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Joseph Dewitt 1804–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1804

Birth Location: Preston County, WV

Death Date: 1865

Death Location: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA

Father: Peter DeWitt

Mother: Sarah Wetzel

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Casteel

Children(s): John DeWitt, Huldah DeWitt, Rebecca DeWitt, Thomas Dewitt, Sarah DeWitt, Susan DeWitt, Archibald DeWitt, James DeWitt, William DeWitt, James DeWitt, Richard DeWitt, Susan DeWitt

The story of Joseph Dewitt began in 1804 in Preston County, WV. In 1600, Joseph Dewitt resided in USA. In 1830, Joseph Dewitt resided in District 1, Allegany, Maryland, USA. Joseph Dewitt married Elizabeth Casteel, and had children including Archibald Casteel Dewitt, Huldah Dewitt, James Dewitt, John Henry Dewitt, Rebecca Dewitt, Richard Dewitt, Sarah Ann Dewitt, Susan Dewitt, Thomas Dewitt, William Dewitt. Joseph Dewitt passed away in 1865 in Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Dewitt began in 1804 in Preston County, WV.
  • In 1600, Joseph Dewitt resided in USA.
  • In 1830, Joseph Dewitt resided in District 1, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • Joseph Dewitt married Elizabeth Casteel, and had children including Archibald Casteel Dewitt, Huldah Dewitt, James Dewitt, John Henry Dewitt, Rebecca Dewitt, Richard Dewitt, Sarah Ann Dewitt, Susan Dewitt, Thomas Dewitt, William Dewitt.
  • Joseph Dewitt passed away in 1865 in Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter DeWitt
1753–1843
Birth Location: Sussex Co, NJ
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Sarah Wetzel
1760–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Casteel
1805–1865
Birth Location: Allegany County, Maryland
EC

Children(s)

John DeWitt
1835–1913
Birth Location: Garrett County, Maryland
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Huldah DeWitt
1822–1895
Birth Location: Allegany County (now Garrett Co.), Maryland, USA
HD
Rebecca DeWitt
1845–1860
Birth Location: Garrett Co., Maryland
RD
Thomas Dewitt
1832–1902
Birth Location: , Garrett, Maryland, USA
TD
Sarah DeWitt
1829–1896
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
SD
Susan DeWitt
1825–1884
Birth Location: Maryland
SD
Archibald DeWitt
1837–1913
Birth Location: , Garrett, Maryland, USA
AD
James DeWitt
1826–1850
Birth Location: , Garrett, Maryland, USA
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William DeWitt
1827–1899
Birth Location: , , Maryland, USA
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James DeWitt
1826–1899
Birth Location: , Garrett, Maryland, USA
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Richard DeWitt
1840–1904
Birth Location: Allegany, Maryland, United States
RD
Susan DeWitt
1825–1884
Birth Location: Maryland
SD

Joseph Dewitt's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Dewitt
1804–1865
Birth Place: Preston County, WV
Parents
Peter DeWitt
1753–1843
Sussex Co, NJ
Sarah (Rebecca) Wetzel
1760–
Grandparents
Ezekiel DeWitt
1741–1760
Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
Maria Keller
1739–1790
,Sussex,New Jersey,USA
Martin (Wetzel) Jr.
1724–1772
Achim, Verden, Lower Saxony, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Jan DeWitt
1718–1776
Annetje Osterhoudt
1712–1776
Jacob Keller
1713–1744
Barbara Heyn
1718–1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lucas DeWitt
1674–1703
Annatje Delva
1675–1700
Peter Oosterhout
1665–1751
Heyltje Schutt
1673–1751
Johan Keller
1670–1796
Anna Adam
1678–1796
Hartman Heyn
1694–1733
Marytjen Tack
1696–1725

