Wispitale
1 January 2012
VIRGIN ISLANDS FAMILIES
Wispitale/Wispedahl/Wispital/Wispitall
Origin:
Related Families: George
V.I. Location: St. Croix
Contributor: Svend E. Holsoe
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------C. Wispitale was born on St. Croix in about 1775 and was baptized in the
Lutheran Church. 1
On 28 October 1835, he was granted a Burgher Certificate. 2
In October 1841, he was living on his own property at 1 Queen’s Street,
Frederiksted, unmarried, employed as a Barber and a Lieutenant in the Fire Corps.3
In October 1846, he was living on his own property at 1 Queen’s Street,
Frederiksted, unmarried, employed as a Barber, and exempted from service.4
-----------John5/Johan6 Balthazar7 Wispitall was born on St. Croix in about 1802 and was
baptized in the Lutheran Church.8
He was married to Sarah.9
In October 1841, he was living at 1 Queen Street, Frederiksted, a widower,
employed as a Fisher, and exempted from service.10
Child of John B. and Sarah Wispitall:
1. i.
2. ii.
Chrestian Cosmo, b. 24 February 1821
Elizabeth Bernina Wispital
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 1 Queen’s Street
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 1 Queen’s Street
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RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 1 Queen’s Street
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RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 1 Queen’s Street
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RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 1 Queen’s Street
6
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, Baptism no. 703/1821.
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Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, Baptism no. 762/1822.
8
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 1 Queen’s Street
9
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, Baptism no. 703/1821 & 762/1822.
10
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 1 Queen’s Street
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1. Christian [Chrestian] Cosmo Wispital was born on 24 February 1821 and
was baptized in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church on 10 June 1821, a free
mulatto.11
In October 1841, he was living with his sister at 58 King’s Street, Frederiksted,
unmarried and employed as a Sadler and a Private in the Fire Corps. 12
In October 1846, he was living at La Valle’s School House (Northside B Quarter),
unmarried, employed as a Teacher. He was an uncle to Samuel v. B. Benners, who was
also resident at the school house.13
2. Elizabeth Bernina Wispital was baptized in the Frederiksted Lutheran
Mission Church on 15 December 1822, free mulatto.14
In October 1841, she was living with her brother at 58 King’s Street, Frederiksted,
unmarried and employed as a Mantua Maker.15
-------------------------Christian Marcus Whispital had a relationship in about 1843 with Sarah
George. 16
Child of Christian Marcus Whispital and Sarah George:
1. i.
Caroline Sylphenia/Sophia, b. 28 January 1844
1. Caroline Sylphenia17/Sophia18 Whispital was born on St. Croix, 19 free, on
28 February 1844 and was baptized in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church on 31
March 1844.20
In October 1846, she was living with her mother at 1 Queen’s Street,
Frederiksted. 21
---------------Caroline Wispitall was born on St. Croix in about 1829 and was baptized in the
Lutheran Church. 22
11
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, Baptism no. 703/1821.
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 58 King’s Street.
13
RA, St. Croix Census, Free, Northside B Quarter, La Vallee School House.
14
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, Baptism no. 762/1822.
15
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 58 King’s Street.
16
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, Baptisms, 1831-1854, f. 62, no. 9/1844.
17
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, Baptisms, 1831-1854, f. 62, no. 9/1844.
18
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 1 Queen’s Street
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RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 1 Queen’s Street
20
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, Baptisms, 1831-1854, f. 62, no. 9/1844.
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RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 1 Queen’s Street
22
RA, St. Croix Census 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 8 Queen’s Street.
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In October 1846, she was living at 8 Queen’s Street, Frederiksted, unmarried,
free, and employed in Needle Work. 23
---------------Charles Wispitall was born on St. Croix in about 183124/1833 and was baptized
in the Lutheran Church. 25
In October 1841, he was living at 1 Queen Street, Frederiksted.26
In October 1846, he was living at 8 Queen’s Street, Frederiksted, where he was
described as an “Idiot.” 27
RA, St. Croix Census 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 8 Queen’s Street.
RA, St. Croix Census 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 8 Queen’s Street.
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RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 1 Queen’s Street
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RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 1 Queen’s Street
27
RA, St. Croix Census 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 8 Queen’s Street.
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