Who was WILLIAM LITZINGER?

WILLIAM LITZINGER (1862–1945) was born in CLEARFIELD TWP, CAMBRIA CO, PA and died in PATTON, CAMBRIA CO, PA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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WILLIAM HENRY LITZINGER 1862–1945

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 FEB 1862 · CLEARFIELD TWP, CAMBRIA CO, PA

Died 20 DEC 1945 · PATTON, CAMBRIA CO, PA

Father Bernard Barnabas Barney Litzinger

Mother Druscilla Rossilla Baum

Siblings Bernard Litzinger, Elizabeth Jane Litzinger, Francis John Litzinger, Mary Ellen Litzinger, Sarah Elizabeth Catherine Litzinger, Simon Peter Litzinger, Thomas John Litzinger

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Immediate Family

Parents

Bernard Barnabas Barney Litzinger

Druscilla Rossilla Baum

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Children

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Biography

WILLIAM HENRY LITZINGER was born in 1862 in CLEARFIELD TWP, CAMBRIA CO, PA, the child of bernard barnabas barney litzinger and druscilla rossilla baum. WILLIAM HENRY LITZINGER passed away in 1945 in PATTON, CAMBRIA CO, PA.

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1862

Birth of WILLIAM HENRY LITZINGER in CLEARFIELD TWP, CAMBRIA CO, PA

Birth

1945

Death of WILLIAM HENRY LITZINGER in PATTON, CAMBRIA CO, PA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from WILLIAM LITZINGER

This ancestor line traces from Goshenhoppen, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States (1745) to CLEARFIELD TWP, CAMBRIA CO, PA (1862) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: WILLIAM LITZINGER (1862–1945) was born in CLEARFIELD TWP, CAMBRIA CO, PA and died in PATTON, CAMBRIA CO, PA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have WILLIAM in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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