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Peter Dewitt 1753–1834 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 8, 1753

Birth Location: Somerville, Sussex, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: Apr 3, 1834

Death Location: Clark County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Paulus Dewitt

Mother: Catherine Depuy

Spouse(s): Jane Bray

Children(s): Martin DeWitt, Peter Dewitt

Peter Dewitt was born in 1753 in Somerville, Sussex, New Jersey, USA, the child of Paulus Dewitt And Catherine Depuy. In 1760, Peter Dewitt resided in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. Peter Dewitt married Jane Bray, and had children including Martin Dewitt, Peter Dewitt. Peter Dewitt passed away in 1834 in Clark County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • Peter Dewitt was born in 1753 in Somerville, Sussex, New Jersey, USA, the child of Paulus Dewitt And Catherine Depuy.
  • In 1760, Peter Dewitt resided in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States.
  • Peter Dewitt married Jane Bray, and had children including Martin Dewitt, Peter Dewitt.
  • Peter Dewitt passed away in 1834 in Clark County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Paulus Dewitt
1727–1774
Birth Location: North Branch, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
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Catherine Depuy
1725–1811
Birth Location: Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Jane Bray
1775–1843
Birth Location: Frederick County, Maryland, USA
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Children(s)

Martin DeWitt
1777–1846
Birth Location: New Jersey, United States
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Peter Dewitt
1788–1840
Birth Location: West VA, USA
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Peter Dewitt's Ancestors

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Peter Dewitt
1753–1834
Birth Place: Somerville, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Paulus Dewitt
1727–1774
North Branch, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
Catherine Depuy
1725–1811
Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
Grandparents
Paulus Dewitt
1697–1774
Phillipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States
Catherina
1706–1774
New Jersey, United States
Johannes Depuy
1704–
Kingston,Ulster,New York,USA
Sara (Van) Steenbergen
1703–1779
Kingston,Ulster,New York,USA
Great-Grandparents
Barnet DeWitt
1665–1723
Sarah Tassel
1670–1708
Moses Puy
1657–1728
Maria Wynkoop
1660–1724
Thomas Steenbergen
1663–1761
Marie Metselaer
1665–1728
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Pieter DeWitt
1650–1721
Sarah Albertse
1650–1721
Jan Texel
1625–1704
Annetje Alberts
1640–1731
Jan Metselaer
1632–1698
Geertruyd Dircks
1632–1637

