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Peter DeWitt 1753–1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Jul 1753

Birth Location: Sussex Co, NJ

Death Date: 18 October 1843

Death Location: New Jersey, United States

Father: Ezekiel DeWitt

Mother: Maria Keller

Spouse(s): Sarah Wetzel, Jane Bray

Children(s): Joseph Dewitt, William DeWitt, Henry DeWitt, Richard DeWitt, John Dewitt, Peter DeWitt, Samuel DeWitt, Susan DeWitt, Barnabas DeWitt, Samuel DeWitt, Elizabeth DeWitt, Martin DeWitt, Gabriel DeWitt, Mary Dewitt, John Dewitt, Henry DeWitt, Elizabeth DeWitt, Samuel DeWitt, William DeWitt, Peter *, Frederick DeWitt

The story of Peter DeWitt began in 1753 in Sussex Co, NJ. In 1760, Peter DeWitt resided in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. Peter DeWitt married Jane Bray, Sarah Rebecca Wetzel, and had children including Barnabas Dewitt, Elizabeth Dewitt, Frederick Dewitt, Gabriel Dewitt, Henry Dewitt, John Dewitt, John Herrod Dewitt, Joseph Dewitt, Martin Dewitt, Mary Catherine Dewitt, Peter Dewitt, Peter Price Dewitt, Richard Dewitt, Samuel Dewitt, Susan Dewitt, William Dewitt. Peter DeWitt passed away in 1843 in New Jersey, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Peter DeWitt began in 1753 in Sussex Co, NJ.
  • In 1760, Peter DeWitt resided in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States.
  • Peter DeWitt married Jane Bray, Sarah Rebecca Wetzel, and had children including Barnabas Dewitt, Elizabeth Dewitt, Frederick Dewitt, Gabriel Dewitt, Henry Dewitt, John Dewitt, John Herrod Dewitt, Joseph Dewitt, Martin Dewitt, Mary Catherine Dewitt, Peter Dewitt, Peter Price Dewitt, Richard Dewitt, Samuel Dewitt, Susan Dewitt, William Dewitt.
  • Peter DeWitt passed away in 1843 in New Jersey, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ezekiel DeWitt
1741–1760
Birth Location: Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
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Maria Keller
1739–1790
Birth Location: ,Sussex,New Jersey,USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Wetzel
1760–
Birth Location: –
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Jane Bray
1755–1843
Birth Location: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
JB

Children(s)

Joseph Dewitt
1804–1865
Birth Location: Preston County, WV
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William DeWitt
1810–1892
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Henry DeWitt
1795–1860
Birth Location: Preston, Virginia, United States
HD
Richard DeWitt
1798–1900
Birth Location: Preston, Virginia, United States
RD
John Dewitt
1793–1869
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
JD
Peter DeWitt
1795–1870
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Samuel DeWitt
1803–1870
Birth Location: Virginia
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Susan DeWitt
1804–1850
Birth Location: –
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Barnabas DeWitt
1814–1891
Birth Location: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, United States
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Samuel DeWitt
1822–1893
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth DeWitt
1786–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Martin DeWitt
1777–1840
Birth Location: New York, New York
MD
Gabriel DeWitt
1782–1850
Birth Location: Clark, Kentucky, United States
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Mary Dewitt
1776–1850
Birth Location: hampshire, Virginia, United States
MD
John Dewitt
1785–1855
Birth Location: Clark County, Kentucky
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Henry DeWitt
1782–1836
Birth Location: Clark, Kentucky, USA
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Elizabeth DeWitt
1775–1815
Birth Location: Clark County, Kentucky, United States
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Samuel DeWitt
1790–
Birth Location: –
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William DeWitt
1789–1892
Birth Location: Clark, Kentucky, USA
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Peter *
1773–1841
Birth Location: Beekman, Dutchess, New York
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Frederick DeWitt
1774–
Birth Location: –
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Peter DeWitt's Ancestors

Self
Peter DeWitt
1753–1843
Birth Place: Sussex Co, NJ
Parents
Ezekiel DeWitt
1741–1760
Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
Maria Keller
1739–1790
,Sussex,New Jersey,USA
Grandparents
Jan DeWitt
1718–1776
Kingston, Ulster, New York
Annetje (Jelles) Osterhoudt
1712–1776
Rochester, Ulster, New York, USA
Jacob Keller
1713–1744
Kingston, Ulster, New York, United States
Barbara Heyn
1718–1740
Kingston, Ulster, New York, United States
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
TJERCK DEWITT
1620–1700
Barbara Andriessen
1630–1714
Anthony Delva
1612–1712
Jannatje Hillebrants
1619–1653
Jan Oosterhout
1628–1696
Annetje Beest
1641–1697
William Schutt
1637–1722
Grietje Jacobs
1641–1706
Stoffel Keller
1626–1670
Eva Pachim
1630–1670
Wm. Heyn
1631–1671
Lysbeth Horsey\Hozly
1638–1671
Cornelis Tack
1660–1712
Barbara Metselaer
1666–1712

