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Elijah Witter 1734–1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 SEP 1734

Birth Location: Preston, New London, CT

Death Date: 26 AUG 1807

Death Location: Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA

Father: Joseph Witter

Mother: Elizabeth Gore

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Story, Lucy Park

Children(s): Sabra WITTER, Joshua Witter, Dolly Witter, Ashsah Witter, David Witter, Polly Witter, Hannah Witter, Esther Witter, Elijah Witter, Elizabeth Witter, Lucy Witter, Eunice Witter, Abigail Witter, Park Witter, Zipporah Witter, Sarah Witter

The story of Elijah Witter began in 1734 in Preston, New London, CT. In 1800, Elijah Witter resided in Seneca, Ontario, New York. Elijah Witter married Elizabeth Story, Lucy Park, and had children including Abigail Witter, Ashsah Witter, David Witter, Dolly Witter, Elijah Witter, Elizabeth Witter, Esther Witter, Eunice Witter, Hannah Witter, Joshua Witter, Lucy Witter, Park Witter, Polly Witter, Sabra Witter, Sarah Witter, Zipporah Witter. Elijah Witter passed away in 1807 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah Witter began in 1734 in Preston, New London, CT.
  • In 1800, Elijah Witter resided in Seneca, Ontario, New York.
  • Elijah Witter married Elizabeth Story, Lucy Park, and had children including Abigail Witter, Ashsah Witter, David Witter, Dolly Witter, Elijah Witter, Elizabeth Witter, Esther Witter, Eunice Witter, Hannah Witter, Joshua Witter, Lucy Witter, Park Witter, Polly Witter, Sabra Witter, Sarah Witter, Zipporah Witter.
  • Elijah Witter passed away in 1807 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elijah Witter's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Witter
1734–1807
Birth Place: Preston, New London, CT
Parents
Joseph Witter
1698–1791
Preston, Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Elizabeth Gore
1704–1761
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Ebenezer Witter
1668–1712
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Dorothy Morgan
1676–1759
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Samuel Gore
1681–1756
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah Draper
1686–1741
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Josiah Witter
1638–1690
Elizabeth Wheeler
1648–1672
Joseph Morgan
1646–1704
Dorothy Parke
1652–1704
Samuel Gore
1651–1692
Elizabeth Weld
1655–1725
Moses Draper
1663–1693
Hannah Chandler
1669–1692
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Witter
1584–1659
Hannah CHURCHMAN
1616–1659
Thomas Wheeler
1602–1686
Mary Beckley
1620–1654
James Morgan
1607–1685
Margery Hill
1611–1690
Thomas Parke
1615–1709
Dorothy Thompson
1624–1709
John Gore
–1657
Rhoda Gardner
1605–1693
*John Weld
1623–1691
*Margaret Bowen
1629–1692
James Draper
1622–1697
Miriam Stansfield
1625–1701
John Chandler
1634–1703
Elizabeth Douglas
1641–1705

Elijah Witter's Descendants

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Elijah Witter (15 SEP 1734–26 AUG 1807) m. Elizabeth Story (1749-09–17 JAN 1845) m. Lucy Park (1736–8 FEB 1770)
  1. 1. Sabra WITTER 1782–1815 m. John BASSETT 1778–1834
    1. 1. Elijah (W.) BASSETT 1801–1847 m. Anna SNEDAKER 1803–1876
      1. 1. Immer ((Emmer) B.) BASSETT 1828–1900 m. Isabelle (Welsie) ARMSTRONG 1830–1861 m. Hannah (D) Siders 1844–1900 m. Sarah (J) Freeland 1842–1877
        1. 1. Sarah (Corinthia) BASSETT 1850–1921 m. Andrew (J) Imus 1840–1921
        2. 2. Kate (W) Bassett 1860–
        3. 3. Elijah (Bardon) Bassett 1858–
        4. 4. Frances (Ellen) Bassett 1855–1927
        5. 5. John (R) Bassett 1854–
        6. 6. George (W) Bassett 1852–
        7. 7. Daniel (Parmenas) Bassett 1849–
        8. 8. Della Bassett 1883–1934
        9. 9. Belle (B) Bassett 1881–1936
        10. 10. Charles (F) Bassett 1867–1880
        11. 11. Charles (F) Bassett 1867–
        12. 12. Annie Basset 1865–1880
      2. 2. Ferdinand (W) Bassett 1842–1919
      3. 3. Lavina Bassett 1835–1901
      4. 4. John (W) Bassett 1830–1888
    2. 2. Arminda Bassett 1812–1833
    3. 3. George Bassett 1808–1887
    4. 4. Eli Bassett 1807–1830
    5. 5. Peninah Bassett 1804–1840
  2. 2. Joshua Witter 1791–1875
  3. 3. Dolly Witter 1789–1822
  4. 4. Ashsah Witter 1787–1877
  5. 5. David Witter 1786–1857
  6. 6. Polly Witter 1781–1853
  7. 7. Hannah Witter 1779–1824
  8. 8. Esther Witter 1778–1817
  9. 9. Elijah Witter 1775–1807
  10. 10. Elizabeth Witter 1773–1872
  11. 11. Lucy Witter 1771–1810
  12. 12. Eunice Witter 1768–1769
  13. 13. Abigail Witter 1765–
  14. 14. Park Witter 1763–1807
  15. 15. Zipporah Witter 1760–
  16. 16. Sarah Witter 1757–

Elijah Witter's Timeline

4 Records

1734
15 SEP 1734
Birth of Elijah Witter in Preston, New London, CT
Preston, New London, CT
1800
1800
Age 66
Elijah Witter resided here in Seneca, Ontario, New York
Seneca, Ontario, New York
1807
26 AUG 1807
Age 73
Death of Elijah Witter in Preston, Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Preston, Norwich, Connecticut, USA
1807
29 SEP 1807
Age 73
Elijah Witter - Probate in Ontario, New York, USA
Ontario, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 SEP 1734
    Event Place: Preston, New London, CT
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1734; Birth city: Preston; Birth state: CT.
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 702.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: PC3.
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 697.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: PC3.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Seneca, Ontario, New York
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Seneca, Ontario, New York; Series: M32; Roll: 28; Page: 500; Image: 109; Family History Library Film: 193716

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Preston
    Record Source: Connecticut Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 AUG 1807
    Event Place: Preston, Norwich, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1795-1924; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Ontario County); Probate Place: Ontario, New York

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 29 SEP 1807
    Event Place: Ontario, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1795-1924; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Ontario County); Probate Place: Ontario, New York

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