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Peter DeWitt 1762–1834 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: About 1762

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 3 Apr 1834

Death Location: Clark, Kentucky, United States

Father: Ezechiel DeWitt

Mother: Maria Keller

Spouse(s): Rebecka *

Children(s): John DeWitt, William *, Joseph DeWitt, Henry DeWitt, Peter Jr, Samuel *, Susanna DeWitt, Richard DeWitt, Barnabus DeWitt

The story of Peter DeWitt began in 1762 in Pennsylvania, United States. In 1600, Peter DeWitt resided in USA. Peter DeWitt married Rebecka Storm, and had children including Barnabus Dewitt, Henry Dewitt, John L Dewitt, Joseph Dewitt, Peter Dewitt Jr, Richard Dewitt, Samuel Dewitt, Susanna Dewitt, William Dewitt. Peter DeWitt passed away in 1834 in Clark, Kentucky, United States.

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  • The story of Peter DeWitt began in 1762 in Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1600, Peter DeWitt resided in USA.
  • Peter DeWitt married Rebecka Storm, and had children including Barnabus Dewitt, Henry Dewitt, John L Dewitt, Joseph Dewitt, Peter Dewitt Jr, Richard Dewitt, Samuel Dewitt, Susanna Dewitt, William Dewitt.
  • Peter DeWitt passed away in 1834 in Clark, Kentucky, United States.

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Peter DeWitt's Ancestors

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Peter DeWitt
1762–1834
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Ezechiel DeWitt
1741–1792
Kingston, Ulster, New York
Maria Keller
1739–1790
Sussex County, New Jersey, America
Grandparents
Jan ("John") DeWitt
1700–
Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
Ariaantjen Oosterhout
1712–1776
Rochester, Ulster, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter DeWitt's Descendants

