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Re: witter in jamaica

murdar0c — 2009-10-13 21:32:27Z

All Witters in Jamaica are related!

Harold Witter from Salford Manchester UK (son Norman Witter)

Sabrina_Whiteway — 2009-10-12 18:16:32Z

Hi - I was wondering if anyone knew what happened to this man anytime after the death of his first wife Winifred Edwards (not sure if he re-married) as he lost contact with his son (my partners great grandfather) after his new parter and I would be very interested to find out whether he remarried his partner and whether he is alive and if he had any more children. Anything really
Thanks :)

WITTER Robert D and Jo Evelyn

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-21 00:44:06Z

WITTER Robert D and Jo Evelyn

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,884 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.

Re: Witter from Bucyrus, Ohio

hblr21 — 2009-02-02 15:37:30Z

Hi, I am related in the Witter side. I have really nothing on William and Caroline. His father and mother are William N. born abt 1808 in NC and his wife Barbara Fritz born abt 1804 in Wurtemburg. That is as far back as I can get with the Witters, it's been very frustrating. Where do you live and which side are you on?

Re: Witter from Bucyrus, Ohio

michsportsfan2000 — 2009-02-02 04:47:51Z

You are right . It is William H Witter. I was drawing from memory when I wrote that note. Are you related to him or Caroline Belle (Cline) Witter? What do you have on them? I have some interesting info on William and Caroline.

Re: Witter from Bucyrus, Ohio

hblr21 — 2009-02-01 16:46:13Z

Hello,
I have a William Witter, married to a Caroline Cline with 2 chrildren Caroline B and Lela M.I have a Henry Witter married to Louisa F. Bauer. Henry died sept 13, 1928.
Any help?

Re: The Des. of William Witter and Hannah Churchman of Lynn, MA, Gen. # 4, Joseph Witter

infolady1941 — 2009-01-28 15:43:25Z

Thanks for your comments and advice. I know Isaac Witter is my ancestor, but have no specific knowledge of how he got to Orange County, NY where he seems to be among the earliest Witters to show up there. I'd also be interested to know why he was so ill at that time, and why his extreme lameness restricted his Revolutionary War activity to cooking for his militia! My, my, my, how addictive is genealogy...Funny though, according to a book of family history, his daughter, Anna, (yes, Anna, maybe after Anna Morgan Witter!) who married Joseph Beakes, was noted for her singing voice, and I sing with a professional level choral group. What fun!

Re: The Des. of William Witter and Hannah Churchman of Lynn, MA, Gen. # 4, Joseph Witter

clan_keith — 2009-01-28 04:21:40Z

I did some searching and found the passage you're referring to. Truthfully, I'm not sure what to make of this story... it certainly conflicts with other sources of information on Ezra and Anna! The story seems too detailed to be just a tall tale, and the fact that the surviving child's "uncle Joseph" is mentioned (Ezra's brother) seems to lend some credibility.

The various Witter genealogies indicate that Ezra's wife actually died eight days after he did, both of them perishing of "the long fever." This was probably referring to typhoid, which could cause delirium in its later stages (perhaps the cause of Ezra's behavior?).

I haven't researched this line very deeply...I'm descended from Ezra's younger brother, Ebenezer. Perhaps a search of the Preston burial records (I'd start at FindAGrave.com) to see if there might be a record of the children buried with their parents. If you can at least find Ezra and Anna's burial records, you might be able to confirm the dates of death. Obviously, if he proceded her in death as the Witter records indicate, the murder story cannot be true. If the story is true, the three children should be buried with their parents.

Otherwise, assuming that you feel confident about the research you've done on Isaac, I might just record this account in your database and mark it as a mystery still waiting to be solved.

Hope that helps a little!

Karyn

Re: The Des. of William Witter and Hannah Churchman of Lynn, MA, Gen. # 4, Joseph Witter

infolady1941 — 2009-01-23 15:25:15Z

I'm descended from the Witters too, via Isaac, son of Ezra, who moved from CT to Orange County New York. While I found direct lines in Harold Witter's book, and another genealogy of CT book, (William, Josiah, Ebenezer, Joseph, Ezra, Isaac), but then in HISTORY OF STONINGTON (CT) on p. 689, I found a horrifying story of domestic terror and murder involving Ezra Witter and his wife, Anna Morgan Witter, in which Ezra while in a "state of mental aberration," killed Anna and his three oldest children. If, indeed, that happened, I CAN"T be descended from Isaac, since he was the third child, or the other books that say Ezra and Anna died of "the long fever" are wrong. The dates are the same in the three versions, but since all of the Witters had many children, and tended to use the same names over and over, it could be a genealogical mix up. Has anyone else searching the Connecticut Witters run into this tale of woe?

The Witter Grocery (Hinsdale, NY)

brandyhei — 2008-12-30 05:35:36Z

Plans were announced in January 1911 that brothers Jay Ansley Witter and Ora Floyd Witter planned to open a grocery in the building formerly owned by Mr. N. M. Marsh.(1) The grand opening was held Saturday, January 28, 1911. The new store was up-to-date and boasted an attractive meat market, as well as an outdoor light that was "a great benefit to the town" according to the Hinsdale newspaper column. Jay passed out pink carnations and cigars to visitors of the store. However, that same night, he and his brother Ora took the Erie train departing for New York City. Their brother-in-law, John DeBaum, had passed away, leaving their sister Myrtle a widow. (2)

He returned home on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1911, and fell ill with quinsy and tonsillitis. (3) A week following the report of his travels to New York City, he was said to be "much improved" after being sick at home all week.(4) By the next day, however, black diphtheria had racked the Hinsdale community, shutting down schools and cancelling social gatherings of every description. Jay was found by Dr. Loughlin of Olean to have an unfortunately bad case of it, and his other sister Ruby had taken ill with it as well. In a late insertion to the news, the columnist sadly writes, "No hope is entertained for Mr. Witter at this hour." (5)

The next day, at 2:30 a.m. on February 8, 1911, Jay Witter passed away in his home. Besides his brother and two sisters, he left his wife, three children with a fourth on the way, his mother, and many friends. (3)

Only three days later, the local news spoke optimistically of the epidemic's containment due to strict quarantine efforts, noting that the schools were closed, church services were cancelled, and the Witter store was closed. (6) No more mention of the Witter grocery is found until March 20, 1911, when a small item ran stating that Ora Witter had sold the inventory off to Mr. Brown and Mr. Hogue of Maplehurst, and referring to the previous name, noting "the Marsh store will be closed again." (7)

