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Samuel Sigworth Reitz 1853–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 June 1853

Birth Location: Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 26 Aug 1921

Death Location: Coolspring, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Godfrey Reitz

Mother: Katherine Thomas

Spouse(s): Mary Reitz

Children(s): Dilla Reitz, Ida Reitz, James Reitz

The story of Samuel Sigworth Reitz began in 1853 in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. In 1860, Samuel Sigworth Reitz resided in Beaver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1870, Samuel Sigworth Reitz resided in Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States. Samuel Sigworth Reitz married Mary S Reitz, and had children including Dilla L Reitz, Ida L Reitz, James M Reitz. Samuel Sigworth Reitz passed away in 1921 in Coolspring, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Sigworth Reitz began in 1853 in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
  • In 1860, Samuel Sigworth Reitz resided in Beaver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1870, Samuel Sigworth Reitz resided in Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Samuel Sigworth Reitz married Mary S Reitz, and had children including Dilla L Reitz, Ida L Reitz, James M Reitz.
  • Samuel Sigworth Reitz passed away in 1921 in Coolspring, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Godfrey Reitz
1821–1895
Birth Location: Washington Twp, Northumberland Co, Pennsylvania
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Katherine Thomas
1821–1901
Birth Location: Washington Twp, Northumberland Co, Pennsylvania
KT

Spouses(s)

Mary Reitz
1856–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MR

Children(s)

Dilla Reitz
1876–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
DR
Ida Reitz
1878–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
IR
James Reitz
1879–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JR

Samuel Reitz's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Reitz
1853–1921
Birth Place: Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Godfrey Reitz
1821–1895
Washington Twp, Northumberland Co, Pennsylvania
Katherine Thomas
1821–1901
Washington Twp, Northumberland Co, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Johan (George) Reitz
1791–1838
Washington, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Maria (Margaretha) Rebuck
1794–1877
Washington, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Michael Thomas
1797–1860
Rebuck, Northumberland Co., PA
Lydia (Delp-) Thomas
1795–1877
Rebuck, Northumberland, Pennslyvania
Great-Grandparents
Michael Reitz
1757–1825
Maria Schnock
1766–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johan Reitz
1726–1793
Anna Martha
1719–1788
George Schnock
1741–1793
Elizabeth Gerbrig
1734–1804

Samuel Reitz's Descendants

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Samuel (Sigworth) Reitz (21 June 1853–26 Aug 1921) m. Mary (S) Reitz (abt 1856–)
  1. 1. Dilla (L.) Reitz 1876–
  2. 2. Ida (L.) Reitz 1878–
  3. 3. James (M.) Reitz 1879–

Samuel Reitz's Timeline

7 Records

1853
21 June 1853
Birth of Samuel Sigworth Reitz in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 7
Samuel Sigworth Reitz resided here in Beaver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
Beaver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 17
Samuel Sigworth Reitz resided here in Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 27
Samuel Sigworth Reitz resided here in Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
1910
1910
Age 57
Samuel Sigworth Reitz resided here in Jefferson, PA
Jefferson, PA
1910
1910
Age 57
Samuel Sigworth Reitz resided here in Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
1921
26 Aug 1921
Age 68
Death of Samuel Sigworth Reitz in Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 June 1853
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1136; Family History Film: 1255136; Page: 125A; Enumeration District: 193; Image: 0249.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beaver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 28; Image: 32.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Beaver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beaver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 28; Image: 32.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1136; Family History Film: 1255136; Page: 125A; Enumeration District: 193; Image: 0249.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jefferson, PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1921
    Event Place: Oliver, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Coolspring, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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