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William Lucien DeWitt 1859–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1859

Birth Location: Maryland

Death Date: 15 May 1923

Death Location: Gortner, Garrett County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: John DeWitt

Mother: Margaret Hauck

Spouse(s): Catherine Sanders

Children(s): Mary DeWitt, David DeWitt, Daisy DeWitt, John DeWitt, Charles Dewitt, Charlotte DeWitt

In 1859, William Lucien DeWitt entered the world in Maryland, born to John Henry Dewitt And Margaret Mary Mary Hauck. In 1860, William Lucien DeWitt resided in District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA. In 1870, William Lucien DeWitt resided in District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA. William Lucien DeWitt married Catherine Elizabeth Sanders, and had children including Charles Robert Dewitt, Charlotte Ellen Dewitt, Daisy Patricia Dewitt, David Arthur Dewitt, John William Dewitt, Mary Elizabeth Dewitt. William Lucien DeWitt passed away in 1923 in Gortner, Garrett County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1859, William Lucien DeWitt entered the world in Maryland, born to John Henry Dewitt And Margaret Mary Mary Hauck.
  • In 1860, William Lucien DeWitt resided in District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1870, William Lucien DeWitt resided in District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • William Lucien DeWitt married Catherine Elizabeth Sanders, and had children including Charles Robert Dewitt, Charlotte Ellen Dewitt, Daisy Patricia Dewitt, David Arthur Dewitt, John William Dewitt, Mary Elizabeth Dewitt.
  • William Lucien DeWitt passed away in 1923 in Gortner, Garrett County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John DeWitt
1835–1913
Birth Location: Garrett County, Maryland
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Margaret Hauck
1842–1907
Birth Location: Allegany County (now Garrett Co.), Maryland, USA
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Spouses(s)

Catherine Sanders
1862–1942
Birth Location: Maryland
CS

Children(s)

Mary DeWitt
1893–1993
Birth Location: Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland
MD
David DeWitt
1901–1942
Birth Location: Maryland
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Daisy DeWitt
1903–1981
Birth Location: Maryland
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John DeWitt
1897–1947
Birth Location: MD
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Charles Dewitt
1892–1916
Birth Location: Maryland
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Charlotte DeWitt
1899–1986
Birth Location: Maryland
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William DeWitt's Ancestors

Self
William DeWitt
1859–1923
Birth Place: Maryland
Parents
John Henry DeWitt
1835–1913
Garrett County, Maryland
Margaret (Mary "Mary") Hauck
1842–1907
Allegany County (now Garrett Co.), Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Dewitt
1804–1865
Preston County, WV
Elizabeth Casteel
1805–1865
Allegany County, Maryland
Michael Hawk
1810–
Maryland
Mary Collins
1813–
Prince, George, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Peter DeWitt
1753–1843
Sarah Wetzel
1760–
Shadrack Casteel
1780–1850
Elizabeth DeWitt
1786–1814
William Hauch
1824–
Catharine Hauch
1818–
Joshua Collins
1770–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezekiel DeWitt
1741–1760
Maria Keller
1739–1790
Martin Jr.
1724–1772
Thomas Casteel
–1795
Sarah Casteel
1750–
William Dewitt
1731–1796
Abraham Collins
1743–1818
JANE matches)
1745–1824