All citations are from the Olean Evening Times.
(1) “Ladies’ Aid Gave Social. Baraca Society Entertained. – Other Hinsdale Items by Correspondent.” January 11, 1911. Page 3.
(2) “Reception For Mrs. Leland. Occasion was Her Birthday Anniversary. –Other Hinsdale Notes.” January 30, 1911. Page 4.
(3) "Five Deaths Reported. Jay A. Witter." February 8, 1911. Page 4.
(4) “Late News From Hinsdale.” February 6, 1911. Page 6.
(5) “Black Diphtheria Is Epidemic. Hinsdale Suspends Social Activities – Schools May Close.” February 7, 1911. Page 4.
(6) “Hinsdale Diptheria (sic) Cases. Patients Much Improved.—Death of Mrs. Burlingame.” February 11, 1911. Page 8.
(7) “Happy Hinsdale’s Daily News Budget. Personal Happenings and Various Doings in Hustling Town.” March 20, 1911. Page 8.

Ora Floyd Witter (1870-1931)

brandyhei — 2008-12-30 04:10:34Z

Born Sept 8, 1870 to Rufus D. Witter and Anna Elizabeth Keller Rude. (Source: The Kellers of Hamilton Township: A Study in Democracy. By David Henry Keller, M.D., 1922. Page 84.)

Married Anna Belle Dyer Norton on Dec 24, 1890 in Hinsdale NY. (Source: The Olean Democrat. "Happily Wedded: A Former Olean School Ma'am Who Has Taken a Pupil for Life." Jan 8, 1891.) Belle died April 27, 1918 in Olean NY and was buried at the Hinsdale Cemetery. (Source: The Olean Evening Herald. "Hinsdale Woman Died In Olean This Morning." April 27, 1918. Page 1.)

Married Nellie Stockings on Feb 21, 1919 in Buffalo NY. (Source: The Olean Evening Herald. "Hinsdale." Feb 22, 1919. Page 6. & The Olean Evening Herald. "Hinsdale." Feb 25, 1919. Page 4.) Nellie died in June 1923 and was buried at the Hinsdale Cemetery. (Source: The Olean Evening Herald. "Former Hinsdale Resident Is Dead." June 30, 1923. Page 5.)

Married Marie J. Kuesthardt about 1928 (1930 Federal Census. Database online. Buffalo, Erie, New York, ED 25, roll 1423, image 46.0.) Can anyone supply a more precise date and source?

Died Nov 6, 1931 in Sarah, Union County, Georgia. (Source: The Olean Herald. "Ora Witter, Former Hinsdale Resident, Is Dead in Georgia." Nov 7, 1931. Page 3.) Cause of death was listed as angina pectoris. (Source: Vital Statistics Index, Book A, Union County. Union County Courthouse, 114 Courthouse Street, Blairsville, GA. Note: The loose papers in the front of the index lists "Witter, Ora Floyd, Male, age 61, died 11/6/1931" and the index itself lists "Witter, Ora Floyd Mrs., Female, died 11/6/1931." I am guessing that since Ora is a unisex name, the person who recorded it in the index was confused and listed "Mrs." and "female" incorrectly, since the obit shows that Ora's widow survived him.) He was buried at the Hinsdale Cemetery. (Source: The Olean Evening Times. "Ora F. Witter Funeral Is Held." Nov 13, 1931. Page 12.)

Does anyone have pictures of Ora Witter or members of his family that they would be willing to share digitally? I have taken pictures of the headstones of Ora, Belle, and Nellie Witter at Hinsdale Cemetery. I would be glad to email them on request.

Good hunting!
Brandy

Alice Witter, dau of Alfred & Lucretia Witter, md. John Kent Rizer

KathleenRizer21 — 2008-11-13 13:12:12Z

Looking for complete dates for Alice L. Witter, the daughter of Alfred and Lucretia Witter. The Witter family is located in Fayette Co, Penn. in the Dunbar twp. area in the 1850 - 1880 census. Prior to that they must have been in Ohio. Alice L. Witter was born in Ohio about 1837. She married John Kent Rizer (he from Allegany co, Maryland) about 1859, prob in Penn since I didn't find the marriage recorded in Maryland.

Alice had to have died before Apr 1868 when John Kent Rizer remarried. Having done much Pennsylvania research especially in Fayette co., there will probably be no official record of the marriage or death of Alice Witter Rizer, but maybe a tombstone record? The family was probably Lutheran. Thank you Kathleen Rizer

Re: Ezra H. and Lovica W. Witter

RonZarnick — 2008-11-04 16:00:03Z

Hello:

Thanks for the reply.

In this case, we have found Lovica as the given name engraved in their memorial stone. Her name only appears there as Lovica W. Elsewhere, Ezra's wife is listed as Louisa W. Perhaps when she died that was how it was spelled and what we see as the "v" is actually a "u".

Ron Zarnick

Re: Ezra H. and Lovica W. Witter

texan97downs — 2008-10-30 22:07:00Z

I do not have alot of information. except that I am a third generation "Lovica" my great-grand mother was also a generation name from family. Lovica is a usually name, the base is french-indian as far a my family research goes back. hope this helps alittle. Lovica is a family name

Re: William WITTER b. 1822 RI d. 1866 CT m. Laura CARD

mons41 — 2008-05-20 04:19:00Z

The copyright page of the book specifies that correspondence and book orders be directed to:

Harold J. Witter
PO Box 371
Skaneateles, NY 13152

Last I knew, he still lives there.

Suzannah

Re: William WITTER b. 1822 RI d. 1866 CT m. Laura CARD

KristineHurd — 2008-05-19 19:25:52Z

I would be interested in this book also. Would you let me know how to get a copy?
Thank you
Kristine

Re: Elizabeth Witter connection

mons41 — 2008-05-16 06:00:41Z

Harold John Witter has published a full genealogy of The descendants of Wm Witter and Hannah Churchman. He has a full half page on Elizabeth Witter(b. 1/20,1738-9) and Benjamin Brewster(4/15/1736). They had 12 children between 1760 and 1783: Susanna 2/25/1760, Ebenezer 8/17/1762, Walter 6/29/1764,Elizabeth 6/19/1766, Jacob 11/1/1768, Mary 2/20/1771, Bethiah 1/12/1773, Abel 2/6/1775, Benjamin 3/7/1777, Elizabeth 4/5/1779(the 1st Elizabeth died 1/17/1769 at 2 years of age.),Jabez 12/23/1780, Mary 6/23/1783.

