Doolittle - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Origin Doolittle, d. 1856, LaMoille, IL

JLWRIGHT71642 — 2012-05-31 20:40:47Z

I AM RELATED TO ORIGIN THRU LUCIUS DOOLITTLE AND ELEANOR AYRES. I HAVE NO PHOTOS OF ANYKIND SO IF THERE ARE SOME OUT THERE WHO HAS ANY...I WOULD BE SO HAPPY TO GET COPIES AND PAY WHAT IT MAY COST. THANK YOU SO MUCH, JOAN WRIGHT

DOOLITTLE Arthur & Dortha

Lace_Lynch — 2012-05-11 23:35:55Z

Broomall, Pa. (UPI) – Arthur K. Doolittle, 85, World War I pilot and noted chemical engineer, has died at the Broomall Presbyterian Home.
Mr. Doolittle, a test pilot for the Sopwith Camel airplane, flew damaged planes from France to England for repairs during World War I. He left the U.S. Army in 1919 with the rank of colonel.
Mr. Doolittle, who died late Tuesday, earned a degree in chemical engineering and joined the Union Carbide Chemical Co. in Charleston, W.Va., after the war. He directed the company’s plastics research and left in 1959 to form Arcadia Institute, which researched liquid plastics.
Mr. Doolittle also taught chemistry at Drexel Institute in Philadelphia and at Princeton University.
A native of Oberlin, Ohio, [and a 1914 graduate of OHS,] Mr. Doolittle continued flying until the age of 76, with his wife, Dorothy [Dortha Bessie Bailey, OHS ‘14], as navigator and engineer.
He and his wife lived in Wallingford, Delaware County, before moving to the home last March.
Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, Friday, January 22, 1982.

Dortha Bessie (Bailey) Doolittle
Dortha Bailey Doolittle died July 15, 1982, at Broomall (Pa.) Presbyterian home, where she and her husband, the late Arthur K. Doolittle, lived since March 1981.

An emerita professor of chemistry at Widener College (since 1970), she taught at Oberlin, Oxford College for Women in Ohio, Barnard, Kanawha and Morris Harvey Colleges, West Virginia Institute of Technology, Drexel, Miami U., Yale, U. of Illinois and several private secondary schools. Except for a four year period (1954-58) when she worked as a research assistant for her husband at Union Carbide in Charleston, W.Va., Mrs. Doolittle’s entire career was devoted to teaching.
Born in Oberlin, Ohio (Lorain County) April 16, 1896, Mrs. Doolittle and her husband both graduated from Oberlin High School in 1914.
After college [Oberlin College class of 1918], she did graduate work at U. Illinois, U. Mich., and was an Ellen H. Richards Fellow at M.I.T. 1922-23 and a Charles M. Hall Research Fellow at Oberlin 1944-45, at which time she worked as an assistant to Prof. Harry N. Holmes.
She received the M.S. in 1920 from U. Illinois.
Mrs. Doolittle was listed in American Men and Women of Science, Who’s Who in American Education, Two Thousand Women of Achievement, and was listed in the third edition of Who’s Who of American Women.
She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Iota Sigma Pi, Chi Beta Phi and Delta Kappa Gamma.
She was also a trustee of the Arcadia Institute for Scientific Research and served on several local and national committees of the American Chemical Society.
As an author, she had several articles published in chemistry journals and assisted in the edition of a 1071-page chemistry reference book written by her husband which was entitled, The Technology of Solvents and Plasticizers. Mrs. Doolittle also gave numerous papers on chemistry before technical groups.
For her dedication as an educator she received two awards from student groups at Widener in 1970 and three years later received the Alumni Association Citation from there.
For her steadfast involvement in Oberlin College and more specifically, in her own class activities, Mrs. Doolittle received the Alumni Association Certificate of Appreciation in 1979. She was then recognized for her accomplishment in encouraging her class to give a record breaking amount for the reunion giving program.
She had been the backbone of the revitalization of the Henry Hudson Memorial Scholarship Program (Hudson scholarships and how they grew, Fall 1979).
The fund was established by the Class of 1918 in honor of their classmate who lost his life as a pilot in WWI.
Since 1964 she coordinated the fund as a class project and came to Oberlin each fall to meet the recipients by inviting them to breakfast with her.
When Mrs. Doolittle was elected president of the class at its 45th reunion, she found that the fund still totaled the same $2,500 that was contributed in 1923.
She then reactivated the 1923 plan to increase the scholarship’s principal amount and at its 60th reunion the class had raised the funds to $168,541. The fund had grown to $173,670 when Mrs. Doolittle received her certificate and now provides five $1,200 scholarships per year.
In addition to working with this fund, she was a member of the Alumni Board (1967-70), class president (1963-68) and was class agent.
She was married to Arthur K. in 1923. He had received his education at Columbia and was a chemical engineer for Union Carbide and a consultant and professor at Drexel. Also born in Oberlin, he was the son of Frederick G. Doolittle, professor of violin and head of the violin department and Maude (Tucker ’91) Doolittle who was an instructor of piano in the Conservatory.
Mr. Doolittle was a test pilot for the Sopwith Camel airplanes during WWI. He left the Army in 1919 with the rank of 2nd lieutenant and was made an honorary colonel in 1973. He continued flying until the age of 76 with Mrs. Doolittle as navigator and engineer. He died Jan. 19 in the Presbyterian Home.
Mrs. Doolittle leaves son Robert F. ’48 and daughter Elizabeth Peckham ’49, eight grandchildren and her sister, Ruth ’29, of Elyria, Ohio.
A memorial service was held at Swarthmore Presbyterian Church with burial in Oberlin.
Contributions may be made to the Swarthmore Presbyterian Church or the Oberlin College Class of 1918 Scholarship Fund.
The Oberlin Alumni Magazine, Oberlin, Ohio, Autumn 1982, p. 94.

