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Our Own Dresslers

Robert Dressler (b. 1834 in region which shifted between Poland and Russia; d. 1909 Brooklyn, NY) m 1856 to Augusta Selig (or Marks) (b. Nov 1833 in same region; d. 1911 in Brooklyn). Children: George Dressler (b. 1864)(m. Ann Michaels 1888), Lena Dressler (b. 1860), Rosa Dressler (1862), Jane/Jennie Dressler (b. 1867), Jacob Dressler (b. 1869), Sarah Dressler (b. 10/1870), and Ida Dressler (b. 2/1874).

Dressler Name Variation - Meaning

DRESSLER, DRESLER, DREXLER, DRESHER, are some of the variations. DRESSLER means thresher, one who 'threshes' one who works with their hands.


1820-46 NYC, NY Arrival Index

Surname  First Name   Age  Nationality   Last Residence  Arrival Port   Vessel  Arrival Date  Other
DresslerC.28GermanGermanyNYNew York 4/1837
DresslerCatherine 5FrenchFranceNYBurgundy 6/1839Accompanied by
W., Elizabeth, Wilhelm
DresslerElizabeth28FrenchFranceNYBurgundy 6/1839A8795
DresslerGeorge26GermanGermanyNYLesmona 6/20/1844
DresslerJ.35PrussiaNY 7/1820MNFST-1067; Farmer
Catherine30
Mai 8
J. 5
DresslerM.28GermanHamburgNY7/1820Female
DresslerW.33FrenchFranceNYBurgundy 6/1839Male
DresslerWilhelm12FrenchFranceNYBurgundy 6/1839Male

Dressler listings in NYC, New York City Census

1860 NY, NY

  • Dresler, Adam pg 913, 11th W, Div 5
  • Dresler, William pg 287 16th W, Dist 1
  • Dressler, A pg 462, 10th W, Dist 4
  • Dressler, Augustus pg 821, 10th W, Dist 1
  • Dressler, Charles pg 201, 11th W, Dist 6
  • Dressler, Elizabeth pg 509, 17th W, Dist 7
  • Dressler, Frederick pg 711, 17th W, Div 2
  • Dressler, Henry pg 433, 17th W, Dist 7
  • Dressler, James pg 1008, 18th W, Dist 3
  • Dressler, Nicolaus pg 432, 11th W, Dist 4
  • Dressler, William pg 820, 21st W, Dist 1