You may contact Harold J. Witter at PO Box 371, Skaneateles, NY 13152. I don't know if any more copies of this book are available, but he covers the time period of 1584, when Wm Witter came to america, up until 1990, when the book was published.

Suzannah

Re: William WITTER b. 1822 RI d. 1866 CT m. Laura CARD

mons41 — 2008-05-16 05:43:49Z

Joyce,

I forgot to give you the particulars. The book is called The Decendants of William Witter and Hannah Churchman of LYnn, MA Author is Harold John Witter, published by Gateway Press.

You may reach Harold at PO Box 371, Skaneateles, NY 13152

Hope this helps. Suzannah

Ps Do you have any info on where the original Wm Witter came from in England? Thanks

Re: Witter Genealogy, Des. of William Witter of Swampscott, MA, 1639 - 1659, 4th generation, Ebenezere Witter m. Elizabeth Brown

nlpeche — 2007-08-10 16:46:14Z

I'm not looking for anything. I have information on my direct line how I descend from William Witter and Hannah Churchman.

I posted the 4th generation about Ebenezer Witter & his wife Elizabeth Brown
in case anyone doesn't have access to the book.
WITTER GENEALOGY
Des. of William Witter of Swampscott, MA, 1639 - 1659
Compiled by Georgia Cooper Wasburn from Witter Family Records and Data Gathered, and Edited by Mabel Thatcher Rosemary Washburn.
The National Historical Company, 175 Fifth Ave., NY
Copyright, 1929.

A copy of the above book is located at the LDS Library in Salt Lake City.

Witter Genealogy, Des. of William Witter of Swampscott, MA, 1639 - 1659, 4th generation, Ebenezere Witter m. Elizabeth Brown

nlpeche — 2007-06-10 02:07:12Z

WITTER GENEALOGY, Des. of William Witter of Swampscott, MA, 1639 - 1659, Compiled by Georgia Cooper Wasburn from Witter Family Records and Data Gathered, and Edited by Mabel Thatcher Rosemary Washburn., The National Historical Company, 175 Fifth Ave., NY
Copyright, 1929.

Page 29.

FOURTH GENERATION.

# 8. Lieutenant EBENEZER (4) WITTER (Ebenezer (3), Josiah (2), William (1), was born November 30, 1699, and lived at Preston, Conneticut, representing the town in the General Court. On March 26, 1729, aged twenty-eight, he married ELIZABETH daughter of JOHN and ELIZABETH BROWN of Preston. She was born in 1708 and was aged twenty at the time of her marriage. It is stated that she died August 27, 1754, and also that she died in 1759. After her death EBENEZER WITTER went to Canterbury,

Page 30.

Conneticut, where he resided with his son, ASA WITTER. He married, second, in 1760, the widow AVERY. His children were by his first wife. His son, ASA, writes of his parents: "EBENEZER (1699) and his wife, ELIZABETH BROWN, were eminent for their piety and for training of their household in the fear of God. They were good singers. Their children always went to the Preparatory Lecture to be catechised int he Assembly's Divine Catechism, and it was where many of the children took their first lessons in Theology."

EBENEZER WITTER died September 29, 1789, in Canterbury, and was buried in the old cemetery at Hanover (Sprague), Conneticut, where, in 1929, his gravestone is still standing. He is said to have been the first to own a carriage in the town of Preston.

CHILDREN OF EBENEZER WITTER and ELIZABETH (Brown) WITTER:

i. JOSIAH WITTER; born November 17, 1729; died in 1737.
# 20. ii. NATHAN WITTER.

iii. JOHN WITTER; born September 11, 1733; died in 1737.
iv. MARY WITTER; born July 11, 1735.
v. JACOB WITTER; born May 8, 1737; called of Norwich, CT, when after his death, his estate was divided between his brothers and sisters (his brother ASA, dying before him, and the latter's children receiving their father's share).
vi. ELIZABETH WITTER; born January 20, 1739.
# 21. vii. JOSIAH WITTER
viii. JOHN WITTER.
# 22. ix. ASA WITTER.
x. JAMES WITTER; born September 30, 1746; died October 11, the same year.
xi. ESTHER WITTER; born May 12, 1753.

End of Fourth Generation.

Re: Elizabeth Witter connection

nlpeche — 2007-06-10 02:02:44Z

Thanks for the reply.

I show Elizabeth Witter b. January 20, 1739, as the 7th child of Ebenezer Witter and Elizabeth Brown not their oldest child. My source is from WITTER GENEALOGY
Des. of William Witter of Swampscott, MA, 1639 - 1659
Compiled by Georgia Cooper Wasburn. She lists Elizabeth as the 7th child. I'll post the information on Ebenezer Witter (4th generation) & Elizabeth Brown in a new thread rather than post it here.

Re: Elizabeth Witter connection

nlpeche — 2007-06-06 19:53:17Z

Elise,

Who were the parents of Elizabeth Witter?
What is the date of her birth?
I'm trying to place her in my database.

I have an Elizabeth Witter b. Jan 20, 1739
dau. of Ebenezer Witter b. November 30, 1699 and his wife
Elizabeth Brown but I have no further information their daughter Elizabeth Witter.

Thanks,
Nancy

Re: The Des. of William Witter & Hannah Churchman, Gen. # 6, Amos Witter

nlpeche — 2007-05-29 22:24:51Z

Oops! Amos Witter is Generation # 6 not Gen. # 3!!!!
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The Descendants of WILLIAM WITTER and HANNAH CHURCHMAN of Lynn,
Massachusets by Harold John Witter, Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore, 1991:

Generation 6.

Page 52.

66. AMOS WITTER (Ebenezer 5, Joseph 4, Ebenezer 3, Josiah 2, William 1)
b. Preston, CT October 8, 1764 d. October 12, 1808 in the state prison in New York State. He married at Preston, CT on November 16, 1786 to LUCY CRARY b. Westerly, RI March 11, 1763, daughter of Oliver CRARY and Hopestill YORK.

AMOS and his family were members of the Westfield, MA Congregational Church on May 1, 1807. She was called a widow when five of her children were baptized there on September 3, 1809. Their children were also recorded in the Washington, MA town records.