Luther, Lucy & Cynthia Sprouse

dwperryman1 — 2012-05-09 19:46:04Z

I am descended from these people. Luther (b. c.1780) & Lucy Unk. maiden name (b. c.1785)had Cynthia c.1805. Cynthia md. Lewis Sprouse (b. c.1791)in 1822 in Ohio. I would love to get info on them and predecessors, and share what I have. Thanks.

Don Perryman
dwperryman@earthlink.net

Doolittle, Andrew

jpetri2211 — 2012-04-29 15:50:52Z

Looking for burial place of Civil War Veteran,Andrew Doolittle
Pvt. 5th Michigan Inf. Co. C
Enlisted Bay County, Michigan

Doolittle, Frank

jpetri2211 — 2012-04-29 14:05:01Z

Looking for burial place of Civil War Veteran, Frank Doolittle
Pvt. 5th Michigan Inf. Co. C
Enlisted Bay County, Michigan

edward m doolittle

davtay54 — 2012-04-14 03:20:47Z

I am looking for additional info on my relative. his second wife died in 1910 and i found him listed in 1910 census in arkansas with his two kids . I understand he also died in 1910 but I cant find any death record or burial site for either one. I am hoping someone might know where he is buried. I am also looking for more info on his first marriage in washington territory/ Montana area. He had two sons and 4 daughters there. any info will be appreciated. not too many people are aware of his first marriage.

Re: Stillwell family

ddoolittle123 — 2012-02-27 21:15:23Z

Hi Nora,

I ran across your email address on a Ancestry.com posting. I was looking for some information regarding Gen Jimmy Doolittle as my son is doing a school report on the Doolittle Raid. I was surprised to see that your Doolittle go back to Connecticut. We must be in the same tree, as I have my line back to the same bunch.
Were you ever able to find the connection to the Jimmy Doolittle line? My son would get such a kick out of that.

Regards

Re: Gen Jimmy Doolittle

ddoolittle123 — 2012-02-27 21:04:37Z

Would love to see if my line ties in to Jimmy Doolittle's. my youngest son is doing a school report on the Doolittle Raiders. i have my direct line back to the 1600's i think. they came from Conn. and NY.

Dean Doolittle

William S. Doolittle

TheOriginalPard — 2012-02-07 20:07:33Z

My great-grandfather William S. Doolittle died in Nebraska on August 23, 1885, but I have no idea where. What would be the best way to find out? He lived in Michigan most of his adult life and I have no idea why he was in Nebraska - it's a family mystery.

Flora Doolittle b. March 1864 Otsego County NY

michaelcirce — 2011-11-27 21:55:26Z

I am looking for more information regarding Flora E. Doolittle who married Anson Perry (Son of Albert Perry and Jane Cummings) sometime before 1885. Flora passed away in 1916. Their first son was my great grandfather Cutler Doolittle Perry.

I would like to know who her parents are. In the 1880 census she is living in Oneonta with Deloss Doxtoder and Celia Doxtoder. I am not sure if Celia remarried Deloss. Celia is not listed as a widow. I can not find Flora in the 1870 census.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Need death date for Miranda Pangborn Doolittle, bet. 1920 & '30

Molly_Nightingale — 2011-11-03 04:26:49Z

Need an exact death date (and burial place) for Miranda Pangborn Doolittle, b 19 Nov 1843 in Franklin, OH. She was last found living in Los Angeles, CA in 1920. She isn't on the 1930 census.

She was the second wife of Capt. Elkanah Doolittle, and lived most of her life in Onarga, IL. ELkanah died in 1897, and is buried in Onarga. There is no record that Miranda is buried in Onarga, and is likely buried in the Los Angeles area, possible in Long Beach.

