Peter Witmer Risser

Peter was born in Conewago, the son of Peter Snyder Risser and Elizabeth Witmer.

He was first married to Rebecca Schenk (abt 1823- abt 1843), daughter of Joseph Schenk and Fannie Ober.

He later married Catharine Shelley Horst (Oct 9 1818-Aug 29 1891). She is believed to be the daughter of Peter Horst (April 15 1787-Aug 25 1876) and Catherine Shelly Horst (Feb 2 1790-July 28 1823). Peter was a farmer. Catharine and Peter were the parents of the following known children:

1-Sarah Risser (1844)
2-Samuel H. Risser (1845)
3-Ephraim Risser (1846)
4-Elizabeth Risser (1849)
5-David Risser (1852)
6-Anne Risser (1854)
7-Mary Risser (1856)
8-Kate Risser (1859)
9-Emma Risser (1860)
10-Fanny Risser (1863)

[This burial was transcribed by Peggy J. Reichard and published on PA-roots.com in 2014.]

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jul 14 2023, 0:59:04 UTC