John H. Risser ^{1 2 3}

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  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1850 in S. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon, PA. ⁵ The 1850 census recorded Christian Risser, farmer, 42, living with wife Elizabeth, 39; daughter Frances, 18; Susanna, 16; John P., 14; Rosanna, 12; Christian, 10; John H., 8; Eliza, 5. Also in the home is John Mackason, 22. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

2. Census in 1870 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ⁶ The 1870 census recorded John Risser, blacksmith, 28, living with wife Hannah, 26; Lizzie, 2; and Mary, 1. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

3. Newspaper: Evening Report: "A deed from J. H. Risser and wife to Lizzie Biecher for a lot on South Tenth street has been recorded. Consideration, $400., 27 Oct 1898, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ⁷

4. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: "DIED. RISSER -- In this city on the 16th inst., John H. Risser, aged 57 years, 5 months and 22 days. Funeral held Thursday morning, at 9:45 o'clock, from his late residence, Tenth and Walnut streets.", 17 Jul 1899, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ⁴ DIED. RISSER -- In this city on the 16th inst., John H. Risser, aged 57 years, 5 months and 22 days. Funeral held Thursday morning, at 9:45 o'clock, from his late residence, Tenth and Walnut streets. Services in First Reformed church. Interment private at Kimmerling's church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.

5. Obituary: Lebanon Courier and Semi-Weekly Report: obit of John H. Risser on 19 Jul 1899 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ⁸ John H. Risser, who conducted a grocery store at Tenth and Walnut streets, died at his home, 1002 Walnut street, on Sunday night, after an illness of short duration. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hannah Risser, and the following children: Lizzie G., wife of B. P. Biecher, the Walnut street cigar manufacturer; Mary G., Hannah G., Francis G., Kate G., Laura G., and Bertha G. Risser.

John married Hannah Geesaman. (Hannah Geesaman was born on 3 May 1846 in , , PA,⁹ died on 20 Jul 1902 in , Lebanon, PA ⁹ and was buried in Avon: Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon, PA ⁹.)