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/21591203/person/1108357302

Thanks

Re: Henry and Vera Doolittle

LindaLaBine — 2011-09-07 13:41:16Z

I do not know who posted this message, however if you contact me at linda.labine@gmail.com I may be able to answer some of your questions. I do know that your grandmother Vera was my father (Sixten's) sister and your grandfather Henry was my mother's (Mildred) brother. There fathers name was Jolsom, I believe but am not sure of their mother's name but I can find out.

Re: Military and ministers

sharonheist — 2011-08-28 14:34:33Z

Thanks-now here's what I have on this Moses:
birth 1758 in Worcester, Ma.
death 8-22-1859
Burial: Wicklow, Ontario, Ca.
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: Shore of Lake Ontario, Ontario (Upper Canada) Can.

Moved with his father's family (Colonel Ephraim)first to Petersham, and was resident of Pittsford, Vt. in 1799.

But I don't have him as a minister. Do you have a reference for that? Since he was about 30 when moving, it's possible he went to Cambridge or Yale Div. Schools, as there are several Ma. Doolittles who went to one or the other. Still working on that branch of NH, Vt. and Canadian descendants of Ephraim. Will let you know if I can add anything else.

Re: Military and ministers

shaunaaltman1 — 2011-08-24 14:26:56Z

This is what I have for a timeline...

Moses Doolittle Rev. (1758 - 1829) is your 5th great grandfather
Deborah Dolittle (1793 - 1858) Daughter of Moses
ARREY DELONG (1817 - 1892) Son of Deborah
Harriet DE LONG (1847 - 1921) Daughter of ARREY
Elva (Elvie) Varco (1887 - 1962) Son of Harriet
Elva Erwin Varcoe (1929 - 1997) Son of Elva (Elvie)

According to what I have so far, Moses was born in Massachusetts and lived in Vermont until he move to Canada in 1799.

But like I said, I've been a little confused. So some of these facts might belong to a different person.

Re: Military and ministers

sharonheist — 2011-08-24 08:34:28Z

Thanks for that document-I will compare it to what I have, and then check further, as I know there are some missing spouses.

I have seven Moses D.'s, but none listed directly as ministers. But I have tons of census, vital records, etc. to get entered. So will let you know if I find details that will help. What time frame are you looking at? that will help me to better try and help.

My particular branch goes from the Abrahams to Hezekiah (twin)to Benjamin and then to Solomon,(ggggf) to Orrin Leander, (gggf)Orrin Lucien (ggf)and Caroline J. Sayer to Nettie Clarinda Doolittle (gm)

While I have more than 10,000 people in my tree so far, that barely scratches the surface, as you well know. I shoot for 50 names/verifications/pieces of new information, etc a week. Some weeks I do better, others worse. Let me know on your Moses, and if possible where he lived/when. I at least keep the un-transcribed stuff sorted by state and time frame, it would help.

Thanks,

Sharon

Re: Military and ministers

shaunaaltman1 — 2011-08-15 16:31:14Z

I'm trying to figure out my own Doolittle quandary, regarding Rev. Moses Doolittle. I keep getting two different sets of parents and I'm not sure which ones are correct. :) But here's a document (sent as a photo) I found in my research that might be interesting to you. Also, you can read about the Doolittles online, here: http://books.google.com/books?id=mDFKAAAAMAAJ&dq=The+Doo...

Ephraim Doolittle, born 1759, son of Samuel and Susanna

k8ren — 2011-08-12 15:10:32Z

I need to find proof of two things for this Ephraim. First, that he was born circa 1759, and second, that he resided with his father in Worcester County MA at the beginning of the Rev War, and later moved with his father to Shaftsbury VT and maybe lived with his uncle Colonel Ephraim Doolittle in Shoreham VT around 1781-83.

The source for his birthyear is the book "The Doolittle Family in America." The earlier volumes of this book place him in Colonel Ephraim's family but Volume VIII correctly gives his father as Samuel (1719-1792.) I need some proof, other than family history that he was born in 1759. The 1830 census lists his age as between 60 and 70.

From "The Doolittle Family in America" Part IV page 483 Compiled by William Frederick Doolittle, M.D., 1904:
“Ephraim Doolittle b. 1759 Beekmans Manor, Dutchess NY." Of course there is no proof in Dutchess County, only that his father bought land there.

I thought I had the second part regarding his residence in either Worcester MA or Shoreham VT covered by the following two sources: Enlisted in War on Sep 28, 1777, Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, from Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War. Vol. 1-17. And when he moved with his father to Shaftsbury VT and was involved in the Alarm of 1780, cited in Rolls of the Soldiers in the Revolutionary War 1775 to 1783. Rutland, VT. It appears that the DAR requires proof not just of his service from a particular region but also of his residence there.

