YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Amos DeWitt 1801–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 APR 1801

Birth Location: Greenbriar Co., W.V., USA

Death Date: 12 JUN 1876

Death Location: Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA

Father: Abraham DeWitt

Mother: Catherine Burns

Spouse(s): Rachel Harris

Children(s): Jeremiah DeWitt, Simon DeWitt, Hiram DeWitt, Martha DeWitt, John DeWitt, Abraham DeWitt, Mason DeWitt, Lavina DeWitt, Charles DeWitt

Amos DeWitt was born in 1801 in Greenbriar Co., W.V., USA, the child of Abraham Dewitt And Catherine Burns. In 1860, Amos DeWitt was recorded in the census in Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA. In 1870, Amos DeWitt was recorded in the census in Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA. Amos DeWitt married Rachel Ann Harris, and had children including Abraham Harris Dewitt, Charles Bruce Dewitt, Hiram Dewitt, Jeremiah Dewitt, John Dewitt, Lavina Mariah Dewitt, Martha Jane Dewitt, Mason Bliss Dewitt, Simon Dewitt. Amos DeWitt passed away in 1876 in Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA.

Find more search results for Amos DeWitt
AD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Amos DeWitt was born in 1801 in Greenbriar Co., W.V., USA, the child of Abraham Dewitt And Catherine Burns.
  • In 1860, Amos DeWitt was recorded in the census in Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA.
  • In 1870, Amos DeWitt was recorded in the census in Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA.
  • Amos DeWitt married Rachel Ann Harris, and had children including Abraham Harris Dewitt, Charles Bruce Dewitt, Hiram Dewitt, Jeremiah Dewitt, John Dewitt, Lavina Mariah Dewitt, Martha Jane Dewitt, Mason Bliss Dewitt, Simon Dewitt.
  • Amos DeWitt passed away in 1876 in Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abraham DeWitt
1761–
Birth Location: Hampshire Co., Va., USA
AD
Catherine Burns
1764–
Birth Location: Va., USA
CB

Spouses(s)

Rachel Harris
1803–1886
Birth Location: Va., USA
RH

Children(s)

Jeremiah DeWitt
1824–
Birth Location: Knox Co., Oh., USA
JD
Simon DeWitt
1825–1904
Birth Location: Knox Co., Oh., USA
SD
Hiram DeWitt
1827–
Birth Location: Knox Co., Oh., USA
HD
Martha DeWitt
1830–
Birth Location: Knox Co., Oh., USA
MD
John DeWitt
1832–
Birth Location: Knox Co., Oh., USA
JD
Abraham DeWitt
1834–
Birth Location: Knox Co., Oh., USA
AD
Mason DeWitt
1836–
Birth Location: Knox Co., Oh., USA
MD
Lavina DeWitt
1839–
Birth Location: Knox Co., Oh., USA
LD
Charles DeWitt
1843–
Birth Location: Knox Co., Oh., USA
CD

Amos DeWitt's Ancestors

Self
Amos DeWitt
1801–1876
Birth Place: Greenbriar Co., W.V., USA
Parents
Abraham DeWitt
1761–
Hampshire Co., Va., USA
Catherine Burns
1764–
Va., USA
Grandparents
Paulus DeWITT
1727–
Rariton, Henterdon Co., N.J., USA
Catherine DEPUY
1731–1811
Kingston, Ulster Co., N.Y., USA
Great-Grandparents
Paulus DeWITT
1697–1774
Catherine JOHNSON
1706–1774
Johannas DEPUY
1705–1785
Sarah STEENBERGEN
1705–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Barnet DeWITT
1665–1723
Sarah TASSELL
1670–1708
Moses DEPUY
1660–1728
Maritje WYNKOOP
1660–1724

Amos DeWitt's Descendants

1.
AD
Amos DeWitt (26 APR 1801–12 JUN 1876) m. Rachel (Ann) Harris (25 DEC 1803–10 MAY 1886)
  1. 1. Jeremiah DeWitt 1824–
  2. 2. Simon DeWitt 1825–1904 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Carns 1824–1899
    1. 1. Douglas (Washington) DeWitt 1848–1935 m. Cornelia Jenkins 1853–1883
      1. 1. George (Huston) DeWitt 1871–1950 m. Jane Mulligan 1873–1950
        1. 1. Cornelia (Mae) DeWitt 1892–1975
        2. 2. Leo (J.) DeWitt 1895–1981
        3. 3. Ernest (Melvin) DeWitt 1896–1933
        4. 4. Martha (Viola) DeWitt 1899–1923
        5. 5. Ethel (Mildred) DeWitt 1902–1981
        6. 6. Hulda (Marie) DeWitt 1905–1986
        7. 7. Richard (William) DeWitt 1907–2004
        8. 8. James (Wilbur) DeWitt 1909–1959 m. Bertha (Edna) Rockhold 1914–1998
        9. 9. Margaret (Elizabeth) DeWitt 1912–2007
        10. 10. R. (B.) DeWitt 1915–1997
        11. 11. Kenneth (Douglas) DeWitt 1919–1993
      2. 2. Simon DeWitt 1873–1888
      3. 3. Levi DeWitt 1877–1900
      4. 4. Burton (Lorenzo) DeWitt 1881–1925
    2. 2. Simon (Bryant) DeWitt 1850–
    3. 3. Amos DeWitt 1846–
    4. 4. Louisa (J.) DeWitt 1853–
    5. 5. Rachel (Annie) DeWitt 1855–
    6. 6. Charles (Burton) DeWitt 1856–
    7. 7. Martha (B.) DeWitt 1865–
  3. 3. Hiram DeWitt 1827– m. Urena Hollister m. Mary (J.) Husten 1831–1903
    1. 1. Evelene (V.) DeWitt 1853–
    2. 2. Maria (Caroline) DeWitt 1855–
    3. 3. Charles (Melville) DeWitt 1856–
    4. 4. John (W.) DeWitt 1857–
    5. 5. Amos (Fletcher) DeWitt 1862–
    6. 6. Hattie (A.) DeWitt 1865–
    7. 7. Sarah (Josephine) DeWitt 1867–
  4. 4. Martha (Jane) DeWitt 1830–
  5. 5. John DeWitt 1832–
  6. 6. Abraham (Harris) DeWitt 1834–
  7. 7. Mason (Bliss) DeWitt 1836–
  8. 8. Lavina (Mariah) DeWitt 1839–
  9. 9. Charles (Bruce) DeWitt 1843–

Amos DeWitt's Timeline

4 Records

1801
26 APR 1801
Birth of Amos DeWitt in Greenbriar Co., W.V., USA
Greenbriar Co., W.V., USA
1860
17 JUL 1860
Age 59
Amos DeWitt appeared in census in Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA
Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA
1870
11 AUG 1870
Age 69
Amos DeWitt appeared in census in Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA
Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA
1876
12 JUN 1876
Age 75
Death of Amos DeWitt in Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA
Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 APR 1801
    Event Place: Greenbriar Co., W.V., USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Combined Wahlfeld.FTW
    [2] CombinedWahlfeld3.FTW
    [3] bowlby.FTW

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 JUN 1876
    Event Place: Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Combined Wahlfeld.FTW
    [2] CombinedWahlfeld3.FTW
    [3] bowlby.FTW

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 17 JUL 1860
    Event Place: Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 11 AUG 1870
    Event Place: Porter Twp., Delaware Co., Oh., USA
Find more search results for Amos DeWitt

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE