Dewitt - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: DeWitt line in California and Washington state

ferraroe — 2012-05-17 03:49:45Z

Your grandfather Henry Birt Dewitt III (1909-1930), was the son of Henry Birt Dewitt Jr (1885-1932) & Lilly Rebecca Englebart (1885-1952).
I share a relative in common. Your grandfather's brother, Clarence Albert Dewitt (1906-1968) is a greatgrandparent in my family. A living grandparent confirmed the names and relatives. I live here in Spokane. I will attach a census record for you. The lineage is quite extensive. Dewitt relatives still live here in Spokane.

DeWITT, Charles of Dewittville, Quebec - 1795-1868

amitch44 — 2012-04-29 19:00:25Z

Seeking to share information about, and correspond with descendants of Charles DeWitt, born 1795 in Windham, Connecticut USA, died August 28, 1868 at Dewittville, Quebec. Married Elizabeth Ferguson, born ca. 1800, died May 21, 1871. Both are buried at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church cemetery, Ormstown, Quebec. Charles DeWitt was a steamboat captain, merchant and Justice of the Peace in the Chateauguay area. He was charged with High Treason during the Lower Canada Rebellion in 1838, and was jailed in Quebec for several months before being released. According to Elizabeth Ferguson’s will, they had 10 surviving children – Charles Benjamin; Mary Jane (m. William Manuel, to Brockville, ON); Henry; Caroline (m. John Graham, to Iowa); Jabez Dean (in Virginia City, NV in 1871-2); William (d. Louisiana late 1871 or 1872); Rebecca (m. Andrew Jack); John; Harriet Amelia (unmarried); and Charlotte Elisabeth (unmarried).

Re: Dewitts of Horry County, and surrounding areas in SC

dewittat — 2012-04-23 14:37:10Z

I believe so, too...I was particularly interested in the sons named in Charles of Orangeburg's will (1770), where he named James (my gggg gf) and Joseph as his sons. I don't know why the majority of trees on ancestry think that Joseph is the same one that lived in Horry County, when he was born in St. George's Parish in the Dorchester/Colleton area. He may well be, but I'm just looking for any evidence that may have led them to that conclusion...or is everyone just making an assumption? Thanks, Stephen DeWitt

Re: Dewitts of Horry County, and surrounding areas in SC

nakamartha — 2012-04-23 08:03:15Z

OK sorry. We are a 36/37 match. The problem is filling in some missing generations. I think we are all descended from Charles DeWitt of Orange co., Va whose estate was settled in 1741.

Re: Dewitts of Horry County, and surrounding areas in SC

nakamartha — 2012-04-23 08:03:13Z

OK sorry. We are a 36/37 match. The problem is filling in some missing generations. I think we are all descended from Charles DeWitt of Orange co., Va whose estate was settled in 1741.

Re: DeWitt's from Maine and Canada

lstokes553 — 2012-04-22 20:09:01Z

Francess DeWitt is my Grandfather's sister. Her parents George Sidney (known as Sidney)DeWitt and Caroline Rockwell raised 12 children in Carleton County, NB: Laura (1875), Frances (1877), Gideon (1878), Whitfield (1881), Willard (1883), Bertha (1884), Celia (1885), Lucinda (1886), Harrison (1889), Adolphus (my grandfather 1890), Silas (1892), Rena May (1896). Many of the children married in Maine and raised famlies in Maine and other New England states. I have lots of info on some of them, a just a little on others. This query is old, anyone still working on this family?

Re: Dewitts of Horry County, and surrounding areas in SC

dewittat — 2012-04-22 14:04:00Z

Already have!...I'm descended from Charles of Orangeburg, and James his son. My question about Joseph, also his son...is still...what proof does anyone have that Joseph in Horry County was one and the same? Thanks, Stephen DeWitt

Re: Dewitts of Horry County, and surrounding areas in SC

nakamartha — 2012-04-22 09:29:02Z

If you have male relatives with the DeWitt surname by all means get them tested for the DeWitt family DNA project at Family Tree DNA.

Re: Dewitts of Horry County, and surrounding areas in SC

nakamartha — 2012-04-22 09:29:01Z

If you have male relatives with the DeWitt surname by all means get them tested for the DeWitt family DNA project at Family Tree DNA.