There were some land records that were post-1783 but so far none that would prove where he resided during the war.

Any suggestions for where to look?

Re: James Renner Doolittle

ELLinSpain — 2011-07-29 13:47:39Z

PUBLIC RECORDS

Name: James R Doolittle
Birth Date: 14 Nov 1933
Phone Number: 763-4771
Address: DO52 LA Cresta Dr, Petaluma, CA, 94952-2463 (1993)
[526 Cresta Dr, Petaluma, CA, 94952 (1996)]

James Renner Doolittle

kandlrae — 2011-07-29 03:56:50Z

Does anyone have any information regarding James R. Doolittles (1933-2000). He walked out on my step-mom before she was born and I would love to gather any information possible on him, as little is known.

Re: James Renner Doolittle

attocat — 2011-07-28 23:55:08Z

As you've probably seen in the Social Security Death Index, he lived 11/14/1933 - 11/20/2000, and last in Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA 94952.

At this site:

http://www.raogk.org/californ4.htm

you can find Sonoma County volunteers who may be able to help you with, or advise you on, local research.

Good luck!

Joel Doolittle b. 1785 marr Polly James 1805

cummins_1 — 2011-07-21 12:11:56Z

Thank you for your quick reply. The info you provided is extremely helpful. Didn't know Polly was a 2nd wife. I will try to locate the book you mentioned. Thanks again, appreciate your help.

Jo Ann

Re: Joel Doolittle b. 1785 marr Polly James 1805

DavidBardue — 2011-07-21 07:19:41Z

I have a GEDCOM file that I must have downloaded some time ago though I don't remember just when. I named it "Doolittles I America" so it's prob'ly based on information from the book of the same name. I must have gotten it from the Doolittles genealogy group some time ago. There are no other sources given but what it says is summarized here:
Name Joel DooIittle
Birth 26 Apr 1787
Christening
Death
Burial
Father John Doolittle
Mother Lucy Dean
Marriage(II} PoIly James
Son George (Twin) DoolittIe b. 10 May 1810, Shoreham, VT
Dau Melinda (Twin) Doolittle b. 10 May 1810
Son Joel Doolittle b. 25 Dec 1812, Shoreham, VT, d. Abt 1862
Son Aaron Doolittle d. Marysville, OH
Dau Mary Doolittle
Son Harrison Doolittle
Son Alonzo James Doolittle
Dau Sarah Doolittle
Son Julius Doolittle
Son John Doolittle
Dau Eliza Doolittle d. 27 Jun 1864
Not much help.
Regards,
Dave

Joel Doolittle b. 1785 marr Polly James 1805

cummins_1 — 2011-07-20 20:42:14Z

Seek proof that Joel Doolittle born 26 Apr 1785/1787 possibly in New Haven, CT is the son of John Doolittle (b. 1754) and Lucy Dean. Joel supposedly married Polly James in 1805. Did they have a son Joel Jr.?

Thank you for any help.

Jo Ann

DOOLITTLE Ronald L - Vietnam Wall section 3W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-07-01 21:29:02Z

DOOLITTLE Ronald L - Vietnam Wall section 3W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,441 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Governess for the Halle family in Cleveland, Ohio area

WHMeg — 2011-05-27 18:30:06Z

I am searching for information on a Maude Doolittle who was a governess for the(Sam and Blanche)Halle family in the greater Cleveland, Ohio area. They had a large farm which they purchased in 1912 (now a park) in Kirtland, Ohio and Maude taught the children much about the natural area in which they spent so much time each summer. See the following link for the history of the property: http://www.lakemetroparks.com/select-park/penitentiaryglen.s... . Maude was supposedly a "school teacher from Massachusetts who loved nature." I would greatly appreciate help in finding more information about this woman.

DOOLITTLE Jon H - Vietnam Wall section 11W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-04-20 15:20:33Z

DOOLITTLE Jon H - Vietnam Wall section 11W

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Harvey and Emily Doolittle, Settlers in the "Sufferers Land" of Ohio

DavidBarton54 — 2011-02-01 20:49:23Z

I have posted a review of "History of the Fire-Lands," published in 1879 by WW Williams on the "Firelands History Website": http://firelands.wordpress.com.
Included in this book is a biography of Harvey and Emily (nee Wheeler) Doolittle, who settled in the Firelands of Northwestern Ohio in 1845. Also included are their portraits and an illustration of their residence.
The Firelands, or Sufferers' Land, was set aside for "Sufferers" in Connecticut whose homes were burned by the British during the American Revolution. It includes present day Huron, Erie, Ottawa, and Ashland Counties in Ohio.
My post includes a short synopsis of "History of the Fire-Lands" and the Table of Contents with links to the free on-line book's histories, biographies and illustrations of the pioneers and their families.
I invite you to check out this interesting biography of Harvey and Emily Doolittle and other pioneers of the Firelands.