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Peter DeWitt (About 1762–3 Apr 1834) m. Rebecka (Storm) * (6 Sep 1757–1818)
  1. 1. John (L) DeWitt 1793–1869 m. Louisa Casteel 1802–1874 m. Sarah Hartman 1799–1825
    1. 1. John DeWitt 1828–1912
    2. 2. Archibald (Casteel) DeWitt 1832–1913 m. Mary Browning 1834–1919
      1. 1. Louisa (E) DeWitt 1860–1946
      2. 2. Sadie (Eleanor Hindeman DeWitt) Casteel 1864–1951
      3. 3. Mary (V) DeWitt 1854–1916
      4. 4. Horace (Resley) DeWitt 1857–1941
      5. 5. John (Arthur) DeWitt 1873–1952
      6. 6. Vesta (Ann Vespie) DeWitt 1869–1952
      7. 7. Susan Dewitt 1867–1948
    3. 3. Louisa (DeWitt) * 1834–1911 m. John (Marshall Teets) * 1821–1886 m. Albert (W) Cook 1825–1869
      1. 1. Joseph (Franklin) Teets 1872–1959
      2. 2. Virginia (Bell "Jennie") Teets 1870–1929
      3. 3. Susan (Dora) Teets 1874–
      4. 4. Ruth (Remine) Teets 1876–1970
      5. 5. Elizabeth Cook 1856–
      6. 6. Robert Cook 1861–
      7. 7. Mary (Mollie) Cook 1855–
    4. 4. Susan DeWitt 1819–1886
    5. 5. Christina (DeWitt) * 1820–1902 m. Elijah (Cress) Metheny 1818–1905
      1. 1. John Metheny 1837–1913
      2. 2. Sara (J.) Metheny 1842–1893
      3. 3. George (William) Metheny 1838–1899
      4. 4. Joseph (Marcellus Matheny) * 1843–1927 m. Clementina (Jane) Parsons 1846–1922
        1. 1. Russell (Roscoe Metheny) * 1887–1969 m. Jessie (Carmen) Taylor 1889–1978
        2. 2. George (A) Matheny 1871–1880
        3. 3. Clarence (M) Metheny 1873–1910
        4. 4. Mervin (Troy) Metheny 1877–1966
        5. 5. Maud Matheny 1880–1881
        6. 6. Clyde (Parsons) Matheny 1882–1960
        7. 7. Daisy (Lillian) Matheny 1885–1939
      5. 5. Rev. (Percy W.) Metheny 1878–1967
      6. 6. Harmon (Brooks) Metheny 1856–1875
      7. 7. Rebecca (Ann Metheny) Bishoff 1840–1934
      8. 8. Joanna (C. Metheny) Harmon 1846–
      9. 9. Rachael (Ann Metheny) Howard 1848–1931
      10. 10. Mary (Adaline Metheny) Martin 1850–1944
      11. 11. Susan (Margery Ellen Metheny) Feather 1853–1937
    6. 6. Rebecca DeWitt 1824–1919
    7. 7. Sarah (Ann) Dewitt 1819–1890 m. William Browning 1804–1879
      1. 1. John (Truman) Browning 1844–1917
      2. 2. Robert (Thomas) Browning 1846–1867
      3. 3. Louise (C) Browning 1848–1935
      4. 4. Reuben (Meshack) Browning 1851–1915
      5. 5. Edward (Allen) Browning 1854–1936
      6. 6. Nathan (C) Browning 1856–1939
      7. 7. George (Dick) Browning 1858–1936
    8. 8. Joseph (F DeWitt) Rev 1818–1892 m. Julia (Ann) Robinson 1821–1892
      1. 1. Martha (Ellen) DeWitt 1841–1872
      2. 2. Adelia (Alice Delia) DeWitt 1858–1950
      3. 3. Freeman (Dorsey DeWitt) Rev 1855–1950
      4. 4. Emily (V) DeWitt 1850–1921
      5. 5. Minerva (Isabel) DeWitt 1853–1938
      6. 6. Clinton Dewitt 1851–1898
      7. 7. Sarah DeWitt 1846–
  2. 2. William (DeWitt) * 1810–1892 m. Mary (Casteel) * 1811–1879
    1. 1. William (Thomas DeWitt) * 1839–1920 m. Eliza (Jane) Johnson 1854–1931
      1. 1. Lillian (Mae "Lillie") DeWitte 1877–1965 m. Francis (Henry) Horne 1867–1939
        1. 1. Ivan (Lester) Horne 1900–1946
        2. 2. Sylvan (Marie) Horne 1902–1982
        3. 3. Viola (Ruth) Horne 1903–1979
        4. 4. Owen (Russell Horne) * 1905–1985 m. Julia Owen 1913–1989
  3. 3. Joseph DeWitt 1804–1865 m. Elizabeth Casteel 1806–1865
    1. 1. Richard Dewitt 1841–1900 m. Sarah Casteel 1837–1915
      1. 1. Stephen (William) DeWitt 1858–1923 m. Clarissa (Jennie Rodehaver (Fortney)) (Dewitt) 1867–1947
        1. 1. Mary (Alberta) DeWitt 1907–1978
        2. 2. Miller Dewitt 1909–
        3. 3. Robert (John) DeWitt 1891–
        4. 4. Grace (Alice "Lulu" DeWitt (Friend) (ok per U.S. Find A) Grave) 1889–1968
        5. 5. Richard (John "Dick") Dewitt 1891–1978
        6. 6. Joseph (Columbus) DeWitt 1894–1978
        7. 7. Jackson (Parker) Dewitt 1897–1972
        8. 8. Minnie (Catherine DeWitt (Savage) (No per U.S. Find A Grave)) ok 1898–1978
        9. 9. Delilah (Elizabeth) DeWitt 1902–1992
        10. 10. Alvah ((Alvey) H) Dewitt 1904–1979
