Jesse M. Wannkessel, farmer of Whitehall township, was born near Rothrocksville, Berks County. October 29, 1859. He was reared upon the farm and learned the blacksmith trade at Fogelsville, which he followed two years. He resided at Trexlexlown for four years and in 1890 again moved to Whitehall Township and is now conducting the farm of Mrs. Troxell, his motherin-law. Mr. Warnkessel, politically is a Republican. He is a member of the Lutheran congregation of Mickley's Church, which he served as deaco, elder and trustee. In 1881, he was married to Lillie A. I. Troxell. a daughter of Lewis and Mary (Henninger) Troxell.