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Phebe Dewitt 1787–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1787

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 16 Jun 1867

Death Location: Union township, Shelby County, Indiana

Father: William Cotton

Mother: Elizabeth Cotton

Spouse(s): Peter Dewitt

Children(s): Israel Dewitt, Elizabeth Bennefield, Hiram Dewitt, Robert DeWitt, Hollister Dewitt, William Dewitt, Nancy Dewitt, Thomas Dewitt, Isaac DeWitt, Phebe Dewitt

In 1787, Phebe Dewitt entered the world in Kentucky, born to William Cotton And Elizabeth Cotton. Phebe Dewitt married Peter Dewitt, and had children including Elizabeth Bennefield, Hiram Dewitt, Hollister Dewitt, Isaac Dewitt, Israel Dewitt, Nancy Ann Dewitt, Phebe Delila Dewitt, Robert Wesley Dewitt, Thomas L Dewitt, William M Dewitt. Phebe Dewitt passed away in 1867 in Union township, Shelby County, Indiana.

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Biography

  • In 1787, Phebe Dewitt entered the world in Kentucky, born to William Cotton And Elizabeth Cotton.
  • Phebe Dewitt married Peter Dewitt, and had children including Elizabeth Bennefield, Hiram Dewitt, Hollister Dewitt, Isaac Dewitt, Israel Dewitt, Nancy Ann Dewitt, Phebe Delila Dewitt, Robert Wesley Dewitt, Thomas L Dewitt, William M Dewitt.
  • Phebe Dewitt passed away in 1867 in Union township, Shelby County, Indiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Cotton
1806–1831
Birth Location: Madison, Kentucky, USA
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Elizabeth Cotton
1760–1842
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Peter Dewitt
1788–1840
Birth Location: West VA, USA
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Children(s)

Israel Dewitt
1810–1827
Birth Location: Hamilton, Ohio, USA
ID
Elizabeth Bennefield
1815–
Birth Location: age 35 on 25 Sep 1850 Census, OH
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Hiram Dewitt
1812–1898
Birth Location: Crosby Twp, Hamilton, Ohio
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Robert DeWitt
1824–1876
Birth Location: Shelby County, Indiana, USA
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Hollister Dewitt
1829–1867
Birth Location: Union township, Shelby County, Indiana
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William Dewitt
1831–
Birth Location: Hanover Twp, Shelby, Indiana, United States
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Nancy Dewitt
1817–1880
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
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Thomas Dewitt
–1850
Birth Location: –
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Isaac DeWitt
1823–1850
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
ID
Phebe Dewitt
1815–1837
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Phebe Dewitt's Ancestors

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Phebe Dewitt
1787–1867
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
William Cotton
1806–1831
Madison, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth Cotton
1760–1842
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Phebe Dewitt's Descendants