        11. 11. Stephen (W) Dewitt 1910–1990
        12. 12. Milton (Samuel Dewitt (ok per U.S. Find A Grave)) 😊 1909–1993
        13. 13. Gracie (A.) Dewitt 1900–
        14. 14. Rose (May Fortney) DEWITT 1888–1955
      2. 2. James (Harrison DeWitt) * 1861–1924 m. Susan (Etta) Dewitt 1868–1940
        1. 1. Dessa (Mae "Dessie") DeWitt 1890–1917
        2. 2. William (Harrison DeWitt) * 1892–1973 m. Charlotte ('Lottie" Ellen) DeWitt 1899–1986
        3. 3. Emma (A) DeWitt 1899–
        4. 4. Ray (Jackson) Dewitt 1903–
        5. 5. David (Mason) Dewitt 1910–
        6. 6. Bliss (Oliver) Dewitt 1887–1938
        7. 7. Elsey (Miller) DeWitt 1886–
      3. 3. Elijah (Clark Dewitt) * 1863–1907 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Burch 1874–1951
        1. 1. Rheua (Catherine) DeWitt 1898–1976
        2. 2. Anna (Elizabeth DeWitt) * 1896–1976 m. Thomas (Earl) Dalton 1885–1968
        3. 3. Simon (L) DeWitt 1899–
        4. 4. Perry (Carl) DeWitt 1904–2002
        5. 5. Thomas (Richard) DeWitt 1902–
        6. 6. David (Arthur DeWitt) * 1892–1984 m. Myrtle (May) Frantz 1899–1987
      4. 4. Sarah Dewitt 1875–
      5. 5. Thomas DeWitt 1867–
    2. 2. Hulda Browning 1822–1895 m. Thomas (S Casteel) * 1812–1858 m. Daniel (Dan'l) Hanline 1836–1904
      1. 1. Susan Elizabeth 1848–1911 m. Thomas (Casteel) * 1847–1906
        1. 1. Della (Maude) Casteel 1877–1938 m. Elijah (Fuller Sisler) * 1870–1935
        2. 2. Huldah (Ann "Annie") Casteel 1873–1947
        3. 3. William (Daniel "Bill") Casteel 1871–1943
        4. 4. Mollie (Mae Casteel) * 1887–1946 m. David (Harrison) Thomas 1887–1978
        5. 5. Charles Casteel 1870–1870
        6. 6. Grace Casteel 1876–1876
        7. 7. Flora (Jane) Casteel 1890–1890
        8. 8. Robert Casteel 1880–1880
        9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth "Ada") Casteel 1881–1938 m. William (Mack) Teets 1879–1959
        10. 10. Thomas (Clark Casteel) * 1881–1964 m. Ida (May) Teets 1891–1979
      2. 2. John ((HUD) Hudson Casteel) * 1842–1897 m. Charlotte Teets 1843–1928
        1. 1. Myrtle (Anna) Casteel 1881–1936 m. Lloyd (M) Vansickle 1878–1954
        2. 2. Mary (Martha (Mame) Casteel) * 1879–1923 m. Newton Savage 1865–1932
        3. 3. Charles (Monroe) Casteel 1867–1940
        4. 4. William (Clinton) Casteel 1870–1961
      3. 3. Mary (E) Casteel 1844–1902 m. William (R) Ervin 1830–1902
        1. 1. William (Clinton) Ervin 1869–1934
        2. 2. James (Arther) Ervin 1866–1918
        3. 3. Mary (Stella) Ervin 1873–1933
        4. 4. Arley (W) Ervin 1880–1906
        5. 5. Charlie Ervin 1879–1880
      4. 4. William (Shadrack) Casteel 1839–1896
      5. 5. Sara (Ellen) Casteel 1848–1917 m. Samuel DeWitt 1823–1900
      6. 6. Thomas (Alexander) Casteel 1852–1914
      7. 7. Edgar (W. B.) Casteel 1854–1855
    3. 3. Sarah (Ann) DeWitt 1829–1896
    4. 4. Susan DeWitt 1825–1884
    5. 5. William DeWitt 1827–1899
    6. 6. Thomas DeWitt 1832–1902
    7. 7. Rebecca DeWitt 1846–
    8. 8. John (Henry) DeWitt 1835–1913
    9. 9. James DeWitt 1831–1856
  4. 4. Henry DeWitt 1795–1860 m. Elizabeth Jackson 1791–1863
    1. 1. Samuel DeWitt 1823–1900 m. Sara (Ellen) Casteel 1848–1917
      1. 1. Daniel (Webster) DeWitt 1867–1942
      2. 2. Myrtle (E) Dewitt 1881–1957
      3. 3. Winnie (Maude) Dewitt 1885–1957
      4. 4. Sarah (Ellen) DeWitt 1865–
      5. 5. Susan (L) DeWitt 1869–1935
      6. 6. Dora (May) DeWitt 1871–1929
      7. 7. William (Hudson) DeWitt 1872–1947
      8. 8. Thomas (Alexander DeWitt) Rev. 1874–1940
    2. 2. William DeWitt 1826–1902
    3. 3. George DeWitt 1828–1870
    4. 4. Nancy DeWitt 1830–1905
    5. 5. Richard DeWitt 1836–1904
    6. 6. Rebecca (V) Dewitt 1824–1892
    7. 7. Barnabas (James DeWitt) * 1831–1941 m. Sarah Bucklew 1841–1913
      1. 1. John (Wesley Dewitt) * 1866–1908 m. Sarah (Jane Mellisa) Stump 1866–1934
        1. 1. James (Buckner DeWitt) * 1895–1992 m. Effie (M. "Pearl") Benson 1892–1969
        2. 2. Henry (McClure) DeWitt 1886–1960