William DeWitt's Descendants

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William (Lucien) DeWitt (8 Aug 1859–15 May 1923) m. Catherine (Elizabeth) Sanders (25 Nov 1862–11 Dec 1942)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) DeWitt 1893–1993 m. Gilbert (Carroll) Weimer 1879–1960
    1. 1. Alfreda (Wonedale) Weimer 1924–2007 m. George (Edward Root,) Jr. 1920–2002
      1. 1. Sheila (Elaine) Root 1944–2022 m. John (Jacob "Ray") Durst 1935–2023 m. Harry (Eugene) Werdebaugh 1942–2018
    2. 2. Alfred (William) Weimer 1914–1938
    3. 3. Samuel (Carroll) Weimer 1922–1936
    4. 4. Oliver (Edward) Weimer 1929–1998
    5. 5. Mabel (Elizabeth) Weimer 1916–2006 m. Arnold (J.) Savage 1902–1980
    6. 6. LeEsta (Evelyn) Weimer 1918–2003 m. Aubrey (O.) Savage 1903–1970
      1. 1. Aleta (Jane Goodman) Savage 1944–2007
    7. 7. Betty (E.) Weimer 1933–1936
    8. 8. Gladys (Irene) Weimer 1921–1983 m. Edward (Vincent) Syrek 1911–1967
      1. 1. Barbara (Jean) Syrek 1939–2001
      2. 2. Carol (Elizabeth) Syrek 1941–2016
      3. 3. Georgia (Lee) Syrek 1945–2016
      4. 4. Stephanie ("Stevie") Syrek –2022
    9. 9. Everett (Boyd) Weimer 1930–1991
    10. 10. Alma (Maxine) Weimer 1925–2022 m. Wilfred Hebden 1920–2001
  2. 2. David (Arthur) DeWitt 1901–1942 m. Irene (G) Dewitt 1907–1994
    1. 1. Arthur (W) Dewitt 1924–1998 m. Lavina (Mae ( Jeri) Dewitt) Dorsey 1917–1998
  3. 3. Daisy (Patricia) DeWitt 1903–1981 m. Marshall McCabe 1897–1954
    1. 1. Denver (Paul McCabe) Sr 1922–2000 m. Winona (I) George 1923–2009 m. Marilyn (Cecelia) Spanarkel 1931–2000
      1. 1. Denver (Paul McCabe) Jr 1942–1995
    2. 2. Beulah (Francis) McCabe 1920–1995 m. Lester (Burl) Shockey 1918–1999
      1. 1. Lester (B Shockey) Jr 1951–2013
    3. 3. Darrell (Carlton) McCabe 1925–2002 m. Gloria (Lewanna) Stalnaker 1926–1999
  4. 4. John (William) DeWitt 1897–1947 m. Emma (Viola) Ashby 1897–1987
    1. 1. Stanley (William DeWitt) Sr. 1918–2004 m. Betty (Louise) Rodeheaver 1924–2009
      1. 1. Carl (Edward) Dewitt 1942–1967
    2. 2. Peggy (Lee) DeWitt 1942–1974
    3. 3. Wanda (Caroline) Dewitt 1930–2008
    4. 4. Marie (Evelyn) DeWitt 1924–2006
    5. 5. Harold (Edward) DeWitt 1921–1977
  5. 5. Charles (Robert) Dewitt 1892–1916
  6. 6. Charlotte (Ellen) DeWitt 1899–1986 m. William (Harrison) Dewitt 1892–1973
    1. 1. Lorraine (Catherine) DeWitt 1935–1982
    2. 2. Oliver (Bliss) DeWitt 1933–2003
    3. 3. Boyd (William) Dewitt 1931–1998
    4. 4. Alberta (Marietta) DeWitt 1929–1944
    5. 5. Virgie (Marie) Dewitt 1926–1998 m. Cecil (W) Welch 1925–1998
    6. 6. Roy (Edward) Dewitt 1922–1974

William DeWitt's Timeline

9 Records

1859
8 Aug 1859
Birth of William Lucien DeWitt in Maryland
Maryland
1860
1860
Age 1
William Lucien DeWitt resided here in District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
William Lucien DeWitt resided here in District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
William Lucien DeWitt resided here in Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1893
17 Aug 1893
Age 34
William Lucien DeWitt resided here in Oakland, Maryland, USA
Oakland, Maryland, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
William Lucien DeWitt resided here in Ryans Glade, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Ryans Glade, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
William Lucien DeWitt resided here in District 14, Garrett, Maryland, USA
District 14, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
William Lucien DeWitt resided here in West Oakland, Garrett, Maryland, USA
West Oakland, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1923
15 May 1923
Age 64
Death of William Lucien DeWitt in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland
Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1859
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Oakland, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: T625_673; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 841
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sang Run, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 509; Family History Film: 1254509; Page: 352C; Enumeration District: 098; Image: 0721
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Image: 396502
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ryans Glade, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 623; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240623
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M653_456; Page: 633; Image: 633; Family History Library Film: 803456
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 14, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: T624_565; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1374578

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M653_456; Page: 633; Image: 633; Family History Library Film: 803456

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Allegany, Maryland; Image: 396502

    Genealogy Event 4
    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; Family History Film: 1254509; Page: 352C; Enumeration District: 098; Image: 0721

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1893
    Event Place: Oakland, Maryland
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Republican - 17 Aug 1893 - 1, July List 17 Aug 1893

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1893
    Event Place: Oakland, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Maryland, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Republican; Publication Date: 17 Aug 1893; Publication Place: Oakland, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ryans Glade, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ryans Glade, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 623; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240623

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 14, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 14, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: T624_565; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1374578

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Oakland, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Oakland, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: T625_673; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 841

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 May 1923
    Event Place: Gortner, Garrett County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, William Lucien DeWitt 15 May 1923

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 1923
    Event Place: Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gortner, Garrett County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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