Re: General Jimmy Doolittle

cousinsarehot — 2011-01-16 17:10:33Z

im also related to him...not exactly for sure how...my grand father would be able to tell me....pretty cool

Bessie DOOLITTLE Rasey 1939-2011 Marion, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-01-13 15:57:43Z

MARION: Bessie "Pauline" P. Rasey, 71, of Marion, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Partners of Marion Care and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born December 2, 1939 in Marion, Ohio to the late William Paul and Bessie Irene (Morris) Doolittle.

She married Sherwood Lee Rasey March 14, 1956. Sherwood passed away May 23, 2005.

Bessie was a member of Home Missionary Holiness Church.

Bessie is survived by sons, Robert, Alan (Jessica), and Michael (April) Rasey all of Marion; daughters, Julia (Jerry) Bays of Galion, Ohio, Ruth (Jeffrey) Hixson of Marion; 13 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brothers, Jim Doolittle of West Mansfield, Ohio, Frank (Debbie) Doolittle of Marion, and Dana Paul Doolittle of Denver, Colorado; sister, Ruth Jane (Ronald) Jolliff of Powell, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by sons, Sherwood Jr., and Edward Charles; and brother, William.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Home Missionary Holiness Church with Pastor Virgil Sherriff officiating.
Burial will follow in Chapel Heights Memory Gardens. Friends and loved ones may visit with the family at the church on Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family in care of Boyd-Born Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com

Published in the The Marion Star from January 11 to January 13, 2011

Re: Doolittle Family tree

sharonheist — 2010-12-31 01:47:56Z

I was glad to see your reference to Edgefield, as I have traced some of the family to Edgefield Courthouse, and then to Georgia and Mississippi. What I have not found as yet are burial sites, photos, etc. of that branch.

I would love to be able to fill in more. I have some of the census records, cw service records and slave censuses, (Mississippi branch-(Rodger William Branch in Newton)

In return, I will gladly help with any info I have that may be of use to you.

Thanks!!

Sharon Heist

Doolittle, Annie M ~ b.1862 Cheshire - d. 1938 ~ m. John S. Foote

Molly_Nightingale — 2010-11-03 05:28:52Z

Searching for information and reletives of Annie M. DOOLITTLE, b. 26 Oct 1862 in Cheshire, CT. I am fairly certain her parents were Oliver Taylor DOOLITTLE and Alice G. ISBELL.

She m. John S. Foote 8 Set 1885 in New Haven, CT. They lived in PA in 1900. Annie was a widow in 1910, living in Philadelphia.

They had five children - Andrew b. 1887, Anna b. 1889, Alice b. 1893, Robert b. 1894, Eleanor b. 1897.

On 13 Apr 1931, she married her second cousin, Thomas E. Doolittle, at Riverside, CA. She and Thomas listed their address in Nov 1931 as New York City.

She died in 1938 and Thomas buried her in a Doolittle plot in the St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery, Cheshire, CT. Thomas died later that year and is buried beside his first wife in the North Platte, (Nebraska) Cememtery.

Thomas, my great-grandfather, was a widowed farmer from North Platte, NE. It appears that the two families had kept in contact with each other over the years. Unfortunately, Thomas's family didn't think Thomas needed to get married again, never welcoming Annie into the family, or even mentioning to decendants that Thomas had ever remarried.

I would love to learn more about Annie, and especially contact any of her decendants.

Doolittle, Dovie (Washington County, GA)

kingteam5 — 2010-10-26 03:42:03Z

Looking for information on Dovie Lee Doolittle (1887-1951). Married to Thomas Nathan Dye and mother to Muriel Osborne. Lived in Washington County, GA.

DOOLITTLE Ronald L - Vietnam Wall section 40W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-10-20 03:17:10Z

DOOLITTLE Ronald L - Vietnam Wall section 40W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 217,268 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

DOOLITTLE Gary D - Vietnam Wall section 41W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-10-19 23:42:45Z

DOOLITTLE Gary D - Vietnam Wall section 41W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 217,267 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Military and ministers

sharonheist — 2010-08-19 02:40:06Z

In researching my Doolittle tree, two things are very clear, we have a LARGE number of Doolittles that served in every war since Colonial days. We have a similarly large number of ministers, some very influential ones as well.

I have begun tracking these two pieces of Doolittle History, and would love to hear anecdotes, see pictures, etc. of family members from the Colonies through the Civil War. (The Civil War alone has hundreds-on both sides) With the hope of compiling the information. I will gladly credit any information shared about your cousins/fathers/uncles, etc. It's the stories that I want really to set down, for all of us to share. THANKS!!