Children: WITTER
183 i. Lucy Crary b. Preston, CT Jul 23, 1787
ii. Robert b. Preston, CT Mar 8, 1789 d. Dec 30, 1789; buried in Avery Cemetery at Preston, CT
184 iii. Polly b. Preston, CT Nov 15, 1790
185 iv. Abigail (Nabby) b. Preston, CT Feb 20, 1793
186 v. Amos b. Preston, CT April 25, 1795
187 vi. Albert G. b. April 18, 1798
188 vii. Sally Almedia b. May 23, 1800 married at Westfield, MA on July 15, 1832 to Edward Holmes of Chatham, NY
189 viii. Henry Oliver Crary b. 1805

References: Preston, CT Vital Records; Columbus Sentinal Newspaper, a New England Newspaper; Witter manuscript.

The Des. of William Witter & Hannah Churchman, Gen. # 3, Amos Witter

nlpeche — 2007-05-29 22:22:55Z

This contains the following four records:

1. Des. of William Witter & Hannah Churchman, Gen. # 6, Amos Witter.
2. & 3. Two sources for the marriage of Amos Witter & Lucy Crary.
4. & 5. Death of Lucy Witter (wife of Amos Witter).

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The Descendants of WILLIAM WITTER and HANNAH CHURCHMAN of Lynn, Massachusets by Harold John Witter, Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore, 1991:

Page 52.

66. AMOS WITTER (Ebenezer 5, Joseph 4, Ebenezer 3, Josiah 2, William 1)b. Preston, CT October 8, 1764 d. October 12, 1808 in the state prison in New York State. He married at Preston, CT on November 16, 1786 to LUCY CRARY b. Westerly, RI March 11, 1763, daughter of Oliver CRARY and Hopestill YORK.

AMOS and his family were members of the Westfield, MA Congregational Church on May 1, 1807. She was called a widow when five of her children were baptized there on September 3, 1809. Their children were also recorded in the Washington, MA town records.

Children: WITTER
183 i. Lucy Crary b. Preston, CT Jul 23, 1787
ii. Robert b. Preston, CT Mar 8, 1789 d. Dec 30, 1789; buried in Avery Cemetery at Preston, CT
184 iii. Polly b. Preston, CT Nov 15, 1790
185 iv. Abigail (Nabby) b. Preston, CT Feb 20, 1793
186 v. Amos b. Preston, CT April 25, 1795
187 vi. Albert G. b. April 18, 1798
188 vii. Sally Almedia b. May 23, 1800 married at Westfield, MA on July 15, 1832 to Edward Holmes of Chatham, NY
189 viii. Henry Oliver Crary b. 1805

References: Preston, CT Vital Records; Columbus Sentinal Newspaper, a New England Newspaper; Witter manuscript.

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Church Records of Preston, Connecticut Communicated by Frank Palmer, Esq., of Norwich, Conn.

"The Records of ye Congregational Church of Christ in Preston: Called the Seperate Church,"

Marriage: 1786 Nov. 16 (Evening),
Mr. Amos Wittor and "Ms." Leucy Crary, both of Preston.

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The New England Historical Genealogical Register,
Volume 45, Page 25, January 1891.
Church Records of Preston, Conneticut.

The following list, condensed from "The Records of Congregation Church of Christ in Preston: Called the Separate Church," is therein entitled a "Record of Marriages Consomated Before Paul Park Ministor of the Gospil in a Congregational Church in Preston." Many of the marriages here given are not elsewhere recorded. Fortunately the volume, which belongs to the family in Conneticut's ex-Chief-Justice, John D. Park, had been loaned me prior to the late destruction of the old Park mansion and its contents by fire.

1786, Nov. 16 (Evening), Mr. Amos Wittor and "Ms." Leucy Crary, both of Preston.

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The Connecticut Courant, Volume LXXXI, No. 4210
Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1845

DEATHS:
In the city of New York, on the 19th inst., Mrs. LUCY WITTER, in her 83d year. Norwich papers please copy.

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S.L.N., Connecticut Courant, Hartford, Conneticut, Death Records, Oct. 29, 1764 - Dec 30, 1865.
Pages: 1-1866 Deaths
Pages: 1868 - 2401 Index

This Record of deaths was copied from the Connecticut Courant in 1937, under the Auspices of the W.P.A. sponsored by the Connecticut State Library. It was compiled under the supervision of Charles R. Hale, State Military Necrologist, assisted by Miss Mary H. Babin, Secretary.
Hartford, Connecticut, Decmeber 1940.

Name: ............. Place of Death: From: .. Date of Death:
"Witter, Mrs. Lucy, New York, ..... of Norwich, Sept. 19, 1845

Re: The Des. of William Witter and Hannah Churchman of Lynn, MA, Gen. # 4, Joseph Witter

nlpeche — 2007-05-29 22:02:20Z

Karyn,

Thanks for uploading the pictures of the two tombstones for Dorothy. I had a picture of Oliver Crary's tombstone but yours is clearer. I can read his age of 75 years and Esq. on your picture which I wasn't sure about from the pictures taken by cousin Sue Kendall Geer Downes took the fall of 2006.

I'm will post Amos Witter's (son of Ebenezer Witter & Abigail Geer) information and also what I have on his wife Lucy née Crary's death. Amos Witter son of Ebenezer Witter b. 1732 d. 1817 and Abigail Geer.

Are you a member of the DAR? I proved Ebenezer Witter as my Rev. War ancestor to join the DAR. I still need to do supplemental's for Oliver Crary father of Lucy Crary and Robert Geer father of Abigail Geer. They are of course your ancestors also.

Nancy

Re: The Des. of William Witter and Hannah Churchman of Lynn, MA, Gen. # 4, Joseph Witter

nlpeche — 2007-05-29 17:38:27Z

Karyn,

I've had the information from Harold John Witter's book for 10 years but just recently transcribed Generation 1 & 2.
I also have transcribed my direct line of Witter's from (WITTER GENEALOGY, Des. of William Witter of Swampscott, MA, 1639 - 1659, Compiled by Georgia Cooper Washburn from Witter Family Records and Data Gathered, and Edited by Mabel Thatcher Rosemary Washburn.The National Historical Company, 175 Fifth Ave., NY Copyright, 1929( if you or anyone else is interested.

Yes, please send the picture of Dorothy Morgan Witter’s tombstone. Thank you for sharing! It’s hard to believe Dorothy Morgan's tombstone exists. I wonder why Ms. Washburn states the wife of Ebenezer Witter was buried in the Avery Cemetery if you have a picture of Dorothy's tombstone from Brewster's Neck Cemetery in Preston!