Re: Dewitts of Horry County, and surrounding areas in SC

dewittat — 2012-04-21 02:02:11Z

Many family trees on ancestry.com. show Joseph DeWitt Sr., and Joseph Dewitt, Jr. as the son of Charles DeWitt, Jr. of Orangeburg, who had the will recorded in 1770. This Charles named sons James and Joseph (Sr.) in his will. I don't see any evidence that this Joseph is the same Joseph that lived in Horry County in the early 1800s. Horry County is in the northeastern corner of the state. Charles DeWitt above lived in Orangeburg, and his descendants lived in the area where four current day counties meet: Orangeburg, Bamburg, Dorchester, and Barnwell. Not sure why Joseph would have moved to Horry County. It would seem he would have come from the Dewitts in the Darlington area. Anyone have any info or sources on this Joseph in Horry County?

Simon DeWitt

nana3639 — 2012-04-11 04:33:07Z

looking for any info on Simon(Simeon)DeWitt
b 1826 in NY or Conn

Re: Dewitt Family Cleveland Ohio cica 1928

MBDaugh — 2012-04-05 21:52:33Z

If you notice in the 1910 census, Bessie Dew Severence says her father's birth place was Connecticut and her mother's Michigan. It would not fit with our family.

Re: Dewitt Family Cleveland Ohio cica 1928

ferdbunker — 2012-04-05 12:29:42Z

I'm curious because Elisabeth Dewitt Severance was the wife of industrialist John Severance who built Severance Hall, the home of the Cleveland Orchestra, in 1930. My grandmother Bunker used to say the Dewitts "think wonders who they are," which is a nice way of saying they were elitist. I think the 1855 birth year works. Maybe after Elisabeth married such a high-powered person, "they" erased her humble beginnings. Just a thought.

Re: Dewitt Family Cleveland Ohio cica 1928

MBDaugh — 2012-04-05 11:55:13Z

Leo was my grandfather. I have an Elizabeth DeWitt as Julia sister. Born 1855 and but she disappears before the 1930 census. I was named after my mother's side. I have Julie's parents and siblings also.

Re: Dewitt Family Cleveland Ohio cica 1928

ferdbunker — 2012-04-05 11:47:50Z

Ferdinand and Julia were my gr-grandparents. Henry was my grandfather. His son Norman was my Dad. I will try and scan the photo. Do you have an Elisabeth DeWitt?

Re: Dewitt Family Cleveland Ohio cica 1928

MBDaugh — 2012-04-05 11:33:21Z

Hi,

I would be very interested in the photo. I have a Ferdinand Bunker 1843-1911 in my tree married to Julie DeWitt. They had at least 7 children and I have info on one of them (Henry). We descend from Julia's brother Henry who had a son Leo. You can email at mbdaugh@aol.com.

Mary Beth De Witt Daugherty

Re: Dewitt Family Cleveland Ohio cica 1928

ferdbunker — 2012-04-05 02:02:31Z

I think the name is Leo. he is related to us. I have an old photo of the whole family lined up in front of the Wade Park house.

Re: Dewitt Family Cleveland Ohio cica 1928

ferdbunker — 2012-04-05 02:02:29Z

I think the name is Leo. he is related to us. I have an old photo of the whole family lined up in front of the Wade Park house.

Re: Dewitt Family Cleveland Ohio cica 1928

ferdbunker — 2012-04-05 02:02:27Z

I think the name is Leo. he is related to us. I have an old photo of the whole family lined up in front of the Wade Park house.

Re: Dewitt Family Cleveland Ohio cica 1928

chapanoke — 2012-04-04 22:13:14Z

THE Dewitt I have in my family tree (short branch) is one Lee C. Dewitt, Father's Name was Charles, Mother's Name was Katie (nee Effinger) they lived at 6905 Wade Park Ave, Cleveland, Ohio. This Lee C. Dewitt and my great aunt Lila
McCombe were married on Aug 8th, 1918, but divorced within 3 years. His profession at the time of Marriage was a Mail Carrier.

Dick

Re: Dewitt Family Cleveland Ohio cica 1928

ferdbunker — 2012-03-27 02:14:51Z

My gr-grandmother was Julia Dewitt (1850-1911) I'm trying to get more info in that side of the family. Her father was Gerhard DeWitt (1818-1901).

Re: DeWitt, Abraham (1765-?)