        3. 3. Sarah (Elizabeth May) Dewitt 1890–1971
        4. 4. Harlan (Wesley) DeWitt 1893–1980
        5. 5. George (Reese) Dewitt 1897–1985
        6. 6. Berthia (Stump) DeWitt 1902–
        7. 7. Albert (Lawrence DeWitt) Sr 1905–2001 m. Lela (Elizabeth) Dully 1905–2002
      2. 2. William (Harrison) Dewitt 1861–1910
      3. 3. Barney (J) Dewitt 1869–1941
      4. 4. Silas (Grant) DeWitt 1872–
      5. 5. Joseph (Isiah) DeWitt 1876–1969
      6. 6. Mary (A Eagle) DeWitt 1870–1950
    8. 8. Ellen ("Jane") DeWitt 1821–1888
  5. 5. Peter (DeWitt) Jr 1795–1870 m. Sarah Casteel 1804–1870
    1. 1. Peter DeWitt 1829–1900 m. Celia (Ann) Kelley 1835–1922
      1. 1. Ella (Jane) Dewitt 1855–1920
      2. 2. Henry (Marshall) DeWitt 1852–1922
    2. 2. Rebecca DeWitt 1834–
    3. 3. Eliza DeWitt 1837–1909 m. Henry (K) Friend 1832–1879
      1. 1. Howard (Franklin) Friend 1855–1923 m. Anna (M) Bock 1860–1923
        1. 1. Christina (Elisabeth) Friend 1889–1966
        2. 2. Ruth Lindsey 1891–1955
        3. 3. Henrietta ("Hattie" Frances Friend) * 1886–1975 m. William (Alva Higbee) Sr 1882–1936
        4. 4. Laurence Friend 1885–1971
        5. 5. George Friend 1881–
        6. 6. Laura (M.) Friend 1882–1884
      2. 2. John (W) Friend 1863–
      3. 3. Mandy (C) Friend 1868–
      4. 4. David (M) Friend 1860–
      5. 5. Willmore (E.) Friend 1872–
      6. 6. William (M) Friend 1861–
      7. 7. Ella (Jane Friend) * 1864–1941 m. James (Robert) Booth 1858–1934
        1. 1. Nora (Almira Booth) * 1885–1961 m. Charles (Leon) Binkert 1881–1977
        2. 2. Mabel (E) Booth 1893–1992
        3. 3. Ella (May) Booth 1896–1963
        4. 4. Juanita (Blanche) Booth 1903–1960
        5. 5. John (Henry) Booth 1880–1960
        6. 6. Robert (L) Booth 1888–1941
      8. 8. Frances Friend 1867–
      9. 9. Joseph (Alphus Friend) Sr 1857–1909
    4. 4. Sarah (B) DeWitt 1839–1862
    5. 5. Joseph DeWitt 1841–1913
    6. 6. Catharine DeWitt 1843–
    7. 7. Barnabas (Rollins) DeWitt 1823–1906
    8. 8. John DeWitt 1827–
    9. 9. Elizabeth (A) DeWitt 1833–1888 m. Jeremiah (H.) Enlow 1833–1904
      1. 1. Rufus (Mansel) Enlow 1858–1931
      2. 2. Sarah (Ann (Almedia)) Enlow 1863–1935
      3. 3. Hattie (Belle) Enlow 1867–1943
      4. 4. Charles (D.) Enlow 1859–1862
  6. 6. Samuel (DeWitt) * 1809–1870 m. Dorcas Casteel 1810–1847 m. Elsie Wood 1814–1879
    1. 1. John (Harrison) DeWitt 1844–1917
    2. 2. Mary (Jane DeWitt) * 1829–1905 m. Phillip (George Ayersman) Sr 1828–1899
      1. 1. William (Henry) Ayersman 1854–1914
      2. 2. Barnabas (Ayersman) * 1858–1922 m. Mary (Ann) Carrico 1862–1894 m. Lillian (Agnes Addrece) Lipscomb 1878–1937
        1. 1. James (A.) Ayersman 1889–
        2. 2. John (Morgan) Ayersman 1885–1934
        3. 3. Hubert Ayersman 1887–1960
        4. 4. Frank (Elwood) Ayersman 1893–1962
        5. 5. Nora (Letitia Ayersman) * 1881–1952 m. Charles (Floyd) Sypolt 1880–1918
        6. 6. Waneta\Juanita (Agness) Smith 1911–1989
        7. 7. Barney (B Ayersman) Jr 1914–1914
        8. 8. Homer (Eugene) Ayersman 1898–1953
        9. 9. Mabel (G Ayersman) Rishel 1903–1956
        10. 10. Charles (Wesley) Ayersman 1906–1980
        11. 11. Raymond (Earl Ayersman) Sr 1907–1997
      3. 3. Samuel Ayersman 1860–1943
      4. 4. Jacob (A) Ayersman 1862–1935
      5. 5. Charles (Marshall) Ayersman 1866–1941
      6. 6. Adam (Philip) Ayersman 1856–1934
      7. 7. Phillip (George Ayersman) Jr 1864–1945
      8. 8. George (W.) Ayersman 1872–1874
    3. 3. Martha (Ann) DeWitt 1840–1916
    4. 4. Margaret DeWitt 1834–1905
    5. 5. Barbara DeWitt 1846–1930 m. John (R) Graig 1852–
    6. 6. Elizabeth (M) DeWitt 1835–1885
    7. 7. Amasa (William) DeWitt 1840–1915 m. Celinda (Mary) Lewis 1845–1919
      1. 1. Harry (Amasa) DeWitt 1883–1956
      2. 2. Louise (Lucy) DeWitt 1870–1957
    8. 8. Harriet DeWitt 1837–1900
    9. 9. Wesley DeWitt 1838–1902
    10. 10. Fuller DeWitt 1840–1908
    11. 11. Ira DeWitt 1843–1901
  7. 7. Susanna DeWitt 1807–1860
  8. 8. Richard DeWitt 1798–1900
  9. 9. Barnabus DeWitt 1814–1891

