Joseph Weistly, son of James Weistly, of county Derry, Ireland, emigrated to America in 1846. He located at Summit Hill where he was married in 1851 to Mary Smith, a daughter of Gilbert Smith, also a native of county Derry, Ireland. She came to American along in 1846. From Summit Hill, Mr. Weistly went to Fort Wayne, IN, where he remained about one year. He came to Catasauqua in 1853, where he lived until his death. He was employed by the Crane Iron Works from 1853 until he retired. Mr. Weistly took a very prominent interest in church matters. He was for many years a trustee in the Bridge Street Presbyterian Church and a member of the building committee when the church was erected. To Mr. and Mrs. Weistly the following children were born: William of Catasauqua; Isaac, Joseph and Annie, died young; Jennie of Scranton. Pa and Rev. Alfred J. a Presbyterian minister located at Scranton.