From the book compiled by Georgia Cooper Washburn, she writes [EBENEZER WITTER died of "pleurtic fever," January 12, 1712, at Preston, "his dwelling place." His gravestone and that of his wife, in the Avery Cemetery at Preston Plains, are inscribed: "To the memory of Deacon EBENEZER WITTER who departed this life Jan. the 12th, 1712, in the 44th year of his age. Seake for the Kingdom of Heaven Deal justly Love mercy Walk humbly," "In Memory of Mrs. DOROTHY, wife of EBENEZER WITTER she died March the 9th, 1759, in the 84th year of her age."]

We are cousins through the Witter’s and the Crary’s. :>)
Your Christopher Crary was the brother of Lucy Crary both children of Oliver Crary and Hopestill York.

My Witter Lineage:

William Witter m. Hannah (Annis) Churchman
Josiah Witter m. Elizabeth Wheeler
Ebenezer Witter m. Dorothy Morgan
Joseph Witter m. Elizabeth Gore
Ebenezer Witter m. Abigail Geer
..... Abigail dau. of Robert Geer & Abigail Greenman
Amos Witter m. Lucy Crary
.... Lucy dau. of Oliver Crary & Hopestill York
Amos Witter Jr. m. Mary Abigail Delevan
Albert Augustus Witter m. Isabella Moore
Jane Frances Witter m. William Hamilton Agnew (my grandparents)

Nancy

Re: Elizabeth Witter connection -- Brewster's

nlpeche — 2007-05-28 19:13:19Z

Karyn,

Check out the following source for the Brewster's in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register Volume 53: pp. 283-288.

Abbrev: NEHGR 53:283-288
Title: "Early Generations of the Brewster Family", in _New England Historical and Genealogical Register_, Vol. 53, pp. 283-288
Author: Greenlaw, Lucy Hall
Publication: Boston, MA, July 1899
Page: p. 287

Nancy

Re: Elizabeth Witter connection

nlpeche — 2007-05-28 18:05:44Z

Ooops!

Dorothy Witter m. Daniel Brewster

Re: Elizabeth Witter connection

nlpeche — 2007-05-28 18:04:28Z

Karyn,

I don't have information on the Brewster's since they are not part of my direct line.

DOROTHY MORGAN b.25 Feb 1675/76, 1st wife of EBENEZER WITTER b. 25 Mar 1668, married 2nd DANIEL BREWSTER.
I wonder if Daniel Brewster, 2nd husband of Dorothy Morgan Witter Brewster, married more before he married Dorothy after 1711, if that's the case, it could be Benjamin Brewster who married Elizabeth Witter and Daniel Brewster who married Daniel Witter were sons of Daniel Brewster.

Did you notice the source for the documentation for Elizabeth Witter & Benjamin Brewster,
Reference: Brewster Genealogy, Vol. 1, by Emma Jones (1908)?

Why don't you post a query to the Brewster Messageboard on Rootsweb and also on Genforum about Benjamin and Daniel Brewster. Someone on one of these two websites might have a copy of Volume 1 of the Brewster Genealogy.

It is my understanding the Brewster's are well documented since they are descendants of the Mayflower.

Let me know what you find out the parentage of Daniel & Benjamin Brewster.

Good luck.
Nancy

1896 Cabinet Photo of Young Man Id'd as "Alfred S. Witter"

Bronsch — 2008-02-28 20:32:08Z

I recently bought an old cabinet photograph in Lincoln City, OR. There is a name written in the front that reads, "Alfren S. Witter." It has no photography markings. It was probably photographed around 1900.

Please let me know if this is in your lineage or family database and you are interested in the photo.

Bill
Do not post a reply as I have so many postings as I cannot check them all, so please contact me at
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Re: Elizabeth Witter connection

obbieoggie — 2007-06-06 15:06:43Z

Karyn,
Elizabeth Witter married Benjamin Brewster May 24, 1759 in Preston, New London county, Ct. Benjamin Brewster was the son of Ebenezer Brewster (born 1713) and Susanna Smith (born 1715). All the information I have indicates that Ebenezer and Susanna only had 2 children. Benjamin (b. April 15, 1736) and Ebenezer (b. April 25, 1740).

I have quite a lot of information on the Witters and the Brewsters. Let me know if I can help you with anything else.

Elise

Re: Elizabeth Witter connection

obbieoggie — 2007-06-06 15:06:41Z

Re: Elizabeth Witter connection

obbieoggie — 2007-06-08 22:39:58Z

Elizabeth Witter was the daughter of Ebenezer witter and Elizabeth Brown. She was the oldest of 11 children. She was born in Preston, New London County Ct. She married Benjamin Brewster in Preston on May 24, 1759. She and Benjamin had 10 children. I am descended from their fifth child, Jacob Brewster. I am also directly descended from Elizabeth's younger sister, Esther. Esther married Hezikiah Douglas and had two children. Elizabeth's son, Jacob Brewster, married his first cousin(Esther's daughter), Elizabeth Douglas.

Elizabeth Witter's father, Ebenezer Witter, married Elizabeth Brown March 26, 1729. She died August 27, 1759.
Ebenezer Witter married Mary Avery from Groton November 6, 1760. Both Elizabeth Witter and Mary Avery Witter are buried in the Avery Cemetery at Preston. Ebenezer died in 1789 and is buried in the old Hanover Cemetery in Sprague, Ct.

Re: Witters from Germany

GJERWAY — 2008-04-04 20:38:14Z

Andrew H/J Witter born 27 May 1830/31-1896 w Mary Fillman b 1832 Pa. f Lester 1804 Vt.-1895 and Sarah (Sallie) Purdy Witter 1804-1877 Died Harrisville, Michigan This family crosses the Swimley line. which I am also searching.. Many of family in Pa..

Get in touch for more info!

Joyce Erway
Gjerway@aol.com

Re: Witters from Germany

GJERWAY — 2008-04-04 22:10:09Z

Use my Email address rather then through rootsweb. My Witter file is too big and has been rejected by roots web. Could try to put it on Email!

Have material on Witter from 1584. Have not worked on it for a few years... but it is basic.