1860 NY, Brooklyn/Queens

- none listed

Dressler listings in Brooklyn [except where noted], New York Directories

  • 1857-8 -
    • Dressler Robert, tailor, h 45 Willow
  • 1868-9 -
    • Dresler Harman, turner, h. Waterbury n. Remsen
  • 1861-2 -
    • Dreslen [sic] Robert, tailor, h. 44 Jay
    • Dressler Christian, tinsmith, h Smith n. Stagg
  • 1862-3 -
    • Dresker [sic] Robert, tailor, 49 Main
    • Desler Herman, brassturner, h. r. Waterbury n. Remsen
  • 1863-4 -
    • Dreslen [sic] Robert, tailor, h 49 Main
  • 1864-5 -
    • Dressler Herman, brass-finisher, h. Waterbury n. Remsen
    • Dressler Robert, tailor, h 49 Main
  • 1865-6 -
    • Dressler Herman, turner, h. r. Waterbury n. Grand
    • Dressler Robert, clothing, 55 1/2 Main st
  • 1866-7 -
    • Dresler Robert, clothing, 55 Main
  • 1867-8 -
    • Dressler John A. cigarmaker, h. 236 S. 1st
  • 1868-9 Curtin's Long Island, East New York -
    • Dresler Robert, tailor, Atlantic Ave n Miller
  • 1868-9 -
    • Dressler Louis, carman, h 16 Cook
  • 1869 - Manhattan
      Dressler
    • August, painter, 522 E. 17th, h Av. A c E. 16th
    • Augusta, wid. Christian, h 115 Mott
    • Henry, carpenter, h 351 W. 41st
    • John, grocer, 74 Delancey
    • Mary, wid. Gunther, h 128 G'wich
    • William, music, h 113 W. 17th
    • Schaefer & Dressler, painters, 522 E. 17th
  • 1871-2 -
      Dressler
    • David, butcher, 553 Bedford av
    • John H. brass-finisher, h 149 Waterbury
  • 1872-3 -
      Dressler
    • Christian, driver, h 31 Meeker av
    • Herman, brassfinisher, h 149 Waterbury
  • 1873-4 -
      Dresler
    • Louis, stone-breaker, h 170 Ellery
      Dressler
    • C. driver, h 150 Richardson
    • Franz, tailor, h 294 Atlantic av
    • Herman, brass finisher, h 149 Waterbury
  • 1876-7 -
      Dressler
    • Christian, driver, h 152 Richardson
    • Franz, tailor, h 306 Atlantic av
    • Herman, brassfinisher, h 149 Waterbury
  • 1879/80 Trow Manhattan -
      Dresler not checked
      Dressler
    • Elizabeth, wid. Frederick, h 167 E. 4th(?)
    • Frederick, boxmkr, h r 239 Henry
    • Gottlieb, clerk, h 84 Third av
    • Henry, carpenter, h 426 W. 40th
    • John A., painter, 715 First av, h 391 Av. A
    • Max, meat, 362 W. 52d, h 364 W. 52d
    • Michael, driver, h 87 Lawrence
    • Valentine, dentist, 105 E. 60th
    • William, driver, h 235 Essex
    • William, teacher, h 113 W. 17th
  • 1883 -
      Dressler
    • Hermann, brassfinisher, h 149 Waterbury
    • Christian, lab., h 445 Graham av
  • 1884 -
      Dressler
    • Hermann, brassfinisher, h 149 Waterbury
  • 1887-88 -
      Dresslar
    • Christian, driver, h 10 Herbert
    • Herman, brassfinisher, h 149 Waterbury
      Dressler
    • Amos, agt, h. 390 B'way
    • Robert, tailor, h Atlantic av n Van Sicklen
  • 1888-9 -
      Dresler
    • Michael, lab, h 146 Central av
    • Simon, brassfinisher, h 149 Waterbury
      Dresser
    • Robert, tailor, h Atlantic av n Van Sicklen
      Dressler
    • George, hairdresser, h 1227 Myrtle av
  • 1889-90 -
      Dressler
    • Isidore, tailor, h 46 Graham av
    • Robert, tailor, h Atlantic av n Van Sicklen
  • 1890-91 Trow Manhattan -
      Dresler
    • Herman, driver, h r15 Lawrence
    • John H., h 199 W 13th
    • Joseph, agent, h 901 Forest av
