Henry was born in Lancaster, PA.

Henry's generation changed the spelling from the German to a more english form of the name. It was later changed to Whisler, which I suppose was thought to be a more American form.

m. Mary Ann Freed b. Sept. 26,1783, Lancaster PA.

Children: Magdalena , Eve, John Whistler b.Apr. 18, 1800 m. Anna Spitler 4/20/1820 Botetourt Co. VA., Elizabeth m. John Custard (Custer) in Botetourt Co. VA. (had a son George), Henry Whisler Jr. b. May 22, 1804 m.Aurelia Cross, Peter, Jacob b.1808, George b. 1811.

Mary Ann Freed(Fried)'s father's name was Peter b.1758, Peter's probable brother was John Fried (Freed) b.1758 m. Elizabeth Schleiger /Sleeger. He was a farmer and a miller.  Their children: Samuel b.1808 d.1870, John b.1811 d.1870, Maria Ann b1813, Elizabeth b.1814, Jacob b.1818 d.1894, Lydia b.1820 d.1900, Daniel Henry b.1823 d.1873, Sarah b.1826 d. 1928, Solomon b.1829 d. 1919.