Joyce Erway
Gjerway@aol.com

Captain Daniel Brewster/Dorothy Morgan Witter marriage - 1727, Connecticut. I don't think it happened!

clan_keith — 2007-08-26 22:57:15Z

Harold John Witter's 1991 "Descendants of William Witter and Hannah Churchman of Lynn, Massachusetts" indicates that Dorothy Morgan (b. 1675, Preston, New London Co., CT; d. 1759, Preston, New London Co., CT; daughter of Joseph Morgan and Dorothy Parke), widow of Deacon Ebenezer Witter, remarried to Captain Daniel Brewster (b. 1667, New London Co., CT; d. 1735, Preston, New London Co., CT; son of Benjamin Brewster and Ann Darte).

William Richard Cutter makes the same claim in his work, "Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut: A Record of the Achievements of Her People in the Making of a Commonwealth and the Building of a Nation." Cutter states:

"(IV) Captain Daniel Brewster , son of Benjamin Brewster , was born at New London, Connecticut , March 1, 1666-67 , died at Preston, Connecticut , May 7, 1735 . He settled at Preston . He was a justice of the peace for New London county , 1717-20-23-25-28 ; representative to the general assembly of Connecticut , 1704-19-21-23-25-31 ; lieutenant of the militia company of Preston in 1704 and captain in 1716 ; deacon of the First Church of Preston , He married (first) December 23, 1686 , Hannah , born February, 1666 , died September 25, 1727 , daughter of John and Elizabeth Gager . He married (second) December 19, 1727 , Dorothy Witter , probably a daughter of Lieutenant Joseph and Dorothy (Parke) Morgan and widow of Ebenezer Witter , all of Preston . Children of first wife: Daniel , born October 11, 1687 ; Hannah , December 2, 1690 ; Mary , January 2, 1692 ; John , mentioned below: Ruth , June 20, 1700 ; Joshua , November 18, 1701 ; Bethia , April 5, 1703 ; Jonathan , January 6, 1705 ; Jerusha , October 15, 1710 ; Ebenezer , September 19, 1713."

I believe that other records, particularly the burial record for Daniel Brewster's wife, Dorothy Witter Brewster (at Brewster's Neck Cemetery in Preston), casts doubt upon this marriage. The dates given in this burial record correspond with the birth and death dates of Ebenezer Witter and Dorothy Morgan's daughter, Dorothy Witter (b. 1702, Preston; d. 1779, Preston).

Furthermore, Dorothy Morgan's gravestone (at Avery Cemetery, Ledyard Center) makes no mention of this second marriage. It reads:

"In memory of
Mrs. Dorothy
the wife of Decn
Ebenezer WITTER
she died March
ye 9th 1759 in ye
84th year of her
age"

The Brewster/Witter marriage record (dated 19 Dec 1727, four months after the death of Daniel's first wife, Hannah Gager) lists the bride only as "Dorothy Witter." She is not listed as "Dorothy Morgan Witter," or "Dorothy, widow of Ebenezer Witter," which would have been common ways to record the marriage of a widow.

In favor of the Morgan-Brewster marriage, the Daniel Brewster commonly attributed to this marriage by these and other researchers was born in 1667, which would have made him a rather old husband for Ebenezer and Dorothy's daughter (b. 1702). However, such "May-December" marriages were not uncommon at this time. Some researchers have mistakenly attributed as many as seven children to this marriage, which would have been impossible considering Dorothy Morgan's age. Born in 1675, she would have been 52 years old at the time of this marriage, well beyond the age of child-bearing. All of the children I have found for Daniel Brewster, including those found in the sources above, predate the death of his first wife. I have found none born after 1727. Perhaps the lack of children contributed to the conclusion that it was the elderly (at that time, 52 was elderly) Dorothy Morgan who married Daniel. Certainly, children would have been expected from a younger married woman. However, there are other possible explanations for the lack of children; infertility (most likely), or a conscious choice by the couple (less likely in a community of Puritans).

In my opinion, the 19 Dec 1727 marriage as recorded by Barbour occurred between Captain Daniel Brewster and Dorothy Witter (b. 1702; d. 1779), NOT her mother, Dorothy Morgan Witter (b. 1675; d. 1759).

If anyone has other info or ideas, please let me know.

Karyn

Re: Elizabeth Witter connection

clan_keith — 2007-08-26 20:08:16Z

Hi Elise,

Thank you for the info on the Brewster/Witter marriage. However, the information I've found is different from yours:

Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars Pedigrees
Number 173, Gen. No. 3846

Benjamin Brewster, b. Duxbury, Mass., d. Preston, Conn. bef. 7 Nov 1752; m. Preston, Conn. 10 or 16 Oct 1713 to Elizabeth Witter, dau. of Ebenezer and Dorothy (Morgan), b. Preston, Conn. 3 Mar 1694, d. Preston, Conn. 24 Feb 1740.

Also:

The Descendants of William Witter and Hannah Churchman of Lynn, Massachusetts
by Witter, Harold John
1991. Gateway Press, Inc: Baltimore.
p. 13

Fourth Generation
11. ELIZABETH WITTER (Ebenezer 3, Josiah, 2, William1) b. Preston, CT March 3, 1694; baptized Stonington, CT October 21, 1694; d. Preston, CT February 21, 1741. She married in Preston, CT on October 10 or 16, 1713 to BENJAMIN BREWSTER b. Duxbury, MA July 7, 1688 d. Preston, CT 1752, son of Deacon William BREWSTER and Lydia PARTRIDGE. Benjamin married (2) in Norwich, CT on June 10, 1741 to SARAH CAULKINS b. Norwich, CT May 6, 1716 d. before January 24, 1765, daughter of Hugh CAULKINS and Phebe ABELL. They are buried in the Brewster Cemetery, at Preston, CT.

Children: BREWSTER (born and baptizted at Preston, CT)
i. WILLIAM, b. September 16, 1714, d. Middlebury, VT November 12, 1801
married (1) Preston, CT March 24, 1737 to DAMARIS GATES b. Norwich, CT December 18, 1718 d. Canterbury, CT September 7, 1751;
married [2] Canterbury, CT January 16, 1752 to ESTHER SABIN b. Pomfret, CT April 7, 1728 d. Plainfield, CT February 7, 1787.
ii. GRACE, bapt. April 7, 1717 died before her father.
iii. SIMON, b. June 10, 1720 d. Griswold, CT June 29, 1801
married May 25, 1742 to ANNE ANDRUS d. Griswold, CT October 20, 1809, aged 88 yrs.
iv. JUDAH, b. April 7, 1723, d. young.
v. ABEL b. May 22, 1725 d. August 13, 1787
married July 26, 1760 to RACHEL WETMORE d. March 30, 1769 in 30th yr.
married [2] SUSANNA ?, d. February 12, 1779.
vi. JUDAH, b. February 27, 1729 died before his father.
vii. ELIZABETH, b. October 27, 1732 married to SAMUEL FREEMAN.
viii. AMOS, b. June 22, 1735 d. Fort Mifflin, PA November, 1777 married Canterbury, CT March 17, 1761 to JERUSHA KNIGHT d. Canterbury, CT April 29, 1808.
ix. CYRUS, b. August 18, 1738, d. Norwich, VT 1823 married (1) TABITHA JONES; married (2) Norwich, VT 1785 to HANNAH WILLS who d. about 1793.

