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Benjamin Witmer 1743–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Oct 1743

Birth Location: Lanc, County, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 9 Jan 1822

Death Location: Lanc, County, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: John Witmer

Mother: Francis Roland

Spouse(s): Anna Brubacher

Children(s): Benjamin Witmer, Elizabeth Witmer, Johannes Witmer, Abraham Witmer

In 1743, Benjamin Witmer entered the world in Lanc, County, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Witmer And Francis Fronica Roland. Benjamin Witmer married Anna Nissly G 71 Brubacher, and had children including Abraham Witmer, Benjamin Brubaker Witmer, Elizabeth Brubacher Witmer, Johannes Witmer. Benjamin Witmer passed away in 1822 in Lanc, County, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1743, Benjamin Witmer entered the world in Lanc, County, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Witmer And Francis Fronica Roland.
  • Benjamin Witmer married Anna Nissly G 71 Brubacher, and had children including Abraham Witmer, Benjamin Brubaker Witmer, Elizabeth Brubacher Witmer, Johannes Witmer.
  • Benjamin Witmer passed away in 1822 in Lanc, County, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Benjamin Witmer's Ancestors

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Benjamin Witmer
1743–1822
Birth Place: Lanc, County, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John Witmer
1719–1794
Lampeter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Francis ("Fronica") Roland
1720–1789
Germany
Grandparents
Benjamin (Benedict Whitmore\Witmer) Sr
1669–1756
Biglen, Bern, Switzerland
Maria (Barbara Weidner (Witmer) -maternal 8th great) grandmother-Immigrant
1679–1744
Tuengental, Schabisch Hall, Jugslkries Wuerttemberg
Annam (Mariam) Suepers
1693–1767
Ratzwiller, Bas Rhin, Alsace, France
Johannes ("Hannes" (John) Roland * Rowland) Reuland
1682–1763
Scharenstetten, Alb-Donau-Kreis, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Jakob Witmer
1623–1687
Mrs Witmer
1649–
Hanß Weidners
1653–1721
Appolonia Scheüder
1652–1723
Philipp Rauscher
1660–1743
Anna Graesel
1669–1725
HANS REUHLAND
1648–1710
Anna Schuhmacher
1654–1724
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hans Whittner
1590–1656
Margaretha Bentz
1598–1637
Anna HEUSERS
1618–1665
Laurentz\Lorenz Rauscher
1615–1700
Barbara (Raucher)
1625–1690
Susanna Jost
1641–1706
Martin Graesel
1641–1706
Lienhart II
1609–1709
Barbara Krauch
1614–1687
Peter Schumacher
1614–1670
Anna Seiler
1622–1663

Benjamin Witmer's Descendants

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Benjamin Witmer (9 Oct 1743–9 Jan 1822) m. Anna (Nissly (G)71) Brubacher (1747–)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Brubaker) Witmer 1772–1851 m. Esther Buckwalter 1774–1824
    1. 1. Lydia (B.) Witmer 1805–1851
    2. 2. Benjamin (B.) Witmer 1809–1886 m. Lydia Witmer 1812–
      1. 1. Reuben Witmer 1832–
      2. 2. Henry Witmer 1834–
      3. 3. Mary (A) Witmer 1838–
      4. 4. Isaac Witmer 1840–
      5. 5. Saml Witmer 1842–
      6. 6. S (E) Witmer 1844–
      7. 7. Ben (F) Witmer 1846–
    3. 3. Nancy (B.) Witmer 1795–1856
    4. 4. Polly (B.) Witmer 1797–1878
    5. 5. David (B.) Witmer 1800–1876 m. Anna (RUTT) (ROOT) 1798–1868
      1. 1. Abraham (R.) WITMER 1827–1904 m. Mary (Ann) Kendig 1832–1893 m. Mary (Ann) Kendig 1832–1893
        1. 1. Amelia Witmer 1855–
        2. 2. David (Hartman) Witmer 1858–1920 m. Ella (Mae) Witmer 1866–1921
        3. 3. Susan Witmer 1860–
        4. 4. Annie Witmer 1861–
    6. 6. Elizabeth (B.) Witmer 1803–1859
    7. 7. Anna Witmer 1795–1886
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Brubacher) Witmer 1770–1850
  3. 3. Johannes Witmer 1765–
  4. 4. Abraham Witmer 1766–

Benjamin Witmer's Timeline

2 Records

1743
9 Oct 1743
Birth of Benjamin Witmer in Lanc, County, Pennsylvania, United States
Lanc, County, Pennsylvania, United States
1822
9 Jan 1822
Age 79
Death of Benjamin Witmer in Lanc, County, Pennsylvania, United States
Lanc, County, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1743
    Event Place: Lanc, County, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S., Mennonite Vital Records
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1822
    Event Place: Lanc, County, Pennsylvania, United States

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