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John Henry DeWitt 1835–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1835

Birth Location: Garrett County, Maryland

Death Date: 28 May 1913

Death Location: Maryland, United States

Father: Joseph Dewitt

Mother: Elizabeth Casteel

Spouse(s): Margaret Hauck

Children(s): William DeWitt, Truman DeWitt, Mary DeWitt, John DeWitt, Daniel DeWitt, Charles DeWitt, Sarah DeWitt, Mattie Dewitt, Laura Dewitt, Celia Dewitt

John Henry DeWitt was born in 1835 in Garrett County, Maryland, the child of Joseph Dewitt And Elizabeth Casteel. In 1600, John Henry DeWitt resided in USA. In 1840, John Henry DeWitt resided in Selbysport, Allegany, Maryland, USA. John Henry DeWitt married Margaret Mary Mary Hauck, and had children including Celia Dewitt, Charles Somerfield Dewitt, Daniel Dewitt, John Michael Dewitt, Laura E Dewitt, Mary Martha Dewitt, Mattie Dewitt, Sarah Dewitt, Truman Clifford Dewitt, Virginia C Dewitt, William Lucien Dewitt. John Henry DeWitt passed away in 1913 in Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • John Henry DeWitt was born in 1835 in Garrett County, Maryland, the child of Joseph Dewitt And Elizabeth Casteel.
  • In 1600, John Henry DeWitt resided in USA.
  • In 1840, John Henry DeWitt resided in Selbysport, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • John Henry DeWitt married Margaret Mary Mary Hauck, and had children including Celia Dewitt, Charles Somerfield Dewitt, Daniel Dewitt, John Michael Dewitt, Laura E Dewitt, Mary Martha Dewitt, Mattie Dewitt, Sarah Dewitt, Truman Clifford Dewitt, Virginia C Dewitt, William Lucien Dewitt.
  • John Henry DeWitt passed away in 1913 in Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Dewitt
1804–1865
Birth Location: Preston County, WV
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Elizabeth Casteel
1805–1865
Birth Location: Allegany County, Maryland
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Hauck
1842–1907
Birth Location: Allegany County (now Garrett Co.), Maryland, USA
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Children(s)

William DeWitt
1859–1923
Birth Location: Maryland
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Truman DeWitt
1880–1951
Birth Location: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
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Mary DeWitt
1859–1938
Birth Location: Garrett County, Maryland
MD
John DeWitt
1879–1932
Birth Location: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
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Daniel DeWitt
1872–1920
Birth Location: Maryland
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Charles DeWitt
1867–1913
Birth Location: Garrett Co. MD
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Sarah DeWitt
1860–1921
Birth Location: Maryland
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Mattie Dewitt
1859–1938
Birth Location: Sang Run, Garrett County, Maryland, USA
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Laura Dewitt
1884–1966
Birth Location: Sang Run, Maryland
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Celia Dewitt
1869–
Birth Location: Maryland
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John DeWitt's Ancestors

Self
John DeWitt
1835–1913
Birth Place: Garrett County, Maryland
Parents
Joseph Dewitt
1804–1865
Preston County, WV
Elizabeth Casteel
1805–1865
Allegany County, Maryland
Grandparents
Peter DeWitt
1753–1843
Sussex Co, NJ
Sarah (Rebecca) Wetzel
1760–
Shadrack Casteel
1780–1850
Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth DeWitt
1786–1814
Wawarsing, Ulster, British Colonial America, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ezekiel DeWitt
1741–1760
Maria Keller
1739–1790
Martin Jr.
1724–1772
Thomas Casteel
–1795
Sarah Casteel
1750–
William Dewitt
1731–1796
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jan DeWitt
1718–1776
Annetje Osterhoudt
1712–1776
Jacob Keller
1713–1744
Barbara Heyn
1718–1740
Shadrack Casteel
1735–1795
Laurena Markwood
1733–
Edmund III
1715–1772
Rebecca Williams
1716–1773
Egbert Dewitt
1699–1761
Mary Nottingham
1704–1759