I'm still looking for info to confirm the relationship between Benjamin Brewster (above) and Captain Daniel Brewster (1667-1735) who married Elizabeth Witter's sister, Dorothy. I believe they're brothers, but haven't found the source to prove it yet.

Karyn

Re: The Des. of William Witter and Hannah Churchman of Lynn, MA, Gen. # 4, Joseph Witter

clan_keith — 2007-05-29 14:10:59Z

Nancy,

I really appreciate you taking the time to transcribe and post all this info on the Witter's! I'm adding the information to my database.

I'm also descended from Ebenezer Witter and Dorothy Morgan; strangely enough my lineage connects to two of their sons!

Joseph Witter m. Elizabeth Gore; had

Captain Ebenezer Witter m. Abigail Geer; had

Mary Polly Witter m. Christopher Crary; had

Erastus W. Crary m. Rebecca C. Dunwell

and...

William Witter Esquire m. Elizabeth Bishop-Lathrup; had

Deborah Witter m. Stephen A. Dunwell; had

Rebecca C. Dunwell m. Erastus W. Crary

I have obtained some photographs of Dorothy Morgan's gravesite. I'll be happy to email them to you, if you'd like.

Once again, many thanks for your help!

Karyn

Re: Elizabeth Witter connection

clan_keith — 2007-05-29 04:14:19Z

Thanks so much for the quick reply, and for the additional sources. I really appreciate the help.

I was not aware of a second marriage for Dorothy Morgan Witter [Ebenezer's widow]. She did outlive him by quite a few years, but her epitaph lists her only as Eb. Witter's widow:

"In memory of
Mrs. Dorothy
the wife of Decn
Ebenezer WITTER
she died March
ye 9th 1759 in ye
84th year of her
age"

Barbour lists both the birth of Ebenezer and Dorothy Witter's daughter, Dorothy, and the marriage between Dorothy Witter and Daniel Brewster. The collection also lists Daniel's date of death:

"Dorothy [Witter], d. [Ebenezer & Dorothy], b. Dec 11, 1702."

"Dorothy [Witter], m. Daniel BREWSTER, Dec 19, 1727."

"Daniel [Brewster], m. Dorothy WITTER, Dec. 19, 1727; d. May 7, 1735.

Daughter Dorothy is buried in Brewster's Neck Cemetery in Preston. The registry lists her as Dorothy Witter Brewster, b. Dec. 11, 1702; d. Apr. 30, 1779. I would imagine that Daniel is also buried there, but I haven't found a record for him yet.

I'll check with the Brewster message board, as you recommended.

Thanks again for the helpful info!

Karyn

Re: The Des. of William Witter and Hannah Churchman of Lynn, MA, Gen. # 4, Joseph Witter

clan_keith — 2007-05-29 20:56:27Z

Hi again,

Always nice to meet another distant cousin!

My Crary/Witter lineage carries down from:

Erastus W. Crary m. Rebecca C. Dunwell
...Erastus grandson of Oliver Crary & Hopestill York
Stephen Christopher Crary m. Susan Eliza Randall
Lillian Crary m. James Herbert Keith [nee Keefe]
James Wilson Keith m. Nellie Florine Holroyd
Dorothy Keith m. Victor Voitto Van Kainen [nee Viinikainen] (my grandparents)

I've done a great deal of work on the Crary, York and Dunwell families, and only recently began focusing more time on the Witter's. I've amassed quite a bit of info on Oliver and Hopestill's two sons, Joseph (whose line settled in Maine) and my Christopher (who settled in Ohio). But I hadn't found a marriage record for Lucy that I was sure was Joseph and Christopher's sister, and I'm glad to have finally solved that mystery!

I'm attaching some photos to this message:

1. Dorothy Morgan Witter (wife of Ebenezer), Avery Cemetery (Ledyard Center). There are two photos, the headstone (you can just make out some of the inscription you quoted), and the footstone (which simply says "Mrs Dorothy Witter.").

2. Since you're a descendant of Oliver Crary, I thought you might like a photo of his tombstone also. This stone is also in Avery Cemetery in Ledyard, and reads "In memory of Oliver Crary Esq. who died 26 Aug 1806, aged 75 years."

The Dorothy Witter Brewster that is buried in Brewster's Neck Cemetery (in Preston) is, I'm pretty convinced, Ebenezer Witter and Dorothy Morgan's daughter, Dorothy. The Brewster's Neck Dorothy's birthdate (transcribed from the burial records) matches the birthdate given by Barbour for a daughter, Dorothy, born to Ebenezer and Dorothy (Morgan). I believe that this is the Dorothy Witter who married Daniel Brewster (not her mother, Dorothy Morgan Witter). What I don't know is if the Daniel Brewster of this marriage is the same Daniel Brewster born 1667 in Roxbury, MA that many other family historians are listing as the one who married Dorothy Witter. It seems clear to me that Ebenezer and Dorothy's daughter, Dorothy, did marry a Brewster (she is buried under the name Dorothy Witter Brewster), but as I said in my other post this Daniel Brewster was rather old for her! I'll need to do some more hunting and see if I can find another Daniel Brewster who might be closer in age to daughter Dorothy, and see if I can connect the dots.

Let me know if you have any trouble with the photos. I've never uploaded one to a message board this way before, so hopefully you'll be able to view them okay.

Cuz Karyn

Re: Witters from Germany

sushos — 2008-04-04 21:15:45Z

Thanks so much for the info. I had come across the names Lester and Sallie, but I wasn't sure where they fit into the family. I couldn't find anything about them beyond their names.

Witters from Germany

sushos — 2008-04-04 16:10:16Z

I am trying to find the parents and grandparents of Andrew H Witter. He was born in NY around 1832, and moved to Schoolcraft county in Michigan with his wife Mary, and their 11 children. I was told the first Witters in this line were two brothers who came from Germany, and went to either ny or pa.