    • Levi, h 311 E 119th
    • Michael, driver, h W. 127th n. Ninth av
      Dressler
    • Adolph, shoes, 187 E. 76th
    • Amelia, wid. John A., h 512 E. 13th
    • Charles, laborer, h 610 Sixth
    • Charles E., electrician, 17 Lex. av, h 518 E. 85th
    • Christian, driver, h 79 Sheriff
    • Edward, builder, h 190 W. 99th
    • Elizabeth, wid Valentine, h 97 E. 4th
    • Frederick, porter, h 442 E. 12th
    • George, meat, 29 Thompson av W. Washn mkt, h 410 W. 57th
    • Gustav C. G., cabinetmkr, h 628 E. 152d
    • John, candy, 92 Essex
    • Louis, carver, h 46 First
    • Oscar, agent, 112 Leonard, h. 113 W. 17th
    • William, driver, h 205 Eldridge
    • William, musician, h. 113 W. 17th
    • William, undertaker, 351 Broome, h 355 Broome.
  • 1891-92 Trow Manhattan
      Dresler
    • Dan'l, plater, h 224 W. 32d
    • John H., h 119 W 13th
    • Levi, h 311 E 119th
    • Matthew, driver, h ft. W. 127th
      Dressler
    • Adolph, shoes, 187 E. 76th
    • Amelia, wid. John, h 512 E. 13th
    • Carl H., barber, 749 7th av., h 354 9th av.
    • Chas, smith, h 610 Sixth
    • Chas E., electrician, 17 Lex. av, h 518 E. 85th
    • Edward, builder, h 190 W. 99th
    • Elizabeth, wid Valentine, h 97 E. 4th
    • Fred., porter, h 442 E. 12th
    • Fred., watchman, h 211 E. 43d
    • Godfrey, varnisher, h 425 E. 78th
    • Gustav J. C., cabinetmkr, h 628 E. 152d
    • John, candy, 92 Essex
    • H'y, carver, h 46(?) 1st
    • John, porter, h 17 Spring
    • Mary, wid Thos., h 207 E. 98th
    • Oscar, agent, 112 Leonard, h. Pasaic, NJ
    • William, driver, h 15 Cannon(?)
    • William, furrier, h 419 E. 13th
    • William, manager, 351 Broome, h 355 Broome.
    • William, prof, h. 113 W. 17th
  • 1895-96 Trow Manhattan -
      Dresler
    • Geo. H., h 119 W 13th
    • Gottfried, varnisher, h 215 E. 108th
    • John H., h 119 W 13th
      Dressler
    • Adolph, shoes, 202 E. 76th, h 20 E. 76th
    • August, 1706 2nd av
    • Cath., h 628 E. 152d
    • Dora(?), wid. Fred. h 119 Bank
    • Edw'd, real estate, h 849 Amsterdam av
    • Emilie, wid John A., h 210 Av. A
    • John, machinist, h 434 6th
    • Levi, tailor, 2328 2d av.
    • Lewis, carver, h 46 1st
    • Mary, wid Wm., h 419 E. 13th
    • Oscar, treas., 58 Worth, h. Pasaic, NJ
    • Wm., laborer 120 5th
    • Wm. II, butcher, h 625 E. 11th
    • Wm., teacher, h. 113 W. 17th
  • 1897 Lain's -
      Dresler
    • Isedor tailor h 426 Sackman
    • Jacob lab h 941 Grand Dressler
    • Alfred E. lithographer h 187 Harrison
    • Chas. janitor h 82 Tillary
    • Chas. B. buyer h 413 Park pl
    • Chas. E. electrical engineer h 187 Harrison
    • Fred'k butcher h 224 Johnson av
    • Geo. butcher 215 Market av h 150 Wash'n av
    • Harry M. salesman h 84 5th av
    • Herman brassfinisher h 149 Waterbury
    • John lab. h 200 Meserole
    • John pocketbookmkr. h 22 Suydam
    • Wm. lithographer h 1226 DeKalb av
  • 1898-9 -
      Dressler
    • Alfred E. artist, h 187 Harrison
    • Chas. E. electrical engineer, h 187 Harrison
    • David, meats, 1013 Bedford av
    • Geo. butcher, 215 Market av, h 214 Adelphi
    • Harry, clothing, 193 F'bush
  • 1899-1900 Trow Manhattan
      Dresler
    • Fred, brewer, h 3531 3d av
      Dressler
    • Alfd, h 88 Edgecomb Av
    • Amelia, wid. John A., h 206 Av B
