Lewis W. GISE, Stark Co., OH
"Portrait and Biographical Record, Stark Co., OH"
pg 118: Lewis W. GISE ----born in Germany, on the Rhine, August 12, 1838, and is a son of John J. GISE, who was, also, born in that country, and was a tailor by trade. --- In 1851, the father of our subject with his family emigrated to the U.S,, making his way directly to Massillon, where he resided until his decease, which occurred in his seventy-sixth year. --- His wife, who prior to her marriage was known as Charlotte BECKER, was born near Meisenheim, and departed this life in Massillon at the home of our subject. Of the eight children of whom she was the mother, only four are living, of whom Lewis W. is the youngest. --- Miss Wilhemina TROMP became the wife of our subject in 1858. Mrs. GISE was born in New York State, and by her union with our subject has become the mother of nine children.