Isaak Heim

M, (23 May 1834 - 1919)
     Isaak Heim was born on 23 May 1834 at Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Gottlieb Heim and Margaretha Steiger. Isaak Heim married Maria Mutchler, daughter of Johann George Mutschler and Anna Barbara Hurr, in 1858 at Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1 Isaak Heim died in 1919 at Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 84 years.2 He was buried in the Christian Hill Cemetery, located in Eldred Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.2
     He was a carpenter and farmer between 1855 and 1900. This family is listed as 'Family L.6.' and 'J.9.' on the Blooming Grove, Stammbaum Wäldchen (Family Tree Little Woods) that was originally printed about 1860 - 1862. The one used for this record is currently in the possession of Frederick and Zella Stabler. The Blooming Grove Historical Socitey also has one on display at their musuem. The beginning reads, 'With approximately 20 family trees of families who largely live in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania and who still have living parents at the turn of the century, mostly from Mühringen and Eßlingen in Würtemberg, and who have moved here.'


From 'History of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania', by John F. Meginness ed., (1990 edition, prepared by Lycoming County Historical Society; Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, Inc., 1892), page 1166.

Isaac Heim, farmer, was born in Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, May 23, 1834, son of Gottleib and Margaret (Steiger) Heim. He was educated in both German and English, and learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for thity-seven years. He was married in 1858 to Mary, daughter of George Mutchler, and to this union have been born eight children. Soon after marriage Mr. Heim located on his present farm, which he has cleared and improved. He is a Democrat in politics, has served as school director, and with his family belongs to the Warrensville Baptist Church, in which he holds the office of deacon.

Children of Isaak Heim and Maria Mutchler

Last Edited=22 Sep 2009

Citations

  1. [S14] John F Meginness, History of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (Baltimore, Maryland: prepared by Lycoming Historical Society; Gateway Press, Inc., 1990 reprint of 1892 original), p. 1166.
  2. [S7] Elma Heim Larimore, Heim Family History and Record of Descent 1736 - 1940 (Dawson, Neb.: n.pub., 1942).