    • August, meat, 1706 2d Av
    • Charles, laborer, h 610 Sixth
    • Chas E., elec eng, 17 Lex. av
    • Chas J G, elec eng 17 Lex av, h 518 E 85th
    • Christopher, watchman, 526 E. 16th
    • Dora, wid Fred h 40 Horatio
    • Edward, real estate, 2732 Bway h 208 W 103d
    • Gottfried, polisher, h 1677 Av A
    • Frederick, porter, h 442 E. 12th
    • Gustav, sec, 64 E 4th, h 534 E. 154d
    • John, porter, h 529 5th
    • John H., h 234 W. 88th
    • Joe, presser, 528 E. 14th
    • Mary, wid Wm, h 419 E 13th
    • Robert, elec eng, 17 Lex av, h. 518 E 85th
    • William, grocer, Jackson, Unionport
    • William, prof, h. 113 W. 17th
  • 1899-1900
      Dressler
    • Alfred E. artist, h 187 Harrison
    • Anton, leather, h 193 Stagg
    • C. B. buyer, h 413 Park pl
    • Geo. butcher, 215 Market av, h 214 Adelphi
    • Harry, clothing, 193 F'bush
    • H'y, windowdresser, h 157 Duffield
    • Herman, h 149 Waterbury
    • Wm. lithographer, h 464 Pulaski
  • 1900-1
      Dresler
    • Wm. lithographer, h 183 Palmetto
      Dressler
    • Geo. butcher, 215 Market av, h 214 Adelphi
    • Geo. meats, 132 Graham av
    • Harry, clothier, 193 F'bush
    • Herman, brassfinisher, h 149 Waterbury
    • John, engineer, h 1345 deKalb av
    • Rob't, 2753 Fulton
    • Rob't, shoemkr, h @ 8th n Surf av C. I.
  • 1904-5 -
      Dresler
    • Geo W decorator h 983 Decatur
      Dressler
    • Chas B h 413 Park pl
    • Geo meat 215 Wallabout mkt h 214 Adelphi
    • Harry M clothier 198 Fbush av h 589 Pacific
    • John J printer 217 Franklin & 121 Freeman
    • Rudolph shoes 2675 W 8th
  • 1905-6 -
      Dresler
    • Sigmund candy 727 Bedford av
      Dressler
    • Geo pres't 215 Wallabout mkt h 214 Adelphi
    • Geo Co meat 215 Wallabout mkt
    • Harry M clothier 193 F'bush av h 589 Pacific
    • Rudolph shoes 2975 W 8th
  • 1906-7 -
      Dressler
    • Chas printer h 101 Cornelia
    • Frank h 226 Bleecker
    • Geo pres't 215 Wallabout mkt h 214 Adelphi
    • Geo Co meat 215 Wallabout mkt
    • Harry M tailor 193 F'bush av h 131 Ashland pl
    • John J printer 98 Fulton Mhtn h 121 Freeman
    • Rob't h 2753 Fulton
    • Rudolph shoes 2975 W 8th
    • Wm lithographer h 96 Reid av
  • 1907 [and 1909] -
      Dressler
    • George W., pres. Wallabout mkt, h.214 Adelphi
    • John J., printer, 98 Fulton Manhattan, h.121 Freeman
    • William, lithographer, h 96 Reid Ave.
  • 1909-1910 Trow King's Co/Brooklyn Directory
      Dressler
    • Chas coal 410 DeKalb av h 1013 Bedford av
    • Chas printer h 101 Cornelia
    • Edw'd florist h 409 Bedford av
    • Frank h 226 Blecker
    • Geo W pres't 215 Wallabout mkt h 214 Adelphi
    • Geo W Co meat 215 Wallabout mkt
    • Harry M clothier 239 F'bush av h 347 Prospect pl
    • John J printer 98 Fulton Mbtn h 121 Freeman
    • Rudolph shoes 2975 W 8th
    • Wm lithographer h 96 Reid av
  • 1933-4 -
      Dressler
    • Anna, bookbinder, h. 117 Harman
    • Anna, widow Thos., h. 1689 Bergen
    • George (Anna M.), pres-treas, Wallabout Basin Storage & Terminal Co., Inc., h. 1 Plaza
    • George (Pauline), driver, h. 117 Harman
    • John (Florence), printer, h. 519 Bay Ridge Pkwy
    • John (Sophie), waiter, h. 192 Stanhope St.
    • William, embroiderer, h, 1767 72nd St.