Madehlinne — 2012-03-05 04:31:53Z

Abraham DeWitt born 5 Nov. 1765 was the son of ABRAHAM DeWITT AND MARY SUTPHEN. Abraham DeWitt was born 12 Sept. 1725 in Raritan, Somerset Co., NJ, and died 1783 in Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA. Mary Sutphen was born 28 April 1732 in Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, and died 7 Aug. 1816 in Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA. {I have no information on Mary's parents.}

Abraham and Mary were married on 4 Sept. 1755 and had the following children:

Catherine DeWitt ? – 1790
William DeWitt 1757 – 1835
Sidney DeWitt 1760 – 1810
Paul DeWitt 1763 – 1839
Abraham DeWitt 1765 – 1835
Barnard DeWitt 1768 – ?
Isaac DeWitt 1768 – ?

Re: Barent DeWitt - b. 1666

Madehlinne — 2012-03-05 04:13:41Z

I realize that no one has posted an answer recently to the original query, but I'm hoping that someone is reading this board.

The parents of BARENT DeWITT were PIETER PIETERSE DeWITT--son of Pieter Jans DeWit [notice the spelling] and Dorothea Volckerts [NO relation to Dirck Volckertszen]--and SARA ALBERTS--daughter of Albert Hendrickse. Pieter and Sara were married about 1670, probably in Bushwick, Long Island, NY.

After considerable research, I have come to the conclusion that the above Pieter Jans DeWit is NOT related to any of the other DeWitt families of Dutch New Amsterdam. This information is also based on the "Biography of and Descent from Pieter Jans DeWit" by Andrew J. Provost Jr. [The title here is abbreviated, but it can be found online.]

Barent's birth place is not stated, but he was probably born about 1675-1680, possibly in Pennsylvania, where his parents moved shortly after they were married. This is not, however, a confirmed location. Barent could NOT have been born in Holland, if his parents were living in the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam!

Barent married in 1694 to SARAH VAN TASSEL*, daughter of JAN CORNELIS VAN TASSEL/TEXEL and ANNETJE ALBERTS TERHUNE, who was born in Tarrytown, Westchester Co., NY, and baptized at the Sleepy Hollow Reformed Dutch Church there.

The name Texel is Frisian, but because of historical sound changes in Dutch, where all -x- sounds have been replaced with -s- sounds,...the name is typically pronounced Tessel in Dutch. [See the Wikipedia entry for Texel.]

{*Let me address here the misconceptions about Sarah Van Tassel's grandparents, CORNELIS JANSZEN VAN TEXEL and CATERONAS. Cornelis was born about 1600 in Texel, Netherlands, and married in about 1624 to CATERONAS (called Catherine by the Dutch). "We know from petitions to governors of the New York colony that Catoneras was a full-blooded Native American, the daughter of a sachem, and laid claim to land at the base of Eaton's Neck. We can infer from the petitions that the land was sold out from under the aboriginal inhabitants by men who did not have permission to do so. The plot described corresponds to a plot of land described in the records of Huntington, NY, as being sold by a sachem of the Matinecock band of Indians. We also know from that Wyandance--"grand sachem" of the Montauk tribe (whose homeland was the eastern part of Long Island, far from Huntington and Eaton's Neck)--was much, much too young to have fathered Catoneras. There is not a shred of evidence of her in his more well-documented life." So, yes, Cateronas was the daughter of a sachem--probably the daughter of Asharoken the Matinecock--but just not the daughter of Wyandance the Montauk. My thanks and a tip o' the hat to Mike Wolfe, another Van Tassel descendant!}

Barent and Sarah moved to Somerset Co., NJ, sometime after 1710, probably because many other former Bushwick and Brooklyn people of Dutch heritage had also recently been settling there. Among those were Barent's sister and her husband--Maria DeWitt and Dirck Volckertszen--and his formerly widowed sister-in-law Anna Van Cleef DeWitt and her new husband, Phillip Volckerts.

Barent and Sarah's children were as the original query lists them:

1. Andries (Arie) DeWitt, b. c. 1695.
2. Petrus {twin} DeWitt, bap. 21 April 1697 (Tarrytown). Sponsors, Abraham De Revier, Jr., and Elizabeth Heyert.
3. Paulus {twin} DeWitt, bap. 21 April 1697 (Tarrytown). Sponsors, Abraham De Revier, Jr., and Elizabeth Heyert.
4. Catharina DeWitt, bap. 24 April 1699 (Tarrytown). Sponsors, Jan Hermanzen and Aeltje his wife. Catherine is related to have m. John Smithson.
5. Barent DeWitt, bap. 25 March 1706 (Tarrytown). Sponsors, Cornelis Van Texal and Aeltje Storm.
6. Sarah DeWitt, bap. 30 March 1708 (Tarrytown). Sponsors, Pieter Korteljouw [Cortelyou] and Divertje [DeWitt] his wife. Sarah is related to have m. Leonard Smock.