Joseph Dewitt's Descendants

1.
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Joseph Dewitt (1804–1865) m. Elizabeth Casteel (1805–1865)
  1. 1. John (Henry) DeWitt 1835–1913 m. Margaret (Mary "Mary") Hauck 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
        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
        7. 7. Betty (E.) Weimer 1933–1936
        8. 8. Gladys (Irene) Weimer 1921–1983 m. Edward (Vincent) Syrek 1911–1967
        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
        2. 2. Beulah (Francis) McCabe 1920–1995 m. Lester (Burl) Shockey 1918–1999
        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
        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–
  2. 2. Huldah DeWitt 1822–1895
  3. 3. Rebecca DeWitt 1845–1860
  4. 4. Thomas Dewitt 1832–1902 m. Nancy (Anne Jackson) DeWitt 1830–1905
    1. 1. Elizabeth (C) DeWitt 1862–1942
    2. 2. William (Delphia) DeWitt 1874–1949
    3. 3. Sophronia DeWitt 1858–1933
    4. 4. Adaline DeWitt 1891–1892
    5. 5. Lafayette DeWitt 1862–1945
    6. 6. Rebecca (Louisa) DeWitt 1855–
    7. 7. Rufus (Mansil) DeWitt 1860–1918 m. Betty (Elizabeth) Welch 1870–1953
    8. 8. George (W) DeWitt 1852–1894
    9. 9. Matthew (Henry) Dewitt 1866–1911
    10. 10. Isabella DeWitt 1854–
    11. 11. Susan (Etta) DeWitt 1868–
  5. 5. Sarah (Ann) DeWitt 1829–1896
  6. 6. Susan DeWitt 1825–1884 m. Thomas Browning 1816–
  7. 7. Archibald (Casteel) DeWitt 1837–1913 m. Hannah (E) Chambers 1836–
    1. 1. Emma (Florence) Dewitt 1858–1940
    2. 2. Elijah DeWitt 1859–
    3. 3. Missouri ((Zura)) DeWitt 1861–1925
    4. 4. Susan (E) DeWitt 1867–
    5. 5. Ida (M) DeWitt 1873–
    6. 6. Henry (Calvin) Dewitt 1864–1947
  8. 8. James DeWitt 1826–1850 m. Louisa Friend 1831–1925
  9. 9. William DeWitt 1827–1899 m. Anne (Celestine) Mattingly 1834–1899
    1. 1. Jefferson (Augustine) DeWitt 1863–1950
    2. 2. Lucretia (Ann "Anna Teresa") DeWitt 1855–
    3. 3. Francis DeWitt 1870–1870
    4. 4. Edmund (Griffin) DeWitt 1859–
    5. 5. Abel (Athanisius) DeWitt 1861–1935
    6. 6. Mary (Josephine) DeWitt 1866–1870
    7. 7. Ellen (Maria) DeWitt 1872–1943
    8. 8. William (DeWitt) Jr. 1876–1909
  10. 10. James DeWitt 1826–1899
  11. 11. Richard DeWitt 1840–1904
  12. 12. Susan DeWitt 1825–1884 m. Thomas Browning 1817–1905

Joseph Dewitt's Timeline

7 Records

1600
1600-1942
Joseph Dewitt resided here in USA
USA
1804
1804
Birth of Joseph Dewitt in Preston County, WV
Preston County, WV
1830
1830
Age 26
Joseph Dewitt resided here in District 1, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 1, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1840
1840
Age 36
Joseph Dewitt resided here in Selbysport, Allegany, Maryland, USA
Selbysport, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1850
1850
Age 46
Joseph Dewitt resided here in District 10, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 10, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1860
1860
Age 56
Joseph Dewitt resided here in District 2, Allegany County, MD
District 2, Allegany County, MD
1865
1865
Age 61
Death of Joseph Dewitt in Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1804
    Event Place: Preston County, WV
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M653_456; Page: 634; Image: 634; Family History Library Film: 803456
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M432_277; Page: 43A; Image: 91

    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: 1830
    Event Place: District 1, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: District 1, Allegany, Maryland; Series: M19; Roll: 53; Page: 8; Family History Library Film: 0013176

    Genealogy Event 4
    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: 80; Image: 164; Family History Library Film: 0013182

    Genealogy Event 5
    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 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Allegany County, MD
    Record Source:
    [1] Maryland, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M653_456; Page: 634; Image: 634; Family History Library Film: 803456

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
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