Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Bissey, John S.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bedminster Township


JOHN S. BISSEY farmer, P.O. Bedminster, was born in Rockhill 
township, May 5, 1851.  His grandfather was Tobias Bissey, 
who was born in Hilltown, but who later in life removed to 
Rockhill.  He worked at carpet-weaving and is now living a 
retired life, being over 80 years of age. His wife was a 
Driesbach and died more than thirty years ago.  They had 
three children, of whom two are living:  Sophia, wife of 
Elias Nace, near Quakertown, and Jacob, who is the father of 
John S.  He was born in Rockhill, where he is still living.  
He is an industrious farmer and has accumulated a goodly 
property.  He is a member of the Lutheran church, of which 
he has been deacon.  His wife is Annie Shettler, who was 
born on the farm where they now live.  Their children are:  
Elemanda, living with her parents; Isaiah, in Lansdale; 
Herman, a physician in Philadelphia; Tobias, living in 
Perkasie; Francis, deceased; and John S., who was second in 
order of birth.  He remained with his parents until his 
marriage, when he removed to the home of his wife in 
Bedminsterville, where they now reside.  August 16, 1873, he 
was married to Louise, only child of Reuben and Eliza Ann 
Stover, of this township.  She was born March 2, 1855.  
Three children have been born to them:  Clara, Alvin, and 
Sadie, the last of whom is deceased.  Still a young man Mr. 
Bissey has before him the possibility of a long life which 
the respect in which he is held by those who know him 
promises to make one of usefulness.  He and his wife are 
both members of the Lutheran church.