Dresslers listed in New York Times obituary index


Dressler References from PERSI

Locality Record Type     Article Title Periodical Issue - Vol/No. (Date)
St. Clair, IL Cemeteries Dressler Cemetery Branching Out From St. Clair County, Ill.     Vol 12 # 1 (Nov 1984)
St. Clair, IL Cemeteries Dressler Cemetery, Freeburg Twp.     Saint Clair County Gen. Soc. Quarterly Vol 7 # 2 (1984)
North Dakota     History Dressler Ranch, 1886-1986 Tales & Trails Vol 9 # 3 (Fall 1986)
Clearfield, PA Cemeteries Dressler Cemetery, Union Twp. Western PA Gen. Soc. Quarterly Vol 16 # 3 (Winter 1990)
Indiana Obituary Guy Dressler 1931 Clay County Researcher Vol 15 # 4 (Nov 1994)
North Dakota Nick Dressler, m .1944, Tales & Trails Vol 9 # 3 (Fall 1986)

Dresslers in UFT Resources

Dresler
1749 Berks Co., PA Church
1841 New Orleans Pass. Lists
Andreas 1780 Berks Co., PA Wills
Barbara 1762 Berks Co., PA Church
Daniel 1762 Berks Co., PA Church
Daughter 1749 Berks Co., PA Church
Dorothea 1755 Berks Co., PA Church
Eva Barbara 1755 Berks Co., PA Church
Georg Nich. 1755 Berks Co., PA Church
Johan Peter 1749 Berks Co., PA Church
Michael 1762 Berks Co., PA Church
Seb 1840 NY Pass. Lists
Dressler
1748 Berks Co., PA Church
Adam 1848 New Orleans Pass. Lists
Ana Barbara 1760 Berks Co., PA Church
Andreas 1765 PA Naturalizations
Andreas 1767 Berks Co., PA Wills
Andrew 1795 Berks Co., PA Church
Anna 1840 NY Pass. Lists
Catharine 1795 Berks Co., PA Church
Catharine 1848 New Orleans Pass. Lists
Christine Marg 1840 NY Pass. Lists
Daniel 1790 Berks Co., PA Church
Daniel 1809 Berks Co., PA Church
Daniel 1811 Berks Co., PA Church
Elisabet. Gertrut 1748 Berks Co., PA Church
Elisabeth 1783 Berks Co., PA Church
Elisabeth 1792 Berks Co., PA Church
Esther 1795 Berks Co., PA Church
Eva 1809 Berks Co., PA Church
Eva 1811 Berks Co., PA Church
Jacob 1790 Berks Co., PA Church
Jacob 1792 Berks Co., PA Church
Joh. Petter 1748 Berks Co., PA Church
Johannes 1811 Berks Co., PA Church
Margaret 1792 Berks Co., PA Church
Margaret Danner 1790 Berks Co., PA Church
Maria 1776 Berks Co., PA Church
Michael 1760 Berks Co., PA Church
Michael 1762 Berks Co., PA Church
Michael 1776 Berks Co., PA Church
Valentin 1844 NY Pass. Lists
Wilhelmine 1848 New Orleans Pass. Lists

