Sullivan County PA Archives Biographies.....Weisbrod, John 1849 - 
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  Author: Thomas J. Ingham (1899)
  
   JOHN WEISBROD. - The Fatherland has furnished to Sullivan county many of its
  most prominent representatives. The thrifty, industrious sons of Germany have
  become valued citizens of this community, and have contributed materially to the
  promotion of its best interests. A well known farmer of Forks township, of
  German parentage, is John Weisbrod, who possesses many of the sterling qualities
  of his ancestors, combined with the progressive spirit so typical of America. He
  now carries on agricultural pursuits in Forks township, and was born on an
  adjoining farm, in Cherry township, on the 18th of May, 1854.His father, Conrad
  Weisbrod, located there eleven years previously, and reclaimed the land from its
  wild condition, transforming it into a rich and productive farm, where waving
  fields of grain give evidence of abundant harvests. He is now living retired
  upon that place, in the enjoyment of a rest which he has truly earned and richly
  deserves, and his late years are crowned with the contentment that comes from a
  life well spent. He married Elizabeth Snyder, who, like her husband, was born in
  Germany, and they became the parents of ten children, of whom John is the fourth
  in order of birth.
  
      Amid verdant meadows and golden fields of grain John Weisbrod was reared,
  and from an early age he assisted in the work of plowing, planting and
  harvesting.  He acquired his education in the schools of the neighborhood, and
  during the months of vacation worked at the tasks which are usually assigned to
  the farmer's boy. When he reached the age that he deemed it proper to begin life
  on his own account he chose as his vocation the pursuit to which he was reared,
  and he has always carried on agricultural pursuits. The perseverance in the
  pursuit of a purpose, so characteristic of the German people, has marked his
  business career and brought him success where others of less determination would
  have failed. He continued on his father's farm until May 4, 1888, when he
  removed to his present home in Forks township, where he purchased seventy acres
  of land, which is now under a high state of cultivation. He has also made
  substantial improvements on the place, and his farm is one of the best in township.
  
      In February, 1878, Mr. Weisbrod was united in marriage to Miss Anna S. Sick,
  the wedding being celebrated in Forksville, Pennsylvania. The lady was born in
  Cherry township, on the 3rd of January, 1858, and is a representative of a
  prominent family of this locality. Her parents were Charles and Hannah
  (Reinfried) Sick, natives of Baden, Germany.The former, born October, 1815, died
  in Cherry township, July 22, 1877, while his wife passed away in April, 1863, at
  the age of forty-four, their remains being interred in the Germany cemetery at
  Dushore. He was a very prominent and influential citizen, held a number of
  offices, and was recognized leader in public affairs. To Mr. and Mrs. Weisbrod
  have been born eight children: Coloman, at home; twins who died in infancy;
  Cynthia, Walter, Herbert H., Lewis and Stephen, who are all with their parents.
  
      Mr. Weisbrod is a faithful member of the Reformed church, and in his
  political views is a Republican. He has studied closely the issues of the day,
  is well informed thereon, and casts an intelligent ballot for the men and
  measures of the party, but has never sought official preferment or honors,
  preferring to devote his time and attention to his business. His well directed
  labors, sound judgment in business matters, careful management and industry have
  brought him a desirable competence, and his standing among the substantial
  farmers of the community is high.
  
  
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  Extracted from: 
                
              History of Sullivan County Pennsylvania
                        by Thomas J. Ingham
                
                             Compendium of Biography
                
              The Lewis Publishing Company
    Chicago: 1899
  
  
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