in value. He built a villa near the lake.
Weil was always an eager and respected politician and did so as a Democrat. He was a member of the first Senate of the State of Wisconsin, and helped with the State constitution. In 1853, 1856 and 1857 he was a member of the State Senate. In the years 1852, 1871, 1873 and 1880 he was in the Assembly from Washington County. In the later years he was the oldest member of the legislature corporation. Me. Weil reached the age of 91 years and was always cordial and charitable. In his marriage to his second wife, they had three sons and two daughters who are all in Chicago.
He, like no one else, faced the trust and reliance of the Germans in Washington County; and his name, like some other spirited people, was found in every farm house. He was small of stature but had an iron-like constitution and kept it until very old. Unfortunately, he began losing the sight of his laughing black eyes; and in his last hours was finally robbed of his strength. When at some time the history of Wisconsin will be written, the name of Baruch Schleisinger-Weil will stand out; and his name will be placed first as a German-American with a city named in his honor.
Contributor: Cheryl (47529010)
Died Yesterday in Chicago at the Age of 91
He was one of Wisconsin’s best known German-Americans
He was the founder of Schleisingerville and represented his district repeatedly in the assembly and state government.
Baruch Schleisinger-Weil died yesterday forenoon at the home of his son Eugene in Chicago at the age of 91. He was one of the earliest settlers in Wisconsin.
The real/right name of the deceased was Schleisinger. After his marriage to daughter of a well-known Rabbi and explorer named Weil, he then added Weil to his original name-or Weil for short at times.
He came from Strasburg in Alsace where he was a horse trader/buyer for the French government and a leader for King Louis Phillip. He was also a member of the French deputy chamber. Before the fall of the King, he left his homeland and came first to New Orleans where he stayed for a short time and by undertaking a large clothing business lost a lot of money. In 1845 he came to Washington County to what is now Schleisingerville and was to be named after him. He bought over a thousand acres on the southern end of Cedar Lake and parceled it, and in a short tome it increased in value. He built a villa near the lake.
Weil was always an eager and respected politician and did so as a Democrat. He was a member of the first Senate of the State of Wisconsin, and helped with the State constitution. In 1853, 1856 and 1857 he was a member of the State Senate. In the years 1852, 1871, 1873 and 1880 he was in the Assembly from Washington County. In the later years he was the oldest member of the legislature corporation. Me. Weil reached the age of 91 years and was always cordial and charitable. In his marriage to his second wife, they had three sons and two daughters who are all in Chicago.
He, like no one else, faced the trust and reliance of the Germans in Washington County; and his name, like some other spirited people, was found in every farm house. He was small of stature but had an iron-like constitution and kept it until very old. Unfortunately, he began losing the sight of his laughing black eyes; and in his last hours was finally robbed of his strength. When at some time the history of Wisconsin will be written, the name of Baruch Schleisinger-Weil will stand out; and his name will be placed first as a German-American with a city named in his honor.
Contributor: Cheryl (47529010)
OBITUARY of B.S. WEIL
Died Yesterday in Chicago at the Age of 91
He was one of Wisconsin’s best known German-Americans
He was the founder of Schleisingerville and represented his district repeatedly in the assembly and state government.
Baruch Schleisinger-Weil died yesterday forenoon at the home of his son Eugene in Chicago at the age of 91. He was one of the earliest settlers in Wisconsin.
The real/right name of the deceased was Schleisinger. After his marriage to daughter of a well-known Rabbi and explorer named Weil, he then added Weil to his original name-or Weil for short at times.
He came from Strasburg in Alsace where he was a horse trader/buyer for the French government and a leader for King Louis Phillip. He was also a member of the French deputy chamber. Before the fall of the King, he left his homeland and came first to New Orleans where he stayed for a short time and by undertaking a large clothing business lost a lot of money. In 1845 he came to Washington County to what is now Schleisingerville and was to be named after him. He bought over a thousand acres on the southern end of Cedar Lake and parceled it, and in a short tome it increased in value. He built a villa near the lake.
Weil was always an eager and respected politician and did so as a Democrat. He was a member of the first Senate of the State of Wisconsin, and helped with the State constitution. In 1853, 1856 and 1857 he was a member of the State Senate. In the years 1852, 1871, 1873 and 1880 he was in the Assembly from Washington County. In the later years he was the oldest member of the legislature corporation. Me. Weil reached the age of 91 years and was always cordial and charitable. In his marriage to his second wife, they had three sons and two daughters who are all in Chicago.
He, like no one else, faced the trust and reliance of the Germans in Washington County; and his name, like some other spirited people, was found in every farm house. He was small of stature but had an iron-like constitution and kept it until very old. Unfortunately, he began losing the sight of his laughing black eyes; and in his last hours was finally robbed of his strength. When at some time the history of Wisconsin will be written, the name of Baruch Schleisinger-Weil will stand out; and his name will be placed first as a German-American with a city named in his honor.
Contributor: Cheryl (47529010)
Died Yesterday in Chicago at the Age of 91
He was one of Wisconsin’s best known German-Americans
He was the founder of Schleisingerville and represented his district repeatedly in the assembly and state government.
Baruch Schleisinger-Weil died yesterday forenoon at the home of his son Eugene in Chicago at the age of 91. He was one of the earliest settlers in Wisconsin.
The real/right name of the deceased was Schleisinger. After his marriage to daughter of a well-known Rabbi and explorer named Weil, he then added Weil to his original name-or Weil for short at times.
He came from Strasburg in Alsace where he was a horse trader/buyer for the French government and a leader for King Louis Phillip. He was also a member of the French deputy chamber. Before the fall of the King, he left his homeland and came first to New Orleans where he stayed for a short time and by undertaking a large clothing business lost a lot of money. In 1845 he came to Washington County to what is now Schleisingerville and was to be named after him. He bought over a thousand acres on the southern end of Cedar Lake and parceled it, and in a short tome it increased in value. He built a villa near the lake.
Weil was always an eager and respected politician and did so as a Democrat. He was a member of the first Senate of the State of Wisconsin, and helped with the State constitution. In 1853, 1856 and 1857 he was a member of the State Senate. In the years 1852, 1871, 1873 and 1880 he was in the Assembly from Washington County. In the later years he was the oldest member of the legislature corporation. Me. Weil reached the age of 91 years and was always cordial and charitable. In his marriage to his second wife, they had three sons and two daughters who are all in Chicago.
He, like no one else, faced the trust and reliance of the Germans in Washington County; and his name, like some other spirited people, was found in every farm house. He was small of stature but had an iron-like constitution and kept it until very old. Unfortunately, he began losing the sight of his laughing black eyes; and in his last hours was finally robbed of his strength. When at some time the history of Wisconsin will be written, the name of Baruch Schleisinger-Weil will stand out; and his name will be placed first as a German-American with a city named in his honor.
Contributor: Cheryl (47529010)
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Born in France; died in Chicago
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