Dressler family from Wurtemburg to Pennsylvania

1 Johann Jacob Dressler b. ca. 1670 (?) Massenbach, Wurtemberg (?) d. 27-Oct-1755 (?) Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
m. 28-Apr-1705 Jagsthausen Parish, Heilbronn Rosina Dorothea Schmied d. 6-Mar-1707 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
m. 1707 Jagsthausen Parish, Heilbronn Eva Magdalena Rathgeber b. 4-Sep-1686 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg d. 1-Feb-1768 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg "The Family of John Tressler and Elizabeth Loy Tressler," privately printed by The Tressler Orphans Home, Loysville, PA for the family, gives the parents for Eva Magdalena shown in this database (and not verified).
....2 Maria Christina Dressler b. 23-Feb-1707 Wurtemberg, Germany
The Jagsthausen Parish Register records her birth and baptism, and reports her marriage in 1746 (but does not give spouse).
....2 Maria Elizabeth Dressler b. 3-Feb-1708 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
....2 Eva Magdalena Dressler b. 3-Feb-1708 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
Her birth is recorded in the parish register, which also states she was married in 1732 (but fails to give her spouse).
....2 Johann Peter Dressler b. 4-Jul-1710 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
....2 Johann Philipp Dressler b. 26-Feb-1712 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg d. 22-Mar-1735 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
....2 Maria Christina Dressler b. 16-Jul-1713 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
....2 Johann Andreas Dressler b. 30-Nov-1714 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg d. cir 1780 (?) Berks Co., PA (?)
.... m. 10-Sep-1737 Jagsthausen, Wurtemberg, Germany Anna Barbara Bernhardt
Information on this couple is not verified - see note under son John Andrew Tressler. Marriage register at Jagsthausen states "Johann Andreas Dressler, smith, legitimate son of Johann Jacob Dressler, citizen and smith here, and Anna Barbara, legitimate daughter left by deceased Bartholomaus Bernhardt, former farmer at Beinberg, District Liebenzell, Duchy of Wurtemberg; bans published on 9th, 10th, 11th Sundays after Trinity, and married on Sept. 10, 1737." Resided at Grimsville, Berks Co., PA
........3 Maria Barbara Dressler b. 7-Sep-1738 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
........3 Maria Magdalena Dressler b. 19-Apr-1741 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
........3 Anna Maria Dressler b. 19-Apr-1741 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg d. 17-Aug-1747 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
........3 Georg David Dressler b. 4-Apr-1744 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg d. __-Jul-1829 Berks Co., PA
........3 John Andrew Tressler b. 28-May-1746 Wurttemberg, Germany d. 21-Oct-1828 Loysville, Perry Co., PA m. Maria Margaretha Loy b. Jun-1744 Berks Co., PA d. 1785. His German name was Johan Andreas Dressler II. He served in the War for Independence. In 1749 he moved to Goshenhoppen, Berks Co., PA and in 1800 to Loysville, Perry Co., PA. He m. (2) Catharine Hamman. "Hist. of Northumberland Co., PA," by Floyd (1911), p. 754: "Andrew Dressler, son of John, was born May 28, 1746, in Germany, near a 'dorf' called 'Yakst,' near the 'Schwabeland.' He was three years old when brought to America." "Jonathan and Joseph Tressler and Their Descendants," a small booklet by Albert Willis Tressler (1948) reports (p. 1): "Andrew Tressler, May 28, 1747 - Oct. 21, 1828) was the son of Johann Andreas Dressler who evidently arrived at Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. 13, 1749 on the ship Christian. They had come from near Yakthause (Jagdhaus) in Wurtemberg, Germany." - the book follows the emigrant's sons, Jonathan and Joseph.
NOTE: Ancestry of John Andrew Tressler is from June Parr, R.R. 2 - Box 41, Heyworth, IL 61745 (2/95) and is NOT verified. Maria could be the Maria Elizabetha Loy who was baptized 08 July 1744 at the New Hanover Church. She and husband Johann Andrew Tressler had 12 children. {Data from K. Edward Loy of Charlottesville, VA 10/89, who indicates that Maria Elizabetha Loy may have married Samuel McCord.}
............4 John Jacob Dressler b. 25-Dec-1770 Loysville, Perry Co., PA d. 5-Apr-1852 Upper Mahantango Twp., Schuylkill Co.,PA m. Susan Homan b. 15-Mar-1773 d. 31-Jan-1845 Schuylkill Co., PA Jacob also m. Catharine Homan. Jacob and his family are from an Internet correspondent and are not verified (12/96). Birth was probably in Greenwich Twp., Berks Co., PA, and not as shown.
................5 Solomon Dressler b. 6-Nov-1795 d. 23-Nov-1881 Red Cross, Jackson Twp., PA
................ m. Lydia Furster.
................5 Catharine Dressler b. 20-Apr-1798 d. 8-Oct-1881 Jackson Twp. Northumberland Co., PA
................ m. George Lohr.
................5 Jacob ( Jr.) Dressler b. __-Oct-1802 d. Oct-1850 Jacob, Jr. m. Mary Magdalene Billman.
................5 Hannah Dressler b. 5-Aug-1805 d. 3-Apr-1876 Hannah m. in Jackson Twp. to Godfried Thomas.
................5 Lydia Dressler Lydia m. in Venango Co., PA to Elias Smith.
................5 Rebecca Dressler d. cir 1852 Washington Twp. Rebecca m. David Zartman
................5 Jonathan Dressler m. at Centre Hall, Centre Co., PA to Sarah ______.
................5 Elizabeth ("Betzy") Dressler b. 1806 d. 1876 "Betzy" m. William DeWitt (1798-1870). They had Jacob (1820), Isaac (1823), Paul (1825), William W. (1828), Matthew D. (1830), Moses M. (1834?) and Abraham (1835?).
................5 Henry Dressler m. in Venango Co., PA to Elizabeth ________.
................5 Peter Dressler b. 27-Sep-1815 Schuylkill Co., PA d. 10-Aug-1876 Upper Mahantango Twp., Schuylkill Co.,PA m. Catherine ______.
....2 Anna Katharina Dressler b. 16-Jan-1717 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg Parish register reports that she m. in 1747 - no spouse named.
....2 George Michael Dressler b. 19-Jan-1719 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
....2 Maria Elizabetha Dressler b. 3-Aug-1720 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
Parish Register states she m. in 1749 - spouse not given.
....2 Maria Dorothea Dressler b. 31-Oct-1722 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg d. 1-Nov-1722
....2 Anna Maria Dressler b. 10-Sep-1724 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg d. 2-Jun-1725 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
....2 Maria Magdalena Dressler b. 3-Aug-1726 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg
....2 Anna Maria Dressler b. 26-Dec-1728 Jagsthausen District, Wurtemberg

