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Jacob Witt 1843–1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1843

Birth Location: Crab Orchard, Lee, VA

Death Date: 10 Mar 1893

Death Location: Keokee, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Anthony Whit

Mother: Lucinda Whit

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Johnson

Children(s): Amanda Witt, Thomas McFadden, James Witt, George Witt, Charles Witt, Anthony Witt, John Witt, Randolph Witt

Jacob Witt was born in 1843 in Crab Orchard, Lee, VA, the child of Anthony Whit And Lucinda Whit. In 1850, Jacob Witt resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Jacob Witt resided in Western District, Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA. Jacob Witt married Elizabeth Johnson, and had children including Amanda I Witt, Anthony Witt, Charles Newton Witt, George Sylvester Witt, James Floyd Witt, John Harvey Witt, Randolph L Rando Witt, Thomas Mcfadden. Jacob Witt passed away in 1893 in Keokee, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Jacob Witt was born in 1843 in Crab Orchard, Lee, VA, the child of Anthony Whit And Lucinda Whit.
  • In 1850, Jacob Witt resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Jacob Witt resided in Western District, Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA.
  • Jacob Witt married Elizabeth Johnson, and had children including Amanda I Witt, Anthony Witt, Charles Newton Witt, George Sylvester Witt, James Floyd Witt, John Harvey Witt, Randolph L Rando Witt, Thomas Mcfadden.
  • Jacob Witt passed away in 1893 in Keokee, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Anthony Whit
1825–1895
Birth Location: Virginia
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Lucinda Whit
1820–1890
Birth Location: Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Johnson
1842–1889
Birth Location: Virginia
EJ

Children(s)

Amanda Witt
1869–1875
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, United States
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Thomas McFadden
1875–1939
Birth Location: Jonesville, Va.
TM
James Witt
1867–1933
Birth Location: Lee County, Viginia
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George Witt
1880–1929
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Charles Witt
1876–1923
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
CW
Anthony Witt
1874–1911
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
AW
John Witt
1865–1939
Birth Location: Lee Co, VA
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Randolph Witt
1892–1961
Birth Location: Saint Charles, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
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Jacob Witt's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Witt
1843–1893
Birth Place: Crab Orchard, Lee, VA
Parents
Anthony Whit
1825–1895
Virginia
Lucinda Whit
1820–1890
Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Witt's Descendants