Sarah's death date is not certain, but she may have died in 1708, following the birth of her last child.

Barent married a second time, about 1709, to Elizabeth [LNU] [possibly Titus, daughter of Francis Titus]. Barent and Elizabeth had one known child:

Titus DeWitt, probably born about 1710, who married Elizabeth Weatherly.

Titus birth or baptismal date is not recorded, but since he was much younger than his other siblings and because he also did not name either of his daughters Sarah, the DeWitt family biographer Provost believed he was the son of Barent's second wife.

Hopefully, this information answers some questions I have seen in this thread.

Re: DeWitt, Abraham (1765-?)

eile1 — 2012-02-29 13:36:27Z

I am descended from Hiram Dewitt, but there seems to be confusion in the records as to who his ancestors are.

Supposedly, his parents were David Dewitt and Rachel Starner, but there are no records to prove this.

Supposedly, David's parents Paul Dewitt and Charity Haufman, but there are no records to prove this, although this seems likely since David is mentioned in Paul's will.

My biggest problem is that I see various researchers have different parents for Paul Dewitt, which undermines entirely the thought that Paul might be descended from Pieter Jans De Witt of Leiden.

Are there actual records that show the connections?

Thanks.

Paul

Mary DeWitt Hunter

Madehlinne — 2012-02-29 10:30:32Z

I have been searching the DeWITT family for my 4th great-grandmother MARY DeWITT (b. ? and d. 13 Sept. 1846 in Daviess Co., IN). She married JOHN HUNTER (b. 2 Dec. 1755 DE-d. 26 Nov. 1835 Daviess Co., IN) on 28 June 1794 in or near Newport Campbell Co., KY.

Their marriage date comes from the family Bible, so this is correct, as are the birth and death dates of John Hunter, who was a Revolutionary War soldier originally from PA.

After looking exhaustively through many church records, I cannot seem to find my Mary DeWitt. Since she was married in 1794, she may have been anywhere from 18-24, making her born 1768-1774; however, there is a chance she may also have been just as old as her husband and born between 1755-1775.

Very recently, I have found a possibility for her parents is PETER DeWITT (b. 1725-1726?, Orange Co., NY; d. 1776 or 1790 in Hampshire Co., VA, now part of WVA) and MARYTJE [MARY] ROOS (b. 1728 or 1735, Orange Co., NY; d. 1773 NJ?) They were married about 1749, probably in New York.

From the Bennet-DeWitt family papers, written by Richard Bate: "Somewhere between 1749 and 1753, Peter and Marytje moved to nearby Somerville, Sussex Co., NJ [which is just across the county/state line]. All of their children were born in Somerville."

"Jacob was born first in circa 1750, followed by Peter II, born 7 July 1753, Barnett, circa 1754, MARY, circa 1756 [my capitalization], Paulus, born circa 1758, William, born circa 1760 and Abraham, born circa 1761. Later on the family moved to Hampshire County, VA (now West Virginia). Here the elder Peter died and is buried."

Is Peter's daughter my Mary? Or did she perhaps die in infancy or as a young child? I have searched Ancestry and FamilySearch to no avail. There is very little information about Mary born in 1756.

However, my Mary is NOT the Mary DeWitt also born in 1756 who married WILLIAM ROSE and who later lived in New Jersey.

If anyone has information about Mary DeWitt who married John Hunter in 1794 KY, please contact me. Thank you.

Re: DeWitt, Abraham (1765-?)

Madehlinne — 2012-02-29 10:00:49Z

I realize this is an older thread, but I'm hoping that someone is still reading it!

There is some question as to whether PIETER JANSEN DeWIT [note spelling] is related to any of the other DeWitt families who arrived in the Dutch colony of Nieuw Nederlandt [New Netherland].