aem@earthling.net

Francis John Dressler from Germany to USA; 1835

craig@vigra.com

Dreschler - Drexler from Germany to Minnesota in 1865

Xavier DREXLER (DRESCHLER) and Regina JACOBS his wife immigrated from Germany to Carver County Minnesota - 1865 They had 1 son (Alois) born in Germany in 1863 and 5 more children born in Carver Co MN. Franciscus b 1870 - Henry b. 1875 - Andrew b. 1877 and Anna b.1879. Franciscus died in infancy and Andrew died in 1879. Anna married a Quinn. I cannot find anything on Alois or Henry.

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Dressler/Treslar

Descendants of Johannas Peter Treslar/Dressler who immigrated from Germany (1746) and settled in Bucks or Burks County, PA and later in Rockingham County, VA. His wife was Margaret, however, I am not sure of her maiden name. I know of two sons - Henry and Charles. He had a daughter named Barbara. Henry used the surname Treslar and most of his descendants immigrated to Indiania around Johnson County (Mid 1800s) along with families such as Mallow, Fudge, Fry and Richardson.

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Salome Dressler, b.1828 in Pennsylvania

Salome Dressler was born in Maplin County, PA. Her father was John Dressler and mother was Mary Elizabeth Gelnett who was born 1795 in Northumberland County,PA, I think.

martin@reno.quik.com


Dressler in York County, Pennsylvania in late 1790s

Index of Tavern Licenses Allowed by York County 1749-1806 by John R. McGrew lists:
  • Adam Dressler 1795 in Hellam Twp.
  • George Dressler 1796 in Hellam Twp.

    Dressler from Modlan Silesia in mid 1800s

    August DRESSLER married Julianne NEWMANN and immigrated to the USA with their children in 1882. Their daughter Clara's obituary said she was born in Modlan, Silesia. According to census records August was born in 1837 and Julia in 1844.

    BEddy62576@aol.com


    Grace Bertha Sawottke & John Henry Dressler in Chicago, Illinois in late 1800s

    From: Mom Smf A Grace Bertha Sawottke married a John Henry Dressler her parents were born in Germany. John and Grace were both from Chicago Ill, They were born in the late 1800's. They had 3 children.

    Mom Smf@aol.com


    Dressler from Germany to West New Jersey, NJ in 1880s

    DRESSLER, trying to find out what town in Germany emigrated from. They came here in the late 1880's and settled in West New York, New Jersey.