John DeWitt's Descendants

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John (Henry) DeWitt (1835–28 May 1913) m. Margaret (Mary "Mary") Hauck (February 1842–1907)
  1. 1. William (Lucien) DeWitt 1859–1923 m. Catherine (Elizabeth) Sanders 1862–1942
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) DeWitt 1893–1993 m. Gilbert (Carroll) Weimer 1879–1960
      1. 1. Alfreda (Wonedale) Weimer 1924–2007 m. George (Edward Root,) Jr. 1920–2002
        1. 1. Sheila (Elaine) Root 1944–2022 m. John (Jacob "Ray") Durst 1935–2023 m. Harry (Eugene) Werdebaugh 1942–2018
      2. 2. Alfred (William) Weimer 1914–1938
      3. 3. Samuel (Carroll) Weimer 1922–1936
      4. 4. Oliver (Edward) Weimer 1929–1998
      5. 5. Mabel (Elizabeth) Weimer 1916–2006 m. Arnold (J.) Savage 1902–1980
      6. 6. LeEsta (Evelyn) Weimer 1918–2003 m. Aubrey (O.) Savage 1903–1970
        1. 1. Aleta (Jane Goodman) Savage 1944–2007
      7. 7. Betty (E.) Weimer 1933–1936
      8. 8. Gladys (Irene) Weimer 1921–1983 m. Edward (Vincent) Syrek 1911–1967
        1. 1. Barbara (Jean) Syrek 1939–2001
        2. 2. Carol (Elizabeth) Syrek 1941–2016
        3. 3. Georgia (Lee) Syrek 1945–2016
        4. 4. Stephanie ("Stevie") Syrek –2022
      9. 9. Everett (Boyd) Weimer 1930–1991
      10. 10. Alma (Maxine) Weimer 1925–2022 m. Wilfred Hebden 1920–2001
    2. 2. David (Arthur) DeWitt 1901–1942 m. Irene (G) Dewitt 1907–1994
      1. 1. Arthur (W) Dewitt 1924–1998 m. Lavina (Mae ( Jeri) Dewitt) Dorsey 1917–1998
    3. 3. Daisy (Patricia) DeWitt 1903–1981 m. Marshall McCabe 1897–1954
      1. 1. Denver (Paul McCabe) Sr 1922–2000 m. Winona (I) George 1923–2009 m. Marilyn (Cecelia) Spanarkel 1931–2000
        1. 1. Denver (Paul McCabe) Jr 1942–1995
      2. 2. Beulah (Francis) McCabe 1920–1995 m. Lester (Burl) Shockey 1918–1999
        1. 1. Lester (B Shockey) Jr 1951–2013
      3. 3. Darrell (Carlton) McCabe 1925–2002 m. Gloria (Lewanna) Stalnaker 1926–1999
    4. 4. John (William) DeWitt 1897–1947 m. Emma (Viola) Ashby 1897–1987
      1. 1. Stanley (William DeWitt) Sr. 1918–2004 m. Betty (Louise) Rodeheaver 1924–2009
        1. 1. Carl (Edward) Dewitt 1942–1967
      2. 2. Peggy (Lee) DeWitt 1942–1974
      3. 3. Wanda (Caroline) Dewitt 1930–2008
      4. 4. Marie (Evelyn) DeWitt 1924–2006
      5. 5. Harold (Edward) DeWitt 1921–1977
    5. 5. Charles (Robert) Dewitt 1892–1916
    6. 6. Charlotte (Ellen) DeWitt 1899–1986 m. William (Harrison) Dewitt 1892–1973
      1. 1. Lorraine (Catherine) DeWitt 1935–1982
      2. 2. Oliver (Bliss) DeWitt 1933–2003
      3. 3. Boyd (William) Dewitt 1931–1998
      4. 4. Alberta (Marietta) DeWitt 1929–1944
      5. 5. Virgie (Marie) Dewitt 1926–1998 m. Cecil (W) Welch 1925–1998
      6. 6. Roy (Edward) Dewitt 1922–1974
  2. 2. Truman (Clifford) DeWitt 1880–1951 m. Theodosia Friend 1885–1956
    1. 1. Alice (Irene) DeWitt 1920–2001
    2. 2. Gertrude DeWitt 1907–1989
  3. 3. Mary (Martha) DeWitt 1859–1938 m. Stepehn (Willis) Friend 1849–1937
  4. 4. John (Michael) DeWitt 1879–1932 m. Amy Friend 1884–
    1. 1. Foster Dewitt 1907–
    2. 2. Florence Dewitt 1913–
  5. 5. Daniel DeWitt 1872–1920 m. Arlena (Elizabeth) DeWitt 1880–1964
    1. 1. Erville (Columbus) DeWitt 1897–1976
    2. 2. Loyd (O) Dewitt 1899–1938
    3. 3. Okey (James Dewitt,) Sr. 1902–1965
    4. 4. Howard (R) DeWitt 1910–1989
    5. 5. George (Whirley) DeWitt 1902–1922
    6. 6. Carl Dewitt 1907–
    7. 7. Margaret (Evelyn) DeWitt 1913–1973
  6. 6. Charles (Somerfield) DeWitt 1867–1913 m. Elisa (Mae) Savage 1880–
  7. 7. Sarah DeWitt 1860–1921 m. Joseph Sines 1875–
    1. 1. John (A) Sines 1892–
    2. 2. Minie (L) Sines 1897–
  8. 8. Mattie Dewitt 1859–1938 m. Stephen (Willis Friend) Jr. 1849–1937
    1. 1. Lindsey (Ellis) Friend 1893–1944
    2. 2. Blanche (Effie) Friend 1892–1969
    3. 3. Pearl (McClain) Friend 1900–1947
    4. 4. Mathias (Daniel) Friend 1895–1911
    5. 5. Elva (Rebecca) Friend 1886–1941
    6. 6. William (Dennis) Friend 1884–1904
    7. 7. Alvin (Harrison) Friend 1888–1952
    8. 8. Lacey (Vylena) Friend 1886–1964
    9. 9. Daisy (Ethel) Friend 1901–1938
    10. 10. Vesta (Marie) Friend 1908–1987
    11. 11. Mary (Cornelia) Friend 1881–1973
  9. 9. Laura (E) Dewitt 1884–1966
    1. 1. Chaunce (Joseph) Merrill 1883–
  10. 10. Celia Dewitt 1869–