1.
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Jacob Witt (Abt. 1843–10 Mar 1893) m. Elizabeth Johnson (Abt. 1842–30 May 1889)
  1. 1. Amanda (I) Witt 1869–1875
  2. 2. Thomas McFadden 1875–1939 m. Matilda (\ Tilda (McFadden, Witt-m1915)) Evans 1895–1977
    1. 1. Edna Mcfadden 1912–1984 m. George (Sylvester) Witt 1880–1929 m. Albert (C) Fromsdorf 1910–1984
      1. 1. Samuel (Creech) Fromsdorf 1947–2013 m. Cecelia (Mae) Fromsdorf 1938–1994
      2. 2. Mary Creech 1941–2023 m. Frank Murtari 1929–1967
      3. 3. Joe (Lee) Creech 1938–2021
      4. 4. John (L) Creech 1936–2009
      5. 5. Charles (William) Creech 1934–2013 m. Jean (Carrol) Dailey 1935–2022 m. Charlotte Forjone 1934–1973
      6. 6. Robert (J) Creech 1932–2012
    2. 2. Ellis (Mc) Fadden 1910–1999 m. Rachel (M) Caudill 1912–1999 m. Ollie Gross 1921–2002
      1. 1. Stella (Marie) McFadden 1934–2006
      2. 2. Ellis McFadden 1932–1932
    3. 3. Bill Witt 1927–1943
    4. 4. Bessie ((Creech)) Witt 1918– m. Joseph (Craft) Creech 1907–1985
      1. 1. Dillard (Lee) Creech –1936
      2. 2. Melvin (Vincent) Creech 1941–2021 m. Annie Jackson 1936–2008 m. Phyllis (Ann) Roark 1941–2024
    5. 5. Samuel Witt 1916–1970 m. Sarah (A) Witt 1923–1976
      1. 1. John (Thomas) Witt 1946–2000
    6. 6. Eva (Pearl) Smith 1915–1985 m. Robert (Conner) Smith 1915–1967
      1. 1. Ronald (Lee) Smith 1945–2019
  3. 3. James (Floyd) Witt 1867–1933
  4. 4. George (Sylvester) Witt 1880–1929 m. Edna Mcfadden 1912–1984 m. Anna (E) Witt 1868–
  5. 5. Charles (Newton) Witt 1876–1923 m. Sarah (B) Witt 1879–1959
    1. 1. Hazel (Shell) Lemar 1916–1980 m. John (F Shell) Jr 1907–1956
      1. 1. Billy (Lynn) Shell 1937–2005
      2. 2. Barbara (Ann) Shell 1939–1998
      3. 3. Peggy (Jane) Shell 1946–2008
    2. 2. Elender Witt 1907–
    3. 3. Mattie (Edith Witt) Jessee 1899–1977 m. Stewart (Victor) Leonard 1901–1974
      1. 1. Doris (J) Jessee 1928–1995 m. Willard (H.) Brewer 1925–2007
      2. 2. Ann (Ruth) Jessee 1926–2007 m. Wayne (Walter) Livesay 1922–2009
      3. 3. Earl Jessee 1921–2003 m. Vera (W) Jessee 1922–
      4. 4. Anne (V) Leonard 1926–2007 m. Joseph (S) Jessee 1923–2012
    4. 4. Bessie Witt 1898–
    5. 5. Annie (Magrulla) Montgomery 1902–1989 m. Charlie (Thomas) Montgomery 1900–1974
      1. 1. Annie (Montgomery) Currin 1923–2002 m. John (Andrew) Currin 1927–1983
        1. 1. Barbara (Ann) Pruitt 1944–2016 m. William (T. Pruitt) Sr 1941–2004
        2. 2. John (A Currin) Jr 1950–2004 m. Linda (Faye) Dickerson 1948–2013
      2. 2. Mary (Goldie) Montgomery 1924–2004 m. Charles (Norman) Tunstall 1920–1990
      3. 3. Willie (L.) Montgomery 1932–1999 m. Cabell (Wesley) Perkins 1921–1991
        1. 1. Deborah (Gail Perkins) Hare 1951–2014 m. Gary (W) Hare 1950–1993
        2. 2. Judith (Ann) Perkins 1949–2021
      4. 4. Mae (Montgomery) Green 1936–1997 m. Issac (Edward Green) Jr 1932–1995
  6. 6. Anthony Witt 1874–1911
  7. 7. John (Harvey) Witt 1865–1939
  8. 8. Randolph (L.'Rando') Witt 1892–1961

Jacob Witt's Timeline

8 Records

1843
Abt. 1843
Birth of Jacob Witt in Crab Orchard, Lee, VA
Crab Orchard, Lee, VA
1850
1850
Age 7
Jacob Witt resided here in District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
Jacob Witt resided here in Western District, Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
Western District, Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 27
Jacob Witt resided here in Rocky Station, Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
Rocky Station, Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 37
Jacob Witt resided here in Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
1890
11 Nov 1890
Age 47
Jacob Witt was married in Lee Co, VA
Lee Co, VA
1893
10 Mar 1893
Age 50
Death of Jacob Witt in Pocket, Lee Co. Virginia
Pocket, Lee Co. Virginia
1895
21 Jan 1895
Age 52
Jacob Witt was married in Lee, VA
Lee, VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1843
    Event Place: Crab Orchard, Lee, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [3] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (Nara); Washington, D.c.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of Florida; Catalog Name: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in C
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1375; Page: 215b; Enumeration District: 042
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M593_1658; Page: 293B
    [7] 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: Western District, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M653_1357; Page: 922; Family History Libra
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 31, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 955; Page: 413a
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1890
    Event Place: Lee Co, VA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1895
    Event Place: Lee, VA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 31, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 955; Page: 413a

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western District, Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, 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: Western District, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M653_1357; Page: 922; Family History Libra

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rocky Station, Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M593_1658; Page: 293B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Virginia, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1375; Page: 215b; Enumeration District: 042

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Docket
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Va, Usa; Virginia, Birth Registers, 1853-1911

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lee County, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lee, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Va, Usa; Virginia, Birth Registers, 1853-1911

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1893
    Event Place: Pocket, Lee Co. Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Keokee, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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