William Witter of Swampscott

RonZarnick — 2007-11-07 11:41:53Z

We are looking for credible information regarding William Witter's ancestry in England. The earliest references we find are that "WILLIAM WITTER, the first American ancestor of the Witter family of the United States and Canada, was born in England about the year 1584,...". That came from the Witter Genealogy by Washburn (pgs. 13-15)

Please let us know if you have found any earlier ancestor information and the source.

Re: Witter Genealogy, Des. of William Witter of Swampscott, MA, 1639 - 1659, 4th generation, Ebenezere Witter m. Elizabeth Brown

RonZarnick — 2007-08-10 13:30:43Z

What information are you looking for with this post?

Ezra H. and Lovica W. Witter

RonZarnick — 2007-08-05 17:11:15Z

We are seeking information about Ezra H. and Lovica W. Witter.

Ezra H. Witter, was born 21 May 1825 in Truro, Nova Scotia. He arrived from Nova Scotia in 1844. He died 4 Jan 1879 and was buried in Cleveland, Ohio.

They were married before 1860 according to the 1860 census which lists them living in Cleveland.

Lovica W. (maiden name unknown) was born about 1832 in (according to her headstone) Randolph, Cateragus Co. N.Y.
She died in 5 Jul 1907 and was buried with her husband in Cleveland, Ohio.

Please let me know if you have any information.

Re: Witter-PA to MD to PA to midwest

jelys_1 — 2007-08-08 22:10:15Z

the emanuel you refer to was my gr-gr-gr grandfather via Howard witther, his daughter helen and so forth. I haven't found anything linking him to this other emanuel other than the name. I will update you if I have any luck.

Jacob Witter born __- married Elizabeth Swendler born Baden

janemartin1941 — 2008-03-05 02:46:52Z

Looking for any info for any of the Witter family listed..
Jane Martin
Jamesport, MO (Amish country)

Descendants of Jacob Witter
1 Jacob Witter b: in __ d: in __

. +Elizabeth F. Swendler b: 25 Jan 1818 in Baden m: Abt. 1843 in Germany d: 18 Jul 1907 in Perry county, Ill

.......... 2 Henry G. Witter b: 16 Jan 1845 in Baden d: 09 Dec 1917 in Perry county, Ill

............. +Tina Elizabeth Krick b: 12 Feb 1859 in Ill m: 15 Mar 1877 in Perry county, Ill d: 19 Jun 1923 in __

...................... 3 John Leonard Adams Witter b: 29 Mar 1879 in Perry county, Ill d: 1954 in Perry county, Ill

......................... +Kate E.__ b: 1879 d: 1962

...................... 3 Ida J.K. Witter b: Nov 1880 in Perry county, Ill d: in __

...................... 3 Elizabeth J. Witter b: Jan 1883 in Perry county, Ill d: in __

......................... +Alford Braerening b: Abt. 1878 in Ill

...................... 3 Rosa Witter b: Feb 1886 in Perry county, Ill d: in __

...................... 3 Christina A. Witter b: 28 Feb 1879 in Perry county, Ill d: 29 May 1879 in Young

...................... 3 Eliza W. Witter b: in Perry county, Ill d: 1891 in Perry county, Ill

...................... 3 Lena C. Witter b: in Perry county, Ill d: 1884 in 4 mo 3 da : Perry county, Ill

.......... 2 Elizabeth Christina Witter b: Abt. 1843 in Baden d: in __

............. +Jacob Bender b: 07 Aug 1844 in Baden m: 09 Dec 1870 in Perry county, Ill d: 05 Sep 1918 in Perry county, Ill

...................... 3 George H. Bender b: 18 Oct 1871 in Perry county, Ill d: 14 Dec 1955 in __

......................... +Mary E. Schorn b: 09 Jul 1874 in Ill m: 12 Nov 1896 in Perry county, Ill d: 27 Dec 1957 in __

.................................. 4 Lizzie Bender b: Abt. 1901 in Perry county, Ill d: in __

.................................. 4 W.J. Bender b: Abt. 1904 in Perry county, Ill d: in __

...................... 3 Emma E. Bender b: in Perry county, Ill d: 20 Apr 1862 in __

...................... 3 Mary Bender b: Jul 1878 in Perry county, Ill d: in __

...................... 3 Catherine Bender b: Dec 1879 in Perry county, Ill d: in __

...................... 3 Willie Bender b: Mar 1882 in Perry county, Ill d: in __

...................... 3 Fannie Bender b: Aug 1884 in Perry county, Ill d: in __

...................... 3 Emma Bender b: Mar 1888 in Perry county, Ill d: in __

.......... 2 William Lenard Witter b: 14 Sep 1860 in Conant, Perry county, Ill. d: 21 Feb 1947 in Pinchneyville, Perry county, Ill

............. +Mary Cathrine Schwenn m: 12 Apr 1883 in Kirkwood, St Louis, Mo.

Re: William Witter of Swampscott

mons41 — 2008-05-16 05:39:15Z

Ron,

I have a genealogy of the family history from 1584 up until 1990, when this genealogy book, compiled by Harold J. Witter, was published.

The title is The Descendants of William Witter and Hannah Churchman of Lynn, MA. Author Harold John Witter. Published by Gateway Press, Inc., 1991

You may reach Harold at PO Box 371, Skaneateles, NY 13152.

Re: William WITTER b. 1822 RI d. 1866 CT m. Laura CARD

mons41 — 2008-05-16 05:34:43Z

Hi Joyce,

A relative of ours, Harold J. Witter, published a book that follows the descendents of Wm Witter & Hannah Churchman from their arrival in MA in 1584 up until 1990, when he published the book. Your Wm Witter is #304,seventh generation,in the book.

If you are still looking for info, let me know and I'll see if there are any more copies of this book to be had.

William WITTER b. 1822 RI d. 1866 CT m. Laura CARD

scritters — 2008-05-03 18:51:54Z

I am looking for info./connections to the descendants of the following family:

William WITTER b. 1822 RI d. 1866 CT m. Laura CARD b. 1827 CT d. 1908 CT

Known children:
Comfort, James, Martha, Amanda, Florence, Henry, Charles WITTER

Other surnames associated with the above:
GADDIS, LACY, RATHBURN, ETTER, CARD, PALMER, BRIDGEMAN, PAGE, WAITE

Joyce