John DeWitt's Timeline

9 Records

1600
1600-1942
John Henry DeWitt resided here in USA
USA
1835
1835
Birth of John Henry DeWitt in Garrett County, Maryland
Garrett County, Maryland
1840
1840
Age 5
John Henry DeWitt resided here in Selbysport, Allegany, Maryland, USA
Selbysport, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1850
1850
Age 15
John Henry DeWitt resided here in District 10, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 10, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1860
1860
Age 25
John Henry DeWitt resided here in District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1870
1870
Age 35
John Henry DeWitt resided here in District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1880
1880
Age 45
John Henry DeWitt resided here in Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1888
26 May 1888
Age 53
John Henry DeWitt resided here in Oakland, Maryland, USA
Oakland, Maryland, USA
1913
28 May 1913
Age 78
Death of John Henry DeWitt in Maryland, United States
Maryland, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1835
    Event Place: Garrett County, Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 095551-098100
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 509; Family History Film: 1254509; Page: 352C; Enumeration District: 098; Image: 0721
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Image: 396499
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M653_456; Page: 633; Image: 633; Family History Library Film: 803456
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M432_277; Page: 43A; Image: 91
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1600-1942
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Hoyes of Maryland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Selbysport, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Selbysport, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: 156; Page: 82; Family History Library Film: 0013182

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 10, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M432_277; Page: 43A; Image: 91

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Maryland, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1776-1890, Jackson, Ron V.; Accelerated Indexing Systems, Comp.; Maryland Census, 1772-1890
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M653_456; Page: 633; Image: 633; Family History Library Film: 803456

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Image: 396499

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 509; Family History Film: 1254509; Page: 352C; Enumeration District: 098; Image: 0721

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 May 1888
    Event Place: Oakland, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Maryland, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Republican; Publication Date: 26 May 1888; Publication Place: Oakland, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana and Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1913
    Event Place: Maryland, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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