Sharon Heist

Re: Sara Ellen

butch651 — 2010-08-04 02:33:58Z

It's been some time since your post, however My great grandmother was Sarah E Doolittle, born 1877, married Peter Baker in 1891. Had three Children, May Baker (my great-grandmother)Born 1895,a son George and I believe a daughter Eva.
They lived In Mamakting,Orange County, New York. Could this be the same Sarah E Doolittle?
I'm interested in the Doolittle family.

DOOLITTLE Cheryl Jordan

Lace_Lynch — 2010-07-08 14:12:53Z

DOOLITTLE Cheryl Doolittle, age 56, of Powell, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at her residence after a 10 year courageous battle with cancer.
She retired from General Motors Corporation after 30 years of service.
Preceded in death by her father Wilberforce Jordan. Survived by her devoted husband of 15 years, Sammy Doolittle; mother, Dora Riley Jordan of The Villages, FL; step-mother, Susie Hairston Jordan of Columbus, Ohio; step-daughter, Rachael Elizabeth; step-sons, Sammy, Jr. (Shelia) of Abilene, TX, Areal (Ellen) of Houston, TX, Armon Lee (Alicia) of Dallas, TX; sister, Jacquelyn Jordan of Houston, TX; brothers, Rodney Jordan of Detroit, MI, and Ronald (Melodee) Jordan of Houston, TX; sister-in-law, Norma Jones of Stockton, CA.; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.

Funeral 11 a.m. on Friday, July 9, 2010 at the chapel of C. D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave. Rev. William S. Wheatley, Officiant.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Entombment Union Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on July 8, 2010

Franklin

Re: Henry and Vera Doolittle - ABRAHAMSON'S

Marilyn_105 — 2010-06-24 22:41:33Z

Just wanted to report that we have had some success in finding Abrahamson's descendants with Klara Elisabeth Abrahamson marrying Louis Gerdin in Minneapolis. However, found descendants from only one of her many children.
~ Marilyn

Re: Henry and Vera Doolittle

coolcor82 — 2010-06-24 15:57:30Z

I don't know a whole bunch about them. My mom said that my grandma didn't speak much about her parents. Prob to hard for her! All I know is that my grandmother, Jennie Bushey(Maiden name Doolittle) was born in Livelong, Saskatchewan. So im thinking that they lived there for a while, but then moved to edgerton, AB. Like I said not 100% sure on that, but thats the jist i got from it.
Not sure if this helps at all, but my gradmothers siblings, were Joyce, Anne, Margaret, Ruby, Larry, and im pretty sure she had at least one more brother, but he had past away in the car accident with her parents. She might of had more siblings those are just the ones I have met and know about.
You never think when someone is alive to ask them all these questions, its only once they pass, you get curious!!

Re: Henry and Vera Doolittle

Nea40 — 2010-06-24 03:59:32Z

I hope this individual is having as much luck as you have been having in the last couple of years concerning your family connections. You have made several.

Re: General Jimmy Doolittle

briandog1002002 — 2010-06-06 08:59:32Z

do u know a brian austin doolittle????

Re: General Jimmy Doolittle

raynedropheartsafi — 2010-05-29 05:28:36Z

I don't really know much about him but I know that I'm one of his great-nieces. I'm related through my grandfather. Gary K. Doolittle. My older relatives might know a little more than I do about him.

Aaron and Eliza Doolittle, Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma

GranzGirl — 2010-05-13 08:06:17Z

Hi,
I am looking for any information/relatives of my Great-Great Grandparents, Aaron and Eliza Doolittle. Aaron was born in Lee, Alabama in 1865 to Phil and Nettie Doolittle. They relocated to Atlanta, TX and then to Oklahoma. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Re: General Jimmy Doolittle

haedynnsnanee — 2010-03-07 20:22:00Z

Hi... My Aunt recently met with the man that flew with him... she was in awe... this is all so interesting. My grandmother was Dorthy L Doolittle Burkhardt...

Re: Gen. Jimmy Doolittle

haedynnsnanee — 2010-03-07 20:17:09Z

My maiden name is Kelly Hammes... my Grandmother was Dorthy L. Doolittle Burkhardt... Her mother or aunt was Clara... but I do know that I am a decent of Jimmy... my grandmother had the geneo... traced all the way back to the 1300's.... your welcome to contact me... and I can find out more if you like... we have many documents...