Andries Provost Jr. in his book, "Early Settlers of Bushwick, Long Island, New York and their Descendants," states:

"Several of the name [DeWitt] came to New Amsterdam before and after the immigration of PIETER JANS DeWIT in 1652, such as:

"Gysbert DeWit, who in 1664 testified powder had been smuggled at New Amsterdam by the ship St. Peter;

"Jan Albertszen DeWit, who in 1662 as a j. m. [young man] van Leedam [from Leendam] married at Brooklyn Dutch Church to Gertruydt Wyngaerden and who may have been the Jan DeWit, miller, fined for picking his mill stone on a Sunday....;

"Johannes DeWit, merchant, of New Amsterdam who in 1662 before departing for Holland gave power of attorney to his wife Janneken; and

"Tjerck DeWit from Grootholdt who in 1656 married Barbara Andriessen and who in 1661 removed to Esopus {now Kingston} to found the DeWitt family of Ulster Co., NY.

"NONE [emphasis mine] of these is found of record as in any way associated with Pieter Jans deWit who, in the selection of baptismal sponsors for his children, appears to have limited them to his neighbors and close friends.

"It is this compiler's considered opinion that, in all probability, Pieter Jans DeWit was the immigrant progenitor of a DeWit family that is distinct from and entirely unrelated to the other American families bearing the same name."

As I have found it has been extremely difficult to research some members of Pieter Jansen's family, I am inclined to agree with Provost.

I hope this helps.

Re: Reply to Cleveland Dewitt's

Lace_Lynch — 2012-02-28 18:20:41Z

Name: McCombe, Thomas F.
Date: Oct 5 1965
Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #131.
Notes: McCombe. Thomas F. McCombe, residence, 4798 Edgepark, Garfield Heights, Ohio husband of the late Estella (nee White), beloved father of Richard T. and the late William McCombe, grandfather of Richard T., Shelia T. Gales and Thomas F., great-grandfather of Keri Ann, Shawn Michael McCombe and Jennifer K. Gates, beloved brother of Lila Heisner of Lantana, Florida.
Friends may call at the Donolon Funeral Home, 9213 Miles Ave.
Requiem Mass Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 9 A.M. at St. Therese Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio.

DEWITT William Donald

Lace_Lynch — 2012-02-28 18:10:10Z

DEWITT, William Donald 81, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Saturday February 25, 2012 in Heartland of Springfield.

He was born March 22, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of William Thomas and Vivian DeWitt.

A proud veteran of the Korean War, he was discharged in 1953 with honors.
He was employed as a printer in Springfield and Dayton, Ohio retiring in 1994.

He married Nancy Lou Lee in 1951 enjoying sixty learning and loving years together; also left to mourn his death are sons William Jr. and David DeWitt of New Carlisle, Ohio and Doug and Mindi DeWitt of Urbana, Ohio; beloved grandchildren, Daniel and Anna, Sarah, Noah and Christian DeWitt; also Michael E. McKenney, loving nephew regarded as an immediate family member.
William loved to sit on the front porch reading his newspapers.
He was an avid bowler in Springfield and Dayton areas for many years. He loved to watch boxing on television and was into motocross supporting his sons in motocross racing for many happy years.
His sister Suzanne Sheets preceded him in death.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME, where funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Chaplain Mitch Pollic officiating.
Burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com

Washington Family of Natchez, MS.

Brundy1948 — 2012-02-26 05:22:23Z

Searching George and Liza Washington of Natchez,MS. Daughter Rebecca Washington was my great-grandmother.George and Liza had 17 children. Rebecca eventually married Frank Earl. Rebecca and Frank lived in New Orleans, LA.

Re: James Isaac Dewitt--IL>IA>MO>KS>NE

kmanetserv — 2012-02-22 06:41:50Z

Dear friends,

I am writing this to you since my friend Dixie Eldridge had wanted to know more about those that her family had talked of. Fortunatly we were able to discover what you have posted, and she was quite thrilled. What she has read has brought memories of a name which she would like to know more about. sadie dewitt, and she doesn't recall the married name. thankyou so much. Please reply to my address, since she has no email as yet. sadie was her grandmothers younger sister.
please reply,
thanks
Dixie Eldridge
Kurt Allison

Re: DeWitt from Washington

eile1 — 2012-02-19 01:35:14Z

Do you have any documentation of David and Rachel?

I found them in various census records, but have no birth or death records, just dates.

I am from Hiram, Elliott's older brother.

Thanks.

Paul

Re: DeWitt from Washington

cld361 — 2012-02-19 01:18:41Z

Oliver was the younger brother of my ancestor, Elliott DeWitt. Their parents were David and Rachel DeWitt who moved to Iowa from Ohio before1850.

