Distinguished men of Philadelphia and of Pennsylvania . prominence. Although there are several forms of spelling the name—Widenor, Widncr, Weidener and Widener—it is certain that all are relatedto the one family. It was at the time of the settlement of Pennsylvania that the first of thisname came to America, probably to escape religious persecution, for it seemsthat the German Wideners were Baptists and Lutherans. Early in the historyof the United States the bearers of this name made their way to different partsof the country and a branch also established itself in Canada. Through all thewars
Distinguished men of Philadelphia and of Pennsylvania . prominence. Although there are several forms of spelling the name—Widenor, Widncr, Weidener and Widener—it is certain that all are relatedto the one family. It was at the time of the settlement of Pennsylvania that the first of thisname came to America, probably to escape religious persecution, for it seemsthat the German Wideners were Baptists and Lutherans. Early in the historyof the United States the bearers of this name made their way to different partsof the country and a branch also established itself in Canada. Through all thewars in which the nation was embroiled the name of Widener was one whichalways might be found on the roll. In the Revolution and the succeeding con-flicts representatives of this name were found in the armies which fought forthe maintenance of the Nation and the Union. But, through all the years andgenerations, always has the standard of the name been held high, and now inevery field of endeavor among the leaders may be found a number of this name. 80. JOSEPH P. WIDENER
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