DOOLITTLE Jeffrey Jay and Pamela Jane PETTIT

t42MountOlivet — 2009-12-20 15:04:55Z

DOOLITTLE Jeffrey Jay and Pamela Jane PETTIT

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 211,523 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

David DOOLITTLE and wife Electa BAKER of Kenosha WI

MaryinSD — 2009-11-26 19:01:47Z

I have David DOOLITTLE in NY census for 1830, then in Wisconsin state census and 1840, 1850 & 1860. In 1860 he is listed as 63 (b 1796) born in MA (not NY or WI). Children listed with him are son H.H. born 1834 NY; Caroline born 1838 WI (last name Button married Theodore Button); her children: Adelaide Button b 1855, Emma Button b 1857 and Henry Button b 1860. In WI 1850 census, David and Electa are listed with Henry and Caroline and children Oscar WOODBRIDGE 11 and Mary J. WOODBRIDGE 9. I believe these children are the children of their daughter Jane and her husband Henry WOODBRIDGE.
I would like to know if these were the only children of David and Electa. And exactly where David died.

DOOLITTLE articles from Jefferson Co WI Historical Society

MaryinSD — 2009-11-26 18:31:17Z

Here is a large list of articles about DOOLITTLE in Jefferson County WI Historical Journal - you can order them from their site http://www.dodgejeffgen.com/
Doolittle Store, 1901 Beaver Dam History, 977.5-Dodge-So8, pg 153
Doolittle, Abraham Pedigree Collection: Vol #14, pg 180
Doolittle, Adelaide 1-25-1888 Marriage NC-58-V2, pg 144
Doolittle, Albert Pedigree Chart Collection Vol. 18, pg 47
Doolittle, Daniel Pedigree Collection: Vol #14, pg 180
Doolittle, Ezra Centen Hist Randolph, R-997.5-Colu-Sch7, pg 15
Doolittle, H. C. Mrs. 1936, Pres.-Picture, R977.5-Jeff-J35-1836-1936, pg 44
Doolittle, Harriet Townsend 8/29/1878, Death, R-58-V6, pg 115
Doolittle, Harry 1936, Cent. Comm., R977.5-Jeff-J35-1836-1936, pg 8
Doolittle, Harry C. 10/19/1992, Death*, 1950-94 D V1, pg 61
Doolittle, Harry C. 10/19/1992, Death*, 1950-94 D V1, pg 164
Doolittle, Harry C. 1936, Picture & Profession, R977.5-Jeff-J35-1836-1936, pg 68
Doolittle, Hattie Beaver Dam Sesquicentennial, R_977.5_Dodge_B38, p49
Doolittle, Hattie, Miss Beaver Dam History, 977.5-Dodge-So8, pg 282
Doolittle, Homer, Mrs 05/25/1883, Marriage, R-58-V7, pg 38
Doolittle, Ida 3-22-1883 Marr, R-58-V1-B NC, pg 485
Doolittle, J. R. Beaver Dam History, 977.5-Dodge-So8, pg 70
Doolittle, Jerusha Pedigree Chart Collection Vol. 15, pg 98
Doolittle, Jerusha Pedigree Chart Collection Vol. 18, pg 47
Doolittle, Joel Horicon history book, R-977.5-Dodge-F87, pg 64
Doolittle, Lucy M. Pedigree Chart Collection Vol. 18, pg 46
Doolittle, Martha Pedigree Chart Collection Vol. 17, pg 117
Doolittle, Martha Pedigree Collection: Vol #14, pg 180
Doolittle, Mary 07/22/1897, Death, 58NC-V5, pg 36
Doolittle, Mary 4-16-1897, Death, 1800/V4/ R-58, pg 189
Doolittle, Mary Beaver Dam Sesquicentennial, R_977.5_Dodge_B38, p49
Doolittle, Mary Dow 11/20/1931, Death*, 1900-49:D-V1, pg 153
Doolittle, Mary, Miss Beaver Dam History, 977.5-Dodge-So8, pg 146
Doolittle, Mildred 10-31-1992, Death, R-13-NC, pg 35
Doolittle, Mildred B. Nalan 10/19/1992, Death, 1950-94 D V1, pg 164
Doolittle, Mildred B. Nalan 10/19/1992, Death, 1950-94 D V1, pg 61
Doolittle, Mr. 1/3/1918, Death (Age 65), 1900-1949_A-Z_V3, pg 12
Doolittle, Patty* 2-27-1880, Death, 1800/V4/ R-58, pg 83
Doolittle, Royal 11/20/1931, Death, 1900-49:D-V1, pg 153
Doolittle, S. P. 8/29/1878, Death*, R-58-V6, pg 115
Doolittle, S. P. Beaver Dam History, 977.5-Dodge-So8, pg 145
Doolittle, S. P. Beaver Dam History, 977.5-Dodge-So8, pg 35
Doolittle, S. P. Beaver Dam Sesquicentennial, R_977.5_Dodge_B38, p99
Doolittle, Sharon Magsamen 6/1/1994, Death*, 1950-94 D V1, pg 220
Doolittle, Silas P. 1-05-1897, Death, 1800/V4/ R-58, pg 190
Doolittle, Steven Craig 6/1/1994, Death, 1950-94 D V1, pg 220