Peter DeWitt's Descendants

1.
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Peter DeWitt (8 Jul 1753–18 October 1843) m. Sarah (Rebecca) Wetzel (Abt. 1760–) m. Jane Bray (9 Jul 1755–19 Jun 1843)
  1. 1. 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
        2. 2. David (Arthur) DeWitt 1901–1942 m. Irene (G) Dewitt 1907–1994
        3. 3. Daisy (Patricia) DeWitt 1903–1981 m. Marshall McCabe 1897–1954
        4. 4. John (William) DeWitt 1897–1947 m. Emma (Viola) Ashby 1897–1987
        5. 5. Charles (Robert) Dewitt 1892–1916
        6. 6. Charlotte (Ellen) DeWitt 1899–1986 m. William (Harrison) Dewitt 1892–1973
      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
  2. 2. William DeWitt 1810–1892
  3. 3. Henry DeWitt 1795–1860
  4. 4. Richard DeWitt 1798–1900
  5. 5. John Dewitt 1793–1869
  6. 6. Peter DeWitt 1795–1870
  7. 7. Samuel DeWitt 1803–1870
  8. 8. Susan DeWitt 1804–1850
  9. 9. Barnabas DeWitt 1814–1891
  10. 10. Samuel DeWitt 1822–1893
  11. 11. Elizabeth DeWitt 1786–
  12. 12. Martin DeWitt 1777–1840
  13. 13. Gabriel DeWitt 1782–1850
  14. 14. Mary (Catherine) Dewitt 1776–1850
  15. 15. John (Herrod) Dewitt 1785–1855
  16. 16. Henry DeWitt 1782–1836
  17. 17. Elizabeth DeWitt 1775–1815
  18. 18. Samuel DeWitt 1790–
  19. 19. William DeWitt 1789–1892
  20. 20. Peter (Price DeWitt) * 1773–1841
  21. 21. Frederick DeWitt 1774–

Peter DeWitt's Timeline

13 Records

1753
8 Jul 1753
Birth of Peter DeWitt in Sussex Co, NJ
Sussex Co, NJ
1760
1760
Age 7
Peter DeWitt resided here in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
1774
9 July 1774
Age 21
Peter DeWitt was married
None
1774
1774
Age 21
Peter DeWitt resided here in Newton, Sussex County, NJ
Newton, Sussex County, NJ
1776
23 Oct 1776
Age 23
Peter DeWitt resided here in Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
1790
1790
Age 37
Peter DeWitt resided here in Beekman, Dutchess, New York, United States
Beekman, Dutchess, New York, United States
1800
1800
Age 47
Peter DeWitt resided here in No Township Listed, Clark County, KY
No Township Listed, Clark County, KY
1810
1810
Age 57
Peter DeWitt resided here in Clark, Kentucky, United States
Clark, Kentucky, United States
1820
1820
Age 67
Peter DeWitt resided here in Clark, Kentucky, United States
Clark, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 77
Peter DeWitt resided here in Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1831
4 Mar 1831
Age 78
Peter DeWitt resided here in Clark, Kentucky, USA
Clark, Kentucky, USA
1834
1834
Age 81
Peter DeWitt resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1843
18 October 1843
Age 90
Death of Peter DeWitt in New Jersey, United States
New Jersey, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1753
    Event Place: Sussex Co, NJ
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Maryland Revolutionary War Records
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1753; Birth city: Sussex Co; Birth state: NJ
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8910.188; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [6] U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 9 July 1774
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1753; Birth city: Sussex Co; Birth state: NJ

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Manuscript Collection, 1680s - 1970s, BAH: Governor's Papers, 1749 - 1785 [New Jersey State Archives]; Call Number: Box 1-1, Folder 22; Page Number: 4; Family Number: 24

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Newton, Sussex County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1776
    Event Place: Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: New Jersey, Abstract of Wills

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Beekman, Dutchess, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Beekman, Dutchess, New York; Series: M637; Roll: 6; Page: 60; Image: 175; Family History Library Film: 0568146

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Clark County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Clark, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Clark, Kentucky; Roll: 9; Page: 127; Image: 00135; Family History Library Film: 0181354

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Clark, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Clark, Kentucky; Page: 86; NARA Roll: M33_19; Image: 78

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Morgan, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 40; Page: 64; Family History Library Film: 0007819

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1831
    Event Place: Clark, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1834
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
    [2] U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: Maryland Revolutionary War Records

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 October 1843
    Event Place: New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] New Jersey, Abstract of Wills
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1753; Birth city: Sussex Co; Birth state: NJ
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