Rev Daniel Dewitt

tcfilups — 2012-02-13 00:03:02Z

Looking for info on Rev Daniel DeWitt. Performed wedding ceremony in Oct 1867 in Kansas

Re: DeWitt Family Tree

itsjustbeachie — 2012-02-08 17:37:59Z

The Thomas Dewitt of Baltimore is my line; Thomas Dewitt, Sr. married to Catherine; with a son, Thomas Dewitt, Jr. If you are still on the board and see this message, please write me.

Kate
bajabeachie@aol.com

Re: Henry O. DeWitt m. Sarah Youngman, OH-Bartholomew Co., IN

KeithDeWitt51 — 2012-01-13 01:22:32Z

My grandfather Rollie C. DeWitt was born in 1896.

Re: Elisha DeWitt (c 1760 VA or NJ) to Hardin/Grayson, KY to Perry, IN

tomde6245 — 2012-01-12 20:36:40Z

Ken - Just wondered if you followed through with the DNA results and what your kit number was??

Grace Mae Dewitt

adinaroberts — 2012-01-08 23:27:23Z

I am looking for any information on Grace Mae DEWITT ROE, b.22 Oct 1884 in Hamilton Co. OH. I believe her parents are Harry and Wealtha(?) DEWITT. I know of no siblings for Grace. She married Robert Harrison ROE in Cincinnati, OH in Mar. 1902. She had 4 children and moved to CA in abt. 1932 d in CA in 1963 after marring Charlie ARISMAN. Any information on Grace or family would be appreciated.

Re: Henry O. DeWitt m. Sarah Youngman, OH-Bartholomew Co., IN

KeithDeWitt51 — 2012-01-08 22:50:18Z

Thank-you for this reply. I have been looking for family members for some time and this information will be of great help in my search. John Wesley DeWitt was my great grandfather. I was not told my birth name until my 18th birthday, my mother for her own reasons never got around to telling me. My grandfarther was Rollie Clemens DeWitt, WW1 Veteran. Again Thank-you. I can be reached at mdkd1056@aol.com. Please write me at anytime.

Re: Henry O. DeWitt m. Sarah Youngman, OH-Bartholomew Co., IN

vrnuta — 2012-01-05 14:30:57Z

I have this John W. DeWitt (married to Mary Hagerman) listed as the son of George DeWitt (b. 1834) and Sarah Shaw. George Dewitt was the son of Henry O. DeWitt who was married to Sarah Youngman.

Keith DeWitt was my source for the marriage of John W. DeWitt to Mary Hagerman. I don't have any more info on John W. DeWitt, but George DeWitt was still living in 1880 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana.

Re: Henry O. DeWitt m. Sarah Youngman, OH-Bartholomew Co., IN

dickdewitt — 2012-01-05 13:44:25Z

If you are refering to Rolliston "Rolly" DeWitt, I have him born in 1870 in Deleware Co. Ohio. If so, I have lots of info on his family...... dickdewitt@aol.com

Re: Henry O. DeWitt m. Sarah Youngman, OH-Bartholomew Co., IN

ChristieDouglassHodson — 2012-01-05 13:41:23Z

I have John Westley DeWitt 1863-1932 & Mary Francis Hagerman 1869-1907 as Rollie's Parents

Re: Henry O. DeWitt m. Sarah Youngman, OH-Bartholomew Co., IN

vrnuta — 2012-01-05 02:11:03Z

Do you know who Rollie's parents were? My DeWitts migrated to Tipton County, IN, and some went to Howard County. Chances are good we have a connection.

Re: Henry O. DeWitt m. Sarah Youngman, OH-Bartholomew Co., IN

KeithDeWitt51 — 2011-11-20 22:52:39Z

I have DeWitt members from Howard County IN, Rollie C DeWitt
WW1 Vet died 1967.