Terry D. Doolittle, Sr., 64, born,at Union City, Pa., son of,Gerald and Lulubell Fuller Doolittle.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-11-10 04:25:26Z

Terry D. Doolittle, Sr.
Terry D. Doolittle, Sr., 64,
of 21761 Golden Drive, Meadville, Pa.,
and formerly of Lake City, died Sunday November 8, 2009 at Meadville Medical Center, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 27, 1944 at Union City, Pa.,
the son of the late Gerald and Lulubell Fuller Doolittle. He married Elaine E. Sposkoski on December 30, 1966. She preceded him in death on October 16, 2005. He had retired from Giant Eagle after 30 years as the manager of the Dairy and Frozen Food Department.
He was a veteran of the National Guard. He enjoyed NASCAR and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He also enjoyed watching the Weather Channel.
He was a loving father , husband and grandfather, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving are two daughters, Lisa Whipple and her husband, Scott of Townville, Pa.,
and Sheila Doolittle of Girard, Pa.,
a son Terry Doolittle Jr. and his wife, Jennifer of Meadville,
five grandchildren, Jeremy Herman, Sammy Mowry Jr., Austin Vorse, Alexis Doolittle and Cole Doolittle,
a brother, Dennis Doolittle of Mesa, Arizona,
two nieces, Karen Musarra and her husband, Scott of Fairview, Pa.,
and Amy Doolittle of Mesa, Arizona,
a nephew, Ryan Doolittle and his wife, Brandy of Mesa, Arizona,
Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family,
at Kingsley Cemetery, Townville, Pa.
Memorials can be made tot he Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Wellness Center, 16792 Conneaut Lake Road, Meadville, PA 16335. Arrangements being handled by the Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA.
Erie Times-News on November 9, 2009 ,

Dr. Charles Lewis Doolittle obit

rldrev — 2009-10-29 14:51:28Z

The Californian Salinas, California

Dr. Charles Lewis Doolittle
FLORENCE, MONTANA

Dr. Charles Lewis Doolittle, 88, left us Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, for the great tennis court in the sky.
He was born Feb. 17, 1921, in Milford, Conn., to parents, Trubee Joseph and Helen Clark Doolittle.
Dr. Charles Doolittle graduated from Brown University in 1942 with a degree in business. He entered WW2 as a Naval Lieutenant and spent the next three years on the USS Ajax. His daily diary notes every letter he got, as well of thousands of cribbage scores.
Dr Doo, as he was fondly called, married Nancy Dell Gibbons in 1947 and attended Columbia University, graduating in 1951 as a general practitioner of medicine. He was the proud father of four sons, James Bryan (Coleen), David Charles (Victoria), Steven Leroy (Paula) and Mark Thomas (Liz) Doolittle as well as nine grandchildren, Spencer, Gina, Elizabeth, Meg, Bryan, Tyler, Riley, Natalie and Willy and one great-grandchild.
In 1955, while on his way to his Residency in Modesto, his tired family stopped in Salinas to take a break. The local doctors talked him in to staying and he went on to become one of the pioneers of Salinas medical care, delivering over 3000 babies, performing hundreds of surgeries and caring for thousands of patients' in his 40 year medical career. During his early days as Dr. Doo, he was proud to call himself the volunteer "Railroad Doctor", waiting at the Salinas train station at all hours and in all weather to care for sick passengers as they traveled across California.
Dr. Doo was the Monterey County Tennis Champion for years, his wing span was deadly and legendary, he was a Charter member of Corral de Tierra Country Club and Chamisal Tennis Club and long time member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Salinas Rotary, among many other community service commitments.
His thespian talents and his memorable voice, in hundreds of performances of local community theater will always be remembered, including "Arsenic and Old Lace", "Guys and Dolls", "Man of La Mancha", three seasons with Brace Bridge, Yosemite and at 88 years of age, a performance in " It's A Wonderful Life".
Retiring in 1993 to Arizona with his second wife, Becky Doolittle, who lost a battle with lung cancer in 1998 and then to Montana, where he enjoyed his final days in the Big Sky County with his wife, Mary Reed Doolittle, many thanks for her loving care.
Survivors: In addition to four sons, nine grandchildren and a great grandchild, he leaves behind hundreds of friends and former patients. In our grief, we hear his voice echoing his favorite advice: "This too shall pass".
Services: At Dr. Doo's request, no services will be held.
Memorials: Donations in his honor to Hartnell's Western Stage would be greatly appreciated.