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Richard Dewitt 1841–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1841

Birth Location: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA

Death Date: bef 1900

Death Location: Etan, USA

Father: Joseph DeWitt

Mother: Elizabeth Casteel

Spouse(s): Sarah Casteel

Children(s): Stephen DeWitt, James *, Elijah *, Sarah Dewitt, Thomas DeWitt

The story of Richard Dewitt began in 1841 in Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA. In 1860, Richard Dewitt resided in District 14, Swanton, Allegany, Maryland, USA. Richard Dewitt married Sarah Casteel, and had children including Elijah Clark Dewitt, James Harrison Dewitt, Sarah Dewitt, Stephen William Dewitt, Thomas Dewitt. Richard Dewitt passed away in 1900 in Etan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Dewitt began in 1841 in Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1860, Richard Dewitt resided in District 14, Swanton, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • Richard Dewitt married Sarah Casteel, and had children including Elijah Clark Dewitt, James Harrison Dewitt, Sarah Dewitt, Stephen William Dewitt, Thomas Dewitt.
  • Richard Dewitt passed away in 1900 in Etan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph DeWitt
1804–1865
Birth Location: Preston, Preston, West Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Casteel
1806–1865
Birth Location: , Allegany, Maryland, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Casteel
1837–1915
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
SC

Children(s)

Stephen DeWitt
1858–1923
Birth Location: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, United States
SD
James *
1861–1924
Birth Location: Garrett County, Maryland, USA
J*
Elijah *
1863–1907
Birth Location: Garrett County, Maryland, United States of America
E*
Sarah Dewitt
1875–
Birth Location: Maryland
SD
Thomas DeWitt
1867–
Birth Location: Maryland
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Richard Dewitt's Ancestors

Self
Richard Dewitt
1841–1900
Birth Place: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Parents
Joseph DeWitt
1804–1865
Preston, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Casteel
1806–1865
, Allegany, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Peter DeWitt
1762–1834
Pennsylvania, United States
Rebecka (Storm) *
1757–1818
Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, United States
Shadrach (M Casteel *) ~
1784–1850
Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth (Dewitt) **
1786–1865
Wawarsing, Ulster, British Colonial America, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ezechiel DeWitt
1741–1792
Maria Keller
1739–1790
Abraham I
1735–1793
Leah Tassel
1731–1770
Thomas Castiel
1753–1844
Sarah Enlow
1786–1814
Nathan **
1755–1790
Rebecka *
1757–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jan DeWitt
1700–
Ariaantjen Oosterhout
1712–1776
Nicholas Storm
1698–1790
Rachel Conklin
1702–1740
Dirck Tassel
1699–1768
Christina Buise
1703–1768
Shadrack Casteel
1735–1795
Laurena Markwood
1732–1795
Nathan Enlow
1730–
Lillie (Dieffenbacher)
1730–1795
Nathan Enlow
1730–
Lillie (Dieffenbacher)
1730–1795
Abraham I
1735–1793
Leah Tassel
1731–1770

Richard Dewitt's Descendants

1.
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Richard Dewitt (1841–bef 1900) m. Sarah Casteel (1837–22 Nov 1915)
  1. 1. Stephen (William) DeWitt 1858–1923 m. Clarissa (Jennie Rodehaver (Fortney)) (Dewitt) 1867–1947
    1. 1. Mary (Alberta) DeWitt 1907–1978
      1. 1. Donald (William Carr) * 1933–1983 m. Myrtle (Louise) Tasker 1933–2019
    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
      1. 1. Roy (Edward) Dewitt 1922–1974
      2. 2. Evelyn (Elizabeth) Dewitt 1923–
      3. 3. Virgie (Marie DeWitt) 👇 1926–1998
      4. 4. Alberta (Maxine) Dewitt 1928–1944
      5. 5. Boyd (William) DeWitt 1931–1998
      6. 6. Oliver (Bliss) Dewitt 1933–2003
      7. 7. Lorraine (Catherine Dewitt) * 1935–1982 m. Charles (Henry) Welch 1933–2016
    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
      1. 1. Hazel (Elizabeth) Dalton 1920–1999
      2. 2. Thomas (Carl) Dalton 1922–2004
      3. 3. Everett (Fay) Dalton 1924–1970 m. Dorris (Ellen) Gist 1926–1991
        1. 1. Darla (Sue) Dalton 1948–2009
      4. 4. Franklin (Marion) Dalton 1927–1958
      5. 5. Eugene Dalton 1918–1918
      6. 6. Gordon (Earl) Dalton 1919–1919
      7. 7. Mary (Alice) Dalton 1934–1934
    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
      1. 1. Hobert (William (Bill) DeWitt) * 1927–1977 m. Madalene (Virginia) Reckart 1935–1989
        1. 1. Roger (William) DeWitt 1950–2000
        2. 2. Ronald (Ray) DeWitt 1951–2012
      2. 2. Lula (Rosella) DeWitt 1917–2009
      3. 3. Betty (Jean) DeWitt 1933–1986
      4. 4. Harold (Denzel (Barney)) DeWitt 1918–1993
  4. 4. Sarah Dewitt 1875–
  5. 5. Thomas DeWitt 1867–

Richard Dewitt's Timeline

7 Records

1840
1840
Birth of Richard Dewitt in Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1841
1841
Birth of Richard Dewitt in Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
Richard Dewitt resided here in District 14, Swanton, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 14, Swanton, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1870
1870
Age 29
Richard Dewitt resided here in District 14, Johnstown, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 14, Johnstown, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Richard Dewitt resided here in Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1900
bef 1900
Age 59
Death of Richard Dewitt in White Rock, Garrett, Maryland, USA
White Rock, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1904
30 Mar 1904
Age 63
Death of Richard Dewitt in White Rock, Garrett, Maryland, USA
White Rock, Garrett, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 509; Page: 354D; Enumeration District: 098
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M593_567; Page: 423B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M653_456; Page: 634; Family History Librar

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 14, Swanton, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M653_456; Page: 634; Family History Librar

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 14, Johnstown, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M593_567; Page: 423B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 509; Page: 354D; Enumeration District: 098

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1904
    Event Place: White Rock, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: bef 1900
    Event Place: White Rock, Garrett, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Etan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
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