Peter DeWitt's Timeline

9 Records

1600
1600-1942
Peter DeWitt resided here in USA
USA
1762
1762
Birth of Peter DeWitt in Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
1762
About 1762
Birth of Peter DeWitt in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, United States
1766
1766-1913
Age 4
Peter DeWitt resided here in Preston, West Virginia, USA
Preston, West Virginia, USA
1800
1800
Age 38
Peter DeWitt resided here in Bullskin, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Bullskin, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 48
Peter DeWitt resided here in Monongalia, Virginia, USA
Monongalia, Virginia, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 58
Peter DeWitt resided here in Preston, Virginia, USA
Preston, Virginia, USA
1834
3 Apr 1834
Age 72
Death of Peter DeWitt in Clark, Kentucky, United States
Clark, Kentucky, United States
1835
abt 1835
Age 73
Death of Peter DeWitt in Preston County, West Virginia, USA
Preston County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1762
    Event Place: Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: About 1762
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1600-1942
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Hoyes of Maryland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1766-1913
    Event Place: Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: A History of Preston County, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Bullskin, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Bullskin, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 38; Page: 500; Image: 205; Family History Library Film: 363341

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Monongalia, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: 69; Page: 495; Image: Vam252_69-0787; FHL Roll: 0181429

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Preston, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Preston, Virginia; Page: 228; NARA Roll: M33_130; Image: 427

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1835
    Event Place: Preston County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1834
    Event Place: Clark, Kentucky, United States

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