I am the great great great granddaughter of Joseph Bitting, born in 1798 in Spalding Lincolnshire, as mentioned in the home page of the 'Bitting' History' website.

Further to other details held on the site concerning the origins of the Bitting surname in England and Germany, I would like to offer the folowing information.

I have come across a parish record in England, dated 1685 in which an "Ann Bitting" married "Thomas Adams". Unfortunately, there are no other links with regards to her parentage, however, this does indicate that the name existed in England during the 17th Century.

Also, the name 'Bitting' still lives on in Germany, particulary in and around 'Stadt Coesfeld', where there are 4 Bittings listed in the telephone directory. I have also come across at least two Bittings in Germany who are football players for regional teams.

If any one has any further information on the origins of the surname in England, please contact me.

Regards.