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Phebe Dewitt (abt 1787–16 Jun 1867) m. Peter Dewitt (8 May 1788–May 1840)
  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 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–
  10. 10. 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
        1. 1. Bertha (Francis) McFadden 1884–1966
        2. 2. Grace McFadden 1886–1978
        3. 3. Ethel (Floy) McFadden 1887–1975
        4. 4. Melvin McFadden 1890–1972
        5. 5. Olive (Jane) McFadden 1891–1983
        6. 6. Harvey (Penn) McFadden 1894–1949
      4. 4. Joseph (H.) Baxter 1863–1933 m. Delia 1869–
        1. 1. J (W) Baxter 1884–
      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–
        1. 1. Earl (H) Baxter 1892–
        2. 2. Verlo (M) Baxter 1894–
        3. 3. Dewey (G) Baxter 1898–
        4. 4. Lousa Baxter 1908–
      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
        1. 1. Annabel Carney 1902–1995
        2. 2. Dorris (Mae) Carney 1905–
        3. 3. Arline Carney 1908–
      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
        1. 1. George Reedy 1901–1976
        2. 2. Emma (Mae) Reedy 1884–1972
        3. 3. Inez (Maud) Reedy 1885–
        4. 4. Carrie (Ann) Reedy 1888–
        5. 5. Alfred ((William Alfred)) Reedy 1891–1944
        6. 6. Harry Reedy 1894–
        7. 7. Raymond Reedy 1895–
        8. 8. Blanch (C) Harris 1897–
        9. 9. Elmer Reedy 1900–
        10. 10. Helen Reedy 1903–
        11. 11. Lester Reedy 1905–
        12. 12. Marie Reedy 1907–
      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
        1. 1. Alice (Laura) Baxter 1896–1973
      7. 7. A (C) Baxter 1859–1935 m. J (E) Baxter 1871–1959
        1. 1. James (Ray) Baxter 1892–1973
        2. 2. Florence (Edith) Baxter 1899–1977
        3. 3. William (Carl) Baxter 1890–1918
        4. 4. Lloyd (Alonzo) Baxter 1893–1927
        5. 5. Arthur (Glen) Baxter 1906–1984
        6. 6. Lester (Vern) Baxter 1909–1998
        7. 7. Esther (F) Baxter 1909–1999
        8. 8. Ida (Laura) Vuncannon 1912–1963 m. Clifton (A) Vuncannon 1908–1996
        9. 9. R. (Earl) Baxter 1905–1991 m. Eileen Baxter 1912–1998
        10. 10. Grace (E) Baxter 1903–1925
      8. 8. Alice (B) Nellans 1858–1937 m. John (L) Nellans 1856–
        1. 1. Clara Nellans 1881–
        2. 2. Carry Nellans 1883–
        3. 3. Ina Nellans 1888–
        4. 4. Erwin (J) Nellans 1891–
        5. 5. George (G) Nellans 1894–
        6. 6. Bross Nellans 1896–
        7. 7. Orill Nellans 1898–
        8. 8. Imo Nellans 1889–
      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
        1. 1. Helen Nemitz 1903–2000 m. George (Michel) Nemitz 1898–
        2. 2. Alice (C.) Baxter 1899–1984 m. Benjamin (Nelson) LaBarge 1902–1976
        3. 3. James (L) Baxter 1895–1915 m. Lurrel (Hazel) Brittain 1903–1945
        4. 4. Frank (Albert) Baxter 1896–1968 m. Goldie (M. (maiden name) unknown) 1903– m. Ruth Hubbard 1902–1984

Phebe Dewitt's Timeline

16 Records

1786
1786
Birth of Phebe Dewitt in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1786
1786
Birth of Phebe Dewitt in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1786
1786
Birth of Phebe Dewitt in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1786
1786
Birth of Phebe Dewitt in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1786
abt 1786
Birth of Phebe Dewitt in Kentucky
Kentucky
1787
1787
Birth of Phebe Dewitt in Kentucky
Kentucky
1787
abt 1787
Birth of Phebe Dewitt in Kentucky
Kentucky
1788
1788
Age 1
Birth of Phebe Dewitt in Ohio, United States
Ohio, United States
1788
abt 1788
Age 1
Birth of Phebe Dewitt in Ohio
Ohio
1820
1820
Age 33
Phebe Dewitt resided here in Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Hamilton, Ohio, United States
1830
1830
Age 43
Phebe Dewitt resided here in Shelby, Indiana, United States
Shelby, Indiana, United States
1840
1840
Age 53
Phebe Dewitt resided here in Shelby, Indiana, United States
Shelby, Indiana, United States
1850
1850
Age 63
Phebe Dewitt resided here in Union, Shelby, Indiana
Union, Shelby, Indiana
1860
1860
Age 73
Phebe Dewitt resided here in Union, Shelby, Indiana, United States
Union, Shelby, Indiana, United States
1867
16 Jun 1867
Age 80
Death of Phebe Dewitt in Union City, Shelby, Indiana, United States
Union City, Shelby, Indiana, United States
1867
16 Jun 1867
Age 80
Death of Phebe Dewitt in Union township, Shelby County, Indiana
Union township, Shelby County, Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1788
    Event Place: Ohio, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1788
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: M432_172; Page: 399A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1786
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Union, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: 536; Image: 60.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1787
    Event Place: Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Hamilton, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: M33_87; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Shelby, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Shelby, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Shelby, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Union, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Union, Shelby, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: M432_172; Page: 399A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Union, Shelby, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Union, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: 536; Image: 60.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1867
    Event Place: Union City, Shelby, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1867
    Event Place: Union township, Shelby County, Indiana
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