Re: DeWitt, Abraham (1765-?)

bradfordchs — 2011-11-20 14:36:19Z

Abraham DeWitt b. 5 Nov 1765 m. 27 Mar 1787 in Frankford township, Sussex County, New Jersey, Mehitable Hopkins b. 15 Mar 1766 daughter of Silas Hopkins and Mary Swayze who removed to Canada in 1801 as United Empire Loyalists. Abraham DeWitt is perhaps the Abraham listed in the 1793 militia census in New Town (Newton township). Frankford township was formed in 1797 from Newton township. On 16 Sept 1808 Martin Ryerson of Hamburg, Sussex County conveyed 30 acres in Frankford to Abraham of Frankford, being "land lying on westerly side of said DeWitts other lands," recorded 19 Feb 1812. On 6 Nov 1808 Isaac DeWitt and Jerusha his wife of Frankford township sold four acres in Frankford township to Abraham DeWitt, "being part of the real estate of the late John DeWitt, deceased," "by which (Isaac) claims right unto as heir at law of the late John DeWitt deceased and by purchase of the different heirs at law of sd John DeWitt deceased" and also one lot of land situate in the township containing twelve acres and known as a timber lot. On 7 Mar 1810 Peter DeWitt of Frankford deeded land to Abraham DeWitt of Frankford, being the land of "John DeWitt Junr late of Newton now Frankford died intestate seized and possessed of a certain lot or parcel of land and premises situtated in the said township adjoining Sharps upper tract on Pepocoting (Papakating) . . . and leaving issue two daughters named Anna DeWitt and Mary DeWitt the said Anna since married to William Wilson and the sd Anna and William (the said Anna being of full age) did on the 13 day of October 1798 sell and convey one undivided half part of the said lands," containing 22 acres where said Abraham now lives, recorded 8 May 1811. There was a land indenture in 1820 between Abraham and Mehitable of Frankford and Samuel Price of Frankford, real estate of John DeWitt, deceased.

Enumerated in Frankford Township in 1830 with 1 male of age 5 and under age 10, 1 male of age 15 and under age 20, 3 males of age 20 and under 30, 1 male of age 50 and under age 60, 1 male of age 60 and under age 70, 2 females of age 15 and under age 20, 1 female of age 60 and under age 70.

Abraham d. 30 Jan 1835. Mehitable renounced her right to administer the estate, 18 Feb 1835 and appointed son, Silas. Mehitable signed by mark. Silas H. DeWitt was appointed administrator of the estate of Abraham DeWitt, 19 Feb 1835 (Sussex County probate file 58945). Col. Joseph H. DeWitt protested the appointment of administrator (#2875). An inventory of the estate filed 3 Mar 1835 amounted to $259.38 and was recorded 10 Mar 1835. The farm in Frankford township upon which Abraham and Mehitable had resided was sold to satisfy debts, containing about fifty acres and situated on the west side of the road leading from Newton to Deckertown. Also, a woodlot and pasture in Frankford township containing about ten acres. In the Sussex Orphans Court (Minutes Volume C p. 161) of 1836 (August term) it was determined there was a balance of $627.99 after the sale of the land and settling of debts and the estate, which was to be distributed in equal amounts to Mary Cooley, the wife of Jonathan Cooley, Elizabeth Jeroloman, the wife of James Jeroloman, Azuba Jeroloman, the wife of John Jeroloman, John B. DeWitt, Joseph H. DeWitt, William F. DeWitt, Silas H. DeWitt, Doctor B. DeWitt, and Sarah Jane Miller, the wife of Nicholas P. Miller, "being all the children and heirs of the said deceased." Mehitable d. 31 Mar 1841 (DAR application of great granddaugther Charlotte Cooper Jones) 3 Mar 1841 (notes of Helen Perry) or 31 Aug 1841 (DAR application of descendant Lois Ann DeWitt Skinner).

1. Mary DeWitt b. 1 Nov 1788 m. Jonathan Cooley.
2. Elizabeth DeWitt b. 23 Jan 1790 m. 23 Feb 1817 James Joralemon resided Wells Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
3. Azuba DeWitt b. 16 July 1793 m. 5 Nov 1814 John Joralemon, resided Columbia Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
4. John Bostwick DeWitt b. 30 Apr 1796 m. 24 July 1818 Ann Goble, resided Columbia and Wells Township, Bradford County.
5. Joseph Hopkins DeWitt b. 23 Apr 1798 m. 24 July 1819 Sarah Goble, m. 12 May 1822 Sarah Edwards, m. 4 Dec 1843 Olivia Pitts Rumsey, resided Columbia Township; Cooper County, Missouri; Iowa County, Iowa.
6. Benjamin DeWitt b. 18 Oct 1800.
7. William F. DeWitt b. 23 Oct 1804 m. Adaline Skinner, resided Otisville, New York.
8. Silas Hopkins DeWitt b. 9 May 1806 m. 6 June 1833 Joanna J. Hibler, resided Dingham Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania.
9. Doctor Barnet DeWitt b. 30 Nov 1808 had wife Mary, resided South Creek Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; m. Rebecca Jane Ingersoll.
10. Sarah Jane DeWitt b. 21 Mar 1811 m. 30 Dec 1832 Nicholas Parker Miller.