    CygnusRAjr@aol.com


    Dressler in Union Co, Pennsylvania in mid-1800s

    Frederick Dressler was born in 1832 in Union Co., Pa. His parents were George Dressler and Sarah Fischer. Frederick married Lucinda Hatfield in 1856 in Michigan. Lucinda Hatfield's parents were Samuel Hatfield and Rebecca Vance. Frederick and Lucinda had 8 children. William Elmer b. 1857 in Mi., Scyler Colfax b. 1858 in Mi., Mary Alice b. 1860 in Mi., John Milton b. 1862 in Mi., Ulysses Grant b. 1864 in Mi., Luella "Ella" b. 1866 in Mi., Frances b. 1868 in Mi., Edith May b. 1871 in Iowa, and Charles William b. 1876 in Iowa.  Frederick died in 1917 and Lucinda died in 1904 in Geneseo, Rice Co., KS.

    JSuman@aol.com


    Dressler in Snyder Co, Pennsylvania in 1800s

    Leah Dressler (1821-1883) married John Henry Kerstetter (1819-1897) -- they lived in the Snyder County, PA area and had seven children. Leah Dressler's parents were Jacob Dressler and Esther Gelnett. I know nothing about Jacob Dressler, but have some limited info on Esther's parentage. Most interesting point is that there is a mountain ridgeline in Snyder County called "Dressler's Ridge".

    JAMRACAR@aol.com


    Dreshler way back in Germany

    Nanasugar@aol.com


    Dressler 1750 - 1895 in Saxony then Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany

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    Dressler & Dutze from Germany to Maryland and West Virginia

    Rosa DRESSLER. Born 1859, Germany. Died 31 DEC 1952, Wood Co, WV. Married Charles DUTZE, born Germany.

    Children of Rosa DRESSLER and Charles DUTZE:

    1 Charles E. DUTZE. Born 4 Dec 1884, Baltimore, MD. Died 14 SEP 1934, Hamilton, Butler Co, OH. Married ABT 1910, Steubenvile, Jefferson Co, OH, Sophronia Aseauth ROBERTS, born 26 MAY 1881, Dallison, Wood Co, WV, died 29 Dec 1951, Steubenvile, Jefferson Co, OH, daughter of George Mills ROBERTS and Mary Hannah ALTON. Buried 17 Sep 1934 in Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV .   Charles is buried in Parkersburg Memorial Gardens (formerly I.O.O.F. Cemetery).

    ccalton@Aol.com


    Dressler in Baltimore, Maryland and Hamilton, Ontaria, Canada

    Elizabeth Dressler in Baltimore but most of her family were in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

    MFordUNU@aol.com


    Dressler near DuBois, Pennsylvania

    Levi R. Dressler married Julia ?; they had a farm near Home Camp (out side of DuBois, Pa. Their son Quinton Elliot Dressler (known as Q.E., a lawyer in DuBois, Pa.) married Margaret Elizabeth Lines (daughter of David and Elizabeth Lines from Luthersburg, Pa) Their children were:

    Mabel Ketruith - died in infancy
    Lottie Prudence - died in infancy
    Levi - died in infancy
    Jess Aldrin - veteran of Spanish American War - died in an accident
    Levi Leslie - worked on railroad lived to the age of 86
    Lavinia - b. 1886 married ? Bloom and had 9 children, lived well into her 90's in Home Camp, Pa.
    Lois Julia - b. 1892 - d. 1974 married Lee Horn(e) They lived in DuBois Pa. where Lee in the early years taught school and later managed an A&P store.
    Cyrus Arden- b. 1994 died as a young man with T.B.
    Fairy (Fay) - b. 1896 - still living- married Al Waslohn - lived in Oil City, Pa;adopted one son who was an accomplished musician.
    Jenny Elliot married Eschol Clyde had one child Ross Eschol Clyde b. 1920. Jenny died quite young in 1925 with pnuemonia. Her sister Lois raised her child, Ross.

    LEW1990@aol.com


    Dressler and Lahr in PA late 1700s-1800s

    Loking for marriage date of Catherine DRESSLER to Johann George LAHR sometime between 1824/1825. She is the daughter of Johann Jacob DRESSLER and Susanna HOMAN. Catherine was born 20 April 1798 someplace in Northumberland Co Pa. and she died 8 Oct 1881 at Red Cross, Jackson Twp, Northumberland. She is Buried in St Peters Church.

    There is a film FHL #1020761 on the Andreas Dressler Family and can be order from your local Family History Library.

    sclahr@aol.com


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