Peter Dewitt's Descendants

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Peter Dewitt (Jul 8, 1753–Apr 3, 1834) m. Jane Bray (abt 1775–19 Jan 1843)
  1. 1. Martin DeWitt 1777–1846
  2. 2. Peter Dewitt 1788–1840 m. Mercy Massie 1780– m. Phebe Dewitt 1787–1867
    1. 1. Israel Dewitt 1810–1827
    2. 2. Elizabeth Bennefield 1815– m. Richard (Stewart) Benefield 1803–1877 m. Michael Rice 1795–1856
      1. 1. Sandusky ((Duskey)) Rice 1840–
      2. 2. Benj. (F.) Rice 1843–
      3. 3. Robert (M.) Rice 1844–
      4. 4. George (W.) Rice 1847–1915
      5. 5. Joseph (H.) Rice 1852–1928
      6. 6. Hiram (R) BENNEFIELD 1835–
      7. 7. Peter (V) BENNEFIELD 1837–
    3. 3. Hiram Dewitt 1812–1898 m. Mary (E.) Gunning 1821–1868
      1. 1. Hiram (W.) Dewitt 1841–1907 m. Eliza (A) Ray 1843–1894 m. Eliza (J) Bowers 1859–
        1. 1. Thomas (M) Dewitt 1862–
        2. 2. William (O) Dewitt 1864–
        3. 3. Loretta (E.) Dewitt 1867–
        4. 4. Alonzo (Leeora) Dewitt 1870–1944
        5. 5. Margaret (J) Dewitt 1873–
      2. 2. William (E.) Dewitt 1845–
      3. 3. David (W.) Dewitt 1848–
      4. 4. James (M.) Dewitt 1850–
      5. 5. Mary (E.) Dewitt 1853–
      6. 6. Phebe (A.) Dewitt 1857–
      7. 7. Peter (M. De) Witt 1858–
    4. 4. Robert (Wesley) DeWitt 1824–1876 m. Milla Berry 1828–
      1. 1. Phebe (E.) DeWitt 1850–1887
      2. 2. Allen (T.) DeWitt 1852–1900
      3. 3. Sarepta DeWitt 1854–1887
      4. 4. Landa DeWitt 1857–1886
    5. 5. Hollister Dewitt 1829–1867 m. Dorothy Golding 1841–1870
      1. 1. William (Marshall) DeWitt 1857–
      2. 2. Indiana Dewitt 1860–
      3. 3. Benjamin (Floyd) Dewitt 1862–1863
      4. 4. John DeWitt 1858–
      5. 5. Electa DeWitt 1863–
      6. 6. Robert (Sherman) DeWitt 1867–1939
    6. 6. William (M) Dewitt 1831–
    7. 7. Nancy (Ann) Dewitt 1817–1880 m. Henry Craig 1817–1879
      1. 1. George (McClellan) Craige 1862–1881
      2. 2. Casper (C) Craige 1849–1919
      3. 3. Elizabeth (A) Craige 1843–1918
      4. 4. Allen (Benton) Craige 1845–
      5. 5. Mary (A) Craige 1848–1878
      6. 6. George (F) Craige 1851–
      7. 7. Joseph (F) Craige 1853–1918
      8. 8. Francis (Isiah) Craige 1858–
      9. 9. Riley (C) Craige 1860–
      10. 10. Robert (W.) Craige 1863–
      11. 11. Clemens (L) Craig 1859–1956
      12. 12. Pheobe (A.) Craige 1865–
    8. 8. Thomas (L) Dewitt –1850
    9. 9. Isaac Dewitt 1793–1873 m. Rebecca Curmett 1794–1870
      1. 1. Lorenzo Dewitt 1822–1864
    10. 10. Sarah Dewitt 1805–1846
    11. 11. Isaac DeWitt 1823–1850 m. Rohena Rice 1820–1850
      1. 1. Nancy DeWitt 1841–
      2. 2. Caroline DeWitt 1843–
      3. 3. James (Landy) DeWitt 1844–1918
      4. 4. Hollister DeWitt 1847–
      5. 5. Phebe DeWitt 1849–
    12. 12. Sally Dewitt 1805–1846
    13. 13. Phebe (Delila) Dewitt 1815–1837 m. Madison Baxter 1810–1855
      1. 1. William (Henry) Baxter 1830–1901 m. Louise (J "Lucy") John 1832–
        1. 1. Francis (A.) Baxter 1872–1873
        2. 2. James (C.) Baxter 1851–1873
        3. 3. Lillie (Ann) Baxter 1858–1896 m. Edwin (Hill) McFadden 1861–1938
        4. 4. Joseph (H.) Baxter 1863–1933 m. Delia 1869–
        5. 5. Melvin (A.) Baxter 1869–1954
        6. 6. Lon Baxter 1879–1954
        7. 7. Tressey (Jane) Baxter 1874–1941
        8. 8. Sarah (Delilah) Baxter 1853–1920
        9. 9. Henry (Thomas) Baxter 1856–1928
        10. 10. Cynthia (C) Baxter 1858–1881
        11. 11. Joseph Baxter 1863–1933
        12. 12. William ("Willie" Grant) Baxter 1865–1943 m. Vena (A) Baxter 1872–
        13. 13. Melvin (Azmon) Baxter 1867–1934
        14. 14. William (G.) Baxter 1866–
      2. 2. Phebe (Elizabeth) Baxter 1837–1922 m. Thomas Carney 1833–1900
        1. 1. Orlando Carrny 1857–
        2. 2. Thomas (W.) Carrny 1864–
        3. 3. Joshua (V.) Carney 1874– m. Minnie (M) Diller 1880–1961
        4. 4. Elmer Carrny 1869–
        5. 5. Maria Carney 1854–
        6. 6. Lucy Carney 1859–1888 m. Frank (Warner) Ranney 1850–1902
      3. 3. James (Anderson) Baxter 1832–1873 m. Charlotte (Temple Morris) Baxter 1835–1916
        1. 1. Elvira (Arzella) Baxter 1870–1918 m. William (Samuel) Reedy 1859–1910
        2. 2. Charles (Hamilton) Baxter 1867–1935
        3. 3. Ida (Laura) Baxter 1871–1946
        4. 4. Ella Gates 1869–1918
        5. 5. M (E) Baxter 1864–1866
        6. 6. Lincoln Baxter 1861–1942 m. Florence (May) Hetherington 1861–1932
        7. 7. A (C) Baxter 1859–1935 m. J (E) Baxter 1871–1959
        8. 8. Alice (B) Nellans 1858–1937 m. John (L) Nellans 1856–
        9. 9. Henry (Lane) Baxter 1856–1933
        10. 10. William Baxter 1854–1915 m. Mary (E.) Sparr 1852–
        11. 11. Oscar (Berdell "Bert") Baxter 1872–1911 m. Mabel Carlow 1876–1948

Peter Dewitt's Timeline

8 Records

1753
8 Jul 1753
Birth of Peter Dewitt in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
1753
Jul 8, 1753
Birth of Peter Dewitt in Somerville, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Somerville, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
1760
1760
Age 7
Peter Dewitt resided here in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
1775
1775-1783
Age 22
Peter Dewitt resided here in USA
USA
1775
1775-1936
Age 22
Peter Dewitt resided here in Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Fayette, Kentucky, USA
1800
1800
Age 47
Peter Dewitt resided here in Clark County, KY
Clark County, KY
1834
18 Oct 1834
Age 81
Death of Peter Dewitt in Clark County, Kentucky, USA
Clark County, Kentucky, USA
1834
Apr 3, 1834
Age 81
Death of Peter Dewitt in Clark County, Kentucky, USA
Clark County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1753
    Event Place: Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Maryland Revolutionary War Records
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1753; Birth city: Sussex Co; Birth state: NJ.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 8, 1753
    Event Place: Somerville, Sussex, New Jersey, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775-1783
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: A roster of Revolutionary ancestors of the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775-1936
    Event Place: Fayette, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Revolutionary War pensions of soldiers who settled in Fayette County, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Clark County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Second Census of Kentucky 1800

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: Maryland Revolutionary War Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1834
    Event Place: Clark County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1753; Birth city: Sussex Co; Birth state: NJ.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 3, 1834
    Event Place: Clark County, Kentucky, USA
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