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Francis Dewitt 1853–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1853

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 19 June 1892

Death Location: Liberty, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

Father: Elias Dewitt

Mother: Susen Dewitt

Spouse(s): John Chaffee

Children(s): Decker Chaffee, Mary Chaffie, Perry Chaffee, Carrie Chaffee, Stephen Chaffee

The story of Francis Dewitt began in 1853 in New York. In 1855, Francis Dewitt resided in Liberty, New York, USA. In 1860, Francis Dewitt resided in Liberty, Liberty, Sullivan, New York, USA. Francis Dewitt married John Chaffee, and had children including Carrie Chaffee, Decker M Chaffee, Mary A Chaffie, Perry James Chaffee, Stephen E Chaffee. Francis Dewitt passed away in 1892 in Liberty, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Francis Dewitt began in 1853 in New York.
  • In 1855, Francis Dewitt resided in Liberty, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, Francis Dewitt resided in Liberty, Liberty, Sullivan, New York, USA.
  • Francis Dewitt married John Chaffee, and had children including Carrie Chaffee, Decker M Chaffee, Mary A Chaffie, Perry James Chaffee, Stephen E Chaffee.
  • Francis Dewitt passed away in 1892 in Liberty, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elias Dewitt
1821–
Birth Location: New York
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Susen Dewitt
1821–
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

John Chaffee
1845–1930
Birth Location: Liberty, Sullivan Co., NY
JC

Children(s)

Decker Chaffee
1887–1975
Birth Location: New York
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Mary Chaffie
1877–
Birth Location: New York
MC
Perry Chaffee
1893–1978
Birth Location: Liberty, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
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Carrie Chaffee
1879–1975
Birth Location: –
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Stephen Chaffee
1881–
Birth Location: Wherty N. Y.
SC

Francis Dewitt's Ancestors

Self
Francis Dewitt
1853–1892
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Elias Dewitt
1821–
New York
Susen Dewitt
1821–
New York
Grandparents
Elizabeth Freer
1793–1827
Rhinebeck Flats. Dutchess Cty, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elias Freer
1747–1831
Mary Kleeck
1755–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simeon Frere
1721–1797

Francis Dewitt's Descendants

1.
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Francis Dewitt (Abt 1853–19 June 1892) m. John Chaffee (29 Dec 1845–27 Feb 1930)
  1. 1. Decker (M) Chaffee 1887–1975 m. Ethel Chaffee 1900– m. Ivah Chaffee 1889–
    1. 1. Francis (A) Chaffee 1912–
    2. 2. Alfred (D) Chaffee 1920–
    3. 3. Nelson (J) Chaffee 1915–
    4. 4. Madeline (C) Chaffee 1913–
  2. 2. Mary (A.) Chaffie 1877–
  3. 3. Perry (James) Chaffee 1893–1978
  4. 4. Carrie Chaffee 1879–1975
  5. 5. Stephen (E) Chaffee 1881–

Francis Dewitt's Timeline

7 Records

1853
Abt 1853
Birth of Francis Dewitt in New York
New York
1855
1855
Age 2
Francis Dewitt resided here in Liberty, New York, USA
Liberty, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 7
Francis Dewitt resided here in Liberty, Liberty, Sullivan, New York, USA
Liberty, Liberty, Sullivan, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
Francis Dewitt resided here in Liberty, Liberty Falls, Sullivan, New York, USA
Liberty, Liberty Falls, Sullivan, New York, USA
1875
1875
Age 22
Francis Dewitt resided here in Liberty, Sullivan, New York, USA
Liberty, Sullivan, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
Francis Dewitt resided here in Liberty, Sullivan, New York, USA
Liberty, Sullivan, New York, USA
1892
19 June 1892
Age 39
Death of Francis Dewitt in Liberty, New York, USA
Liberty, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1853
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Sullivan, New York; Roll: M593_1102; Page: 562B
    [3] New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855
    [4] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Liberty, Sullivan, New York; Roll: M653_866; Page: 306; Family History Library Fi
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Liberty, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Liberty, Liberty, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Liberty, Sullivan, New York; Roll: M653_866; Page: 306; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Liberty, Liberty Falls, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Sullivan, New York; Roll: M593_1102; Page: 562B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Liberty, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1875, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Liberty, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: E.d. 2, Liberty
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 June 1892
    Event Place: Liberty, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, U.S., Death Index, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Liberty, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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