The Wiegner Family roots come from the Schwenkfelder Families who came to the Colonies in 1734 from Silesia, Europe for religious reasons. They settled in Pennsylvania and was a part of its development. A library exist in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania called the Schwenkfelder Library and it contains research papers and historical writings of the reformation. It has many of the writings of the nobleman CASPER Schwenckfeld von Ossig and is a good source for research on the Radical and Annabaptist Reformation. The library was a recipient of some of the original Carnegie Library monies. The Schwenkfelders were the first group to offer free public education in the Colonies and the United States. Regardless of pay, they provided educational opportunities for people living in their area of Pennsylvania. A prep school at Pennsburg, Pennsylvania continues to this day and has an active educational program. A brief history of the Schwenkfelders by Douglas Wiegner tells of a people who left their homes in pursuit of religious freedoms. More information on the Schwenkfelders can be researched by contacting the SCHWENKFELD LIBRARY. The Schwenkfeld Library page is maintained by Dr. Peter Erb, librarian, and is a useful tool for Church History research. As well as the research materials the Library contains information on family histories of the Schwenkfelder Families. Genological records are also maintained at the Library as well as a museum of early Schwenkfeld (Pennsylvanian Dutch art and writings) community and family items.
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