J. Kelsey Jones
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Re: DeWitt, Abraham (1765-?)

muintir11 — 2011-11-15 13:15:02Z

I believe that I am descended from Pieter Jansen DeWitt of Leiden, Netherland + Dorothea Volckers, but I have never been able to find any documentation (birth, marriage, ship, death records) connected to Helen Perry's project.

Are there actual records that show the connections?

Thanks.

Paul

Re: DeWitt, Abraham (1765-?)

Alchemist113 — 2011-11-15 12:44:41Z

There are three main lines of DeWitts who came to America and settled in New York and New Jersey in the late 1600s / early 1700s. There's abundant research on the Tjerck Claessen DeWitt line (Albany / Kingston).

Abraham is a descendant of the Pieter DeWitt line (Long Island).

1. Pieter Jansen DeWitt of Leiden, Netherland + Dorothea Volckers

1.1 Pieter DeWitt (Pieter Jansen) + Sarah Alberts

1.1.3 Barnet DeWitt (Pieter / Pieter Jansen) + Sarah VanTassel

1.1.3.3 Paulus DeWitt (Barnet / Pieter / Pieter Jansen) + Catherine Johnson

1.1.3.3.5 Peter DeWitt (Paulus / Barnet / Pieter / Pieter Jansen) + Marytje Roosa

1.1.3.3.5.6 Abraham DeWitt (Peter / Paulus / Barnet / Pieter / Pieter Jansen) + Mehitable Hopkins

For more information:

The De Witt Collaboration Project

For those who would like the study Helen Perry's almost 2000 pages of research on the DeWitt name can view her records. They have been filmed and the film can be ordered through any LDS History Center. The name and call number is Helen Perry's Collection # 2,056,030

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~geneal/src...

Dewitt-Slankard

rpgraham1 — 2011-11-05 15:20:41Z

I am looking for any information about my 2nd Great Grandparents. I have Thomas Slankard married to Mary Ann Dewitt in Pope County Illinois, 24 Dec 1851. I show that they had five children from 1854-1866. Their children were Marion E, John L,Indian, Harriet, and Candessa.

My information shows Mary born in Ohio to John and Mary Dewitt about 1835. Depending on the record I am looking at, I have found her listed as Mary, Mary Ann, or Marian. I have been unable to locate Thomas and Mary in any census records from 1860. By 1870, I find her living with her father and the five children, but neither her husband or her mother are listed.

If anyone has any information on this line, it would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Barent DeWitt - b. 1666

haninger7 — 2011-11-03 00:07:38Z

I wonder if Catherine de Witt, daughter of Barent and Sarah (van Tassel) de Witt, was ever married to Thomas Heyert (Hyatt) after John Smithson. The Hyatt and de Witt families seem to have been very close, and both had ties to New Castle, Delaware. Thomas Hyatt (probably the son of Thomas Hyatt and Elizabeth van Lent) died in 1756 while married to a woman named Catherine with children Thomas, John, Valentine, Isaac, Abraham, Ephraim, Catherine, Mary, Eleanor, Susannah, Rebecca, Rachel, Sarah, Anne, possibly Hannah, and one other daughter whose name was not recorded in her father's will.

I suspect these are the same Hyatts that were later found in Edgecombe, North Carolina, but more than circumstantial evidence is lacking.

Re: DeWitt from Washington

johnvf41 — 2011-10-28 13:18:57Z

I am interested in DeWitts' from Bellengham Wa... My mothers' father was Homer Dewitt from Blanchard Mi. He had a brother ( Jay or maybe just " J. " Dewitt). and I think he may have had a son Floyd. The Dewitts from Mi. came here from N Y and Tenn. If you find something I'd like to here from you, Leslie

thanks jon

Re: Elisha DeWitt (c 1760 VA or NJ) to Hardin/Grayson, KY to Perry, IN

tomde6245 — 2011-10-25 14:10:45Z

I'm so glad to see another DeWitt researcher tired of the dead end looking for years with DNA available. There's 33 of us now that's taken the DNA test and they break down to 3 different lines. You need to contact our group administrator Floyd DeWitt at dewitts@hughes.net and he'll guide you thru the whole process. Glad to have you aboard Ken